Ty’Shae’ Cousar Staff Writer Brianna Forbes, or favorably known as Bre, is currently an MA student of The Graduate School of Visual and Performing Arts at UNCG. Not too long ago, the North Carolina native earned her undergraduate degree in Media Studies, studying film, radio and television, with a minor in dance here at UNCG, graduating in the class of 2015. Today, Bre is also … Continue reading A Glimpse into An Artist’s Mind: Bre Forbes
Annalee Glatus Staff Writer Sitting in a movie theater seat, waiting in anticipation for one of the best books in the world to be put on the big screen can usually go one of two ways: good or bad. Putting books on a screen has always been a thing, but nowadays it seems to be a lot more popular. With it comes a lot of … Continue reading Book to Movie Adaptations: The Pros and Cons
Danielle Anderson Staff Writer When contemplating artistic mediums and venues, some things may cross your mind. Is it the image of a museum or gallery, white walls filled to the brim with sculpture and canvas, paintings and sketches, carvings and ceramics? Do the hallowed halls of the MoMA, the British Museum, Guggenheim or the Louvre possess your thoughts? In any of this, do you stop … Continue reading Public Art in North Carolina: Greensboro and Beyond
Annalee Glatus Staff Writer Beginning Sept. 8, The Idiot Box in Greensboro will be hosting its 10th annual Ultimate Comic Challenge. This show will bring in all the top comedians around the Triad and surrounding areas in search of the best and brightest of comedy. The competition will include a variety of contestants, from college students to stay-at-home moms. With nearly 70 comics involved, this … Continue reading Greensboro Comedians Unite in 10th Annual Competition
Sam Haw Staff Writer On August 5, Shane Davis visited Ssalefish Comics to speak to fans and sign copies of his latest comic, “New Gods Special,” to celebrate the late Jack Kirby’s 100th birthday. I got the chance to chat with Shane Davis about Kirby’s life and his own personal work. Sam Haw: Could you describe Jack Kirby’s work for someone who is not familiar … Continue reading A Conversation With Shane Davis, Illustrator For DC Comics
Ty-ie Fuller Staffer Writer From Sept. 7 through Sept. 10, Hopscotch will launch its eighth annual music festival in Raleigh, NC. With an adventurous lineup of nearly 120 performers and main stages in Raleigh City Plaza, Red Hat Amphitheatre and intimate club appearances, Hopscotch is offering the public four days full of memorable performances and exciting shows. Featuring genres ranging from metal, folk and hip-hop, … Continue reading Hopscotch Music Festival: 2017 Preview
Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor This Friday, Scuppernong Bookstore in downtown Greensboro held an exceptional one-man performance of “Simply Langston.” Presented by Drama is Life Productions, Inc. Don Miller, the star of this show, retold stories of the famous Poet Laureate – Langston Hughes. Coordination with the musicians of The Langston Hughes Jazz Trio made this show anything but small. Anticipation for the show … Continue reading “Simply Langston”: A Tribute to the Beautiful Writings of Langston Hughes
Matthew Paterson Staff Writer Going into the Cat’s Cradle Back Room on August 9, I had absolutely no clue who I was there to see. I had just listened to a few of the band’s songs on the ride from Greensboro; that was about the extent of my knowledge. I also knew the name of the band was Slaughter Beach, Dog. The name is what … Continue reading Slaughter Beach, Dog’s Surprising Performance at Cat’s Cradle
Emily Cramton Staff Writer Summer soon comes to an end for many, but not for the Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro. The seemingly endless line-up of bands and artists playing at the popular venue features many musicians making stops along their respective summer tours, including indie rock duo Brick and Mortar, as well as electric band The Roosevelts. On August 18, New Jersey-based band Brick and … Continue reading Two Bands Coming to Cat’s Cradle This Weekend
Danielle Anderson Staff Writer On Friday and Saturday, Paper Lantern Theatre presented “Facing Our Truth” at Triad Stage in Downtown Greensboro. It featured a series of six ten minute plays written by a handful of diverse playwrights. The production explored the concepts of race and privilege, highlighting African American issues specifically through the lens of minority populations. Originally commissioned by New York based theatre company … Continue reading “Facing Our Truth” at Triad Stage
