“Radiunt Abundunt” Preview

Mary Windsor     Staff Writer Triad Stage will premiere “Radiunt Abundunt,” a play by Preston Lane, Triad Stage’s Artistic Director, and local musician Laurelyn Dossett, on Feb. 21, 2016. It will run until mid-March. This past Saturday, Feb. 6, the two artists sat down together to talk about the play and answer audience questions at the Weatherspoon Art Museum. Dossett had an unconventional start … Continue reading “Radiunt Abundunt” Preview

In the Land of Israel: A book review

Adam Griffin    Staff Writer Amos Oz’s book, “In the Land of Israel” is a portrait of his birthplace and home, the land of Israel in the 1980s. This book is, essentially, an author’s attempt to come to grips with the reality of his society that has undergone drastic changes during his lifetime. The book’s conversations take place across Israel’s geography and many walks of … Continue reading In the Land of Israel: A book review

“The Sparrow” Review

Alexea Brown     Staff Writer The Greensboro Fringe Festival is a theatre festival that takes place in downtown Greensboro. Annually, theatre, dance and comedy lovers gather in the Stephen D. Hyers Studio Theater to enjoy new and original shows written by local artists. Jason Roland’s “The Sparrow” is one of the many shows featured in this year’s Fringe Festival. The last showing of the production … Continue reading “The Sparrow” Review

“This is Acting” Review: Rejected songs turned art

Shannon Neu    A&E Editor Sia released her seventh studio album, “This is Acting,” on Jan. 29, 2016. It is comprised of a collection of rejected songs she originally wrote for A-list pop stars. Curious to see how the songs would fare without the influence of star power, Sia began recording the songs in 2014. Sia has a long history of writing songs for pop … Continue reading “This is Acting” Review: Rejected songs turned art

Lux Alptraum and the Wonderful World of Boning

Mary Windsor     Staff Writer Geeksboro Coffeehouse Cinema hosted Lux Alptraum last week as she performed her live sex-education comedy show, “The Wonderful World of Boning.” “The Wonderful World of Boning” has been performed in many theaters and clubs around the country. Alptraum explained the concept as “sex ed with a sense of humor.” Joe Scott, owner and creator of Geeksboro, opened the show … Continue reading Lux Alptraum and the Wonderful World of Boning

Echo Courts “No Damage”

Vincent Johnson       Staff Writer With a style that is reminiscent of legendary rock acts like the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, Echo Courts have managed to develop a sonic mural that sounds like a dream, a break-up and a trip to the beach all at once. Melodic, heartfelt and at times humorous, their style is a seamless blend between ‘60s rock ‘n’ … Continue reading Echo Courts “No Damage”

Crystal Bright and the Silver Hands present “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari”

Mary Windsor    Staff Writer Geeksboro Coffeehouse and Cinema hosted a silent movie night last Thursday featuring the film “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” with a live musical performance of the score by local band Crystal Bright and the Silver Hands. Though there was about a 40-minute delay to the screening due to technical problems, the film and musical score performed in house did not … Continue reading Crystal Bright and the Silver Hands present “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari”

“Manos: The Hands of Fate” review

 Jackson Cooper       Staff Writer The worst movie in the world is a funny way to flirt with someone. “What’s the worst movie you’ve ever seen?” People’s eyes light up and they become joyous. Mine? “Transformers 2,” the most horrendous piece of trash I’ve ever seen next to GTCC’s production of the musical “9 to 5.” That is, until I watched “Manos: The … Continue reading “Manos: The Hands of Fate” review

The Martian Review

Mary Windsor   Staff Writer Ever wonder what it would like to be the only person on an inhabitable planet with not quick, safe or secure way back to Earth? Andy Weir’s novel The Martian published in 2011, film adaption capture’s the essence and desperation of that rare situation. The science fiction genre involving space exploration and its dangers seems to be having a moment … Continue reading The Martian Review

Ryan Adams covers “1989”

Shannon Neu   A&E Editor In the late 1970s, Sylvia Gray had amassed a huge collection of items in her 606 South Elm Street warehouse in Greensboro. The former Carolina Sales Company building she owned with her late husband Joe became her treasure chest for thrift store finds. Fast forward to 2003, when Elsewhere founders George Sheer (Gray’s grandson), Stephanie Sherman and Josh Boyette visited … Continue reading Ryan Adams covers “1989”