10/27 – 1947 “You Bet Your Life”, with Groucho Marx, premiers on ABC radio 10/28 – 1893 Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky conducts the premiere of “Symphony Pathetique” 10/29 – 1947 Art forger Han van Meegeren tried for fraud in Amsterdam 10/30 – 1873 Debut of PT Barnum’s “Greatest Show on Earth” 10/31 – 1906 George Bernard Shaw’s “Caesar & Cleopatra” premieres in New York 11/01 – … Continue reading This Week in Art History
Jared Lawrence Staff Writer The new installation at the Greensboro Projects Space is the art piece, “Mirant Stella” by San Francisco Bay Area’s own Erich Richer “Mirant Stella” offers an astounding vantage point of worldwide exchange about humanity’s future. I attended the grand opening, hosted by Richter himself, among several attendants at the Greensboro Projects Space and The Forge. The poor weather caused … Continue reading Mirant Stella – Crowdfunding a Cultural Conversation
Emily Cramton Staff Writer An exciting band concert paying homage to the world-famous John Philip Sousa Band will soon hit the stage at the UNCG Auditorium. It will be a night of entertainment presented in “Sousa-style,” with quick-paced marches, popular and classics tunes with and solos performed by the UNCG Wind Ensemble. Led by Dr. John Locke, the UNCG Director of Bands, members … Continue reading A tribute to John Philip Sousa: America’s all time favorite at UNCG
Annalee Glatus Staff Writer Duane Cyrus is an associate professor at the School of Dance here at UNCG. He teaches Dance technique as well as other courses on Arts Administration and Entrepreneurship. Cyrus received his undergraduate from the Juilliard School and his Graduate degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He has danced in multiple companies including the Martha Graham Company and the … Continue reading Artist Weekly Duane Cyrus
James Ross Kiefer A&E Editor Art is a combination of talent, skill and objectivity. When an artist lays down canvas, composes a phrase or choreographer’s movement, at some moment art becomes more than what’s simply presented. It becomes a statement, a message, a reflection or something of value. This is where perspective enters. Before delving into different ways art can be perceived, there needs to … Continue reading The Arts in Perspective
Chelsea Korynta Staff Writer Living in North Carolina arguably has its ups and downs, but there’s no denying it is a convenient place for the avid independent music listener. If there isn’t someone playing in Greensboro, the 336 is only an hour or two away from venues who regularly pull in artists touring their new albums. Here’s a little guide to who’s playing where … Continue reading Artists to Soon Visit NC
Sam Haw Staff Writer Those looking for a good scare this Halloween season may want to stop by the historic, and possibly haunted, Carolina Theatre of Greensboro. On October 21st, they will (g)host the Greensboro 48 Hour Film Horror Project. Teams of filmmakers from all over the Piedmont region were given a character, a prop, and a single line of dialogue. They are … Continue reading Carolina Theatre to host 48 Hour Horror FIlm Festival
Jessica Clifford Staff Writer Local Greensboro artist Steven Cozart has been awarded the 24th Lange-Taylor Prize for his illustrations depicting color-ism in the African American community. The prize was established by Duke University’s Center for Documentary Studies, and was first awarded in the early 1990s. Entrants consist of single artists, or teams, participating in continuous field work, intertwining images and words. Primarily submissions … Continue reading Greensboro Artist Steven Cozart wins Lange-Taylor Prize
Annalee Glatus Staff Writer Looking at the UNCG performance calendar, you may notice the majority of events fall under music. Whether it’s vocal, orchestral or jazz, concerts can range from solo performances to large ensembles, such as the Symphonic Band or chamber music recitals. The music school at UNCG has performances going on almost everyday of the semester and is always there to provide … Continue reading Artist weekly “Dr. Kevin Geraldi”
Chelsea Korynta Staff Writer The 13th annual Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance returns this October 6 through 9. The four-day festival features performances from over 50 bands on their campsite, located in rural Pittsboro – about an hour away from Greensboro. A collaboration between the Shakori Hills Community Arts Center and the GrassRoots Festival Organization, the festival bears the catchphrase … Continue reading Shakori Hills festival returns to NC
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