October 1st – Carolina Public Humanities Presents: WATER: Lakes, Veins, and the Briny Deep

Date(s): THURSDAY, October 1, 2026
Type of Show: Arts Education Event
Showtime(s): 5:30PM
Tickets: $50, $40 with Carolina Alumni Membership discount

Event poster for WATER: Lakes, Veins, and the Briny Deep, Oct 1, 5:30 PM at The ArtsCenter, Carrboro, with nature-themed art.
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Presented in partnership with Carolina Public Humanities.

Water is everywhere. It shapes landscapes and culture, is an indispensable connector, and obscures mysterious, dark blue realms. Join us for the fourth and final installment in our multidisciplinary series on the elements. WATER brings together literature, history, biology, artmaking, and a water-related tasting in a unique opportunity to learn and connect with all your senses. Light dinner provided and free childcare for kids ages 5 and up.  Dive in!

Speakers

Smiling woman with curly brown hair, wearing a blue top and gray sweater, standing outside in soft daylight.

Rebecca Berlow, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry & Biophysics, School of Medicine

Smiling older man with glasses and short hair, wearing a sweater, stands outdoors with a blurred leafy background.

Timothy Marr, Professor of American Studies

A woman with curly hair, glasses, and a striped dress under a black blazer stands indoors, hands folded, smiling slightly.

Lolita Rowe, Assistant University Archivist for Outreach and Engagement, University Library

Featuring

Logo of a flying bird inside a partial circle above the text FLIGHT TEA BAR & LOUNGE on a white background.

Flight Tea Bar

A woman with long gray hair in a purple dress stands smiling in front of a table with pottery and art in the background.

Luna Lee Ray, Artist