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Co-owner of Scuppernong Books to Release Debut Novel, ‘Cloud Diary’

Jessica Clifford A&E Editor This May will bring more than flowers in Greensboro. This month will welcome the release of “Cloud Diary,” the debut novel by writer and co-owner of Scuppernong Books – Steve Mitchell. Though “Cloud Diary” is Mitchell’s first novel, he has previously published a book of short stories, titled “The Naming of Ghosts,” in 2012. His other previous works appear in many … Continue reading Co-owner of Scuppernong Books to Release Debut Novel, ‘Cloud Diary’

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Caamp Delivers Intimate Performance at Cat’s Cradle Back Room

Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor Sold out – the only two words necessary to describe Columbus, Ohio-based duo, Caamp, whose performance on Sunday at Carrboro’s Cat’s Cradle felt like one big community gathering. Though the show was on a Sunday, the back room was packed with avid sweaty fans of the folk-duo, which consists of Taylor Meier, guitarist and lead vocalist, and Evan Westfall, … Continue reading Caamp Delivers Intimate Performance at Cat’s Cradle Back Room

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News, Politics

President Trump Terminates Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor After much anticipation and a six-month wait, Trump announced on Sunday that he will end the executive order – Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), a 2012 executive order established by Obama, allows immigrant children brought to the United States by illegal means to stay without fear of deportation. The order also allows … Continue reading President Trump Terminates Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

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Netflix’s “To the Bone” Causing Controversy

Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor With the recent upheaval in all spectrums from politics to healthcare to media, it is no wonder the popular movie streaming site, Netflix, is receiving the brute end of extreme opinions. The latest movie release by Netflix, “To the Bone,” is already gaining backlash from critics and movie watchers alike – adding it to the list of controversial streaming … Continue reading Netflix’s “To the Bone” Causing Controversy

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“Valerian”: An Adaptation of Cinematic Delight

Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor The latest sci-fi/adventure to hit theaters, “Valerian and the City of Thousand Planets,” is not just another action and suspense film to hit the big screen. Though the story of Valerian might seem new for American viewers, it has been a European hit since the conception of its graphic novel 50 years ago. Hitting theatres last Friday, the new … Continue reading “Valerian”: An Adaptation of Cinematic Delight

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Artist Weekly, arts and entertainment

An Exhibit Review: “The Edge of Perception”

Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor The GreenHill Center has recently opened the new exhibit, “The Edge of Perception,” featuring artwork by North Carolina-based artist, Richard Fennell. With a productive and successful artistic career spanning four decades, the exhibit takes you through a tour of Fennell’s evolution as an artist. Fennell, a multi-medium artist, earned his BFA and MFA from the University of North Carolina … Continue reading An Exhibit Review: “The Edge of Perception”

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arts and entertainment, Visual & Performance

“Sweeney Todd” in Concert: A Thrilling Delight

Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor This past Friday, Triad Stage held one of their four-day performances of “Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.” This in concert performance was organized by UNCG’s North Carolina Summer Rep – a newly established non-curricular program for current students, alumni and community members, allowing actors and singers to professionally network their talents and succeed further into their … Continue reading “Sweeney Todd” in Concert: A Thrilling Delight

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The Urban Affairs Film Fest: Honoring our Local Street Artists

  Jessica Clifford Staff Writer The Center for Visual Artists (CVA) held the Urban Affairs Film Fest on April 22. Art was on display, films were shown, collaboration sketch books were passed around and a few local artists shared their reasons for becoming street artists. For this month only, CVA gallery held the Urban Affairs exhibit, which came to a close on April 21. The … Continue reading The Urban Affairs Film Fest: Honoring our Local Street Artists

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A Motorcycle Show and an Art Exhibit, All in One

Jessica Clifford    Staff Writer Greensboro’s Greenhill Center, has held the ‘Motorcycle. Art. Design’ (M.A.D) exhibit since early February. This past week I was able to walk around the exhibit myself, getting a feel for this flashy experience. M.A.D was a collaborative project, created by UNC School of the Arts Director of Scene Design, John Coyne and a select number of his graduate and undergraduate … Continue reading A Motorcycle Show and an Art Exhibit, All in One

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Two Shows to Add to Your 4/20

Jess Clifford    Staff Writer That one day of the year, that is not a holiday, but surely holds ritualistic and sentimental value is approaching us once again, and we all know it as 4/20. Some will most likely have their plans set, but for those of you that do not, there are two shows that will definitely make you excited about this upcoming day. … Continue reading Two Shows to Add to Your 4/20

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