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White House town hall at UNC 'tightly scripted'

President Barack Obama’s chief housing and urban development official paid a tightly scripted visit to UNC on Thursday. FEB 6

PlayMakers has a smash success with 'Virginia Woolf'

The promotional posters for PlayMakers Repertory Company’s latest production, “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” bill the drama as a “dysfunctional family slugfest for the holidays.” DEC 7

UNC's new Academic Plan begins to take shape

Sue Estroff always said that it didn’t cost money to dream. In public comments supporting her work writing the University’s new Academic Plan last year, Estroff’s line almost became a catch phrase. NOV 29

Hinton hopes to revive UNC's Homecoming with new fee

Senior Cierra Hinton remembers when she attended N.C. Agricultural and Technical State University’s Homecoming football game during the fall of her senior year of high school. NOV 8

UNC’s academic planning committee moving forward

As the implementation committee for the University’s Academic Plan enters its third month of slow progress, a pending meeting with the provost and a recently hired administrative assistant could help push the plan into high gear. OCT 28

To find the perfect show, universities juggle price, timing and student appeal

UNC students often make comparisons with Duke’s sterling track record of bringing high profile artists to campus, especially after the Carolina Union Activities Board announced this year’s homecoming concert, which will feature indie super group The New Pornographers. OCT 11

UNC's academic plan inches toward goals

With an eye on quick and noticeable policy changes, the committee charged with developing the University’s latest academic plan has begun to chart out its opening projects. OCT 4

Carolina Creates, an offshoot of Innovate@Carolina sketches ambitious aims

With a broad vision and a even broader heft, a permanent version of the Chancellor’s Student Innovation Team was officially launched Monday, angling to foster a more creative and innovative campus. SEP 22

‘A Number’ a searing opening to PRC2

Five characters, two actors and one devastatingly uncomfortable premise – these are the ingredients of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s first production of the 2011-12 season. SEP 13

Academic Plan could bring extensive changes

As the group formed to implement the University’s new academic plan works to find its operational rhythm, members of the committee could bring sweeping changes to academic policy across departments. SEP 13

Hogan Medlin’s arts plan remains stalled

While the status of former student body president Hogan Medlin’s student arts innovation endowment remains vague, a separate student group is prepared to offer its own vision of the future of the University’s artistic community. SEP 8

Registration policies up for review

Proposals idling before the University’s educational policy committee this fall could have lasting effects on the undergraduate and graduate registration processes. SEP 6

Ackland Art Museum Store holds show featuring Ron Liberti

Ron Liberti isn’t ready to mount his career retrospective. At 44, the Carrboro graphic artist says he’s still got enough posters and screen prints in the works to keep him occupied for years to come. SEP 1

Year in Review: Students experiment in theater

During the same year as the renovation of a beloved old performance space, the University’s student theater took on a decidedly avant garde approach in a year of mixed performances. MAY 13

Implementation of Medlin’s artistic legacy remains unclear

With the tacit support of some of the University’s biggest artistic policy makers, former Student Body President Hogan Medlin’s broad proposal to reform the arts at UNC seemed set for success. APR 21

‘Big River’ offers charming musical Americana

PlayMakers Repertory Company’s latest production is a rollicking musical tribute to nineteenth century Americana. “Big River,” which sets Mark Twain’s “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” to music, is a lively, lovely musical that, despite some difficulties, ultimately succeeds. APR 12

Snoop Dogg show was too soon to plan

A limited planning timeline for a free Snoop Dogg concert left concert planners no choice but to move off campus, sources said Wednesday. APR 8

Snoop Dogg concert moved to Raleigh Amphitheater

A free concert featuring hip-hop superstar Snoop Dogg will be held April 23 at the Raleigh Amphitheater, after talks between event organizers and University officials stalled, sources said. APR 8

Grenier relishes the self-reflexive

Adrian Grenier is the first to admit that he’s famous for pretending to be famous. But that kind of self-reflexive awareness is exactly the kind of thing that Grenier — star of HBO’s hit comedy, “Entourage” — wants to explore in his art. He’s bringing his documentary, “Teenage Paparazzo,” to UNC’s Carroll Hall this Saturday. APR 1

EA reps: Let Snoop play

Daily Tar Heel: So why Snoop Dogg? Tyler Bronzino: EA wanted to attach a big name to the game. DTH: These kinds of conversations are above my head, but the policy seems kinds of ambiguous. MAR 30

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Wednesday Round-Up (1/12-1/19): The "Baby, it's (never too) cold outside (to do some artsy stuff)" edition

Everyone’s favorite helpful, handy guide to artistic happenings in and around Chapel Hill is back. Things might look a little different since you left for winter holidays — there are some new plays and nifty art exhibits popping up in campus spaces — but Canvas is just the same as ever, ready to help you explore the art scene right here and right now. Put down that new text book and get out this weekend. You’ll thank us later.

