On March 30 and 31, the UTM Dance Ensemble put on a recital called Charisma. This recital was made of 11 different dance pieces, one live solo and two theater improvisations. The first dance was called “Welcome to America.” This was a military-style dance that changed to hip-hop music, and was an outstanding performance. “Welcome to… Continue reading Dance Recital
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Showing of ‘Hidden Figures’ winds down Women’s History Month at UTM
As March draws to a close, so does the annual programming for Women’s History Month on the campus of UTM. On Thursday, March 30, 2017, the Women’s Center will be hosting a special showing of the Academy Award winning film Hidden Figures, as a part of the celebration of women involved in STEM (Science, Technology,… Continue reading Showing of ‘Hidden Figures’ winds down Women’s History Month at UTM
Senior art exhibits give students opportunity to showcase their work
On Tuesday, March 28, 2017, the UTM Visual and Theatre Arts department began showcasing two senior thesis exhibits. These exhibits will be on display until Friday, April 8. The Department of Visual and Theatre Arts at UTM prides itself by giving students and the people of West Tennessee the opportunity to have educational, artistic and cultural… Continue reading Senior art exhibits give students opportunity to showcase their work
UTM Small Jazz Band performance was soothing
On Tuesday, March 21, 2017, the UTM Small Jazz Band, led by professor Kurt Gorman, performed. The concert circle consisted of Jeremy Jackson on alto saxophone, Patrick Hill on tenor saxophone, Jack Mergen on baritone saxophone, Trevor Belton and Michael Larkin on trumpet, Isaac Spitler on trombone, Gian Garma on piano, Nathaniel O’Neal on bass… Continue reading UTM Small Jazz Band performance was soothing
Now’s the time to spring into music festival season
Festival season is already in full swing, but sometimes it can feel inaccessible to college students, who do not always have a lot of time or money to spend on traveling. With gas prices lower than we have seen in years, driving to festivals is finally becoming a viable option for college students who do not live… Continue reading Now’s the time to spring into music festival season
‘Tale as old as time’ retold
The new adaptation of The Beauty and the Beast, set to air Friday, March 17 is already predicted to break many of the traditional Disney stereotypes. While Belle’s character is portrayed as a strong, independent and free thinking young lady, actress Emma Watson has taken her role as the brunette beauty to a whole new level.… Continue reading ‘Tale as old as time’ retold
SoundWaves granted government incentives package
On March 7, the Metropolitan Council finalized a $13.8 million incentives package for Nashville’s Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center’s newest addition, waterpark SoundWaves. The package, voted to advance in February, will include a level property tax after this year’s appraisal until 2025 and a six year extension on $1 million in tax rebates, according… Continue reading SoundWaves granted government incentives package
College Art Day
College Art Day is an annual event held by the Fine Arts department. Each year the Fine Arts department invites neighboring high schools to come and experience what college art classes are like to find prospective students. Diana Shaw has been the chairmen of the program for 12 years and commented that the event has… Continue reading College Art Day
Additions made to Graceland
Elvis Presley’s Graceland opened its new $45-million-dollar entertainment complex, “Elvis Presley’s Memphis,” Thursday. Graceland, located in Memphis, Tennessee, has not seen any renovation of this size since opening in 1982. Personal artifacts from Presley such as wardrobes, U.S. Army photos, childhood photos and other possessions are displayed throughout the complex. The 20,000-square-foot museum “Elvis: The Entertainer” is… Continue reading Additions made to Graceland
“The Shack” pushes traditional boundaries
The highly anticipated and controversial movie, “The Shack,” hit select theaters tonight. The movie is based off the novel, “The Shack,” written by William P. Young. “The Shack” follows the journey of grief- stricken father Mackenzie Phillips, played by Sam Worthington. During a family camping trip Phillips’ youngest daughter, Missy, is abducted while Makenzie goes… Continue reading “The Shack” pushes traditional boundaries