Promoting and strengthening the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and Mike’s Art Truck are proud to present artwork by North Carolina artist Cher Shaffer at the Alexander Dickson House in Hillsborough, NC. “Art from the Holler by Cher Shaffer” is a new selection of unique creations by one of our state’s best-loved self-taught artists. The show is on display... Read More →
Synopsis: When a shooting occurs at a high school twenty minutes away, the students of a nearby public school go into a Code Yellow: lockdown. Set two years in the future, this new play explores our desensitization to tragedy through the eyes of theatre kids, and what we can learn from young people about friendship, connection,... Read More →
Synopsis: When a shooting occurs at a high school twenty minutes away, the students of a nearby public school go into a Code Yellow: lockdown. Set two years in the future, this new play explores our desensitization to tragedy through the eyes of theatre kids, and what we can learn from young people about friendship, connection,... Read More →
Join a Hollywood actress, former NFL player, and Olympic cyclist for a hands-on workshop on how you can feel healthier, empowered, and become a better leader for your community. This is a free event hosted for university and high students in North Carolina. We will debunk the myths around plant-based food, hear personal stories from... Read More →
Tiny Luxuries is an experimental dance-theater piece created for The Process Series by Heather Tatreau with support from the UNC College of Arts and Sciences, Carolina Performing Arts, and a grant from The Orange County Arts Commission. This original production is based upon Clarice Lispector’s 1977 novella, The Hour of the Star. Through the rich... Read More →
”To all viewers but yourself, what matters is the product: the finished artwork. To you, and you alone, what matters is the process.” ~Art & Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking, written by David Bayles and Ted Orland. A curious sequence of events brought Mary Lorenz to a weeklong paper arts class... Read More →
We're proud to host the 2019 Triangle East Asia Colloquium: Transnational Korean Cinema & Media Conference from March 28-29, 2019 at the FedEx Global Education Center. March 28, FedEx GEC Atrium + Auditorium 5:30-6:00 PM - Reception6:00-8:30 PM - Screening of Nick Neon's short films: Ultra Bleu (2016) & Zero One (2018) + Juhui Kwon's... Read More →
Singer-songwriter and music producer William Fitzsimmons’ latest record, Mission Bell is a chronicling of the tumultuous last year of his life, particularly of the separation from his second wife. An initial version of the album was originally recorded in Fitzsimmons’ home studio in the summer of 2017 but was subsequently abandoned during the course of,... Read More →
We're proud to host the 2019 Triangle East Asia Colloquium: Transnational Korean Cinema & Media Conference from March 28-29, 2019 at the FedEx Global Education Center. March 28, FedEx GEC Atrium + Auditorium 5:30-6:00 PM - Reception6:00-8:30 PM - Screening of Nick Neon's short films: Ultra Bleu (2016) & Zero One (2018) + Juhui Kwon's... Read More →
Join NSSHLA and CLDS in a screening of Intelligent Lives - and support children with severe disabilities in attending Camp ALEC this summer!
In celebration of Women's History month, Carrboro Coffee Roasters (CCR) is hosting a "Gender In Coffee" documentary screening to support the Partnership for Gender Equity Equal Origins program. The documentary follows the path of coffee from a smallholder farmer household in Chiapas, Mexico into the roasters and cafes where it is enjoyed. This film provides an... Read More →
Come experience the beautiful colors of Spring as local artists Kevin Flynn Bell and Debi L. Drew explore figurative and decorative imagery. Also available will be paintings, photography, stained glass, jewelry, drawings, mixed media and collage, and small gift from other local artists. Light refreshments will be served. A children's art corner is always available... Read More →
Join us for the 2019 Diaspora Lecture as we examine the pioneering role of Black bookstores, an often-overlooked element in the story of Black community development and Black empowerment in the United States. The event will feature a presentation by Professor Joshua C. Davis whose recent book, From Head Shops to Whole Foods: The Rise... Read More →
La Patronal is a brass band from Lima, Peru that is rooted in the tradition of “fiestas populares,” town fairs common in Latin American villages, which combine fireworks, dancing, music, and religious images. Direct descendants of rural Peruvian musicians, the members of La Patronal use their knowledge of folk culture and their formal music education... Read More →
La Patronal is a brass band from Lima, Peru that is rooted in the tradition of “fiestas populares,” town fairs common in Latin American villages, which combine fireworks, dancing, music, and religious images. Direct descendants of rural Peruvian musicians, the members of La Patronal use their knowledge of folk culture and their formal music education... Read More →
Experience American history through the unique perspective of one of North Carolina’s oldest and most historically significant towns, with a guided walking tour of downtown Hillsborough. Established in 1754 as the seat of government for Orange County, Hillsborough’s colonial legacy and signs of its importance in North Carolina and American history can be seen everywhere.... Read More →
Twist Steps and Combinations for Folkloric Styling Bio: Aisha is a dancer based in Charlotte, NC. She performs and teaches belly dance professionally, in addition to being a member of the professional contemporary African dance company, MufukaWorks Dance. When she’s not working individually or with the company, she is training in samba and other Brazilian... Read More →
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