Category: Arts & Entertainment

Vanguard play tackles tough topic

Starting at 8 p.m. on Feb. 23 in the Fine Arts Building’s Little Theatre, a cast of four UTM students will tackle realism through performance of “The Realistic Joneses.” Called an “absurdist comedy” by Kevin Shell, director and assistant professor of Visual and Theatre Arts, the play follows four individuals as they each cope with… Continue reading Vanguard play tackles tough topic

“The Black Lives Matter” Experience

On Feb. 20, Florence Roach and the Ettaro Theater Company of Memphis, Tenn., presented their original play, “Black Lives Matter,” as a part of the 17th annual Civil Rights Conference. The play was an account of historical men and women who made an impact on the progression of African-American lives and how they helped build America.… Continue reading “The Black Lives Matter” Experience

“42nd Street” hit the Carson Center in Paducah this past weekend.

The musical comedy “42nd Street” reached the Carson Center in Paducah, Kentucky this past weekend. The play takes place in New York during the 1930s. The show starts with the lead, Peggy, arriving too late to audition for big time Broadway director Julian Marsh’s new musical “Pretty Lady.” She nevertheless catches the eye of Mr. Marsh, who gives her a… Continue reading “42nd Street” hit the Carson Center in Paducah this past weekend.

Lady Gaga proves there is no halftime from politics

Super Bowl is the time of the year when eager Americans enjoy watching the game and commercials, but political influences have changed the tone for this year’s game. It is also a time of the year when advertisers purchase airtime at very high prices in an effort to convince consumers to buy their products. This year’s game… Continue reading Lady Gaga proves there is no halftime from politics

Annual Reelfoot Lake Eagle Festival introduces visitors to birds of prey

Reelfoot Lake State Park held its 13th annual Eagle Festival on Saturday, Feb. 4. Tennessee Regional Naturalist David Haggard said that this year’s festival saw the most attendees to date, with an estimated 5,000 visitors entering the park for the event. Haggard said that the event is intended to help educate the public about the importance… Continue reading Annual Reelfoot Lake Eagle Festival introduces visitors to birds of prey

‘Greatest Show on Earth’ is closing its curtains for the last time

Due to high costs and a decrease in ticket sales, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s “The Greatest Show on Earth” will not go on. Feld Entertainment, the owner of the circus for over 50 years, announced on Jan. 14, 2017, in a press release that the circus would be holding its last shows on… Continue reading ‘Greatest Show on Earth’ is closing its curtains for the last time

Three reasons for TV fans to say TGIT again

Fans everywhere are excited for the return of TGIT tonight! TGIT (Thank God it’s Thursday) has become the catchphrase for ABC’s Thursday night television series line-up: Greys Anatomy, Scandal, and How to Get Away with Murder. The original premiere date for the line-up was January 19th but it was delayed for a 20/20 pre-Inauguration special… Continue reading Three reasons for TV fans to say TGIT again

Feeling fit for the first time thanks to UTM Student Recreation Center

My muscles burned, my eyes stung from the sweat that seeped into them and my heart beat as quickly as the America’s Top 40 song that played through the speakers. My desire to quit was strong, but my desire to be healthy was stronger, so I kept cycling and focused on the colorful lights dancing… Continue reading Feeling fit for the first time thanks to UTM Student Recreation Center