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Memorial Hall unveils schedule for next season

By JIM WALSH | March 21

The largest performance venue on campus has a new lineup, a new ticketing scheme and a new Web site. The schedule for the 2006-07 Carolina Performing ...

Russian orchestra to bow at hall

By MARGARET HAIR | March 10

In just 15 years, the Russian National Orchestra has garnered international acclaim as one of the world's best classical ensembles. The group won a ...

Grad student returns to form

By JACKIE RANDELL | February 28

Today marks a homecoming of sorts for Tola Oguntoyinbo. A reception at 6 p.m. in the Student Union art gallery will feature the work of the UNC graduate ...

Renowned author takes up residence

February 28

Author Joan Didion arrived on campus Sunday as part of a University lecture series, marking one of her first collegiate appearances since the publication ...

Comedy improvisation festival good, clean fun

By Adam Wright | February 27

From dimples to donkeys, audience members provided dozens of the nation's premiere improvisational groups with countless off-the-wall performance suggestions ...

Troupe teaches before big show

By MORGAN ELLIS | February 24

One of the nation's most accomplished modern-dance groups is doing more than performing at the University this weekend. Members of the Mark Morris ...

Arts briefs

February 24

PlayMakers to hold auditions for 'Cyrano de Bergerac' PlayMakers Repertory Company will hold auditions for male actors, ages 10 to 12, for its production ...

Production takes on tough subject

By JIM WALSH | February 23

Tragedy sometimes makes for the best comedy. Just ask the cast of "Marvin's Room," the Deep Dish Theater Company production opening today in University ...

Exhibit spotlights women

By Beth Dozier | February 22

This week art lovers in the area have the opportunity to take in work by some of North Carolina's finest female artists during the 22nd annual Women's ...

Second UNC alumnus strives for Oscar glory

By HARRY KAPLOWITZ | February 21

The casual observer might not have noticed it, but director George Clooney's 2005 film "Good Night, and Good Luck" took place entirely indoors. And ...

Play slays viewers with laughter

By Bryan Reed | February 20

The similarity between photography and murder is all in framing the shot. Art and professional assassination were combined Friday in Swain Hall Studio ...

Traditional jazz graces Open Eye

By MARGARET HAIR | February 20

On Sunday evenings at Carrboro's Open Eye Caf

'Melodies' an act of harmony

By Will Halicks | February 20

When he's not scourging the Shire and buying real estate in Mordor, Sauron the Dark Lord runs around in a Batman mask and sings Disney duets with other ...

New cast freshens 'Vagina'

By HARRY KAPLOWITZ | February 17

ATTEND THE SHOW Time/date: 7:30 p.m. today; 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday Location: Hanes Art Center auditorium Info: www.unc.edu/student/orgs/uncvday A ...

Smith Center set for concert

By JIM WALSH | February 17

The year was 2000. Vice President Al Gore was in the throes of a contested presidential campaign with the governor of Texas. The world was wiping its ...

History at heart of 'Edward II'

By Lauren Streib | February 17

It's epic. It's a spectacle. It even has dancers. Lab! Theatre's production of Bertolt Brecht's "Edward II" is a modern, stylized version of the historical ...

Theater to test composure

By Alexandria Shealy | February 17

From performing in a show to operating a light board, student theater involves dedication, patience and a massive time commitment. Many high school ...

Arts briefs

By Staff Editor | February 16

Diaspora film festival comes to Durham heritage center The 12th annual Black Diaspora Film Festival opens today at the Hayti Heritage Center in Durham. Hosted ...

Locals given chance to explore artistic side

By Beth Mechum | February 15

Everyone has been "lost or found" at some point, and that is exactly what the Chapel Hill Public Arts Commission is counting on for inspiration with its ...

Exhibit unwraps sweeter side of art

February 15

Take a good look at that candy bar wrapper or cigarette pack before you throw it away - Hunter Levinsohn might use it in one of her pieces. The local ...