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“The River” explores ideas of intimacy and romance

Broadway offers a variety of options for it’s visitors. By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Dec 3, 2014. On Friday, Nov. 28 the Circle in the Stage theater in New York City showcased The River, a drama starring Hugh Jackman. Jackman is incredible in the main role, commanding the audience and stage, gripping onlookers with his strong voice and powerful command of his part. Whether … Continue reading “The River” explores ideas of intimacy and romance

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Celluloid Christmas: My 5 must-see films

“MERRY CHRISTMAS, CHARLIE BROWN!” By Siera Schubach, Staff Writer Published in print Dec 3, 2014. With the holiday season in full swing, it’s time for my top five must-see Christmas films. Sit back with a cup of hot chocolate and enjoy! If I could only watch five films each Christmas, it would be these five (in no particular order). 1. “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (1966) A … Continue reading Celluloid Christmas: My 5 must-see films

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In review: Bill Murray’s latest, “St. Vincent”

Murray looking dapper at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Dec 3, 2014. I’ll tell it at the start: this article contains spoilers for those interested in seeing “St. Vincent”. But I get the feeling there are few people that are worried, because I doubt many people are ridged with anticipation to see this new comedy. “St. Vincent” is … Continue reading In review: Bill Murray’s latest, “St. Vincent”

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MIRO EXHIBIT AT NASHER MUSEUM

By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer From Sept. 14 to Feb. 22 Duke University’s Nasher Museum of Art is showcasing “Miro: The Experience of Seeing”. The exhibit, which showcases the work of Catalan surrealist painter and sculptor Joan Miro, will be the only stop on the East Coast for the exhibit. Featuring the works from Miro’s last 20 years, the exhibit is an eclectic mix of … Continue reading MIRO EXHIBIT AT NASHER MUSEUM

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CAFFEINATION, FUNDRAISING FOR MATTER FACTORY

By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Exacerbated by exam time, students from around Greensboro needed a stress-less Saturday night. Luckily, this is exactly what The Matter Factory provided with its premier fundraising event. The Matter Factory, an up and coming art gallery, brought bands, face painting, fortune telling and familiar friends together in the Green Bean’s comfy, dim interior. Easter colored tassels hung from the ceiling … Continue reading CAFFEINATION, FUNDRAISING FOR MATTER FACTORY

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The question of “art”: Video Games

A particular evocative still from Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Nov. 19, 2014 A note to our readers: Our A&E writer Spencer will not be returning to this section next semester. He expressed interest in spending a portion of the remaining fall semester exploring artistic topics in a more abstract format. This article is the first in … Continue reading The question of “art”: Video Games

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Review: UNCG’s “Velveteen Rabbit”

By Siera Schubach, Staff Writer Published in print Nov. 19, 2014 The lawn outside Taylor Theatre was filled with smiling faces Thursday night, both young and old. A feeling of warmth and youthfulness infused the setting and more than one child let out a gleeful hop. The cause of this joy was “The Velveteen Rabbit”, the latest play performed at UNCG’s Taylor Theatre. Based on … Continue reading Review: UNCG’s “Velveteen Rabbit”

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UNCG Artists Weekly: Jackson Cooper

By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Nov. 19, 2014 Kind, generous and talented are three words that describe Jackson Cooper. However these alone cannot express the warm, embracing aura that follows him. He can often be seen around campus, either by the Brown Building working collectively for his University theater department, or serving steaming treats to his friends at Tate Street Coffee House. … Continue reading UNCG Artists Weekly: Jackson Cooper

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“Ultimate Painting” comes to Greensboro

Participants paint during the competition’s first round. By Shanece Brent, Staff Writer Published in print Nov. 19. 2014 For the artists gathered at The Creative Center on 16th Street Friday night, time was of the essence. In a competition called “Ultimate Painting,” 12 local artists squared off in a tournament-style battle involving three rounds in which painters attempted to create a unique work of art … Continue reading “Ultimate Painting” comes to Greensboro

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UNCG’s Chad Eby on poetry-inspired release

Silverstein’s illustration for “Ickle Me Pickle Me”, as seen in his collection “Where the Sidewalk Ends”. By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.12 ,2014 “That’s an original first pressing mono recording.” Eby pointed behind me at a copy of Miles Davis’s “Kind of Blue” “She was selling if for five bucks!” he exclaimed. “That’s a $150 to $200 copy depending, and the vinyl sounds … Continue reading UNCG’s Chad Eby on poetry-inspired release

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