Tickets will go on sale Monday, Feb. 28, featuring a top new solo vocalist of the year nominee, with special guest performance from a top vocal group of the year nominee. Eric Church will be rocking out in a life performance with special guest The Band Perry at WCU’s Ramsey Center at 8 p.m. Thursday, […]
African rhythms stir students
February 24, 2011 by
Yesterday February 23rd, the Umdabu Dance Company performed at the Grand Room of WCU’s University Center. The event was sponsored by The Department of Intercultural Affairs and gathered an audience of more than thirty. Veteran South African Dancer and artistic director Johannes “Jomo” Xulu started the performance with an introduction to the culture, nature and […]
A ‘Reason’ spells success
February 18, 2011 by
The Railway Players of Western Carolina University continued their Niggli series performing Reasons to be Pretty written by Neil Labute and directed by Claire Eye. The play showcases two young couples, Greg and Stephanie, who are breaking up, and Kent and Karly, who are “happily” married. The play twists and turns and keeps the audience […]
Be among the first to hear WCU’s new Steinway grand piano
February 15, 2011 by
The Western Carolina School of Music will host the debut of the newest addition to their acclaimed music-makers in a concert on Tuesday Feb. 15. A nine-foot “D” concert grand piano is replacing an older Steinway model that has been providing music for WCU for 34 years. The Feb. 15 concert titled, “Steinway our Way” […]
Student dreams of sharing music with the world
February 10, 2011 by
Jon is unintimidating standing at 5’ 11”, with dark blonde hair and soft hazel eyes. In the classroom he is a good student. His professors say he is mild mannered in class but he always brings a unique perspective. His lyrics speak his mind, and his music is travelling rapidly across campus. With a snappy […]
The Koresh Dance Company performs at WCU
February 9, 2011 by
The Koresh Dance Company, from Philadelphia performed at Western Carolina University on January 20th in the Fine and Performing Arts. The show titled “Evolution” was preformed with dancers who moved with distinctive dominance to portray the of the growth of the human race. As the show went on, the dancing became more appealing and less barbaric. […]
