Janet Alsas
Articles
'lost lux libertas' sparks dialogue about dark periods in American history
The 'lost, lux, libertas' exhibit in the Hanes Art Center brings light to a dark part of American history. On display until Feb. 25, artist André Leon Gray depicts images of police brutality, politics of race in America, Silent Sam, and power structures in America.
Yale Russian Chorus preserves cultural music for future generations
The Yale Russian Chorus will be in Chapel Hill on Jan. 8 — the choir's first performance in the state.
Upcoming workshop aims to teach artists how to protect their artwork
An upcoming workshop hopes to provide free legal advice to aspiring artists. With high-costs associated with hiring attorneys, workshop owners hope that it can help kickstart careers.
UNC art and art history professor Mary Pardo celebrates 34 years of art education
After 34 years of scholarship and education, Pardo is retiring from her teaching position. Her retirement ceremony will be held on Nov. 12 at the Hanes Art Center.
'Altered Chapel Hill' turns vintage postcards into new art showing the town's history
A new interactive art exhibit will gave patrons a chance to directly touch the past and connect it with the present.
Get a taste of Latin jazz with these UNC professors' local band
UNC professor Juan Álamo is more than just a performer, educator and composer — he is also the founder of the Latin jazz ensemble Marimjazzia. The band's latest album, "Ruta Panoramica", is being played live at the Sonja Haynes Stone Center on October 29th.
UNC grad talks slavery and its burdens for African Americans at Flyleaf Books
The Carolina grad and award-winning columnist returns to Chapel Hill to hold an open conversation on the difficult history of slavery.
Poets share why poetry and The West End Poetry Festival is important
Get your poetry on by listening to poets old and new at the West End Poetry Festival this month.
UNC jazz players will play with special guest Ricardo Pascal in their next concert
Ricardo Pascal is the featured guest musician in the upcoming performance of UNC student's jazz combos.
UNC professors bring the history of Jim Crow to the present
Two UNC professors will hold a discussion on how Jim Crow continues to pervade the laws of the South centuries later.