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UNC alumna will debut her ?rst one-woman show

By Jasmine Neely | June 16

Dancer, composer, musician and writer Kaitlin June’s plan of becoming a therapist was interrupted when she decided to follow her true dream of performing. ...

The Carrack celebrates third anniversary

By Sarah Vassello | June 12

In 2006, journalist Tom Brokaw told the graduating Stanford class it’s easy to make a buck, but it’s a lot harder to make a difference.

Mezza9, a nationally known artist from Wilmington, NC prepares her art for "Mezzmerizd: Dreaming Awake", a solo art exhibition presented by the ArtsCenter in Carrboro on display now.

Mezzanine explores gap in dreams, reality

By Lucinda Shen | June 9

Art enthusiasts and dreamers alike will be submerged in the gulf between sleep and reality in “Mezzmerizd: Dreaming Awake,” an exhibition mingling ...

Jane Austen Summer Program returns to UNC

June 9

Jane Austen would have found herself at home at UNC on Thursday.

NC Symphony puts on free “Concerts in Your Community” this summer

By Stephanie Zimmerman | June 2

With the North Carolina Symphony’s annual outdoor concert series, people can enjoy the beautiful weather and live performances from a world-class orchestra. ...

Michael Ehlbeck's lecture reveals art of printmaking

By Sarah Vassello | June 2

Michael Ehlbeck always knew he was interested in art, but his discovery of printmaking happened by accident.

Author John Warley shares experiences with adoption in latest novel

By Jasmine Neely | June 2

For writer John Warley, growing up in a southern home meant staying true to his family bloodline.

PlayMakers hosts Texas theater ensemble Rude Mechanicals

By Marcela Guimaraes | June 2

PlayMakers Repertory Company opens its doors to Austin-based theater ensemble Rude Mechanicals this summer.

Best-selling author Khaled Hosseini comes to Chapel Hill

By Jasmine Neely | May 26

For writer Khaled Hosseini, family is the central theme of most of his stories.

Carolina Performing Arts celebrates 10 years with new season lineup

By Sarah Vassello | May 26

What do country music, a Scottish play about the aftermath of “Macbeth” and Israeli dance have in common?

Photographer Larry Schwarm captures the beauty of ?re

By Jasmine Neely | May 19

One may say fires are devastating, but photographer Larry Schwarm has found the spirituality in them through his photography.

Ackland given Award of Excellence for ‘More Love’ exhibit

By Sarah Vassello | May 19

Since being honored on May 5, the Ackland Art Museum may agree with the Beatles: love is all you need.

Th3rd Power Productions presents four episodes of the Twilight Zone at the Arts Center in Carrboro.

ArtsCenter play takes a step into Twilight zone

By Marcela Guimaraes | May 19

You are about to enter another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound, but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land of imagination. Next stop, ...

State arts advocates ask for more support from legislators on Arts Day

By Sarah Vassello | May 12

North Carolina actor and playwright Mike Wiley was headed for destruction before he found his love of the arts.

ArtsCenter hosts craft festival in honor of local roots

By Jaleesa Jones | April 24

The ArtsCenter in Carrboro is paying homage to its local roots this weekend.

140 West development to host series of events to kick off summer

By clayton johnson | April 24

As classes come to an end, a culmination of festivities is hitting 140 West development to kick off summer.

Masters of Fine Arts students to present work at Ackland

By Ally Levine | April 24

Working with curators is no novel experience for MFA student Michael Bramwell. But the Ackland Art Museum’s curator, Lauren Turner, was open in her ...

Arts advocates worry sales tax will slow sales

By Sarah Vassello | April 24

To many, the term "House Bill 998" doesn’t ring any bells.

Carolina Performing Arts preps for 10 more years

By Rupali Srivastava | April 24

After nine years of bringing world-renowned musicians like Yo-Yo Ma and breakthrough dance groups like L-E-V to UNC, Carolina Performing Arts has established ...

Bernadette Haubert is one of the pastry chefs at Sugarland. "This is the only thing I've ever wanted to do." She studied at the Culinary Institute of America in New York and came to Chapel Hill immediately after. Sugarland is in the midst of its busy season. "We'll have about 5-7 weddings per weekend (to bake for) until June." According to Haubert, December and January are the slowest months.

Artists at Chapel Hill bakeries use cakes as canvases

By Erin Wygant | April 24

Whether you’re a lover of all things sugary sweet, or looking for a gourmet classic, consider your cravings covered — in frosting that is.