Pump up the volume: College Radio Day

Sophia Lucente     Staff Writer This Friday Oct. 2, UNCG’s WUAG 103.1 FM will be joining broadcasting forces across the nation in celebrating the 5th annual College Radio Day. The idea was born out of a desire to commemorate college and high school radio stations’ artistic and civic impacts on their respective campuses, and to provide a sense of comradery between DJ’s. It was … Continue reading Pump up the volume: College Radio Day

When paint comes alive

 Vincent Johnson      Staff Writer When artist Scott Fray paints his masterful works of art, he does so on canvases that can breathe, smile and speak. Scott Fray and his wife, Madelyn Greco, make up the professional body painting company, LivingBrush Bodypainting. They are five-time body painting world champions. Fray and Greco are the only professional body painting artists that have won all five … Continue reading When paint comes alive

Greensboro Artist Accepted into Prestigious

Kashif Stone Freelance Writer What started as a hobby has become the life work of Laura Poss, a Greensboro native who is excited to announce her admission into the Watercolor Society of North Carolina’s 70th Annual Exhibition. This prestigious event recognizes and awards some of the best watercolorists in the state. Poss enjoys all types of arts and crafts and believes her creativity derives from … Continue reading Greensboro Artist Accepted into Prestigious

Pride Festival

Shannon Neu   A&E Editor The Greensboro Pride festival is returning this weekend, and guests can expect some exciting new changes. This is the tenth anniversary for Greensboro Pride (formerly known as Triad Pride). To mark this milestone, the festival will be moved from its previous location at Festival Park to South Elm Street. The “Taking Greensboro Pride to the Streets” event will take place on … Continue reading Pride Festival

Behind the Scenes: Collage 2015

Thomas Breeden      Staff Writer The time has come once again for Collage. On Saturday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m., the School of Music, Theatre and Dance (SMTD) will present its talented students and faculty in its annual must-see performance. Audiences rave year after year about the production’s unique style: performances occur without break from beginning to end. As the final chord of UNC-Greensboro’s … Continue reading Behind the Scenes: Collage 2015

Folk Greensboro

Shannon Neu    A&E Editor There will be something for everyone at the 75th National Folk Festival in downtown Greensboro during the weekend of Sept. 11-13. The free outdoor event will feature performances representing a colorful variety of cultural traditions, other types of unique performing arts and visual art demonstrations. Additionally, visitors will be able to purchase food and local craft beer. The National Folk … Continue reading Folk Greensboro

“Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” play review

Mary Windsor   Staff Writer  Kicking off its 15th anniversary of producing live professional theater in downtown Greensboro, Triad Stage is presenting “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.” One of the reasons live theater is so popular stems from the way it thrives and consistently changes with setting, rehearsals and the breath of a live audience engaging in the story. It allows audience members to … Continue reading “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” play review

Bear With Me Headlines Show at Greene Street Club

Thomas Breeden     Staff Writter Local 4-piece alt-rock band Bear With Me returns to Greensboro on Saturday, Sept. 5 to headline a show at Greene Street Club. The show starts at 7 p.m. and also features fellow local bands All My Circuits, Broken Harmonics, Miniguns and Easy On The I’s. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. The band has exploded … Continue reading Bear With Me Headlines Show at Greene Street Club