To complement our weekly Monday morning NC State arts updates, we offer a two-month list of upcoming events and exhibitions published on the first day of each month.
Questions? Contact Mark Tulbert at mktulber@ncsu.edu.
January 2024
Monday, January 1
NEW YEAR’S DAY.
Friday, January 5
Arts NC State: Winter Welcome Week event at the Gregg Museum. Bracelets and Blow-Up Art. Make bracelets, tour the exhibition of giant inflatables, and enjoy free doughnuts. Please register. 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Monday, January 8
The Crafts Center opens for spring semester.
Crafts Center: New exhibition opens. Dominick Rapone: Nature’s Whispers. Open through April 22, with a reception on Friday, Jan. 19.
Thursday, January 11
Gregg Museum of Art & Design: Thirst4Architecture Happy Hour with NCModernist, 5 to 7 p.m. Registration required.
Monday, January 15
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY. University closed.
Tuesday, January 16
Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Arts Now Series concert featuring Phil Barham (saxophone) and Anatoly Larkin (piano). 7:30 p.m. Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre.
University Theatre Workshop Series: Costume Crafting Night. Learn more and register. Two sessions: 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Wednesday, January 17
University Theatre Workshop Series: Getting Into Community Theatre. Learn more and register. 6 p.m. Frank Thompson Hall.
Thursday, January 18
University Theatre Workshop Series: Auditioning – How to Start and How to Grow. Learn more and register. 3 p.m. Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre.
Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Free dance master class (contemporary with Frankie Lee). Open to NC State students, faculty and staff. Carmichael Gym, Dance Studio 2307. 5:30 p.m.
Friday, January 19
Crafts Center: Exhibition reception for Dominick Rapone: Nature’s Whispers. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 20
University Theatre Studio Series: Ex-Boyfriends. A staged reading of a new play by alumna Dani Coan. 7 p.m. Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre.
Wednesday, January 24
University Theatre: Audition orientation for Ada and the Engine. Thompson Hall. 7 p.m.
Thursday, January 25
NC State LIVE and Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Free dance master class with members of Compagnie Hervé KOUBI (contemporary dance, hip-hop and capoeira fusion). Open to NC State students, faculty and staff. Carmichael Gym, Dance Studio 2307. 5:30 p.m.
Gregg Museum of Art & Design: Free screening of The Red Balloon (1956), the Academy Award-winning 1956 French film short written and directed by Albert Lamorisse. Presented in conjunction with the Gregg exhibition BLOW UP II: Inflatable Contemporary Art. 6 p.m.
University Theatre: Auditions for Ada and the Engine (day 1 of 2). Thompson Hall. 7 p.m.
Friday, January 26
University Theatre Workshop Series: Loud and Clear – A Voice Workshop Emphasizing Articulation. 4 p.m. Frank Thompson Hall.
University Theatre: Auditions for Ada and the Engine (day 2 of 2). Thompson Hall. 7 p.m.
Saturday, January 27
Gregg Museum of Art & Design: Last day for BLOW UP II: Inflatable Contemporary Art. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
University Theatre Workshop Series: Sketch Comedy Crash Course – What is it, and how do I start making it? Learn more and register. 1 p.m. Frank Thompson Hall.
NC State LIVE: Dance performance by Compagnie Hervé KOUBI. 7:30 p.m. in Stewart Theatre.
Monday, January 29
University Theatre Workshop Series: Costume Crafting Night. Learn more and register. Two sessions: 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
February 2024
Thursday, February 1
Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Free dance master class (house dance with Brianna Forbes). Open to NC State students, faculty and staff. Carmichael Gym, Dance Studio 2307. 5:30 p.m.
University Theatre Workshop Series: Embroidery art. Learn more and register. 6 p.m. Frank Thompson Hall.
Friday, February 2
Crafts Center: Mindful Crafts with the Pack. The Crafts Center is partnering with Prevention Services on a new drop-in space for students. Noon to 2 p.m.
University Theatre Workshop Series: Loud and Clear – Freeing tension in the jaw, tongue and soft palate. 4 p.m. Frank Thompson Hall.
Monday, February 5
University Theatre: UT hosts Sips and Scripts. Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre. 8 p.m.
Tuesday, February 6
University Theatre Workshop Series: Costume Crafting Night. Learn more and register. Two sessions: 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Frank Thompson Hall.
Thursday, February 8
Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Free dance master class (American College Dance Festival audition and modern dance class with Nile H. Russell). Open to NC State students, faculty and staff. Carmichael Gym, Dance Studio 2307. 5:30 p.m.
Gregg Museum of Art & Design: Artist talk with ceramicist Paul Devoti. 6 p.m.
NC State LIVE: Murielle Elizéon and Shana Tucker in When We were Queens… (day 1 of 5). Presented at the NC Museum of Art. 6:30 p.m.
