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Multi-award-winning artist, songwriter, film & television composer, and producer Raphael Saadiq announced “Raphael Saadiq Revisits Tony! Toni! Toné!, the JUST ME & YOU TOUR,” which will grace stages across the U.S. this fall. 4 THE KATHARINE is the restaurant in the Kimpton Cardinal Hotel. It is named for Katharine Reynolds. She loved Parisian style and French cafes, and as a member of the illustrious tobacco-wealthy Winston-Salem family, she had the means to maintain the lifestyle. 6 In a world still reeling from the events of Sept. 11th, 2001, there were further shockwaves when ENRON — which had been hailed in Forbes Magazine as “America’s most innovative company” — suddenly and shockingly declared bankruptcy in December of that year. 7 Enjoy merchandise, entertainment and music from headliner LionTracks during the International Village FOOD AND MUSIC FESTIVAL 7 THE RESONANCE PROJECT consists of musicians and neuroscientists who have come together to find a solution to
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RAPHAEL SAADIQ REVISITS “TONY! TONI! TONÉ: JUST ME & YOU TOUR 2023” PRESS RELEASE Multi-award-winning artist, songwriter, film & television composer, and producer Raphael Saadiq announced “Raphael Saadiq Revisits Tony! Toni! Toné!, the Just Me & You Tour,” which will grace stages across the U.S. this fall. The long-awaited return of the Oakland, CA R&B legends launched on September 22 in Charlotte, at the Ovens Auditorium and visits major markets coast-to-coast, rolling through New York, NY, Chicago, IL, Nashville, TN, and Los Angeles, CA, before wrapping the year back in the bay, at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland, CA, on November 14 and The Masonic in San Francisco on November 17. Produced by Live Nation Urban, the tour marks a momentous homecoming as Raphael Saadiq, his brother D’Wayne Wiggins, and Timothy Christian Riley perform as Tony! Toni! Toné! for the first time in nearly 25 years. The Tonys set will feature classic R&B smashes like “Feels Good,” “Anniversary,” and “It Never Rains (In Southern California),” plus brand-new material. For this expansive, full-evening performance, Saadiq also taps his deep catalog, performing
tracks from his acclaimed solo albums, the music of his short-lived but beloved R&B supergroup Lucy Pearl, plus the hits he wrote for artists like D’Angelo, Daniel Caesar, Brent Faiyaz, Solange and Beyoncé. “I’ve always wanted to put my family back together,” said Saadiq. “Playing with the Tonys again is a thank you to the fans, the Super Tonians, for supporting all my musical efforts. Without those who were with us from Day One, where would I be? But the main reason is that my father, Charlie Wiggins, would’ve wanted it this way–to see me, D’Wayne, and Tim playing together again.” Alex Pappademas in the New York
Disney animated series Marvel’s Moon Girl and the Devil Dinosaur. Platinum-selling R&B super-band Tony! Toni! Toné! formed out of Oakland, CA, a city ripe for producing the best of soul and funk musical interpolation. The group’s 1986 debut offering Who? lived on Billboard’s “Top Pop Albums” chart for 44 weeks peaking at #69 in the Top 100. The platinum-selling album spawned the #1 R&B hit “Little Walter,” and the next three singles, “Born Not to Know,” “Baby Doll,” and “For the Love of You,” were all Top 10 R&B singles. The trio self-produced their 1990 sophomore offering of The Revival, also platinum-selling, which bested their debut by charting for 66 weeks on the “Top Pop Albums” chart and peaking at #34. The album spawned several #1 R&B hits with “It Never Rains (In Southern California),” “Feels Good,” “The Blues,” and “Whatever You Want,” all topping the R&B charts. “Feels Good” was the group’s first single to breach the Top 10 of the Billboard “Hot 100.” The group released Sons of Soul in 1992 and their final album House of Music, in 1996. All tickets may be purchased through RaphaelSaadiqMusic.com. !
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he Katharine is the restaurant in the Kimpton Cardinal Hotel. It is named for Katharine Reynolds. She loved Parisian style and French cafes, and as a member of the illustrious tobacco-wealthy Winston-Salem family, she had the means to maintain the lifestyle. Styled as an art deco French brasserie, with tile floors and filament lighting, the restaurant occupies a section on the ground floor of the historic Reynolds building, a precursor to the Empire State Building. Setting and seating encourage lingering, multi-course meals and conversation. I rank the ambiance here at the highest level. See the YES! Weekly website (yesweekly.com) for a full article about The Katharine’s bar, led by Justin Rankin. Suffice to say, it occupies stellar status as well. The wine list is one of the best I have seen. Heavily endowed with French selections, befitting the restaurant’s theme, it does not lean toward economy, but it
strikes me as reasonable, pricewise, given quality. Domestic offerings are not as extensive, but they are easy to find and to recommend. The wine team merits recognition by name: Meghan Sigurdson, Food and Beverage Director; Mark William Patykewich and Erik Carpenter, cowine Directors. This is a place where you just can’t go wrong with a wine choice, no matter where your inclinations lead, and servers at the table can make wellinformed recommendations as well. Executive Chef Danny Tippetts took the helm in the kitchen in March of this year. He grew interested in culinary work watching “Great Chefs of The World” after school. He first worked in a professional kitchen at age 15, then became a dishwasher for Wyndham International when he was 19. “That didn’t last very long before the chef took me under his wing and started me cooking. Kinda threw to the wolves actually, but it paid off. I made Sous Chef there when I was 21. I have been a professional chef for 25 years.”
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He left Wyndham after seven years to work at Ballantyne Country Club in Charlotte, under Chef Bill Schutz, who inspired further aspirations. “He pushed me to apply for my first Executive Chef position at Piper Glen. I was there for about three and a half years during the recession. I was asked to come back to Ballantyne after that.” Chef Tippetts stayed at Ballantyne for a little over three more years before taking over as Executive Chef at the Great Wolf Lodge in Concord. He was with Great Wolf Resorts for over seven years before coming to the Kimpton Cardinal. The world of chefs is characterized by frequent turnover. This history, in contrast, is consistent and steady, much like his food. Ingredients are familiar, dishes well-conceived, preparations skillfully executed. Although named in French, everything is easy to understand. I would be hard pressed to name any restaurant I have enjoyed more. One of the starters on his menu is Oeuf Mimosa au Foie Gras. I wonder why more restaurants don’t offer deviled eggs. Just about everybody in this area loves them, and they create a palate for chef creativity. Here, yolks are blended with foie gras mousse, inserted with a sliver of crisp duck prosciutto — quite a treat. Moules Mariniere consists of Prince Edward Island Mussels bathed in saffron broth, interspersed with roasted cherry tomatoes, sautéed sliced leeks and fennel. Cooks deglaze the pan with a saffron-infused wine, then finish the dish with butter to make more of a butter sauce. The bowl is presented with abundant baguette slices grilled to a dark crust. The broth, by itself, is worthy of sipping (we asked for a soup spoon). Mussels taste fresh, no muddy aftertaste, no grit. When you pick up one of those tomatoes, or even yet, one of the white root vegetable slices, the interplay is just wonderful. One of the best rendi-
tions of this perennial favorite I have encountered. Heirloom Tomato salad dresses leafy greens with sherry vinegar reduction, scattered with Valbreso feta cheese. This has a soft texture similar to goat cheese, but milder flavor. Pistou is a blend of garlic, fresh basil, and olive oil, a lovely deep green contrast and flavor match for the tomatoes. Entrées include suggested wine pairings. They proved to be quite well conceived. Truite Grenobloise uses North Carolina farmed rainbow trout — always a good foundation, enhanced with lemon and capers, for a spritely effect. This is a classic treatment, well executed here. The fish is placed over roasted fingerling potatoes — salted perfectly, a rare compliment in this regard, plus haricot vert. My wife paid these green beans the supreme compliment. She ate them. Believe me, for her, this constitutes a singular occurrence, one I have never been able to duplicate myself. They are sautéed with shallots and garlic, the pan deglazed with white wine and vegetable stock. Risotto aux Champignon des Bois, by itself, constitutes an easy to recommend vegetarian entrée. The blend of roasted cremini, shiitake, oyster, and porcini mushrooms, simmered in mushroom stock from dried porcinis, marries well with the creamy risotto. The combination begs for a pinot noir, and this list offers two by the glass. Both — one from France, the other from Oregon — are very good. I wanted to try another seafood, so I added salmon. In this context, it’s a simple, seared segment placed alongside. A more elaborate salmon entrée is also available. Canard aux la Ronce, based on Maple Leaf Farms duck breast, is cooked just right for me, not dry or overcooked, but also not rare. The skin is crisp, the meat tender and flavorful, enhanced with five
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spice blend (cinnamon, clove, pepper, star anise and ginger), resting in parsnip purée — highly flavorful in its own right, plus cylinders of crisp fried potato, all decorated with blackberry demiglace. Roasted baby carrots lend color as well as flavor. Beouf Bourguignon is based on braised beef short ribs, fork tender and deeply flavored, surrounded by red wine reduction. Cipollini onion confit and mushrooms are an ideal enhancement. A few Brussels sprout leaves decorate the plate, while truffle pomme purée makes flavor more elaborate. I have had two desserts from this menu. Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee produces rich custardy flavor from organic Tahitian vanilla beans, capped with burnt sugar crust. Bittersweet Chocolate Pot de crème oozes dark chocolate and caramel, from under a torched marshmallow meringue. Toasted graham cracker crumb crust plays host. Ambience, food, wine, bar, service — The Katharine does it all at the highest level. This is one of the Triad’s best. !