JAN 12

Entertaining photos from "Shipwrecked! An Entertainment"

Photos? Yes. Pirates? Probably not. But photos, most definitely.
Queen Victoria looks dubious in PlayMakers Repertory Company's

DEC 2

Wednesday Roundup 12/1 - 12/8: The Final Countdown (of 2010)

Well, it’s finally here: the last Wednesday Roundup of the 2010 calendar year. And in this, the last week of regular classes before the drudgery of finals begins, there are certainly enough artistic distractions to keep you from more important things,

DEC 1

Wednesday Roundup: Getting hyped for Turkey Day edition

Thanksgiving Break is coming up, meaning that Wednesday Roundup won’t be back until the last week of November. But there’s plenty of nifty things to get going to in the coming week before you traipse on home for some well-deserved turkey and family time. Canvas has got you covered.

NOV 18

Wednesday Round-Up 11/10-11/17: Registration frustration edition

Registration is over and that’s something to be happy about. Go see a play (or two) or an exhibit (or two) and celebrate the end of registration stress before the onslaught of finals stress.

NOV 13

Ackland's Silver Factory Gala and Party a happening good time

Canvas was fortunate enough to get tickets to Saturday’s big gala fundraiser at the Ackland Art Museum. Read Arts Editor Nick Andersen’s impressions of the events here.

NOV 7

Wednesday Roundup 11/03 to 11/10: Daylight savings time edition

Sunday is daylight savings time, meaning you have extra time to get out there and partake in some art. Or at least, an extra hour. Canvas will show you how.

NOV 3

PlayMakers sends Canvas photos from "Fences," Canvas gives its reccomendations

The folks over at PlayMakers Repertory sent us some of their production photos from “Fences,” on stage through Nov. 14. Take a look, and then head out to the Paul Green and see this powerful production in full.
Pensive on the front porch in PlayMakers'

NOV 1

Homecoming concert update: there are, in fact, tickets left

It’s true — tickets are still available for tonight’s Homecoming concert in Carmichael Auditorium.

OCT 29

Wednesday Roundup 10/27 to 11/3: The back in the saddle edition

Wednesday Roundup is back — and better than ever. You know you missed us.

OCT 28

Andy Warhol After Party meant to be a happening time all its own, Ackland says

The Ackland gives Canvas more information about the Andy Warhol Silver Party Gala After Party at Back Bar.

OCT 26

Ackland Museum throwing ticket party for the Andy Warhol Silver Party Gala

The Ackland Museum wants you to buy tickets for the Andy Warhol Gala after party. Come to Back Bar tonight to find out how.

OCT 26

Wednesday Roundup, Fall Break Edition: Or, why you don't see a Wednesday roundup this week

Since it’s Fall Break, there isn’t a Wednesday Roundup this week. Your editors explain why.

OCT 21

CUAB details some big plans for the rest of the semester

Canvas may have been a little hesitant to admit it at fist, but let’s face it — CUAB is rocking it out this semester. We got up with some CUAB folks on Friday for more on their ambitious fall agenda.

OCT 18

Company Carolina cancels production of "Once on This Island"

Company Carolina’s websites seems to indicate that they will no longer be performing Ahrens and Flaherty’s musical “Once on this Island” this weekend. Canvas is looking into it.

OCT 13

Folk favorites Old Crow Medicine Show to play Memorial Hall in November; Less than 800 available Passion Pit tickets remain

You know that song about wagons and Johnson City, Tenn. that everyone sings when they sit around a camp fire or go to Asheville for Fall Break? The guys who sing that song are coming to Memorial Hall. Read on.

OCT 13

Wednesday Round-up (10/13-10/20): How to survive the week before fall break

Fall Break is so very close. And even though you’ve got a week to wait, Canvas is here with some artistic suggestions to help make those seven days of academics and tests and papers go a little bit quicker.

OCT 13

Ackland Art Museum gift shop opening delayed by buildling permits, will open on Dec. 1

Sometimes, getting the full picture of a story only takes a little more digging — or a phone call.

OCT 7

Female rapper K.Flay announced as Homecoming Concert opener

Canvas doesn’t know much about this rapper, but apparently she’s on the up and up. And she’s opening for Passion Pit. Read on, friends.

OCT 7

Wednesday Roundup (10/06 - 10/13): Hey look! It's finally autumn!

The Wednesday Roundup is back with the first truly autumn-appropriate collection of art events for your perusing pleasure. Check out what’s good in the Chapel Hill arts arena this week if you know what’s good for you.

OCT 6

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