Emily Hicks Staff Writer As the spring semester winds down, you might feel as if you have been bitten by the travel bug. If so, take a walk through the newest exhibition in the Weatherspoon Art Museum to fulfill your travel wishes without ever having to leave campus. From now until July 8, the museum on campus hosts a new exhibit: “City, Village, Exurbia” which … Continue reading ‘City, Village, Exurbia’ Brings the World to Greensboro
Matthew Paterson Staff Writer Everyone wants to be a hero. At some point or another, you’ve probably had the daydream about thwarting some evil plot that saves millions of lives or being someone’s knight in shining armor, protecting them from a sinister villain. As grandiose as they all may be, it always has a happy ending with praise and celebration. It may seem like the … Continue reading Chinese Film Festival: ‘The Price of Being a Hero in Chinese Kung Fu Films’
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
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
Nathanael Rosenberger Staff Writer Carrboro is a strange city. The city’s vicinity to the fist bumping bro-culture that is UNC-Chapel Hill’s student life clashes with the liberal academics that work and go to that institution. This clash creates a strange vibe as far as the social scene goes with independent record stores right across from sports bars so generic in nature that they are literally … Continue reading Concert Review: of Montreal Slays Onstage at the Cat’s Cradle
Jessica Clifford A&E Editor Drinking, partying, philanthropy, women and brotherhood – the special concoction of none other than the average campus fraternity. The documentary, “Alpha Class,” based on the recharging of Arizona State University’s (ASU) Phi Sigma Kappa, stereotypically shows just this, while also engaging in the politics behind two failed fraternities. “Alpha Class,” digitally released by D-Mak Productions, was co-produced by Danny McManus and … Continue reading Documentary Review: ‘Alpha Class’ Reveals the Politics and Pitfalls of Fraternity Life
Trent Ryden Staff Writer As the semester begins to wind down in the closing weeks ahead, Greensboro’s ambitious music scene is just heating up. Greensboro, also known as Gate City, may not be the biggest city, but we have a knack for attracting big-name artists. In just the past two years we’ve seen the likes of Taylor Swift, Chance the Rapper, Drake, Gucci Mane, Migos, … Continue reading Three Spring Concerts Coming to the Gate City
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
Danielle Anderson Staff Writer Beginning March 2 and running until April 8, Greensboro’s visionary gallery, apartment complex and office space combo Revolution Mill will be hosting “Observational Abstractions,” an exhibition featuring the modern works of local artist Matthew Micca. Micca received his BFA from William Paterson University of New Jersey in 1996, and has been based in the Greensboro area for over 13 years. He … Continue reading ‘Observational Abstractions’: A Study in Color and Nature
Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor MFA graduate, Julie Maloney, is taking her creative career in a new direction by publishing her first novel, “A Matter of Chance.” Previously a professional dancer, artistic director and choreographer of Julie Maloney Dance Company in New York City, Maloney has made a life for herself that revolves around creativity. “Without creativity in my life, I think I would … Continue reading UNCG Alumna, Julie Maloney, to Publish Her First Novel
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