JOHN BATCHELOR has been writing about eating and drinking since 1981. Over a thousand of his articles have been published. He is also author of two travel/cookbooks: Chefs of the Coast: Restaurants and Recipes from the North Carolina Coast, and Chefs of the Mountains: Restaurants and Recipes from Western North Carolina. Contact him at john.e.batchelor@gmail.com or see his blog, johnbatchelordiningandtravel.blogspot.com.
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n a world still reeling from the events of Sept. 11th, 2001, there were further shockwaves when Enron — which had been hailed in Forbes Magazine as “America’s Mark Burger most innovative company” — suddenly and shockingly Contributor declared bankruptcy in December of that year. To date, the collapse of Enron is the largest single corporate bankruptcy in history, the very mention of the word “Enron” still indicative of corporate fraud and corruption at the highest level. At the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA), the School of Drama and the School of Design & Production (D&P) have pooled their considerable talents to present Lucy
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“Enron” director, Vivien Farahani Prebble’s award-winning, fact-based drama “Enron,” which will open October 26th. The production will run through November 4th, with showtimes at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26th — Saturday, Oct. 28th, 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29th, and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2nd — Saturday, Nov. 4th at the Catawba Theatre in Performance Place, located on the main UNCSA campus, 1533 S. Main Street, Winston-Salem. Tickets are $25 (general admission) and $20 (non-UNCSA students with valid ID). For advance tickets or more information, visit https://www.uncsa.edu/performances/events/20231026-enron.aspx. “Enron” is directed by Vivian Farahani, a fourth-year directing student in the School of Drama, with fourth-year School of Drama student Jack Elliott in the pivotal role of former Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling, who would be convicted of felony charges regarding Enron’s demise and sentenced to 24 years in prison, of which he served 12. Elliott, who is also a musician and songwriter, was fascinated by the opportunity — and challenge — of bringing the controversial and much-reviled Skilling to life. “With Skilling, in particular, if anybody’s done just a little bit of research into Enron, this guy is unbelievable,” said Elliott. “He’s stone-cold but charming. He has a great inner and outer life. He’s driven by corporate greed, but he’s also driven by family. It’s easy to mask greed and self-interest with the drive of family and legacy. This show does a great job with that.” Elliott sees “Enron” as both a cautionary tale and even something of a satire. “‘Enron’ does a great job of summarizing a lot of grand ideas, so it’s easy to consume … but I’m still trying to fully understand what it all means,” he admitted. “There’s
“Enron” rendering by Design and Production student Ben Hirschfield the piece where nothing is ever enough. These people were filthy rich and scamming everybody and paying people with worthless stock. It feels like a party that suddenly crashes. It’s high-energy and wildly intense. And it’s a lot of fun.” Director Farahani, who was born in Germany and has lived throughout the world, had originally intended to study politics before discovering a passion for storytelling and has spent several years acting, designing, directing, managing, producing, and writing stage plays. She was a directing intern on Simon McBurney’s production of “Wozzeck” at this year’s Festival D’Aix-en-Provence, and toiled on UNCSA’s production of the classic “Antigone” by Sophocles. As a long-time admirer of Prebble’s work, she also directed “The Effect” at UNCSA in February of this year. “(‘Enron’) embodies what the American Dream can lead people to do,” Farahani observed. “The values of the principals at Enron led them to (a) moral compromise. They became victims of their own hubris and greed, but I feel like they inherited it. I like to ask a lot of questions about how our cultural values influence the individual, and about how the greater sociopolitical mechanisms at work in our world today influence our everyday lives and the background against which our lives play out.” “Enron” won the 2009 Theatrical Management Association award for Best New Play and a nomination for Samuel West (who played Skilling) as Best Performance in a Play. At the 2009 Evening Standard Theatre Awards, “Enron” copped the award for Best Director (Rupert Goold), with nominations for Best Play and Best Actor (West). The 2010 Broadway production of “En-
“Enron” rendering by Ben Hirschfield ron” wasn’t received quite as warmly. Despite four Tony nominations and a rave review in “Variety” (“a dazzling piece of entertainment and a gripping cautionary tale about the criminal chicanery that eviscerated the most respected corporate body in America”), it ran barely a month — due in part, many speculated, by an unfavorable review in the New York Times. Therefore, the UNCSA production is a rare opportunity for audiences here to experience “Enron” for themselves, and Farahani is excited to bring them that opportunity with the inestimable assistance of her cast and crew. “I’ve got an incredible team of designers,” she said. “It’s been very collaborative. The actors are incredible. We spent a lot of time researching and looking at the 1980s and ‘90s. We did tons of movement work. We developed our own physical vocabulary.” The official UNCSA website is https:// www.uncsa.edu/. ! See MARK BURGER’s reviews of current movies. © 2023, Mark Burger.
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Celebrate Diverse Cultures at the International Village Food and Music Festival PRESS RELEASE Enjoy merchandise, entertainment and music from headliner LionTracks during the International Village Food and Music Festival, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 21 from noon to 5 p.m. in Corpening Plaza, 237 W. First St. Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101. Admission is free. Before the festival starts, a naturalization ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. in Corpening Plaza. Twenty-five people will become citizens of the United States. Cultures from all over the world will be showcased and celebrated through music, dancing, fashion shows, food, arts and crafts vendors and information booths. Food trucks offering Jamaican, Colombian, Puerto Rican, Mexican and other cuisines will be on site. Additional entertainers include: Ward Elementary School Drum Squad, Zumba-690 Women’s Fitness, Estrellas Latinas Ballet Follorico, the Indo-U.S. Cul-
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WINSTON-SALEM SYMPHONY CHOIRS PRESENTS “CONSIDERING MATTHEW SHEPARD” tural Association-IUCA, Winston-Salem Chinese Qipao Association, Three Graces Dance, the N.C. Brazilian Arts Project, the N.C. Wren Hua Chinese School and Kidane Mehret Ethiopian Orthodox Church. International Village is organized by the city of Winston-Salem’s Department of Human Relations/Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in partnership with Legal Aid of North Carolina’s Winston-Salem office, Winston-Salem State University, radio station WTOB-AM, Yes! Weekly and the Hispanic League. For more information about the International Village Food and Music Festival, go to InternationalVillage.WS. !
Learn About the Impact of Live Music and Conflict Resolution October 26 PRESS RELEASE The Greensboro Public Library and Music for a Great Space will co-host a conversation with international concert artist Jonathan Dimmock at 7 p.m., Thursday, October 26 at the Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch, 1420 Price Park Rd. Greensboro College Provost Dr. Dan Malotky will discuss Dimmock’s work with the nonprofit organization, The Resonance Project, a think tank that encourages the use of live music to aid conflict resolution. The Resonance Project consists of musicians and neuroscientists who have come together to find a solution to the pressing problem of how to increase empathy throughout the world. The project studies
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the use of live music to set the stage for successful conflict resolution in settings ranging from mediations to international negotiations. It has garnered attention from the United Nations and the U.S. Department of State. The mission of Music for a Great Space is to present a culturally diverse series of inspiring small ensemble and solo concerts. Founded in 1990, the series features world-class artists in significant venues in Greensboro for audiences from across the Triad. Music for a Great Space accompanies each concert with related educational experiences for children and adults. For more information about Library events and resources visit: www.greensborolibrary.org. !
