What/When: From reflective ballads to patriotic favorites, two concerts by the University of North Texas College of Music will honor veterans, soldiers and their loved ones in celebration of Veterans Day, which is Nov. 11 (Tuesday).
The UNT Brass Band concert, "A Salute to American Veterans," takes place at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10 (Monday). The program includes popular tunes like The Battle Hymn of the Republic and the Armed Forces Medley.
The UNT University Singers concert takes place at 8 p.m. on Veterans Day,...
What: UNT Opera presents The Merry Widow, which tells the story of an ambassador's attempts to manipulate a wealthy widow into a marriage that will ensure her fortune stays in their country. Confusion and misdirection ensue, but ultimately love wins.
When: 8 p.m. Nov. 7 (Friday) and Nov. 14 (Friday) and 3 p.m. Nov. 9 (Sunday) and Nov. 16 (Sunday). There will be an "In The Know" lecture 45 minutes prior to each performance. The lecture, presented by UNT Opera Music Director Stephen Dubberly, will offer insight into the opera and the time...
What: The University of North Texas' College of Music presents a collaborative faculty and student concert, A Tribute to George Morey: A UNT Legacy. The concert honors the late flute professor who was also the UNT Symphony Orchestra conductor for 25 years. All of the pieces on the program were composed or arranged by Morey.
When: 8 p.m. Nov. 5 (Wednesday)
Where: Voertman Hall in the College of Music, 415 Avenue C, Denton...
What: Actor, social justice activist and social media mega-power George Takei will speak Oct. 27 (Monday) as part of the University of North Texas Distinguished Lecture Series.
Where: UNT Coliseum, 600 Avenue D, at the southeast corner of North Texas Boulevard and Highland Street.
Ticket info: Student tickets are free, and student guest tickets are $5; UNT faculty, staff and alumni tickets are $10 and tickets for the public are $15. All tickets may...
What: The 2014 Annual Faculty and Staff Exhibition, featuring the works of artists in the College of Visual Arts and Design, one of the most comprehensive art programs in the nation, will be on display at two UNT art galleries.
When: Nov. 6 (Thursday) – Dec. 6 (Saturday) at the UNT Art Gallery and Dec. 4 (Friday) – Jan. 15 (Thursday)
Where: UNT Art Gallery,...
What: Actors from the London Stage, an educational and theatrical program, presents Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. The comedic play will be performed by the group, which will be in a week-long residency at the University of North Texas' Department of English.
When: 8 p.m. on Oct. 28 (Tuesday) and Nov. 1 (Saturday)
Where: Main Auditorium, 1401 W. Hickory St., Denton
Tickets: $10 for the general public, $5 for UNT faculty, staff and Alumni Association members, free for UNT students. Students...
What: An exhibition and program of literary readings featuring University of North Texas English faculty members Bonnie Friedman and B.H. Fairchild. Friedman will read from her new book, Surrendering Oz: A Life in Essays and Fairchild will read from his new book, The Blue Buick: New and Selected Poems. The program is part of UNT's Institute for the Advancement of the Arts' fifth anniversary celebration.
When: Oct. 24 (Friday). A reception will begin at7 p.m., with the reading following at 7:30 p.m.
Where: UNT...
What: UNT Theatre's production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play Bent, which portrays the endurance of love and the necessity of human dignity of homosexual men imprisoned by Nazis in the Dachau concentration camp during World War II. Please note: This play contains sexual content, graphic violence and nudity.
When: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 (Thursday), Oct. 31 (Friday), Nov. 1 (Saturday), Nov. 6 (Thursday), Nov. 7 (Friday) and Nov. 8 (Saturday); 2 p.m. Nov. 2 and Nov. 9 (Sundays)
Where:...
What: Everything UNT (on the Square) - An Artsy Pop-up Store, a temporary shop in which students, faculty and alumni from the University of North Texas will sell their original creative work. The event is sponsored by UNT on the Square and the Mary Jo and V. Lane Rawlins Fine Arts Series.
When: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Nov. 8 (Saturday)
Where: UNT on the Square,109 N. Elm St., Denton
Contact: Meredith Buie or...
Youth of all ages and their families can explore art and drama at UNT's Saturdays Series Nov. 8
What: UNT Art Gallery Saturday Series
When: 1-3 p.m. Nov. 8
Where: UNT Art Gallery, 1201 W. Mulberry St. in Denton, on the first floor of the Art Building
Parking: Guests can park for free near the Art Building on Mulberry and Welch.
Cost: Free
What else: Reservations can be made...