Promoting and strengthening the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
Something to Say showcases art work from residents at Orange Correctional Center in Hillsborough, NC. Come “hear” their messages, expressed through a range of mediums and styles. July 28 through August 22, with a reception on Friday, July 30 from 6-9 pm. Open Wed through Sun. See margaretlanegallery.com for current hours. (Please note, the Gallery... Read More →
There is an art of capturing a particular place and time in the world within the borders of a two-dimensional frame. A drawing, a painting, a photograph is never the place itself, but done well it communicates its distinct spirit. The photographs of Sia Yazdanfar and paintings of Thomas Stevens focus on decided yet unconnected... Read More →
Stained glass by Susan Hope, contemporary sewn textiles by Alice Levinson and cold wax and mixed-media paintings by Jude Lobe. In the gallery and online July 30th through August 22nd. 121 N. Churton Street Hillsborough NC. HGA is owned by 21 local artists featuring painting, sculpture, photography, glass, jewelry, wood, pottery, and textiles. Hours: Tuesday... Read More →
Positive Mental Attitude. This is the mantra that is not only a driving force for Raleigh, North Carolina based Alesana, but also a way of life. Celebrating eleven years as a band, the pop-metal sextet is always in high spirits and accustomed to playing their hearts out every night when on the road. Countless US tours, several trips around the world, and seven major releases later, Alesana is living proof that hard work and dedication to dreams can go a long, long way. Calling Revival Recordings their home, the band released the conclusion to their Annabel Trilogy in April 2015 with Confessions. Released in December of 2013, the stand-alone single Fatima Rusalka progressed the band’s conceptual trilogy en route to its conclusion with Confessions. The song does what has come to be expected of the storytelling rock machine which is to draw from past influences while incorporating new possibilities, dynamics, and sonic exploration. Having spent time on Tragic Hero Records, Fearless Records, and Epitaph Records, Alesana’s entire catalogue, consisting of Try This With Your Eyes Closed, On Frail Wings of Vanity and Wax, Where Myth Fades To Legend, The Emptiness, A Place Where The Sun Is Silent, and Confessions, has charted on the Billboard Top 200. In summer 2016, Alesana released a special edition of Confessions including two new tracks along with a novella, entitled Annabel, which inspired The Annabel Triology. The album is available on all digital outlets now and the novella is available for purchase on Amazon Kindle now. In 2017, Alesana began working on the ulitmate fan project which they called Origins. Filled with hours worth of behind the scenes and never before seen footage, demos, and a brand new EP The Lost Chapters, Origins was born as a visual history of the past thirteen years of the band. In early 2018, Alesana released The Lost Chapters EP digitally. Origins bundles are currently available on the Revival Recordings shop page. The Lost Chapters EP is available to stream on all digital platforms and to purchase on iTunes now! Links: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Apple Music
Otterness – Saturdays, Aug 7 – Aug 28, 9am – 12pm (In-person)
Otterness – Saturdays, Aug 7 – Aug 28, 1pm – 4pm (In-person)
This is a seated show.Tommy Prine picked up a guitar at age 10 and, without ever taking a formal lesson, started picking melodies. Though he has crafted his own unique sound over the years, he learned from observing one of the best. He is the son of the late legendary multi Grammy award-winning artist, John Prine.The watermark of Tommy’s sound comes from his unique finger-picking style combined with soul-stirring songwriting. His songs pull inspiration from childhood adventures in the creek with his big brother, to losing his best friend to the opioid epidemic, falling in love, and everything in between.Tommy is delighted to share news that his debut album is set to be released in late 2021 and is proud to follow his dad’s example of bringing songs and smiles to music fans everywhere.Links: Website | Instagram | Twitter
Artist Reception for exhibition Different Heavens. Description of the exhibit: There is an art of capturing a particular place and time in the world within the borders of a two-dimensional frame. A drawing, a painting, a photograph is never the place itself, but done well it communicates its distinct spirit. The photographs of Sia Yazdanfar... Read More →
Free. Zoom registration required. Think you can draw a work of art from description alone? Join us for an afternoon of virtual drawing games based on works now on view in Drawing Attention. Test your drawing skills against two of the Ackland’s curators, Dana Cowen and Lauren Turner, in our Zoom-based, museum version of Pictionary!... Read More →
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