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Sleepy Fest brings together local musicians, attendees for a relaxing day

By Hamsini Sivakumar | October 30

At Down Yonder Farm in Hillsborough, Sleepy Cat Records hosted its second annual Sleepy Fest, with artists like Dante High, Chessa Rich, Nightblooms and ...

Former Chapel Hill Town Council member Gene Pease remembered by family, former colleagues

By Emma Hall | October 30

“What I bonded with Gene over was that we both recognize that our different views and perspectives on things actually, when brought together, created ...

'Be curious': Raleigh group explores paranormal activities in the Triangle

By Morgan Brenner | October 27

Members of The Ghost Guild research local history and paranormal activities at historic sites like the Mordecai House in Raleigh, exploring the lives ...

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Local musicians perform in unlikely places

By Preethika Ratnam | October 17

Musicians in the Triangle can be found performing in cafes, breweries and farmers markets. Local artists Andrew Kasab, Robert Gelblum and Rabbi Sandra ...

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UNC alumni reunite in band 'Megayacht'

By Sydney Brainard | October 17

Since the 1990s, Mitch Bennett, Matt Blanchard, Kevin Jenkins and Frank Peveler have crossed musical paths through various iterations of bands. Now, they ...

'This is home': The haunted history of Poplar Hill

By Morgan Brenner | October 17

Laurel Kilgore and her husband purchased Poplar Hill in 2020 — a home that once belonged to Nannie Carr with a history of unusual and paranormal activity. ...

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Adult virtual learning platform opens physical location, bar in Durham

By Margaret Hungate | October 15

On Oct. 12, Night School Bar opened a bar and classroom in Durham, providing a physical space for pay-what-you-can humanities and arts courses for adults. ...

The 17th annual Festival of the Bean cooks up chili and community

By Grace Gao | October 11

Last Sunday, Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church hosted its 17th Annual Festival of the Bean at Forest Hills Park in Durham. The annual chili cook-off ...

Carolina Waves makes a splash for independent artists in N.C. music scene

By Madison Gagnon | October 10

Carolina Waves, owned and founded by Miriam Tolbert, is a multi-branch platform that provides exposure to new, independent artists in North Carolina.

Friends of Owen Conley create social justice library in Campus Y

By Carly Breland | October 10

In January, a collection of books encouraging activism and involvement in social justice will arrive on the second floor of the Campus Y in memory of ...

Calico Makers Market supports artists and inspires creativity

By Charlene Wu | October 10

The market, which takes place in April and October, provides space for artists to share their work and visitors to engage with their own creativity. ...

UNC Russian Flagship Program brings spoonfuls of culture to campus

By Mila Mascenik | October 10

At Wednesday's "Spoonfuls of Art" event at Dey Hall, students learned about Russian art and culture. They painted wooden spoons, following a popular style ...

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'Take your mind off things': Tabletop gaming provides outlet for students and community

By Marisa Rosa | October 6

As midterms approach, playing board games can help students and community members to de-stress and build community.

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N.C. Black Farmers' Market provides hub for local farmers

By Grace Gao | October 5

The market, which takes place weekly on Sundays, supports Black farmers and chefs in the area. The organization also sponsors events such as their farm-to-table ...

Preview: Festival brings female filmmakers to Varsity Theatre

By Madison Gagnon | October 5

Founded in 2018, Sick Chick Flicks Film Festival uplifts female filmmakers who work within the horror, science fiction and fantasy genres.

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Carrboro Music Festival provides accessible, 'magical' experience

By Kaitlyn Church | October 2

This year's festival featured local acts from a variety of genres like rock, Americana, ska, hip hop and jazz.

A history of zines, from political activism to creative expression

By Kaitlyn Church | October 2

Zines, self-published DIY booklets, are creative ways to feature personal social and political expressions through various forms of art and the written ...

Arthouse theater brings popular, local and classic films to Chapel Hill

By Charlie Bagwell | September 28

The Chelsea Theater has been a part of the Chapel Hill film community for 33 years, and a team of volunteers is helping it continue into the future for ...

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Preview: Music festival supports local artists for the 26th year

By Margaret Hungate | September 28

This weekend, the Carrboro Music Festival will take over venues across the town with local artist performances from every genre.

Word on the street: How community members define home

By Emi Maerz | September 27

Assistant Lifestyle Editor Emi Maerz asked students and community members the question, “What makes the place you live feel like home?”