Southern Oral History Program aims to give a voice to untold stories
The Southern Oral History Program online database allows students to look back into the lives 6,000 people in the American South.
CAROLINA PERFORMING ARTS
'It's a constant vigil': PlayMakers celebrates 100 years of breaking down barriers through art
It all started with a letter.
Get cultured with photography, theater and dance at UNC
With midterms ending and finals season fast approaching, many UNC professors are asking students to attend cultural events for their classes. Whether you need event ideas to get class credit or are looking for a way to spend a cultured evening, here is a list of some opportunities for students to take advantage of on campus.
In February, grab your friends and interact with Carolina Performing Arts
Carolina Performing Arts will kick off their new venue CURRENT ArtSpace + Studio with a special installation by Paul Dresher on Feb. 2. His installation, “Sound Maze” is interactive, inviting an audience of all ages and musical backgrounds to play large instruments created by the ensemble, scattered around the room. The events at CURRENT are unlike a typical gallery show or stage performance. Attending a gallery or art exhibit usually involves walking around and looking at the art. CURRENT, however, wants to challenge that norm of the art world. Events will involve more of the senses.
Arts Everywhere app allows students to locate and connect to arts events on campus
The Arts Everywhere initiative has launched an eponymous app, which allows everyone to locate all University arts events in one place.
'Cold Mountain' brings the art of UNC alums back to campus
UNC alumnus Charles Frazier’s best selling novel, “Cold Mountain,” is coming to Chapel Hill in the form of an opera.
Carrie Mae Weems will be Carolina Performing Arts' artist in residence
Carolina Performing Arts has invited Carrie Mae Weems to be an artist in residence for the next few years.
Mellon Foundation grant for CPA
Major changes continue to come to the Carolina Performing Arts.
Carolina Performing Arts increased funding threefold in preparation for two new spaces
In one year, Carolina Performing Arts tripled the donations they received.
Arts@TheCore increases Carolina Performing Arts ticket sales
Lauren Farrington, now a sophomore, took a first-year art seminar in spring and attended a dance show at Memorial Hall with her class. After attending a show with her class, she and a friend decided to attend an orchestra show.
Blues legend Buddy Guy performs at UNC
At 79 years old, Buddy Guy still rocks just as hard as the rest of them.
Memorial Hall music to inspire student attendance at CPA events
In a busy college campus, it’s difficult to catch students’ attention.
Q&A with Emil Kang, executive and artistic director of Carolina Performing Arts
Emil Kang, executive and artistic director of Carolina Performing Arts, has been appointed to serve on the selection committee of the Institute of International Education’s new Artist Protection Fund, the same fund that sponsors the Fulbright Scholar Program.
Carolina Performing Arts announces Franklin Street location
Chancellor Carol Folt took the stage at Memorial Hall Wednesday morning, addressing the Carolina Performing Arts advisory board, members of the Board of Trustees, UNC academic leadership, local school and community leaders and Chapel Hill artists and art advocates in the room.
Carolina Performing Arts announces 11th season performers
Carolina Performing Arts’ eleventh season was announced Wednesday and will feature 42 diverse performances bringing international and local performers to the stage.
Prima ballerina Wendy Whelan comes to Memorial Hall barefooted
To Wendy Whelan, the show is like getting on a ride she can’t get off.
From Scotland to Chapel Hill, ‘something wicked this way comes’
Lovers of Shakespeare have been given a chance to witness a production that picks up where one of the playwright’s most well-known works leaves off.
Brazilian musician Milton Nascimento comes to Memorial Hall
The silhouette of 72-year-old Milton Nascimento shuffled onto centre-stage. There was an uncomfortable silence at watching a man that seemed past his best.
Grammy Award winner Robert Cray and his band are coming to Memorial Hall
Five-time Grammy Award winner and one of the youngest members in the Blues Hall of Fame, Robert Cray and his band are coming to Memorial Hall today to showcase their unique style.
Wynton Marsalis jazz show celebrates Harlem church
He may be a world-renowned musician, but Wynton Marsalis still likes to jazz things up.
