Sophomore Chase Moore has branched out as an actor during his time at Mercer, and is currently directing his own play with a professional acting job on the horizon. Moore’s first experience acting was in high school, but his school’s theatre program was relatively small and underfunded. “I ...
Macon has a long and colorful history, which has been well-preserved not just in books and buildings, but also in memories. The true tale of one Maconite has been rediscovered and immortalized in the new opera “Hugh Smalling,” composed by Mercer professor Christopher Schmitz. The story took place ...
The Mercer University Orchestra will perform music from Mendelssohn, Elgar and Diamond at their upcoming concert on March 23, ending a “week-long residency [at the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings] by Performance Today, the most-listened-to classical music [radio] program in the country,” said ...
In just 37 short minutes, Sydney Bennet, a.k.a. “Syd Tha Kyd,” managed to combine a neo-soul style with a new-aged jazz feel in her debut album “Fin.” The album was released Feb. 2, 2017. Although this was Bennet’s first solo album, her discography does not start here. I have been following ...
The Cox Capitol Theatre is a place of great history, and it shows in the atmosphere. With the red velvet accents and gold crown moulding stylings reminiscent of the 1930s, mixed with a modern brand of LED lights lining the floors and curtains, the theatre creates an anachronistic aesthetic that works ...
The music of W.A. Mozart, Kalevi Aho and Johannes Brahms will be performed on March 21 as part of Mercer’s ongoing Fabian Concert Series. The evening’s ensemble will feature Osmo Vanska, the conductor of the Minnesota Orchestra, on clarinet, Minnesota Orchestra concertmaster Erin Keefe, and Mercer ...
While there are plenty of good movies and television series to watch, nothing is quite like live theater. On March 14-15 at 7:30 p.m., the Grand Opera House will host the touring production of the acclaimed Broadway musical “Once.” “Once” is being performed as part of the Grand’s Broadway ...
Seniors Justis Ward and Matthew Harris both grew up in the church with musician parents. “I can’t give a starting point where music became big in my life,” Ward said. “My mom’s a musician so I grew up listening to her.” Ward’s mother sings contemporary Christian and gospel music, and ...
There is so much pressure for college students to get internships and have job options after graduation. Career fairs and networking events are great ways to meet people in your career field that are specifically looking for college students. It’s hard to be noticed when there are a lot of other students ...
Look at the back of every drink that’s not water and most times you’ll find sugar. And you’ll probably find a lot of it. Sugar has been ingrained in the American diet for ages. When kids behave properly in school, what do we give them? When it’s someone’s birthday and we don’t know what ...
Bearstock 2017 is going to look radically different from any Bearstock that’s been before. With headliners like DJ Mustard and Waka Flocka Flame, the Quadworks sponsored event will have a new sound in addition to its new performance structure. BEARSTOCK: AFTER DARK Waka Flocka Flame and DJ Mustard Waka ...
Downtown Macon is home to some classic local favorites that serve burgers and other American food, so do they really need another burger place? This is the question I asked myself as I entered the Ocmulgee Brewpub located on 2nd Street right next to Bearfoot Tavern, which is an already established place ...
Sean Michael Leonard Anderson, aka Big Sean, is well known for his solo singles as well as extremely popular duets with artists such as Ariana Grande and Jhene Aiko. He released his fourth studio album on Feb. 3, “I Decided.,” looking to re-establish his rugged solo style. As a general music enthusiast, ...
The Macon Museum of Arts and Sciences unveiled its newest art exhibition Feb. 3, a collection of works aptly called “Emerging Artists.” It is the museum’s fifth showcase of its kind. This new installment houses over 40 art pieces from seven artists across the southeastern United States. From ...
For the Macon Pops’ annual fundraiser, the community orchestra is bringing back iconic Georgia music to Macon with a concert entitled “Macon Pops: The Music of Ray Charles.” The concert will take place on Friday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cox Capitol Theatre. “The Music of Ray Charles” will ...
Halfway through the semester, spring break is much needed. The air is getting warmer, summer is getting closer and studying becomes nearly impossible. While many college students want to go to the beach during the break, there are plenty of other fun adventures to go on. If you’re on a budget and ...
In the competitive restaurant scene of downtown Macon, there are already a few Asian restaurants that contend to distinguish themselves from just some rice and chicken place. Self-proclaimed as “the next best trend to hit downtown Macon,” LaDDa Bistro on Cherry Street breaks outside the normal barriers ...
For some, a new semester is a wonderful time to start off having new professors and new opportunities, which is why it’s best to start off stress-free. But for many, college is a stress bomb. Difficult classes, unhelpful professors, drama, financial situations, parties, drugs — it’s hard to keep ...
The second annual Student Composers Recital is coming up on Feb. 23, which will feature student composers from the Townsend School of Music at Mercer University. The student recital will take place at the Neva Langley Fickling Hall on Mercer's campus, beginning promptly at 7:30 p.m. The event is free ...
The Mercer Singers and the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings will have the honor of performing at Carnegie Hall in New York City Feb. 19. This will be the first time in history that ensembles from the Townsend School of Music perform at Carnegie. The concert will consist of the Mercer Singers, made ...
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