Category: Arts & Entertainment

The Return of the Lyons

As season two of Empire aired last night, Lee Daniels hoped to double the number of viewers from the season one finale, approximately 17.6 million. On March 18, fans were left with their jaws dropped as the Empire Entertainment founder and CEO Lucious Lyon (Terrence Howard) was arrested for the murder of Binky (Cookie’s cousin), which… Continue reading The Return of the Lyons

UTM professor performs recital

Dr. Roberto Mancusi, associate professor of music, performed a faculty vocal recital 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, in the Blankenship Recital Hall. Accompanied by Delana Easley on piano, Mancusi presented a wide-ranged repertoire, including both American and various foreign composers. This included pieces by Haydn, Mahler, Wedd, Verdi and Copland. Fellow professor of music Dr. Amy Yeung, describes the… Continue reading UTM professor performs recital

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts rock Soybean Festival

On Thursday, Sept. 10, at the annual Tennessee Soybean Festival, Martin, Tennessee, erupted to the sonic soundtrack of Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. Hundreds of spectators gathered in downtown Martin to see the rock n’ roll legend. Recently inducted into the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame, Joan Jett’s career in music spans more than 40… Continue reading Joan Jett and the Blackhearts rock Soybean Festival

Skyhawk Marching Band goes to a galaxy far, far away

Every year, the Skyhawk Marching Band fills Graham Stadium with a wall of sound that makes halftime fun and entertaining for everyone. This year, they are taking us all to a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars. Director of Athletic Bands, Dr. Bill Waterman said, “This year, I wanted to do… Continue reading Skyhawk Marching Band goes to a galaxy far, far away

2nd annual ‘Guitar As Art’ debuts their exhibit

The second annual Guitar As Art exhibit, a Soybean Festival event, opened with a reception in the Fine Arts Building gallery Sunday, Sept. 6. The reception doubled as the award ceremony for the grand prize winner. Jackson Taylor was awarded a $500 purchase prize for winning the Best in Show this year. His guitar, Antiqued Ivory,… Continue reading 2nd annual ‘Guitar As Art’ debuts their exhibit