Find your best travel cloak and warm up your lightsaber. Yes, Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace is back in theaters and in 3D (which is useless and often just distracting in this application). It all starts when two Jedi are called upon to handle negotiations between the Trade Federation and the government of… Continue reading ‘Star Wars’ back on the big screen in 3D
Category: Arts & Entertainment
‘Spamalot’ hits stage in Paducah
The King Arthur legend has long needed humorous musical numbers. Luckily for all of us, Monty Python member Eric Idle was thinking the same thing. Partly based on the Arthurian legend and mostly on the movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot follows the endeavors of King Arthur and his knights as they search… Continue reading ‘Spamalot’ hits stage in Paducah
New Pacer Singers embark on week-long concert tour
On Wednesday, January 11, 2012, the UTM New Pacer Singers, including director Dr. Mark Simmons, returned from a week-long tour of the East Coast, including Norfolk, VA; Baltimore, MD; Philadelphia, PA; and New York City. The list of arenas they performed include McKendree United Methodist Church of Norfolk, VA; the house of Anne Meek, daughter of former UTM chancellor Paul Meek;… Continue reading New Pacer Singers embark on week-long concert tour
From Harry to ‘The Woman’: Daniel Radcliffe back on big screen in a new dark film
As ghost stories go, this one is pretty good. The story isn’t anything you haven’t seen before, but the way it is told gives it a nice fresh feeling. Fans of movies like Paranormal Activity will get their fair share of “BOO!” moments throughout the entire film. It took every chance it got to make… Continue reading From Harry to ‘The Woman’: Daniel Radcliffe back on big screen in a new dark film
Two artists showcase creations of their craft
On Tuesday, November 15, 2010, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., UTM art students Clint Mealer and Kayla Turner had their art showcased in Paul Meek Library, with pieces ranging from images of nature to human body to self. Both students were pleased with the success of the show. “There was a great turnout at… Continue reading Two artists showcase creations of their craft
Chaos and laughs courtesy of Vanguard
One of Shakespeare’s earlier works, The Comedy of Errors, is a farcical play set in Ephesus where mayhem ensues. In the play, there are two sets of twins that are separated at birth. The older of each set ends up in Syracuse being raised by Antipholus major’s father while the younger of each ends up… Continue reading Chaos and laughs courtesy of Vanguard
Review: UTM Piano Ensemble gives talented performance
On Tuesday, November 8, at 7:30 p.m., the Department of Music put on the Piano Ensemble Concert at Trinity Presbyterian Church, featuring students of the UTM piano studio. The show began with a quartet performance of a Mark Wilberg piece, featuring senior Andrew Moore, junior Tori Russell, freshman Ya Chieh Chen and senior Harold Johnson.… Continue reading Review: UTM Piano Ensemble gives talented performance
Review: ‘Bones’ unearths seventh season
On Thursday, November 3, 2011, “Bones” fans got what they had been anticipating for months—the season premiere. And not only was it an exciting season premiere, but an entirely new direction for the show, with lead characters Temperance Brennan and Seeley Booth finally taking their relationship to the next level. In this Fox television show… Continue reading Review: ‘Bones’ unearths seventh season
Review: UTM faculty give flawless performance
On October 13, 2011, at 7:30 p.m., the UTM Department of Music presented the Music Faculty Showcase Concert. Music department head Elaine Harriss introduced the show by explaining the Friends of Music program, where organizations and individuals donate money to the music program. Also, she announced the Silent Auction after the show, giving further funds to Friends of Music. The… Continue reading Review: UTM faculty give flawless performance
Review: Switchfoot succeeds with new album ‘Vice Verses’
After seven successful albums, alternative rock band Switchfoot has hit another creative spark with their latest album, Vice Verses. As Switchfoot is infamous for, this album has a strong lyrical theme of depravity and redemption. Musically, this album is different from their last, which had a more acoustic sound. The electric, rock feel of this… Continue reading Review: Switchfoot succeeds with new album ‘Vice Verses’