Arts and Music
UNT's College of Music fall 2013 season features festivals, guest artists, celebrations and family events
For a complete list of UNT College of Music events, including faculty and student recitals, visit the College of Music online calendar at http://music.unt.edu/calendar. For ticket information for performances at the Murchison Performing Arts Center, call the box office at 940-369-7802 or visit the center’s website at http://www.theMPAC.com. Some concerts are streamed live online at http://UNTmusiclive.com.
The Music Building is located at the southeast corner of...
UNT Fine Arts Series presents "West of Memphis"
What: The UNT Fine Arts Series presents the documentary “West of Memphis,” which follows the “Paradise Lost” movies about the West Memphis Three, a group of three men who were convicted of murdering three children in 1993 and later released when new DNA evidence came to light. “West of Memphis” delves specifically into the efforts to free Damien Echols, one of the three men, and posits a theory about the real killer. A panel discussion immediately follows the movie.
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Dallas director brings apocalyptic play to UNT Theatre
What: The University of North Texas Department of Dance and Theatre presents Marisol, a story about a New York woman who loses her guardian angel to a fight against God and navigates the apocalyptic times facing humanity. Guest directed by Christie Vela. Guest scenic designer is Scott Osborne.
When: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Nov. 1, 2, 7, 8, 9; and 2 p.m. Nov. 3 and 10
Where: University...
UNT Opera enchants with Massenet's version of Cinderella
What: UNT Opera presents Jules Massenet's Cendrillon, based on Charles Perrault's classic tale of Cinderella and her fairy godmother. Performed in French, with English supertitles.
When: 8 p.m. Nov. 8 and 15 (Fridays), and 3 p.m. Nov. 10 and 17 (Sundays), with "In the Know" pre-performance lectures beginning 45 minutes before each performance
Where: Lyric Theater in the Murchison Performing Arts Center, 2100 Interstate 35E, in Denton
Tickets: $15 to $35...
UNT exhibit shows collaboration of art, metabolic science
What: Metabolic Science in Art, a juried art exhibition that stemmed from a collaboration of UNT College of Visual Arts and Design and Chemistry professors and students.
When/Where: Nov. 8 to 23 at UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St., Denton. Hours are 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday with extended hours until 8 p.m. Thursday; and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission: Free
More information: For more information, visit the exhibition’s website at...
UNT early music ensembles perform Vespers of 1610 edition prepared by College of Music students
What: UNT College of Music’s Collegium Singers, members of the Baroque Orchestra and guest artists give two performances of Claudio Monteverdi’s Vespers of 1610. The edition that will be performed was prepared by 10 College of Music students and music history professor Hendrik Schulze.
When/Where: 8 p.m. Oct. 25 (Friday) at Cathedral Guadalupe, 2215 Ross Ave., in Dallas and 8 p.m. Oct. 26 (Saturday) at Winspear Hall in the Murchison Performing Arts Center, 2100 Interstate 35E, in Denton. The Denton concert will also be streamed online at...
UNT College of Music presents Music of the Kennedy White House in Dallas
What: Music of the Kennedy White House presented by the UNT College of Music
When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 (Sunday)
Where: Dallas City Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St., Dallas
Tickets: $10 students and seniors, $20 general admission, $30 VIP seating tickets available at www.theMPAC.com/tickets
DENTON, Texas (UNT) – After 50 years, the tragedy of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination...
UNT Fine Arts Series brings Van Cliburn piano competition medalist Sean Chen for Oct. 17 performance
What: The University of North Texas Fine Art Series presents 2013 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Crystal Award Winner Sean Chen in concert
When: 8 p.m. Oct. 17 (Thursday)
Where: Murchison Performing Arts Center, 2100 N. I-35E, Denton
Tickets: $10 for general public; $5 for UNT faculty, staff and Alumni Association members; free for UNT students with valid ID. UNT student tickets...
Games will teach research ethics to University of North Texas graduate students
DENTON (UNT), Texas — Pressured to complete a thesis or doctoral dissertation with viable research results, a graduate student may be tempted to include false data or plagiarize others’ findings.
A group of University of North Texas researchers has received a $300,000, three-year National Science Foundation grant to develop three interactive games focusing on research ethics that graduate students will use to add to the ethics training already offered by UNT’s Toulouse...
UNT College of Music's Instrument Petting Zoo invites kids to try musical instruments
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What: The College of Music’s Instrument Petting Zoo, featuring a short concert followed by the opportunity for children in grades 2 through 5 to play orchestral instruments, instructed by music education students.
When: 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 19 (Saturday)
Where: Recital Hall, Room 301 in the College of Music, 415 Avenue C, Denton. Directions can be found at...