Matthew Paterson Staff Writer In 1917, Russia was going through a period of strife and change. Their government was in a state of turmoil as revolution began, a revolution that would eventually lead to the up rise of Soviet Russia and the communist party. The transition period was filled with devastation and an instability that shook Russia to its core. The Russian Revolution lasted … Continue reading Revolution: New Art for a New World
Ross Kiefer A&E Editor The orchestra is an ensemble of extremes. Requiring players to perform blistering passages, play at roaring volumes or at the level of a whisper, all while competing with almost 100 other people to be heard. A chorus is a shining example of the dynamic ability of the human voice, and weaving the two together creates a grandiose work of … Continue reading Verdi’s Requiem to be performed at UNCG
Jared – Kanye West/”My Beautfiul Dark Twisted Fantasy” MBDTF is one of the best albums I’ve had the pleasure of listening to. I went into it with a lot of hype, but also fear – because 808’s wasn’t my jam back then and still doesn’t do much for me. The sound on MBDTF was so strange, but cover to cover it’s one of the most … Continue reading Staff Picks – Albums & This Week in Art History
Emily Cramton Staff Writer On February 6, singer and guitarist Margaret Glaspy played an intimate concert for about a hundred people, tucked in the back room of the Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro. The 28-year-old has been getting a lot of attention on her nationwide tour in the past months, coming off the June release of her first album, “Emotions and Math.” Opening the … Continue reading Margaret Glaspy at the Cat’s Cradle Back Room
Jessica Clifford Staff Writer It seems as though it should be a fact that everyone enjoys mixing entertainment. For example, what would a concert be without a good performance? Most entertainers understand this sentiment and run with it. The Mix Tapes, a musical group now meets podcasters, not only to understand this, but embody it. The Mix Tapes, who recently put out their … Continue reading The Mix Tapes Releases First Podcast and New EP
Teresa Dale Staff Writer As a lover of all things dark and sinister, two of my favorite genres of entertainment are thrillers and mystery dramas. With the advent of Netflix, I often feel overwhelmed by my options in the field, so it can be hard to discover new shows and movies that will actually be captivating, suspenseful and well written. Here are some of … Continue reading An Affair with Netflix – Thrilling & Dramatic
Chelsea Korynta Staff Writer The US Federal Government funds programs like the military, public education and medicare. The government also sends funding to the teams that produce Clifford the Big Red Dog and Sesame Street. In fact, a total of about $741 million dollars goes to the National Endowment for the Arts (N.E.A.), the National Endowment for the Humanities (N.E.H.), and the Corporation for … Continue reading How the US Government Spends Money on Culture
Ross Kiefer A&E Editor With Valentine’s Day approaching, there are plenty of us starting to plan out dates. Whether you’re taking your date to the movies, a nice dinner or just staying in for the evening, there’s a good chance for romance. For those of you out there who prefer to have tunes on for romancing, we’ve compiled a list of top ten albums … Continue reading Top Ten “Banging” Albums
Matthew Paterson Staff Writer It’s cuffing season out there for most of you, “pics with bae” and all that PDA that a majority of unhappy people reject. Finding yourselves Netflix and chilling four days out of the week is a nice sentiment but can get a bit monotonous. If you’re not sure how to spice it up and are searching in a frenzy through the … Continue reading February Concerts for Everyone to Enjoy
Jared Lawrence Staff Writer Taking testimony from a Holocaust survivor and turning it into a dance is an intriguing but risky proposition, especially if you’re not Jewish yourself . How do you do justice to the words and the truths they contain while still creating something new from them? How do art and life, imagination and reality, coexist? As long as he has been … Continue reading Dora Amelan’s Tale Expressed in Modern Dance
