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Arts forum transfers hands, keeps focus

By JIM WALSH | April 21

Though fewer than a dozen people attended Thursday's student arts forum, it was clear that the leaders who did had their eyes set on enhancing the body's ...

Cantankerous cartoon to entertain campus

By JACKIE RANDELL | April 21

If you've ever enjoyed watching a diaper-clad infant prodigy try to murder his mother, you are not alone. UNC's first Stewie Griffin Festival will ...

Lab! Theatre to offer weekend doubleheader

By Beth Dozier | April 21

Theater lovers will have the chance today to catch the last two Lab! Theatre productions of the semester. "Shakespeare Unplugged: This Bard Was Made ...

Arts briefs

By Staff Editor | April 21

UNC professor, actor Strong diagnosed with brain tumor Department of Dramatic Art visiting professor and PlayMakers company member Kenneth P. Strong ...

Local bands to take over the pit

April 21

People lounging in the Pit on Saturday evening might find themselves surprised when five different bands take the stage in front of Lenoir Dining Hall ...

Immerse yourself in Ibsen's 'Lady of the Sea'

By Will Halicks | April 21

Drama buffs will want to immerse themselves in this weekend's production of Henrik Ibsen's "The Lady from the Sea." UNC Department of Dramatic Art ...

Exhibit blends historic styles

By JACKY BRAMMER | April 20

After being on display in the Carolina Union's art gallery for the better part of a month, original works by Kwang Suk Park will be exhibited during a ...

New arts committee duo hopes to finish old work

By Beth Mechum | April 19

The arts advocacy committee for student government, formed last year in response to concerns about unity among campus arts groups, will come under new ...

Alumna sticks first film audition

By HARRY KAPLOWITZ | April 18

Sometimes, making it big is as easy as getting a phone call. University alumna Maddy Curley found out that she'd landed a major supporting role in ...

Franz outdoes Death Cab at Duke

By JIM WALSH | April 17

CONCERTREVIEW Death Cab For Cutie and Franz Ferdinand Friday Cameron Indoor Stadium 3.5 stars The one-two punch of Franz Ferdinand and ...

'Cyrano' celebrates lyricism

April 17

THEATERREVIEW Cyrano De Bergerac Playmakers Repertory Company Saturday 4 stars PlayMakers Repertory Company closes its 2005-06 season with a production ...

Band fuses art forms in latest album

By MARGARET HAIR | April 12

With the release of The Never's self-titled album in 2004, frontman Noah Smith says some critics called the band's effort "ambitious." The reviews ...

Book shows UNC's good side

By Lauren Streib | April 12

The emotive scenes that decorate the lives of UNC students inevitably will become mere memories. But a collection of photographs in a book chronicling ...

University voices spring with start of season

By RACHEL RICHEY | April 11

The birds aren't the only ones singing as UNC's a cappella season kicks into high gear.Many groups are presenting their marquee concerts as the year draws ...

Scholars by day, stars at night

By Catherine ava Kopiec | April 11

The next time you venture out to your favorite bar to have a drink, you might be surprised to see the guy from your history class playing in the band. Chapel ...

Senior earns broadcast honor

By Sam Need | March 31

The same foundation that honors the prime time Emmys recently doled out a prestigious award to a University student.

Benefit concert pumps charity

By Adam Wright | March 31

Take one concert venue, add 14 performers and multiply by 65 roses to create a community coming together. After months of hard work, local musicians ...

Resident string quartet to perform on the hill

By TREVOR THORNTON | March 30

The award-winning Brentano String Quartet, artists in residence at the University, will perform tonight as part of the Carolina Performing Arts Series. The ...

Weekend to spotlight modern valley music

By MORGAN ELLIS | March 30

Black Mountain College might not be well known to many North Carolinians. But this weekend the N.C. mountain college whose doors have been closed almost ...

Local music scene to make waves

By Lauren Streib | March 30

Rock the Boat is set to roll. The annual benefit concert that aims to create a fan base for Chapel Hill-Carrboro music will take place from 9 p.m. ...