“Even after the virus and the epidemic passes us and everyone's reopened again, I still want to continue with these interviews,” Bakova Gallery owner Nick Baldridge said. “I hope people take away the entertainment value of it and the cultural relevance of it all.”
“The biggest rule in improv is ‘Yes, and …,’” said UNC senior Emma Haseley. “So, if you say something, you just have to roll with it and keep going. It’s really about engaging in the world that you’re in.” Haseley said that historically, the main comedy troupes on campus have been white male-dominated, but the comedy scene at UNC has become more inclusive in recent years.
Carolina Curls helps people embrace natural hair, with styling tips and a welcoming community.
Casey Longyear and Marsche Wyche opened Rumors Boutique in 2007. They were not expected to be successful, but 13 years later, they have not only expanded but have also created a positive work environment.
Founded in 1994 on UNC's campus, Alpha Pi Omega is a sorority that celebrates Native American sisterhood.
The podcast calls on members of the community to share their stories during this time of uncertainty.
Lizzy Campbell, a UNC sophomore and musician, just released her fourth EP on SoundCloud. "Suggestion Box" includes tracks such as "Butterscotch Brownies," "burnt red" and "Amidst the Chaos." The EP's title comes from Campbell's quest to find song ideas: a Google Form she sent out to her friends asking for three random words and a chord she had to use.
“Retweeting, engaging with content on social media platforms, commenting — all of that can provide a supportive and uplifting experience for everybody, whether you're the one enjoying the performance or the one participating in it.”
Co-photo Editor Maya Carter shares the songs that are keeping her spirits up now that March Madness, commencement and basically everything else has been cancelled or postponed in "Ms. Rona's wake."
“As we’re college students learning how to live on our own and function on our own, it's really important to make these habits now,” Ragsdale said. “Our habits now will probably stick with us for a very long time in our adult life.”
Many of UNC's arts organizations had competitions and performances this spring that have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As the groups try to figure out what to do until they can perform in person again, they hope people will still connect with them online.
"There’s potential that something new is going to come out of all of this that is going to change the way we think about telling stories."
Cancellations of concerts and art events due to the COVID-19 pandemic has created a need for financial support, according to Katie Murray, director of the Orange County Arts Commission. In response, the commission created a fund for artists with a funding goal of $30,000, and is accepting donations for the fund via checks or a GoFundMe page.
Despite being closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Chapel Hill bookstores like Flyleaf Books and Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews are attempting to bring comfort to their customers by offering curbside pickup and online ordering. Along with the benefits to customers, the decision offers a financial incentive to these businesses and helps employees maintain their positions during the pandemic.
Along with many other movie theaters, the Varsity Theatre is temporarily closing due to COVID-19. Many big films have also begun to push back their release dates, in efforts to decrease the spread of the virus.
Student-led organizations like Coulture Magazine, Carolina Quarterly and Cellar Door are facing new challenges in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Their dilemmas beg the question: how does an on-campus publication continue when the people behind the scenes are no longer on campus?
Assistant Arts & Culture Editor Maddie Ellis shares some of her favorite shows and movies you can stream.
Social distancing doesn't have to mean boring days at home.
The stage may be empty and the gallery may be closed, but the arts is still very much alive, and we intend to capture how our community continues to support local art in all its forms over the course of the next few weeks and months.
Carolina Performing Arts has canceled all remaining performances and public events to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, according to an email sent Thursday.
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