Promoting and strengthening the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
The owners and artists of Mike’s Art Truck are happy to return to the Orange County Main Public Library in Hillsborough with a new collection of self-taught art featuring work by three popular folk artists: Ruby C. Williams, Michael Banks, and Sam Ezell. Roadside paintings by Ruby C. Williams like those in the exhibit once... Read More →
AN UNEXPECTED BRIDGE BETWEEN SORROW AND HOPE In the whimsically theatrical world of Jump, lights flicker, hearts heal, and you never know what surprises might literally fall from the sky. Discover the magic of hope in the midst of grief and the promise of human connection as two strangers find solace on a bridge.
B2C2U (Between2Clouds to you) is an event which features a live music performance by a local band/music artist and stand up comedy. Music through both an in-house musician as well as an in-house dj will take place before, during, and after the event as well, with a full DJ performance after the music and comedy... Read More →
The Assist is a monthly showcase brought to you by the improv troupe HS2, which is comprised of Andrew Gleason and Justin McNeil. Five of the best local comedians grace the stage for an hour’s worth of laughs!
We’ve curated two house teams with some of the best improvisers in The Triangle! Come see them perform every Friday night at 8:00!
Nuevo Tango comes to The ArtsCenter! Founded by James Anderson (violin), the APQ has been performing and recording since 2009, building a reputation as one of North America’s leading interpreters of the Argentine tango tradition. With Jonathan Geer (piano), Ben Thomas (bandoneon), Tony Rogers (cello), and Phil Spencer (bass), the band continues the tradition of... Read More →
Nuevo Tango comes to The ArtsCenter! Founded by James Anderson (violin), the APQ has been performing and recording since 2009, building a reputation as one of North America’s leading interpreters of the Argentine tango tradition. With Jonathan Geer (piano), Ben Thomas (bandoneon), Tony Rogers (cello), and Phil Spencer (bass), the band continues the tradition of... Read More →
We will be learning about and practicing the art of acrylic pour painting. This class will cover paint mixing, pouring additives, making “cells,” pouring techniques, using leftover paints, and varnishing. All materials included in the cost of the class. Choose from an 8x10 canvas, an 8 inch cherry trivet, a 10 inch wood round, or... Read More →
Featured readers at the monthly Second Thursday Poetry Reading will be Earl Huband and David Manning. An open mic follows, at which poets may read one poem no more than a page long. A reception to celebrate the release of Earl Huband's The Innocence of Education will begin at 6:30 pm 919-942-7373. www.flyleafbooks.com
Featured readers at the monthly Second Thursday Poetry Reading will be Joan Barasovska and Adrian Rice. An open mic follows, at which poets may read one poem no more than a page long. A reception to celebrate the release of Joan Barasovska’s Birthing Age begins at 6:15 pm. 919-942-7373. www.flyleafbooks.com
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Take more professional photographs by learning how to use your digital camera. Learn to use your camera on manual, and settings on your icon mode dial. Stop motion, blurred motion, perspective, composition and other situations will be discussed and used for assignments. Joan Cecil, has taught photography for 14 years at Alamance Community... Read More →
Ready to sing out two 70's epics? Power pop and power melodies. Join us to make an epic chorus! Do you like to sing? Have you thought about joining a chorus but are too busy to commit? Do you sing in the shower, in your car, or along to the radio? If you answered "yes"... Read More →
Color and Light FEATURING PEG BACHENHEIMER, SASHA BAKARIC, SUSAN FILLEY & SUDIE RAKUSIN SHOW WILL RUN FROM FEBRUARY 5TH-APRIL 6TH Beginning on February 5th we will be showcasing the work of four FRANK artists in a new exhibit entitled, “Color and Light.” Ceramicists Sasha Bakaric and Susan Filley join painter Peg Bachenheimer and mixed media... Read More →
National PTA Reflections Art Show FEBRUARY 8TH-FEBRUARY 17TH OPENING RECEPTION: FEBRUARY 8TH 6-8PM The North Carolina PTA (NCPTA) is the state’s oldest and largest volunteer organization advocating for the education, health, safety and success of all children and youth while building strong families and communities. PTAs across North Carolina impact more than 685,000 children and... Read More →
Come out and enjoy the music of The Ambassadors Big Band and dance the night away. Fun for all ages, couples, singles and families are welcome! We'll have chocolates and some savory treats to enjoy. Donations accepted at the door, no advance tickets required. Suggested donations: $10 per person, $5 per child, $25 per family.
