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Lifestyle

Visual artists reflect on a year of creativity and community

By Kathryn Bragg | December 4

From private galleries to public arts projects, 2023 has been full of visual arts innovation and highlighting local artists in the Triangle.

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Playing with boundaries: UNC student theatre encourages the unconventional

By Delphine Liu | December 3

Company Carolina, LAB! Theatre, Pauper Players and Kenan Theatre Company have put on diverse stories, funky performances and shows that bring more representation ...

UNC professor Tõnu Kalum has served as the music director and conductor of the UNC Symphony Orchestra since 1988.

Photo Courtesy of Tõnu Kalum.

UNC Symphony Orchestra prepares for end-of-semester concert

By Margaret Hungate | December 3

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'We like to call it edu-tainment': Jazz duo performs at Flyleaf Books

By Preethika Ratnam | November 30

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Orange County Public Library displays work by children's book illustrators

By Margaret Hungate | November 29

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North Carolina creators pay homage to Native American heritage through art

By Kaitlyn Church | November 28

Ethan Oxendine, a member of the Lumbee and Tuscarora tribes, plays the courting flute and dances. He is just one of many Native American artists throughout ...

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Q&A: The Achordants bring fun to a cappella performances

By Charlie Bagwell | November 28

Staff writer Charlie Bagwell sat down with senior Henry Farnham, the president of a cappella group the Achordants, as part of a series featuring the a ...

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Much Ado About Everything: PlayMakers brings new spin to classic

By Madison Gagnon | November 26

The PlayMakers Repertory Company's take on "Much Ado About Nothing" is set in 1940s Appalachia and features a cast primarily composed of women, trans ...

Xuewu Zheng's meditative art now on display in Hanes Art Center gallery

By Mila Mascenik | November 23

Zheng, a former UNC visiting printmaking professor, has five installations in the Hanes Art Center from Oct. 24 to Nov. 30. The exhibition, entitled "One ...

Review: "Snow Angel Deluxe" has a song for every emotion

By Marisa Rosa | November 23

"I’m obsessed with Reneé Rapp. Her lyricism is piercing and vulnerable, her melodies original and captivating and, on top of it all, I believe ...

Carrboro Film Fest explores facets of Southern culture

By Kaitlyn Church | November 22

Held last Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the ArtsCenter, the festival presented 53 short films and two feature-length films with differing perspectives ...

Golden Fig celebrates one year of giving books a second life

By Preethika Ratnam | November 20

The Carrboro branch of the Durham-based bookstore celebrated its first birthday on Saturday, welcoming community members to join for a raffle, crossword ...

Word on the street: When is it acceptable to start celebrating Christmas?

By Delphine Liu | November 20

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and, for those who celebrate, the ongoing debate of when to hang the tinsel and deck the halls has begun.

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Gabriel Bump's second novel blooms into 'very human' story

By Margaret Hungate | November 20

Gabriel Bump's new novel, "The New Naturals," follows six characters in western Massachusetts as they navigate grief and tragedy and seek to find happiness. ...

Review: The Hunger Games universe returns with an unexpected protagonist

By Carly Breland | November 19

"While you may prefer to forget the side braid and amateur archery phase of your adolescence, 'The Hunger Games' universe is back on the big screen – ...

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'Methodology for healing': Hanes visiting artist shares ancient wisdom through art

By Kathryn Bragg | November 19

Sandra Monterroso, a Guatemalan and Q’eqchi' Mayan multimedia artist, presented her art at Hanes Art Center on Thursday. She shared video and photo ...

On-foot true crime tour offers look into the 'dark side' of Chapel Hill history

By Jackson Fromm | November 19

Led by Andy Nason, the tour visits stops on Franklin and Rosemary Street.

Triangle mediums provide healing, community

By Morgan Brenner | November 19

Mediums in the Triangle provide clients with a chance to communicate with loved ones, and some believe that the connection to spirituality will allow ...

Thanksgiving, dorm edition: Ways to celebrate, give back this holiday season

By Sophia Melin | November 19

As students prepare for Thanksgiving break, here are a few tips for celebrating with friends and on campus — volunteering, potlucks with friends and ...

'The Marvels' performs low at box office, reflects 'superhero fatigue'

By Sarah Monoson | November 17

"The Marvel Cinematic Universe has dominated the box office and pop culture throughout its 15-year existence, but its grip on audiences ...