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The Appalachian

"The Ukelele Girl," Sophomore Paige Smith, plays to students on the way to West Campus. Paige started playing in the tunnel last year and can be seen several nights of the week in the tunnel between Justice Residence Hall and Rankin. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

‘That chick who plays ukulele’ takes her music beyond the tunnels

Michael Bragg September 19, 2012

Paige Smith has earned the title of the girl who plays a ukulele in the free expression and has the fans, Facebook page and soon recorded tracks to back it up.Smith is a sophomore technical photography...

Lucky Five returns to Legends

Michael Bragg September 19, 2012

The Lucky Five is a Charlotte-based hardrock, jazz fusion, punk sextet that have been heavily circuiting the underground rock scene since early 2008. A frequenter at Legends, the band plans to bring an...

Review: ‘Battle Born’ is silly, but good

Michael Bragg September 19, 2012

Editor’s Note: The following reflects the opinions of the author.The newest Killers album, “Battle Born,” is practically overflowing with cheese, one of those albums where the strength does not necessarily...

New exhibit featured at Looking Glass Gallery

Michael Bragg September 19, 2012

“Pareidolia,” a painting and drawing mixed media exhibit by senior studio art major Justin Leitner, is the newest gallery in the Looking Glass Gallery and opens Thursday.The exhibition is the final...

Psychology adjunct instructor Glenna Read and social work graduate student Jessica McGuire practice Tai Chi Tuesday afternoon in Turchin Center for the Visual Arts. Every Tuesday this season TCVA will offer activities, such as Tai Chi classes and open studio sessions, free to students. Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

Free tai chi sessions offered at Turchin

Michael Bragg September 19, 2012

Every Tuesday, the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts hosts free tai chi lessons and open studio for students to paint under the guidance of a professional artist.“We wanted to do something for students...

Jomeokee Music Festival takes off in its first year

Michael Bragg September 19, 2012

The Jomeokee Campgrounds hosted the very first Jomeokee Music and Arts Festival over the weekend.The new festival featured a variety of big names, like Yonder Mountain String Band, Stephen Marley and Keller...

Unchained Tour makes debut in Boone

Michael Bragg September 18, 2012

Internationally known authors and storytellers asked everyone at a sold out show at Boone Saloon Monday night to unchain themselves from the Internet - as well as entertain the audience.“I think it’s...

Review: Waka Flocka Flame proves genius on newest project

Michael Bragg September 18, 2012

Editor’s Note: The following reflects the opinions of the author.Waka Flocka Flame is one of the ridiculous figures of the popular music scene and along the way has boosted the  Atlanta “Trap...

Ten-year-old Liam Purcell, son of Professor William Purcell, can play five instruments and has played on King street and at other venues. At September's First Friday Art Crawl, Liam Purcell made $102 playing banjo on the street. Michael Bragg | The Appalachian

Professor’s 10-year-old son is helping preserve old time music

Michael Bragg September 18, 2012

Liam Purcell can play five instruments, has played music festivals in the area and has made hundreds of dollars playing on the streets and performing at music competitions.And he’s only 10-years-old.Liam...

Review: ‘The Avengers’ assemble at I.G. Greer

Michael Bragg September 17, 2012

Editor’s Note: The following reflects the opinions of the author. After many years of watching Samuel L. Jackson pop up at the end of our favorite super-hero movies - “Iron-Man,” Captain America”...

James Taylor will host Obama Campaign in Blowing Rock

Michael Bragg September 17, 2012

James Taylor is finally coming to Carolina, but this time it’s not in his mind. Taylor will perform at the Westglow Spa in Blowing Rock on Friday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. The five-time Grammy-Award winner...

Review: Five songs you shouldn’t be ashamed of loving

Anne Buie September 16, 2012

There's plenty to be said for a refined musical palate. Digging up old remixes of beautifully written and performed songs is a worthwhile pursuit, and I admire people who have the taste to do so.I'm not...

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