—Arshia Simkin, The Underline Maya Barton is now living the artistic life she’s always dreamt of: she has been a full-time artist for the past three years, ever since she… Read More →
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Writer John Claude Bemis’s Newest Passion: Bewitching Woodland Masks
—Arshia Simkin, The Underline Hillsborough writer and musician John Claude Bemis is no stranger to the creative arts, although his latest artistic endeavor may be a surprising one: mask making…. Read More →
Steph Stewart Shares the Journey of Blue Cactus
—David Menconi, Down on Copperline Just about every musician has a mentor figure, someone who introduces them to formative music, often just by having it around. For Steph Stewart, singer/co-leader… Read More →
Remembering local Hip Hop star Josh ‘Rowdy’ Rowsey
—David Menconi, Down on Copperline The local music community suffered a grievous blow on April 17 with the sudden death of Rowdy, performing name of hip hop emcee Kevin Joshua… Read More →
Ginny Robinson’s Award-Winning Quilt “School Supplies” Grapples with the Pervasive Threat of Gun Violence in American Schools
—Arshia Simkin, The Underline Chapel Hill resident Ginny Robinson is a quiltmaker and a local middle school English teacher. In February 2024, she won QuiltCon’s most prestigious award—”Best in Show”—for… Read More →
