Nick Rashad Burroughs is spreading truth, beauty, freedom, and love around the country as Toulouse-Lautrec on the National Tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical. “That’s the core message of the show – my character specifically. I hope that people leave the show feeling a sense of escapism and allow the spectacle of the love story […]

The Theatre Arts Program at North Carolina A&T State University closes its season with a comedy that was first banned in Paris in 1667 because of its cutting political and religious satire. Often subtitled, The Hypocrite, this French masterpiece centers on the title character, Tartuffe, who is an imposter invited into the home of a […]

The Greensboro Symphony Orchestra (GSO) presents the sixth installment of its Season of the Seven Masterworks Concert Series on April 6 at 8 p.m. Hosted at the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts, this concert promises an unforgettable experience under the baton of the brilliant guest conductor and candidate for the role of GSO […]

She was a pioneer. A political warrior. A woman who’s earned an esteemed place in herstory. After Frederick Douglass (1848), Edwin Taylor (1904) and Channing E Phillips (1968). Before Jesse Jackson (1984), Alan Keyes (1992) and Barack Obama (2008). There was Shirley Chisholm (1972). All vied to be president of the United States. She was […]

The significance of Black History Month resonates all year, emerging from the empowering creativity of Greensboro authors, artists in all media and especially the spoken word. A passionate presentation by Jasmine and Clement Mallory highlighted an evening at the African American Atelier in downtown Greensboro. The couple’s commanding performances projected the power and purpose of […]

Blast off! This gripping sci-fi/dra/thr holds attention from the moment astronaut Dr. Kira Foster (Ariana DeBose, West Side Story) enters the International Space Station (I.S.S.). In the near future and 254 miles above sea level, Foster is welcomed by fellow American astronauts Gordon (Chris Messina, King Richard) and Christian (John Gallagher) as she enters the […]

This year’s Grammy Awards included powerful performances from the likes of Stevie Wonder, Fantasia, Joni Mitchell and more, and Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter was honored with the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award. Though it was a celebratory, talent-filled celebration, there were behind-the-scenes drama and onstage moments that have people still talking after what is known as […]

As 2023 ends, this year’s best films are vying for awards that will crescendo with the Oscar race. Film fans don’t have to watch from the sidelines. They can join the fun and view them all in theaters, VOD or on streaming services. Producers, directors, screenwriters, actors and behind the lens talent have given their […]

In a year of achievements and setbacks, 2023 said goodbye to several significant personalities who left a lasting impression on the entertainment, sports, civil rights and art industries. Their achievements have influenced countless generations. Here, we list just some of those losses. Richard Roundtree: Iconic Star of “Shaft’ (1942–2023) Hollywood said goodbye to Richard Roundtree, […]

“Land back!” It’s a call to action that powers this very insightful documentary. That rallying cry is part of a stream of thought that you can watch, study and internalize. You learn that Native Americans have a deep connection to their land and nature. Specifically, their discussions center on the Lakota Nation’s fight to reclaim […]

A beloved holiday tradition will soon return to the Piedmont Triad when the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) debuts the 2023 production of “The Nutcracker” at the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts. Beginning Thursday, Dec. 7, through Sunday, Dec. 10, UNCSA will present five performances of “The Nutcracker” there […]

The festive Holiday Season began in Greensboro with a colorful parade of dancers, prancers, and a gaggle of entertaining enhancers of all kinds. The drizzle failed to put a damper on the day’s best event as Triad residents gathered along the parade route in downtown Greensboro to hear musicians in a host of bands, watch […]

He was one of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s chief lieutenants. Why is he only getting attention now? Bayard Rustin (Colman Domingo, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom) was gay at a time in the ’60s when he was shunned by MLK’s other associates. He regained his stature in the civil rights leader’s camp when he imagined, […]

The 9th Annual Greensboro Veterans Day Parade was held on Saturday, November 14. It began at noon at the corner Lindsay Street and Elm Street. The line- up included veterans, color guards, marching bands, cars, motorcycles, military vehicles, ROTC units, as well as active duty personnel, and Gold Star families from Guilford County.

On a chilly morning, bands, dancers, and alumni of North Carolina A&T State University bundled up to participate in the annual Greatest Homecoming on Earth (GHOE) Homecoming Parade which traversed along Lindsay Street to the cheers and shouts of “Aggie Pride.” The colorful parade, part of the Greatest Homecoming on Earth, moved along with vigor […]

A&T’s homecoming is a beloved tradition and for many students and alumni choosing the right outfit is a crucial aspect of the celebration.

Why in the 21st century is anyone making a film about the Native American experience from a White man’s perspective? What is there to gain? Just great artistry that overshadows indigenous people. Author David Grann based his novel Killers of the Flower Moon on information he gathered from FBI reports and archival materials. His mix […]

It’s refreshing when a film poses answers to the most confounding social issues. Countless feature films and documentaries exam the plight of systems and institutions that treat Black folks unfairly. Too few offer solutions. That’s the reason this based-on-fact and real people drama is so illuminating. It offers results. Prison reform is a hot topic, […]

Greensboro’s international celebration — North Carolina Folk Festival — dominated three days downtown with scores of music, dance, song, food trucks galore, diverse artisans, all embracing a colorful and joyful blend of disparate cultures and traditions. Music resonated from four main stages, throughout the downtown streets and at Center City Park. The Folk Fest attracted […]

The North Carolina Folk Festival announced the performers who will appear on its stages in downtown Greensboro this weekend, September 8, 9, and 10. A large-scale, free-admission, outdoor event, the N.C. Folk Fest celebrates the rich diversity of America’s roots and heritage, as well as North Carolina’s regional traditions. The performers announced hail from and […]