Wednesday Roundup has a new look. After a year as a faithful Canvas staple, the traditional roundup was starting to feel like more of a task than an enjoyable rendezvous through the week’s arts happenings. So, we (being assistant Arts editor Katherine Proctor and Arts editor Katelyn Trela) decided to clean up the format and make it easier for you — and us — to get the most from Roundup.
The new format runs from Thursday to Wednesday. Look for one-a-day highlights and more hyperlinks that will make us all happier people.
Without further ado, the new (and we think improved) Roundup.
Thursday
Long Story Shorts: Annual Festival of Ten-Minute Plays
Department of Communications Studies
Swain Hall, Studio 6
8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Admission is free
This is the opening night of a performance of one-act plays written by this year’s graduating class in the writing for the screen and stage minor. The show will run through Sunday. Make sure to stop by and visit Arts editor Katelyn Trela, who will be working on house crew.
Read more: staff writer Mary Stevens writes about the professional-grade festival in Thursday’s print edition; arts editor Katelyn Trela shares her thoughts and feelings tomorrow on Canvas.
Friday
Burlap to Cashmere
The Carrboro ArtsCenter
8 p.m.
$10 advance, $12 day of show
Burlap to Cashmere is a folk-rock band that has reunited after their 1990s heyday and subsequent breakup. See them play their new stripped-down sound at the ArtsCenter.
Read more: Click here for more information about the band.
Saturday
In Praise of Ancient Mountains
NC Botanical Garden Visitor Education Center
2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission is free
A celebration of the publication of a photographic book called “In Praise of Ancient Mountains, Old-Growth Forests, and Wilderness.” Author Chris Bolgiano and photographer Jim Valentine collaborated on the book.
Read more: Check out more on the NC Botanical Garden Visitor Education center on their website.
Sunday
“In the Next Room (or the vibrator play)”
PlayMakers Repertory Company
Paul Green Theatre
7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $10 to $45
Go see this play about vibrators — it’s your last chance!
Read more: Assistant Arts editor Katherine Proctor wrote about vibrators and reviewed the play.
Monday
Babel (words)
Memorial Hall
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Tickets are $10 to $29
This dance performance incorporates various styles of dance and music to explore the concept of language.
Read more: The Carolina Performing Arts website gives more information on the show.
Tuesday
Gala Concert: Songs of Alan and Marilyn Bergman
Hill Hall
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
These two are renowned lyricists who wrote the words for such classics as “The Way We Were.” You should try to talk to them at this gala and soak up some wisdom.
Read more: They’ve got a website! Barbra Streisand is there! Robert Redford is there! You will be there!
Wednesday
Tea at Two – Magic Pictures: Digitizing the Ackland Collection
Ackland Art Museum
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Admission is free
Learn about the Ackland and its collection from Beth Grabowski while simultaneously enjoying tea and cookies.
Read more: More info on tea, cookies and art on the Ackland’s website.
But wait!
Don’t forget to check out all the wonderful art the Ackland Art Museum, especially the recent “Carolina Collects” exhibit. You should also head to Duke and check out the “Eating Animals” exhibit at the Nasher Museum of Art.
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