“Dredd” doesn’t seem to be anything that it promises and yet isn’t wholly terrible. Set in the future where law enforcement officers are judge, jury and executioner all rolled into one, it’s difficult to pin down what the filmmakers were aiming for. Contrary to what the commercials and promos would suggest about the plot, it’s… Continue reading Review: ‘Dredd’ falls short
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Review: Masquerade Theatre’s ‘Steel Magnolias’ succeeds
“Steel Magnolias” is a Comedy/Drama that examines the events that took place over a two-year period in the lives of six women, set in a beauty shop, located in the fictional small town of Chinquapin, La. The play’s underlying themes are the importance of family and the value of friendship. The true meanings of these… Continue reading Review: Masquerade Theatre’s ‘Steel Magnolias’ succeeds
Grand Funk Railroad entertains all ages at Soybean
There were people of all ages, from little children to older generations, listening to Grand Funk Railroad Friday, Sept. 7. There were so many people there that most of the stands were full, with others sitting in portable chairs and standing in front of the stage. There probably would have been many more people if… Continue reading Grand Funk Railroad entertains all ages at Soybean
Magic of theater offers home away from home
Ever since men have been able to walk and talk they have been performing. The theatre is the perfect mix of fantasy and reality. It allows a person to transform and escape his or her life for a while. With a flurry of powder, a tuck of the shirt, and bright lights, men and women… Continue reading Magic of theater offers home away from home
Percussion captivates with Flatts’ drummer
On 7:30 p.m., Apr. 11 at UC 112 the UTM Percussion Studio hosted their annual spring concert with special guest Rascal Flatts drummer Jim Riley. UTM Associate Professor of Percussion Julie Hill said the show was a huge success. “I felt it was one of best concerts ever. The students were well prepared and the performance was a celebration of hard work rather… Continue reading Percussion captivates with Flatts’ drummer
Jason Bishop mystifies audience at SAC 9:09
Magic and illusion shows are a rare treat now days, but luckily for everyone who still loves to be mystified by the magical sleight-of-hand, we have Jason Bishop. The SAC hosts a 9:09 event somewhere around every month, and this time we got a great treat. Sometimes magicians and illusionists do a lot of similar… Continue reading Jason Bishop mystifies audience at SAC 9:09
Rave review for student art show
The new art exhibition combines three of my great loves: teapots, chainmail, and stoneware cups. This art exhibition features the art of Melissa Michel, Landon Blakesley and Kylee Dotson. Kylee Dotson, a senior Fine and Performing Arts major, is showing stoneware pieces, created via pottery wheel. In keeping with her theme of making a connection,… Continue reading Rave review for student art show
Don’t miss out on delicious wings
If you are anything like me, you love chicken wings, from the melt-your-face-off hot to the savory-sweet flavors. And these days, it’s hard to find a good wing place that won’t charge you an arm and a leg to satisfy your craving. Buffalo Wild Wings seems to be the first place that everyone first thinks… Continue reading Don’t miss out on delicious wings
‘Act of Valor’ honors fallen West Tennessee hero
Act of Valor topped the box office with $24.5 million this past weekend. Act of Valor” proved to be an exceptional, action-packed film due in part to the new faces of the active-duty Navy SEALS being in the spotlight. This has to be one of the best military films that has been produced recently because… Continue reading ‘Act of Valor’ honors fallen West Tennessee hero
Review: The Fray takes No. 3 on Billboard’s Top 200
After successful singles such as “Over My Head (Cable Car)” and “How to Save a Life,” The Fray has created catchy anthems once again with their new album, Scars and Stories, which came out Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. On this album, the piano rock band from Denver explores the idea of loneliness and heartache and… Continue reading Review: The Fray takes No. 3 on Billboard’s Top 200