Shaquille Blackstock Staff Writer The Greensboro Science Museum has many exhibits for adults and children to explore and learn from, and the Body Exhibit is one of those showcases that wows and makes one wonder about these vessels that connect humans to the physical world. The Bodies Exhibit shows in great detail what seemingly small bones make up the intricate features … Continue reading Bodies Revealed: Greensboro Science Musum
Shannon Neu A&E Editor Sia released her seventh studio album, “This is Acting,” on Jan. 29, 2016. It is comprised of a collection of rejected songs she originally wrote for A-list pop stars. Curious to see how the songs would fare without the influence of star power, Sia began recording the songs in 2014. Sia has a long history of writing songs for pop … Continue reading “This is Acting” Review: Rejected songs turned art
Mary Windsor Staff Writer Geeksboro Coffeehouse Cinema hosted Lux Alptraum last week as she performed her live sex-education comedy show, “The Wonderful World of Boning.” “The Wonderful World of Boning” has been performed in many theaters and clubs around the country. Alptraum explained the concept as “sex ed with a sense of humor.” Joe Scott, owner and creator of Geeksboro, opened the show … Continue reading Lux Alptraum and the Wonderful World of Boning
Vincent Johnson Staff Writer Last weekend, playwright Gabrielle Sinclair premiered her latest play “Ghost Notes,” at the Stephen D. Hyers Theater of the Greensboro Cultural Center as a part of the 14th Annual Greensboro Fringe Festival. The production’s final showing was held on Tuesday, January 26 at 8:00 pm. The plot of the play centers around members of a Southern Christian … Continue reading “Ghost Notes”
Shannon Neu A&E Editor [Note from A&E Editor Shannon Neu: The arts, including music, dance, theatre, visual art and other art forms have likely affected your life in some capacity, either in school or in other aspects of day-to-day life. This month, I am investigating how the lives of various members of the UNCG and Greensboro community have been impacted by the power … Continue reading Impactful Arts Series: George Scheer
Kashif Stone Staff Writer “I think the work I do really engages college students, and I think this is the ultimate legacy,” said Sheryl Oring, an assistant professor of the art department at UNCG. “I hope my work inspires students to do their own crazy projects that might someday change the world, even if it’s in a small way.” Oring’s work examines critical social … Continue reading Artist Weekly: Professor Sheryl Oring
Alexa Brown Staff Writer From Jan. 21 to Feb. 8, the Greensboro Fringe Festival invites theater, dance and comedy lovers to come out and enjoy new and original shows constructed by independent theatre producers. The festival gives these independent artists — many of whom don’t have access to venues — a chance to showcase their work and build their fan base. In addition to … Continue reading Greensboro Fringe Festival
Alexa Brown Staff Writer Each year, exceptional student performers are allowed to audition through the Student Artist Competition held by the UNCG School of Music, Theatre and Dance (SMTD) for a chance to appear in concert with the University Symphony Orchestra. This year, vocalist Elena Flores won Grand Prize. Other winners included pianist Colin McDearman and saxophonist Emily Loboda. The philosophy of the Student … Continue reading UNCG Student Artist Competition
Mary Windsor Staff Writer Brandon Baker is a political science major with a minor in African diaspora studies, but his true passions lie in more creative fields such as culinary arts, photography and fashion. Baker thrives in fashion-related fields and is currently focused on fashion styling. He started fashion styling and modeling his sophomore year and began a startup company, Casual Couture Company. … Continue reading Artists Weekly: Brandon Baker
Vincent Johnson Staff Writer With a style that is reminiscent of legendary rock acts like the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, Echo Courts have managed to develop a sonic mural that sounds like a dream, a break-up and a trip to the beach all at once. Melodic, heartfelt and at times humorous, their style is a seamless blend between ‘60s rock ‘n’ … Continue reading Echo Courts “No Damage”
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