Featuring the music and poetry of women, “Nature of the Heart” vividly expresses emotions of love, hope, longing, and loss. Themes of remembering and renewal are revealed through melody, harmony, and verse as the imagery of earth’s beauty illustrates the cyclical nature of life. The concert’s repertoire illustrates the deep connection between the soul and… Read More →
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An Afternoon of Burlesque Art: Live Model Drawing Event
The Bottom Line Burlesque & Comedy Troupe is excited to continue our live-model drawing event series: “An Afternoon of Burlesque Art” in Historic Downtown Hillsborough. Join Troupe members on Saturday, February 15th at Yonder Bar in Historic Hillsborough, for an afternoon of Burlesque-themed art models. Artists provide their own supplies. Yonder Bar is located at… Read More →
Hillsborough Handmade Parade
Join us as a participant or a spectator at the 7th bi-annual Hillsborough Handmade Parade! This year’s theme is “Magical Menagerie on the Eno.” The Hillsborough Handmade Parade is a grassroots community participatory celebration sponsored and organized by the Hillsborough Arts Council. This Mardi Gras style street parade is completely created by the community and… Read More →
Through Women’s Eyes, By Women’s Hands
In 1984, Michael Jordan played his last basketball game for UNC. Ronald Reagan was president, gas was $1.19, and no one had a cell phone. Locally, 1984 was Compass Center’s first annual art show, now their largest fundraiser. This year’s event is at the Sheraton on February 25. There will be free parking and live… Read More →
Fall Arts Grants deadline December 6
The Orange County Arts Commission announces the Fall 2016 Arts Grants Application Period. The grants are funded by the North Carolina Arts Council and Orange County and will fund artist, school and nonprofit arts programs taking place during the 2017 calendar year. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, December 6, 2016. Available grants include: Artist… Read More →