Arts and Music
Monday, February 12, 2018
Children, families will find lots to enjoy – and relate to – in the musical “Imagine,” presented by UNT March 8-10
What: “Imagine,” a children’s musical presented by the University of North Texas’ Department of Dance and Theatre, about a child and his imaginary friend, T-Rex.
When: 7:30 p.m. March 8-9 (Thursday-Friday), 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. March 10 (Saturday)
Where: Studio Theater, Radio Television Film and Performing Arts Building, 1179 Union Circle, Denton, Texas.
Cost: Tickets cost $7.50 for students, UNT faculty/staff and senior...
Thursday, February 8, 2018
UNT jazz professor takes talents to New York to perform with big names at internationally lauded club
DENTON (UNT), Texas - It’s always exciting to get the band back together, but especially so for Davy Mooney, assistant professor of jazz guitar at the University of North Texas, who’s bringing his Hope of Home band together for a rare New York appearance. The band, which consists of some of the biggest names in jazz – Brian Blade, drummer for musicians ranging from Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell, to UNT alumna Norah Jones; Jon Cowherd, pianist and composer who’s worked with the likes of Rosanna Cash, Cassandra Wilson and Iggy Pop; John Ellis, saxophonist and composer who has played with...
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Gospel Meets Jazz concert at UNT celebrates Black History
What: Gospel Meets Jazz conducted by Brad Leali.
When: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 11 (Sunday).
Where: Paul Voertman Concert Hall, 415 S. Ave. C in Denton.
Cost: Free.
Media: Download image here.
DENTON (UNT), Texas – Brad Leali, College of Music jazz...
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Jane Goodall to speak as part of UNT’S Distinguished Lecture Series
What: University of North Texas Distinguished Lecture Series presents Jane Goodall, acclaimed environmental and animal conservationist.
When: 7 p.m. April 9 (Monday)
Where: UNT Coliseum, 600 Ave. D
Cost: Free to UNT students; $5 for a student guest (one allowed); $10 for faculty, staff and alumni; and $20 for general admission. Tickets are available at 8 a.m. Feb. 12 for students and at 8 a.m. Feb....
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Student director adds unique twist to UNT’s production of “Flowers for Algernon”
What: “Flowers for Algernon,” a play presented by the University of North Texas Department of Dance and Theatre, about a man who is mentally challenged and undergoes an experimental surgery designed to boost his intelligence.
When: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22, 23 and 24 (Thursday-Saturday).
Where: Room 127 in RTFP Building, 1179 Union Circle in Denton.
Tickets: Audience members can purchase tickets at the box...
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
UNT hosts national student electronic music festival
DENTON (UNT), Texas - The seventh annual National Student Electronic Music Event is coming to the University of North Texas College of Music. There have been 157 submissions for the festival, including works for fixed media (stereo and multichannel), instruments + electronics, audiovisual works, actor + electronics and one sound installation for robotic performers.
What: The 7th annual National Student Electronic Music...
Monday, February 5, 2018
Poet Ruth Ellen Kocher, Booker Award-winning writer Paul Beatty to visit UNT
DENTON (UNT), Texas - A prolific poet and an award-winning novelist will visit the University of North Texas this spring.
Poet Ruth Ellen Kocher and Booker Prize-winning novelist Paul Beatty will speak at UNT as part of the Visiting Writers Series. The event is sponsored by the Department of English.
Ruth Ellen Kocher: February 27 (Tuesday)
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Thursday, February 1, 2018
Famed composer Bruce Broughton joins UNT Symphonic Band for concert featuring his music
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Bruce Broughton, 10-time Emmy Award winner and 2017-18 University of North Texas composer-in-residence, will return to the College of Music to join the Symphonic Band in a performance of his compositions and participate in a unique on-stage conversation where he will discuss his music, career and contributions live for the audience. Media: Download image...
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
UNT’s Urban Network to host roundtable symposium for students
What: Urban Encounters:People, Places and Politics of the City, a roundtable symposium from the UNT Urban Network.
When: 2-5 p.m. Feb. 5 (Monday).
Where: Willis Library, room 140.
Cost: Free.
DENTON (UNT), Texas — A broad group of faculty comprising the new UNT “Urban Network” is holding their first event called “Urban Encounters:...
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
UNT art history professor earns Warhol honor
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Nada Shabout, art history professor and coordinator of the Contemporary Arab and Muslim Cultural Studies Initiative in the College of Visual Arts and Design, has earned a $50,000 Creative Capital | Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant.
The grant was created to support writers who address contemporary visual art. Shabout was one of only 20 selected for awards and one of eight recipients in the “Books...