Friday, February 9
University Theatre Workshop Series: Loud and Clear – Voice Workshop (physical alignment, vibration and resonance). 4 p.m. Frank Thompson Hall.
NC State LIVE: Murielle Elizéon and Shana Tucker in When We were Queens… (day 2 of 5). Presented at the NC Museum of Art. 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 10
Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Open piano lesson with Vedrana Subotic. 11 a.m. Broughton Hall, room 1404.
Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Piano recital by Vedrana Subotic. 4 p.m. Titmus Theatre.
University Theatre: QuickSCRIPTS. Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre. 8 p.m.
Sunday, February 11
NC State LIVE: Murielle Elizéon and Shana Tucker in When We were Queens… (day 3 of 5). Presented at the NC Museum of Art. 6:30 p.m. (added performance)
Tuesday, February 13
WELLNESS DAY (no classes).
University Theatre Workshop Series: Spoken word workshop with 2023 Piedmont Laureate Dasan Anahu. 2 p.m. Frank Thompson Hall, room 150.
Gregg Museum of Art & Design: Yoga in the galleries (NC State students only). 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 15
Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Free dance master class (hip-hop with Frankie Lee). Open to NC State students, faculty and staff. Carmichael Gym, Dance Studio 2307. 5:30 p.m.
NC State LIVE: Murielle Elizéon and Shana Tucker in When We were Queens… (day 4 of 5). Presented at the NC Museum of Art. 6:30 p.m.
Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Arts NOW Series concert by percussionist Quintin Mallette. 7:30 p.m. Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre.
University Theatre: Jekyll & Hyde (day 1 of 4). 7:30 p.m. Stewart Theatre.
Friday, February 16
University Theatre Workshop Series: Live mix for musicals with sound engineer Eric Collins. 5 p.m. Frank Thompson Hall, room 150.
NC State LIVE: Murielle Elizéon and Shana Tucker in When We were Queens… (day 5 of 5). Presented at the NC Museum of Art. 6:30 p.m.
University Theatre: Jekyll & Hyde (day 2 of 4). 7:30 p.m. Stewart Theatre.
Saturday, February 17
University Theatre: Jekyll & Hyde (day 3 of 4). 7:30 p.m. Stewart Theatre.
Sunday, February 18
University Theatre: Jekyll & Hyde (day 4 of 4). 7:30 p.m. Stewart Theatre.
Wednesday, February 21
University Theatre Workshop Series: The Theatrical Design Process. Learn more and register. 6 p.m. Frank Thompson Hall.
Thursday, February 22
Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Free dance master class (Native American pow wow with Ryan Dial). Open to NC State students, faculty and staff. Carmichael Gym, Dance Studio 2307. 5:30 p.m.
Gregg Museum of Art & Design: Free film screening of MANA – beyond belief. Recently retired Gregg Museum director Roger Manley, co-director of MANA, will introduce the film with Q&A afterward. 6 p.m.
Department of Performing Arts and Technology: NC State Jazz Spring Showcase, featuring the Jazz Orchestra, Jazz Lab Band, and jazz combos. 7:30 p.m. Stewart Theatre.
Friday, February 23
University Theatre Workshop Series: Creative Living: Simple, Everyday Practices. Learn more and register. 1 p.m. Frank Thompson Hall.
University Theatre presents the Comedic Improvisational Alliance. 7 p.m. Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre.
University Theatre: Auditions for TheatreFEST 2024, open to students, campus and the community.
Saturday, February 24
University Theatre: Auditions for TheatreFEST 2024, open to students, campus and the community.
Sunday, February 25
NC State LIVE Kidstuff Series: Axis Theatre of Vancouver in Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch. 3 p.m. Stewart Theatre.
University Theatre: Auditions for TheatreFEST 2024, open to students, campus and the community.
Monday, February 26
NC State LIVE School Matinee Series: Axis Theatre of Vancouver in Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch. 11 a.m. Stewart Theatre.
Tuesday, February 27
NC State LIVE School Matinee Series: Axis Theatre of Vancouver in Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch. 10 a.m. and noon. Stewart Theatre.
University Theatre Workshop Series: Costume Crafting Night. Learn more and register. Two sessions: 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Wednesday, February 28
University Theatre Workshop Series: Artistic Spreadsheets – Excel Tips and Tricks. Learn more and register. 6 p.m. Frank Thompson Hall.
Thursday, February 29
University Theatre Workshop Series: Theatre Resumes and Portfolios. Learn more and register. 5 p.m. Frank Thompson Hall.
Exhibitions at the Gregg Museum
Selections from the Collections (open-ended).
Leading by Design (September 7 to April 13).
BLOW UP II: Inflatable Contemporary Art (November 4 to January 28).
The Art of John Mark Hall (January 20 to April 13)
Exhibition at the Crafts Center
Dominick Rapone: Nature’s Whispers (January 8 to April 22).
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