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Local Band Bids Frontman Farewell With Go! Concert

By Aaron Freeman | April 4

My Code Name is Blue Go! Rehearsal Studios Room 4 Thursday, March 28

Art Serves as Medium for Religious Motifs

By Elliott Dube | April 4

Throughout history, artists have taken the cue to pour their souls into the work -- nowhere is that more true than in the world of religiously inspired ...

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By Jenise Hudson | April 4

"Jason's Lyric"Jada Pinkett Smith and Alan Payne star in this ghetto fairy tale. Jam-packed with memorable one-liners like "Don't touch my hair" and fluffed ...

Triangle Photography Group Shows Off Artwork

By Evan Lucas | April 3

Photography is something most anybody can do -- grab a camera, point, shoot, and you're done. But for the devoted black-and-white photographer, things ...

WXYC Fund-Raiser to Revisit '80s

By Elliott Dube | April 3

The Me Decade will soon have its ego stroked once again. Thursday night, an expected throng will descend upon the Cat's Cradle for the '80s Dance, a ...

Loreleis Pull Out Stops for Concert

By Caroline Lindsey | April 3

Going far beyond gracing the audience vocally, the Loreleis' extensive work on special effects will serve to keep attendees entertained at their spring ...

N.C. Literary Festival Coming to UNC

By Joanna Pearson | April 1

Whether it's poetry, fiction, science fiction or even storytelling, there's bound to be something for everyone right here on UNC's campus April 5-6. The ...

April Means Art For Town-Gown Tours, Festivals

By Jenise Hudson | April 1

As spring leaps into effect, the town of Chapel Hill is also jumping into action as it prepares to kick off April Arts Downtown. A monthlong celebration ...

Fugazi Balances Love With Stormy Delivery

By Elliott Dube | March 28

Fugazi Ritz Theater Saturday, March 23 4 Stars Fugazi, the band that has excelled in both hard-core and post-punk music, is a study in contrast. The ...

Hard Rock Leanings Mar Local Favorite's Red Eye Debut

By Kristen Williams | March 28

Weekend ExcursionTake Me HomeThree Stars Crafting its sound and reputation as a great live act, Weekend Excursion's spirit and style are muddled by ...

Dive Recommends

By Graham Parker | March 28

Playing in the mud

'Blade 2' Spouts More Gore, Better Effects Than Original

By Evan Lucas | March 28

Movie ReviewBlade IITwo Stars The only thing worse than a vampire is a vampire who preys on other vampires. At least, that is what Wesley Snipes is ...

Public Art in UNC System Plagued by Lack of Funds

By Michelle Jarboe | March 28

The symbiotic relationship between money and public art might relegate new works to endangered species status in the UNC system. "We don't have very ...

Bob Mould Drones Techno-esque Solo Album

By Allison Rost | March 28

Bob MouldModulateTwo Stars Before I begin, I should disclose that I know next to nothing about the electronica/techno music that Bob Mould uses religiously ...

Art for the Masses

By Caroline Lindsey | March 28

You've seen it painted on Franklin Street's alley walls. It's in the form of an abstract sculpture that you pass every day when you walk by the Hanes ...

Teen Doles Out Fresh, Playful Pop; Kweller Shines on 1st Solo Album

By Staff Editor | March 28

Imperial TeenOnFour Stars At first listen, Imperial Teen's third album, On, comes off sounding a little like a lot of bands. The San Francisco group ...

Squinty-Eyed Comedian Displays Quirky Humor

By Aaron Freeman | March 28

Gilbert Gottfried Charlie Goodnight's Comedy Club Friday, March 22 3 Stars Pretty much everyone knows Gilbert Gottfried. He's that guy -- that guy you ...

E.T. Survives Time, Technical Tinkering

By Jill Spivey | March 28

"E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial" 5 Stars Chances are that if you are between the ages of 18 and 24, the movie "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial" inspires a unique ...

Awareness, Presence of Public Art Rising on Nation's Campuses

By Brooks Firth | March 28

New approaches to old ideas are more often than not met by combative forces. In the struggle to make art more of a public domain, the greatest challenge ...

Committee Refines Public Art Plans at University

By Caroline Lindsey | March 26

The Public Art Planning Committee assembled Monday to refine recommendations for a public art program's institution at UNC, including plans for funding. After ...