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'I HeART Connections': Carrboro-based virtual art exhibition features global artists

By Meagan Bergstrom | February 21

The Art Institute of North Carolina's 12th annual show goes virtual for the second consecutive year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Mass' is 2021's best picture — even if you've never heard of it

By Guillermo Molero | February 21

"The beauty of “Mass” lies in its humanity. It explores the deepest evils of humanity and attempts, likely in vain, to make up for them. The pain ...

Ackland Art Museum hosts global cult cinema film forum at the Varsity Theatre

By Hadley Chapman | February 15

The Ackland Art Museum is hosting a global cult cinema-themed Film Forum at the Varsity Theatre this month. Films include “The Man Who Saved the World," ...

Column: 2022 Oscar nominations— the good, the bad and the snub-ly

By Guillermo Molero | February 13

The nominations for the 94th Academy Awards were finally revealed, albeit tafter some woefully cringeworthy banter by presenters Leslie Jordan and Tracee ...

Orange County artists and nonprofits receive grants for community projects

By Sarah Choi | February 9

This year, nearly $53,200 in grants were awarded to 22 individuals, 14 nonprofit organizations and two schools.

Artists perform unfinished 'works in process' with UNC Process Series

By Hadley Chapman | February 7

The next event of the series, “An Evening of New Work,” includes a diverse program from five UNC students with pieces including staged readings, dance ...

'Proud of the work we do for the community': New exhibit honors Chapel Hill employees

By Jenna Rupp | February 6

“The Town workers photographed in this project are essential,” project creator Michael Schwalbe said. “We couldn't have a place to live like Chapel ...

Carolina Theatre reflects on its history for 96th anniversary

By Avery Baker | February 3

“The Carolina Theatre is a beacon for the arts in downtown Durham,” Hill said. “We are a home for local artists, a much-loved stop for national ...

'Not all who wander are lost': Local artist featured in Eno Mill Gallery

By Christian Ciocoiu | January 30

In January, the Eno Mill Gallery featured local artist Austin Cathey's work in an exhibition titled "Not all those who wander are lost."

"What's your flavor?": Orange County to feature heritage cooking exhibit

By Sarah Choi | January 30

Courtney Smith, exhibits and programs coordinator for the Orange County Historical Museum, said heritage cooking is a twenty-first-century idea about ...

New Ackland exhibition featuring African metal arts opens this Friday

By Meagan Bergstrom | January 30

The museum is planning many public events and programs in relation to the exhibit ranging from hands-on art-making events to metalworking demonstrations ...

Chapel Hill Poet Laureate CJ Suitt seeks to uplift other artists

By Katie MacKinnon | January 30

“CJ’s poetry has always been profoundly beautiful, and all I really ever really had to do was hand him a mic and get out of the way,” Suitt's ...

Chapel Hill storm drain mural project aims to highlight waterways under threat

By Grant Alexander | January 26

Nearly all of Chapel Hill storm drains empty into the Jordan Lake Watershed, which provides drinking water for nearly 700,000 people.

'Letters from Red Farm': Elizabeth Emerson sheds light on Helen Keller's life

By Sarah Choi | January 26

Chapel Hill author Elizabeth Emerson published a book on Helen Keller's friendship with her great-great-grandfather, Joseph Edgar Chamberlin.

Artist uses community-donated film to create 3D project that emphasizes togetherness

By Adaliene Andsager | January 20

The "I REMEMBER" project involves donated film from local community members that Montana artist Elizabeth Stone and community members sewed together to ...

'A hometown hero': Carrboro celebrates folk musician on Libba Cotten Day

By Harrison Gummel | January 18

On Jan. 5, Carrboro celebrated Elizabeth "Libba" Cotten's birthday. The celebration honored Cotten's influence on American folk and blues music. ...

Student-Made UNC connects artists' work with the campus community

By Lauren Cook | January 17

The UNC branch of Student-Made is comprised of about 20 student artists whose work is available for purchase on the website. Students sell clothing, jewelry, ...

Column: New year, new me!

By Layla Peykamian | January 13

"Rebranding yourself for the new year is both great for your mental health and to ensure you have an authentic and enjoyable 2022. Visualizing yourself ...

Column: You don’t have to be perfect in 2022, or ever

By Caitlyn Yaede | January 13

"It’s my annual reminder that we have such a fractured image of what self-care and self-improvement are. We are surrounded by the belief that our goals ...

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Tracks Music Library holding open calls for local musicians

By Meagan Bergstrom | January 12

Tracks aims to archive the sounds of the local community and help local artists and bands find new listeners. The open call period for the library started ...