By Siera Schubach, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.14 ,2014 “There was once a velveteen rabbit…” So begins Margery William’s classic children’s story about a child’s toy rabbit who is brought to life. In the same way the story’s fairy turns the toy into a real rabbit, UNCG’s Theatre Department has brought the story to life via the stage. Adapted by Janet Allard and directed by UNCG … Continue reading Upcoming: “The Velveteen Rabbit”
By Shanece Brent, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.12 ,2014 Though UNCG student Emily Dolce is a junior Studio Art major with a concentration in Painting, she strongly believes that “learning how to work in different mediums allows for noticeable growth as an artist.” This belief has steered Dolce towards work in ceramics, work which has led to her involvement the “Broken Dishes” exhibition at the African … Continue reading UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: Emily Dolce
By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.12 ,2014 Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar premiered this past weekend, and it wowed audiences with beautiful shots of deep space, and a riveting plot that kept its viewers hooked. The film is set in the near future, and the world has undergone a catastrophic environmental event that has created an agrarian society that can only grow corn. The protagonist, “Coop,” … Continue reading “Interstellar” Review
By Brian Speice, Photographer Published in print Nov.12, 2014 Warehouse Diaries Graphic designer, artist and owner of Menace, Inc. Studios Jeff Beck presented a pop-up art show this past First Friday in a warehouse on South Elm St. Suckfest Carrboro’s Flesh Wounds performing on Friday night at Suckfest, hosted by the Blind Tiger Continue reading Featured photos: Warehouse Diaries and Suckfest
By Shanece Brent, Staff Writer Published in print Nov. 2, 2014 When I first headed to the Greensboro’s Cultural Museum on North Davie Street to view the current exhibition at the African American Atelier, I didn’t know what I was in for. I don’t consider myself an “art person,” I barely know the difference between shading and gradient, and with a name like “Broken Dishes” … Continue reading “Broken Dishes” in downtown Greensboro
By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Nov. 2, 2014 On Wednesday, October 29 Geeksboro Coffeehouse Cinema hosted a showing of “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” and Crystal Bright and the Silver Hands provided music. The group, described on Geeksboro’s website as “Triad-based vaudevillian accordion rockers,” provided a perfect compliment to the old-time horror film on display. The film is described by the late … Continue reading Geeksboro provides night of horror, music
By Siera Schubach, Staff Writer Published in print Nov. 2, 2014 Torrey Laamar (Belcher) is one of UNCG’s very own rising stars. A BFA acting major, Torrey recently finished shooting the independent film “Blackbird” starring Mo’Nique and Isaiah Washington. “It’s set in a small Baptist town and is about this guy, Randy, who struggles with his sexuality. It’s a coming of age story,” explains Torrey. … Continue reading UNCG Artists Weekly: Torrey Lamaar
Members of the Bronzed Chorus perform as Rocket to a full house, By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Nov. 5, 2014 On the day after Halloween, two of Greensboro’s favorite local bands joined forces to celebrate. Black Santa, under the alias Cowboy Dan, played their favorite Modest Mouse songs. The Bronzed Chorus and Friends spread fantastic sounds of Smashing Pumpkins and their classic … Continue reading “Halloweengz” cover show (The G is silent)
By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 29, 2014 On Friday, October 24, Triad Stage in Greensboro held its opening showing of The Member of the Wedding. The show consists of three acts, separated by two intermissions, and is a remake of the 1945 novel by Carson McCullers. The first act is entitled “A late afternoon in August,” the second “Afternoon of the … Continue reading “The Member of the Wedding” opens at Triad Stage
By Siera Schubach, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 29, 2014 This article is the third in a three-part installment by Schubach on women’s role in media and pop culture. In recent months some of the most famous women in Hollywood have had their most private possession leaked to the world: their naked body. Online trolls leaked hundreds of photos of famous women on the image-sharing … Continue reading Women in Media, Pt. 3: Objects without privacy
