News & Events
UNC Asheville Holiday Concert Set for December 5
November 17, 2010
UNC Asheville’s Music Department will offer its popular annual holiday concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, in the University's Lipinsky Auditorium.
UNC Asheville’s Blowers Gallery Hosts Exhibition by Senior Emily O'Brien
November 17, 2010
UNC Asheville's Blowers Gallery will display a collection of oil paintings, mixed media works and drawings by senior Emily O'Brien from December 1-17. The exhibition, "Transformation through Displacement," is based on O'Brien's experiences while studying abroad in France.
Theatre UNCA Stages Series of Tennessee Williams' Short Plays
November 3, 2010
Theatre UNCA continues its fall season with three one-act plays by Tennessee Williams, including "The Strangest Kind of Romance," "Portrait of a Madonna" and "Talk to Me Like the Rain and Let Me Listen" from November 18-20. These performances are the last of a series of Williams' one-act plays staged throughout the fall semester. Performances will take place at UNC Asheville’s Carol Belk Theater. Curtain is 8 p.m. All shows are open to the public.
Slam poet Bobby LeFebre performs at UNC Asheville
November 2, 2010
Spoken word artist, actor and activist Bobby LeFebre will bring his award-winning slam poetry to UNC Asheville for a performance at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, in UNC Asheville's Highsmith University Union Grotto. The event will begin with an open mic slam; the content of this performance may not be suitable for younger audiences. The event is free and open to the public. The UNC Asheville student group HOLA (Herman@s Orgullos@s en Las Americas) will sell t-shirts and accept donations to benefit its scholarship fund.
UNC Asheville senior holds art exhibit
November 1, 2010
"Neither here nor there," an exhibition of paintings, drawing transfers and a sound installation by UNC Asheville senior Giedre Krulikas, will be on view from November 12-23 in UNC Asheville's S. Tucker Cooke Gallery, located on the main floor of Owen Hall.
UNC Asheville Dance Program Hosts Benefit Performance, "Everybody Can-Can"
October 28, 2010
UNC Asheville's Dance Program will hold its 13th annual benefit performance "Everybody Can-Can" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, in UNC Asheville's Lipinsky Auditorium. Admission is $5 or four cans of food at the door. All canned goods will be donated to Manna Food Bank and cash proceeds will benefit UNC Asheville's Dance Program.
Photography Exhibition by UNC Asheville Student Brandon Phillips
October 25, 2010
"Lilliputia," an exhibition of 12 photographs by UNC Asheville senior Brandon Phillips, will be on view in UNC Asheville's Highsmith University Union Gallery from October 29 – November 9. Phillips' exhibit explores the nature of the human image by presenting a doll as "human." The show is a culmination of Phillips' work toward a bachelor's degree at UNC Asheville. There is an opening reception at 6 p.m. on October 29. The event is free and open to the public.
Theatre UNCA Stages Series of Tennessee Williams' Short Plays
October 15, 2010
Theatre UNCA continues its series of Tennessee Williams' one-act plays with "27 Wagons Full of Cotton," "Auto Da Fe" and "This Property is Condemned" from October 21-23. These performances are the second of a series of Williams' one-act plays to be staged throughout the fall semester. Performances will take place at UNC Asheville’s Carol Belk Theater. Curtain is 8 p.m. Watch a brief trailer about the shows on You Tube.
Sierra Club’s New Executive Director to Speak at UNC Asheville October 21
October 12, 2010
Michael Brune, executive director of the Sierra Club, will discuss global environmental challenges at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, at UNC Asheville's Humanities Lecture Hall. Joining Brune will be Tom Peterson, from the NOAA's National Climatic Data Center in Asheville, who will give an introductory talk on climate change.
UNC Asheville’s Music Department Continues Fall Concert Season;
October 11, 2010
UNC Asheville's Music Department will continue its fall concert season with eight performances in October and November, including a special program of holiday music. The concerts, which will be held on campus, feature student and guest musicians. Admission for each concert is $5 at the door, and free for students with ID.
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