Artists Weekly: Black Profit

Vincent Johnson     Staff Writer Prophet: A person regarded as an inspired teacher, or proclaimer of the will of God. Profit: A financial benefit that is realized when the amount of revenue from a business exceeds the expenses, costs and taxes needed to sustain the activity. Black Profit is a rap duo composed of North Carolina emcees, Josh and Julio the Poet. As natural … Continue reading Artists Weekly: Black Profit

Folk Greensboro

Shannon Neu    A&E Editor There will be something for everyone at the 75th National Folk Festival in downtown Greensboro during the weekend of Sept. 11-13. The free outdoor event will feature performances representing a colorful variety of cultural traditions, other types of unique performing arts and visual art demonstrations. Additionally, visitors will be able to purchase food and local craft beer. The National Folk … Continue reading Folk Greensboro

“Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” play review

Mary Windsor   Staff Writer  Kicking off its 15th anniversary of producing live professional theater in downtown Greensboro, Triad Stage is presenting “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.” One of the reasons live theater is so popular stems from the way it thrives and consistently changes with setting, rehearsals and the breath of a live audience engaging in the story. It allows audience members to … Continue reading “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” play review

“Yo La Tengo” album review

Sophia Lucente    Staff Writer Say what you will about the ‘80s, but there’s no denying the absurd longevity of certain relics it gave to us. What is most distinct about these relics is not necessarily their ingenuity or their flashiness; it is the fact that several of the era’s pioneering bands are alive and well today. We live in a golden age dotted with … Continue reading “Yo La Tengo” album review

Poets’ Pick

Featured poets from our staff and the community. Matthew Johnson     Sports Editor Bring me your stories, and I will be your keeper of tales. From your towers damselled in distressed, Let me scribble not theirs, but your escaped lores and fables. Away from everywhere, in the midst of this empty, plastic domain, Paint me your passionate parables impressed on your purpose For I … Continue reading Poets’ Pick

Acoustic Evening Brings Crowd to Gibb’s

Sophia Lucente    Staff Writer ensboro was brought to life last Sunday evening with singer-songwriter night, one of many recurring events at Gibb’s Hundred Brewing Co. at the Railyard off of Elm Street. This show featured the sounds of guitarists Laura Jane Vincent and Dean Driver. Gibb’s is a recent addition to downtown Greensboro, located on W. Lewis Street across from Lotus Lounge and a … Continue reading Acoustic Evening Brings Crowd to Gibb’s

UNCG SMTD Arts summit

Shannon Neu   A&E Editor School of Music, Theater and Dance students and faculty, local arts professionals and consultants from prestigious arts organizations came together last Friday, August 21st, during the first UNCG Arts Summit to explore the future of creativity in the performing arts. Beginning at 9 a.m., the day’s guest speakers introduced themselves and gave overviews of their backgrounds, professions and philosophies on … Continue reading UNCG SMTD Arts summit

Artists Weekly: Carrie Graham

Sophia Lucente    Staff Writer Carrie Graham clearly has a passion for classical music. The senior music performance major’s primary instrument is the flute, and she plans to graduate in the spring with minors in arts administration and entrepreneurship. Since childhood, Graham’s life has been colored by positive musical experiences, beginning in kindergarten when she took up the violin and changing course in the sixth … Continue reading Artists Weekly: Carrie Graham