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From the archives: Meghan Thayer, tattoo rockstar
“The very first thing I tattooed on was bananas,” said Meghan Thayer, owner and artist of Chapel Hill’s Ascension Tattoo.
UNC studio art majors exhibit final projects
UNC studio art seniors have one last chance to showcase their work before graduation. The “Can I See Your ID?” senior art exhibition opened Thursday night in the Hanes Art Center and will run until graduation.
'Measure for Measure' embraces nontraditional theatrical setting
A 1920s Paris-style rendition of William Shakespeare’s “Measure for Measure” opens tonight — not in a traditional stage venue, but at Franklin Street’s Varsity Theatre.
Eno River Association hosts dance party at Carrboro ArtsCenter
The Eno River Association (ERA) teamed up with a West-African-influenced dance band, Diali Cissokho & Kaira Ba, to provide tropical beats for the Eno River Winter Dance Party at the Carrboro ArtsCenter on Saturday night.
EROT's Valentine's performance has something for everyone
Whether you’re in love, out of love or just plain sick of love, EROT said that tonight's Love Stuck: A Valentine’s Presentation will have something for everyone.
Cheap thrills abound in UNC's outdoor clubs
From hurricane chasing to camping with bears, UNC’s outdoor activity groups are not for the faint of heart.
In shadow of development, artistic home flourishes
Tucked beneath the shadow of a new multistory, 500-space parking garage is a white house from the 1940s, home to a family of four and two large dogs named Pretzel and Rosie.
Ackland Art Museum's study gallery caters to many
For students, the Ackland Art Museum offers more than what meets the eye. The gallery’s second floor consists of a special study gallery used by UNC students and the general public, alike.
UNC Swing Dance Club attracts up to 70 students every week
Each week, a nostalgic air of the early twentieth century fills Phillips Hall 385 as the UNC Swing Dance Club enjoys jazz music, lindy hopping and a whole lot of dancing.
Playmakers' "Into the Woods" review
Audience members fell into a storybook fairy tale from the moment they took their seats at PlayMakers Repertory Company’s production of “Into the Woods” on Tuesday.
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Beyond the Canvas: Tattoo artist Megan Thayer
In a new Canvas series, Beyond the Canvas, we're profiling area artists who create art outside traditional mediums. This week, blog coordinator Sarah McQuillan profiles Megan Thayer, owner of Ascension Tattoos
'Uncle Ho to Uncle Sam' a great start to PlayMakers season
The opening night performance of "Uncle Ho to Uncle Sam" left the audience awestruck as writer and sole actor Trieu Tran’s life story spilled across the stage.
PlayMaker's "Mary's Wedding" draws big tears and applause
PlayMakers Repertory Company’s opening night production of Mary’s Wedding moved the audience from laughter to tears to a standing ovation as...
PRC's "4000 Miles" offsets serious themes with clever comedy
PlayMaker's "4000 Miles" 4 1/2 Stars PRC’s “4000 Miles” kept the audience laughing steadily at the play’s clever quirkiness while simultaneously taking to heart somber messages for both young and old...
An Enemy of the People leaves audience awestruck
???? 1/2 PRC's official opening of "An Enemy of the People" elicited laughs, gasps and...
PlayMaker's "An Enemy of the People" explores media and public opinion
PlayMakers Repertory Company’s performance of An Enemy of the People will not only cause audience members to question themselves, but also questi...
"Art at The Source" with Susan Filley
In partnership with Chapel Hill’s FRANK Gallery, Canvas will take a behind the scenes look at artists from various disciplines over the spring semester. In this first installment of the series, staff writer Sarah McQuillan met with artist Susan Filley to discuss the life, loves, career and craft of a ceramics specialist...
Powerful music and characterization bring The Last Five Years to life
???? Company Carolina portrayed a beautifully poignant yet witty love story exclusively through song in an...