How the fairy hair trend has been sparkling across UNC's campus
A new trend that's been sported by people like Beyoncé and Kesha has came to UNC and it brings fun and festive flair for your hair.
CULTURE
Columbinus, a new play by students, honors Columbine victims at The ArtsCenter
“We just need all of our minds thinking about it, working on it and not forgetting it, because it’s not going away."
‘Think of fireworks’: UNC Bhangra Elite hosts its annual showcase
UNC Bhangra Elite will be hosting their annual spring showcase that will feature other UNC talent groups, as well as Indian dance groups from NC State and Duke and the event will donate some of the proceeds to the India chapter of Save the Children.
Hanes visiting artist to lecture on social aspects of American culture
Maya Gurantz will explore various social issues in American culture and in her artwork at a special event in Hanes Art Center, as well as in a studio visit with graduate students.
Community Arts & Culture: New town division inspires and celebrates the community
The Town of Chapel Hill's new division, Community Arts & Culture, is attempting to bring innovative and diverse artistic projects to the community.
48 hours of play production and performance for students, by students
The student-led Feb 48 play festival, to be held Feb. 2, will challenge high school students to create plays in 48 hours that they will perform at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro.
Memoir from UNC grad tells her story of survival
Rachael Brooks's memoir tells her survival story after being sexually assaulted soon after graduating from UNC. “Beads: A Memoir about Falling Apart and Putting Yourself Back Together Again” explores Brooks's battle with the justice system, and the support it took to overcome her trauma — an exploration she hopes will help other survivors.
New Ackland exhibits feature one of Japan's most important contemporary artists
Two new exhibitions coming to Ackland will display the evolution of Yayoi Kusama — one of Japan's most popular contemporary artists — throughout 50 years of her career, and “Toriawase,” an immersive and intimate portrayal of modern Japanese art.
Company Carolina's winter show challenges gender oppression
“At the end of the day, we’re all fighting the same battle. It’s all about supporting one another through those kinds of struggles that we all sometimes quietly face.”
Acclaimed opera singer comes to UNC rooting for the villain
“I’m not sort of a standard person for the opera world.” Critically acclaimed opera singer and trans-activist Lucia Lucas will perform a show made up of songs from the perspective of villains hosted by Carolina Performing Arts.
'The EVE Project' celebrates women's rights through the work of female choreographers
"The EVE Project" includes classic work from legendary choreographer Martha Graham's repertory, as well as newer work from contemporary female choreographers.
'Alo Ver spells A Lover': UNC student doubles as local musician
“Alo Ver spells ‘A Lover’. That’s a good mindset to have when listening to my music, because I am trying to spread nice vibes and encourage love. And I haven’t quite gotten out the things and sounds that I want to share. Stay tuned.”
Work art back into your schedule through ArtHeels, Comuniversity and UNC Hospitals
“No matter how small, it definitely makes an impact and we’re able to make the kids’ days a little bit brighter, as cheesy as that sounds.”
UNC professor explores the legacy of Madama Europa, the first Jewish opera singer
The Madama Europa lecture-recital will be held at Pearson Hall on Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m., and it will explore the history of the first recorded Jewish opera singer to achieve widespread fame.
Hearing history from the source: Durham theater to show film about the Greensboro Four
“It’s very important for everyone to hear that history from the source and to get an understanding from people who lived it as opposed to someone else’s interpretation or someone else’s perception of what that history means."
Kenan Theatre Company's poetry project encourages students to express themselves
"Poetry allows us to express our experience in more than just a literal sense.”
Digital music streaming gets local twist with Chapel Hill Public Library
Chapel Hill Public Library has a new app for local musicians. Tracks, the library's new streaming service, will curate and maintain music by 50 local artists from any genre. Submissions are open until Jan. 31.
These local artists are here to show you 'Who Runs the Hill'
The Who Runs the Hill Artist Showcase will be held Jan. 30 at 8:30 p.m, where local artists will perform and uplift one another within the Chapel Hill community.
'The mission is to be real': Meet the student rappers who freestyle in the Pit
“We don’t care if you’re Jay-Z or if you don’t even consider yourself a good rapper. Like, there are times where the mission is not to be good. The mission is to be real, to be authentic.” Members of the group UNC Cypher perform in the Pit every Wednesday night, lighting up the otherwise quiet campus with their little black speaker and freestyle rap. Almost six years after the campus group was originally formed, the rappers are moving beyond the Pit to record their own music for the first time.
New Durham exhibit promotes conversation on reproductive rights and female empowerment
In a new interactive exhibit hosted by 21c Museum Hotel, women artists of color seek to generate conversation on women's rights and issues.
