–Arshia Simkin This year, Banned Books week—a national “annual celebration of the right to read”—according to the official event website, falls on September 18 to 24, and Chapel Hill… Read More →
The Underline
For Terin J.D. of Critter Swamp Tattoos in Hillsborough, Tattooing is an Inclusive Art
–The Underline, Arshia Simkin Critter Swamp Tattoos—located in Hillsborough—bills itself as a “tattoo studio for anyone who has ever felt too uncomfortable to go into a tattoo studio.” It is… Read More →
Dib Studio: A Family Endeavor
Dib Studio is a woman-owned, family-run design studio based in Hillsborough, NC that produces handcrafted jewelry, including necklaces, rings, and earrings; home décor items such as mirrors and coffee tables;… Read More →
Reimagine Your Relationship with Sculpture at the 27th Annual Art in the Garden Exhibition
–by Arshia Simkin This May, the three-day 27th Annual Art in the Garden Sculpture Exhibition will kick off in Hillsborough. The exhibition features ten regional and nationally recognized sculptors, and… Read More →
The Curious Theatre Collective Showcases Historical Feminist Icons
–by Arshia Simkin “I want you to close your eyes and think of as many historical figures, from any walk of life that you can. What is the make up… Read More →





