Cover band to perform pop hits at Valentine's Day concert
Mix Tape Grab Bag, a self-proclaimed "Top 40 party band," will be back at The Station on Valentine's Day with a show for people of all relationship statuses.
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Sisterhood and love of music are pillars of the women’s group Sigma Alpha Iota at UNC
“SAI is important at UNC and in our community because it promotes women in music. It’s an important form of expression, which women were historically excluded from. We encourage musical excellence in all women, regardless of race, nationality or age.”
Jackson Hall thief in skeleton costume steals garden gnome and Roy Williams bobblehead
UNC Police are investigating a breaking-and-entering at Jackson Hall that occurred early on Saturday. A member of the crew for the production of PlayMakers Repertory Company's "Everybody," said the suspect was allegedly seen in the building on surveillance footage wearing a skeleton costume, one of three costumes stolen from "Everybody."
UNC a cappella groups sweep quarterfinal competition, head to the Southeast semifinals
The Tarpeggios placed first and Tar Heel Voices placed second at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella South Region quarterfinal on Feb. 1.
UNC’s Cadence: Dismantling the 'Pitch Perfect' ideal of a cappella groups
UNC a cappella group Cadence's efforts to support women go beyond the bonds group members have built among each other. They have recently extended their support to the Orange County Rape Crisis Center, holding gigs that focus on female empowerment and uplifting women within the UNC and Chapel Hill community.
Despite Oscars' neglect of women in top categories, UNC female filmmakers fight on
The Academy Awards were held on Feb. 9, honoring what many would consider to be the best of film. In the category for best director, no women were nominated. In the 92 years of Oscars awards, five women total have been nominated for best director. Only one has won. But despite this lack of recognition, many female directors at UNC are far from disheartened. Through academic programs such as film studies in the communications department to student organizations like Carolina Film Association, female directors on campus are actively striving to break through this gendered barrier.
Change is in style: How Coulture is evolving into more than just a fashion magazine
The magazine tackles a global perspective, relatability and accessibility to provide content that is diverse and inclusive for readers.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to CPA with 'Ailey Revealed'
"I know there are some spiritual things in his dances, but also the movement is so beautiful and strong that I think anyone would be drawn to it."
"How far we’ve come, and how far we still need to go": Films challenge prejudices
On Monday night, UNC English professor Martin Johnson will be showing four films that highlight race, gender and perspective from the 1960s.
Durham museum to host civil rights author
UNC graduate Brandon K. Winford's new book explores the life of John Harvey Wheeler — a banker, civil rights lawyer and activist — and major figure of the civil rights movement during the 50s and 60s. But the book goes beyond Wheeler, to study how black businesses in Durham developed and how economic concerns shaped Black Americans struggle for civil rights.
Bead by bead, Campus Y organization raises funds for Kenyan children's home
Carolina for Amani, a Campus Y organization, is holding a bead show in the Pit on Feb. 14. The proceeds from the show will go towards helping the Amani Children's Foundation improve and maintain orphanages in Kenya.
Israeli artist hosts workshops to connect Durham’s Jewish community
Shirel Horovitz shares how her local workshops at the Charlotte & Dick Levin Jewish Community Center will provide local traffic routes to create her next exhibit. The exhibit will open on Feb. 21, and will display her artistic interpretation of the streets of Durham.
'It promotes creativity': Local Art Premiere at Social Games and Brews this weekend
“I think supporting local art is important because it brings people together in the community."
Unity Center celebrates Black History Month with poetry and art
To celebrate Black History Month, the Unity Center of Peace in Chapel Hill will be hosting a variety of events aimed at increasing diversity within the community and increasing awareness of African- American contributions to society.
How Arts Everywhere uses University funding to promote the arts in Emil Kang's absence
Former Chancellor Carol Folt, in conjunction with Emil Kang, established Arts Everywhere in 2016, connecting UNC students and staff to the arts. Although Kang stepped down from his position in 2019, the initiative continues to grow and make the arts central to the student experience at UNC. From the Morrison Art Studio to the Gallery 109 space, ArtsEverywhere is setting new goals for 2020 and beyond. Here's how Arts Everywhere is continuing to grow and promote arts at the University, given $500,000 in funding at the start of every fiscal year from the office of the chancellor.
Meet North Carolina’s breakout boy band: Weston Estate
Weston Estate is an indie band made up of five college students from North Carolina. With just three songs, the band already has 1.4 million streams on Spotify and appears on 19 Spotify editorial playlists.
Jealous Lovers dance party brings indie rock from the past four decades to Local 506
Nathan Kotecki is best known in the Triangle as a goth DJ. He is hosting Jealous Lovers, an indie rock dance party, at Local 506 on Feb. 8.
UNC professor will share stories from both U.S. borders at Epilogue
Epilogue will be hosting a launch party for the paperback version of Stephanie Elizondo Griest's "All the Agents and Saints."
Battle of the puns: The Great Durham Pun Championship returns
The No. 1 pun contest in the world is coming to Durham once again on Feb. 4.
Office DJ: Listen to these good vibes to get out of your second semester slump
Arts & Culture Assistant Editor Aaron Sugarman created a playlist of songs that have personally passed his vibe check and are guaranteed to give you some serotonin.
