Art & Photography
Hendersonville hosts annual Christmas tree lighting
Photo and story by Veronica Prigmore/Contributing Writer Hendersonville locals flocked into town for their annual holiday traditions at the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony held at Memorial Park on December 1. The Christmas tree lighting acts as a warm welcome for the holiday season every year, with news anchor Jennifer Wadell from FOX 17 News, a …
Nashville Christmas Village gets the city in the holiday spirit early
Photos and Story by Sergio Pacheco/Contributing Writer Nashville’s Fairgrounds hosted their annual Christmas Village this past weekend. More than two-hundred merchants and thousands of shoppers from neighboring states attend every year. The three-day event offered toys, clothing, jewelry, food, pottery, collectables and much more. For a $10 general admission ticket, attendees were free to walk …
Comic book workshop helps give artists the power
Feature Photo Courtesy of Mental Floss Photos and Story by Reana Gibson/Contributing Writer On November 8, MTSU Sandbox held their Comic Book Networking Night at the Student Union. The event was hosted by MTSU alumnus and Sandbox member Will Nolan, who wanted to use this event as an opportunity for content creators to get together …
Photos: Cheekwood holds annual day of the dead celebration
Photos and Story by Sergio Pacheco/Contributing Writer On Saturday, November 1, Cheekwood hosted its annual Day of The Dead celebration. The family friendly event provided plenty of performances, children’s activities and food selections. The annual event celebrates the Mexican holiday Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a time when families gather to honor their …
The Art of Defiant Optimism: using creativity to find hope again
Photos courtesy of Jack Millard This article is pulled from the front page of Sidelines’ first October print edition. Pick up your copy today in numerous locations across MTSU’s campus. Six years ago, actor and artist Jack Millard tragically lost his wife of 17 ½ years to a car accident while she was in the …
Japanese moon viewing enchants guests at Cheekwood
Photos and Story by Sergio Pacheco/Contributing Writer On Sunday, September 22, Cheekwood Estate & Garden celebrated its fifth annual Japanese Moon Viewing event. The event held a showcase of performances, activities and food that all reflecting on the Japanese tsukimi, also known as the autumn moon viewing tradition. There were many performances to see, activities …