"Landmarks," created by two PhD students, is a live folk music series created this year with the intention of building an appreciation for folk music.
Various on-campus dance groups are preparing their fall shows in the upcoming weeks, including Que Rico, UNC Ballroom, Carolina Vibe and Blank Canvas.
On Sunday, the Ackland Art Museum held Music in the Galleries, a free event where local musicians, including John Harrison and Benjamin Felton of Tacoma Park, played while attendees perused the museum's collection.
On Friday, Carrboro-based musician Rachel Kiel released her new single, "Good Scare." The song was created with producer Alex Bingham, known as "Big Al," and Chessa Rich on back-up vocals.
UNC student Spence Whitman performed his first comedy show, "Problem Solved," at the Varsity Theatre on Friday. Through Whitman's mix of careful planning and improvisation, audience members and Whitman said the night was a success.
Lightwood Studios was founded in fall 2021 by Johnathan Brown and is a media collective that aims to represent stories from people of color and other marginalized communities. Lightwood Studio's motto is "Stories for us, by us."
On Oct. 11, Spence Whitman is set to headline his first-ever comedy show at Varsity Theatre titled "Problem Solved." The show was first conceptualized in the spring of this year and Whitman spent the summer preparing for his show. Sophie Taylor will be opening for "Problem Solved."
