News & Events
One Leg Up Plays UNC Asheville's Concerts on the Quad
July 6, 2010
UNC Asheville's 28th annual Concerts on the Quad summer music series continues with a performance by the five-piece Gypsy jazz band One Leg Up at 7 p.m. Monday, July 12, on the Quad. The band features John Steinman on guitar and vocals; Jim Tanner on guitar; Mike Guzalak on clarinet, sax and vocals; Zak Page on bass; and Steve Trismen on violin and vocals. The event is free and open to the public.
April Verch Plays UNC Asheville's Concerts on the Quad
July 1, 2010
UNC Asheville's 28th annual Concerts on the Quad summer music series continues with a performance by renowned Canadian fiddler April Verch at 7 p.m. Monday, July 5, on the Quad. Verch will play with band mates Clay Ross on guitar and Cody Walters on upright-electric bass and banjo. The event is free and open to the public.
UNC Asheville Hosts Historical Exhibit on the Urban Influences on the Blue Ridge Parkway
July 1, 2010
In honor of the 75th anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway, UNC Asheville's Ramsey Library is hosting a special historical exhibit, "Not So 'Back of Beyond': Urban Echoes on the Blue Ridge Parkway," which explores the urban influences on the aesthetics, politics, socioeconomics, people and environment of the parkway. The exhibit will be on view through August 14 in UNC Asheville's Blowers Gallery, located on the main level of Ramsey Library. The exhibition is free and open to the public.
UNC Asheville Hosts Exhibit by Windgate Fellow Sculptor Ben Reid
June 15, 2010
"Visiting Hours," an installation of six sculptures with moving elements by Raleigh artist Benjamin Reid, will be on view at UNC Asheville's Highsmith University Union from June 17-August 5. An opening reception and artist talk will be held from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 17, in the gallery. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public.
UNC Asheville's Concerts on the Quad Continues with ELM Collective
June 15, 2010
UNC Asheville's 28th annual Concerts on the Quad summer music series continues with the world music sounds of ELM Collective at 7 p.m. Monday, June 21, on the Quad. The event is free and open to the public.
UNC Asheville Kicks Off 28th Annual Concerts on the Quad Summer Music Series
May 26, 2010
Music lovers of all ages will enjoy free concerts at UNC Asheville’s 28th annual Concerts on the Quad summer music series. Concerts get under way at 7 p.m. each Monday evening June 14-July 21 on UNC Asheville’s Quad. The series will conclude with special, ticketed performances of the Folkmoot USA Festival on July 24-25.
UNC Asheville Seniors Exhibit Art Work on Campus
May 11, 2010
Four UNC Asheville seniors will hold art exhibitions on campus beginning May 14. All shows are free and open to the public.Great Smokies Writing Progam Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Special Event
May 5, 2010
UNC Asheville's Great Smokies Writing Program will celebrate its 10th anniversary and the recent launch of its online literary journal, "The Great Smokies Review," with a reading by local authors at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 16. The free event will be held at Malaprop's Bookstore/Café, 55 Haywood St., downtown Asheville.Senior Holds Ceramic Art Exhibit on Campus
May 5, 2010
"Impressions," an exhibition of 40 pieces of functional, wood-fired ceramics by UNC Asheville senior Chelsea Mahan, will be on view in the UNC Asheville Highsmith University Union Gallery from May 14-25. An opening reception will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, May 14, in the gallery.Music Department Wraps Up Spring Concert Season with Gala Show
April 22, 2010
The UNC Asheville Music Department will wrap up the spring concert season with its annual Gala Concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 2, in UNC Asheville's Lipinsky Auditorium. The concert will include performances from various UNC Asheville musical ensembles, from a string quartet to a vocal jazz ensemble. Tickets are $5 at the door.Contact Information
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