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UNC alumnus Michael Allen returns to area as Broadway star in 'War Horse'

By Madeline Hurley | October 2

Michael Stewart Allen, a 1995 UNC alumnus, is a cast member of the Broadway hit and Tony Award-winning play “War Horse,” which opened at Durham Performing ...

Panel discusses Stravinsky’s ‘The Rite of Spring’

By Samantha Sabin | October 1

Lights dimmed, the crowd grew silent and a voice rang out, “Art brings people together.”

Southern author to give annual lecture

By Katie Marriner | October 1

Thomas Wolfe’s birthday is being celebrated a day early this year.

Q&A with Maria DeGuzman

By Breanna Kerr | September 30

Maria DeGuzman, English professor and director of Latina/o Studies at UNC, is hosting a book reading today at 10 a.m. in the Pleasants Family Assembly ...

'Rite of Spring' opens with Yo-Yo Ma

By Sarah Rutherford | September 30

The actualization of Carolina Performing Arts’ “The Rite of Spring at 100” began Sunday night — and it did not end in a riot.

LAB!’s ‘Alice’ dazzles, overwhelms

By Caroline Pate | September 30

LAB! Theatre’s production of “Alice: A devised Alice in Wonderland project” certainly is mad, almost dizzyingly so.

N.C. Jazz Repertory celebrates 20th birthday with showcase concert

By Rebecca Tobin | September 27

The N.C. Jazz Repertory Orchestra is turning the big 2-0.

'Broadway Abridged' parodies classic productions

By Tat'yana Berdan | September 27

Company Carolina is giving Broadway a makeover. The company’s “Broadway Abridged” condenses five classic productions into 15-minute parodies — ...

'Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky' comes to Varsity Theatre

By Anissa Putois | September 27

Paris, 1913: Igor Stravinsky’s “The Rite of Spring” opens at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées and is met with cries of outrage and hostile taunts. ...

UNC student DJ 'good ratio' will open for Diplo on Oct. 6

By David Scarisbrick | September 26

Trevor Dougherty is a self-described “electro-beat farmer” — and harvest time is coming.

LAB! Theatre reimagines classic 'Alice in Wonderland'

By Elizabeth Tew | September 26

LAB! Theatre has audiences peering through a different kind of looking glass.

Elle Varner to open for J. Cole at Homecoming concert

By Mary Stevens | September 26

Hip-hop artist Elle Varner is best known for her song “Only Wanna Give it to You,” featuring J. Cole.

‘Rite of Spring at 100’ impact extends beyond stage

By James Smith | September 25

Imagine that a show starring Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga was so strange and revolutionary that the audience hurled stones and started riots.

K-pop sensation “Gangnam Style” creates noise in Pit

By Sarah Ang | September 24

Hundreds of students gathered to watch others ride invisible horses as part of a Gangnam Style flash mob Monday afternoon in the Pit.

Q&A with Jane Borden

By Mary Feddeman | September 24

Today, UNC alumna Jane Borden and Tennessee comedy group Corporate Juggernaut will be performing at Dirty South Comedy Theater in Carrboro.

'Red' struggles as PlayMakers premiere show

By Katelyn Trela | September 23

On a cluttered wooden set devoid of natural light, two lines summed up 90 minutes of performance. “Do you ever get tired of telling people what art ...

Carolina Performing Arts set to sell out 15 shows

By Caroline Pate | September 20

Carolina Performing Arts is having its second most profitable year since 2005 — and it’s just getting started.

Unchained Tour supports local bookstores at Flyleaf

By Rebecca Pollack | September 20

A hand-painted 1972 Bluebird bus will roll into town today, carrying a team of storytellers, including Neil Gaiman, author of “Coraline” and “Stardust.” ...

Arts programs increase budgets for 2012-13 year

By Deborah Strange | September 19

In an era of continuous budget cuts, campus arts organizations have made strides to become more self-sufficient, taking on larger budgets and projects. ...

J. Cole tickets to go on sale Tuesday, Sept. 25 at noon

By From staff and wire reports | September 18

Tickets for UNC’s 2012 Homecoming Concert featuring J. Cole will go on sale for students Tuesday at noon. The concert will be held Nov. 4 at 8 p.m. ...