New Music Greensboro Partners with Collage Chamber Series for Special Concert

Emily Cramton Staff Writer On Friday night, musicians and community members alike gathered in the music building’s Recital Hall for a concert full of new music. It was a part of the Collage Chamber Series, which aims to present a variety of genres and music that represents the diversity of music students, faculty and special guests in multiple concerts throughout the season. Each year, this … Continue reading New Music Greensboro Partners with Collage Chamber Series for Special Concert

Concert Review: of Montreal Slays Onstage at the Cat’s Cradle

Nathanael Rosenberger Staff Writer Carrboro is a strange city. The city’s vicinity to the fist bumping bro-culture that is UNC-Chapel Hill’s student life clashes with the liberal academics that work and go to that institution. This clash creates a strange vibe as far as the social scene goes with independent record stores right across from sports bars so generic in nature that they are literally … Continue reading Concert Review: of Montreal Slays Onstage at the Cat’s Cradle

Documentary Review: ‘Alpha Class’ Reveals the Politics and Pitfalls of Fraternity Life

Jessica Clifford A&E Editor Drinking, partying, philanthropy, women and brotherhood – the special concoction of none other than the average campus fraternity. The documentary, “Alpha Class,” based on the recharging of Arizona State University’s (ASU) Phi Sigma Kappa, stereotypically shows just this, while also engaging in the politics behind two failed fraternities. “Alpha Class,” digitally released by D-Mak Productions, was co-produced by Danny McManus and … Continue reading Documentary Review: ‘Alpha Class’ Reveals the Politics and Pitfalls of Fraternity Life

Three Spring Concerts Coming to the Gate City

Trent Ryden Staff Writer As the semester begins to wind down in the closing weeks ahead, Greensboro’s ambitious music scene is just heating up. Greensboro, also known as Gate City, may not be the biggest city, but we have a knack for attracting big-name artists. In just the past two years we’ve seen the likes of Taylor Swift, Chance the Rapper, Drake, Gucci Mane, Migos, … Continue reading Three Spring Concerts Coming to the Gate City

Concert Review: Legendary Cellist Lynn Harrell Performs in UNCG’s Recital Hall

Emily Cramton Staff Writer Saturday night, the one and only Lynn Harrell performed a cello recital at UNCG as a part of the University Concert and Lecture Series. From Boccherini to Beethoven and more, Harrell showed off both his virtuosity and sense of humor in an exciting evening full of music. Last week marked Harrell’s second residency at UNCG in as many school years. He … Continue reading Concert Review: Legendary Cellist Lynn Harrell Performs in UNCG’s Recital Hall

‘Observational Abstractions’: A Study in Color and Nature

Danielle Anderson Staff Writer Beginning March 2 and running until April 8, Greensboro’s visionary gallery, apartment complex and office space combo Revolution Mill will be hosting “Observational Abstractions,” an exhibition featuring the modern works of local artist Matthew Micca. Micca received his BFA from William Paterson University of New Jersey in 1996, and has been based in the Greensboro area for over 13 years. He … Continue reading ‘Observational Abstractions’: A Study in Color and Nature

UNCG Alumna, Julie Maloney, to Publish Her First Novel

Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor MFA graduate, Julie Maloney, is taking her creative career in a new direction by publishing her first novel, “A Matter of Chance.” Previously a professional dancer, artistic director and choreographer of Julie Maloney Dance Company in New York City, Maloney has made a life for herself that revolves around creativity. “Without creativity in my life, I think I would … Continue reading UNCG Alumna, Julie Maloney, to Publish Her First Novel

Threads Club Presents 13th Annual Fashion Show ‘Under the Seam’

Ty’ Shae’ Cousar Staff Writer The consumer, apparel and retail studies (CARS) department’s Threads fashion club at UNCG is presenting its 13th annual spring fashion show “Under the Seam” on April 7. Every year the Threads club chooses a new theme to present to its audience. Last year’s theme was a celebration of the CARS department’s 100th year at UNCG. The collections were themed as … Continue reading Threads Club Presents 13th Annual Fashion Show ‘Under the Seam’

Tattoos and Dance: Advances in ‘Incongruent’ Artistry

Eden Landgrover Staff Writer When dance is proposed in conversation, it is likely that classical ballet is the discipline that is predominately assumed. And within that discipline, it is likely that the streamline, traditional performer that comes to mind does not have tattoos. Until this point in dance history, it has generally been considered an incongruence to pursue a career in performing arts and to … Continue reading Tattoos and Dance: Advances in ‘Incongruent’ Artistry

LeBauer Park Goes Green for Saint Patrick’s Day

Chelsea Korynta Staff Writer Greensboro’s LeBauer Park celebrated Saint Patrick’s Day on Saturday with a family-friendly event that truly had something for everyone. From 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., the grounds of Greensboro’s newest downtown park were energized with crowds decked out in traditional Kelly Green for the second-annual Saint Patrick’s Day In The Park festival. This year, Saint Patrick’s Day saw some beautiful spring … Continue reading LeBauer Park Goes Green for Saint Patrick’s Day