Promoting and strengthening the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
"Under the looming threat of death, how might we inspire life? Through what mechanisms could we resist the psychological violence and despair inspired by the threat of violence while at the same time usher in hope?" DO or DIE: Affect, Ritual, Resistance features the work of visual artist Fahamu Pecou, who elevates and re-contextualizes Black... Read More →
The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and Mike’s Art Truck are pleased to present another special exhibit of folk art at the Alexander Dickson House in Hillsborough, NC. Highlighted by the work of Savannah artist Rudolph Bostic, “More Outsider Art in the Visitors Center” is the second in a series of shows featuring “outsider” art from... Read More →
Outlander Ayr will Cèilidh On while adding fun layers from the Outlander series when the main characters lived in colonial North Carolina. Step through the Stones to experience colonial food and lifestyle demonstrations, British and Highland regiment reenactors, readings, dancing and much more. Come in costume of your favorite character - or not - but... Read More →
Ayr Mount is a house museum offering guided tours that delve into family history, the enslaved community, plantation life, fine architecture, and museum quality furniture and decorative arts. On special view is a Scottish Connections Exhibit featuring Scottish artifacts, 18th and 19th century engravings of Scotland, immigration patterns, food, curiosities and a wee bit of... Read More →
Featured readers will be the winners of the Ninth Annual Flyleaf Books Poetry Contest: Elizabeth Jackson, Michael Gaspeny, Ralph Earle, and Donna Love Wallace. A reception begins at 2:30. An open mic follows the featured readers.
The Sons of the Sahara tour is a unique collaboration between two of Africa’s most esteemed and dynamic guitar masters. Vieux Farka Touré—often referred to as “The Hendrix of the Sahara”—is the son of legendary Malian guitar player Ali Farka Touré and joins us for his second ArtsCenter appearance. Bombino, the first artist from Niger... Read More →
As a public safety agency, in order to be truly effective in your role, coordination and collaboration are critical to building a safe community. Data silos have to be replaced by shared data sources in order to provide new and unique insights that influence the way you plan, staff and respond to support and protect all First... Read More →
THE DAY is a new music/dance work by cellist Maya Beiser, dancer Wendy Whelan, choreographer Lucinda Childs, with music by David Lang. A collaboration among legends, THE DAY is an evening-long sensory exploration of two journeys—life and the eternal, post-mortal voyage of the soul. This bold, highly collaborative work explores universal themes through the shared... Read More →
Veterans Expeditions Fest 2019 Art Show and Auction brings attendees together to raise awareness and funds to support Veterans Expeditions.
D’ArtShop presents Onicas Gaddis our final artist in a series of artist talks centered around motivation. This Motivation, Meaning & Memory Series by Makers of Art is an opportunity for... Read More →
This is the last presentation in the Motivation, Meaning & Memory Series by Makers of Art, and provides an opportunity for the community to connect with visual artists in a... Read More →
This is the last presentation in the Motivation, Meaning & Memory Series by Makers of Art, and provides an opportunity for the community to connect with visual artists in a... Read More →
Raw from an office romance, stinging from a journalistic rivalry, and exhausted by a never-ending series of baby showers, Allie, a food writer in New York City, never expected to... Read More →
PopUp Chorus is no audition, no commitment community chorus. Just show up, learn popular songs, and sing with an ad hoc bunch of other lovely, excellent people!
Raw from an office romance, stinging from a journalistic rivalry, and exhausted by a never-ending series of baby showers, Allie, a food writer in New York City, never expected to find herself on the wrong side of an epic food fight. When she escapes to her father’s dairy farm in Wisconsin, she meets a cow... Read More →
Raw from an office romance, stinging from a journalistic rivalry, and exhausted by a never-ending series of baby showers, Allie, a food writer in New York City, never expected to find herself on the wrong side of an epic food fight. When she escapes to her father’s dairy farm in Wisconsin, she meets a cow... Read More →
Best known for her work in the contemporary folk genre, Susan Werner’s talent as a songwriter and vocalist continually drives her to explore new styles.
Learn: • Different methods for embossing and impressing • How to enhance embossed images with acrylic Create: • An embossing sampler • An 8x10 embossing embellished w acrylic paint Creating art and design on metal using embossed and impressed details is an exciting way to incorporate three-dimensional art on a flat sheet of metal. Students... Read More →
Create a Puppet workshop on Saturday, October 19th at the Carrboro Branch Library at 10:30 am. Make a mini shadow puppet theater out of a file folder and mini shadow puppets. Please bring your own light source such as a flashlight for the full effect. Space is limited, advance registration required by calling the Carrboro... Read More →
Tim Carless returns to The ArtsCenter with Chaplin’s classic silent film “The Kid” re-imagined with a new original solo piano score, performed live.
The Chapel Hill Philharmonia presents its annual free children's concert in Moeser Auditorium on the afternoon of October 19. The program presents varied dance music by Dvorak, Strauss, Marquez, and Bach. The concert is informal and includes chances for audience participation. Guest conductor Evan Feldman leads the group.
Jeghetto's Variety Show features Jeghetto and his puppets, along with some of the finest talent around the Triangle! If you enjoy Art, Spoken Word and Puppetry then you will love an evening at the PIT in Chapel Hill, which will feature all three forms of entertainment in one show! This show is kid friendly. Food... Read More →
MOTHERLOAD is a crowd-sourced documentary film about cargo bikes and how they can make our world a better place.
Raw from an office romance, stinging from a journalistic rivalry, and exhausted by a never-ending series of baby showers, Allie, a food writer in New York City, never expected to find herself on the wrong side of an epic food fight. When she escapes to her father’s dairy farm in Wisconsin, she meets a cow... Read More →
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