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
By Shannon Neu, Staff Writer Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 Women dominated the stage Friday night at Club Orion’s All Female Lineup event. The show featured only metal bands fronted by women. Bands included Endless Season, Black Plague, Cytokine Storm and Crimson Countess. The show opened with an acoustic set featuring Mindy Jackson of Endless Season and guitarist Josh Underwood. The pair performed covers of songs … Continue reading Hard-hitting women rock at Orion
By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Jan. 21, 2015 This past Saturday, The Crown at the Carolina Theatre looked classy with purple lighting and café style seating. At each round table sat fans of Phoebe Snow, eager to hear sounds of the ‘70s. Snow was an award-winning folk artist best known for her song “Poetry Man,” a song about a love affair with a married … Continue reading Phoebe Snow commemorated at Crown
Falk’s images are evokative of foggy days. By Shanece Brent, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 21, 2015 UNCG’s Weatherspoon Art museum has been featuring visiting artists since 1982, and Over 80 artists’ works have been featured since the program began. Saturday, January 17, a new exhibit of the series was opened to the public featuring the work of artist Craig Hood. Located on the first floor … Continue reading Visiting artist’s images evoke isolation, mystery
Le’s 2014 steel sculpture entitled “Means to an End”. By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 21, 2015. In the bottom floor of the Gatewood Art Building, the foundry sits as an immense concrete room with lines of welding masks and rubber aprons at the entry. Walking further in, one can see several sets of heavy machinery used to cut, melt and shape metal scrap … Continue reading UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: NAM LE
By Shannon Neu, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 21, 2015. Theater, dance, and music intertwined last Friday in Aycock Auditorium to tell stories of love, lust and longing. The New York City based theater ensemble, S.I.T.I. Company, moved audience members with its performance of “Café Variations.” The performance, which included only six actors, was composed of scenes from playwright Charles Mee’s works that take place in … Continue reading S.I.T.I. Co. reflects on life and love
By Sophia Lucente, A&E Editor Published in print Jan. 21, 2014 Zooey Deschanel is no pop princess. Since 2006 she’s been one-half of the indie rock outfit She & Him, paired with fellow vintage-inspired darling Matthew “M.” Ward. The two were introduced during production of “The Go-Getter” by director Martin Hynes. Leading lady Deschanel joined Ward in a Richard and Linda Thompson cover that accompanied … Continue reading She & Him release merits new ears
By Siera Schubach, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 14, 2015. “What’s your name, darlin’?” “Agent.” In a media world obsessed with superheroes and sequels, “Agent Carter” seems like nothing new – except for the fact that this hero holds no special powers (unless you count being able to fight with a stapler) and wears high heels to work instead of a spandex suit. This is no … Continue reading New to ABC: “Agent Carter”
By Shanece Brent, Staff Writer Published in print on Jan.14, 2015 Marvel’s Squirrel Girl has been around since 1992, providing comic relief in a comic world that had become almost entirely dark and gritty. In her time, Squirrel Girl has been a would-be sidekick for Iron Man, a member of the Great Lakes Avengers, a babysitter, and always a protector. But one thing she’s never been is … Continue reading Squirrel Girl debuts at Geeksboro, Acme Comics
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