Arts & Culture

Paul R. Jones Gallery to Show Student-Produced Exhibit “Eclectic Way”

Paul R. Jones Gallery to Show Student-Produced Exhibit “Eclectic Way”

The Paul R. Jones Gallery will open its newest exhibit, “Eclectic Way,” this Friday, Nov. 3. The exhibit runs through Dec. 15 and features the work of UA undergraduate students alongside works from the Paul R. Jones Collection of American Art.

Ensemble to Perform ‘Born to Be Wild’ with Steppenwolf Keyboardist

Ensemble to Perform ‘Born to Be Wild’ with Steppenwolf Keyboardist

On Friday, Nov. 3, Steppenwolf keyboardist and University of Alabama instructor of music administration Michael Wilk will join the UA Horn Studio to perform a special rendition of the band’s 1968 worldwide hit “Born to Be Wild.”

Diwali Celebration at UA

Diwali Celebration at UA

Diwali is the Indian festival of light. The October event was cohosted by UA’s International Students Association, the UA South Asian Society and UA Honors College Assembly. Through this event, the UA community found a transformative and powerful way to experience a culture.

Renowned International Artist, UA Alum: ‘Sharing is Growth’

Renowned International Artist, UA Alum: ‘Sharing is Growth’

Acclaimed multi-medium artist and University of Alabama alumnus Fred “Nall” Hollis debuted a collection of etchings and other works Friday at UA.

Award-winning Jazz Artist Kicks Off Sonic Frontiers Concert Series

Award-winning Jazz Artist Kicks Off Sonic Frontiers Concert Series

Acclaimed jazz musician Wadada Leo Smith will headline the first concert of the 2017-2018 University of Alabama Sonic Frontiers concert series. The concert will be Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at UA’s Frank Moody Music Building concert hall. Admission is free.

Jazz Artist Kicks Off Sonic Frontiers Concert Series

Jazz Artist Kicks Off Sonic Frontiers Concert Series

Acclaimed jazz musician Wadada Leo Smith will headline the first concert of the 2017-2018 University of Alabama Sonic Frontiers concert series Oct. 15. The concert will start at 7:30 p.m. at UA’s Frank Moody Music Building concert hall. Admission is free.

Museums’ Collections Spotlight: Gorgas House Grand Piano

Museums’ Collections Spotlight: Gorgas House Grand Piano

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

UA Students Build Sculptures for Parks After Winning Art Competition

UA Students Build Sculptures for Parks After Winning Art Competition

About a year ago, the Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authority along with the Arts & Humanities Council of Tuscaloosa approached University of Alabama Art and Sculpture Professor Craig Wedderspoon with the idea of putting public art in all the county’s parks. The first sculptures will be installed in the near future.

That “ONE” in a Million

That “ONE” in a Million

Performing in front of millions of fans each year, the Million Dollar Band has been a Crimson Tide tradition for 105 years. But what does it take to become that “ONE” in a million?

UA Doctoral Student Named One of the Best Horn Players in the World

UA Doctoral Student Named One of the Best Horn Players in the World

Joshua Williams, a 25-year-old Tuscaloosa native, will have to get used to being called the “best of the best” after winning first place in the professional division of the International Horn Competition of America.