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North Carolina Museum of Art shows mummy exhibit for the first time

By Lily Chubb | March 16

“What I like about it is that it's much, much more than just mummies,” Rocheleau said. “It's really about people: about their religious beliefs, ...

'Dead Plants': UNC graduate Faith Jones and collaborators release new single

By Ellis Riggsbee | March 4

“With all this time in quarantine, I feel like these draining interactions with people is something I’ve thought about a lot personally,” UNC alumna ...

78th Golden Globe Awards makes history and sparks controversy all in one night

By Lucy Smithwick | March 2

The awards show saw several historical moments all while overcoming the technical difficulties a virtual show can bring.

New Carolina Performing Arts show makes connections between strangers

By Maggie Dunn | March 1

“The fact that you can’t see the person on the other side of the line means that they come to life even more, because you get to create an image of ...

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The Process Series' Storytelling Festival aims to bring people together

By Taylor Molina | February 17

“Our brains are now really wired for narrative as the memorable way for us to take in information, sort it out, and store it with meaning,” storyteller ...

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'Judas and The Black Messiah' to tell story of Black Panther leader Fred Hampton

By Charity Cohen | February 11

"Judas and The Black Messiah” will be released on Friday. We talked with the creators and cast about the making of the movie.

Hanes Visiting Artist Lecture discuss intersection of art, liberation and social justice

By Casey Meisel | February 10

This was the first visiting lecture of the semester and the Department of Art and Art History plan to host more throughout the year. Enriched in history, ...

UNC alumni-produced film vying for 'Best Original Musical' in the Oscars

By Avery Baker | February 9

"Fix" centers around the reunion of three high school friends who are each facing their own struggles as they navigate adulthood. Viewers can stream the ...

CPA spring season offers opportunities for experimentation, audience interaction

By Sophia Ramirez | February 7

“What can a performing arts organization do if we can’t be on the stage and we can’t invite people to gather and serve communion over art and artists?” ...

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North Carolina history comes alive on Playmakers website in "Blood Done Sign My Name"

By Sara Raja | February 4

The play recounts the story of Henry "Dickie" Marrow, a Black man murdered in an act of racial violence in Oxford, North Carolina in 1970. Tickets to ...

Student photographers focus on maintaining their creativity during the pandemic

By Lily Chubb | January 27

COVID-19 has brought an abundance of change to the work, production and preparation of student photographers.

Biannual Triangle Restaurant Week continues with dining and takeout options

By Maggie Dunn | January 26

Triangle Restaurant Week will be different this year because of the pandemic, but guests can still expect delicious food and drink.

Durham-based band D-Town Brass releases its newest out-of-the-ordinary album

By Taylor Molina | January 25

Composer and key player Andrew Magowan said he thinks the Durham-based band, which released its newest album in December, stays together because of its ...

Carolina Performing Arts' Commons Festival gives a digital platform to local artists

By Ellis Riggsbee | January 21

“The subject matter that they're dealing with at this time, and for all four of these artists to be young Black artists and to be given a platform for ...

Review: 'Anyone can cook’: TikTok’s 'Ratatouille' musical

By Suzannah Claire Perry and Elizabeth Egan | January 3

"Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical" hit small screens nationwide Jan. 1 after garnering vast popularity from what started as a TikTok trend. The musical’s ...

'Black Nativity Durham' tells story of the birth of Jesus with an African twist

By Elizabeth Egan | December 17

The press release stated that "Black Nativity Durham" is a “soulful, gospel, celebration about the birth of Jesus Christ” that was originally written ...

Carrboro band explores the intersection of science and music

By Caroline Nihill | December 14

The band features two members of the UNC community.

UNC's film experts reflect on 2020's impact on movies, venue industry

By Dominick Ferrara | December 4

While movie theaters are open in North Carolina, a weak slate of blockbuster films and low attendance have made 2020 one of the most difficult and fascinating ...

Making hits and taking hits: The Chapel Hill music scene weathers 2020

By Sophia Ramirez | December 3

The music industry in Chapel Hill has slowed to a near halt in 2020. Live music tends to involve shuttling people into the kind of crowded, intimate ...

UNC musician Drell's new album strays from EDM, turns to self-reflection

By Madison Ward | November 12

Drew Ellis, commonly known by his stage name of “Drell,” is a junior with a passion for making music. Not music for the sake of combining sounds and ...