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Margaret Wilkerson Sexton's upcoming book talk discusses women and racial identities

By Kristen Jones | November 11

“As a Southern community, there’s a lot that Margaret Wilkerson Sexton talks about in this book that is particularly tied to the South, like the legacy ...

UNC professor's new book explores the intersection of hip-hop and diplomacy

By Courtney Heaton | November 11

On Nov. 13, UNC professor Mark Katz will present his new book on the association of hip-hop with diplomacy, and how that affects others' impressions of ...

1619 Collective Memory(ies) Symposium projects the past into the present and future

By Alicia Robbins | November 10

The Collective Memory(ies) Symposium aims to explore conversations about freedom and history, this Monday.

UNC art and art history professor Mary Pardo celebrates 34 years of art education

By Janet Alsas | November 10

After 34 years of scholarship and education, Pardo is retiring from her teaching position. Her retirement ceremony will be held on Nov. 12 at the Hanes ...

Jonathan Byrd singing at The Kraken for the Shake Sugaree Americana Residency. Photo courtesy of John Respess.

This local band has played at The Kraken every Wednesday night since January 2018

By Megan Missey | November 10

Kraken, a small bar and music venue, has been bringing people together for music and fun since 2009. Byrd and The Pickup Cowboys are known for their "Shake ...

'Present': A sneak peek into UNC seniors’ semester-long art projects

By Elise Mahon | November 10

“I decided that my tragedy was going to become my strength and my pillar that I was going to move forward from.”

Want to learn puppetry? Take Jeghetto's intro class at the PIT

By Megan Missey | November 10

Puppeteer Jeghetto will teach others about his craft during an introductory course at the PIT on Nov. 11. The PIT will host monthly puppetry courses, ...

Learn about the artistry and history behind tattoos at Tattoo History 101 in Durham

By Maddie Singleton | November 9

C.W. “Chuck” Eldridge, owner of Tattoo Archive in Winston Salem, will give a lecture on the history of the art of tattooing, going all the way ...

Club Nova hosts An Evening of Jazz and Poetry to support those with mental illness

By Rylee Parsons | November 7

Club Nova will host performances from artists Nnenna Freelon and Jaki Shelton Green in an event to support those with mental illness.

Play festival showcases student work in the Writing for the Screen and Stage program

By Johnny Sobczak | November 7

The festival showcases the work of eight seniors and will be presented this weekend.

Bull City Press promotes established and new authors at monthly reading series

By Aditya Surana | November 7

Bull City Press will hold its monthly reading session, featuring a UNC associate professor and student.

LAB! Theatre Company showcases burgeoning student playwrights with New Works November

By Elizabeth Sills | November 7

Each Friday in November, LAB! Theatre Company will be hosting New Works November, an opportunity to appreciate and critique emerging student playwrights' ...

N.C. Comicon celebrates pop culture and arts education

By Alexandra Smith | November 7

The event has something for everyone, from a cosplay contest to panels with artists and writers.

UNC students hope to transform McCorkle Place through new art installation

By Anna Neil | November 7

A group of journalism students is fighting to revamp McCorkle Place by campaigning for art that recognizes the history of the location.

Accessibility on campus: 'Whose bodies are worth more?'

By Jodie Londono | November 7

A UNC graduate student was recently unable to park in the last remaining disability spot at a PlayMakers Repertory Company performance, leaving them to ...

Monologues highlight N.C. history and set the framework for its future

By Emma Craig | November 6

Past Imperfect: Voices from N.C.'s History tells the stories of a diverse range of North Carolinians who influenced the country, for better or worse.

Wonderland Film Series honors the untold narratives of the Durham Hayti community

By Liz Johnson | November 6

Provident1898 will be hosting a series of films honoring Durham's historic Black community and raising awareness about historical events such as the Wilmington ...

See retro comic book classics on the big screen at the ComiQuest Film Festival

By Gaby Iori | November 6

One of the draws of the ComiQuest Film Festival is this unique opportunity for audience members to see some of their favorite films in a theater, especially ...

From holiday gifts to clothing lines: How UNC students use BeAM makerspaces

By Sarah Campbell | November 6

The BeAM makerspaces may seem intimidating at first, but students have used their resources for a variety of impressive projects, and even for class projects. ...

'She is a goddess': Emmylou Harris brings her unique style of music to UNC

By Megan Friedman | November 6

Singer-songwriter Emmylou Harris is performing at Memorial Hall on Friday as a part of Carolina Performing Arts' 15th anniversary.