Kirby's "Department of Reflection" tackles political shortcomings
Art and social issues collide in an art exhibit that is anything but subtle.
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The weather forecast for this Durham bar: Purple Rain
“We just know how much Prince is loved by so many and what he represents and wanted to give an opportunity for people to come out and celebrate."
Renee Linnell comes to Flyleaf Books to tell seven years being brainwashed in a cult
The event will include Linnell reading from her book, discussing her experience with the audience and taking questions anyone may have. The event will conclude with her signing books for readers.
The Franklin Hotel debuts new bar, showcases local artist at 'The Art of Enjoyment'
In addition to featuring the art of Sudie Rakusin, The Franklin Hotel will also be hosting an all-levels yoga class by Betsy Bertram and introducing their new bar, Refuge.
Durham celebrates the past 150 years and looks forward to the future
A look into the past, present and future of Durham.
Campus Y celebrates impact of seniors with end-of-year celebration
The event is giving the seniors a space to share their final remarks and memories of their work at the Campus Y.
REVIEW: Day-one Tar Heel 6LACK did not disappoint
"Consistently entertaining, 6LACK rides grooves like a hawk rides air currents, gracefully weaving through the music’s dense atmosphere."
Duke's arts community forges bonds through student-run film festival
The Duke Independent Film Festival has been running for five years, and works to create a network of student artists with vested interest in each other's works.
Join this Durham restaurant’s trip to Croatia through wine, food and culture
Durham restaurant Parizade prepares for their next cultural wine night, this time taking their scope outside of the typical, showcasing Croatia.
From Michael Jordan to drinking at 18, this is what UNC looked like in the '80s
UNC's campus culture at UNC was defined by protests against apartheid and the rise of Michael Jordan — as well as tie-dye shirts and Madonna.
Word on the street: Old Town Road
Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” is an unavoidable song right now. You may not know it by its official name, but it’s hard to open a social networking website without seeing a meme or video using the song’s line “I got the horses in the back.” It was controversially removed from the Billboard country charts for not being country enough, but its remix has now made its way to being the No. 1 song in the world, including the country charts, with a little help from country music star and celebrity-dad Billy Ray Cyrus.
"Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play" marches on, despite a change in directors
Kenan Theatre Company will present "Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play" from April 11 to April 15.
Arts Everywhere at UNC prepares to go, well, everywhere
The third-annual Arts Everywhere Day will feature student performances, art pieces and displays, and interactive exhibitions.
This UNC PhD candidate unearths untold Civil War stories of Black prisoners of war
Newhall noticed that Black POWs would be mentioned in the works of other historians, but she kept running into walls when trying to find in-depth information.
Check out these deals for Record Store Day
All Day Records in downtown Carrboro will be celebrating Record Store Day on April 13 with live music, DJs and storewide discounts.
How craft beer enthusiasts changed alcohol legislation and created a booming industry
Before 2005, no one in North Carolina could sell beer over 6 percent ABV, leaving the entire industry limited across the state. But with the determination of 35 local brewers, the law was changed, leading to a booming brewery industry in North Carolina, specifically Chapel Hill. Here are the stories behind some of your favorite breweries in the Triangle.
Ackland Art Museum embraces the memes surrounding the spider sculpture on campus
The Ackland Art Center will be hosting a talk about memes and Louise Bourgeois’ "Crouching Spider” on Thursday. The discussion will include how subconscious opinions of artwork can manifest in casual online conversations.
A taste of Europe is coming to Chapel Hill
A European Union prize-winning author is coming to Chapel Hill to help students and residents get a better understanding of contemporary Europe.
Review: Dreamville Festival brings the heat without the Fyre
After a bumpy start due to Hurricane Florence, J. Cole's Dreamville Festival was a triumph.
Think dating is hard? Try doing it with 40,000 Twitter followers
For some UNC students, not only do they have to deal with the awkwardness of dating, but they also have to deal with people who think they know them — even though they've never met.
