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A modern twist on classic dances

By Ali Rockett | July 14

After three days of auditions, five weeks of rehearsals and countless hours of preparation, students at the American Dance Festival School will make their ...

American Dance Festival School dean leaves for Philadelphia

By From staff and wire reports | July 12

After 10 years as dean of the American Dance Festival School in Durham, Donna Faye Burchfield is leaving to become the director of the University of the ...

The historical cartoon book, written by a UNC professor of geology and
illustrated by a recent graduate, will help raise funds for the University. Courtesy of John j.w. Rogers

Comical book benefits UNC

By Thankful Cromartie | July 7

Comic books often evoke far-from-realistic images of heroes, supervillains and damsels in ?distress.

The youth scene

By Ali Rockett | July 7

At the Summer Youth Conservatory, the students aren’t just playing. They’re performing. Laughing and singing, playing silly games and talking in ...

Bastille inspires party at Toots

By Ali Rockett | July 7

Just 10 days after celebrating its own nation’s Independence Day, Toots & Magoo boutique and gallery will host a celebration of the Independence ...

ArtsCenter plays 10 tonight

By Thankful Cromartie | July 7

Picasso’s paints. Sex in space. The power to heal dying sounds. These are among the subjects of 10 short plays at the ArtsCenter’s ninth annual ...

Fireworks launch over Ocean Isle Beach last year. Chapel Hill and Carrboro are preparing their own celebration for July fourth this year.

July 4th should be local blast

By Becca Brenner | June 30

As the weekend draws near, residents can begin to plan how they will roll, jog or stroll through the streets of Carrboro in the town’s annual July Fourth ...

Pittsboro art gallery puts bras on the rack

By Ali Rockett | June 24

Uniquely and outlandishly decorated brassieres dangle on clotheslines in the display window of a storefront. No, it’s not Victoria’s Secret.

Mason Allen listens closely to a lesson on improvisation taught by Scott Laird. DTH/Stephen Mitchell

Chamber of music

By Thankful Cromartie | June 17

Chamber music might be intended for intimate spaces and small audiences, but it is truly a social art form. While the discipline has been long-stigmatized ...

Students dancers audition for the American Dance Festival’s “Past/Forward” performance. DTH/Ali Rockett

Dance festival breaks out

By Ali Rockett | June 17

In an afternoon of flexibility, agility and a few anxious jitters, students in the American Dance Festival School auditioned Saturday for the festival’s ...

Delta Rae, a quartet from Durham, recently released their debut album. Courtesy of Delta Rae.

Delta Rae’s passion shines in debut

By Elizabeth Byrum | June 10

Summer has officially rolled in, and along for the ride is Durham’s Delta Rae.Fresh out of the Bull City with a sound that recalls gospel choirs and ...

Dance festival opens tonight

By Ali Rockett | June 10

Celebrating its 77th anniversary and entering into its 33rd season in Durham, the American Dance Festival poses a question as this year’s theme, “What ...

Artist Ben Long will complete Erskine Bowles’ customary exit portrait in the coming months.

Bowles commissions classmate for portrait

By Becca Brenner | June 10

It is a common practice for UNC-system presidents to have their portraits made upon their departure.But it is less common for that portrait to be painted ...

James Carlson practices on his newest guitar. DTH/Stephen Mitchell

Rocking out at the opera

By Becca Brenner | June 3

Tchaikovsky’s “Polonaise” may not be in the Top 25 Most Played on James Carlson’s iPod, but learning to conduct it is his top priority. “It ...

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Interactive: Explore the Ackland's 'Fortune'

By Seth Wright | May 27

Explore the Ackland Art Museum's newest exhibit "Fortune Smiles: The Tyche Foundation Gift," which includes 51 pieces of artwork donated by former Ackland ...

Chapel Hill and Carrboro offer a variety of free events during the weekend, including gatherings at the new FRANK art gallery.

Plan your weekend with free, local arts events

By Chrissy Mickler | May 27

TGI Thursdays at FRANK

Child refugee art featured in Union

By Ali Rockett | May 27

The caption beneath “The Karen State” painting, which begins the N.C. Art Therapy Institute’s exhibit in the Student Union Gallery, reads, “This ...

Ackland Art Museum preparator Andrew Nagy hangs a painting for a new exhibit. DTH/Becca Brenner

‘Fortune smiles’ for Ackland

By Becca Brenner | May 20

“It is one of the most significant gifts of artwork we’ve ever received.” The words of Nic Brown, museum communications director, echo sentiments ...

‘Eurydice’ new spin on myth

By Ali Rockett | May 20

The ArtsCenter’s presentation of “Eurydice” is an unexpected and whimsical answer to the usual woes of Greek tragedies.Written by acclaimed playwright ...

Professional hoop dancer Julia Hartsell spins two flaming hoops outside The ArtsCenter. DTH/Becca Brenner

Paris of the piedmont

By Becca Brenner | May 12

Street artists tossed flaming props in the parking lot while a magician mingled with guests in the lobby and a live jazz band started up the tune “Witchcraft” ...