Top albums picks by our editor
“Emotionalism” by the Avett Brothers “Illmatic” by Nas “Aim and Ignite” by Fun “Heartthrob” by Tegan and Sara “Hozier” by Hozier Continue reading Top albums picks by our editor
Category: arts and entertainment
“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
Urban Grinders
Vincent Johnson Staff Writer Artist and business owner Jeff Beck has been involved in the Greensboro art scene for over a decade. Over the years he has done a lot to contribute to the local culture, including painting murals all over the city, three of which are still on display. His work can be seen on the wall at the intersection of Friendly Avenue … Continue reading Urban Grinders
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
Bear With Me Headlines Show at Greene Street Club
Thomas Breeden Staff Writter Local 4-piece alt-rock band Bear With Me returns to Greensboro on Saturday, Sept. 5 to headline a show at Greene Street Club. The show starts at 7 p.m. and also features fellow local bands All My Circuits, Broken Harmonics, Miniguns and Easy On The I’s. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. The band has exploded … Continue reading Bear With Me Headlines Show at Greene Street Club
Guest artist talk: Buster Simpson at Weatherspoon Art Museum
Mary Windsor Staff Writer “Art is an occupation that you develop on your own,” Simpson mused after revealing that he started his artistic journey over 40 years ago at Woodstock in 1969. “I thought that it was the best way to deal with a holistic interest.” Buster Simpson is an artist that produces high infrastructure art sculptures in pubic spaces to bring awareness to … Continue reading Guest artist talk: Buster Simpson at Weatherspoon Art Museum
Poets’ pick
Featured poets from our staff and the community. Quinn Hunter Layout Editor Flowers won’t grow In this barren place Dirt ain’t got enough of nothin’, No mount of water God bring rain God bring rain My cup runneth over Pink Polyethnen sit cocked On the window sill Fresh ones don’t keep long ‘nough No mount of sugar God bring rain God bring rain My cup … Continue reading Poets’ pick
