Riding the Stick Horse
Opening Reception: Friday, April 13th 6-8pm in the Nicholson Gallery and will be held in conjunction with the 2nd Friday ArtWalk.
Promoting and strengthening the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
Opening Reception: Friday, April 13th 6-8pm in the Nicholson Gallery and will be held in conjunction with the 2nd Friday ArtWalk.
The Tibetan Buddhist Monks of Drepung Gomang Monastery will return to The ArtsCenter in Carrboro to construct a sacred sand mandala to show their compassion and loving kindness for the ongoing support of the Chapel Hill Carrboro community. The group will construct a mandala over a 5 day period beginning May 15th in the Nicholson... Read More →
John McCutcheon has emerged as one of our most respected and loved folksingers. As an instrumentalist, he is a master of a dozen different traditional instruments, most notably the rare and beautiful hammer dulcimer. His songwriting has been hailed by critics and singers around the globe. His thirty recordings have garnered every imaginable honor including... Read More →
Transactors Improv for Families presents "Dancing with Daffodils." Celebrating Spring is the theme for this all-ages show. Get ready to move, shake, and party for warm weather, barbecues, and nature walks! This performance is made up on the spot and based on your suggestions. The cast is director Anoo Tree Brod, Steve Scott, and Steven... Read More →
The great-nephew of legendary jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt, Lulo Reinhardt is a spontaneous and spirited player who has taken his family’s gypsy jazz legacy, melded it with flamenco and latin styles, and updated it for the modern era. He joins forces with celebrated German jazz guitarist Daniel Stelter to form a powerhouse duo blending elements... Read More →
The ArtsCenter’s annual Songs from the Circle shows are a celebration of the best in classic American Folk and Bluegrass. The Circle cast has added a second program to celebrate the holiday season. The ArtsCenter is excited to welcome the Songs from the Circle crew back for their third annual Holiday Show! “Soon to be... Read More →
Join us for a rockin’ New Year’s Eve at The ArtsCenter! Local old-time favorites Ellis Dyson and The Shambles, joined by singer Katharine Whalen, ring in 2019 with a foot-stompin’ set of Squirrel Nut Zippers songs for audiences both young and old. Live music opens the evening, with live DJ sets to follow. Join us... Read More →
Fafnir Adamites, a sculptor from Western Massachusetts, will be visiting Chapel Hill as an artist-in-residence at Level Retreat thanks to an artist grant from the Orange County Arts Commission. During her stay, she will be hosting this free artist talk and hands-on demonstration about her process. Fafnir uses traditional craft processes – such as feltmaking,... Read More →
The Seashell and the Clergyman is Germaine Dulac’s 1928 silent film, featuring a script from Antonin Artaud. Often cited as the first surrealist film, it is offered here with a live score from Tim Carless. Tim is performing this piece solo at the piano. TSATC is a relatively short film, running at 30 minutes. Preceding... Read More →
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