What: “The Crucible,” Arthur Miller’s classic play presented by the University of North Texas’ Department of Dance and Theatre, about the witchcraft trials in Salem, Massachusetts.
When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9-11 (Thursday-Saturday) and 2 p.m. Nov. 11-12 (Saturday-Sunday).
Where: University Theater inside the Radio, Television, Film and Performing Arts Building, 1179 Union Circle, Denton, Texas.
Cost: Tickets cost $7.50 for...
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas announced today that it will receive the largest bequest in its history from the estate of Paul R. Voertman, the former owner of Denton’s iconic Voertman’s Bookstore and a local patron of art and music. Voertman died June 21, 2017, at the age of 88.
The gift, projected to be at least $10 million, is designated to the colleges of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Music and Visual Arts and Design. The funds will primarily support scholarships and fellowships, as well as research and creative activities such as the Opera Production...
What: New UNT Opera director, the internationally known Jonathan Eaton, brings his whimsical interpretation and energy to Mozart’s “The Magic Flute.”
When: 8 p.m. Nov. 3 (Friday) and Nov. 10 (Friday); 3 p.m. Nov. 5 (Sunday) and Nov. 12 (Sunday). "In the Know" lecture 45 minutes before each performance.
Where: Lyric Theater at the Murchison Performing Arts Center, 2100 Interstate 35E in Denton. The event also will be streamed live at https://recording.music.unt.edu/...
What: A unique Halloween exhibit featuring costumes made by University of North Texas design students will benefit the Denton County Friends of the Family, a local nonprofit. The costumes will be created from materials from the Friends of the Family Thrift Store, which assists individuals and families who are victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The exhibition is free and open to the public.
When: 4 p.m. Oct. 26 (...
What: Ghayoor Moiz Mustafa Qawwal and Brothers, whose roots can be traced to the original singers of the Sufi musical tradition, bring centuries-old mystical music to UNT with “Qawwali - Ecstatic Sufi Singers of Pakistan.”
When: 8 p.m. Nov. 2 (Thursday).
Where: Recital Hall in the Music Building, 415 S. Ave. C in Denton.
Tickets: Free.
Parking: Free parking will be available in the lot next to the MPAC, with...
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The United States Navy Band Commodores – one of only five professional big bands in the U.S – and Christian McBride, a four-time Grammy-winning jazz virtuoso who’s one of the most recorded musicians of his generation, will each join the One O’Clock Lab Band for concerts this fall.
The U.S. Navy Band Commodores, an 18-piece Washington D.C. premier big band that features six UNT College of Music alumni will perform a free...
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas College of Music Division of Jazz Studies is continuing to celebrate its 70th year by partnering with The Dallas Foundation for “Jazz on the Green” at Klyde Warren Park, located at 2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway in...
What: Jim Riggs and Jay Saunders, jazz leaders and retired UNT Lab Band directors, to be honored at a University of North Texas College of Music Division of Jazz Studies album release celebration.
When: 2 p.m. Oct. 14 (Saturday).
Where: Harvest House, 331 E. Hickory St. in Denton.
Tickets: Free.
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What: “Fabulation,” a play presented by the University of North Texas’ Department of Dance and Theatre, about a woman who returns to her family’s home in Brooklyn after a 14-year absence. The play was written by Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage and directed by vickie washington.
When: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12-14 (Thursday-Saturday) and 2 p.m. Oct. 14-15 (Saturday-Sunday)
Where: Studio Theater, Radio Television Film and Performing Arts Building, 1179...
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- It’s a year of milestones for University of North Texas Regents Professor of Double Bass Jeff Bradetich. His treasured bass turned 250 years old this year; he celebrated his 60th birthday – 50 of those years have been dedicated to playing bass; he marked 30 years of honing the skills of talented musicians in his summer strings institute; his foundation just celebrated its first decade; and now he plans to commemorate it all by performing at Carnegie Hall 35 years – almost to the day – after his debut in the prestigious venue.
“There’s something very special...