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
James Ross Kiefer A&E Editor The lovely campus radio station, WUAG, has provided our students with music over the airwaves since 1964. Playing music from all genres, listeners of jazz, reggae, alternative and hip hop music are sure to find something to please their ears. The music itself is selected from a wide variety of student and community volunteers, who spend anywhere … Continue reading WUAG Top Ten Playlist
Jessica Clifford Staff Writer With the routines of classes finally settling in for us college students, nothing is better than a good playlist in the background while reading over the dreadful chemistry notes from last week’s class. However, finding the right study music can be difficult. (Unless you are one of those people that can listen to just about anything). Some people enjoy soft … Continue reading Bronzed Chorus “Summering” album review
Emily Cramton Staff Writer The Greensboro Symphony Orchestra kicked off its season last weekend with Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night performances, Friday being the first concert of the popular chamber series. Maestro Dmitry Sitkovetsky was joined by pianist Inara Zandmane and cellist Alex Ezerman in the Recital Hall at UNCG for a fantastic night of Handel and Beethoven. The night began with Handel’s Violin … Continue reading Beethoven’s chamber music played by Sitkovetsky and Friends
Sam Haw Staff Writer This past Friday I ventured into the School of Education to attend a screening of “Spiral Bound”, a documentary about the importance of arts programs in public school systems. The documentary told the story of Studio 345, a multimedia afterschool learning program in Charlotte, NC that’s mission was to utilize the arts to “promote social justice.” The film sought to … Continue reading “Spiral Bound” Showing on UNCG’s Campus
