Articles

Roselyn Sanchez

Roselyn Sanchez stays true to her family’s musical roots while also being an exceptional student. At 4 years old, she started playing the violin and picked up the clarinet to join […]

Gary Snyder

If you close your eyes and let your imagination roam, you’ll hear it in Gary Snyder’s rendition of the national anthem: Powerful cutting rifts that hearken back to Jimi Hendrix’s […]

Sydney Spilker

Sydney Spilker dives into music for many of same reasons we listen: Because of how it makes her feel.Spilker is involved with marching band, children’s groups, string jam sessions for […]

Dillon Turner

It’s not a lesson you learn quickly or easily, but thanks to the wisdom of a Sweetwater instructor, Dillon Turner was able to turn early setbacks into a recipe for […]

He’s been playing only about two years, but when COVID-19 handed Gavin Weller lemons, he used the quarantine downtime to make lemonade. Weller poured himself into playing and learning everything he […]

Aaron Wilson

The biggest challenge facing Aaron Wilson might be deciding what comes next. The lead tenor saxophone player is an all-state jazz team member, and he’s received music scholarships from every major […]

City ready to get into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit

Centuries after his death, the patron saint of Ireland continues to receive a spirited day of celebration and passionate excess. St. Patrick’s Day is beloved and set aside for parades, […]

Fundraiser for bowling right up your alley

It’s a not-so-well-kept secret. For nearly 90 years, a cozy, six-lane bowling alley has flourished in the basement of Most Precious Blood Catholic Church and School. With little promotion, generations […]

Local venues adjust to survive COVID-19 era

Like the saying, “the show must go on,” event organizers at area venues are learning new ways to make that happen in the COVID-19 era. And almost without exception, they […]