The musical partnership between consummate Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser and brilliant Californian cellist Natalie Haas spans the full spectrum between intimate chamber music and ecstatic dance energy. Over the last 18 years of creating a buzz at festivals and concert halls across the world, they have truly set the standard for fiddle and cello in... Read More →
David is a native of Lima, Peru and graduated from Peruvian National Arts College. This exhibit will highlight not only his work but those of his students. The exhibit will be on display Feb 11 – Apr 4. One student stated that “David has enabled me to find my way in paint.” A reception will... Read More →
Featured readers at the monthly Second Thursday Poetry Reading will be Earl Huband and David Manning. An open mic follows, at which poets may read one poem no more than a page long. An informal get-together at The Root Cellar next door begins at 6 p.m. 919-942-7373. www.flyleafbooks.com
This workshop is designed both for artists who are new to displaying their work and those who wish to refine their skills and learn new tips and techniques for more successful displays. Participants will leave with an understanding of the key considerations and steps in setting up and displaying their artwork. Your choice of one... Read More →
This workshop is designed both for artists who are new to displaying their work and those who wish to refine their skills and learn new tips and techniques for more successful displays. Participants will leave with an understanding of the key considerations and steps in setting up and displaying their artwork. Your choice of one... Read More →
The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle will perform the North Carolina premiere of composer Steven Serpa’s tone poem for oboe and string orchestra, An Invocation, inspired by the poem of the same title from Hillsborough poet Jeffery Beam’s 2010 book Gospel Earth.
Celebrate Black History Month with a poetry reading featuring Ashley Harris, Fred Joiner, Caleb Torain, and Gideon Young. Ashley Harris is a former youth-slam competitor and the author of If the Hero of Time Was Black. Fred Joiner is a two-time winner of the Larry Neal Award for Poetry and a 2014 Artist Fellowship Winner... Read More →
Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration!!—The Year of the Pig The most important Chinese holiday is the Lunar New Year, which is known in China as Spring Festival, and in other Asian cultures as Lunar New Year. The festival ushers in the Lunar New Year and is the West’s Christmas and New Year’s Eve rolled into... Read More →
Writing for Longevity This workshop helps you discover how to manage stressful events and upheavals in your life through writing. The act of writing engages internal healing resources that affect mental and physical health. Expressive writing has the power to help reduce your heart rate and blood pressure, minimize stress, strengthen the immune system, and... Read More →
Senior Games is a year-round health promotion program for adults ages 50 +. Activities include: sports and games competitions/tournaments, social activities, and the SilverArts – including visual, heritage (wood working, basket weaving, ceramic glass and etc.), as well as local and state competitions. The 2019 Orange County Senior Games’ Athletic Events will be held Apr... Read More →
“Horse of a Different Color” features acrylic paintings by local artist Chrystal Hardt. Chrystal describes her work: “My horses represent energy, movement, beauty and fun. I work from inner space and let them dance, fly, run and jump as they will. They add an element of pure joy to my work.” Also available for viewing... Read More →
Poets everywhere are speaking out about what they believe in. In this generative workshop, we'll examine techniques used in work that tackles tough topics like racial inequality, immigration, war, climate change, and governmental incompetence. We'll then use those techniques to begin our own poems.
Profound poetry set to beautiful choral music, highlights include “Highland Mary” from Four Robert Burns Ballads composed by James Mulholland, “Ronde” from Trois Chanson composed by Maurice Ravel, “Hey, Ho, the Wind and the Rain” from Three Shakespeare Songs by Arthur Frackenpohl.
This workshop is designed both for artists who are new to displaying their work and those who wish to refine their skills and learn new tips and techniques for more successful displays. Participants will leave with an understanding of the key considerations and steps in setting up and displaying their artwork. Your choice of one... Read More →
Galileo Galilei: father, hero, heretic. When a chance discovery leads to evidence of a seismic shift in scientific thinking, Galileo sparks a dangerous dispute with authority. To challenge the idea that the earth is the centre of the universe is to challenge the all-powerful Roman Catholic Church. Brecht’s dramatisation of the battle between belief and... Read More →
Jeanne Jolly’s artistry encompasses the heartfelt confessional quality of the singer-songwriter tradition, the earthiness of American roots music, a hint of jazz sophistication, and the smoldering emotionality of soul balladry. Her first album, Angels, debuted in the Top 15 on the iTunes singer/songwriter chart, and she’s garnered plum accolades such as being praised as a... Read More →
Richard Shindell is a New York- and Buenos Aires-based songwriter whose songs paint vivid worlds that expand our sense of what a song can be. From a stint at a Zen Buddhist Community in Upstate New York, to busking in the Paris Metro, to studying at Union Theological Seminary, to New York City’s songwriter scene,... Read More →
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