Arts

It started out as an assignment.

You, Me, and the Devil: Stories from Medellin is based on the true story of Elizabeth Mora, a 20 year-old Colombian journalism student who, having been late for class, got stuck with the last topic available for a school project: narcotics. She became the only person ever granted interviews by drug lord Pablo Escobar.

There are a few givens when it comes to a David Mamet play: profanity, liberal doses of chauvinism, rhythmic and complex dialogue. And especially with Glengarry Glen Ross—arguably Mamet’s best, most famous work—the script will offer few surprises.

Boasting a diverse and eclectic array of rising artists, organizations and downtown entrepreneurs, Carrboro is already well known as a hub for underground art and music scenes. This Friday night, these two creative avenues will merge in the fourth annual Minus Sound Research opening.

Part rock concert and part gallery exhibition, MSR4 features the works of seven local musicians who use visual art to show another side of their creative talents. The seven artists come from such music scene stalwarts as Bull City, Strange, the Sames, Shark Quest and Phon.