Arts & Culture

‘Community Without Borders’ Theme of Hispanic Latino Heritage Month

‘Community Without Borders’ Theme of Hispanic Latino Heritage Month

“A Community Without  Borders” is the theme for the 2018 Hispanic Latino Heritage Month at The University of Alabama. Highlights for the event, which ends Oct. 16, includes lectures, campus dialogues and activities.

UA’s Moundville Park Celebrates 30th Native American Festival Oct. 3-6

UA’s Moundville Park Celebrates 30th Native American Festival Oct. 3-6

The University of Alabama’s Moundville Archaeological Park will host the 30th annual Moundville Native American Festival Oct. 3-6.

Expert to Give ‘Apocalypse Illuminated’ Lecture

Expert to Give ‘Apocalypse Illuminated’ Lecture

Dr. Richard K. Emmerson, dean emeritus of the school of liberal arts at Manhattan College, will provide artistic insight into the imagery of the book of the Apocalypse, also known as the Biblical book of Revelation, during a public lecture, “Apocalypse Illuminated,” at UA.

‘Separate and Equal’ to Preview in Tuscaloosa Before NYC Premiere

‘Separate and Equal’ to Preview in Tuscaloosa Before NYC Premiere

Before its big New York City premiere and month-long run at the award-winning 59E59 Theaters Sept. 5, West Alabama residents will get to preview The University of Alabama-created play, “Separate and Equal,” at the Marian Gallaway Theatre Aug. 28-31 at 7 p.m.

Violinist to Present Realizing the Dream Performing Arts Event

Violinist to Present Realizing the Dream Performing Arts Event

The 2018 Realizing the Dream performing arts event will take place Thursday, Aug. 30, at 6:30 p.m., at the Alabama Power Recital Hall on the Shelton State Community College campus.

UA Doctoral Student Headlining 50th International Horn Symposium

UA Doctoral Student Headlining 50th International Horn Symposium

Joshua Williams, first-place winner of last year’s International Horn Competition of America, will be a featured artist at the 50th International Horn Society Summer Symposium in Muncie, Indiana, July 30 through Aug. 5.

UA Dance Students to Perform in Edinburgh Festival

UA Dance Students to Perform in Edinburgh Festival

The Yonder Contemporary Dance Company, a collective in The University of Alabama’s department of theatre and dance, will present a 50-minute concert titled “IRL” during the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland.

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UA Professor to Perform at Edinburgh Festival in ‘Step Mama Drama!’

Allison Hetzel, associate professor of voice and acting, will perform the one-woman show “Step Mama Drama!” at the  Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland.

‘Blue Star’ Families to Receive Free Admission to UA Museums

‘Blue Star’ Families to Receive Free Admission to UA Museums

Active duty military members and their families can enter University of Alabama museums free of charge beginning Monday, May 28 as part of their Blue Star Museums program.

Play about Race, Basketball Wins Professor National Arts Grant

Play about Race, Basketball Wins Professor National Arts Grant

Seth Panitch, professor of acting and head of The University of Alabama’s acting programs, was awarded a $10,000 National Endowment of the Arts grant to produce his upcoming play, “Separate and Equal.”