Husband and wife piano duo kick off a triad of Meredith Monk concerts
Three Meredith Monk concerts at UNC will begin Feb. 26 with a husband and wife duo.
CULTURE
From double-booked venues to steep costs: The struggle to find on-campus venues
For student groups looking to perform on campus, it can be difficult for them to actively express their creativity due to a lack of available performance spaces across campus and the trivialities associated with securing a performance venue. Student performance groups can book venues through Carolina Performing Arts or Reserve Carolina, the Carolina Union’s online reservation system. “Reserve Carolina all semester has not functioned properly," said Bridget MacPherson, a member of Chapel Hill Players comedy group. "We can't see our own reservations once we have made them. We have to go to them and ask for a pdf print out, which is not the way that it should be functioning.”
Office DJ: Darty season is right around the corner
Hold off on the midterms, pick up a red solo cup and turn on this playlist to enjoy the perfect darty weather that's right around the corner.
'An Invitation' to UNC's newest student band
UNC's newest indie-alternative band The Magnolias released their first two singles on Wednesday.
Learn about the LGBTQ+ space The PIT has created for queer performers
“It’s nice to create a space for the audience and the performers where they feel safe and respected, and it’s kind of like they’re coming home. It’s like performing for family.”
UNC's vibrant culture of Indian dance comes to life in spring competition season
As competition season reaches its height, UNC's Indian dance teams are practicing more than ever. The Daily Tar Heel watched rehearsals and interviewed representatives from four of the major Indian dance teams — Tar Heel Raas, UNC Chalkaa, Ek Taal and Bhangra. Each team has a unique focus and style, but all share a commitment to their craft, practicing up to 12 hours a week. With each performance and each rehearsal, these students get to experience their culture and express their identity.
Short story dispensers give students the opportunity to be published
Short story dispensers around campus are giving students a voice and a chance to be published. More than 75,000 stories have been printed from the machines, sponsored by Arts Everywhere, since April 2019.
National Book Award Winner Nikky Finney is the 2020 Frank B. Hanes Writer-in-Residence
Previous writers have included Annie Dillard, Alice Walker and Tim O’Brien.
LAB! Theatre is bringing back middle school memories with 'Horse Girls'
The play allows its viewers to channel their inner middle-schooler and reflect on a transformative time.
Chapel Hill arts and culture division wants to focus on sustainability in the future
In a recent town meeting, Chapel Hill Community Arts and Culture details how they plan to lead by example, and plan events that are not only more sustainable, but inclusive as well.
Carolina Performing Arts' 'As One' depicts a transgender experience
"As One" comes to campus and chronicles of the life of Kimberly Reed, a transgender film director and producer, to help continue to the conversation on what it means to be trans.
Learn how to paint a self-portrait at the Morrison Art Studio
A new master class coming to Morrison Art Studio seeks to be a place where people of all experience levels can be inspired to create and find acceptance through art.
Writing for the Screen and Stage minor is taking applications for future Tina Feys
The application for UNC's screen and stage minor is accepting applications. The minor prepares students for a screenwriting career through experiential education.
Pauper Players' upcoming shows highlights life's little moments
The UNC Pauper Players will be performing the 25th Annual Putnam Country Spelling Bee this weekend, a coming-of-age play in the perspective of sixth graders.
Meet the only university-based Cuban Charanga group in the country
“It’s what bluegrass is to country music, charanga music is to Latin jazz and salsa."
How UNC student filmmakers are building a community of their own
Many students arrive on UNC's campus with no prior experience working on a film set. But the production sets for organizations like the the Carolina Film Association and UNC Student Television are like microcosms of professional sets — all run by students. At UNC, students filmmakers gain valuable experience in production by using what they have, often requiring improvisation and flexibility. But in the end, these filmmakers gain so much more than industry experience — a distinct community, driven by a shared love for storytelling.
Vinyl workshop attempts to close the gender gap in music education
“When I was at a gig the owners would treat me differently, like I don't know how to set up and they would hover over me like I didn't know what I was doing. I know what I'm doing. I take the time to perfect my art; I don't just do it for the money.”
2020 Carolina Jazz Festival brings together musicians across states and ages
The Carolina Jazz Festival will feature performances from UNC and high school students, special guests and the headliner, the Maria Schneider Orchestra.
'This is how I view the world’: Netflix stand-up comedian comes to the Triangle
Warn Your Relatives star, Hari Kondabolu makes his return to the RTP as a part of his 2020 tour with Liz Miele on Feb.19.
Office DJ: Clean Vibes
Assistant Sports Editor Brian Keyes is attempting to reset the vibes with his "clean vibes" playlist.
