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Evie Fordham for Triangle Today Libby O’Daniel’s portraits speak to you. Literally. As a part of her new exhibition “In Other Words,” the painter accompanies each of her oil portraits with a pair of headphones that allow viewers not only to see the faces but also hear the voices of the individuals in each painting. You can see “In Other Words,” comprising six portraits of gender-nonconforming people from the Triangle, at Artspace in Raleigh until March 31. “The quickest way to break down walls between ‘us’ and ‘them’ is to get to know someone on the other side,” O’Daniel said. “Some people march through streets in protest, and that starts the conversation. Then a culture shift comes through individual conversations with people who are not like ourselves.” O’Daniel grew up with a creative bent, influenced by her quilter mother and photographer father. She was born in Arizona, raised in Michigan and Colorado and landed in North Carolina in 2002 intent on a career in real estate. But an interest in studying interior design led her to Meredith College, where art classes soon stole her heart.
“In Other Words” is personal for the artist.
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“I’ve never been quite feminine enough to fit in with the women or masculine enough to be one of the guys,” O’Daniel explained. “It wasn’t until I took a psychology of gender course in college that I was suddenly given all of these scientific terms I didn’t even know existed. All these things that made me feel out of place gave me a name and validation.” Her favorite painting in the show is “Charlie,” named after the portrait’s subject. Charlie is a Cary middle schooler whose mother wrote a 2016 article for the Huffington Post about their positive visit to girls’ clothing store Justice. O’Daniel read the article almost two years ago and reached out. Her portrait of a wide-eyed child illustrates Charlie’s movement from “he” Artist Libby O’Daniel poses with one of her works on exhibit through March at Artspace in downtown Raleigh. to “they.”
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The Triangle’s vibrant theater scene, with more than 50 theater companies and presenting organizations, offers everything from hit musicals on tour and plays fresh from Broadway to original works by area playwrights. Here are some highlights. TRIANGLE DEBUTS
“BRIGHT STAR”
April 17-22, N.C. Theatre/Broadway Series South, Memorial Auditorium, Raleigh. nctheatre.com. Academy Award winner Steve Martin and Grammy winner Edie Brickell’s 2016 Broadway musical about love and redemption in the 1920s is set in N.C. locations, including Raleigh and Zebulon.
“WAITRESS”
May 1-6, Durham Performing Arts Center. dpacnc.com. This still-running Broadway musical, based on the popular 2007 film starring Keri Russell, comes from six-time Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles and screenwriter Jessie Nelson. It tells the story of Jenna, a waitress and pie maker, who wants out of her small town and her loveless marriage. RETURNING FAVORITES
“THE COLOR PURPLE”
April 3-8, Durham Performing Arts Center. dpacnc.com. Based on the beloved Alice Walker novel, this newly reconceived version won the 2016 Tony Award for Best Musical Revival.
“THE SOUND OF MUSIC”
April 20-22, Durham Performing Arts Center. dpacnc.com. The Rodgers and Hammerstein classic is back for a visit in a version with an eye towards age-appropriate casting and deeper characterizations.
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BARRE3 OPEN IN CHAPEL HILL Melissa Howsam for Triangle Today Be there or b3. That’s barre3, the uberpopular national barre studio that recently bowed its second beautifully furnished Triangle location: barre3 Chapel Hill in Village Plaza, directly below Berkshire Chapel Hill by Whole Foods. For everybody (read: every body), the “deep muscle burn, endorphin high, centered mind” signature workouts empower individuals via a mix of athleticism, grace and the latest innovations for a full-body, low-impact workout that brings balance to the body, builds strength and mind-body connection and, well, has hanks and heidis everywhere hooked — “barre” none. We stayed after class with Chapel Hill studio owner Dana Harshaw to get the 411 on the latest barre3 boutique in Tar Heel town. Why Chapel Hill? There is a great barre3 studio in Raleigh, but for those of us in Chapel Hill/Carrboro it is just a bit too far to be convenient. I wanted to provide a close convenient location to my community in Chapel Hill. I have lived in Chapel Hill for six years. I recognized the need for another barre fitness option in my community. When my children were young, I kept hoping that someone would open a barre3 here. I would have given anything to have a barre3 studio to go to when my children were babies so that I could take advantage of the play lounge
option, and where I could not only get in a great a workout, but connect with others. Finally, I thought to myself ‘maybe I should just open one myself!’ Kudos on making it happen. What experience led you here? I spent my 20s working in professional music theater in New York City and regionally, so dance was a big part of my life. After I had my first child, I was working as sales rep for MindBody Inc. (MindBody is the online scheduling and studio management software that we use at barre3). Barre3 was my account, and so it was through that job that I first became aware of barre3. As I neared the end of my 30s, I was getting restless working in sales and starting to wonder what I would do next. This just felt like the logical and serendipitous next step. Why barre3? There are so many reasons I personally responded to barre3, but I would say the two biggest reasons were the modifications we offer in our workout, and barre3’s focus on whole-body health. We recognize that we are all diverse, so fitness should not be one-size-fits all. We believe that you are your own best advocate and teacher. Our job as instructors is to give you the tools to develop a deeper awareness of your body so that you can continue to break plateaus and build strength in the years to come. We also
Barre3 Chapel Hill studio owner Dana Harshaw. Heba Salama Photography believe that exercise is only part of the answer to a healthy lifestyle. Equally important is connection (mind-body connection and connection to others) and nourishment. And this does not mean dieting, it means eating healthy whole foods! How does barre3 stand out in a crowded fitness market? Too often these days we are bombarded with the message that we are never doing enough, and that we need to punish our bodies into shape. I love barre3 because it makes me feel strong; it allows me to push myself to my physical edge while honoring my body at the same time; and it has helped me find more balance in my life. My goal is for all of my clients to feel this way, and to look forward to coming into the studio to move with us.
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NEW PUBLIC ART SET FOR DURHAM Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan for Triangle Today
A rendering shows what art panels on the Corcoran Street parking deck will look like at night. City of Durham
Downtown Durham will get brighter and more colorful thanks to a new public art project. The Corcoran Street parking garage will feature art by Olalekan Jeyifous, also known as LEk, a Nigerian-born artist whose work has been seen at Coachella. Described as an art wrap, Jeyifous’ selection was chosen from 107 artist applications. The artwork will be on 12 mesh panels that hang on the exterior of the six-level parking garage. Jeyifous is also an architect and designer from Brooklyn. The art wrap is described as his interpretation of the architectural and iconic Durham elements as well symbols of its history, heritage and hope for the future. The Corcoran Street garage is visible from the Durham Performing Arts Center, with much of the garage adjacent to Ramseur Street. The art will have a stained glass effect at night.
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