North Carolina's Orange County may not have the reputation that California’s boasts, but now, it’s making a name for itself as home to one of the country’s coolest little towns.
After nine years of bringing world-renowned musicians like Yo-Yo Ma and breakthrough dance groups like L-E-V to UNC, Carolina Performing Arts has established itself in Chapel Hill.
Chapel Hill is a home away from home for many students during their college years, but even musicians from Brooklyn, New York, have found comfort in returning to the town time and time again.
The Peanuts gang is taking Chapel Hill, complete with melancholy monologues by a young Charlie Brown, philosophical ponderings from a confused Snoopy and bullying antics by the infamously evil Lucy.
The Master of Fine Arts program at UNC has attracted artists from all around the world, ranging from South Korea to Arkansas to New York City.
Seniors Syem Barakzai and Brandon Schell met freshman year. After sharing a love for electronic music, they decided, as sophomores, to invest in $350 worth of disc jockey equipment together.
Some UNC students pride themselves on being adults, but for the Carolina Hula Hoopers, returning to the simple pleasures of childhood has been the most fun part of college.
College students might hardly have money for a nice dinner, let alone fancy entertainment. But recent trends show that in the Triangle they are more willing to dish out for a laugh.
Hip-hop’s bold beats meet Colombian patriotism in a performance Friday that is sure to have audience members dancing the night away.
It’s a dance party with a side of history and culture, a la New Orleans. The Big Easy’s jazz-fusion musician, Trombone Shorty, will bring the party to Chapel Hill in a performance hosted by Carolina Performing Arts at Memorial Hall Friday.
