Arts and Music
Thursday, February 15, 2018
Festival, Feb. 23-25 at UNT, showcases Latin American filmmakers
DENTON (UNT), Texas - A film festival at the University of North Texas gives Latino filmmakers an opportunity to show off their perspective on the screen.
Festival de Cine Latino Americano, sponsored by the non-profit organization of the same name and UNT’s Department of Media Arts, will take place Feb. 23-25 (Friday-Sunday).
The event begins with the red carpet and reception at 6 p.m. Feb. 23 (Friday) and a screening of “La Habitacion,” a drama from Mexico...
Thursday, February 15, 2018
One O’Clock Lab Band to perform with critically acclaimed jazz saxophonist
What: UNT One O’Clock Lab Band directed by Alan Baylock, will perform with guest artist Jimmy Heath.
When: 8 p.m. March 1 (Thursday)
Where: Margot and Bill Winspear Performance Hall in the Murchison Performing Arts Center, 2100 Interstate 35E, Denton.
Cost: $15 for the public; $10 for UNT faculty, staff and Alumni Association members; free for UNT students. Students can pick up their free ticket at the Murchison Performing Arts Center...
Thursday, February 15, 2018
Activist, poet, educator and self-proclaimed “ghetto potter” Roberto Lugo to share powerful message in Denton
DENTON (UNT), Texas - He’s known for ceramics that, while beautiful, tend to be a little rough around the edges, much like Roberto Lugo himself. The activist, poet, educator and self-proclaimed “ghetto potter” is bringing his art, story and experiences to Denton.
“It’s impossible for someone to attend one of his talks and not be moved,” said Brooks Oliver, ceramics program coordinator and lecturer. “His work really gives a voice to minorities and underrepresented communities. It starts conversations at a time when our society is very...
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
UNT opera director brings his expertise of Weill to interpretation of “Street Scene”
DENTON (UNT), Texas - Jonathan Eaton, University of North Texas College of Music Margot and Bill Winspear Chair in Opera Studies, wants to transport his audience to a New York tenement in the sweltering summer of 1946 for a classic American story of love and loss, heartbreak and hope when he presents Kurt Weill’s classic, “Street Scene.”
“One of the fascinating things about ‘Street Scene’...
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.
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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...