On Friday, September 13, 2011, local musician Lizzy Cox performed at the Looking Glass, giving listeners a refreshing sound to accompany their coffee and conversation. The music lineup was a diverse mesh of Cox’ original songs, such as “Magic Water” and “Unbelieving,” and country and classic rock artists, such as Journey, Guns and Roses and Miranda Lambert.… Continue reading Review: Local musician entertains at Looking Glass
Category: Arts & Entertainment
9:09 does not disappoint
Laughs filled the Watkins Auditorium on Thursday, Sept. 29 due to the comedy styling of Ronnie Jordan. Ronnie Jordan, an Atlanta native, was the featured comedian at the Student Activities Council’s 9:09 comedy series. Students had nothing but overwhelming things to say about the life-mocking comedian. “The show was amazing! I had a great time… Continue reading 9:09 does not disappoint
UTM hosts annual Skyhawk Marching Band Invitational
On September 17, the Skyhawk Marching Band Invitational (SMBI) took place from 2:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., giving high schools the chance to perform on the UTM campus. “One of the main purposes of SMBI is to give marching bands the opportunity to compete. It gives high school bands a good time, coming and seeing what other bands do,” said Elaine Harriss, UTM Music… Continue reading UTM hosts annual Skyhawk Marching Band Invitational
Review: Demi Lovato is ‘Unbroken’
When many people think of Demi Lovato, maybe they think of a pretty face, or Disney Channel, or of a strong voice. But, the story goes much deeper. Lovato recently recovered from bulimia, anorexia, self-mutilation and bipolar disorder. Last fall, all appeared to be going well for the beautiful vocalist. However, her world was shaking, and she… Continue reading Review: Demi Lovato is ‘Unbroken’
Review: Uncle Kracker brings crowd together at Soybean
Last Thursday night, on Sept. 8, Uncle Kracker played at the Soybean Festival, spreading the joy of his music to the town of Martin. With Martin being such a small town, there’s not always a multitude of big events like this to go to. So, looking at the crowd that night, the excitement could be seen on… Continue reading Review: Uncle Kracker brings crowd together at Soybean
UTM kicks off Black History Month
On Sunday, January 29, 2012, the UTM Department of Music, Department of English and Modern Foreign Languages, College of Humanities and Fine Arts and Black Student Association presented Of Ebony Embers: Vignettes of the Harlem Renaissance. This show was performed by actor Chris White and The Core Ensemble, including Tahirah Whittington (Cello), Chien-I Yang (Piano)… Continue reading UTM kicks off Black History Month
Chamber ensembles featured in recital
On Tuesday, Nov. 16, the Department of Music at UTM put on the Chamber Ensembles Concert. It began at 7:30 p.m. in Watkins Auditorium and featured various ensembles such as the Acrimonious Competition Saxophone Quintet, the Horn Ensemble and the Four Stikx Clarinet Quartet. The pieces played by each ensemble took the audience into the… Continue reading Chamber ensembles featured in recital