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

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