David Botzer, Author at My TJ Now

Coded concerts

David Botzer

The entertainment industry has taken a major blow as a result of the COVID-19 health crisis, as gatherings of any kind are to be avoided whenever possible. One could argue…

Artist Spotlight: Dancing with Hispanic heritage

David Botzer

Dance might not be the form that jumps to one’s mind when art is mentioned, but that doesn’t mean it is any less impressive than its fellow forms of art.…

Fresh faces in the College of Visual and Performing Arts

David Botzer

The first day of school can get the nerves going for anyone during a normal semester, especially professors. However, when it's the first day at a new school and the…

“Lights Up” on Winthrop’s Department of Theatre and Dance

David Botzer

Among the other events in the world this year, the Black Lives Matter movement has been one of the most prominent. Riots, protests, murders, outcries and more have stemmed from…

Thinking Outside of the BOX

David Botzer

When social distancing became an important part of trying to slow the spread of COVID-19, theaters were one of the first establishments to temporarily close their doors. As an art…

The Resilience of Art

David Botzer

With the world in the shape it is, normality has become very skewed from what it would typically be. There are many places such as most theaters and galleries that…

A&C Student Art Showcases Coming Soon

David Botzer

Winthrop University is home to many talented artists, all of whom come with their own unique style. From painting to graphic design to sculpting and everything in between. If the…

The curtain draws close for now

David Botzer

Due to the threat of COVID-19 and the impact the virus has on New York City, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo banned public gatherings of more than 500 people on…

Artist Spotlight: Jammie Hyunh

David Botzer

One of Winthrop’s greatest exports is its artists, especially its female artists. In honor of Women’s History Month, I sat down with Jammie Hyunh to discuss her current accomplishments and…