LAB! Theatre is bringing back middle school memories with 'Horse Girls'
The play allows its viewers to channel their inner middle-schooler and reflect on a transformative time.
CULTURE
Chapel Hill arts and culture division wants to focus on sustainability in the future
In a recent town meeting, Chapel Hill Community Arts and Culture details how they plan to lead by example, and plan events that are not only more sustainable, but inclusive as well.
Carolina Performing Arts' 'As One' depicts a transgender experience
"As One" comes to campus and chronicles of the life of Kimberly Reed, a transgender film director and producer, to help continue to the conversation on what it means to be trans.
Learn how to paint a self-portrait at the Morrison Art Studio
A new master class coming to Morrison Art Studio seeks to be a place where people of all experience levels can be inspired to create and find acceptance through art.
Writing for the Screen and Stage minor is taking applications for future Tina Feys
The application for UNC's screen and stage minor is accepting applications. The minor prepares students for a screenwriting career through experiential education.
Pauper Players' upcoming shows highlights life's little moments
The UNC Pauper Players will be performing the 25th Annual Putnam Country Spelling Bee this weekend, a coming-of-age play in the perspective of sixth graders.
Meet the only university-based Cuban Charanga group in the country
“It’s what bluegrass is to country music, charanga music is to Latin jazz and salsa."
How UNC student filmmakers are building a community of their own
Many students arrive on UNC's campus with no prior experience working on a film set. But the production sets for organizations like the the Carolina Film Association and UNC Student Television are like microcosms of professional sets — all run by students. At UNC, students filmmakers gain valuable experience in production by using what they have, often requiring improvisation and flexibility. But in the end, these filmmakers gain so much more than industry experience — a distinct community, driven by a shared love for storytelling.
Vinyl workshop attempts to close the gender gap in music education
“When I was at a gig the owners would treat me differently, like I don't know how to set up and they would hover over me like I didn't know what I was doing. I know what I'm doing. I take the time to perfect my art; I don't just do it for the money.”
2020 Carolina Jazz Festival brings together musicians across states and ages
The Carolina Jazz Festival will feature performances from UNC and high school students, special guests and the headliner, the Maria Schneider Orchestra.
'This is how I view the world’: Netflix stand-up comedian comes to the Triangle
Warn Your Relatives star, Hari Kondabolu makes his return to the RTP as a part of his 2020 tour with Liz Miele on Feb.19.
Office DJ: Clean Vibes
Assistant Sports Editor Brian Keyes is attempting to reset the vibes with his "clean vibes" playlist.
Has your class been to the Ackland? Meet the graduate students who taught you
The Object-Based Teaching Fellowship at the Ackland Art Museum allows graduate students to explore the interdisciplinary potential of, and teach others to appreciate, all that the study of art has to offer.
Art Therapy Institute to host 10th annual community fundraiser
The I Heart Art fundraiser will be held at Top of the Hill Feb. 16.
Authenticity and relatability: How UNC R&B artist K.A.L creates music
A look into the inspiration and career of Kal Caviness, an artist better known by the name K.A.L.
CAGE’s Feminist Clothing Swap will bring accessible thrifting to the Pit
Sustainability, accessibility and gender equity are coming to the Pit at next Monday's Feminist Clothing Swap, all for just three for $5.
Support your local girl gang while you treat yourself at Rumors' Galentine's event
Offering all sorts of goodies, from guava-flavored cotton candy to kombucha, Rumors' post-Valentine's Day event will highlight local female-started and run businesses from 12-5 p.m.
UNC hosts Indian dance competition with Dola Re Dandiya
The Raas All-Stars bid competition will be working with Dola Re Dandiya to put on a dance competition featuring bhangra and raas dance teams in Memorial Hall on Saturday, Feb. 15. The proceeds go towards education in rural India.
Office DJ: Valentine's Day songs celebrating all love, not just romantic
"So take a look at my playlist, filled with a handful of songs that remind me of some people, places or memories I cherish. I hope it inspires you to do the same and give your future self the best Valentine’s Day gift of all — the ability to remember the love you’ve felt not just on this one day, but all the days of your life."
Share a laugh with loved ones at this improv Valentine's Day musical
“I think everybody loves a good love story, and everybody loves a good laugh. The love shows, they really touch on real human emotions.”
