Arts and Music
"Marking a Course" exhibit opens at UNT Feb. 18th
What: Marking a Course, an exhibition at the University of North Texas of figurative artworks that convey meaning through distinct mark making. The exhibit is part of the Mary Jo and V. Lane Rawlins Fine Arts Series.
When: Exhibition on display Feb. 18 (Thursday) -- March 29 (Saturday). Opening reception from 5-7 p.m. on Feb. 20 Artists' Gallery Talks will begin at 6 p.m.
UNT Art Gallery's hours are Tuesday 12-5 p.m.,...
UNT violinist Hao Miao selected for elite international competition
DENTON, Texas (UNT) – Hao Miao, a University of North Texas College of Music student of Professor Julia Bushkova, is the only violinist in Texas selected to compete this year in the Senior Division of the elite Menuhin Competition.
The Menuhin Competition is the world's leading competition for violinists under the age of 22 and will be taking place in the U.S. for the...
New UNT community engagement award honors alumnus and longtime College of Music professor
DENTON, Texas (UNT) – A new community engagement award at the University of North Texas will honor an alumnus and longtime College of Music professor who built a long legacy of selfless civic and university service.
The Bob Rogers Service and Community Engagement Award will recognize faculty or staff members whose service helps bring out the best of both the UNT and Denton communities. The award is part of an initiative to increase and recognize community engagement among students, faculty, staff and alumni.
Bob...
Actress, documentary filmmaker to give keynote addresses at UNT conference
What: The 14th Equity and Diversity Conference at the University of North Texas, featuring actress Vivica A. Fox, best known for roles in "Independence Day," "Soul Food" and other films; and documentary filmmaker Lee Mun Wah
as keynote speakers.
When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 21 (Friday)
Where: UNT's ...
UNT announces Visiting Writers Series for Spring 2014
DENTON (UNT), Texas – Poet Brigit Pegeen Kelly will start the University of North Texas' Spring UNT Visiting Writers Series with a reading and book signing Feb. 6 (Thursday). The series, which is sponsored by Creative Writing in the Department of English, will also include the author Steve...
Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference to celebrate 10th anniversary
Speakers will discuss writing about medicine, science and technology
What: The 10th annual Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference, hosted by The University of North Texas' Frank W. Mayborn Graduate Institute of Journalism. This year's theme is Narratives on the Cutting Edge: Writing about Science, Technology, Medicine and Innovation
When: July 18 (Friday)-July 20 (Sunday)
Where:...
UNT's College of Arts and Design hosts grand opening for ArtSpace Dallas Feb. 8
What: Grand opening for UNT Artspace Dallas gallery, including an exhibition of nationally and internationally recognized artists who are alumni from the UNT's College of Visual Arts and Design.
When: 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 8 (Saturday)
Where: UNT Artspace Dallas, on the first floor of University Center Building, 1901 Main Street, Dallas
Cost: Event is free.
Parking: Paid parking is available in the Elm Street Garage or in metered spots...
UNT's One O'Clock Lab Band performs spring concert with alumnus Billy Harper and The Cookers
What: The One O’Clock Lab Band’s spring Glenn E. Gomez Endowment concert will feature The Cookers, a band that includes alumnus Billy Harper on tenor saxophone and alumnus David Weiss on trumpet. Harper was the first African-American to earn a spot in the One O’Clock Lab Band, in 1964.
When: 8 p.m. Feb. 6 (Thursday)
Where: Winspear Hall at the Murchison Performing Arts Center, 2100 Interstate 35 Frontage Road, Denton. The concert will also be streamed online at...
UNT alumni win Grammy Awards in four categories
DENTON, Texas (UNT) – Alumni of UNT’s College of Music won in four categories at the 56th annual Grammy Awards Sunday night. Snarky Puppy, founded by alumnus Michael League and featuring many UNT alumni, won for Best R&B Performance. Other alumni performed or recorded with the groups A Roomful of Teeth, Pacific Mambo Orchestra and Vampire Weekend, each of which also scored Grammy wins.
Snarky Puppy
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...
Two distinguished College of Music faculty soloists perform with UNT Symphony Orchestra
What: The Feb. 5 UNT Symphony Orchestra concert, conducted by David Itkin, will feature the Shostakovich Piano Concerto No. 1 with faculty pianist Pamela Mia Paul and retiring trumpet professor Keith Johnson, in his farewell performance.
When: 8 p.m. Feb. 5 (Wednesday)
Where: Winspear Hall at the Murchison Performing Arts Center, 2100 Interstate 35 Frontage Road, Denton. The concert will also be streamed online at http://UNTmusiclive.com.
Tickets: $10 for adults; $...