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Ackland’s ‘Chords of Memory’ depicts America’s past through lithographs

By Mary Stevens | March 11

The Ackland Art Museum has unveiled an exhibition of Thomas Hart Benton lithographs that will introduce viewers to the vivid scenes and lively characters ...

ArtsCenter hosts two-part production

By Walker Minot | March 1

A work by a Tony Award-winning playwright and a piece by UNC alumni make up the most recent production by StreetSigns Center for Literature and Performance. ...

Morgan Writer-in-Residence Program loses funding

By Katelyn Trela | March 1

After 20 years and 20 renowned authors, UNC’s Morgan Writer-in-Residence Program has lost its funding. Beverly Taylor, chairwoman for the English and ...

Program teaches medium of radio

By Caroline Pate | February 29

An international photojournalist living in Carrboro. A boy growing up during the Cuban Revolution. An American expatriate living in Huey P. Newton’s ...

Moeser to lecture on the music of Bach

By Carson Blackwelder | February 29

UNC music professor and former chancellor James Moeser will lead a series of lectures about Johann Sebastian Bach on March 6 and 7.

PlayMakers tries out live captioning to make plays more accessible

By Grace Tatter | February 27

Live caption services were offered for one performance of both “Henry IV” and “Henry V” in February. They will also be used for “Noises Off” ...

Q&A with Margaret Peot

By Kathryn Muller | February 27

Broadway fabric painter Margaret Peot will lead an interactive workshop tomorrow on how she became a thriving artist and how others can as well. Staff ...

PlayMakers artists to stage new version of ‘Henry V’ at Oregon Shakespeare Festival

By Carson Blackwelder | February 26

Joseph Haj, producing artistic director for PlayMakers Repertory Company, and Jan Chambers, a PlayMakers’ scenic designer, will work with the Oregon ...

Company Carolina presents ‘The Vagina Monologues’

By Sarah Haderbache | February 23

Orgasms, birth and menstruation feature prominently in Company Carolina’s current production. Tony Award-winning playwright Eve Ensler’s play, “The ...

Ackland Art Museum features one-act plays based on artwork

By Mary Stevens | February 23

Tonight in the Ackland Art Museum’s galleries, actors will perform a series of one-act plays inspired by the museum’s artwork.

Watson becomes first black female undergrad at UNC to adapt, produce and direct a play

By Faith McElroy | February 23

The show focuses on the coming-of-age experience of Sarah Jane, a light-skinned black girl, and her struggle to define an identity for herself.

Local artist documents lives of people residing in mobile homes

By Rachel Butt | February 23

With a $1,000 arts grant, local artist Susan Simone will take a look at what she views as the unseen communities in Orange County’s midst.

'Milford Project' brings comedy and science to LAB!

By Deborah Strange | February 22

On a Saturday rehearsal of “The Milford Project,” Richie and Penny skipped across a classroom-turned-meadow stage, speaking in oddly-pitched, curious ...

PlayMakers summer program gives teens a chance to shine

By Kendra Benner | February 21

At PlayMakers Repertory Company this summer, high school students will dominate the stage.

Youth Angst Society returns to UNC at Bull’s Head

By Walker Minot | February 20

After years of activity, the Youth Angst Society disappeared. So this year, UNC sophomore Alex Karsten decided to bring it back.

Jazz musicians of the Triangle unite to spread music

By Kendra Benner | February 19

Thanks to music producer Al Strong, the Chapel Hill jazz scene is getting cooler.

Leif Ove Andsnes will bring contemporary classical to Memorial Hall

By Caroline Pate | February 16

To most, classical music doesn’t mean excitement. But that’s exactly what world-renowned pianist Leif Ove Andsnes is trying to change.

Q&A with Chris Parris-Lamb

By Mary Stevens | February 16

Literary agent Chris Parris-Lamb spends his time searching for the next best-selling author. He unearthed a gem last year with Chad Harbach’s novel ...

Artist honors her grandfather at Hanes Art Center

By Carson Blackwelder | February 13

Becca Albee never met her grandfather. But he and his work have inspired Albee’s latest art exhibition, “E.A.R. To the Ground.” It opened Tuesday ...

‘Camera Obscura’ showcases cellphone photography at Ackland Museum Store

By Mary Stevens | February 13

Shawn Rocco is an award-winning photojournalist — but that doesn’t mean he won’t whip out his camera phone.