By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer “Music should never be about yourself.” Megan Parker said this intently. “That’s what performance art can become really quickly, and that’s not what music is about. It’s about community… I think that’s the whole point of music, to bring people together.” Parker grew up in Hickory, N.C. Like most of her family, she started singing at a young age. “My … Continue reading UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: Megan Parker
By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 11, 2015 Adam Olson looked lonely on stage. As a teenage Charlie Brown against the world, his monotonous expressions made the lovable childhood character seem truly depressed. But wasn’t Charlie Brown always depressed? In the comic strips and on television, someone was always giving him a reason to say “good grief!” Charlie Brown only received rocks on Halloween, … Continue reading “Dog Sees God”
By Sophia Lucente, A&E Editor Published in print Feb. 11, 2015 Local visual artist Jeff Beck has been a part of Greensboro’s cultural scene for several years now and is significant in his contributions to D.I.Y. community projects and solo work alike. He is the creator and central contributor to gallery and novelty shop Menace Inc. Studios, and has developed murals around Greensboro and worked with events … Continue reading An interview with Jeff Beck, N.C. artist
By Cassandra Hardman, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 11, 2015 “When you can just stand and capture an audience with your voice, that’s a sign of a true legend,” says Deonte Goodman, a senior majoring in voice performance at UNCG. When asked where he gets his inspiration, Deonte names multiple people. He says Whitney Houston had a voice that didn’t need the bells and whistles, just … Continue reading UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: DEONTE GOODMAN
By Shannon Neu, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 11, 2015 Storytellers and story lovers of all ages gathered at Scuppernong Books last Thursday evening for a Story Slam, organized and hosted by the Triad Story Exchange of Greensboro. Volunteering participants put their names in a box, from which 10 were randomly chosen to share stories relating to the theme of “cold and crazy winter nights.” Before … Continue reading Scuppernong hosts Story Slam
“Foushee-Green grooving to the music.” By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 4, 2015 Last Thursday at the Blind Tiger, Greensboro hosted some of the best blues and funk bands around. Chit Nasty, along with The Family and Fat Cheek Kat, filled the venue with energy and soul. Chit Nasty, although having car troubles on the way to the show, entered with energy and were … Continue reading Blind Tiger gets “Nasty”
“A still from “24 days” By Cassandra Hardman, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 4, 2015 The 14th season of the Triad Jewish Film Festival is set to kick off next Saturday at the Friendly Center, Regal Greensboro Grande Stadium 16. The Festival Chair, Sarah Milano, was kind enough to invite me to her home and spill all the juicy details on the upcoming screenings and the … Continue reading Triad Jewish Film Festival celebrates 14th season
By Shannon Neu, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 4, 2015 Since she was only two years old, Camilla Smigo has been dancing. She has since become a dedicated senior in the dance department with a wide variety of stylistic interests and a passion for choreography. She is the current president of Prime Movers, a student organization within the dance department. Camilla realized she wanted to pursue … Continue reading UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: CAMILLA SMIGO
By Sophia Lucente, A&E Editor Published in print Feb. 4, 2015 This Saturday, February 7, Winston-Salem’s Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art will become a concert hall for the fourth and final performance of local tour “Across the Blue Ridge: Old Sounds, New Trails”. The tour’s weekly schedule began January 9 at UNCG’s School of Music recital hall and included stops in Mount Airy and West Jefferson. The … Continue reading UPCOMING: SECCA hosts N.C. music
By Siera Schubach, Staff Writer Published in print Jan, 28, 2015 Sabrina Byrd has a self-professed “knack for the absurd”. Photographer, illustrator, crafter, actor, writer, costumer and graphic artist, Sabrina is a multi-hyphened wonder. A transfer student from UNC School of the Arts where she majored in design and costume production, Sabrina is currently a Media Studies major. “I like making stuff up… my favorite way to … Continue reading UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: SABRINA BYRD
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