Promoting and strengthening the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
Step into a conversation with Pulitzer Prizing-winning playwright Paula Vogel and PlayMakers Producing Artistic Director Vivienne Benesch.
LAB! Theatre Company Presents: Bethany - At the height of the foreclosure crisis, single mother Crystal loses more than her house. She struggles to stay positive, though—with plenty of help from a roommate with conspiracy theories, a motivational speaker with a secret and her colleagues at the local Saturn dealership. But optimism is no match for... Read More →
Guests will have the opportunity to experience Shelton Green's spellbinding poetry in an intimate setting during a reading and reception at this annual Burwell School event. Seating is extremely limited and an RSVP is recommented. Jaki Shelton Green is the first African American and third woman to be appointed as the North Carolina Poet Laureate. When... Read More →
LAB! Theatre Company Presents: Bethany - At the height of the foreclosure crisis, single mother Crystal loses more than her house. She struggles to stay positive, though—with plenty of help from a roommate with conspiracy theories, a motivational speaker with a secret and her colleagues at the local Saturn dealership. But optimism is no match for... Read More →
SilverArts Exhibit will be on display Mon, Apr 8 – Wed, May 8. SilverArts is a celebration of creative expression, and a major component of NC’s Senior Games traditional athletic competition. SilverArts unites the athlete and artist in a program that recognizes the similarities of both endeavors: discipline, dedication, and pride in one's accomplishments. There... Read More →
Come learn more about the Orange County Arts Commission's Artist Project Grant Program! These grants are for visual, performing and literary artists producing high-quality arts projects, products, and programs in... Read More →
Spring 2019 Maness Lecture, Department of American Studies
Featured readers at the monthly Second Thursday Poetry Reading will be Janet Joyner and Valerie Nieman. 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
Get ready for a real spring treat! The Chatham Chorus, a group of friends who share a love of singing, will present a concert featuring music from Gershwin to the Beetles. They say that music soothes the soul, so come and be prepared to relax and enjoy an afternoon medley of songs. As Ella Fitzgerald... Read More →
“The Moon and Beyond” is a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first humans to walk on the moon. Chapel Hill Public Library will have archival footage of the moon landing, a NASA Ambassador to spark your curiosity, skywatching (some binoculars and telescopes provided but feel free to bring your own) and more! The... Read More →
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