“Whee See You” – Pride Of The Mountains 2016 show revealed

The theater went dark, the eager students went silent and it hit the screen….. On Saturday, April 30, 2016 in the UC Theater, the upcoming Pride of The Mountains (POTM) marching band show was revealed publicly. Roughly 200 students in the marching program came out to find out what the show concept was going to be. […]

The story of Gypysies comes to an end

“Let me entertain you, let me make you smile…… and if you’re real good, i’ll make you feel good…” This tune rung through the halls the whole night but progressively changed meanings each time it was sung – from completely innocent to completely sexual. Western Carolina University’s School of Stage and Screen production of “Gypsy” in the […]

The life of a “Gypsy”

“When you are on stage you are basically naked. When you are acting you’re baring your soul and when you have lines and you have lyrics and music just for yourself it’s a very vulnerable thing to do,” said Kylee Verhoff, the lead actor in the new musical “Gypsy,” the last production of the School […]

Story of a ‘Gypsy’ is about to unfold

The story of gypsy’s is soon to unfold at Western Carolina University. Put on by the School of Stage and Screen the classic musical “Gypsy.” The production is scheduled to show at the Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. April 14 through Saturday, April 16 and 3:00 p.m. on April 17. Tickets […]

Battle of the Bands or just a showcase?

Five bands took the stage, but none took away a prize…. Last Minute Productions (LMP) hosted their second Battle of the Bands competition/showcase Tuesday April 5, 2016 in the University Center Grandroom at Western Carolina University. What was originally planned to be a Battle of the Bands turned into a showcase for five different bands. […]

A peak into the mind of a Chicago artist

Chicago based painter and teacher Molly Zuckerman-Hartung visited WCU on March 29 to talk about her art, with work showcased and created from Chicago, New York, Miami to California. Her work reflects nothing but experimental, engaging and abstract. Around 40 students attended the lecture organized by Professor Ron Laboray from the School of Art and Design, to […]