The Union City High School theatre arts class presented Sunshine at the Capitol Theatre in Union City. Sunshine is adapted from a book of the same name by Madeline author Ludwig Bemelmans. The play is about poor Mr. Sunshine and his new tenant, Miss Moore. Miss Moore teaches a music school for children from her apartment, but Mr.… Continue reading Union City High School brings ‘Sunshine’ to Capitol Theatre
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Oscars put social issues on center stage
The 88th Annual Academy Awards aired on Feb. 28 with hours full of exciting wins, brilliant performances and politically charged monologues. Many have been following the controversy of the “#OscarsSoWhite” scandal that up-roared after the release of names nominated for Oscars this year. The issue lent itself to many actors and actresses, both of color… Continue reading Oscars put social issues on center stage
UTM screens work of faculty Emmy winner
On Feb. 29, the Office of Minority Fairs and fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha, sponsored a viewing of UTM communications instructor Henrietta Giles’ documentary, “Reflect, Reclaim, Rejoice: Preserving the Gift of Black Sacred Music” at 7 p.m. in the Gooch Hall Glen Gallien Auditorium. The United Methodist production was created when the religious group noticed the… Continue reading UTM screens work of faculty Emmy winner
Successful Second “Death By Voice” Competition
The University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Music presented its second “Death By Voice” vocal competition Feb. 23 in the Blankenship Recital Hall. The show was open to both high school and UTM students engaged in private music lessons. Winners receive a personalized plaque and the opportunity to perform their piece at the college’s… Continue reading Successful Second “Death By Voice” Competition
Shakespearean parody to hit the stage
The Department of Visual and Theater Arts will present, “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged, Revised”, starting today through March 3. Written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield, the production is a three man parody that follows friends as they act out and include all of Shakespeare’s 37 plays. After a good response… Continue reading Shakespearean parody to hit the stage
LSA Presents ‘Left, Right and Everything Between’
The League of Striving Artists had an opening reception for its fifth annual exhibit on Feb. 16 at 5 p.m. Titled Left, Right and Everything Between, pieces centered largely on political issues. There were over 70 pieces of student artwork entered and 59 selected for the gallery. “It’s more of a political thing where people… Continue reading LSA Presents ‘Left, Right and Everything Between’
Masquerade Theatre introduces ‘Junie B. Jones’
This week at the Masquerade Theatre in downtown Union City, Junie B. Jones made her debut. “Junie B. Jones: The Musical” is adapted from the Junie B. Jones series of books by Barbara Park. The play covers Junie’s first grade adventures, told through the narration of her very own “top secret personal beeswax” journal. Her… Continue reading Masquerade Theatre introduces ‘Junie B. Jones’
University Singers perform alongside Jackson Symphony Orchestra
The University Singers travelled to Jackson, Tennessee on Saturday to sing with the Jackson Symphony and special guest Anthony Kearns. The University Singers is the open choir of UTM, featuring many special performers ranging in age from freshman all the way up to retired UTM faculty. The group meets three days a week for an… Continue reading University Singers perform alongside Jackson Symphony Orchestra
Super Bowl Half Time Show an Odd Combination
The Super Bowl 50 Pepsi Half Time Show was a unique combination of music from Coldplay, Beyoncé and Bruno Mars. Referred to as “musical celebration of the past, present and future”, it paid tribute to past Superbowl performances and artists. The show opened with Chris Martin, lead singer of Coldplay, kneeling in the grass of… Continue reading Super Bowl Half Time Show an Odd Combination
UTM Greek Organizations host Knocker Ball Tournament
On Saturday morning, Feb. 6, Chi Omega sorority partnered with Phi Sigma Kappa and Iota Phi Theta to host a knocker ball tournament fundraiser at the UT Martin Student Recreation Center. Chi Omega hosts a sports tournament every spring to raise money for Greek Week’s Service Night. “We had a lot bigger turnout today than… Continue reading UTM Greek Organizations host Knocker Ball Tournament