Sophia Lucente Staff Writer This Friday Oct. 2, UNCG’s WUAG 103.1 FM will be joining broadcasting forces across the nation in celebrating the 5th annual College Radio Day. The idea was born out of a desire to commemorate college and high school radio stations’ artistic and civic impacts on their respective campuses, and to provide a sense of comradery between DJ’s. It was … Continue reading Pump up the volume: College Radio Day
Aries March 21 – April 19 You will be so emotionally exhausted this week it will be hard to find positive words to put out in the universe. Take frequent naps. Drink less caffeine. Taurus April 20 – May 20 Stop. Live in the moment. Take a deep breath. Don’t confine memories into little moments anymore. See the big picture. Gemini May 21 – June 20 Go buy … Continue reading Horoscopes
Thomas Breeden Staff Writer One day during mid-summer 2010, Rachel Blackburn’s phone rang. It was her friend, Tyler. “He called me and he was like ‘Hey let’s hang out! Let’s spend the day together,’” Blackburn remembered. “He’s like, ‘Here’s what we’re gonna do: I’m gonna bring shoes over and we’re gonna paint them.’” That’s what they did. It was on that day she … Continue reading Artist Weekly: Rachel Blackburn
Sophia Lucente Staff Writer Earlier this year, Hillsborough’s Eno Publishers released the latest in their series of geographically-oriented collections, which focus on notable North Carolinian cities. “27 Views of Greensboro: The Gate City in Prose & Poetry” is a historically and culturally rich documentation of the city’s past, present and future. It is divided into four sections based on Greensboro’s overall emotional impact on … Continue reading Greensboro meets its past, present and future: “27 Views of Greensboro: The Gate City in Prose & Poetry”
Featured poets from our staff and the community. Matthew Johnson Sports Editor Standing atop the roof of the world, In hours before time, the Dignified sorcerer Set into motion, a jumble of enigmas unfurled. With innocence in the retinas of the ocular, The firmament shudders in the clutter of cultures Due to the wily schemes of a darkness abductor, Who plans to reshape … Continue reading Poets’ Pick
Mary Windsor Staff Writer The Rinaldi Flying Circus, a Greensboro-based band, performed at The Blind Tiger last Saturday, Sept. 19, to celebrate the success of their recent 10-day tour through the mid-Atlantic region of the United States. The band is made up of three Rinaldi siblings and Aaron Cummings. It is fronted by Stacey Rinaldi, who provides rich, sultry vocals. It also includes Joe Rinaldi … Continue reading Blind Tiger welcomes the Circus: Rinaldi Flying Circus talks about its vibe
Vincent Johnson Staff Writer When artist Scott Fray paints his masterful works of art, he does so on canvases that can breathe, smile and speak. Scott Fray and his wife, Madelyn Greco, make up the professional body painting company, LivingBrush Bodypainting. They are five-time body painting world champions. Fray and Greco are the only professional body painting artists that have won all five … Continue reading When paint comes alive
Kashif Stone Freelance Writer What started as a hobby has become the life work of Laura Poss, a Greensboro native who is excited to announce her admission into the Watercolor Society of North Carolina’s 70th Annual Exhibition. This prestigious event recognizes and awards some of the best watercolorists in the state. Poss enjoys all types of arts and crafts and believes her creativity derives from … Continue reading Greensboro Artist Accepted into Prestigious
Vincent Johnson Staff Writer Nationally renowned author Kwame Alexander spoke at the Elliott University Center Auditorium on Monday, Sept. 12. Alexander, who has been writing for over twenty years, managed to construct an extremely impressive body of work. As a New York Times Bestselling author of 21 books, including two novels, and the receiver of the 2015 Newbery Medal for his 2014 hit, … Continue reading Kwame Alexander: Worthy of Recognition
Sophia Lucente Staff Writer On Thursday, Sept. 10, On Pop of the World Studios in Greensboro hosted an evening of Americana in celebration of the esteemed artist Breadfoot’s album release, “Salvatella.” The gathering was small but intimate, and showcased the power and the beauty of what continues to characterize the genre. On Pop of the World was founded in Feb. of 2011 by Backlot … Continue reading On Pop of the World Studios presents Breadfoot Release show
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