Thursday
LAB! Theatre: “The Milford Project”
Kenan Theatre
8 p.m.
Tickets are $5
This musical comedy is about a 13-year-old science prodigy whom the U.S. government asks to secretly construct a superweapon for the coming war. LAB! Theatre premieres this main stage production tonight.
Read staff writer Deborah Strange’s story on the premiere on Thursday’s front page, and catch staff writer Grace Tatter’s review on Friday.
Friday
Carolina Jazz Festival: Christian McBride & Inside Straight
Memorial Hall
8 p.m.
$10 with OneCard; $15 otherwise
The big band sound of 2012 Grammy Award-winning Christian McBride and the Inside Straight band makes up the marquee concert in the 35th annual Carolina Jazz Festival.
Check out staff writer Mary Stevens’ Q&A with the festival’s director “Jim Ketch”:http://www.dailytarheel.com/index.php/blog/canvas/2012/02/qampa_jim_ketch.
Saturday
Activated Art: An Evening of Ekphrastic Theatre
Ackland Art Museum
8 p.m.
$10, purchase at the Ackland Museum Store
Four creative writing professors from UNC-Chapel Hill and UNC-Wilmington have written one-act plays inspired by art in the Ackland. These plays will be performed in the galleries.
Look for staff writer Mary Stevens’ story about the festival in Friday’s print edition.
Sunday
“Miss Representation” film screening and discussion
Carroll Hall
2:30-5 p.m.
Free admission
UNC Eating Disorders Program will host a screening of the “Miss Representation” documentary, which premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival. The film exposes how mainstream media present women and promote body dissatisfaction among women.
Monday
The Successful Artist’s Career Guide: Margaret Peot
Center for Dramatic Art, room 250
6-8 p.m.
Free admission
This interactive workshop on being a freelance visual artist will be led by Broadway fabric painter Margaret Peot. The workshop will feature artist interviews, personal stories, self-reflective worksheets and practical information.
Tuesday
Hanes Visiting Artist Lecture Series: Amanda Ross-Ho
Hanes Art Center
6-7:30 p.m.
Free admission
Amanda Ross-Ho’s work has been featured all over the United States and Europe. She has been featured in “Artforum” and “The New York Times.”
Wednesday
Gospel Concert with the Branchettes & New Sons of New Bethel
Person Hall
7-8:30 p.m.
Free admission
A celebration of the gospel music tradition and its powerful influence.
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