BY JOEY BURDETTE In October 1998, Matthew Shepard, a young gay student at the University of Wyoming in Laramie, was kidnapped, severely beaten, tied to a fence, and left to die in a lonely field under a blanket of stars. Five days later, when Matthew passed away, the world was watching. Craig Hella Johnson has responded with his first concert-length work, “Considering Matthew Shepard.” The Winston-Salem Symphony Chorus presents this three-part fusion oratorio that speaks with a fresh and bold voice. The show incorporates a variety of musical styles seamlessly woven into a unified whole, setting texts by poets including Hildegard of Bingen, Lesléa Newman, Michael Dennis Browne, and Rumi alongside passages from Matthew’s personal journal, interviews with his parents, and newspaper reports. The performance occurs on Sunday,
October 29, at 2 p.m. at Brendle Recital Hall in the Scales Fine Arts Center of Wake Forest University. Tickets are available at symp.ws/matthew Pre- and Post-Concert Discussions Join us before the concert in Room 201, just outside Brendle Recital Hall, for a discussion about music and context with musicologist Ryan Whittington. After the concert, you’re invited to remain in Brendle for a brief post-event panel with Symphony Chorus director Christopher Gilliam, choristers, and Kevin Jennings, an educator, author, and founder of the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN). NOTE: This work includes direct quotations from Westboro Baptist Church members who picketed Shepard’s funeral. Audience members should expect strong language and intense themes in the piece.
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America Needs a Dress Code and the old-time hotel dress codes had disappeared. My wife Pam and I took in a Tom Jones show at the MGM Grand, and much to my surprise, we were the only couple who bothered to “dress up.” Everyone else was in jeans, shorts, tank tops, and flip-flops. I was recently reminded of this devolving decorum when Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman was allowed to enter the Senate chamber wearing shorts, a sweatshirt, and tennis shoes. Fetterman as you recall had once been hospitalized for depression, so Chuck Schumer, not wanting to appear politically incorrect, instructed the sergeant at arms to allow Big John admittance to the chamber. But Fetterman isn’t the only violator of Congressional norms. Kyrsten Sinema and Lauren Boebert often come to work showing more cleavage than a Bay Watch girl. America clearly has a dress code problem, and it’s not just with politicians and casino patrons. Flight attendants continually squabble with customers
over what is and is not appropriate flying attire, and how much skin should be showing. When I first started traveling by plane, passengers wore “church clothes.” That’s a far cry from today’s flyers who routinely wear shorts, halter tops, and flip-flops. Speaking of “church clothes,” I’ve also recently seen people wearing shorts and tennis shoes to worship services. I guess that would be OK for attending a baseball game, but not in church. Come to think of it, not so many decades ago, men wore shirts and ties to baseball games, even in the dog days of summer. And while I’m on the subject of a dress code for sports patrons, there’s absolutely none for coaches. Head football coaches at both the college and pro levels used to wear a blazer, tie, and slacks. Today anything goes, with coaches wearing warm-up suits, hoodies, shorts, and t-shirts. Several weeks ago, Colorado State University head coach Jay Norvell hit a breaking point. Referring to rival Colorado University coach Deon Sanders who hardly ever removes his hoodie and shades, Norvell said, “When I talk to grown-ups, I take my hat and sunglasses off. That’s what my mother taught me.” Dress code controversies also arise in secondary schools, where students are often asked to change their shirt if it contains a political message or foul language. Meanwhile, hair length also falls under dress code regs, and that can sometimes create problems. Take for example the Black high school student
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who is suing the Houston school system for suspending him just because his dreadlocks were too long. The media has tried to make this a race issue, but it’s not. The school in question has a strict dress code for boys which stipulates that hair must not fall below the eyebrows and earlobes. The code applies to all boys, including White guys with long hair. And then there’s the workplace. Ever since the pandemic, small and large businesses alike are struggling to find good workers, so employers are less likely now to enforce strict dress and grooming codes than ever before. Still, today’s job seekers should be mindful of some common sense rules for making a good first impression. Tattoos are popular these days, but if you’re applying for certain types of high-profile jobs, it’s best not to show up for an interview covered in visible tats and assorted body rings. It’s also advisable to inquire about your prospective employer’s rules for attire and hair before accepting a position with that company. That will prevent any misunderstandings later on if you decide to suddenly grow your hair long, wear tube tops, and have the phrase “take this job and shove it” tattooed on your forehead. What it comes down to is this: most folks just don’t care about what they wear in public. Columnist Kathleen Parker recently wrote, “When I walk through airports or malls, I can’t help wondering what people are thinking when they leave the house.” Quoting her father, Parker added, “Americans are a bunch of slobs.” I know that some of my observations and those of pundits like Ms. Parker may seem antiquated, but I truly believe if we all make a little effort to look nice and conform to a few basic societal norms, then that might go a long way toward bridging some divides among us. Moreover, given the price of casual wear these days, it actually costs less to “dress up” than it does to look sloppy. Paraphrasing Parker’s comment on the Fetterman saga, “A tiny concession to decorum would demonstrate respect for and consideration of others.” It’s an idea that would wear well on all of us. ! JIM LONGWORTH is the host of Triad Today, airing on Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. on ABC45 (cable channel 7) and Sundays at 11 a.m. on WMYV (cable channel 15) and streaming on WFMY+.
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ad the makers of The Exorcist: Believer simply made a movie about two young girls possessed by Mark Burger evil spirits, it would be a competent, well-made scare Contributor fare perfectly in tune with the Halloween season. But making it a follow-up to the 1973 horror classic holds it up to a higher standard, and it’s a hurdle Believer is never able to overcome. The possession in question here is of a dual nature, with Angela (Lidya Jewett) and Katherine (newcomer Olivia O’Neill) the demonized duo. The best friends mysteriously vanished in the woods, just as mysteriously turned up three days later (and 30 miles away), and are now exhibiting symptoms that can’t be explained by modern medical science. By this time, the audience is way ahead of the story. Angela’s widowed father Victor (Leslie Odom Jr.) is not a believer, but Katherine’s parents Tony and Miranda (Norbert Leo Butz and Jennifer Nettles) are, and with some coaxing by nosy neighbor Ann (Ann Dowd), who happens to be a nurse and once
considered becoming a nun, Victor is persuaded enough to seek out an expert in the field of exorcism. That would be Chris MacNeil (Ellen Burstyn), the mother in the original film, who has since written a bestselling book about the ordeal and is understandably considered something of an expert in the field. The Exorcist: Believer is reasonably engrossing as it builds toward Burstyn’s much-anticipated return to the franchise fold, but then the film doesn’t know what to do with her — and what it does do with and to her is extremely disappointing. All the traditional tropes of Satanic panic are trotted out — guttural growling, infernal bleeding, levitation, and the like — but it’s all too familiar. When The Exorcist came out, it was something new. The film, and the novel that preceded it, established exorcism as part of common lexicon. All that has followed, including myriad sequels and rip-offs of varying (usually meager) quality, are mere imitations. The undeniably talented David Gordon Green (one of the UNCSA School of Filmmaking’s most acclaimed graduates), who brought his skills to resurrecting the Halloween franchise, attempts to do likewise here as director, co-screenwriter (with Peter Sattler), and co-story writer (with Scott Teems and Danny McBride). He evinces the same kind of regard and respect for The Exorcist that he brought to Halloween. But Halloween is a more straightforward
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and much simpler concept than The Exorcist. In addition, Green had the benefit of Halloween stalwarts Jamie Lee Curtis and John Carpenter aboard. Exorcist creator William Peter Blatty died in 2017 and director William Friedkin, who died in August, had no interest in participating. Despite its phenomenal success, The Exorcist didn’t lend itself to sequels as readily as other big hits of that era — The Godfather (1972), Rocky (1976), or even The French Connection (1971) — and one need only to suffer through any of them to realize that the original was a self-contained story. The ties to the original film in The Exorcist: Believer are not as direct as one might think, and often feel tacked-on. The film isn’t a disgrace, and it isn’t an insult to the legacy of The Exorcist, but it’s not particularly interesting, either. ! See MARK BURGER’s reviews of current movies. © 2023, Mark Burger.
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Some people are just desperate to get behind an underdog. So it seems with the members of a Facebook group called Chair Watch, who have locked in on an unlikely subject: a chair hanging from the top floor of a roofless abandoned home in Dennis Township, New Jersey. “One day it will come down but until then we all must drive by and look at the chair in all its mesmerizing glory,” the group’s description says, according to United Press International. “How long can it last? Will it blow down before the entire house falls down? ... Things we all want to know and don’t want to know at the same time because it will ruin the fun.” The group has attracted almost 10,000 followers, one of whom, Donna Marie O’Leary, commented that she hasn’t “enjoyed this much fun since Christie was Gov. and closed the beach!”
