A&C Archives – Page 180 of 184

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...

Boone activist seeks funds for his original production

Anne Buie • September 16, 2012

Boone area activist, artist and producer Alistair Burke is trying to bring his original production to Boone - the only conflict is he might not have the funds.Parent company Star of the Sea Studios needs...

Jomeokee Music and Arts festival begins Friday

Anne Buie • September 14, 2012

Jomeokee Music and Arts Festival will take place less than two hours from campus in Pinnacle at the Jomeokee Campgrounds Friday through Sunday.The festival includes headliners Yonder Mountain String Band,...

Review: Hendley’s unanswered questions benefit new book

Anne Buie • September 14, 2012

Editor's Note: The following reflects the opinions of the author.Bartender, biker, rebel, humanitarian, CNN Hero, husband and father are only a few words that describe Wine to Water Founder Boone local...

Mipso Trio to play at Legends

Anne Buie • September 14, 2012

A Chapel Hill-based group is bringing Appalachian culture up the mountain Friday to Legends.Mipso Trio, a four-piece - despite the band name - group, who admittedly point to the Avett Brothers as source...

Review: Victor Wooten comes to Legends, new release disappoints

Meghan Frick • September 12, 2012

Correction: A previous version of this article did not identify this article as a review. The Appalachian apologizes for the confusion. Editor's Note: The following reflects the opinions of the author....

Q&A: The Kruger Brothers’ Joel Landsberg

Meghan Frick • September 12, 2012

The Kruger Brothers share a love for the High Country. The acoustic group is comprised of brothers Jens and Uwe Kruger along with Joel Landsberg. None of them are natives: the Krugers are from Switzerland...

Recycled aluminum sculpture unveiled at Central

Meghan Frick • September 12, 2012

A six-foot spoon sculpture was unveiled in Central Dining Hall Tuesday to represent one year of aluminum use. Part-time adjunct professor Joe Bigley received a grant to create the piece, building a vegetable...

Review: Thrill, drama and closure as final episodes of ‘Weeds’ approach

Meghan Frick • September 11, 2012

For those who have been watching "Weeds" since its genesis in 2005, Sunday, Sept. 16 is a day of high hopes, nail-biting anxiety and great anticipation. The reason: Sunday holds the premiere of episodes...

Review: Animal Collective’s bizarre ‘Centipede Hz’ misses the mark

Meghan Frick • September 11, 2012

The following reflects the opinions of the author. Animal Collective has never been accused of being the most accessible band on the planet. With their new album, "Centipede Hz" (released Sept. 4),...

Senior finds brother, friend through Western Youth Network’s mentoring program

Meghan Frick • September 11, 2012

This Monday marks one year since senior Brett Smith gained a brother. Smith, a recreation management major, is a mentor through Western Youth Network's mentoring program. He met his mentee, 13-year-old...

Speakeasy tattoo artists put work on walls, not skin, for Friday’s art show

Meghan Frick • September 10, 2012

Instead of putting their artwork on skin, the artists of Speakeasy Tattoo Co. and others displayed their talent on more traditional backdrops Friday night. Speakeasy owner Greg Kinnamon and other tattoo...