Orange County Artists Guild to host virtual studio tours

Until the end of November, the Orange County Artists Guild is curating online galleries for its artists, and many artists have free virtual studio visits ...

Ackland opens exhibit featuring commissioned painting in honor of Breonna Taylor

"Holding Space for Nobility: A Memorial for Breonna Taylor," created by multimedia artist Shanequa Gay, is on display virtually at the Ackland Art Museum. ...

Students find alternatives to concerts canceled in 2020

Many concert tours in 2020 ended before they could even start, causing music fans and many UNC students to miss out on seeing their favorite songs performed ...

Meet UNC senior Christian Boletchek, the Rosemary Street parking deck trombone player

The sound of the trombone wafting through Rosemary Street belongs to UNC senior Christian Boletchek, who has taken to practicing in the parking garages ...

'A dream come true': Tattoo shop in Hillsborough creates a safer space for artistry

Clients are traveling from all over to the Critter Swamp in Hillsborough, a Black, trans and queer-owned tattoo shop that was created to combat many issues ...

Weekly Quiz for the Well-Read News Whiz: Oct. 30

'You make your own spaces': Black creatives talk imposter syndrome

Imposter syndrome happens when an individual minimizes their own achievements and doubts their skills. People of color are especially vulnerable to imposter ...

Hussman student project brings campus back to life, helps students reconnect

UNC seniors in the Hussman School of Journalism and Media class initiated a real-life project allowing students to reconnect while bringing campus alive ...

Students find a sense of normalcy in outdoor walks on and off campus

While walking to class is no longer a part of students’ daily routines, many who remain in Chapel Hill are still finding ways to get some light exercise ...

Let’s do the 'Time Warp' again: UNC Pauper Players records 'Rocky Horror' music video

This year, the Pauper Players theatre group will be remotely recording and creating a music video for “Time Warp,” a song from their annual production ...

'Take care of yourself': UNC students look to apps for stress relief

With so many students owning smartphones, resources to guide them through self-care exercises are right at their fingertips. Apps like Calm, Breathe and ...

UNC Music Replay celebrates past performances virtually

UNC Music Replay is part of the department’s #ThrowbackThursday series and features past performances from faculty, staff and students. 

Virtual Raleigh exhibit features artwork inspired by film noir

"Out of Darkness," a virtual exhibition at Block Gallery in Raleigh, features photographs and videos inspired by film noir, a style of dark Hollywood ...

WXYC DJs keep the music, community flowing 24/7

The staff of WXYC is working to preserve the station's culture and core values amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The student-run radio station has allowed some ...

'Catharsis and comfort': UNC artists use music to work through mental health challenges

UNC graduate student Simon Spire captured these tumultuous emotions in his latest song, "Uncomfortable." But there’s brightness desperate to break free, ...

Weekly Quiz for the Well-Read News Whiz: Oct. 23

LEVEL Retreat is an oasis for Orange County artists

The LEVEL Retreat, located in southern Chapel Hill, is working to provide local artists with a peaceful and safe space to work. 

'We've been screwed': Local music venues struggle as state restrictions carry on

Chapel Hill bar owners have turned to methods such as livestreaming and GoFundMe to provide entertainment and generate revenue as state restrictions have ...

Behind the mask: Students share skin care tips for quarantine

Here's how students are adjusting their skin care routines for mask-wearing and quarantine.