"For the first time since Jimmy Kimmel in 2018, there will be a host for the evening’s proceedings — three, actually: Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes. But there will still be winners and losers, both deserved and undeserved."
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UNC alumna Janora McDuffie will be the voice behind all the announcements at the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday. Now living in Los Angeles, she has appeared in numerous television shows and has done voice acting for commercials, video games and other animations. “It’s been a beautiful process to be a part of watching the growth in her career and growth as a person,” McDuffie's wife, Leila Ryan, said.
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While Orange County has lifted its mandate on public indoor places, businesses and other private spaces still have the discretion to require masks indoors. Some venues, such as Cat's Cradle in Carrboro, are still requiring masks indoors. In addition, Cat's Cradle requires concert attendees to present their COVID-19 vaccination cards or proof of a negative test within the prior 72 hours, in addition to their ID. "Sort of like with public transit, there is not a real easy way to stay six feet from everyone if you're going to enjoy a typical concert environment at Cat's Cradle," Frank Heath, owner of Cat's Cradle, said.
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The owners of Chapel Hill’s Big Belly Que are raising the steaks with Bombolo, a new restaurant set to open in the summer. A change of pace from barbecue, Bombolo will serve pasta, charcuterie and sandwiches.
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A mural that covers a wall head to toe, "thrift flips," bright stickers and posters for days. These are all projects by two UNC students, Cameron Griffin and Madelyn Bircher. In late October, the two founded MadGriffin Studio with a mission to promote sustainability, accessibility and build a platform for local artists.
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The postcards submitted by University staff will be part of a special exhibit on Arts Everywhere Day, April 8.
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The 2022 Jacquelyn Gist Summer Apprenticeship in the Arts program helps support young artists in Orange County by providing financial compensation while they complete a summer apprenticeship with an Orange County artist or arts organization.
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"'The Batman' is easily one of the most complete superhero movies ever made, a cinematic triumph that uses everything at its disposal to provide a thoroughly engrossing, enriching experience for viewers lucky enough to see it in theaters."
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils said he hopes the 24/7 Tempo ranking will be one more way to draw attention to the town's artists and spaces.
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"The University should be open to telling this story even if it’s not convenient for its brand. Further, the gross exertion of control over a Black artist does not honor their supposed commitment to supporting 'talented and visionary artists.'"
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“We are open to everybody," Music Librarian Diane Steinhaus said. "We welcome anybody to come and use our space, collections and services however they want to."
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Selected artists will paint either a set of four U-shaped bike racks or a set of eight. The stipend for the artists will be $1,150 for the four racks and $2,300 for the eight racks.
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From January 10 to March 20, Ackland Upstairs is hosting installations created by UNC faculty members to compliment their courses. Courses include "First Year Seminar: North Carolina Black Feminisms," "Introduction to Fiction Writing," "Picture That: History of Photography from Tintypes to Instagram" and "Research Methods in Film Studies: Histories of Moviegoing."
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The Art Institute of North Carolina's 12th annual show goes virtual for the second consecutive year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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"The beauty of “Mass” lies in its humanity. It explores the deepest evils of humanity and attempts, likely in vain, to make up for them. The pain of the characters on screen becomes your own, and you too begin to search for explanations and answers that they’ll never have."
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The Ackland Art Museum is hosting a global cult cinema-themed Film Forum at the Varsity Theatre this month. Films include “The Man Who Saved the World," “The Big Boss,” “Tears of the Black Tiger” and “Om Shanti Om.”
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The nominations for the 94th Academy Awards were finally revealed, albeit tafter some woefully cringeworthy banter by presenters Leslie Jordan and Tracee Ellis Ross. (We’ll take what we can get, I suppose.)
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This year, nearly $53,200 in grants were awarded to 22 individuals, 14 nonprofit organizations and two schools.
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The next event of the series, “An Evening of New Work,” includes a diverse program from five UNC students with pieces including staged readings, dance and spoken-word narratives.
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“The Town workers photographed in this project are essential,” project creator Michael Schwalbe said. “We couldn't have a place to live like Chapel Hill without these people and the work they do.”
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