Carolina Performing Arts explores art during the pandemic with its "Feedback" program
Carolina Performing Arts is offering a new online program called "Feedback" that explores concepts of arts that are shifting in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Grammy-nominated UNC alum Tift Merritt to host livestream interview series for CPA
Carolina Performing Arts' upcoming virtual series, “The Spark,” is being hosted by Grammy-nominated musician and UNC alum Tift Merritt.
Carolina Performing Arts suspends fall performances, launches virtual concert series
Like many other areas of the UNC and Chapel Hill communities, Carolina Performing Arts is "looking forward" with an ongoing virtual concert series.
Carolina Performing Arts cancels remaining performances of the spring season
Carolina Performing Arts has canceled all remaining performances and public events to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, according to an email sent Thursday.
Despite Oscars' neglect of women in top categories, UNC female filmmakers fight on
The Academy Awards were held on Feb. 9, honoring what many would consider to be the best of film. In the category for best director, no women were nominated. In the 92 years of Oscars awards, five women total have been nominated for best director. Only one has won. But despite this lack of recognition, many female directors at UNC are far from disheartened. Through academic programs such as film studies in the communications department to student organizations like Carolina Film Association, female directors on campus are actively striving to break through this gendered barrier.
'Distorted and false version of history': CPA responds to Silent Sam settlement
On Dec. 20, Carolina Performing Arts released a statement in response to the Sons of Confederate Veterans settlement. Chancellor Emeritus James Moeser said CPA is "appalled at the agreement entered into on our behalf by the UNC System Board of Governors." However, CPA is also dealing with its own place in history. Its primary venue, Memorial Hall, prominently displays plaques in remembrance of founders of the University and memorializing Confederate alumni. Now, CPA recognizes its role in addressing these difficult issues through art.
'Not your parents' Swan Lake': Carolina Performing Arts hosts Loch na hEala
A new take on "Swan Lake" is coming to Chapel Hill, rooted in folklore, the modern world and Irish influences.
Sarah Cahill celebrates the 19th amendment in 'The Future is Female'
The five-hour event will feature over 60 pieces composed by women and allows listeners to arrive and leave at any time.
'She is a goddess': Emmylou Harris brings her unique style of music to UNC
Singer-songwriter Emmylou Harris is performing at Memorial Hall on Friday as a part of Carolina Performing Arts' 15th anniversary.
New exhibit illuminates North Carolina’s complicated history with women’s suffrage
Artist Craig Walsh honors women's suffrage, which was a long time coming to North Carolina, with projection art installation, "1971."
'She's a barrier-breaking artist': Carolina Performing Arts to host dancer Misty Copeland
She is a woman who persevered through adversity and became a world-renowned ballerina. Carolina Performing Arts prepares to kick off their new season with a visit from Misty Copeland.
Carolina Performing Arts founder departs UNC for N.Y.C. arts foundation
Carolina Performing Arts is the brain-child of Emil Kang, an influential professor in the music department who worked in the chancellor's cabinet to elevate UNC's status in the art world. He accepted a position at a N.Y art foundation and will leave the University in September.
Find your next good read with these short story dispensers debuting on Friday
UNC is bringing story dispensers, which will print short stories for on-the-go readers, to campus for Arts Everywhere Day. These dispensers have two buttons, one to dispense “Carolina Stories” and one for “Global Stories.”
Stone Center to host 15th annual "He Was a Song, He Was a Poem" for MLK Day
Charles E. Williams, an artist based out of Greensboro, N.C., explores the family relationship, forgiveness and transformation in his exhibit.The exhibit is debuting just in time for Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Stone Center.
'The Nutcracker' brings holiday magic to Memorial Hall
Experience the magic of ballet and the holidays this weekend at Memorial Hall.
The Town has ideas for Varsity Theatre, but do they have the owners' support?
The Town of Chapel Hill plans to establish a task force to investigate potentially broadening the use of Varsity Theatre, helping attract patrons to other small businesses on Franklin Street.
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.
'It's a constant vigil': PlayMakers celebrates 100 years of breaking down barriers through art
It all started with a letter.
Find something new at UNC with cultural events on campus
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.
New CPA art space promotes using all of your senses
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.
