Carolina Performing Arts Launches New Season

From start to finish, Carolina’s 81-64 win over Notre Dame Saturday was a beautiful thing. Let’s start with the Fighting Irish, who have perhaps their biggest talent dearth in recent memory and ended the game with an 0-5 ACC record and 8-8 overall. But they have a great coach in Mike Brey, who in his […]

A new mural in downtown Chapel Hill will celebrate the town’s Hip Hop South Festival, which will take place later this month. Acclaimed artist Artie Barksdale will create the mural. We're excited to partner with @uncperformarts on the Hip Hop South Festival to bring new mural downtown by Artie Barksdale. "The South got something to […]

Carolina Performing Arts at UNC has received a $3 million gift from an anonymous donor — the largest one-time contribution from an individual or family to CPA in its history. “It’s a $3 million gift which, when fully funded, will allow the executive and artistic director a $150,000 discretionary fund fully at the disposal of the […]

When Emil Kang was given charge of UNC’s arts initiative and appointed special assistant to former Chancellor Carol Folt in 2016, he vowed to improve how Carolina celebrated art. Kang had already done so with the founding of the Carolina Performing Arts program in 2005, which led to artists from all corners of the world […]

Emil Kang is celebrated for his creation of Carolina Performing Arts, creative community involvement and emphasis on diverse performances. Now, Kang adds another feather to his cap as Chancellor Carol Folt names him the ‘Special Assistant to the Chancellor for the Arts.’ The position puts Kang at the helm of a new, university-wide arts initiative […]

There's a lot to do right here in Orange County, y'all.

A trio of nonprofits wants to partner with Carrboro to build a four-story “Arts and Innovation Center” downtown.

Known for their spectacular and cutting-edge shows, Carolina Performing Arts released the schedule for their upcoming season.