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Graduate master's students showcase quirky works at the Ackland Art Museum

By Kyle Olson | April 8

UNC graduate students used the unconventional subjects of hunters, clay boxes, beds and submerged speaking in an exhibition that marks the culmination ...

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater perform three new pieces at Memorial Hall in 2010 and returns to Chapel Hill this week. Courtesy of Carolina Performing Arts

Alvin Ailey dance company returns to UNC with 'Revelations'

By Emily Stephenson | April 8

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has performed its classic spiritual piece, “Revelations,” for nearly 50 years. But dancer Hope Boykin said ...

Star Heels serve others by dancing

By Fabiana Brown | April 8

UNC’s dance group Star Heels combines talent with community service by using their performances to raise money for charity.The group has its annual ...

Star Heels serve others by dancing

By Fabiana Brown | April 8

UNC’s dance group Star Heels combines talent with community service by using their performances to raise money for charity.The group has its annual ...

Rodrigo Dorfman used footage from a trip to Morocco in his "Generation Exile" film.

UNC alum's film to premiere at Full Frame Documentary Film Festival

By Mark Sabb | April 8

Rodrigo Dorfman, an independent filmmaker and UNC alumnus, will present his film “Generation Exile” at the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival today ...

Q&A: UCS counselor gives tips for making it in the arts

By Jacqueline Scott | April 7

Emily Strader is the student employment coordinator at University Career Services and also counsels students pursuing careers in the arts. We asked her ...

CPA 2010-2011 season to bring international artists to campus

By Lindsay Saladino | April 7

As the curtain rises in Memorial Hall, the spotlight will shine on both new, innovative artists and classic, loved performers for Carolina Performing ...

Seventeen-time Grammy winner Pat Metheny will play to a sold-out crowd tonight. Courtesy of Carolina Performing Arts

Guitarist puts a new spin on old instrument

By Shelby Marshall | April 6

As a jazz guitarist, Pat Metheny is a pioneer in his field.His trademark sound and unique synthesizing technique changed the genre of jazz in the late ...

Singing group to draw on Native American heritage

By Kelly Blessing | April 4

Four voices, one goal — to increase awareness of and preserve Native American culture.

"Uncle Vanya" performance connects audience with characters in Memorial Hall

By Steven Norton | April 1

Language barriers often keep us from understanding those around us, but sometimes being able to look beyond words makes the meaning more apparent.In its ...

Melanie Wall, of Bread and Butter Screen Printing, prints a “Dead Mule Club” T-shirt at her shop in Chapel Hill on Wednesday.

Chapel Hill screen printers mix art, business

By Gavin Hackeling | April 1

When Jody Cedzidlo graduated from UNC, she never imagined she would make a living using the screen printing skills she learned in class.After graduation, ...

CUAB's $1 concert series provides study break

By Kyle Olson | March 31

One dollar won’t buy a soft drink from a vending machine. But the Carolina Union Activities Board is putting on a concert series at venues around campus ...

UNC Pauper Players seeking applicants for 2010-11 board

By From staff and wire reports | March 30

Pauper Players, UNC’s student musical theater company, is accepting applications for its 2010-11 executive board.The board includes three sections: ...

Dancers from UNC-Pembroke’s Unanimous dance group perform in the “Show Us What You Got!” competition. DTH/Zoe Litaker

University teams compete in Hip Hop Dance Off

By Lindsay Saladino | March 29

G.I. Jane soldiers, “Alice in Wonderland” characters and ‘80s dancers did “stanky legg” dance moves and shimmied their shoulders Saturday night ...

Garth Petal and Joy Jones portray Simon and Juliettea "...a Young Lady from Rwanda.” Courtesy of Connie Mahan

Theatre Review: ...a young lady from Rwanda

By Colin Warren-Hicks | March 25

Playmakers Repertory Company squeezes exploding emotion and brutal life experiences into a compact production of “I Have Before Me a Remarkable Document ...

Modernextension troupe members appear in a past performance. Courtesy of Jessie Barber

Modern dance has a home at UNC

By Fabiana Brown | March 25

Modern dance cannot easily be defined. It both attempts to rebel against other styles while borrowing movements from them.There is no singular style or ...

Two music groups to premier original piece tonight

By Mary Choi | March 24

Tonight, in an intimate, simplistic setting, experimental music groups Brooklyn Rider and 2 Foot Yard will share the stage with audience members.

The Schleswig-Holstein Festival Orchestra plays a sold-out Memorial Hall.

Concert Review: Chleswig-Holstein Festival Orchestra

By Lauren Russell | March 24

Musical prodigies prompted well-deserved standing ovations for their fresh takes on the art of presenting symphonies and concertos Tuesday night.

Play makes Rwandan refugee's story relatable

By Shelby Marshall | March 24

One fictional woman’s escape from genocide in Rwanda in 1994 led her to London, where she started writing her memoir.

New York Times best-selling author Lee Smith shares stories, laughter from book

By Colin Warren-Hicks | March 23

Correction, 7:15 p.m. March 24: Due to reporting errors, this story misquoted author Lee Smith. The quote has been removed from the story. The story also ...