When everyday objects are thrown away, they just might end up in the hands of an artist.Jessica Dupuis, whose work is on display as part of a series by the master’s of fine arts students, created her artwork with discarded materials.
UNC alums Lewis Black and Wyatt Cenac will return to campus this weekend, planning to leave their alma mater in stitches from their razor-sharp wit and comedy.
For the members ofUniverses, poetry is more than metaphors and words of love.
UNC will play host today to an event that combines classical music with modern images to create a richly visual and audible story.
This article was modified on Monday, Oct. 19 to correct the title of Kara Larson.
Three local musicians shared their stories and songs Friday, giving aspiring musicians a rare opportunity to gain insight into what it takes to be a songwriter.In the small 72-seat Deep Dish Theater, the songwriters played acoustic songs and talked about life as a songwriter, for the third installment of “Words to Music: Songwriters Up Close.”
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Those who enjoyed the dark atmosphere of Stephen Sondheim's "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" might be in for a surprise if they expect the playwright's comedic musical, "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," to be of the same breed. The performance, presented by UNC's Pauper Players, starts today and runs through April 24. Although Sondheim wrote both musicals, the cast and crew of "Forum" said their performance will stand in stark contrast to "Sweeney Todd."
Performers in the next installment of the Music on the Hill series said students will be able to appreciate and recognize many pieces in Saturday's "When Composers Speak Our Language." The event, which takes place 8 p.m. Saturday in Memorial Hall aims to showcase composers who utilize popular genres and styles in order to capture the audience. Terry Rhodes, a professor of music at UNC who is performing in the concert, said she expects the variety of music to appeal to a wide range of listeners.