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In 1995, the Seattle Times reported, filmmaker Gerry Fialka of Los Angeles started a book club with an unconventional schedule: Members read the notoriously difficult “Finnegans Wake” by James Joyce — one page at a time. They just finished on Oct. 3. “We do one page at a time and then discuss it for two hours,” Fialka said. “That’s why it’s taken us 28 years.” When people ask what his book club is going to read next, he tells them, “We’re never going to read another book.” He explained that the book ends with a run-on sentence on page 628, which then continues on the first page of text. “So it’s a cyclical book. It never ends. We’ll read page 3 again next.” Since the pandemic, the club has been meeting via Zoom, which Fialka says he likes better than in person. “I don’t have to set up chairs,” he said.
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In this week’s edition of “We Don’t Pay Teachers Enough,” Stephen Taylor, an educator at the Mill Creek Campus alternative school in Olathe, Kansas, lost his job over videos he posted to TikTok, Fox4-TV reported. In the videos, Taylor, who also does stand-up comedy, said he “saved up” his “big milky lactose intolerant” gas and “drop(ped) bombs silently ... and then I just let it stew.” He also claimed that he gives students misinformation when they “annoy” him: “I tell them Abraham Lincoln invented the car, that’s why it’s named after him.” When Taylor was called before the
school board, he told members, “The reason I’m doing comedy on TikTok is to make money because you only pay me $45,000 a year and I work all the time.” Taylor said the students understand his jokes, but he was relieved of his duties nonetheless and has no plans to return to teaching.
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Fourth graders at the Academy of Innovative Education charter school in Miami Springs, Florida, got to choose a movie to watch during lunch on Oct. 2, CBS News Miami reported. They unknowingly chose “Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey,” a 2023 horror film about two murderers who prey on university students while wearing Pooh and Piglet costumes. The teacher “didn’t stop the movie, even though the kids were saying, ‘Hey, stop the movie, we don’t want this,’” said parent Michelle Diaz. She said her twins were traumatized. The school later issued a statement saying they “have already met with those students who have expressed concerns.” Oh, bother.
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Lenni Rodriguez Cruz, 28, topped off a busy night of crime with an assault on a police officer on Sept. 20, the Associated Press reported. Cruz was allegedly driving a car with license plates that didn’t match in Queens, New York, when an officer tried to pull him over. Cruz instead raced off, driving on a sidewalk and through a park and hitting four other vehicles, including a police car, before crashing. His breath smelled of alcohol and there was a cup with an alcoholic beverage in the car, police said. But it was back at the station where Cruz sealed his fate: He bit off an officer’s left ring finger up to the first knuckle. The Queens district attorney said he could be looking at 25 years in prison.
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ate Street Fest is back, Jack! Taking over its namesake street and Greensboro’s College Hill weirdo denizen, 1-7 p.m. on October 21; Tate Street FesKatei Cranford tival returns from an extended pandemic pause with two Contributor stages, vendors galore, an afterparty at New York Pizza; and all the “crab” blossoms one can eat. Ok. So the crab blossom bit may be a bit niche — but Boba House’s special streetside offerings are a noted TSF delight in this writer’s family. For Kelly Cranford, (my super-cool sister, longstanding “Tater-tot” and bassist in Instant Regrets), “Tate Street Fest in general is awesome, but if I’m being honest it’s always been — and forever will be — all about Boba’s ala carte crab blossoms.” Cranford isn’t kidding — I’ve personally witnessed her consume to the point of coma — but there’s also a real love for TSF and excitement blossoming as the festival returns. “I am super stoked to play,” she said, musing memories over the years we’ve shared. Buzzing around the shops and bands is something of our sibling tradition — a tradition made sweeter knowing the festival efforts from the real-life Paterson sisters (of the Sisters on Tate boutique).
Tate Street: Local festival returns For 2023, those bands are split across two stages: Instant Regrets (featuring Jerrod Smith and Doug Pike from past TSF faves, the Leeves) will rock “Stage 1” alongside Jonny Alright, Walking Medicine, Taylor AP Williams, and Irata. Laura Jane Vincent and Matty Sheet will wrangle “Stage 2” with scheduled artists: Justin Reid, Katie.Blvd, Noah Seabolt, Drew Shamir, Ashley Virginia, and When We’re Sober. Grimsley High School’s favored Blue Steel Drumline will beat through the middle — along the aisle of merchants, vendors, and musicians. “Speaking of favorites,” said co-organizer, Becky Paterson (of Sisters on Tate). “Let’s not forget the myriad of vendors who presented their artistic and alternative offerings. The artisans, with their handcrafted wares, always add a special touch to the festival’s tapestry. So this year, while we cherish the old, we also eagerly await the new surprises in store.” Coordinator Jaime Coggins agreed. Harkening back to her days at Addam’s University Bookstore and Art Loft, Coggins’ first rodeo with Tate Street Fest was somewhat thrust upon her. “The neighborhood wanted a person to represent each business,” she recalled. “I was, like, 21 years old. But I figured, why not?” Years passed and bands played — then the pandemic put an unforeseen pause following the 2019 festival. But together, Coggins and Paterson gathered a group to get the gears going again. “We saw the potential of bringing
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joy back to our trendy yet artistic district,” Paterson said. “The motivation is simple: community, culture, and celebration. For many, TSF was always more than just an event; it’s a showcase of the vibrant essence of our community.” On the musical end, Coggins wanted to ensure a quality that represents Tate Street’s diversity and eclectic nature — both past and present. With that, she’s particularly excited to enjoy Walking Medicine, the musical outlet for permaculturist Jenny Kimmel — who Coggins insists carries “the voice of an angel.” Working in the earth, Kimmel shares fond memories and looks forward to performing. “My roots in Greensboro run really deep — generations, even,” she said. “UNC-Greensboro is my Alma Mater and I have a lot of love for Tate Street and College Hill. I think I lived in at least five houses in the neighborhood, so I’m really glad to see this special place in Greensboro celebrated and it means a lot to sink into home by playing.” Kimmel will be joined by fiddler, Kattie Griffin, as she makes fresh memories while reflecting on eras of the past — like seeing an early Avett Brothers play TSF during her college days. “I’ll likely be reminiscing and feeling gratitude while I sing,” she mused, “for moments sharing coffee with Al — a dear friend, bookstore owner, publisher, fellow Gemini poet, who passed away last year — or golden ginkgo leaves on Mendenhall, gentle bike rides around College Hill, and the many enduring friendships that started right there on Tate Street.” The sentiment is shared by Taylor AP Williams. “Tate Street was a huge part of my college life and I met a lot of my lifetime friends there,” he said. “It shaped a lot of my music taste and I’m mad excited to be playing it with my band after so long!”
