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UNC student group performs dance with silk and style

By Jamie Stuart | January 23

Brightly colored silk ribbons fly through the air in unison during the twice-weekly practices of UNC's Flying Silk dance group, whose members are busy ...

Sara Tane, a junior global studies and interdisciplinary studies major, started a Spoon University chapter for UNC and is the chapter’s editor. “It seemed like something right up my alley, so I decided to do it,” she said. Spoon University is a national online publication.

Food writing group Spoon University gains momentum

By Kristina Kokkonos | January 22

From recipes to grocery lists to food news, Spoon University has the scoop.

Paul Shareshian, owner of the Varsity Theatre, uses a film projector. The Varsity reached its fundraising goal and will be converting to digital.

Varsity Theatre reaches its $50,000 fundraising goal

By Parth Shah | January 22

The Varsity Theatre is ditching film and going digital.

Q&A with electronic musician Paper Diamond

By Madison Flager | January 21

Electronic musician Alex Botwin — better known as Paper Diamond — performed at Cat's Cradle in Carrboro on Sunday night as part of his Rain Drops ...

Frank Art Gallery, located on East Franklin St., has a new exhibit called "Local: Inside and Out." This exhibit is a collection of art that shows artists' view of North Carolina and what makes home so special.

FRANK artists celebrate their county

By Morgan Vickers | January 21

Catharine Carter grew up in Chapel Hill, graduated from UNC in 1974 and has lived here for her entire adult life.

Triangle ArtWorks moves to Durham’s Research Triangle Park

January 21

Research Triangle Park is eager to shed its corporate stereotype by filling some of its space with the arts.

UNC student groups celebrate King through various artistic mediums

By Kristina Kokkonos | January 20

Some student organizations have chosen to let art speak for Martin Luther King Jr.‘s legacy this week.

This is Ann Powers: NPR critic, UNC lecturer

By Christine Bang | January 15

Ann Powers is nationally known for her expertise on the newest and coolest music, but she credits music with the coolest praise of all — bridging the ...

Lunchbox Series celebrates Carrboro musicians

By Carly Peterson | January 15

Winter can be bleak, but the mood is light in Carrboro with the town’s Lunchbox Concert Series, which is back to serve up another order of music and ...

Richard Walden and Catherine Shocket perform in the LAB! Theatre play Finding the Goblin King.

UNC, Duke theatre companies team up for "Me Too Monologues"

By Trey Flowers | January 13

UNC theater groups Kenan Theatre Company and LAB! Theatre are developing a production revolving around the nature of identity in conjunction with Duke ...

UNC alumnus Julian Caldwell debuts EP

By Jamie Stuart | January 13

Between a decade of rapping and a work ethic perfected during a busy four years at UNC, Julian Caldwell has developed his style and is releasing what ...

William Booker, freshman Psychology and Spanish double major, auditions for Modern Shakespeare Society's 30 plays in 60 minutes. "It's good to be nervous. It tells you that you actually care about what you're trying out for," said Booker.

Modern Shakespeare holds ‘30 Plays in 60 Minutes’ auditions

By Everett Handy | January 13

The approach to the ongoing auditions for the Modern Shakespeare Society’s “30 Plays in 60 Minutes” is as unique as the performances themselves ...

Durham Mardi Gras starts fundraising for February event

By Elizabeth Baker | January 12

Durham residents and other locals are able to enjoy a Mardi Gras celebration without traveling to New Orleans, all completely free of charge. But keeping ...

South Korean artist Nam June Paik’s piece “Eagle Eye” (pictured) is part of a show displayed in the Ackland for Geography 650.

Ackland Art Museum's study gallery caters to many

By Sarah McQuillan | January 9

For students, the Ackland Art Museum offers more than what meets the eye. The gallery’s second floor consists of a special study gallery used by UNC ...

Shelby Stephenson ends month-long poet laureate drama

By Morgan Vickers | January 9

Shelby Stephenson doesn’t see himself as a poet.

Paul Shareshian, owner of the Varsity Theatre, is hoping to raise $50,000 by Feb. 15 with a Kickstarter fundraiser to upgrade its film projection system.

Varsity Theatre campaigns to stay open through digital changeover

By Parth Shah | January 8

Bobby Funk’s memories from the Varsity Theatre include much more than the iconic movie scenes that have flickered across the screen at the Chapel Hill ...