'It promotes creativity': Local Art Premiere at Social Games and Brews this weekend
“I think supporting local art is important because it brings people together in the community."
CULTURE
Unity Center celebrates Black History Month with poetry and art
To celebrate Black History Month, the Unity Center of Peace in Chapel Hill will be hosting a variety of events aimed at increasing diversity within the community and increasing awareness of African- American contributions to society.
How Arts Everywhere uses University funding to promote the arts in Emil Kang's absence
Former Chancellor Carol Folt, in conjunction with Emil Kang, established Arts Everywhere in 2016, connecting UNC students and staff to the arts. Although Kang stepped down from his position in 2019, the initiative continues to grow and make the arts central to the student experience at UNC. From the Morrison Art Studio to the Gallery 109 space, ArtsEverywhere is setting new goals for 2020 and beyond. Here's how Arts Everywhere is continuing to grow and promote arts at the University, given $500,000 in funding at the start of every fiscal year from the office of the chancellor.
Meet North Carolina’s breakout boy band: Weston Estate
Weston Estate is an indie band made up of five college students from North Carolina. With just three songs, the band already has 1.4 million streams on Spotify and appears on 19 Spotify editorial playlists.
Jealous Lovers dance party brings indie rock from the past four decades to Local 506
Nathan Kotecki is best known in the Triangle as a goth DJ. He is hosting Jealous Lovers, an indie rock dance party, at Local 506 on Feb. 8.
UNC professor will share stories from both U.S. borders at Epilogue
Epilogue will be hosting a launch party for the paperback version of Stephanie Elizondo Griest's "All the Agents and Saints."
Battle of the puns: The Great Durham Pun Championship returns
The No. 1 pun contest in the world is coming to Durham once again on Feb. 4.
Office DJ: Listen to these good vibes to get out of your second semester slump
Arts & Culture Assistant Editor Aaron Sugarman created a playlist of songs that have personally passed his vibe check and are guaranteed to give you some serotonin.
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.
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.”
