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arts and entertainment, Shannon Neu

Harry and the Potters play Green Bean

By Shannon Neu, Staff Writer Published Apr. 15, 2015 Lovers of fantasy stories were enchanted by a magical evening of Harry Potter themed music Sunday at the Green Bean. Audience members of all ages rocked out to enthusiastic performances inspired by the Harry Potter series. The Blibbering Humdingers performed a hilarious first set, complete with music and jokes inspired by Harry Potter. Their music also made references … Continue reading Harry and the Potters play Green Bean

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UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: Aja Cooper

By Cassandra Hardman, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 15, 2015 At 19, most teenagers are still trying figuring out what they what to do in life and just want to have fun. But one teenager was busy looking for the perfect cover for her upcoming book. UNC-Greensboro English major Aja Cooper says she always knew she was going to be a writer. “I knew when I … Continue reading UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: Aja Cooper

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In review: Amanda Palmer and her audience

By Sophia Lucente, A&E Editor Published in print Apr. 15, 2015 Palmer performing in Pittsburgh with the Danger Ensemble in 2008. On Monday Apr. 6, an inspiringly diverse crowd in both age and attire greeted esteemed alternative queen Amanda Palmer at the Fletcher Opera Theater in Raleigh, N.C. The multi-instrumentalist and soon-to-be mother, known widely for her co-leadership of pseudo-gothic duo the Dresden Dolls, was … Continue reading In review: Amanda Palmer and her audience

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Scuppernong hosts 2nd annual WORDSOMNIA

By Shannon Neu, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 8, 2015 Authors, poets, storytellers and story lovers packed into Scuppernong Books last weekend to partake in its 24-hour prose and poetry reading marathon, WORDSOMNIA. Starting on Apr. 3 at 6:00 p.m., each registered participant was granted a ten-minute time slot to share his or her work with an attentive audience. Sets of five readers shared each hour, … Continue reading Scuppernong hosts 2nd annual WORDSOMNIA

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UPCOMING: Philip Glass at UNC-Greensboro

By Cassandra Hardman, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 8, 2015 UNC-Greensboro’s Globe and Cosmos series will continue with one of the most talked about and celebrated composers of the modern day, Philip Glass. The Globe and Cosmos is UNCG’s year long celebration of both William Shakespeare and Galileo Galilei’s 450th anniversary, as envisioned by Dr. Peter Alexander, Dean of the School of Music, Theatre and Dance. … Continue reading UPCOMING: Philip Glass at UNC-Greensboro

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UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: Cameron Brooks

By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 8, 2015 A blue colored banana was Cameron Brooks’ first-ever illustration. “My mum put the banana out in front of me – I was two years old at the time,” he explained, laughing. “Instead of eating it I drew it…my mum still has the drawing.” Like a blue banana, Cameron’s art is unique and outlandish. He encompasses the … Continue reading UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: Cameron Brooks

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Echo Courts & Love Language dominate Carolina Theatre

By Kashif Stone, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 8, 2015 North Carolinian rock bands Echo Courts and The Love Language dominated a darkly lit stage of the Crown with incredible performances kicking off First Friday at the downtown Carolina Theatre. Doors opened at 9:00 p.m. as spectators gathered and mingled until the showcase began over an hour later. Greensboro’s Echo Courts was the first act to … Continue reading Echo Courts & Love Language dominate Carolina Theatre

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UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: Shaniya Wells

By Kashif Stone, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 1, 2015 Shaniya Wells is the all-around “It Girl”; she has beauty, the brains, and an angelic voice that could transform you into a euphoric trance yearning to hear more of her soft subtle soprano ranged vocals. Wells is currently a junior at UNC-Greensboro majoring in Communications and minoring in Media Studies but her overall passion and dream … Continue reading UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: Shaniya Wells

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Spirituality & sickness explored in “Dani Girl”

By Shannon Neu, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 1, 2015 Audience members were moved to laughter and tears last weekend during the North Carolina Theatre for Young People’s presentation of “Dani Girl”. Both hilarious and heartrending, “Dani Girl” tells the moving story of a nine-year-old girl with leukemia. The production was full of hope and embodied the unconquerable power of imagination. The play begins with Dani … Continue reading Spirituality & sickness explored in “Dani Girl”

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Herbie Hancock’s 75th celebrated at Crown

By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 1, 2015 The Piedmont Triad Jazz Orchestra came together this past Sunday for two performances at The Crown. The area’s finest jazz musicians, including UNC-Greensboro faculty and students, played the music of Herbie Hancock to commemorate the composer’s upcoming 75th birthday. Hancock is a jazz musician and bandleader whose work has been influential since his beginnings. In the … Continue reading Herbie Hancock’s 75th celebrated at Crown

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