House of Fools

Vincent Johnson      Staff Writer The Blind Tiger, a local bar and live music venue, will host  its House of Fools Halloween concert event on Oct. 31. The event will feature music from a few different acts including the bands IAMDYNAMITE, Old Heavy Hands, and alternative rock artists Mark Kano and Mike Garrigan. The event will be headlined by none other than the rock … Continue reading House of Fools

Undead Authors

Sophia Lucente     Staff Writer On this year’s Halloween eve, both literary lovers and music fans will have a cozy and convenient place in downtown Greensboro. Scuppernong Books on Elm Street will host their second annual Undead Authors Halloween Party along with local band Joy on Fire beginning at 7:00 p.m. The independent bookstore, which opened its doors on Dec. 21, 2013, functions as … Continue reading Undead Authors

“Manos: The Hands of Fate” review

 Jackson Cooper       Staff Writer The worst movie in the world is a funny way to flirt with someone. “What’s the worst movie you’ve ever seen?” People’s eyes light up and they become joyous. Mine? “Transformers 2,” the most horrendous piece of trash I’ve ever seen next to GTCC’s production of the musical “9 to 5.” That is, until I watched “Manos: The … Continue reading “Manos: The Hands of Fate” review

Verses from Matthew’s Red Journal

Witches Stew as the Ghost Brew Matthew Johnson     Sports Editor Gambled across this harvest mosaic Aflamed in the coolness of a dreamy-world phantomic, All your curses and wicked summonings Of all this evening allows you to tumble and speak Aloud your covered selfhood in unpeeled hues. Do you not hear the wind’s howl? In a migration of those whistling and outstretched black birds, … Continue reading Verses from Matthew’s Red Journal

Day of the Dead exhibit

Mary Windsor    Staff Writer Casa Azul, located in downtown Greensboro, will be holding their fifth annual Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) exhibit and reception on Nov. 1 and 2 at the Greensboro Children’s Museum.  Since it was founded in 2011, Casa Azul has been a prominent Hispanic cultural outreach for many artists in Greensboro and surrounding areas. A Latino arts organization, … Continue reading Day of the Dead exhibit

Everything is Terrible! to Perform at Geeksboro

Shannon Neu    A&E Editor The popular video blogging performance collective Everything is Terrible! will grace audiences on Nov. 4 at Geeksboro Coffeehouse and Cinema with their distinctive comedy and bizarre videos during their live show, “Everything is Terrible! The Legends.” Since the introduction of the DVD, VHS tapes have been thrown to the side and forgotten about. As they gathered dust in dark corners … Continue reading Everything is Terrible! to Perform at Geeksboro

Horoscopes

Mary Windsor    Staff Writer Aries March 21 – April 19 People need to be encouraged and reminded of how wonderful they are. And so do you. I am so glad you exist and all that you have accomplished. Taurus April 20 -May 20 It’s quite humbling to constantly reminded that some people will always love you – despite your mistakes and imperfections. Thank them. Gemini … Continue reading Horoscopes

The Martian Review

Mary Windsor   Staff Writer Ever wonder what it would like to be the only person on an inhabitable planet with not quick, safe or secure way back to Earth? Andy Weir’s novel The Martian published in 2011, film adaption capture’s the essence and desperation of that rare situation. The science fiction genre involving space exploration and its dangers seems to be having a moment … Continue reading The Martian Review

“The Documentary 2.5” album review

Vincent Johnson     Staff Writer Ten years ago, The Game released his critically acclaimed, classic debut album, “The Documentary.” Classic singles like “Dreams,” “Hate It Or Love It,” and “How We Do,” are what made the original Documentary such a legendary project. Songs like these truly showcased Game’s talent, creativity, and storytelling ability. This year, The Game set out to recapture the hunger, pain, … Continue reading “The Documentary 2.5” album review