"Devonte Hart’s story was frightening — and is even more scary because it actually happened. Incidents of blackface are less frequent now, but imagine a city where the practice is so normalized that you see it everywhere you turn. And what is most unsettling about the episodes is how much truth there is to them."
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"Appeals to the public alone do not make a good movie. Instead, caving to populist cravings can have catastrophic effects on film, with the industry turning away from creative, thoughtful storytelling and towards a watered-down final product — reducing their own films to a shell of what they have the potential to be."
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Rapper Flo Milli was the headliner for the Carolina Union Activities Board's Jubilee 2022 on Saturday. Typically held annually, Jubilee is the University’s biggest concert hosted by CUAB. “I was really excited," Ta'Mecha Robinson, a junior UNC student who attended the concert, said. "I really felt like I was missing out on something and finally got it back."
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"Though the category is designed to honor the international sounds and influences of these artists, they fail to recognize how these distinct sounds have emerged as full genres in their own right. The global categories should include awards that reflect the talent emerging from artists that are bringing in their culture through their art."
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In addition to the “I Was Here: Postcards from the Pandemic,” exhibit, Arts Everywhere Day included an Asian Pacific Islander Desi American student art exhibit and a Poetry Fox event.
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From March 16-20, the North Carolina Museum of Art hosted its eighth Art in Bloom festival, where local artists created floral arrangements around the museum. "Anything that we can do that can lift up the level of excellence for the state and statewide makes it, makes the state, shine,” said Laura Finan, director of stewardship and special initiatives at NCMA.
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"A project like this will no doubt bring new life to Orange County, but more importantly, it will democratize resources and technology for those who might have previously lacked access."
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Carrboro resident Diane Robertson was appointed this month to the President's Advisory Committee on the Arts. She is the only appointee from North Carolina.
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The project was developed by the Hillsborough Arts Council in partnership with the Orange County Arts Commission and local government representatives.
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"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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