Janet Alsas
Articles
Husband and wife piano duo kick off a triad of Meredith Monk concerts
Three Meredith Monk concerts at UNC will begin Feb. 26 with a husband and wife duo.
Vinyl workshop attempts to close the gender gap in music education
“When I was at a gig the owners would treat me differently, like I don't know how to set up and they would hover over me like I didn't know what I was doing. I know what I'm doing. I take the time to perfect my art; I don't just do it for the money.”
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.
New Durham exhibit promotes conversation on reproductive rights and female empowerment
In a new interactive exhibit hosted by 21c Museum Hotel, women artists of color seek to generate conversation on women's rights and issues.
'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.