The excitement is echoed in TSF’s “Stage 2” host, Laura Jane Vincent. “Even though Tate Street has changed so much over the years, it’s still the heart of Greensboro to me,” Vincent noted. “So assisting with putting on a festival right there on its footprint is very cool. It’s the most Greensboro-y event I can think of and I’m so happy to be a part.” “I love our music scene so much and so I love our entire lineup!” she continued. “You’re gonna see a great sample of talent in several genres from this city. It’s gonna be a wonderful day. And as always, I’m so happy to share the stage with my pal Matty Sheets.” No stranger to the Tate crowds, fests or footprints, Sheets will join Vincent in the opening set; and will emcee the day in proper style. In the long and storied history of both Tate Street and the festival itself, a formative bond resonates — from the hippies and longhairs that kicked off festivities in the 1970s. To the goths and weirdos behind the 1990s resurgence. “Tate Street has long been a hub of culture, art, and festivity,” Paterson said. “As we gear up for another edition of the Tate Street Festival, memories of past celebrations flood back, giving us a mix of nostalgia and anticipation.” “This year is even more special, as we not only get to celebrate the Tate Street Festival but also UNCG’s homecoming,” she continued. “The simultaneous events promise a collage of experiences: blending the rich traditions of UNCG with the
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eclectic vibes of the festival. Plus more than 20 talented UNCG students will be showcasing their artwork, providing festival-goers with a fresh perspective on the emerging art scene. It’s a testament to the creative spirit of our community and the promise of the next generation of artists.” Winds of new beginnings waft in the air — with creative spirits flowing from folks like Jonny Alright. Pulling from psychedelic eras rooted along the area, “I’m quite elated to see TSF is back in full swing!” he said. An avowed attendee since first moving to town in 2006, Alright performed a handful of years ago but is particularly excited to break the hiatus of both the festival and his musicianship. “For me, this is a catalyst for getting myself back to old form. I’ve been working with a few other musicians, exciting things are to come, but I’ll be flying solo at the festival itself,” he said, with “thanks from the bottom of my heart to everyone putting this together!” Alright is similarly looking forward to the upswing at the ol’ New York Pizza — which has also recently rounded out from its own show space hiatus. “It seemed to be kind of like the Wild West back when I first came around,” he recalled. “I absolutely loved how many musicians were in and out of that place. You could have easily formed a band just sitting in a bar stool there for a couple of hours, so I’m happy to see them getting back into shows as well!” Wavering through eras and incarnations, New York Pizza is an undeniable anchor — the lone fixture left from Tate’s formative days — with a favor expressed in the waxes and wanes to be expected of a business rounding 50 years running. With hopes on the rise as shows return, NYP’s patio will be open during the afternoon festivities, followed by an evening afterparty hosted by Mystic Syndicate. “We’re excited to be a part of the festivities in one of the most iconic locations in Greensboro,” said the band, who’ll perform that night with friends: Dree Hales
and Transcendental Weather. With the music filling the air, Tate Street vendors and merchants line the streets: from the stalwarts at Tate Street Coffee to the relatively new kids (and skate rats) on the block like Above Board Skate Shop or Tate Street Tattoo Company. Meanwhile, around the corner, Parts Unknown Comic Book Store, Recycles Bike Shop, and College Hill Sundries hold down the block with wonderfully alternative flavors; recently accented by the addition of Soul Relief Records moving into the old Boutique Hypnotica storefront on Spring Garden Street (Tater-tot vinyl-lovers may also enjoy learning that “Gate City Noise” has been revived as a booth in Design Archives). And as the old blends with the new, an open mic has been brewing at College Hill Sundries, 10 p.m. on Wednesday nights. Hosted by Debra Cardia, the floor is open to a wide range of entertainers. “People come out and have a great time, whether they sing or write poetry or jokes or anything,” Cardia explained, dropping a preferred adage: “you can’t bring fire, but you can get lit!” “I’ve lived in this neighborhood on and off most of my life,” Cardia continued, noting excitement at attending the festival; and echoing the efforts expressed by Coggins, Paterson, and countless other TSF organizers. “Being able to be back as an adult,” Cardia added, “and provide even a little something to the community, has been a pleasure.” For Paterson, “Tate Street Festival is not just a comeback,” she said. “It’s a reminder of our resilience, our love for art and culture, and our commitment to community. So here’s to new memories, laughter, music, and, most importantly, togetherness. See you there!” Tate Street Festival rolls along Tate Street near the campus of UNC-Greensboro, from 1 to 7 p.m., on October 21. !
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Cut UNCG administration and athletics, not faculty, says analyst “If you’re going to cut anything at UNCG, it’s clear what needs to be cut is administration,” said Howard Bunsis on October 5, via Zoom to more than 150 UNCG faculty, graduate students, Ian McDowell and community members. Contributor Bunsis is a professor of accounting at Eastern Michigan University and former chair of the Collective Bargaining Congress of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP). He was presenting the budgetary analysis that he had made at the bequest of the UNCG chapter of AAUP. According to Bunsis, claims by UNCG administration that significant cuts to faculty, courses and programs are both necessary and state-mandated are not only inaccurate but self-serving. But if any cuts must be made, he argued, the only reductions should be in administrative salaries and the amount that UNCG spends on its athletic teams and games, which he said do not have the student interest or community support of those at Chapel Hill, Duke, or N.C. State. As reported in the May 24 YES! Weekly article “Faculty fears administration plans to turn UNCG into a trade school,”
Provost and Executive Vice-Chancellor Debbie Storrs stated that UNCG is “reviewing our academic portfolio due to our declining enrollments. A faculty-led committee is developing rubrics to evaluate programs. The review process will inform future decisions.” “2023-24 Budget Reductions and Our Path Forward,” an unsigned article posted to the UNCG website in February, reported that the university had been asked “to prepare 4%, 6%, and 8% state budget reduction scenarios for fiscal year 2023-24.” In his presentation, Bunsis said that, although UNCG administration claimed to be anticipating a 4% to 8% reduction in their budget from the state, the amount announced in late September was an increase. “The timing couldn’t have been better for this presentation given what happened on September 20th in your state where the budget was finalized. Even acknowledged by the UNCG administration in a note that went out last week, things look pretty good. There was definitely an increase in the appropriation to UNCG.” The first slide of his presentation included the following claims: UNCG is in solid financial condition. This conclusion is based on solid reserves, cash flows, with a manageable amount of debt. The new budget model of the state focuses on enrollment-related factors, but enrollment did not decline much for Fall 2023. Most importantly, the recently passed State budget reports a solid in-
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crease in the appropriation for UNCG in 2024 and 2025. The financial strength of UNCG demonstrates that there is no need for any cuts to the core mission. The only item that should be considered for cuts are administrative costs, which have increased much faster than instructional costs and much more than other non-instructional costs over time. Athletics at UNCG generates very little revenue and does not come close to covering athletic expenses. The first sentence of the third paragraph refers to figures released by the university, which reported that 17,743 students enrolled in August of this year. This number includes an 11.5% increase in all first-year students and a 12.5% increase in in-state ones. That’s the largest first-year class since enrollment peaked in 2019. In his introduction to Bunsis’s presentation, history professor Mark Elliott, who is president of the UNCG-AAUP chapter, explained why his organization hired Bunsis to review the university’s budget. “There’s been an enormous loss of individuals working at this university, and all of that money has gone somewhere, but it’s a great mystery to all of us what’s being done with those salaries and benefits that have disappeared. Even deans don’t know what’s happened with it. It’s gone to central administration and been used in various ways. Now, we’ve been told that the administration must, for various reasons, undertake a review of all academic programs, in which they’ve promised to eliminate certain programs and get rid of instructional staff. That review has been put into place and is proceeding, despite our never having been given a clear number of what the budget gap is, how much money needs to be saved, and what is the necessity. So, all this remains very murky.” According to Bunsis, “There is just no way any cuts need to be made to the core mission, given what I see. What I have seen are really high admin costs, which are increasing far more than instructional costs.” He then referred to what Elliott called “the great mystery” of what the money saved from the salaries of laid-off and retired faculty members is being used for. “It’s going in their [administrator’s] pockets. They’re like a sports team owner who won’t spend money on players, and just wants to put the money in his or her pocket,” said Bunsis, noting that, in
