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The Man in Black is coming to The ArtsCenter with 'Hello, I’m Johnny Cash'

By Courtney Heaton | January 24

David Burney, lead singer of the Johnny Cash tribute band Johnny Folsom 4, will be recreating the country music legend's iconic Folsom Prison performance ...

Ever heard of Ankhrasmation? Learn about a different musical language at Pruett Lecture

By Dominick Ferrara | January 24

UCLA musicology professor Nina Eidsheim will be discussing the work of musician Wadada Leo Smith and his "musical-philosophical language" on Jan. 24 in ...

At Triangle ArtWorks’ SMASH! networking event artists connect, learn and inspire

By Alicia Robbins | January 24

Triangle ArtWorks is hosting SMASH! this Friday. The event works to bring artists, organizations and creative minds together to learn and connect with ...

'You get inspiration from what they’re doing': Comic-making marathon challenges artists

By Alexandra Smith | January 23

8-Hour Comics Day will be hosted at Durham County Library on Saturday.

Performance offers feminist take on ancient narrative

By Liz Johnson | January 22

Big Dance Theater will bring to life Anne Carson’s Antigonick, a one-act retelling of an ancient feminist narrative, on Jan. 24-26 at CURRENT ArtSpace ...

Triangle women share their stories for annual writing contest

By Kristen Jones | January 22

“Women need to have a voice, and I think we can show that in the way we write our stories and get our thoughts out into the general discussion that ...

'Everybody': The play where everybody in the cast has a chance to be the star

By Kristen Jones | January 22

The PlayMakers Repertory Company is producing Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' play "Everybody." The play explores the ways in which people handle death through ...

We Rhyme Too creates an inclusive space to celebrate local artists

By Elizabeth Sills | January 22

The event is hosted by Be Connected Durham and THE CONJURE and provides a chance for local artists, who may otherwise find it hard to feel valued for ...

Want to laugh more in 2020? Look no further than The Cave’s monthly comedy night

By Emma Craig | January 22

The monthly Comedy in a Cave shows at The Cave usually showcase four local comedians and offer fun, positivity and a laid-back environment in an intimate ...

Me Too Monologues brings real stories to UNC, for students, by students

By Megan Friedman | January 22

All of the monologues performed at Me Too Monologues are anonymous and performed by actors. The topics of the stories include mental health issues, relationships ...

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'lost lux libertas' sparks dialogue about dark periods in American history

By Janet Alsas | January 21

The 'lost, lux, libertas' exhibit in the Hanes Art Center brings light to a dark part of American history. On display until Feb. 25, artist André Leon ...

Photo: Lillian Chason Scholarship and fund honor former student’s memory (Vanessa Voight)

10 years later, Eric Chason releases memoir to remember daughter Lillian

By Sarah Campbell | January 21

In the 28 days that former UNC student Lillian Chason spent in the hospital battling the H1N1 flu, her father kept a journal. He planned to tell her all ...

Durham restaurant and lounge to celebrate Black History Month through 'Paint n' Sip'

By Aditya Surana | January 21

The House Restaurant and Catering is partnering with Justin Q. Young to host "Paint n' Sip" on Jan. 25 as an early celebration of Black History Month. ...

Start the new year right with this gallery's Resolutions 2020 exhibit

By Megan Missey | January 21

Over 100 artists applied to join Hillsborough Gallery of Arts' new gallery, Resolutions 2020. The 36 winning artists' work, ranging from paintings to ...

Office DJ: Songs that I could listen to for days and probably have

By Maddie Ellis | January 20

"I’m honestly grateful that I grew up in the age of music on digital. Now I can hit the repeat button once and listen to my song of the day indefinitely." ...

ArtsCenter reveals cutting-edge plans for largest gift in organization's history

By Patty Weeks | January 20

“The current space has served us well, but it’s a 1960s grocery store that was converted into a performance space in the '80s. This is a new-purpose-built ...

From the initial analysis of a character's personality to last-minute fittings, UNC's student costume designers work tirelessly to bring plays to life for multiple theater companies. UNC junior Isabella St.Onge discovered her interest in fashion during her childhood. Her mother received a master’s degree in costume design, and St.Onge grew up surrounded by sketches and costuming books. Upon arriving at UNC, she took this fascination with clothing and became involved in student theater groups on campus, including Kenan Theatre Company (KTC) and LAB! Theatre.

'The sky's the limit': Meet the student costume designers at UNC

By Elizabeth Sills | January 20

From the initial analysis of a character's personality to last minute fittings, UNC's student costume designers work tirelessly to bring plays to life ...

Student art brings color to the Lincoln Center year-round

By Meredith Radford | January 19

Brenda Whiteman, the school district's arts coordinator, said the student work's art show this year will take place on April 20-22 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 ...

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'The next generation of leaders': Chapel Hill and Carrboro youth plan MLK celebration

By Rylee Parsons | January 17

“I think that a generation has failed to educate our young people about the many losses people suffered in order to preserve our democracy, and that ...

'A sense of self-expression': Brushes with Life Arts Program uses art to relieve stress

By Alicia Robbins | January 17

“You don't have to be the best artist, you don't have to be the worst artist — you can come and be yourself and express it the way you want to."