Thomas Breeden Staff Writer “I call it our crayon box down here,” joked Jennifer Hance, The Music Center Director. She was referring to the colorful walls of the first floor of the Greensboro Cultural Center. It’s a crayon box, indeed. Various colors splash the walls and the people that filled the space on Saturday were a rainbow to match. The room buzzed with … Continue reading Listen, Learn, and Perform! City Arts Creation Celebration
“Emotionalism” by the Avett Brothers “Illmatic” by Nas “Aim and Ignite” by Fun “Heartthrob” by Tegan and Sara “Hozier” by Hozier Continue reading Top albums picks by our editor
Sophia Lucente Staff Writer Say what you will about the ‘80s, but there’s no denying the absurd longevity of certain relics it gave to us. What is most distinct about these relics is not necessarily their ingenuity or their flashiness; it is the fact that several of the era’s pioneering bands are alive and well today. We live in a golden age dotted with … Continue reading “Yo La Tengo” album review
Sophia Lucente Staff Writer ensboro was brought to life last Sunday evening with singer-songwriter night, one of many recurring events at Gibb’s Hundred Brewing Co. at the Railyard off of Elm Street. This show featured the sounds of guitarists Laura Jane Vincent and Dean Driver. Gibb’s is a recent addition to downtown Greensboro, located on W. Lewis Street across from Lotus Lounge and a … Continue reading Acoustic Evening Brings Crowd to Gibb’s
Vincent Johnson Staff Writer Artist and business owner Jeff Beck has been involved in the Greensboro art scene for over a decade. Over the years he has done a lot to contribute to the local culture, including painting murals all over the city, three of which are still on display. His work can be seen on the wall at the intersection of Friendly Avenue … Continue reading Urban Grinders
Matt Wood Staff Writer Harper Lee’s long unreleased novel “Go Set a Watchman” is loaded with baggage. Written before her 1960 classic “To Kill a Mockingbird” but set in the 1950’s rather than the 1930’s, “Go Set a Watchman” is more prototype than prequel or sequel. It is not a continuation of the lives of the Atticus and Scout readers are familiar with. This is … Continue reading “Go set a watchmen”
Sophia Lucente Staff Writter Next Sunday, Aug. 30, mobile food vendors from across North Carolina will convene at the corner of Spring Garden and Chapman Streets for Greensboro’s fourth annual Food Truck Festival. This year’s event will feature Backpack Beginnings as its main nonprofit organization in addition to food and drink spanning a wide range of palates and prices. Founded and directed by local … Continue reading Fourth Annual Spring Garden Food Truck Festival
Vincent Johnson Staff Writter *In the print issue, distributed on Aug. 19, this article was miscredited In what will probably go down as one of the biggest trolls in hip-hop history, Dr. Dre recently announced that his long-awaited album, “Detox,” had been scrapped. After over a decade of anticipation, “Detox” had been aborted. However, not all was lost. Within this perceived betrayal, there … Continue reading Compton: A Soundtrack” Album Review
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