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At the Movies: 'Ray'
Foxx elevates 'Ray' above flaws
by Ryan Finn
Staff Writer
For a movie about a legendary artist who broke new ground in music history, “Ray” hardly tries to break any new ground as a biopic.
However, perhaps it’s not required this time.
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Jazz Ensemble plays free Farthing concert
by Elizabeth Ashford
Staff Writer
Tap your toes and move to the beat.
Hayes School of Music Jazz Ensemble I will play a free concert Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. in Farthing Auditorium. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Special guest composer Chuck Owen and tenor saxophone player Jack Wilkins will join the ensemble later in the evening.
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Freshmen Showcase highlights one-act comedies
by Clair Baxter
Staff Writer
Last week the Appalachian State University Department of Theater and Dance held their annual Freshmen Showcase.
This year's showcase was titled "Love, Sex and Losers" and was composed of two one-act comedies. The pieces were titled "Personal Effects" and "The Birthday Present".
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California-based Delta Nove plays Boone Saloon
by David Brewer
Intern Writer
Boone residents take notice; there is a six-man West Coast funk party moving up through the southeast and expected to rock the Boone Saloon this Saturday night.
Delta Nove (pronounced No-vay), a roots-based, horn-driven band hailing from Long Beach, Calif., will be supporting their self-produced fourth album, a unique blend of party funk, Brazilian percussion, jazz, rock and dub.
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Affrilachian writer Wilkinson visits
by Lindsay Craven
Staff Writer
The Visiting Writers’ Series will be hosting a visit from fiction writer Crystal Wilkinson Nov. 11 in the Linville Falls Room of Plemmons Student Union at 7:30 p.m.
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