British Floetry Defines Poetic Neo-Soul; OK Go Preens for Pop Stardom

By Staff Editor | October 10

Floetry Floetic 4 Stars Coldplay, The Strokes, Starsailor -- they came and conquered the attention of many Americans. But that was rock and roll. ...

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Program for Authors Aids Writing Skills

By Brook Corwin | October 10

While most students cram for their midterm exams, senior Charles Battle is at work on his anthology of poetry. And with 40 lines due every week, it's ...

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'Party People' Throws Out History for Musical Myth

By Erin Sullivan | October 10

"24 Hour Party People" 4 Stars Never has pathological lying been so appealing. "24 Hour Party People," the newest import from England, tells the approximate ...

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Local Bands Get Behind Student Radio

By Natalie Harry | October 10

WXYC Benefit Concert Cat's Cradle, Oct. 4 4 Stars It was garage band central at Cat's Cradle on Saturday night as local musicians gathered in support ...

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Babes Boast Bitchin' Performance at ArtsCenter

By Caroline Lindsey | October 10

Four Bitchin' Babes Carrboro ArtsCenter Friday, Oct. 4 5 Stars "In the words of the great Gloria Steinem, 'We've become the men we wanted to marry,'" ...

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Poetry In Motion

By Caroline Lindsey | October 10

There are poets all around us. Too often though, their poems remain within the pages of their journals, never to see the light of day. But Tuesday nights ...

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"Martha" Escapes Cliches, Teases Audience

By Kristen Williams | October 10

"Mostly Martha" 4 Stars "Mostly Martha" might look like Jell-O, but it tastes like creme brulee. Simple in composition yet strong in story, the movie ...

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Adams Angers Fans With Surprisingly Solid Recycled Songs

By Brian Millikin | October 10

Ryan Adams Demolition 4 Stars Ryan Adams wants to make you mad. The would-be king of alt-country rock, poised at the precipice of widespread commercial ...

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Dive Recommends

By Ashley Harrell | October 10

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Fiery 'Dragon' Brings Bite Back to Hannibal Lecter Series

By Duncan Pittman | October 10

"Red Dragon" 4 Stars It's time to break out the fava beans and Chianti. "Red Dragon" -- the first chapter in the Hannibal Lecter trilogy -- has swept ...

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Youth Angst Society Provides Outlet for Fledgling Writers

By Jill Spivey | October 10

Writing is a tough racket. Becoming a good writer is difficult enough. But the problem for many authors is not getting the words on the paper but getting ...

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Sparklefest To Rock Local 506

By Aaron Freeman | October 9

Indie pop. Power pop. The new pop underground. Regardless of the term used, fans of the independent pop scene will have their hands full beginning Wednesday ...

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Professor Blends Intimacy, Power in Performance

By Evan Lucas | October 8

Thomas Otten Hill Hall Auditorium Sunday, Oct. 6

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Human Inadequacy Ties Two Plays Together

By Diane Eikenberry | October 8

The emotion of human inadequacy filled for an hour Sunday a small theater lined with cabinets. Ghost and Spice Productions presented two one-act plays ...

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Sculptures Bring Creativity to the Outdoors

By Erin Sullivan | October 8

In the winding paths of the N.C. Botanical Gardens, steel bees swirl above hungry pitcher plants, a heron named Elvis perches on the bank of a water lily ...

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Barretto Brings Conga to Campus

By Brook Corwin | October 7

For about 30 seconds, Ray Barretto seemed out of rhythm with his bandmates. The world-renowned conga player began his performance Friday night in Hill ...

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UNC Orchestra Captures Audience With Powerful Performance

By Natalie Harry | October 4

When Ludwig von Beethoven's "Pastoral" symphony debuted in December of 1808 in Vienna, Austria, the theater was unheated and the musicians hadn't been ...

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Gran Torino Takes Slow Route to Success

By Tacque Kirksey | October 3

Some artists achieve massive success overnight and all the perks that come with it; some have to record three albums just to get a bus. Gran Torino is ...

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'Sweet Home' Attempts to Avoid Southern Stereotypes

By Allison Rost | October 3

"Sweet Home Alabama" 3 Stars

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'Buffy' Musical No Joke; Spill Frontman Gets the Blues

By Staff Editor | October 3

Buffy the Vampire Slayer "Once More, With Feeling" Soundtrack

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