What: The Comptons of Texas: Rediscovered Works by Carl Benton and Mildred Norris Compton, an exhibition highlighting surrealistic and regionalist art.
When: March 4-26. An opening reception will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. March 6 (Sunday). Dr. D. Jack Davis will give a presentation at 4 p.m.
Where: UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St., Denton (Downtown Denton Square)
Cost: Free
DENTON (UNT), Texas – For the first time in more than 50 years, art...
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Drums can do more than just provide a beat. For the Anlo-Ewe people in Ghana, West Africa, they can tell stories, cure diseases, promote fertility and summon spirits. University of North Texas College of Music Professor of Percussion Gideon Alorwoyie has received a grant to study and record their traditional ritual drum language to help develop a better understanding of the music, also known as Brekete, and to preserve its history. Alorwoyie, who is from Anlo-Afiadenyigba in the Volta Region of Ghana, also is a high priest of...
What: Stage Kiss, a smart comedy about two ex-lovers who are reunited when hired to act in a play, presented by the Department of Dance and Theatre at the University of North Texas. The play is written by MacArthur Fellow Sarah Ruhl and directed by Marjorie Hayes, UNT's managing director of theater production and associate professor of acting-directing.
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DENTON (UNT), Texas -- HKS Inc., one of the largest architectural firms in the U.S., has been named as lead architect, in association with design architect Lake|Flato Architects, for the University of North Texas College of Visual Arts and Design's new building.
HKS Inc. is known for creating state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly structures that promote a sense of community. The firm has worked on such notable developments as the American Airlines Center and the W Dallas–Victory Hotel and Residences in...
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Wu-Tang Clan founder GZA, also known as The Genius, will speak March 2 (Wednesday) at 8 p.m. as part of the University of North Texas Distinguished Lecture Series. GZA’s speech will take place in the University Union Ballroom, 1155 Union Circle in Denton, room 314.
GZA is an American hip-hop artist and is known as one of the best lyricists of the 1990s. He co-founded the Science Genius Program, which educates students about fundamental science principles through hip-hop. GZA will share anecdotes from his childhood and will recite narrative freestyles, often...
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Two writers visiting the University of North Texas for the spring 2016 Visiting Writers Series sponsored by UNT's Creative Writing Program have had awards and nominations heaped upon them recently.
Rick Barot's new collection of poetry "Chord" was shortlisted for the 2016 PEN Open Book Award, and Colm Tóibín's novel "...
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- University of North Texas College of Music alumni won in three categories at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards Monday night. Snarky Puppy is taking home their second Grammy Award, this year in the Best Contemporary Instrumental Album category for their work with Metropole Orkest. UNT College of Music alumnus Michael League is the bassist, composer and founder of the band Snarky Puppy. Among the other alumni who make up the band that has roughly two dozen rotating members are Nate Werth, percussion...
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas College of Music's diverse spring performances offer a view into musical cultures from across the globe.
Mexican music with Mariachi Águilas
Go on a musical adventure through Mexico with Mariachi Águilas as they explore the passionate sounds of the country's traditional folk music. From its origins off the western coast of the Pacific Ocean to the plazas of Mexico City, audiences will be transported across regions and time through mariachi's diverse sounds. The show, which...
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The double bass is a large, imposing instrument. Typically standing six feet tall, the stringed instrument is commonly part of orchestras, jazz combos, and concert bands, and is featured in chamber music. But, it is seldom thought of as a top choice for solo performances. University of North Texas College of Music Regents Professor of Double Bass Jeff Bradetich is trying to change that perception.
"Some say the double bass is not a solo instrument," Bradetich said. "I say, 'Why not?' I want to give the double bass more credibility as a featured instrument on...
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas College of Music presents thousands of events each year – everything from symphonies, to chamber performances, to faculty and student recitals – and many are streamed live online. Little do viewers know that it is one man's concept, and the work of just two people bringing the big, bold sounds of UNT's talented faculty, students and guest artists into their homes.
"There's me and a single student who arrive to the hall about an hour before the event to setup the cameras, and check the system...