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'Experience some living': PlayMakers' new production explores self-growth and sandwiches

By Morgan Brenner | September 21

The first show of PlayMakers' season serves up touching displays of emotion as characters navigate self-expressions through making sandwiches.

Ackland Art Museum brings music to the galleries through interactive event

By Satchel Walton | September 20

Through a collaboration with the UNC Music Department's Baroque Ensemble, the Ackland Art Museum blended music and art to create an event that transported ...

Art and movies meet through Ackland Film Forum

By Carly Breland | September 20

This year, the forum is focusing on films from the nineties, with the next screening being Paul Thomas Anderson's "Magnolia" on Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m. ...

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'Magnificently beautiful': Loren Pease completes latest mural in Carrboro

By Kaitlyn Church | September 20

Throughout the summer, Loren Pease has been working on her latest mural on the side of Carrboro's WomanCraft Gifts. The mural depicts migrating butterflies, ...

Carrboro Bazaar celebrates ninth anniversary of highlighting local artisans

By Mila Mascenik | September 20

Since 2014, the Bazaar has provided a space for community members to interact with local creators and their artwork six times a year. “It’s very community-driven, ...

Epilogue's Queer Reader book club fosters affirming space for LGBTQ+ readers

By Madison Gagnon | September 20

“Sometimes you don't know how badly you need a community space until one is advertised to you,” Gaby Iori, Epilogue's events and social media manager, ...

'Not just music of the past': UNC jazz studies faculty perform in concert

By Hamsini Sivakumar | September 19

Attendees packed into an auditorium in Hill Hall to hear professors and students play at the UNC Jazz Faculty Concert on Sept. 12. Stephen Anderson, the ...

'Never stop creating': Earthtones hosts launch party for 'metamorphosis' zine

By Grace Gao | September 18

Earthtones Art Collective, an art organization made up of artists of color, hosted their second zine launch party at Peel Gallery in Carrboro on Sunday, ...

Local businesses host festive fall activities in Orange County

By Kathryn Bragg | September 18

Autumn is quickly approaching, and so are fall-themed activities in Orange County. Here are just a few to check out, from pumpkin carving to seasonal ...

Review: 'A Haunting in Venice' is haunted by mediocrity

By Carly Breland | September 18

"If you want an entertaining – albeit forgettable – movie night, 'A Haunting in Venice' is a fun watch that appeals to those wary of horror and easily ...

Girls Rock NC encourages youth to take up space and make noise

By Charlene Wu | September 18

Girls Rock NC is a local organization dedicated to teaching girls, trans youth and gender-expansive youth about music and harnessing their power.  ...

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Preview: Events to support and celebrate Latino art, heritage

By Charlene Wu | September 12

With Hispanic Heritage Month beginning Sept. 15, Triangle-area businesses and organizations are hosting events to celebrate Latino heritage and art. Here ...

‘Always something to do’: Exploring the Triangle's trivia tradition

By Hamsini Sivakumar | September 12

UNC students and community members visit local venues in Chapel Hill and Carrboro for trivia nights, an increasingly popular tradition in the area. From ...

Hopscotch Music Festival elevates local artists, welcomes national acts

By Shelby Swanson | September 11

The 13th annual Hopscotch Music Festival flooded downtown Raleigh with a lineup of national and local performers of music and comedy from Sept. 7-9, complete ...

‘It goes beyond dancing’: UNC dance groups prepare for 2023-24 season

By Madison Gagnon | September 11

UNC student dance groups prepare for another year of choreography and community.

UNC community uses art to process emotions, connect with others

By Grace Gao | September 11

Following the events of Monday, Aug. 28, students, faculty and community members create and experience art to find healing and advocate for change. Community ...

Art galleries connect artists and community at 2nd Friday Art Walk

By Sydney Brainard | September 11

Art galleries in the Chapel Hill and Carrboro area host 2nd Friday Art Walks every month, connecting community members, artists and galleries. 

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Review: The stats are in, and Gen Z’s vibes are off

By Satchel Walton | September 10

"In middle school English classes, I was forced to read a variety of anecdotal, panicky pieces about us young people and our digital technologies. The ...

Students find self-expression through pop-up poster sales on campus

By Bridget Bendezu | September 7

Poster Invasion, a woman-owned business based in Greenville, S.C., travels to college campuses across the country with posters designed by young, global ...

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Preview: Hopscotch Festival highlights local artists, comedians

By Mila Mascenik | September 7

Hopscotch Music Festival will welcome artists from the Triangle and beyond for a three-day weekend of performances and events from Sept. 7 to 9.  ...