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
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
