Day One "He who angers you, controls you." It is amazing how a small quote can trigger a chain of thoughts. Reading this quote on a church plaque by the state highway was a good way to begin the spring break. Never before had I been part of such a diverse group.
Tickets went on sale Monday for UNA's 2008 spring concert, featuring pop rock/R&B music group OneRepublic, which will take place on April 23 in Flowers Hall. OneRepublic is best known for the current hit single, "Apologize," which gained extensive popularity when released as a remixed version on recording artist/producer Timbaland's 2007 "Shock Value.
If you've got a penchant for stargazing, then UNA's new astronomy club might be right up your alley. The club is not official yet, so it can't make use of university resources. However, faculty adviser Dr. Mel Blake holds regular planetarium shows and is even considering field trips.
Timmy Ray has played on a lot of stages before, but this Friday will mark the first time he's ever performed on the top floor of a parking deck. The Rays' music group, the Ray Brothers, are holding their first CD release party on top of the downtown parking deck in Florence.
The annual Flutes and Friends program will be hosted by the First Presbyterian Church in downtown Florence Tuesday, April 22, at 7 p.m. in a concert to benefit the University of North Alabama Flute Ensemble. Donations will be accepted. The performance will feature UNA's Flute Ensemble playing "Jupiter" from Gustaf Holst's "The Planets," student flute ensembles from Huntsville and community musicians with Jim Champion conducting.
To a lot of people, April 20 may be nothing special. Unless, of course, they smoke marijuana. April 20, or "4/20" is widely considered to be "National Marijuana Smoking Day." Although the recreational use of marijuana dates back to prehistory, there is a social stigma attached to it in modern society.
