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Column: The Recording Academy should reconsider genre categories

By Zari Taylor | April 11

"Though the category is designed to honor the international sounds and influences of these artists, they fail to recognize how these distinct sounds have ...

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'Grounded Growth': University hosts sixth annual Arts Everywhere Day

By Lauren Fichten | April 10

In addition to the “I Was Here: Postcards from the Pandemic,” exhibit, Arts Everywhere Day included an Asian Pacific Islander Desi American student ...

From trash to treasure: NCMA celebrates eighth 'Art in Bloom' festival

By Madelyn Van Meter | April 10

From March 16-20, the North Carolina Museum of Art hosted its eighth Art in Bloom festival, where local artists created floral arrangements around the ...

Editorial: The 203 Project solves lacking access to crucial infrastructure

By Editorial Board | April 7

"A project like this will no doubt bring new life to Orange County, but more importantly, it will democratize resources and technology for those who might ...

Carrboro resident appointed to President Biden's Advisory Committee on the Arts

By Caroline Wills | March 30

Carrboro resident Diane Robertson was appointed this month to the President's Advisory Committee on the Arts. She is the only appointee from North Carolina. ...

Turning over a new leaf: Fallen tree repurposed into Hillsborough art project

By Avery Baker | March 27

The project was developed by the Hillsborough Arts Council in partnership with the Orange County Arts Commission and local government representatives. ...

Orange County Historical Museum to open Kids' Space on March 27

By Sierra President | March 27

Column: Oscars predictions — who will take home gold in Hollywood’s biggest night?

By Guillermo Molero | March 24

"For the first time since Jimmy Kimmel in 2018, there will be a host for the evening’s proceedings — three, actually: Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and ...

'This is her time': UNC alumna to voice announcements for 94th Academy Awards

By Valeria Cloës | March 24

UNC alumna Janora McDuffie will be the voice behind all the announcements at the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday. Now living in Los Angeles, she has ...

Concert venues across North Carolina grapple with changing COVID-19 guidelines

By Eliza Benbow | March 23

While Orange County has lifted its mandate on public indoor places, businesses and other private spaces still have the discretion to require masks ...

From pork to pasta: Big Belly Que owners to open new Italian-inspired restaurant

By Sarah Choi | March 22

The owners of Chapel Hill’s Big Belly Que are raising the steaks with Bombolo, a new restaurant set to open in the summer. A change of pace from barbecue, ...

UNC students support art and sustainability in Chapel Hill-based studio

By Annie Ham | March 22

A mural that covers a wall head to toe, "thrift flips," bright stickers and posters for days. These are all projects by two UNC students, Cameron Griffin ...

Postcard project aims to capture UNC staff's experiences during pandemic

By Zoe Frederick | March 21

The postcards submitted by University staff will be part of a special exhibit on Arts Everywhere Day, April 8.

Arts apprenticeship encourages young artists to pursue passion

By Zoe Werner | March 21

The 2022 Jacquelyn Gist Summer Apprenticeship in the Arts program helps support young artists in Orange County by providing financial compensation while ...

Column: Brooding and badass, Reeves' slick noir thriller brings Batman to new level

By Guillermo Molero | March 10

"'The Batman' is easily one of the most complete superhero movies ever made, a cinematic triumph that uses everything at its disposal to provide a thoroughly ...

Carrboro named fifth-best American small town for the arts in recent report

By Sarah Choi | March 6

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils said he hopes the 24/7 Tempo ranking will be one more way to draw attention to the town's artists and spaces.

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Column: The University isn’t ready to talk about its racial past

By Zari Taylor | March 3

"The University should be open to telling this story even if it’s not convenient for its brand. Further, the gross exertion of control over a Black ...

'We are open to everybody': A look inside the UNC Music Library

By Celia Funderburk | March 2

“We are open to everybody," Music Librarian Diane Steinhaus said. "We welcome anybody to come and use our space, collections and services however they ...

'Artwork can inspire change': Chapel Hill calls for artists to paint bike racks

By Jenna Rupp | February 27

Selected artists will paint either a set of four U-shaped bike racks or a set of eight. The stipend for the artists will be $1,150 for the four racks ...

'Kind of a dream come true': Ackland Upstairs highlights N.C. Black Feminisms and more

By Lauren Fichten | February 24

From January 10 to March 20, Ackland Upstairs is hosting installations created by UNC faculty members to compliment their courses. Courses include ...