Hulu’s “Wu-Tang: An American Saga” is a new television series spearheaded by Wu-Tang members RZA and Method Man. One of the most predominant 90’s hip-hop groups, Wu-Tang Clan defined a generation in terms of style, tone and culture. The direction of this project seems to put a gritty taste in…
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Business Feature: Serenity on the square
The Hilltop Monitor sat down with Patti Stark, owner of Serenity on the Square, to discuss her lifestyle in the health and wellness sector, the best part of owning and operating a business on the Liberty Square and her love for all things yoga and meditation. Stark fondly recalled her…
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Looking back on “Supernatural’s” 15-year run
It’s been a long journey on the road so far. Many battles and deaths have been overcome. Sam and Dean have had many heartbreaking and life-shattering moments. It is finally at the end. Season 15 of “Supernatural” starts Oct. 10, and this 15-year series will finally end. Created by Eric…
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Locke’s “Here’s the Thing” shows artist’s breadth
Hew Locke’s exhibit “Here’s the Thing” opened at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art Sept. 12 and goes until Jan. 19, 2020. The exhibit is a collaboration between Ikon Gallery in Birmingham, UK; Colby College Museum of Art in Maine; and the Kemper Museum in Kansas City. The exhibit is…
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Annual music festival transforms downtown streets
For five days every year the streets of downtown Lincoln, Neb. are transformed with live music, art and cultural workshops during the annual Lincoln Calling non-profit festival. This year’s festival took place Sept. 18-22 and featured over 80 music groups in eight different venues. Organizers of the event partnered with…
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‘The Good Place’ is a surprisingly good place to learn the basics of philosophy
NBC’s hit comedy “The Good Place” will return for its fourth and final season Sept. 26. Also this fall, William Jewell College students return to classes such Responsible Self, Business Law and Ethics, and History of Western Philosophy. These two facts seem to have nothing in common, but surprisingly, they…
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New group of sculptures in historic Liberty bring flair to downtown
On a recent trip to Liberty’s historic town square, you may have noticed several new sculptures. The rotating sculpture display is in its third year. The Liberty Arts Commission, per their website states that “We serve as a catalyst – to support, sustain, and strengthen our community by increasing awareness,…
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Album Review – “Atlas: Year II”
Today, I introduce to you Ryan O’Neal. These days, he is better known as his pseudonym, Sleeping At Last. Very few people have heard of him, but odds are you have definitely heard at least one of his songs before. He’s had songs appear in popular TV shows such as…
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Terrace Wyatt’s “Mel ‘n E [Melanin & Educated]”
Terrace Wyatt’s play “Mel ‘n E [Melanin & Educated]” defined the meaning of melanin from his perspective. Wyatt focused on how black empowerment impacts the lives of young people of color, especially how they see the world while being black in America. He also focused on how young adults think…
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