Born into a family of psychics without any ability of her own, Blue Sargent has been told for as long as she can remember that she will one day kill her true love with only a kiss. For Blue, a free spirit who aims to make her mark on the world and to step… Continue reading Book Review: Raven Boys: Supernatural reality
Category: Arts & Entertainment
Vanguard auditions set for ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’
Auditions will be Sept. 9-Sept. 10 for Vanguard Theatre’s production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, which comes to Martin in October. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest is about a psychiatric hospital in Oregon. The play, just like the book, is narrated by a patient, Ken Kesey. The patients have long been ensconced… Continue reading Vanguard auditions set for ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’
Lee Brice’s themes strum night away
Country music sensation, Lee Brice, rocked the stage Saturday, Sept. 6, at Martin’s 21st Annual Tennessee Soybean Festival. Kicking off the night with his fourth single, Parking Lot Party from his 2012 album, Hard to Love, Brice started a party of his own. The crowd exploded as he entered the stage and Brice himself seemed amused by… Continue reading Lee Brice’s themes strum night away
Guitar as Art strikes multidimensional chord
The Guitar as Art exhibit, part of the 21st Annual Tennessee Soybean Festival, displaying acoustic guitars transformed into 2D artwork by students, alumni and local residents, was on display in the Fine Arts Building Gallery Aug. 31-Sept. 6. Cutaway acoustic guitars were issued to 28 participating artists. The artists were allowed to use any theme,… Continue reading Guitar as Art strikes multidimensional chord
Little River Band Concert Friday Night
Martin’s Soybean Festival hosted the Little River Band Friday, Sept. 5. At precisely 9 p.m. Wayne Nelson (bass guitar/lead vocals), Greg Hind (guitar/vocals), Rich Herring (guitar/vocals), Chris Marion (keyboards, vocals) and Ryan Ricks (drums/vocals) entered the stage. Lawn chairs littered the town square before and after the show while their owners enjoyed the environment. “I really liked… Continue reading Little River Band Concert Friday Night
Thunderbolt Broadcasting hosts 2014 Soybean Singing Bee
Thunderbolt Broadcasting, Martin’s local radio station, hosted their annual Soybean Singing Bee Friday, Sept. 5. This year had a great turn out and had many people willing to chance their luck at singing the correct lines to the songs played. The Singing Bee’s host, Kevin Bartholomew, actually participated last year in the Singing Bee and… Continue reading Thunderbolt Broadcasting hosts 2014 Soybean Singing Bee
We the Kings entertains all during Soybean’s UTM Student Night
We the Kings opened to an enthusiastic standing room only crowd Thursday night, part of the Soybean Festival’s annual UTM Student Night hosted by the Student Activities Committee and the City of Martin. “I’m totally excited for We the Kings,” said Ashton Priest, a UTM freshman. The Florida native punk-pop band performed its big hit… Continue reading We the Kings entertains all during Soybean’s UTM Student Night
The Cadillac Three provides upbeat rhythms
With bright stage lights and a relaxed atmosphere, The Cadillac Three took center stage during the Soybean Festival Sept. 2 at 8 :45 p.m. in Martin. From the first chord released by the lead guitarist, Jaren Johnston, the crowd knew that it was in for a great concert. “They sounded like Kid Rock, who got a… Continue reading The Cadillac Three provides upbeat rhythms
UTM welcomes freshmen with refreshing foam bath
SAC’s annual Foam party began at 7 p.m. Tuesday night on the south lawn behind the University Center. The party’s disc jockey was provided by Official DJ’s Unlimited, of Martin. “I love when SAC has events like these. They’re a lot of fun,” said Corey Morris, a junior. The event featured glow sticks and multiple showers to clean off the “foam” and dirt.… Continue reading UTM welcomes freshmen with refreshing foam bath
UTM lecturer releases new paranormal book
UTM lecturer releases her second book in her ghostly romance series to add to your book collection. Merry Brown, Philosophy lecturer and author of young adult paranormal books has released her fourth book. Brown began her career as an author in 2010 with the young adult book The Knowers, and its follow up The Second… Continue reading UTM lecturer releases new paranormal book