Daniel Musgrave and The Do-Rite Daddys held a concert in downtown Martin on Thursday, June 6 at 7 p.m. in conjunction with Martin Community Band’s summer concert series. The band performed the first of two summer concerts, which are to be held between Martin Community Band’s biweekly performances. The band is comprised of three young men, Daniel Musgrave, JakeFlippin and Kyle… Continue reading Musgrave and The Do-Rite Daddys give downtown show
Martin Community Band launches summer concert series
On Thursday, May 30, the newly-formed Martin Community Band performed its first concert in the UC Ballroom at 7 p.m., giving audience members a taste of the South with the theme, “Southern Hospitality.” Even though the ensemble, made up of both UTM students and faculty and community members, began this summer under the direction of UTM Director of Bands Dr. John Oelrich, the idea has been circling around… Continue reading Martin Community Band launches summer concert series
Review: ‘The Great Gatsby’ impresses
“The Great Gatsby” far exceeded my expectations. To be clear, I never read the book and no, I don’t know how I missed that in high school. The point is this: I can’t make any comparisons between the book and movie. The film follows Nick Caraway as he spends the summer of 1922 becoming entranced… Continue reading Review: ‘The Great Gatsby’ impresses
UTM professor publishes first book in new series
Haunted houses and TV shows aren’t the typical expectation when someone mentions Martin, Tenn., but in Merry Brown’s newest book, “Gold Manor Ghost House,” that is exactly what one gets. Brown’s newest book was published May 2 and is a young adult Paranormal Romance novel. Brown says her inspiration for this book was her love for… Continue reading UTM professor publishes first book in new series
Masquerade Theatre’s ‘The Odd Couple’ debuts May 31
Masquerade Theatre’s production of “The Odd Couple” opens May 31 at the Capitol Theatre in downtown Union City. “The Odd Couple” is a Comedy by Neil Simon that examines male friendships and all the unique ways that men deal with the challenges they find themselves faced with. Through hilarious physical comedy and male camaraderie among… Continue reading Masquerade Theatre’s ‘The Odd Couple’ debuts May 31
Review: ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ stands its ground
“Star Trek Into Darkness” makes absolutely no apologies as it lights up the theater. For the Trekkies out there, the following sentence contains a rather important spoiler, which you may or may not have surmised from the advertisements. Yup, John Harrison is Khan. I apologize for bringing it up, but it would be extremely difficult… Continue reading Review: ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ stands its ground
JSU secures bid over UTM in championship
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks defeated the UTM Skyhawks in the 2013 OVC softball championship 2-0, on May 12. Despite their efforts, the Skyhawks were unable to score a single run during the game. The first four innings proved to be tough for both teams as it was a constant battle of the quickest outs. It was not until the bottom of the… Continue reading JSU secures bid over UTM in championship
UTM takes out No. 3 seed in OVC Championship
The Skyhawks eliminated Eastern Kentucky University from the championship in game 12 of the tournament. UTM lead strong in the first inning when the second player up to bat, Kayla Wade, hit her second homerun of the championship. Wade also sent Kelsey Dixon back around the bases which gave theSkyhawks an early lead over the Colonels. The second inning… Continue reading UTM takes out No. 3 seed in OVC Championship
UTM dominates over SIUE in game 10
The Skyhawks dominated and received the win over the No. 2 seed, Southern Illinois University, in game 10 of the softball championship on May 11. The first inning looked to be a slow start for the Skyhawks where they were unable to attain any runs. However, this did not discourage them from coming out strong in the second inning… Continue reading UTM dominates over SIUE in game 10
Skyhawks take down Eagles in game eight
Skyhawks soared over the Eagles in the eighth game of the OVC softball Championship May 10, with a final score of 5-2. The game, which was originally scheduled for May 9 at 5:30 p.m., was delayed because of rain. Morehead was able to put an early run on the board. The Skyhawksrefused to allow the Eagles to maintain… Continue reading Skyhawks take down Eagles in game eight