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Local Poet Reads from Newest Book at Scuppernong Bookstore

Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor While Wordsworth and Coleridge are known for their flowery prose, Maura Way is known for her everyday language. The dual poet and New Garden Friends teacher read select poems from her new poetry book, “Another Bungalow,” to a crowd filling every seat and a few lingering on the sidelines at Scuppernong Books on Wednesday. Way’s poems are published in … Continue reading Local Poet Reads from Newest Book at Scuppernong Bookstore

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arts and entertainment, Reviews, Upcoming A&E Events

Reel Talk: Using The Art of Film to Discuss the Realities of Race

Chauncey James Staff Writer The first of two dialogues using film to discuss issues of social justice started on Tuesday at the EUC, formally known as Reel Talk. A collaboration project between the Office of Intercultural Engagement, Campus Activities & Programs and Housing & Residence Life, Reel Talk comes to UNCG with the goal of starting dialogues in the campus community using contemporary film to … Continue reading Reel Talk: Using The Art of Film to Discuss the Realities of Race

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arts and entertainment, Uncategorized, Visual & Performance

Triad Stage Opens 2017-2018 Season with a Thought-Provoking Bang

Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor A new season, an American classic and a Greensboro theater. Sept. 17 kicked off the 2017-2018 season of Triad Stage with the theater’s largest production to date – “South Pacific.” This production is directed by Preston Lane, the founding artistic director of the Triad Stage, and is in partnership with UNCG’s Concert and Lecture Series. “South Pacific” will run … Continue reading Triad Stage Opens 2017-2018 Season with a Thought-Provoking Bang

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arts and entertainment, Upcoming A&E Events

Woods of Terror: A Scary Good Time

Chelsea Korynta Staff Writer The first day of fall might have felt “summery,” with temperatures in the upper 80 degrees, but Greensboro’s Woods of Terror on Church Street has spent all year on a haunted attraction that will send chills down your spine. Owner Eddie McLaurin has been operating the woods at the current location since 2001, and this year’s annual additions are on a … Continue reading Woods of Terror: A Scary Good Time

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What to Read: Top Five Cult Classics in Literature

Danielle Anderson Staff Writer No matter who you are or where you are from, everyone knows at least one “cult classic” genre. There are cult classic films, like “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” cult classic television shows like “Twin Peaks,” but did you know there are cult classic literary works as well? Here are the top five novels you should read if you are desperate to … Continue reading What to Read: Top Five Cult Classics in Literature

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arts and entertainment, Upcoming A&E Events

Upcoming Concerts for the Perfect Fall Bucket List

Matthew Paterson Staff Writer Leaves are falling off trees, Halloween stores are beginning to sprout up in strip malls and above all else, it is not so damn hot outside all the time. Of course, along with the fall clichés, a fresh lineup of concerts to fill those breezy nights is a necessity. These are just some of the upcoming shows at a few venues … Continue reading Upcoming Concerts for the Perfect Fall Bucket List

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DJ Khaled: “Grateful?” More Like Painful!

Sam Haw Staff Writer Occasionally, highly influential albums are met with initially negative critical reception. The Beach Boys’ “Pet Sounds” and The Velvet Underground’s “The Velvet Underground & Nico” both went on to completely change the shape of music in spite of their unfavorable reviews. Hopefully, this is not the case with DJ Khaled’s atrocious 10th album, “Grateful,” or else we may as well start … Continue reading DJ Khaled: “Grateful?” More Like Painful!

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The Phenomenon of Rick and Morty

Annalee Glatus Staff Writer For the past few months, the name “Pickle Rick” has become an internet sensation. Various social media platforms are littered with “Rick and Morty” memes and graphics. The Cartoon Network show is on Adult Swim, an adult-oriented programming featured only at night. The show is in its third season, but “Rick and Morty” has swept the world of geeks and nerds … Continue reading The Phenomenon of Rick and Morty

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Caamp Delivers Intimate Performance at Cat’s Cradle Back Room

Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor Sold out – the only two words necessary to describe Columbus, Ohio-based duo, Caamp, whose performance on Sunday at Carrboro’s Cat’s Cradle felt like one big community gathering. Though the show was on a Sunday, the back room was packed with avid sweaty fans of the folk-duo, which consists of Taylor Meier, guitarist and lead vocalist, and Evan Westfall, … Continue reading Caamp Delivers Intimate Performance at Cat’s Cradle Back Room

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Comanche: Hero Complexities

Annalee Glatus Staff Writer Art, dance and media all come together for “Comanche: Hero Complexities” at the Greensboro Project Space. All these elements are working to tell the heroic, but complex story of Charles W. David Jr., who was a black man in the Coast Guard during World War II and became a war hero. Upon entering the space, there is a dance mat in … Continue reading Comanche: Hero Complexities

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