The PlayMakers Repertory Company is producing Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' play "Everybody." The play explores the ways in which people handle death through the titular character, Everybody.
The monthly Comedy in a Cave shows at The Cave usually showcase four local comedians and offer fun, positivity and a laid-back environment in an intimate space.
Over 100 artists applied to join Hillsborough Gallery of Arts' new gallery, Resolutions 2020. The 36 winning artists' work, ranging from paintings to brick sculptures, will be on display until Jan. 25.
“The current space has served us well, but it’s a 1960s grocery store that was converted into a performance space in the '80s. This is a new-purpose-built ArtsCenter that is a great opportunity for everyone, and will serve a lot of different needs.”
From the initial analysis of a character's personality to last minute fittings, UNC's student costume designers work tirelessly to bring plays to life for multiple theater companies.
Big Dance Theater will bring to life Anne Carson’s Antigonick, a one-act retelling of an ancient feminist narrative, on Jan. 24-26 at CURRENT ArtSpace + Studio.
“Women need to have a voice, and I think we can show that in the way we write our stories and get our thoughts out into the general discussion that isn’t available to other people."
The event is hosted by Be Connected Durham and THE CONJURE and provides a chance for local artists, who may otherwise find it hard to feel valued for their art, to share their music in a safe and supportive environment.
All of the monologues performed at Me Too Monologues are anonymous and performed by actors. The topics of the stories include mental health issues, relationships and various forms of oppression.
The 'lost, lux, libertas' exhibit in the Hanes Art Center brings light to a dark part of American history. On display until Feb. 25, artist André Leon Gray depicts images of police brutality, politics of race in America, Silent Sam, and power structures in America.
In the 28 days that former UNC student Lillian Chason spent in the hospital battling the H1N1 flu, her father kept a journal. He planned to tell her all about it once she got better. Now, 10 years after Chason's death, her father has adapted that journal into a memoir with stories of her childhood, which he will read at Flyleaf Books on Jan. 29.
The House Restaurant and Catering is partnering with Justin Q. Young to host "Paint n' Sip" on Jan. 25 as an early celebration of Black History Month.
"I’m honestly grateful that I grew up in the age of music on digital. Now I can hit the repeat button once and listen to my song of the day indefinitely."
“I think that a generation has failed to educate our young people about the many losses people suffered in order to preserve our democracy, and that we take our democracy for granted when we shouldn't. I think this is an opportunity to express that this is the next generation of leaders.”
“You don't have to be the best artist, you don't have to be the worst artist — you can come and be yourself and express it the way you want to."
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.
The third annual Django Reinhardt Festival is taking place this weekend from Jan. 17 to 19 at Cat’s Cradle Back Room. The festivities kick off Friday night with a free party and jam session from 7:30 to 11 p.m. at The Station.
A post-service celebration program on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Unity Center of Peace aims to "show more of an awareness of African-Americans and make our presence more visible... so more people in the community realize just how welcoming Unity is.”
“They’re bringing together two really different ways of understanding the world, and two different perspectives of understanding and questioning the world."
Bernstein will be performing a variety of styles during her recital. A majority of her work for this performance has been commissioned and is a part of a feature project titled Strength and Sensitivity.