Dr. Howard Bunsis 2023, the average administrative salary is $141,436, whereas the average faculty salary is $83,447. He then presented a list of all positions receiving salaries over $150,00, using public information that UNCG had submitted to the federal government in compliance with the Department of Education’s Integrated Post Secondary Education Data System (IPEDS) requirements. Here are the five highest salaries, according to IPEDS. Franklin D. Gilliam, Jr., Chancellor, $434,544 Mike Jones, Head Men’s Basketball Coach, $344,478 (in comparison, Head Women’s Basketball Coach Trina Patterson earns $150,235) Debbie Storrs, Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor, $339,480 Beth Norwood Fischer, Vice Chancellor for University Advancement, $281,132 Donna Heath, Vice Chancellor for Information Technology Services, $259, 262 Bunsis said, that from 2017 to 2022, UNCG has increased what it calls “Institutional Support,” meaning what it pays administrators, by $12,316,368 or 44.9%, while only increasing faculty support by $3,860,963, or 2.6%. “If you’re going to cut anything, it’s clear what has to be cut. Just show them this. Call a meeting, say you need to explain this and make them do so.” He scoffed at the chancellor and provost’s claims that UNCG faces a financial crisis, pointing to what he described as $1 billion in net assets and the increased appropriation from the state. He said that UNCG’s $1 billion in net assets, combined with the increased state
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appropriation, means the university is on very solid financial ground. “I’m not buying it.” Bunsis pointed out that, in 2022, the university spent $17.1 million on athletics while only raising $3.3 million. He also criticized UNCG for spending “$15 million a year” on sports, resulting in a $13.8 million deficit. “No one is spending money to go to your games. You’ve never gotten more than $340,000 in [annual] ticket sales, ever. Comparing expenses to revenues, there’s been a deficit of 10 million plus every single year. You guys are throwing that money away.” While Bunsis professed to “love sports more than any of you,” but said he doesn’t think UNCG “should be in the same sandbox as N.C. State, UNCChapel Hill, and Duke.” Warning that “administrators will do anything to keep their salaries,” Bunsis concluded by recommending collective action. When a professor asked Bunsis what has worked on other campuses, he replied: “Faculty meetings with a list of demands to administration of what they WWW.YESWEEKLY.COM
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Tears of Wollega Photographs by Jemal Countess: Artist Talk October 25 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Sechrest Art Gallery, Hayworth Fine Arts Center
The Addams Family Musical
October 26 - 28, 31 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm October 29 2:00 pm Pauline Theatre, Hayworth Fine Arts Center
Women’s Basketball vs. Barton November 3 8:00 pm Qubein Center
Men’s Basketball vs. Pfeiffer University November 4 7:00 pm Qubein Center
“Into the Light” – Wind Ensemble Concert
November 4 3:00 pm Pauline Theatre, Hayworth Fine Arts Center
Men’s Basketball vs. St. Andrews University November 6 7:00 pm Qubein Center
Instrumental Chamber Ensembles Concert
November 9 7:30 pm Charles E. Hayworth Memorial Chapel
Veterans Day Celebration November 10 8:00 am Qubein Center
Women’s Basketball vs. Lees-McRae November 11 2:00 pm Qubein Center
Jazz Ensemble Concert November 21 7:30 pm Black Box Theatre
Men’s Basketball vs. University of Mount Olive November 26 2:00 pm Qubein Center
Men’s Basketball vs. Morgan State University November 29 7:00 pm Qubein Center
Women’s Basketball vs. Johnson C. Smith November 30 7:00 pm Qubein Center
Women’s Basketball vs. Stetson November 14 7:00 pm Qubein Center
Reflections – Fall Dance Concert
November 16 - 18 7:30 pm Pauline Theatre, Hayworth Fine Arts Center
Women’s Basketball vs. Wofford November 17 7:00 pm Qubein Center
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High Point Fashion Week Returns for a second year After successfully bringing High Point Fashion Week to the Triad for the first time last October, co-founders Shay Johnson and Geovanni Hood are proud to be back this fall for another Dalia Razo week of style. Aware of the traffic High Point Market brings Contributor to the city, there was no reason for High Point to continue being the only city in the area not holding a fashion week of its own. With a mission to showcase fashion, furniture, art, and community to creatives from all walks of life, High Point Fashion Week is scheduled to run from this upcoming Friday, October 20 through next Tuesday, October 24. While neither co-founder is a fashion designer, both Johnson and Hood are avid lovers of style who decided to fuse furniture and fashion in the name of producing High Point Fashion Week. The event has not only established itself as another highlight of the evolving city, it has produced a number of opportunities for participants all over the country and locally. “Believe it or not, there are a lot of people in the area interested in modeling even if they have not had their first go at it,” said Hood. “They’re interested in getting that first experience so we get a lot of people that come out for that.” With models traveling in from as far as Tennessee, designers from all over the region get to watch these models in action and make selections on the spot of whom they want walking the runway for their collection during the event. While the casting process is similar for both adult and child models, this year,
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High Point Fashion Week partnered up with non-profit organization D-UP for the recruitment of additional child models. Initially founded to promote healthier living to combat childhood obesity, D-UP now encompasses comprehensive services for children, adults, and families by promoting health, education, and life readiness. Through its work, D-UP gives back to children from disadvantaged neighborhoods, and thanks to its partnership with High Point Fashion Week, a lot of these children will now have the opportunity of a lifetime — modeling. Among the elements that make the event stand out, this year’s kids’ fashion show “La Fleur” is much inspired by the participating children’s growth process into fully bloomed flowers by the time they walk the run away on their event night. French for flower, “La Fleur” will also count on returning child models from several modeling agencies throughout the state.
Another unique highlight the event is looking forward to this year is its designer competition Fashion Wars: Upcycle Challenge Competition. Through a partnership with Triad Goodwill, High Point Fashion Week provided the nine participating designers with $50 to go into Goodwill and pull conventional and regular wear pieces off of the store rack to create an upcycled look. An ongoing staple of High Point Fashion Week, the designer challenge will have no assigned judges and allow the audience to choose the winner, adding the interactive piece the event looks to permanently establish. High Point Fashion Week’s various events will showcase several designers, all of whom will be introduced on the Opening Night Trolley Tour along with participating models, partners, sponsors, the event’s team, and of course Johnson and Hood. On this evening, the co-founders will take the opportunity to welcome all to High Point Fashion Week, while also extending gratitude to all involved who make the event possible. “We do a lot of the footwork,” said Johnson. “But we also have a lot of people behind us.” On this team is a very special individual, multimedia artist Courtney Yellock, who creates the magic as lead videographer. Originally from Virginia, Yellock first began coming to North Carolina due to studio work he was producing on behalf of his portfolio. He eventually moved to High Point and is currently living in Greensboro. When High Point Fashion Week was first looking for people to join its media team, Yellock submitted a request to join and attended a rehearsal. After showcasing his ability, High Point
Fashion Week not only asked him to come on board but quickly appointed him to lead videographer based on his talent and work ethic. Yellock has since been responsible for the majority of High Point Fashion Week’s video production. A multimedia artist focused on videography, photography, and street art, High Point Fashion Week has both welcomed and nurtured Yellock’s vision. “They allow me creative range on all my projects,” said Yellock. “They trusted my vision that I would create good work for them, and that’s what I actually love about it, they allow me to be myself.” Due to his work with many of the models since the first season, Yellock fell quickly into a natural rhythm filming them and now counts with a solid rapport amongst them. He regularly finds himself and the models playing off of each other’s energy allowing him to know exactly what to look for during production. Often, Yellock steps into a session with specific ideas, but once filming starts things may change quickly sending him down a different route. Keeping an open mind and allowing himself to flow with the setting’s moment has led him to produce many of the films he has done for High Point Fashion Week. Naturally, he spends most, if not all, of his time behind the scenes, but not without the acknowledgment of a team that is tremendously proud to have him and looks to celebrate him and his work. “I’m just here to inspire others to do the same thing I’m doing,” said Yellock. “Do what you want the world to see.” High Point is continuously growing and establishing itself as a city committed to its people and their accomplishments. High Point Fashion Week is no exception as it returns for a second season making the Home Furnishings Capital of the World yet another home for the fashion world. Having thoroughly reflected on the first season’s success, the event points itself as the best of the best, hence this year’s concept Crème de la Crème. “Last season was like, hey, look at us, but this season is the ‘we are here’ season,” said Johnson. “We are not going anywhere, we knew what the people wanted, and every year you can expect that.” ! DALIA RAZO is a bilingual journalist, fine arts educator, and doctoral student at UNCG.
