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Discussion brings library, theater group together

By Sarah Ang | September 8

Deep Dish Theater Company and the Chapel Hill Public Library are collaborating to bring together their respective theater and literary worlds.

New FRANK artist paints NC landscapes, lifestyles

By Katie Hjerpe | September 6

While the world is moving closer to modernity, Carroll Lassiter reminds North Carolina to remember its roots. FRANK Gallery’s artist of the month specializes ...

Marianne Gingher (in the green) and Deborah Seabrooke (in the blue) will perform "Unleashed!" at the Carrboro Arts Center Friday and Saturday nights.

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Duo debuts new puppet show aimed at adult audience

By Tat'yana Berdan | September 5

Risque puppets and R-rated humor are on display in Jabberbox Puppet Theater’s new, original production — “Unleashed!” The theater will be performing ...

Simpson's whirligigs to be featured in Allcott Gallery

By Elizabeth Baker | September 4

Vollis Simpson didn’t believe that it was ever appropriate to throw anything in the trash. It was that essential thriftiness that led to the creation ...

William Ferris will be speaking about his new book, “The Storied South: Voices of Writers and Artists”

Southern voices heard again in new book

By Gabriella Cirelli | September 4

William Ferris is bringing the voices of Southern writers, artists and thinkers together Thursday at Wilson Library.

Book gives pointers on tailgate cuisine

By Elizabeth Tew | September 4

Taylor Mathis, author of “The Southern Tailgating Cookbook: A Game-Day Guide for Lovers of Food, Football, and the South,” has a passion for food ...

Loundon W performs songs about his life and heritage in "Surviving Twin."

One-man play explores performer’s memories of father

By Rebecca Pollack | September 4

Loudon Wainwright III’s song “Surviving Twin,” which he wrote about his complex and emotional relationship with his late father, is the inspiration ...

Hillsborough exhibit explores ‘Dreamscapes’

By Katie Hjerpe | September 4

Some say art is dead, but one exhibition aims to bring it back to life.

Musician Justin Johnson teaches workshops at The Carrboro ArtsCenter this fall.

ArtsCenter workshop showcases artisanal instruments

By Elizabeth Tew | August 30

The Carrboro ArtsCenter’s latest workshops feature the cigar-box guitar — two instruments that are an important precursor to the modern guitar — ...

By Katie Hjerpe | August 29

Richard Kadrey recently released “Kill City Blues,” the fifth book of the Sandman Slim series. Photo courtesy of Richard Kadrey.

Q&A with Richard Kadrey

By Gabriella Cirelli | August 29

San Francisco-based author Richard Kadrey just released his fifth book of his Sandman Slim series, “Kill City Blues.” The series follows the story ...

Alberto Lung taught an Anime and Manga drawing class at the Durham Arts Council on Wednesday night for elementary school aged children. Andre Robertson, 1st grader, looks on as Mr. Lung demonstrates tips and tricks.

Kids learn about Japanese art forms in Durham classes

By Rebecca Pollack | August 28

Alberto Lung is standing in front of a group of eight children at the Durham Arts Council Wednesday, teaching them how to draw ninjas and dragons.

CPA grant brings in fresh talent

By Edmond Harrison | August 27

Memorial Hall will be home to several American symphonic orchestras in the Carolina Performing Arts’ 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons thanks to a $600,000 ...

Rasool Jahan (left) and Mark Filiaci act in Deep Dish Theater’s production of “Good People.”

'Good People': not so hard to come by

By Melissa Bendixen | August 27

Sometimes what goes around doesn’t always come back around. In Deep Dish Theater Company’s “Good People,” main character Margie has yet to learn ...

Artists take flight in Durham exhibit

By Breanna Kerr | August 26

Birds are singing, chirping and flying overhead as people walk around downtown Durham on the way to see the Craven Allen Gallery’s summer exhibit exploring ...

Q&A with 'The Returned' author Jason Mott

By Tat'yana Berdan | August 26

Jason Mott just released his new book “The Returned,” which follows a family after it discovers its supposedly deceased 8-year-old son standing on ...

The Scrap Exchange is hosting an exhibition named “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” in the Green Gallery in Durham. The exhibition runs until Sept. 14.

Durham gallery creates art out of worldwide mail

By Gabriella Cirelli | August 26

For just the price of shipping and handling, artists from around the world can display their work in a Durham art gallery.

Carrboro ArtsCenter hosts musicians for Songwriters' Circle

By Mary Feddeman | August 25

Though the musicians at the Carrboro ArtsCenter’s Songwriters’ Circle may not sit around and sing Kumbaya, they are still offered a relaxed, ...

Amanda Smith spells a difficult word at the Adult Spelling Bee at Flyleaf Books.

Flyleaf Books hosts community spelling bee

By Edmond Harrison | August 25

Chapel Hill’s Flyleaf Books asked people of all ages to spell words like “bazaar,” “Afrikaans,” and “extemporaneous” Friday in its first-ever ...

Q&A with PlayMakers producing artistic director Joseph Haj

By Josephine Yurcaba | August 22

PlayMakers Repertory Company recently received three grants, one for $250,000 from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and two from the National Endowment ...