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Hanes visiting artist to lecture on social aspects of American culture

By Alicia Robbins | February 2

Maya Gurantz will explore various social issues in American culture and in her artwork at a special event in Hanes Art Center, as well as in a studio ...

Community Arts & Culture: New town division inspires and celebrates the community

By Patty Weeks | February 2

The Town of Chapel Hill's new division, Community Arts & Culture, is attempting to bring innovative and diverse artistic projects to the community. ...

48 hours of play production and performance for students, by students

By Courtney Heaton | January 30

The student-led Feb 48 play festival, to be held Feb. 2, will challenge high school students to create plays in 48 hours that they will perform at The ...

Memoir from UNC grad tells her story of survival

By Megan Friedman | January 30

Rachael Brooks's memoir tells her survival story after being sexually assaulted soon after graduating from UNC. “Beads: A Memoir about Falling Apart ...

New Ackland exhibits feature one of Japan's most important contemporary artists

By Dominick Ferrara | January 30

Two new exhibitions coming to Ackland will display the evolution of Yayoi Kusama — one of Japan's most popular contemporary artists — throughout ...

Company Carolina's winter show challenges gender oppression

By Liz Johnson | January 29

“At the end of the day, we’re all fighting the same battle. It’s all about supporting one another through those kinds of struggles that we all sometimes ...

Acclaimed opera singer comes to UNC rooting for the villain

By Emma Craig | January 29

“I’m not sort of a standard person for the opera world.” Critically acclaimed opera singer and trans-activist Lucia Lucas will perform a show ...

'The EVE Project' celebrates women's rights through the work of female choreographers

By Elizabeth Sills | January 29

"The EVE Project" includes classic work from legendary choreographer Martha Graham's repertory, as well as newer work from contemporary female choreographers. ...

'Alo Ver spells A Lover': UNC student doubles as local musician

By Ben McEntire | January 29

“Alo Ver spells ‘A Lover’. That’s a good mindset to have when listening to my music, because I am trying to spread nice vibes and encourage love. ...

Work art back into your schedule through ArtHeels, Comuniversity and UNC Hospitals

By Elise Mahon | January 29

“No matter how small, it definitely makes an impact and we’re able to make the kids’ days a little bit brighter, as cheesy as that sounds.”

UNC professor explores the legacy of Madama Europa, the first Jewish opera singer

By Alexandra Smith | January 28

The Madama Europa lecture-recital will be held at Pearson Hall on Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m., and it will explore the history of the first recorded Jewish opera ...

Hearing history from the source: Durham theater to show film about the Greensboro Four

By Olivia Foley | January 28

“It’s very important for everyone to hear that history from the source and to get an understanding from people who lived it as opposed to someone ...

Kenan Theatre Company's poetry project encourages students to express themselves

By Sarah Campbell | January 28

"Poetry allows us to express our experience in more than just a literal sense.”

Digital music streaming gets local twist with Chapel Hill Public Library

By Kristen Jones | January 28

Chapel Hill Public Library has a new app for local musicians. Tracks, the library's new streaming service, will curate and maintain music by 50 local ...

These local artists are here to show you 'Who Runs the Hill'

By Megan Missey | January 28

The Who Runs the Hill Artist Showcase will be held Jan. 30 at 8:30 p.m, where local artists will perform and uplift one another within the Chapel Hill ...

'The mission is to be real': Meet the student rappers who freestyle in the Pit

By Mary King | January 27

“We don’t care if you’re Jay-Z or if you don’t even consider yourself a good rapper. Like, there are times where the mission is not to be good. ...

New Durham exhibit promotes conversation on reproductive rights and female empowerment

By Janet Alsas | January 27

In a new interactive exhibit hosted by 21c Museum Hotel, women artists of color seek to generate conversation on women's rights and issues.

Office DJ: Catholic school dance hot tracks

By Michael Taffe | January 27

This is a list of pre-approved clean songs to study up on for the Catholic middle school dance. I even threw a few slow ones in there. But watch those ...

Meet the professor who helped shape jazz education at UNC

By Morgan Topol | January 26

Jim Ketch, a music professor at UNC, is planning on retiring after 43 years at the school. Ketch played a vital role in shaping UNC's jazz programs.

Songs for Australia benefit concert raises money for Australian animal rescue

By Rylee Parsons | January 24

50 bands and performers will gather at Cat's Cradle this Sunday, Jan. 26, for a charity concert that will raise money for Australian wildlife rescue efforts ...