Faculty Art Makes an Appearance at the Weatherspoon Art Museum

Annalee Glatus Staff Writer It is rare that students ever get to see their teachers’ work in the subject they are teaching, but for the visual arts students at UNCG, this is a reality. This past week introduced the UNCG Faculty Biennial Collection. This collection features various art forms all created by visual art faculty at UNCG. On Friday both faculty and students alike went … Continue reading Faculty Art Makes an Appearance at the Weatherspoon Art Museum

Wes Fest Returns to Geeksboro

Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor This September will be a quirky one if you allow it. The semi-annual Wes Fest, a movie festival playing films directed by none other than the eclectic Wes Anderson, returns to Geeksboro, the coffee and beverage company located on Lawndale Drive. Director Wes Anderson could be considered one of the most distinguishable directors of the 21st century, with his … Continue reading Wes Fest Returns to Geeksboro

Michael Franti and Spearhead at The Blind Tiger

Danielle Anderson Staff Writer This past Friday, popular fusion band, Michael Franti and Spearhead, graced the stage at Greensboro’s premier live music venue, The Blind Tiger, as part of their 2017 “Love Out Loud” tour. The San Francisco based group was created by lead vocalist, activist and spoken word artist Michael Franti in 1994. Known for their unique blend of reggae, hip hop, funk and … Continue reading Michael Franti and Spearhead at The Blind Tiger

“Flower Boy:” Tyler, The Creator’s Journey of Self-Discovery

Ty-ie Fuller Staff Writer “Flower Boy” (also marketed as “Scum F— Flower Boy”), is Tyler, the Creator’s fourth studio album. Longtime fans get to witness Tyler’s growth as an artist, while first-time listeners are introduced to the more mature and sincere Tyler, both personally and musically. Tyler, the Creator, once known for his radical behavior through his outspoken lyrics and bold personality, finds himself reconciling … Continue reading “Flower Boy:” Tyler, The Creator’s Journey of Self-Discovery

Holly Goddard Jones on Her Newest Dystopian Novel: “The Salt Line”

Jessica Clifford Arts and Entertainment Editor Small monsters – it might be an oxymoron to most people’s ears, but for Holly Goddard Jones, it was the perfect spectacle — an oddity that became the enemy in her newest dystopian novel, “The Salt Line.” Jones’ newest book is sure to delight, as she has received raving reviews by The New York Times and Gillian Flynn, the … Continue reading Holly Goddard Jones on Her Newest Dystopian Novel: “The Salt Line”

Punk Isn’t Dead, It’s Just Underground

Krysten Heberly Staff Writer Regardless of their often blatant disregard of fire codes, their sweaty mosh pits and their refusal to give up on decorating like it is 1985, underground music venues are arguably the most important part of the music scene to this day. It was because of underground, and often illegal, music venues that punk was able to gain voltage in the Western … Continue reading Punk Isn’t Dead, It’s Just Underground

Classical Music: A Genre that Continues to Grow Stronger

Emily Cramton Staff Writer In today’s society, it may seem like the relevance of classical music is dwindling, mostly due to the increasingly large and impactful nature of our popular culture. On the surface, it feels like the art of classical music has been eclipsed by technology, as well as by pop and rock concerts and the like. However, in many ways, classical music is … Continue reading Classical Music: A Genre that Continues to Grow Stronger

Enter the Fourth Dimension at The Weatherspoon

Chelsea Korynta Staff Writer The Weatherspoon Art Museum kick starts the school year for those returning to UNCG with a new gallery that is just as puzzling as scheduling the hustle and bustle of the semester. It is entitled “For All Time: Interpretations of the Fourth Dimension from the Collection,” and deals with representing just that – the fourth dimension. It is an abstract concept, … Continue reading Enter the Fourth Dimension at The Weatherspoon

Behind the Camera: Music Videos’ Role in Music and Entertainment Culture

Ty-ie Fuller Staff Writer In 2017, there are few people who could admit to never witnessing a music video. With music streaming is at an all-time high, it only guarantees that the popularity of music videos skyrocket as well. Vevo, a premium music video and entertainment platform, which distributes its content on YouTube, their home website and other platforms, reported that they average a great … Continue reading Behind the Camera: Music Videos’ Role in Music and Entertainment Culture

77th Annual National Folk Festival Returns to Greensboro

Matthew Paterson Staff Writer The National Folk Festival is returning to Greensboro in less than a month; Sept. 8-10, to be exact. Make sure to mark your calendars or add those dates to the digital one on your phone, because this is the final time the National Folk Festival will be held in Greensboro after a three-year run. The National Folk Festival is a multi-cultural … Continue reading 77th Annual National Folk Festival Returns to Greensboro