Record #:

29046

Author(s):

Howe, Brian

Abstract:

The Nasher Museum of Art in Durham paid tribute to the artist Barkley L. Hendricks, who died in April at age seventy-two. Hendricks was known for vivid yet stoic life-size oil paintings of black people. He became a retroactive icon and influenced a new generation of African American artists.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 34 Issue 19, May 2017, p20-21, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

African American artists--Durham

Record #:

29081

Author(s):

Howe, Brian

Abstract:

The North Carolina Museum of Art opened a new African gallery featuring decorative and ceremonial artifacts, as well as contemporary artworks. Linda Dougherty, the museum’s chief and contemporary curator, discusses the meaning of the collection and the challenges of merging folk and fine art.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 34 Issue 24, July 2017, p23, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina Museum of Art--Collections; Folk art

Record #:

29323

Author(s):

Howe, Brian

Abstract:

The Raleigh News and Observer has decided to move from more obligatory stories to reader-focused coverage. However, this has led to the removal of some substantial columns, including art journalism.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 34 Issue 33, August 2017, p20-21, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

News and Observer (Raleigh)

Record #:

43438

Author(s):

Howe, Brian

Abstract:

Florence Dore, singer and songwriter, plans to release her second album called Highways & Rocketships. Since her first album debuted 21 years ago, the Nashville native has taught American literature at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 39 Issue 23, June 2022, p10-11 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Music North Carolina

Record #:

43440

Author(s):

Howe, Brian

Abstract:

18-year-old, Nathan McMurray alongside siblings Evren and Eilee Centeno have formed what is known as Trash Tape Records. The Chapel Hill-based record label aspires to give upcoming artists a "blast from the past" using 1980's creativity and promotion techniques.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 39 Issue 25, June 2022, p18 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Music North Carolina

Record #:

29036

Author(s):

Hussey, Allison; Howe, Brian

Abstract:

Moogfest, in its second year in Durham, features a protest stage and other progressive themes. The music festival promises a space where artistic expression can be channeled to incite action for social justice. At the same time, Moogfest is eager to be a beacon for the affluent, tech-minded entrepreneurs flooding Durham's rapidly expanding start-up community.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 34 Issue 18, May 2017, p12, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Music festivals--Durham; Social movements

Record #:

27143

Author(s):

Howe, Brian; Woods, Byron; Ruccia, Dan

Abstract:

Four prominent university-affiliated series are key ambassadors from North Carolina to the world, and how they use their platforms is especially important after the discriminatory House Bill 2. Presenters and artists drive change, whether they boycott the state or alter their shows to speak to it.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 33 Issue 19, May 2016, p27-28, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Performing arts

Record #:

24833

Author(s):

Porter, Jane; Currin, Grayson Haver; Hudnall, David; Hussey, Allison; Laperruque, Emma; Ball, Billy; Howe, Brian; Barbera, Greg; Currin, Tina Haver; Billman, Jeffrey C.

Abstract:

Various Indy Week writers share a number of good and bad New Year’s resolutions to make for 2016. The resolutions are for personal health as well as for improving the Triangle Area community.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 52, December 2015, p8-15, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Research Triangle Metropolitan Area--Social life and customs; Community development