By Cassandra Hardman, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 1, 2015 The Winston-Salem Enrichment Center hosted the opening night of their “Fuzzy Dreams and Robot Things” exhibit Friday night. The exhibit opened at 5:00 p.m and featured many different types of art. I had the pleasure of meeting the Enrichment Center’s director Valerie Vizena, who was kind enough to show me around and introduce me to a … Continue reading “Fuzzy Dreams and Robot Dreams”
By Victoria Starbuck, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 25, 2015 Some fear that our technologically driven era will make certain art forms obsolete. They fear that theater attendance will lower because of the necessity for multitasking that is becoming our norm. But these critics fail to see that technology can create a more diverse audience for art genres that were originally performed only in a theater … Continue reading The Greensboro Dance Film Festival
By Sophia Lucente, A&E Editor Published in print Mar. 25, 2015 Pop rock fans should free their schedules Friday evening for some genuine, all-American fun; Ryan Cabrera will perform at Greene Street Club at 6:00 p.m. as part of the Radio Revival Tour along with Secondhand Serenade, Nick Thomas of the Spill Canvas, Runaway Saints and Wind in sails. Cabrera, affectionately remembered by many for early-2000’s chart-topping … Continue reading UPCOMING: Ryan Cabrera at Greene Street
By Shannon Neu, Staff Writer Publish in print Mar. 25, 2015 An excited crowd gathered in The Crown at the Carolina Theater on Saturday evening to celebrate the release of AMPLIFIER’s Volume 3, Issue 1 and two-year anniversary. The celebration show featured local bands 1970s Film Stock, Earth Mover, Ivadell and The Bronzed Chorus. AMPLIFIER is a Greensboro-based magazine that features businesses, local artists and other inspirational … Continue reading AMPLIFIER celebrates release, 2-year anniversary
By Cassandra Hardman, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 25, 2015 Greensboro artist and UNC-Greensboro senior Sterling Evans said that it wasn’t until he got to college that he started taking his music seriously. Sterling, who refers to himself as Large Sevan when rapping, says he first started rapping when he was 15 years old. “We’d just use the digital media lab at Warren New Tech – … Continue reading UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: Sterling Evans
By Kashif Stone, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 25, 2015 In commemoration of Women’s History Month, Geeksboro Coffeehouse Cinema kicked off its art exhibition “SHEroes” Saturday featuring several portrayals of fictional heroines designed by local artists. “Wounds”, designed by Kristin Mehaffey (Greensboro, N.C.), features heroine Sheik a character from “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time”. The piece, which was created using masking tape, colored pencils … Continue reading Geeksboro unveils “SHEroes” exhibit
By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 25, 2015 As Kody Hopkins walked on stage, his presence captured the audience. From his first slapstick stumble, children in the front row giggled. In the Taylor Theater sat parents and their kids, all of whom anticipated the classic fable of “Pinocchio” brought to life by theatre students. What they saw was a unique rendition of the original … Continue reading UNCG Theatre presents “Pinocchio”
By Sophia Lucente, A&E Editor Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 Last Friday, Die Antwoord fans everywhere flocked to theatres with the release of Sony’s latest addition to the robo-cop trend, “Chappie”. In spite of its grossing nearly $14 million in its first three days, critics have shrugged at the film’s lack of originality; one man from “Hollywood Reporter” made note of its “unappealing one-note characters” and … Continue reading Ten$ion hits the silver screen
By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 During the semester, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Between papers to write, classes to attend and a career looming in the near present, it’s easy to lose sight of what is important. Over spring break I reacquainted myself with leisure and played my Xbox 360 for the first time in a while, rekindling my fondness for … Continue reading 5 ways to stay busy before E3 2015
By Shannon Neu, Staff Writer Published on Mar. 17, 2015 Whether he is performing on the saxophone at Tate Street Coffee or creating his own musical compositions, Will England is known for going above and beyond and expressing himself through his captivating sense of creativity and diverse musicianship. England is a junior in UNCG’s Miles Davis Jazz Studies Program. “It has given me lots and lots of … Continue reading UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: William England
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