Emmylou Harris Returns to UNC-Greensboro: Her three chords and the truth to UNCG Students

Victoria Cox Staff Writer On January 24th, 2020, Emmylou Harris returned to UNCG for a Masterclass and Q&A before taking the stage at her alma mater that same night.  The Masterclass began with Harris recalling her days as a theatre student at UNC-Greensboro and her times performing at The Red Door. “I was a serious student…” and her memories of her former professors were ever … Continue reading Emmylou Harris Returns to UNC-Greensboro: Her three chords and the truth to UNCG Students

A Post-Hardcore Throwback: Blessthefall at The Blind Tiger

Emily Hicks Staff Writer While Hurricane Florence was approaching Wednesday night, the looming storm couldn’t keep down the hardcore scene on Spring Garden Street. The occasional breeze floated through the open back doors of the Blind Tiger, cooling down the inevitability sweaty bodies that are a key aspect of every hardcore show. The weather was perfectly suited to the popular attire of the evening: skinny … Continue reading A Post-Hardcore Throwback: Blessthefall at The Blind Tiger

“And Then There Were None” Review

Molly Lowler Staff Writer From the moment the lights dim and the eerie gauze curtains are pulled back, there is no question that And Then There Were None is a melodramatic masterpiece full of mystery and suspense. Triad Stage, the professional theatre company located in downtown Greensboro, recently kicked off its 18th season with Agatha Christie’s best-selling murder mystery, And Then There Were None, and … Continue reading “And Then There Were None” Review

CTG’s Show Newsies is a Fun Time at the Theater

Brittney Bailey Staff Writer The Community Theater of Greensboro’s new musical, Newsies, premiered on September 14, the day Hurricane Florence hit North Carolina. This alone makes the perfect excuse for the show’s opening night audience to be dead and lethargic, and the cast to be unenthused and stale. Yet, the exact opposite happened. The cast was bouncing with energy and enthusiasm. The audience cheered and … Continue reading CTG’s Show Newsies is a Fun Time at the Theater

MFA Thesis Concerts Display Intricacy and Emotion

Eden Landgrover Staff Writer MFA candidates Mary-Evelyn Hunt and Amanda Ross showcased their thesis works in a joint concert held at the UNCG Dance Theater on Friday.  Each piece – “Concrete Soul” by Mary- Evelyn Hunt and “A Reminiscent System” by Amanda Ross – has been a year in the making and will be their most extensive choreographic exploration in the pursuit of a master’s … Continue reading MFA Thesis Concerts Display Intricacy and Emotion

New Music Greensboro Partners with Collage Chamber Series for Special Concert

Emily Cramton Staff Writer On Friday night, musicians and community members alike gathered in the music building’s Recital Hall for a concert full of new music. It was a part of the Collage Chamber Series, which aims to present a variety of genres and music that represents the diversity of music students, faculty and special guests in multiple concerts throughout the season. Each year, this … Continue reading New Music Greensboro Partners with Collage Chamber Series for Special Concert

Concert Review: Legendary Cellist Lynn Harrell Performs in UNCG’s Recital Hall

Emily Cramton Staff Writer Saturday night, the one and only Lynn Harrell performed a cello recital at UNCG as a part of the University Concert and Lecture Series. From Boccherini to Beethoven and more, Harrell showed off both his virtuosity and sense of humor in an exciting evening full of music. Last week marked Harrell’s second residency at UNCG in as many school years. He … Continue reading Concert Review: Legendary Cellist Lynn Harrell Performs in UNCG’s Recital Hall

Tattoos and Dance: Advances in ‘Incongruent’ Artistry

Eden Landgrover Staff Writer When dance is proposed in conversation, it is likely that classical ballet is the discipline that is predominately assumed. And within that discipline, it is likely that the streamline, traditional performer that comes to mind does not have tattoos. Until this point in dance history, it has generally been considered an incongruence to pursue a career in performing arts and to … Continue reading Tattoos and Dance: Advances in ‘Incongruent’ Artistry

Black History Month: Misty Copeland, The Prodigy of American Ballet

Ty’Shae Cousar Staff Writer Published in Print February 21, 2018. Correction: The Carolinian misreported Misty Copeland as the primary principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre. Copeland is one of several principal dancers. The following article has been updated accordingly. Every day of the year should be celebrated when it comes to African American accomplishments. February, being Black History Month, is just one time of the year … Continue reading Black History Month: Misty Copeland, The Prodigy of American Ballet

The Art of Athletics

Daniel Johnson Sports Editor In 1913, a composer hailing from Russia named Igor Stravinsky wrote the work “The Rite of Spring,” the last of his three great early works. Choreography for the piece was made by Vaslav Nijinsky. Up to this point, ballets were the epitome of grace and artistic beauty. Slender young woman moving their bodies like swans across the stage, as serene orchestral … Continue reading The Art of Athletics