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 ...
Since New Year’s ended and the heart-shaped candy started going up in shelves, single and taken people everywhere have known what was coming — Valentine’s Day. As a day commonly surrounded by high expectations, making plans can be a daunting task. With the small budget of an average college student ...
Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays that is all about the candy. Whether you prefer candy hearts or a classic box of chocolate, sugar is a big part of the Feb. 14 celebrations. If you're looking for a homemade treat to celebrate, these three recipes can be made in your dorm room. You can share ...
Courtesy of Pixabay Open When Letters In every college student's life, there has been a time when you just really needed to hear words of encouragement from someone you love. You can give someone this gift by writing letters for them to open whenever they need them. For example, you can have ones ...
It’s that time of the year again. It’s either one of your favorite or worst holidays. Valentine’s Day gives us the opportunity to go above and beyond our usual efforts to show our significant others just how much they mean to us. But for some of us, we may not have that opportunity this year. ...
The Middle Georgia Art Association, a non-profit organization located on Vineville Avenue, will be hosting their largest gallery of the year with their Winter Arts Festival. The grand opening for the exhibit will be held Friday, Feb. 17 from 6-8 p.m. The exhibit will stay open until March 10, and the ...
Cole released his fourth studio album on Dec. 9, “4 Your Eyez Only.” After Cole’s release of “2014 Forest Hills Drive,” music fans have been highly anticipating any new releases from Cole. Through his relatable lyrics, Cole successfully incites conversations discussing life in general as well ...
Mercer’s Theatre department has a night of eclectic entertainment in the works. Entitled “11x10,” the performance will feature the work of Mercer’s current directing class in 11 individual 10-minute plays. The plays will be presented on Feb. 16-18 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 19 at 2:30 p.m. Admission ...
There’s Another Dead Artist in Japan these days. His name is Lucas Newell. He’s actually very much alive. Newell is a sophomore at Mercer University studying International Business and Fine Arts. As of December, Newell’s art is the only possession of his that remains at Mercer. He’s spending ...
Inspired by Hollywood’s Golden Era, director Damien Chazelle channels classic movie musicals in a modern day romance starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling. Like its execution, an expression of old and new, “La La Land” manages to find balance by thoroughly exploring the two sides of life. It ...
Going to the gym and losing more weight has been people’s New Year resolution for years. But after February, some act as if they forgot what a gym is! A study on StatisticsBrain.com states that only 9 percent of citizens stick to their New Year resolutions and accomplish them by the end of the year. If ...
A Tribe Called Quest has graced us with one final album in a period in which rap has completely changed, taking us back to a period when hip hop was a simpler art. The album, “We Got It From Here… Thank You 4 Your Service” was released Nov. 11 and is said to be the group's’ final collaborative ...
If travelling more is one of your New Year’s resolutions, here are some tips on how to enjoy fulfilling trips while also maintaining a budget. Taking a trip can often cost a lot with hotel expenses. However, Airbnb is an affordable alternative to hotels. Airbnb is a website that has open listings ...
A large oak tree looms over the gravel expanse of the parking lot, various metal chairs, bicycles, and oven paddles hanging from its branches, like the project of an overworked and over-caffeinated art student. Ingleside Village Pizza, the sign reads in a mismatched font. The quiet colors and tinted ...
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