By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 17, 2014 This fall, UNCG’s New Music Greensboro will be showcasing the work of musicians with ties to the university, the first shows of which come this weekend. In what is self-described as Greensboro’s “premier presenter of cutting-edge new music,” the 11th annual festival will give audiences a chance to take in a plethora of music. … Continue reading Upcoming: UNCG’s new music mecca
By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 17, 2014 On Saturday, the Weatherspoon Art Museum presented visiting artist Lesley Dill’s visual art exhibit “Faith and The Devil.” In her most recent display, Dill delves into philosophical questions of religion, human nature and suffering. Adopting the roles of sculptor, painter, photographer and performer, she expresses some of mankind’s deepest emotions. Addressing a worldwide dilemma … Continue reading Weatherspoon reflects on sin, morality
By Siera Schubach, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 27, 2014 UNCG alums gathered on Friday night to perform a series of work by modern dance choreographers Jan Van Dyke and John Gamble. Retired professors from the university Dr. Van Dyke and Mr. Gamble shared their evening with featured artist E.E. Balcos, a professor at UNC-Charlotte. The evening featured four dances, three by Van Dyke … Continue reading UNCG alumni dance, discuss modernities
The Cousins pause mid-set, from left to right: Ward, Hughes, Riley, Damrel and Goldsmith. By Shanece Brent, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 17, 2014 On Wednesday night, the members of Yer Crooked Cousins tuned their instruments in a comfortably dim living room on Fulton Street. Led by accomplished fiddler Holly Riley, the band consists of Jason Hughes on banjo, Brooke Ward on mandolin, Nate … Continue reading From music school to living rooms, Greensboro bluegrass thrives
Daniel Hart of Darks Rooms treated his audience to a guitar-vox-violin triple-threat. By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 10, 2014 North Carolina is renowned for musical diversity. In the mountains, bluegrass and country are celebrated and played authentically, maintaining the roots of Carolina culture. Around the Triangle, the independent music scene grows everyday with new bands and experimental music. Jazz thrives in … Continue reading HOPSCOTCH 2014: A center for Carolinian culture
Clark’s guitar doubled as a playful machine gun midway through her set. By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 10, 2014 This past weekend, folks from all over the continent gathered in support of North Carolina’s most prominent music festival. Hopscotch, celebrating five years of festivities, began Thursday afternoon and continued to Saturday night. In past years, Hopscotch has presented headlining bands such … Continue reading HOPSCOTCH 2014: The 5-year celebration
By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 10, 2014 Friday, September 5 The Blind Tiger provided a venue for Greensboro-local band Jonas See in Color. After the opening acts of Eyes Eat Suns and Bear With Me provided the crowd with a spark of energy, Jonas See in Color took the stage and did not disappoint. Energetic and exuberant lead vocalist Ryan Downing, … Continue reading Jonas Sees In Color welcomed at Blind Tiger
By Siera Schubach, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 10, 2014 Danger was afoot Friday at Triad’s Stage opening night production of The 39 Steps – danger of laughing too hard. Anyone familiar with Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 film may find the label of “comedy” a bit of a switch from the thriller original. “This play is a celebration of the brilliance of the Hitchcock legacy,” … Continue reading Hitchcock, reimagined at Triad Stage
By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 3, 2014 For a film that prides itself on promoting individualism, it is a disappointing reality that The Giver conforms to the norms of recent dystopia films. Instead of providing a fresh, original view into the human condition, it instead offers trite and overly simplistic commentary on the power of the individual. In this “utopia,” no … Continue reading “The Giver” doesn’t give a lot
By Shanece Brent, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 3, 2014 On Saturday, August 30, patrons of The Blind Tiger were treated to a fantastic show celebrating Greensboro musician Laila Nur’s 27th birthday and the release of her new album, “Pocket Change”. The show began a little after 9pm, with Nur welcoming Americana band Amelia’s Mechanics to the stage, who played several acoustic numbers before … Continue reading Laila Nur’s Love Riot
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