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Nikki Caruso, a sophomore theater arts major (left), plays Ismene and Ashley C. Kirby, a senior theater arts major (right), plays Antigone in the famous Greek tragedy. |
Modern touch to ancient tragedy 'Antigone'
by Ryan Finn
Staff Writer
Forget what you thought you knew about “Antigone,” the ancient Greek tragedy written by Sophocles.
The departments of theatre and dance at Appalachian State University are collaborating to present the time-honored text in a new way. Special effects, choreography and abstract scenic design are some of the new devices created for the production.
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Rangers put spin on bluegrass
by Kyle Conrad
Staff Writer
An area rich with the tradition of stringed music will host one of the most promising new bluegrass bands in the Southeast today.
Steep Canyon Rangers features four just-out-of-college instrumentalists who have taken the bluegrass world by storm with their innovative style and their contemporary “spin” on bluegrass music.
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Roots-rock band plays Black Cat
by Lindsay Craven
Staff Writer
Self described roots-rock band Dodd Ferrelle and The Tinfoil Stars will play at Black Cat Burrito tomorrow night.
“Black Cat was incredibly easy to deal with and they were very responsive when we were looking for venues,” the band’s manager Walt Welchel said.
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APPS sponsors talent contest
by Kyle Conrad
Staff Writer
Appalachian State University students will have a chance to see their fellow friends in a talent contest showcasing 10 contestants’ individual skills.
“We wanted to show talent on campus,” Special Events chairperson of Appalachian Popular Programming Society Adam C. Faulkner said. “We like to get our students involved so they can promote themselves.”
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