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FIREHOUSE TAPROOM
10146 N Main St | 336.804.9441 www.facebook.com/firehousetaproom/
ASHEBORO
Four Saints Brewing
218 South Fayetteville St. | 336.610.3722 www.foursaintsbrewing.com Thursdays: Taproom Trivia Fridays: Music Bingo
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Cat’s Cradle
300 E Main St | 919.967.9053 www.catscradle.com Oct 18: Trousdale Oct 18: Be Your Own Pet Oct 18: Gus Dapperton Oct 18: Generationals Oct 19: Nick Shoulders and The Okay Crawdad Oct 20: Clem Snide Oct 20: Yeule
Oct 21: Kym Register + Meltdown Rodeo Oct 21: Twin House Music 5 Year Anniversary Party Oct 22: The Brummies Oct 24: Barns Courtney Oct 24: Margo Cilker Oct 24: Palehound Oct 26: Jukebox The Ghost: HalloQueen Oct 27: Gatlin Oct 27: Vedo Oct 28: We Came As Romans Oct 28: Austin Snell Oct 28: Hojean Ocy 29: Beauty School Dropout Oct 29: Slow Pulp Oct 30: Michael Minelli w/ Tony22 Oct 31: Bell Witch Oct 31: Quicksand Nov 1: Vince Herman Band Nov 2: Tortoise Nov 3: Robbie Fulks, Slaid Cleaves Nov 3: Rayland Baxter with Flyte Nov 4: Hiding Places, Kid Fears Nov 4: Petey Nov 5: The Dear Hunter Nov 6: The Japanese House
Nov 7: A. Savage Nov 8: John R. Miller Nov 9: Jack Keys Nov 9: Mary Lattimore Nov 9: Nation of Language Nov 10: Nick Lowe ft. Los Straitjakcets Nov 11: Alejandro Escovedo Nov 11: The Ocean Blue Nov 12: Sun June & Runner Nov 14: Billy Raffoul Nov 14: Slaughter Beach, Dog Nov 15: Citizen Nov 16: Husbands Nov 17: Victoria Victoria ft. Charlie Hunter
Charlotte
Bojangles Coliseum
2700 E Independence Blvd | 704.372.3600 www.boplex.com Oct 22: CAIN Nov 3: KANSAS Nov 4: Sin Bandera Nov 7: Brit Floyd Nov 8: Mania: The Abba Tribute Nov 9: OV7 Nov 10: Gipsy Kings ft. Tonino Baliardo Nov 17: Myke Towers Nov 26: Martina McBride
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1000 NC Music Factory Blvd | 704.916.8970 www.livenation.com Oct 18: Renee Rapp Oct 18: Del Water Gap Oct 20: CloZee Oct 20: Whoreible Decisions Oct 21: Jo Dee Messina Oct 21: Siddhartha Oct 22: Cafe Tacvba Oct 22: Chappell Roan Oct 24: Femme It Foreward Presents NONAME Oct 25: POLARIS Oct 26: Lettuce Oct 26: DD Osama Oct 27: The Brook & The Bluff Oct 28: Noah Reid Oct 29: Les Claypools Fearless Flying Frog Brigade Oct 30: Free Throw Oct 31: Dragonforce Oct 31: Jeremy Zucker
PNC Music Pavilion 707 Pavilion Blvd | 704.549.1292 www.livenation.com
Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
former Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre 820 Hamilton St | 704.549.5555 www.livenation.com
Spectrum Center
333 E Trade St | 704.688.9000 www.spectrumcentercharlotte.com Oct 18: Playboi Carti Oct 20: The 1975 Oct 21: Maluma Oct 23: John Mayer Oct 26: Dave Chapelle Oct 28: Romeo Santos The King of Bachata Nov 2: MercyMe, TobyMac, Zach Williams Nov 4: Joji Nov 7: Eagles Nov 9: Ally Tipoff Nov 12: P!NK Nov 15: Rod Wave Nov 16: Jeff Dunham Nov 26: Doja Cat
clemmons
Village Square Tap House
6000 Meadowbrook Mall Ct | 336.448.5330 www.facebook.com/vstaphouse Oct 19: Tatum Sheets Oct 20: SoundKraft Oct 21: Zack Brock & The Good Intentions Oct 27: Spindle 45
durham
Carolina Theatre
309 W Morgan St | 919.560.3030 www.carolinatheatre.org Oct 23: Tomas and the Library Lady Oct 24: Steve Hackett Nov 2: Evolution of American Music Nov 2: Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Nov 3: John Waite Nov 4: Chris Isaak Nov 9: MANIA: The ABBA Tribute Nov 10: Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
DPAC
123 Vivian St | 919.680.2787 www.dpacnc.com Oct 10-22: MJ The Musical Oct 24: Blippi Oct 26-27: Matt Rife
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Oct 28: Lake Street Dive Nov 3: Ladies R&B Kickback Concert Part 2 Nov 4: KANSAS Nov 7-12: Funny Girl Nov 13: Peppa Pig Nov 17: Bush Nov 18: Jerry Seinfeld
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Reeves Theater
129 W Main St | 336.258.8240 www.reevestheater.com Wednesdays: Reeves Open Mic Fourth Thursdays: Old-Time Jam Oct 20: Sam Bush Oct 21: LoneHollow Oct 27: Night of the Living Dead Nov 3: Yarn Nov 4: Presley Barker Nov 10: Walter Trout Nov 12: Orphans & Renegades Nov 17: Donna the Buffalo Nov 18: The Burnett Sisters Band
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Barn Dinner Theatre 120 Stage Coach Tr. | 336.292.2211 www.barndinner.com Oct 4-Nov 4: Ain’t Misbehavin Nov 18-Dec 10: Black Nativity
Carolina Theatre
310 S. Greene Street | 336.333.2605 www.carolinatheatre.com Nov 3: Jim and Susie Malcolm Nov 3: Shelby J. Nov 10: Seth Walker
Char Bar No. 7
3724 Lawndale Dr. | 336.545.5555 www.charbar7.com
Comedy Zone
1126 S Holden Rd | 336.333.1034 www.thecomedyzone.com Oct 20-21: Opey Olagbaju Oct 27-28: Kevin Lee Nov 3-4: The Greatest Humor On Earth Comedy Show Nov 10-11: Shaun Jones Nov 12: Bubba Dub Nov 17-19: Ryan Davis Nov 30: Aaron Weber
Common Grounds
602 S Elm Ave | 336.698.388 www.facebook.com/CommonGroundsGreensboro
Cone Denim
117 S Elm St | 336.378.9646 www.cdecgreensboro.com
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Garage Tavern
5211 A West Market St | 336.763.2020 www.facebook.com/GarageTavernGreensboro Oct 19: Tony Andrews Nov 17: Second Glance Band Nov 25: HWY 42
GrANDOVER RESORT 2275 Vanstory Street Suite 200 |
336.294.1800 www.grandover.com Wednesdays: Live Jazz w/ Steve Haines Trio
Greensboro Coliseum 1921 W Gate City Blvd | 336.373.7400 www.greensborocoliseum.com Oct 20: Straight Jokes! No Chaser Nov 3: Aggie Homecoming Step Show Nov 4: Aggie Homecoming Concert Nov 5: Aggie Homecoming Gospel Show Nov 11: Alabama Nov 17: NEEDTOBREATHE Nov 18: Anita Baker Nov 19: Trans-Siberian Orchestra Nov 21: In This Moment & Ice Nine Kills
Hangar 1819
1819 Spring Garden St | 336.579.6480 www.hangar1819.com Oct 20: Citizen Soldier Oct 21: Dying Fetus w/ The Acacia Strain, Despised Icon, Creeping Death Oct 24: Carnifex w/ Signs Of The Swarm, To The Grave, The Last Ten Seconds, Heft Oct 25: Ouija Macc w/ Darby Otrill Nov 1: Belmont & Can’t Swim w/ House Parties, Seneca Burns Nov 3: Frozen Soul w/ 200 Stab Wounds, Judiciary, Tribal Gaze Nov 8: Dying Wish w/ Boundaries, Foregin Hands, Roman Candle Nov 11: Sitick To Your Guns w/ Comeback Kid, Orthodox, Spirit World Nov 14: Jonny Craig w/ Sunsleep, KEEPMYSECRETS, A Foreign Affair Nov 15: A Kiler’s Confession w/ Above The Snakes Nov 17: Emo Night Brooklyn Nov 19: Brit Brigade w/ Triforce Quartet
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Little Brother Brewing
348 South Elm St | 336.510.9678 www.facebook.com/littlebrotherbrew Wednesdays: Trivia Fridays & Saturdays: Free Live Music
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PIEDMONT HALL
2411 W Gate City Blvd | 336.373.7400 www.greensborocoliseum.com Nov 17: Green Queen Bingo Nov 25: Rocky Mountain High Experience: A John Denver Christmas
RODY’S TAVERN
5105 Michaux Rd | 336.282.0950 www.facebook.com/rodystavern
STEVEN TANGER CENTER 300 N Elm Street | 336.333.6500 www.tangercenter.com
THE IDIOT BOX COMEDY CLUB
1614 DMB
1614 N Main St | 336.883.4113 https://www.1614drinksmusicbilliards.com/ Oct 20: Alek Ottaway Oct 28: Sugar - Soad Tribute w/ Exploder Nov 4: Black Glass
GOOFY FOOT TAPROOM 2762 NC-68 #109 | 336.307.2567 www.goofyfoottaproom.com
HIGH POINT THEATRE
220 E Commerce Ave | 336.883.3401 www.highpointtheatre.com
503 N. Greene St | 336.274.2699 www.idiotboxers.com Thursdays: Open Mic Oct 21: Steve Lesser Nov 10: Matt Vita Nov 25: Anthony Crawford
PLANK STREET TAVERN 138 Church Ave | 336.991.5016 www.facebook.com/plankstreettavern
JAMESTOWN
THE DECK
WHITE OAK AMPITHEATRE
1921 W Gate City Blvd | 336.373.7400 www.greensborocoliseum.com Oct 27: Dropkick Murphys
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118 E Main St | 336.207.1999 Oct 19: Ethan Smith Oct 20: Bandemic Oct 21: The Plaids Oct 27: Unhinged Oct 28: Radio Revolver/ Halloween Bash
KERNERSVILLE
BREATHE COCKTAIL LOUNGE
221 N Main St. | 336.497.4822 www.facebook.com/BreatheCocktailLounge Wednesdays: Karaoke
KERNERSVILLE BREWING COMPANY
221 N Main St. | 336.816.7283 www.facebook.com/kernersvillebrewing Thursdays: Trivia
LIBERTY
THE LIBERTY SHOWCASE THEATER
101 S. Fayetteville St | 336.622.3844 www.TheLibertyShowcase.com
MIDWAY MUSIC HALL
