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Apple Juice Delivers Bold Taste but Struggles Against Bland Repetition

By Brian Millikin | September 19

Apple Juice Orchestra Cat's Cradle Thursday, Sept. 12 4 Stars Don't mistake the Apple Juice Orchestra for an opening act. The group is hardly background ...

Aldermen Discuss Land Annexation

By Jamie Dougher | September 19

For nearly two hours Tuesday, Carrboro residents -- some speaking with quivering voices -- debated the possible annexation of four parcels of land. The ...

From Doubtfire to Demented, Williams Completes Acting About-Face

By Elliott Dube | September 19

"One Hour Photo" 3 Stars Robin Williams won't give you the giggles as much as he'll give you the willies in his new film. "One Hour Photo" joins the ...

DiFranco Raps Personal, Political on Charged LP

By Michelle Jarboe | September 19

Ani DiFranco So Much Shouting So Much Laughter 4 Stars George W. Bush certainly doesn't have a friend in Ani DiFranco. On DiFranco's second live double ...

Dive Recommends

By Caroline Lindsey | September 19

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Green and Lee Lose Comedic Credibility in Silly 'Stealing'

By Aaron Freeman | September 19

"Stealing Harvard" 1 Star "Stealing Harvard" is unmistakably bad -- and not even bad in a funny way, but in a desperate, pathetic, painful way. It's ...

Paintings Part of Town, Deter Graffiti Vandals

By Brian Millikin | September 19

The murals around Chapel Hill have become veritable institutions over the years, as much Old Well as Van Gogh. But reverence for the walls doesn't stop ...

Town Mourns Loss of Local Music Legend

By Jill Spivey | September 18

In college towns such as Chapel Hill, there are performers -- and then there are legends. Doug Clark, a town icon for 50 years, left no question as to ...

Music Series to Showcase Blues, R&B

By Elliott Dube | September 16

Music Series to Showcase Blues, R&B The Triangle is about to get a much-needed dose of soul. The first Soul Essentials event will take place from 7 ...

Unnatural Writing Drags Down 'Rosmersholm'

By Michael Abernethy | September 16

The program for The Open Door Theatre's performance of "Rosmersholm" states that the play is one of the least likely Henrik Ibsen plays you'll ever see. With ...

Reception Celebrates Diversity, Memories With Art

By Elliott Dube | September 13

After helping to plan the communitywide reception for the 5,000 Flowers Project on Thursday, Debbie Meyer was ready to do something more hands-on. At ...

Locals Deal With Grief, Loss Through Art

By Elliott Dube | September 12

As the cold reality of Sept. 11 ravaged the nation, local artists expressed through their work what they could not convey in words. The staff of the ...

The Art of America

By Brian Millikin | September 12

Patriotism was never cool. Following the Vietnam War and Iran-Contra affair, patriotism wasn't even popular. But in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks, ...

Dive Recommends

By Brook Corwin | September 12

- "High Fidelity" The common misconception with the dreaded "chick flick" label is that it applies to any movie about romantic relationships. It's the ...

Future Diva Hale Delivers the 'Sweets'; No Good Lives Up to Its Name

By Staff Editor | September 12

Gerty Sweets from the Minibar 3 Stars How many artists does it take to play more than 15 instruments? In the case of local band Gerty, only two -- ...

Mayer Leaves Behind Reality and Audience at Regency Park

By Harmony Johnson | September 12

John Mayer Amphitheatre at Regency Park Saturday, Sept. 7 3 Stars Its stage encircled by tall trees on a cool and cloudless night, the Amphitheatre ...

Wilco Bursts From Stage Onto Silver Screen

By Brook Corwin | September 12

"I Am Trying to Break Your Heart" 4 Stars If moviegoers hesitate to see "I Am Trying to Break Your Heart" because they think it's just a simple documentary ...

De Niro Saves 'City' From Drowning in Dated Story

By Elliott Dube | September 12

"City by the Sea" 3 Stars Not many actors truly can stand the test of time. Of today's stars, Tom Hanks is at that point -- so are Al Pacino, Meryl ...

Coldplay Triumphs Over 'Yellow' With Heartfelt Release

By Michael Abernethy | September 12

Coldplay A Rush of Blood to the Head 4 Stars It's not fair that "Yellow" is Coldplay's only hit to date. There were other, better songs on Parachutes, ...

Memorial Wall Future Uncertain

By Elliott Dube | September 10

A makeshift monument rose out of the ashes of shock and despair days after the terrorist attacks on the United States took place. During the aftermath ...