Stories Tagged ‘Culture’ 
Chris Kozak Jazz Quintet Concert at UA to Highlight Realizing the Dream Events
The Chris Kozak Jazz Quintet, with Eric Essix on guitar, will highlight the 2012 Martin Luther King Jr. Realizing the Dream celebration, a series of special activities honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, in the Moody Music Building Concert Hall on The University of Alabama campus.
Alabama Is Home to More Than 400,000 Veterans, According to UA Data Center
The nation is preparing to observe Veterans Day 2011, and among those to be honored are more than 400,000 Alabamians, according to Annette Watters, manager of the Alabama State Data Center at The University of Alabama.
UA Opens Paul R. Jones Gallery of Art in Downtown Tuscaloosa with ‘Icon’ Exhibit
The University of Alabama has established an art gallery in downtown Tuscaloosa that will exhibit works year round from the Paul R. Jones Collection of American Art.
Historian to Discuss Study of Islam at UA’s Aronov Lecture
Dr. Aaron Hughes, the Gordon and Gretchen Gross Professor of Jewish Studies in the department of history at the University of Buffalo, State University of New York, will give The University of Alabama department of religious studies' ninth annual Aaron Aronov Lecture at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, in Gorgas Library, room 205.
Knap-in Event Returns to UA’s Moundville Archaeological Park
The Moundville Knap-in, which celebrates Native American crafts and games, returns Friday, March 11 through Sunday, March 13 at the The University of Alabama's Moundville Archaeological Musem.
Trombonist with New York Philharmonic to Perform at UA in Celebrity Series
Joseph Alessi, principal trombone of the New York Philharmonic, will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, as part of The University of Alabama School of Music Celebrity Series.
UA’s ‘Motion’ to Explore Aspects of Buddhism
The program "Buddhism in Motion: Perspectives on the Cultural History of a Major World Philosophy" will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1, in 205 Gorgas Library on The University of Alabama campus.
Actress Presents Coming-of-Age Tale in ‘Palestine’ at UA
“Palestine,” a one-woman performance by Najla Said, will be presented at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, at the Heritage Room in The University of Alabama's Ferguson Center.
Music, Crafts and Culture: UA’s Moundville Native American Festival Returns
Two Native American Music Award winners – Muscogee flutist Billy Whitefox and Cherokee guitarist and vocalist Michael Jacobs – highlight this year's Moundville Native American Festival, from Wednesday, Oct. 6 to Saturday, Oct. 9 at The University of Alabama's Moundville Archaeological Park.
Authors Offer Readings, Advice, Panels During UA Creative Campus Event
The University of Alabama's Creative Campus will host a reading and several events centered on writing Monday, Sept. 13, and Tuesday, Sept. 14, on campus.
Wikipedia Founder Launches UA’s Liberty and Power Lecture Series
Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia and a University of Alabama alumnus, will launch the Liberty and Power Lecture Series at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at the Ferguson Center Auditorium.
State’s Hispanic Population Higher than Estimated, According to Census Bureau
The Census Bureau has revised its previous estimate of Alabama's 2009 Hispanic population upward by nearly 18,000, according to the State Data Center at The University of Alabama.
UA Theatre Professor to Perform One-Woman Show in New York, Edinburgh
Allison Hetzel, assistant professor of theatre and dance at The University of Alabama, will present her one-woman show “Considering Georgia O’Keeffe” in July at the East to Edinburgh Festival in New York City and in August at Scotland's Edinburgh Fringe Festival, one of the top theater festivals in the world.
UA’s Moundville Celebration Marks Reopening of Museum
Living history and craft demonstrations, music, dance, children's activities and crafts will help visitors celebrate the reopening of Jones Archaeological Museum at Moundville Archaeological Park.
Some Areas of State Changing Considerably, Census Shows
The populations of three areas of Alabama seem to be undergoing considerable social change, judging from population estimates just released for 2009.
UA’s Creative Campus Brings Back Storytelling Festival
The University of Alabama Creative Campus Initiative's Second Black Warrior Storytelling Festival will be from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 28, at the Park at Manderson Landing at the base of Hackberry Lane and Jack Warner Parkway in Tuscaloosa.
Druid City Arts Festival Highlights Area’s Music; UA Co-Sponsors
The University of Alabama's Creative Campus Initiative presents the first Druid City Arts Festival Saturday, March 27, on the City Fest Lot in downtown Tuscaloosa.
What’s in the Box? UA’s Alabama Museum of Natural History to Reveal Time Capsule
During a Smith Hall Homecoming celebration from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 10, a time capsule placed in the hall's cornerstone will be opened. The event celebrates the 100th anniversary of Smith Hall, home of UA Museums' Alabama Museum of Natural History.
Acclaimed Pianist Spencer Myer to Perform for UA’s Celebrity Series
Spencer Myer, who is rapidly becoming known as one of the most outstanding pianists of his generation, will perform on The University of Alabama campus at 2 p.m. March 28 in the Concert Hall of the Moody Music Building.
Making a Point: Knap-in Returns to UA’s Moundville Park
Stone toolmakers, artists who work with primitive techniques, and technology specialists will demonstrate and sell their works at The University of Alabama's Moundville Archaeological Park, Friday, March 12 through Sunday, March 14, at the 10th Knap-in and Primitive Arts Meet.
Documentary Screening at UA Explores Killing of Asian-American
Documentary filmmaker Curtis Chin will introduce and screen his 2009 film “Vincent Who?” at 7 p.m. Monday, March 8, in ten Hoor Hall Hall, room 116, on The University of Alabama campus. Chin also will answer questions after the screening, which is free and open to the public.
UA’s Sarah Moody Gallery Presents Prints by Jasper Johns
The University of Alabama's Sarah Moody Gallery of Art presents a selection of prints by Jasper Johns for its annual Farley Moody Galbraith Endowed Exhibition. An opening reception for the show will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25.
UA’s Asian Studies Program Screens Award-Winning Films on Mondays
Award-winning films about Asia will be screened as one of the film series that the UA Asian Studies Program is presenting this semester. Six films will be shown each Monday from Feb. 15 until March 29 (with the exception of spring break on Monday, March 15).
UA Conference Focuses on Latinos, Latinas in U.S. South
The University of Alabama is hosting the first conference to look at the lives of Latinas and Latinos in the southern United States. “Latinas/os in the U.S. South: Immigration, Integration and Identity” will be held Friday, Feb. 19, at the Hotel Capstone on the UA campus.
UA Presents Prize-Winning Fantasy Writer Gaiman at Bama Theatre
Neil Gaiman, the award-winning author of the fantasy novels “The Graveyard Book,” “Coraline,” “Stardust,” “American Gods” and “Anansi Boys,” will read from his work at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, at the Bama Theatre in Tuscaloosa.