Shannon Neu A&E Editor School of Music, Theater and Dance students and faculty, local arts professionals and consultants from prestigious arts organizations came together last Friday, August 21st, during the first UNCG Arts Summit to explore the future of… Read More ›
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Falling in Love with Frankie and Johnny
Shannon Neu A&E Editor Members of UNCG’s theater department gave a stellar performance of “Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune” Friday. A story about how two people with seemingly contrasting personalities discover that they are kindred spirits, “Frankie… Read More ›
The perils of music juries at UNCG
By Shannon Neu, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 22, 2015 If one walks into the music building during this time of year, they will likely hear sounds of students devotedly practicing for their upcoming performance juries. Music students who partake in… Read More ›
Harry and the Potters play Green Bean
By Shannon Neu, Staff Writer Published Apr. 15, 2015 Lovers of fantasy stories were enchanted by a magical evening of Harry Potter themed music Sunday at the Green Bean. Audience members of all ages rocked out to enthusiastic performances inspired by the… Read More ›
Scuppernong hosts 2nd annual WORDSOMNIA
By Shannon Neu, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 8, 2015 Authors, poets, storytellers and story lovers packed into Scuppernong Books last weekend to partake in its 24-hour prose and poetry reading marathon, WORDSOMNIA. Starting on Apr. 3 at 6:00 p.m., each… Read More ›
Spirituality & sickness explored in “Dani Girl”
By Shannon Neu, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 1, 2015 Audience members were moved to laughter and tears last weekend during the North Carolina Theatre for Young People’s presentation of “Dani Girl”. Both hilarious and heartrending, “Dani Girl” tells the moving… Read More ›
AMPLIFIER celebrates release, 2-year anniversary
By Shannon Neu, Staff Writer Publish in print Mar. 25, 2015 An excited crowd gathered in The Crown at the Carolina Theater on Saturday evening to celebrate the release of AMPLIFIER’s Volume 3, Issue 1 and two-year anniversary. The celebration show featured… Read More ›
UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: William England
By Shannon Neu, Staff Writer Published on Mar. 17, 2015 Whether he is performing on the saxophone at Tate Street Coffee or creating his own musical compositions, Will England is known for going above and beyond and expressing himself through his captivating… Read More ›
What is Riot Grrrl?
By Shannon Neu, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 4, 2015 Since the early 1990’s, the Riot Grrrls have been transforming the dynamic of the punk and indie rock music scenes. The Riot Grrrl movement, which was formed in the Pacific Northwest,… Read More ›
Magpie Thief celebrates E.P. release
By Shannon Neu, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 25, 2015 Musicians and fans gathered at the Blind Tiger last Friday evening to rock out and celebrate the release of Magpie Thief’s first EP. The EP Release Show was opened by musical… Read More ›