Arts and Music
Acclaimed dance educator Elizabeth Rhodes joins UNT faculty for annual dance concert
What: DANCE DANCE DANCE, the annual Department of Dance and Theatre faculty dance concert with students, alumni and acclaimed dance educator Elizabeth Rhodes
When: 8 p.m. on Feb. 6, 7 and 8 and 2 p.m. on Feb. 9
Where: University Theatre, in the RTFP building
Tickets: $10 adults; $7.50 UNT faculty and staff, UNT students with valid ID and seniors. Tickets can be ordered with a credit card over...
UNT Theatre, College of Arts and Sciences bring Oscar-winning actress Olympia Dukakis to campus
DENTON, Texas (UNT) – UNT’s College of Arts & Sciences and the Department of Dance and Theatre welcome Oscar-winning actress Olympia Dukakis to campus Feb. 3. The actress will appear in a forum that is open to the public that afternoon and the university will have a reception in her honor that evening at UNT on the Square.
“We’re very excited to welcome her,” said Dr. Lorenzo Garcia, chair of the Department of Dance and Theatre. “Olympia will be here...
Reception for UNT's artist-in-residence Kiki Smith
What: Internationally renowned sculptor and printmaker Kiki Smith, the UNT Institute for the Advancement of the Arts 2013-14 artist-in-residence, will be in Denton for an artist’s talk and reception for her exhibition Transformations, on display at UNT on the Square through Feb. 27.
When/Where:
- The artist’s talk is at 7 p.m. Jan. 29 (Wednesday) in room 255 of the...
The Vocal Majority Chorus to Perform at UNT on Feb. 4
What: The Vocal Majority Chorus, a group of more than 100 male volunteer singers, will perform at the University of North Texas as part of UNT’s Fine Arts Series.
When: 8:00 p.m. Feb. 4 (Tuesday)
Where: The Murchison Performing Arts Center located at 2100 N. Interstate 35E In Denton
Price: Free tickets are available for UNT students with a valid ID, tickets for faculty, staff and Alumni Association members are $5, and $10 for...
Saturdays in the UNT Art Gallery offers family fun
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What: Saturdays in the UNT Art Gallery family event organized by the College of Visual Arts and Design student chapter of the National Art Education Association
When: 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 25, March 22 and April 12
Where: UNT Art Gallery,...
UNT's College of Music spring 2014 season highlights student and faculty talent, guest musicians and fan favorites
DENTON, Texas (UNT) – The College of Music’s spring concert season highlights the talents of students and professors, while featuring nationally acclaimed guest musicians and productions that are community favorites.
Two music professors, both renowned pedagogues, perform in farewell concerts this season. On Feb. 5, Regents Professor of Trumpet Keith Johnson performs the Shostakovich Concerto in C minor for Piano, Trumpet and String Orchestra with Regents Professor of Piano Pamela Mia Paul and the Symphony Orchestra, conducted by David Itkin. In...
Online registration now offered for UNT's Early Childhood Music classes
What: Early Childhood Music program for children from birth through 5 years. Parents and guardians participate in the sessions with their children, who learn about music through play.
When: Families may register for one of two 10-week sessions held Fridays and Saturdays starting Feb. 21 and 22.
Where: Room 115 in the College of Music Annex, at the corner of Avenue C and Highland in Denton
Cost/Registration: The 10-week session costs $140...
New UNT Inspiration Awards encourage student creativity
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas will honor student creativity with the first-ever Sherman/Barsanti Inspiration Awards, made possible by a $350,000 gift from donors Bob and Bette Sherman.
UNT faculty and staff members can nominate students for the awards online through Feb. 1, 2014. Winners will be announced at the...
UNT students to present short documentary films
What: A screening of documentary films produced by University of North Texas students earning master of fine arts degrees in documentary film. Presented by UNT's Department of Radio, Television and Film.
When: 9 p.m. Dec. 12 (Thursday)
Where: Room 184 in UNT's Radio, Television and Performing Arts Building, located at 1179 Union Circle.
Cost: Free
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UNT to unveil new downtown Dallas art gallery
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The University of North Texas College of Visual Arts and Design will next month open ArtSpace Dallas, a gallery that will showcase works of CVAD’s students, faculty and renowned alumni, as well as exhibitions from the internationally acclaimed Texas Fashion Collection.
Located in downtown Dallas, the new gallery will connect the UNT and Dallas arts and civic communities, while providing a venue to promote acclaimed artists who have worked or studied at the university. Innovative in outlook, UNT Artspace Dallas will present experimental, pivotal and breakthrough...