MUDDY CREEK CAFE & MUSIC HALL
RALEIGH
CCU MUSIC PARK AT WALNUT CREEK
RED HAT AMPHITHEATER 500 S McDowell St | 919.996.8800 www.redhatamphitheater.com
PNC ARENA
1400 Edwards Mill Rd | 919.861.2300 www.thepncarena.com Oct 18: Shania Twain
RANDLEMAN
KAMIKAZE’S TAVERN
5701 Randleman Rd | 336.908.6144 www.facebook.com/kamikazestavern Karaoke Every Tuesday & Thursday
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638 W 4th St | 336.777.3348 www.foothillsbrewing.com Sundays: Sunday Jazz Thursdays: Trivia Oct 20: Jon Montgomery & Friends Oct 21: Colin Cutler Trio Oct 22: Carolina Clay Oct 27: Ears to The Ground Oct 28: Caleb Wolfe Oct 29: Evan Blackerby
2205 Oak Ridge Rd | 336.643.6359 www.bistro150.com
BISTRO 150
126 E. Cabarrus St | 919.831.6400 www.lincolntheatre.com
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LINCOLN THEATRE
October 28th @ 7:30 pm UNCG Auditorium
772 Trade St | 336.999.8945 www.fiddlinfish.com Tuesdays: Trivia Oct 13: Sam Robinson
11141 Old US Hwy 52, Suite 10 | 336.793.4218 www.facebook.com/midwaymusichallandeventcenter Mondays: Line Dancing
3801 Rock Quarry Rd | 919.821.4111 www.livenation.com
A captivating performance featuring UNCG School of Music faculty and students in one riveting work after another—this year with a spooky theme
FIDDLIN’ FISH BREWING COMPANY
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EARL’S
121 West 9th Street | 336.448.0018 www.earlsws.com Mondays: Open Mic Thursdays: Will Jones
137 West St | 336.201.5182 www.facebook.com/MuddyCreekCafe
THE RAMKAT
170 W 9th St | 336.754.9714 www.theramkat.com Oct 19: Pierce Edens, Ryan Johnson Oct 20: WSSU Young Alumni Day Party 2023 Oct 21: Boy Named Banjo Oct 24: Church Girls, Dai Cheri Oct 25: Jeff Jenkins Oct 26: Jack Marion & the Pearl Snap Prophets, Chris McGinnis Nov 1: The California Honeydrops Nov 2: Corrosion of Conformity, LoPan, God of Nothing Nov 9: Dan Tyminski Band Nov 10: VSS: Music Of The Cure! Nov 11: End of the Line: Allman Brothers Band Tribute Nov 16: Kendall Street Company, The Snozzberries Nov 18: Tree of Forgiveness Band: A John Prine Tribute Nov 19: Wizard Fest Nov 24: Camel City Yacht Club
ROAR
633 North Liberty Street | 336-917-3008 www.roarws.com | www.roarbrandstheater. com
WISE MAN BREWING
826 Angelo Bros Ave | 336.725.0008 www.wisemanbrewing.com Thursdays: Music Bingo Oct 20: Gipsy Danger Oct 28: Brews & Boos Bash
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BARTENDER: Drew Thacker BAR: The Speakeasy Tavern AGE: 31 WHERE ARE YOU FROM? Browns Summit; have lived in Greensboro since a kid though. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN BARTENDING? Two and a half years HOW DID YOU BECOME A BARTENDER? I was a barback part time for about five years when I moved into bartending full time; never looked back. WHAT DO YOU ENJOY ABOUT BARTENDING? Honestly everything. Tell my customers on a regular basis how I never really have a bad day here. I love our customer base and the squad we have working. Have so many people I consider family because of this job. WHAT IS THE MOST CHALLENGING PART OF BARTENDING? It’s honestly pretty laid back here. The late hours can take a toll sometimes, especially with a baby at home, but they definitely pay off. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE DRINK TO MAKE? Lately my go to has been a jalapeño cucumber margarita, or can’t go wrong with a good old fashioned. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE DRINK TO DRINK? Tequila and sprite, call it my poor man’s margarita. WHAT WOULD YOU RECOMMEND AS AN AFTER-DINNER DRINK? Gotta go with a good imperial stout.
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The Speakeasy Tavern 10.14.23 | Greensboro | Natalie Garcia
WHAT’S THE STRANGEST DRINK REQUEST YOU’VE HAD? I’ve had a few, but a pickle juice margarita has to be up on the list. WHAT’S THE CRAZIEST THING YOU’VE SEEN WHILE BARTENDING? Had a private party one night and a guy kept eating the dog treats we had at the end of the bar. WHAT’S THE WEIRDEST THING YOU’VE FOUND IN A BAR BATHROOM? Knock on wood, nothing crazy so far. WHAT’S THE BEST/BIGGEST TIP YOU’VE EVER GOTTEN? Have had a few $100+ tips, but percentage wise $100 on a $13 tab.
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Week of October 23, 2023
marriage twixt the arts and practicality that Taureans excel at once again highlights your enjoyment for much of the week. However, you need to watch any sudden urge to splurge.
[GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Even
with all the pluses apparently outweighing the minuses, you still might want to defer an important decision just to make sure you have all the facts that you need.
[CANCER (June 21 to July 22) One
or two problems might threaten to derail smoothly running situations at work or at home. But a few well-placed words should help get things back on track quickly.
[LEO (July 23 to August 22) This could be a good time for all you Leos and Leonas in the spotlight to open up your generous Lion’s hearts and share the glory with those who helped you accomplish so much along the way. [VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Before investing time or money (or both) into a questionable matter, you might want to get advice from someone with expertise who knows these situations better than you do. [LIBRA (September 23 to October
22) Be careful how you handle a workplace matter that seems out of place in
[SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Having a weekend fun fest? Your friend or relative who’s down in the emotional dumps could perk up if you find a way to include them in your plans. [CAPRICORN (December 22 to
January 19) If you’re in one of those “Goat knows best” periods, you might want to ease up and try listening to what others have to say. You could learn something.
[AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) That new challenge is getting closer, and you should be out there now showing facts and figures that can help persuade potential allies to rally to your support. Good luck! [PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Getting a head start on holiday plans could help free up some time later to spend on other projects. Meanwhile, a colleague has some ideas that you might find worth discussing. [BORN THIS WEEK: You are always there for others, but sometimes you need to be reminded that you need to be there for yourself as well. © 2023 by King Features Syndicate
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[1. U.S. STATES: Which state is home
[6. HISTORY: In which year was Korea
[2. MOVIES: Which 1990s movie fea-
[7. U.S. PRESIDENTS: How many presi-
[3. ART: Who painted the Sistine
[8. LITERATURE: Which 20th-century
to the Girl Scouts, founded by Juliette Gordon Low in 1912?
divided into two occupation zones that would become North and South Korea?
tures a character named Jack Dawson?
dents were elected in the 1950s?
Chapel ceiling?
novel features a character named Holden Caulfield?
[4. ASTRONOMY: Which U.S. astronaut wrote his daughter’s initials on the moon?
[9. TELEVISION: Queen Latifah stars in
[5. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of
[10. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is the
which 1990s TV sitcom?
Australia?
largest species of shark?
answer 6. 1945. 7. One — Dwight Eisenhower. 8. “The Catcher in the Rye.” 9. Living Single. 10. The whale shark.
[TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) That
[SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your entertainment aspect is strong this week. Besides providing a wonderful break from everyday obligations, sharing fun times with others brings you closer to those you care for.
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1. Georgia. 2. Titanic. 3. Michelangelo. 4. Gene Cernan. 5. Canberra.
[ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Some flashes of Aries ire might erupt as you confront an unusually bewildering situation. But you should be able to keep your temper under control as you work through it.
the schedule you’ve prepared. Before you act in one way or another, find out who set it up and why.
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