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Production takes on tough subject

By JIM WALSH | February 23

Tragedy sometimes makes for the best comedy. Just ask the cast of "Marvin's Room," the Deep Dish Theater Company production opening today in University ...

Exhibit spotlights women

By Beth Dozier | February 22

This week art lovers in the area have the opportunity to take in work by some of North Carolina's finest female artists during the 22nd annual Women's ...

Second UNC alumnus strives for Oscar glory

By HARRY KAPLOWITZ | February 21

The casual observer might not have noticed it, but director George Clooney's 2005 film "Good Night, and Good Luck" took place entirely indoors. And ...

Play slays viewers with laughter

By Bryan Reed | February 20

The similarity between photography and murder is all in framing the shot. Art and professional assassination were combined Friday in Swain Hall Studio ...

Traditional jazz graces Open Eye

By MARGARET HAIR | February 20

On Sunday evenings at Carrboro's Open Eye Caf

'Melodies' an act of harmony

By Will Halicks | February 20

When he's not scourging the Shire and buying real estate in Mordor, Sauron the Dark Lord runs around in a Batman mask and sings Disney duets with other ...

New cast freshens 'Vagina'

By HARRY KAPLOWITZ | February 17

ATTEND THE SHOW Time/date: 7:30 p.m. today; 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday Location: Hanes Art Center auditorium Info: www.unc.edu/student/orgs/uncvday A ...

Smith Center set for concert

By JIM WALSH | February 17

The year was 2000. Vice President Al Gore was in the throes of a contested presidential campaign with the governor of Texas. The world was wiping its ...

History at heart of 'Edward II'

By Lauren Streib | February 17

It's epic. It's a spectacle. It even has dancers. Lab! Theatre's production of Bertolt Brecht's "Edward II" is a modern, stylized version of the historical ...

Theater to test composure

By Alexandria Shealy | February 17

From performing in a show to operating a light board, student theater involves dedication, patience and a massive time commitment. Many high school ...

Arts briefs

By Staff Editor | February 16

Diaspora film festival comes to Durham heritage center The 12th annual Black Diaspora Film Festival opens today at the Hayti Heritage Center in Durham. Hosted ...

Locals given chance to explore artistic side

By Beth Mechum | February 15

Everyone has been "lost or found" at some point, and that is exactly what the Chapel Hill Public Arts Commission is counting on for inspiration with its ...

Exhibit unwraps sweeter side of art

February 15

Take a good look at that candy bar wrapper or cigarette pack before you throw it away - Hunter Levinsohn might use it in one of her pieces. The local ...

Students, Town Council want downtown window art

By Beth Mechum | February 13

Walking down Franklin Street and taking in the sites on a sunny afternoon is an activity enjoyed by many. And student government and Chapel Hill Town ...

Lab! paints dreamy reality

By Will Halicks | February 10

Chapel Hill will become a playground for demons and angry gods today. Lab! Theater will premiere Peter Shaffer's Tony Award-winning play "Equus," an ...

DeLuca Hypnotizes memorial Hall

By Sean Vonlembke | February 10

As his show was starting Thursday, students were still spilling into Memorial Hall to see Tom DeLuca. DeLuca is not rock star, a comedian or even a ...

A little for every chap in gay 'boy feature

By JOHN COGGIN | January 31

Beware: The gay cowboys are coming. Right now, somewhere in Los Angeles, director Ang Lee is busy counting the accolades he's collected for his film ...

Award-winning poet pushes the envelope

By Bryan Reed | January 31

Sex, drugs, drinking and iambic pentameter promise to make an appearance today in the Union Auditorium. Provocative poet Kim Addonizio will be on hand ...

Rux falls flat

January 30

PERFORMANCE REVIEW Mycenaean 2 Stars When a Renaissance man resembles an emperor with no clothes, his audience is liable to feel embarrassed. A ...

Wilco will come to UNC

By JIM WALSH | January 30

The Carolina Union Activities Board announced Friday that rock band Wilco will headline two shows at Memorial Hall this March, marking the second time ...