Jazz performance will reunite old friends at Hill Hall
A jazz performance at Hill Hall will reunite two old friends. The concert will be held on Sept 26., and will be free to the public.
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Orange County is getting its portrait painted by local artists this fall
Local and out-of-state artists will come together for Paint it Orange, an event that allows them to paint the beautiful landscapes of Orange County.
Not your grandparents' folk: Bluegrass musicians bring Southern music into the future
Southern blueglass and acoustics get a contemporary lift with these performers celebrating the Southern Folklife Collection housed in Wilson Library.
PlayMakers performances canceled due to parking complications
Playmakers Repertory Company canceled performances on Saturday evening due to UNC's parking restrictions during home football game days.
'The most iconic album of rock 'n' roll history': "Abbey Road" comes to Cat's Cradle
Nearly 50 years on, the Beatles' legacy continues as cover band Abbey Road LIVE! comes to Carrboro.
New exhibit illuminates North Carolina’s complicated history with women’s suffrage
Artist Craig Walsh honors women's suffrage, which was a long time coming to North Carolina, with projection art installation, "1971."
Comedians and activists join forces in Durham to benefit reproductive rights
NARAL Pro-Choice North Carolina is hosting a comedy benefit at Durham's Durty Bull Brewing Company that allows community members to enjoy a night out while supporting a cause.
'I see colors when I hear music': artist blends music and painting in new exhibit
"Marcelle has, I believe, close to 50 years of experience as an artist, and she's explored a number of directions,” said Pachnowski's publicist, Corbie Hill. “I've seen a lot of her work.”
Lostboycrow, flor and Joan will bring infectious lyrical energy to Durham
Lostboycrow will be performing at Motorco Music Hall on Sep. 20 with headliners flor and Joan. All three aim to connect with their audience by creating a welcoming environment.
'Simplicity is freedom': Grammy Award-winning band Tinariwen to headline at Cat's Cradle
The Grammy Award-winning band Tinariwen will perform in Cat's Cradle on Wednesday, Sept. 18. Formed in the Sahara desert, they bring a diverse and intriguing style with them everywhere they go.
Chapel Hill pop-up gallery celebrates the freedom to read
Local arts organizations host a banned books pop-up gallery to observe the history of censored books.
Rebranded dance team “Carolina Girls” merges with UNC marching band
“I can’t find anything negative to say about this merge. I think for the present and future it will be wildly beneficial. I am lucky to have the opportunity to experience this rebranding and to experience the positive outcome it has brought and will continue to bring.”
UNC gamers offer female perspectives about harassment while playing online
“It’s hard to have a discussion because video games are so new, but hyper-sexualization of women and sexism are so old." Female gamers from UNC talked to us about the harassment and sexism they experience while online. A constant barrage of sexual comments, reporting female users as bots or inappropriate to get them removes and other tactics are just the beginning of what these women have to deal with.
Office DJ: Punk for nerds
"This playlist is punk for beginners — or punk for nerds as I like to call it. The songs are relatively tame and have truly fascinating stories behind them. Iggy Pop probably wouldn’t care if you liked them. But I hope you do."
Puppet Theater brings environmental awareness to UNC
Paperhand Puppet Intervention brings environmental awareness to life with monster puppets.
'I learned to think about art differently': How art while abroad impacted UNC students
Studying abroad has been beneficial for many UNC students over the years. In particular, Kieran Patel, Tyler Brown and Josh Massey all discovered great appreciations for the arts as a result of being abroad.
Office DJ: The paradox of Beatles deep cuts
How to make a playlist of lesser-known songs from the most well-known musical act of all time?
COLUMN: Unapologetically loving "Lover"
"I will admit there are a couple of songs on her latest album that I am not a fan of, but this is insignificant in comparison to my respect for Taylor Swift as an artist. Not every beat or lyric will resonate with each listener, but love and its butterfly effects is a theme to rally behind; a unifier not just for 'Swifties,' but for everyone trying to find a place in this world."
Ya like jazz? Check out MUSC 145 with musician and professor Stephen Anderson
“I want them to go and check out music and just really listen, and really think about it — to think about what’s going on onstage.”
'The parade is literally a dance floor:' Photographer brings New Orleans to UNC
Photographer Pableaux Johnson will be honored at a reception for celebrating culture through his New Orleans Second Line Parade photographs.
