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Famed pianist Leon Fleisher to play at Memorial Hall

By Katelyn Trela | March 2

Though pianist Fleisher lost the use of his right hand at age 36, that hasn’t stopped him from making a name as one of the most respected classical ...

Innovative dance circus thrills, stuns at UNC

By Katelyn Trela | March 1

Cirque Eloize has perfected the art of the near miss. The contemporary dance circus’ new show “iD,” now showing at Memorial Hall, is a terrifyingly ...

Cirque Eloize comes to Memorial Hall

By Michelle Lewis | February 28

Two rival gangs, fighting for the identity of a city. No, this isn’t “West Side Story.” This is Cirque Eloize’s “iD,” a modern mix of circus, ...

Alum ?nds voice in performance

By Abby Gerdes | January 27

UNC alumnus Sean McKeithan never meant to be a performer. But his current solo production, “On Breathing in the Barrel,” gives him a whole stage to ...

Junior Patrick Spaugh poses with the Shaolin Monks of “Sutra” as they tour UNC, one of two spots in which “Sutra” will perform in the U.S.

'Sutra' features Buddhist monks and western flair

By Atar Stav | November 9

“Sutra,” a performance that blends Eastern traditions with Western dance, will only be performed at two venues in the United States on this world ...

South African jazz musician Hugh Masekela to perform at Memorial Hall

By Tariq Luthun | October 10

Tonight, a cavalier in the South African civil rights movement will indulge Memorial Hall with his own stylistic brand of jazz.

Dance Company to share Korean culture at Memorial Hall

By Tariq Luthun | September 27

The Carolina Performing Arts series will present “Dynamic Korea: Dance and Song,” bringing the Chae Hyang Soon Dance Company to perform its iteration ...

UNC music professor Stephen Anderson (on the piano) premiered his original composition, “Dysfunctional.” DTH/Daixi Xu

Commissioned works provide opportunities for UNC performing groups

By Kelly Blessing | April 15

World premieres and commissioned pieces are a common theme among the arts at UNC. These bring something new and unique to not only the University, but ...

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater perform three new pieces at Memorial Hall in 2010 and returns to Chapel Hill this week. Courtesy of Carolina Performing Arts

Alvin Ailey dance company returns to UNC with 'Revelations'

By Emily Stephenson | April 8

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has performed its classic spiritual piece, “Revelations,” for nearly 50 years. But dancer Hope Boykin said ...

Memorial Hall to hear Gil's mix of samba, rock music

By Hillary Rose Owens | March 4

Memorial Hall will be filled with the sound of samba fused with rock ’n’ roll March 14 for Gilberto Gil’s “The String Concert.”

Jazz trumpeter Terence Blanchard to perform at Memorial Hall

By Jacqueline Scott | February 25

Famous trumpeter Terence Blanchard will bring his soulful sound to Memorial Hall at 8 p.m. tonight for an evening of jazz.Blanchard, a native of New Orleans, ...

Mikeah Ernest Jennings is one of the actors in Young Jean Lee’s “The Shipment.” Courtesy of Carolina Performing Arts

'Shipment' performance in Memorial Hall causes laughter, discomfort

By Jenn Kim | February 15

Arts Verdict: 3.5 of 5 StarsYoung Jean Lee’s “The Shipment” forced laughs from some and led others to leave the play early Friday night in Memorial ...

Memorial Hall to host 'unsettling' show

By Colin Warren-Hicks | February 12

CORRECTION 3 p.m. Feb. 12: An earlier version of this story misquoted professor Jennifer Ho. The incorrect quote has been removed. The Daily Tar Heel ...

Sarah Jastram sells tickets to the Ira Glass show. Arts organizations are adapting to make do with less money. DTH/Lauren Vied

UNC performing arts groups get creative in the face of budget cuts

By Gavin Hackeling | February 7

In difficult economic times, arts organizations have had to find innovative productions or learn to make do with less.

Memorial Hall to host Loading Dock Series performance

By Mark Sabb | January 28

Mixtapes began as quasi-albums rappers used to exhibit their skill outside the mainstream music industry.

Lincoln-inspired work deserves a tip of the hat

By Lauren Russell | January 18

Bill T. Jones presented a modern dance inspired byAbraham Lincoln without top hats, big beards or pennies Friday night at Memorial Hall.

The Soweto Gospel Choir energetically performed song and dance at Memorial Hall on Sunday. DTH/Gladys Manzur

From Africa to UNC, choir brings energy

By Katy Doll | January 18

A single, piercing note split the silence to start Sunday night’s show, setting the stage for a high-energy and emotional performance from the Soweto ...

“Fondly Do We Hope … Fervently Do We Pray,” a performance by Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, premieres at 8 p.m. tonight

History in motion

By Lauren Russell | January 15

Dance fans and history buffs alike have been eagerly awaiting the UNC premiere of Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company’s “Fondly Do We Hope... Fervently ...

Gospel choir to perform in memorial hall Sunday

By Fabiana Brown | January 14

A lively group with colorful costumes, innovative dances and powerful voices will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Hall.

‘Noche Flamenca’ heats up Memorial Hall

By Judith Katz | November 22

The heat in the full Memorial Hall already started before the show. It perfectly complemented the passion that the dancers of “Noche Flamenca” conveyed ...