Arts & Culture

Civil War Opera Lands National Recognition

Civil War Opera Lands National Recognition

The University of Alabama’s Opera Theatre won second place in the National Opera Association’s Opera Production Competition for its earlier world-premiere chamber opera production “Freedom and Fire! A Civil War Story.”

UA Launches Campaign for Performing Arts on Former Bryce Property

UA Launches Campaign for Performing Arts on Former Bryce Property

The University of Alabama has launched a campaign to raise $15 million in private donations to support the construction of a new Performing Arts Academic Center on the former Bryce Hospital property.

Music Student Becomes Capstone Village’s Own Artist in Residence

Music Student Becomes Capstone Village’s Own Artist in Residence

A pilot program brings together a doctoral student and residents of the on-campus retirement community. The common bond? Love of beautiful music.

A Sweet Taste of Culture for International Students

A Sweet Taste of Culture for International Students

International students experience American Christmas traditions — decorating cookies, making gingerbread houses and singing carols — for the first time.

Museums’ Collections Spotlight: Clovis-Type Projectile Points

Museums’ Collections Spotlight: Clovis-Type Projectile Points

The Museums’ Collections Spotlight is a weekly feature that highlights an item from The University of Alabama Museums’ Collections.

UA Opera Theatre Presents ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’

UA Opera Theatre Presents ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’

The third annual performance of “Amahl and the Night Visitors” will be presented Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. at Bryant-Jordan Hall. The 50-minute opera is free and open to the public.

‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’ Comes to UA Opera Theatre

‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’ Comes to UA Opera Theatre

The University of Alabama’s Opera Theatre is presenting its third annual performance of “Amahl and the Night Visitors” Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. at Bryant-Jordan Hall. The 50-minute opera is free and open to the public.

UA Dance Group Previews Edinburgh Fringe Offering

UA Dance Group Previews Edinburgh Fringe Offering

Yonder Contemporary Dance Company will debut a piece titled “IRL” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, at Morgan Auditorium. The performance is free and open to the public. Yonder is comprised of University of Alabama students and is presenting this preview performance to prepare for a week of shows at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August 2018. 

Museums’ Collections Spotlight: Ordovician Starfish

Museums’ Collections Spotlight: Ordovician Starfish

The Museums’ Collections Spotlight is a monthly feature that highlights an item from The University of Alabama Museums’ Collections.

APT Films Program at UA’s Moundville Archaeological Park

APT Films Program at UA’s Moundville Archaeological Park

Two UA faculty members recently assisted a film crew from Alabama Public Television at Moundville Archaeological Park in the development of a new program titled “Archaeology Adventures.”