Arts & Culture -

Community members raise concerns about Forest Theatre accessibility

By Zora Hollie | August 28

Co-founders Donovan Zimmerman and Jan Burger voice their vision on improving accessibility at the Forest Theater.

20240821-Diehl-lifestyle-ackland-colorblind-accessibility-5.JPG

Ackland becomes first art museum in N.C. to offer EnChroma Colorblind Glasses

By Rebecca Savidge | August 25

On Aug. 21, the Ackland Art Museum unveiled a new gallery feature: EnChroma Color Blind Glasses that help individuals with red-green colorblindness ...

‘Underutilized strategy': Storm drain murals raise awareness for waterway pollution

By Morgan Brenner | July 18

Jordan Lake supplies water to around 1 million residents in the surrounding area and has seen many problems with point source pollution since the 1960s. ...

Community members perform poetry, share stories at Eno Arts Mill Gallery events

By Brigette Bagley | July 16

The Weave & Spin series, an open-mic event held every second Wednesday of the month, features poets and artists with unique perspectives, simultaneously ...

20231001_Huntley_carrboro-music-festival

'It's really special': Community members knit, paint and drink beer at local brewery

By Emma Cooke | June 25

Stitch N' Bitch is a community event at Steel String Brewery where attendees bring arts and crafts projects — and potentially drink beer.

Students bare their thoughts about student-led tradition of streaking

By Will Kleinschmidt | June 19

Streaking at UNC might seem like some crazed activity dreamed up by Generation Z, but streaking actually began at UNC as part of a national movement in ...

A guide to Triangle communities celebrating Juneteenth

By Lola Oliverio | June 10

Juneteenth is a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of African Americans from slavery in the United States, which occurred on June 19, 1865. Several ...

UNC professor explores nostalgia and paradise in new book 'The Moth'

By Delphine Liu | June 5

UNC visiting lecturer Chris Musina explores complicated ideas of nostalgia and paradise, as well as the nuanced relationship between humans and animals, ...

20240601_Skvoretz_lifestyle-hillsborough-handmade-parade-176.jpg

A puppet party: The Hillsborough Handmade Parade and Market builds community

By Morgan Brenner | June 3

On Saturday, the Hillsborough Arts Council hosted the Hillsborough Arts Parade and Market, which included many colorful puppets and banners as well as ...

05282024_richards_lifestyle-cicada-art-hometown-hero-135.jpg

'Find your niche': Local artist uses molted cicada exoskeletons for art

By Will Kleinschmidt | May 30

Betsy Vaden knew just how to make her sculpture a little more interesting: use cicada sheddings as the hair.

'It's horrifying': UNC professor's film investigates accountability for misdeeds

By Emma Cooke | May 29

UNC professor and screenwriter Michael Acosta's horror film investigates the consequences of its protagonist's actions, and how those consequences manifest ...

Local arts and craft spaces promote creativity and community

By Amie Cooke | May 29

Across Carrboro and Chapel Hill, community arts spaces are providing resources and classes to encourage creativity — ranging from the new Koala Craft ...

'Visually impactful': New sculpture on Franklin Street celebrates Pride Month

By Sarayu Thondapu | May 28

Think Outside the Box is the newest Franklin Street Plaza art addition, replacing Rubbish the Raccoon. The piece kickstarts the Pride Month celebrations ...

'Pop in and cool down': Local art venues provide summer fun

By Kaitlyn Church | May 21

Local venues in Chapel Hill and Carrboro provide unique experiences for exploring art over the summer, including the Ackland, The ArtsCenter and BeAM. ...

'A catalyst for something bigger': UNC senior presents film empowering Awakatek creativity

By Kathryn Bragg | May 15

Later this year, UNC senior Brenda Palacios Rodriguez will release her documentary film, “Creative Roots: Qatanum Expressions,” highlighting Indigenous ...

lifestyle-internationalist-bookstore-legacy

Internationalist Bookstore founder remembered fondly decades after his death

By Phoebe Martel | April 24

Bob Sheldon, a nurse, political activist, union organizer and the founder of Internationalist Books and Community Center, is remembered by his community ...

Carolina Coffee Shop Outdoor Dining.jpeg

Comedy show creates space for women and non-binary performers

By Marion Rambler | April 23

Last Friday, female and non-binary comedians were given the stage and the mic for the annual "I Just Said That" comedy show.

Triangle antiquing community provides vintage pieces and stories

By Amie Cooke | April 22

The Triangle and surrounding area allows interested buyers of all ages to see antique pieces from locations as far as Europe, Asia and South America through ...

Rooftop market encourages community diversity of artistic expression

By Mila Mascenik | April 15

On Saturday, the Attic 506 Rooftop Market brought together art and music through the collaboration of local vendors and musicians.

Local art scene chimes in on complex relationship between art and AI

By Marisa Rosa | April 14

While some artists and curators use AI to enhance their artwork, others are apprehensive of art that does not have more human influence.