Classical Music: A Genre that Continues to Grow Stronger

Emily Cramton Staff Writer In today’s society, it may seem like the relevance of classical music is dwindling, mostly due to the increasingly large and impactful nature of our popular culture. On the surface, it feels like the art of classical music has been eclipsed by technology, as well as by pop and rock concerts and the like. However, in many ways, classical music is … Continue reading Classical Music: A Genre that Continues to Grow Stronger

Greensboro College Presents “Far Away”

Janelle Crubaugh Staff Writer On Thursday, Greensboro College held a production of Caryl Churchill’s “Far Away.” The play depicts a tale of a dystopian society, where all forces of nature are at war with one another. The degree of the dystopia ranged from not knowing “what side [of the war] the stream is on,” to terminating elephants, cats and children under the age of five. … Continue reading Greensboro College Presents “Far Away”

Enter the Fourth Dimension at The Weatherspoon

Chelsea Korynta Staff Writer The Weatherspoon Art Museum kick starts the school year for those returning to UNCG with a new gallery that is just as puzzling as scheduling the hustle and bustle of the semester. It is entitled “For All Time: Interpretations of the Fourth Dimension from the Collection,” and deals with representing just that – the fourth dimension. It is an abstract concept, … Continue reading Enter the Fourth Dimension at The Weatherspoon

Behind the Camera: Music Videos’ Role in Music and Entertainment Culture

Ty-ie Fuller Staff Writer In 2017, there are few people who could admit to never witnessing a music video. With music streaming is at an all-time high, it only guarantees that the popularity of music videos skyrocket as well. Vevo, a premium music video and entertainment platform, which distributes its content on YouTube, their home website and other platforms, reported that they average a great … Continue reading Behind the Camera: Music Videos’ Role in Music and Entertainment Culture

77th Annual National Folk Festival Returns to Greensboro

Matthew Paterson Staff Writer The National Folk Festival is returning to Greensboro in less than a month; Sept. 8-10, to be exact. Make sure to mark your calendars or add those dates to the digital one on your phone, because this is the final time the National Folk Festival will be held in Greensboro after a three-year run. The National Folk Festival is a multi-cultural … Continue reading 77th Annual National Folk Festival Returns to Greensboro

Five Local Music Acts You Need To Check Out

Sam Haw Staff Writer As I enter my fourth year at UNCG, I have been reflecting on the changes I have seen in the local music scene. Many excellent bands have broken up over petty drama, acts have blown up and moved away, and now it seems like everyone I know has a vaporwave or trap project on Soundcloud. Despite all of this, Greensboro has … Continue reading Five Local Music Acts You Need To Check Out

A Glimpse into An Artist’s Mind: Bre Forbes

Ty’Shae’ Cousar Staff Writer Brianna Forbes, or favorably known as Bre, is currently an MA student of The Graduate School of Visual and Performing Arts at UNCG. Not too long ago, the North Carolina native earned her undergraduate degree in Media Studies, studying film, radio and television, with a minor in dance here at UNCG, graduating in the class of 2015. Today, Bre is also … Continue reading A Glimpse into An Artist’s Mind: Bre Forbes

Book to Movie Adaptations: The Pros and Cons

Annalee Glatus Staff Writer Sitting in a movie theater seat, waiting in anticipation for one of the best books in the world to be put on the big screen can usually go one of two ways: good or bad. Putting books on a screen has always been a thing, but nowadays it seems to be a lot more popular. With it comes a lot of … Continue reading Book to Movie Adaptations: The Pros and Cons

Public Art in North Carolina: Greensboro and Beyond

Danielle Anderson Staff Writer When contemplating artistic mediums and venues, some things may cross your mind. Is it the image of a museum or gallery, white walls filled to the brim with sculpture and canvas, paintings and sketches, carvings and ceramics? Do the hallowed halls of the MoMA, the British Museum, Guggenheim or the Louvre possess your thoughts? In any of this, do you stop … Continue reading Public Art in North Carolina: Greensboro and Beyond

Greensboro Comedians Unite in 10th Annual Competition

Annalee Glatus Staff Writer Beginning Sept. 8, The Idiot Box in Greensboro will be hosting its 10th annual Ultimate Comic Challenge. This show will bring in all the top comedians around the Triad and surrounding areas in search of the best and brightest of comedy. The competition will include a variety of contestants, from college students to stay-at-home moms. With nearly 70 comics involved, this … Continue reading Greensboro Comedians Unite in 10th Annual Competition