Reflecting on musical responses to 9/11

Shannon Neu   A&E Editor Since 9/11, a variety of artists have created some extraordinarily diverse and moving music in response to the tragedy. Artists in genres from country to rap to indie rock have created artistic responses to 9/11, and their works have played an important role in the United State’s healing process. Artists released new songs, performed in events to raise money for … Continue reading Reflecting on musical responses to 9/11

Behind the Scenes: Collage 2015

Thomas Breeden      Staff Writer The time has come once again for Collage. On Saturday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m., the School of Music, Theatre and Dance (SMTD) will present its talented students and faculty in its annual must-see performance. Audiences rave year after year about the production’s unique style: performances occur without break from beginning to end. As the final chord of UNC-Greensboro’s … Continue reading Behind the Scenes: Collage 2015

UNCG SMTD Arts summit

Shannon Neu   A&E Editor School of Music, Theater and Dance students and faculty, local arts professionals and consultants from prestigious arts organizations came together last Friday, August 21st, during the first UNCG Arts Summit to explore the future of creativity in the performing arts. Beginning at 9 a.m., the day’s guest speakers introduced themselves and gave overviews of their backgrounds, professions and philosophies on … Continue reading UNCG SMTD Arts summit

Photographers corner: Christian Carter-Ross

The love of a fine art is something that can’t be replaced and Christian found that at a young age. As child he would be intrigued at the pre rolled mini cameras in the gift shop at the Asheboro Zoo. The images of the animals fascinated him and that would be the beginning of his love of photography. Now a senior in the Art department, … Continue reading Photographers corner: Christian Carter-Ross

Falling in Love with Frankie and Johnny

Shannon Neu    A&E Editor Members of UNCG’s theater department gave a stellar performance of “Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune” Friday. A story about how two people with seemingly contrasting personalities discover that they are kindred spirits, “Frankie and Johnny and the Clair de Lune” inspired audience members to consider what it means truly to connect  with another human. After a one-night rendezvous, … Continue reading Falling in Love with Frankie and Johnny