Two months: NC State arts events, Oct. and Nov. 2023

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.

OCTOBER 2023

Monday, October 2

University Theatre: UT hosts Sips and Scripts. Playwright sign-up begins at 5 p.m., readings begin at 6 p.m. Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre.

Tuesday, October 3

University Theatre Workshop Series: Costume Crafting Night. Learn more and register. Two sessions: 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.

University Theatre: In partnership with the NC State University Libraries, UT presents the annual reading of banned books. Free, but registration is required. Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre. 7 p.m.

Thursday, October 5

Gregg Museum of Art & Design: Staff-guided tour of This is Not: Aldwyth in Retrospect. 6 p.m. This is your last chance to take a guided tour before the exhibition closes on October 7.

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Free dance master class (hip-hop with Jose Velasquez). Open to NC State students, faculty and staff. Carmichael Gym, Dance Studio 2307. 5:30 p.m.

NC State LIVE: Dance concert by Gaspard & Dancers. Stewart Theatre. 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 7

Gregg Museum of Art & Design: Last day for This is Not: Aldwyth in Retrospect. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday-Tuesday, October 9-10

FALL BREAK.

Thursday, October 12

NC State LIVE School Matinee Series: Manual Cinema in Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster, based on two books by Mo Willems. Stewart Theatre. (day 1 of 2)

Gregg Museum of Art & Design: Artist talk with Michelle Van Parys, in conjunction with Click! Photography Festival. Her work is on view in the Selections from the Collections exhibition. 6 p.m.

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Free dance master class (jazz with Frankie Lee III). Open to NC State students, faculty and staff. Carmichael Gym, Dance Studio 2307. 5:30 p.m.

Friday, October 13

NC State LIVE School Matinee Series: Manual Cinema in Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster, based on two books by Mo Willems. Stewart Theatre. (day 2 of 2)

University Theatre Workshop Series: John Nyrere Frazier leads the “MOVE” performance workshop, an introduction to the use movement for self-discovery. Learn more and register. 2 p.m.

Saturday, October 14

UNIVERSITY OPEN HOUSE, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

NC State LIVE Kidstuff Series: Manual Cinema in Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster, based on two books by Mo Willems. Stewart Theatre. 1 p.m.

Monday, October 16

University Theatre Workshop Series: Allan Maule leads a writing workshop about how to create characters with dramatic arcs. Learn more and register. 7 p.m.

Wednesday, October 18

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Wind Ensemble in concert. Stewart Theatre. 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 19

Gregg Museum of Art & Design: Yoga in the lobby led by Jeff Manning, presented in partnership with the Alexander Family YMCA. 10 a.m.

University Theatre: Peter and the Starcatcher (day 1 of 9). 7:30 p.m. Titmus Theatre.

Friday, October 20

University Theatre: Peter and the Starcatcher (day 2 of 9). 7:30 p.m. Titmus Theatre.

NC State LIVE: Hiromi’s Sonicwonder in concert. Stewart Theatre. 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 21

University Theatre: Laura Parker leads a makeup workshop on creating horrific looks for Halloween. NOTE: This workshop is already full. 1 p.m.

University Theatre: Peter and the Starcatcher (day 3 of 9). 7:30 p.m. Titmus Theatre.

Sunday, October 22

University Theatre: Peter and the Starcatcher (day 4 of 9). 2 p.m. Titmus Theatre.

University Theatre: Jekyll and Hyde audition orientation. Thompson Hall. 7 p.m.

Monday, October 23

University Theatre: Jekyll and Hyde auditions (day 1 of 2). Thompson Hall. 7 p.m.

Tuesday, October 24

University Theatre Workshop Series: Costume Crafting Night. Learn more and register. Two sessions: 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.

University Theatre: Jekyll and Hyde auditions (day 2 of 2). Thompson Hall. 7 p.m.

Wednesday, October 25

University Theatre: Peter and the Starcatcher (day 5 of 9). 7:30 p.m. Titmus Theatre.

Thursday, October 26

Gregg Museum of Art & Design: Free film for Halloween. The Brain That Wouldn’t Die. 6 p.m.

University Theatre: Peter and the Starcatcher (day 6 of 9). 7:30 p.m. Titmus Theatre.

Friday, October 27

University Theatre Studio Series: Comedic Improvisational Alliance. NC State’s oldest and only improv troupe, the CIA, presents a night of improv comedy where every scene and joke is without a script. Reserve a spot. 7 p.m.

University Theatre: Peter and the Starcatcher (day 7 of 9). 7:30 p.m. Titmus Theatre.

Saturday, October 28

University Theatre: Peter and the Starcatcher (day 8 of 9). 7:30 p.m. Titmus Theatre.

Sunday, October 29

University Theatre: Peter and the Starcatcher (day 9 of 9). 2 p.m. Titmus Theatre.

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Acappology in concert. Stewart Theatre. 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, October 31

The Crafts Center is hosting a free pumpkin painting party for NC State students, 6 to 9 p.m. Register on Reporter to reserve a pumpkin. Refreshments and music will be provided.

November 2023

Wednesday, November 1

Deadline for entries for the Creative Artist Award in theatre.

Thursday, November 2

Gregg Museum of Art & Design: Free woodwind performance by the NC State Quintet. 6 p.m.

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: NC State Choirs fall concert. 7:30 p.m. Stewart Theatre.

University Theatre: What We Grew Up With by Kiran Soma, winner of the 2022-23 Creative Artist Award in theatre (day 1 of 4). 7:30 p.m. Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre.

The Crafts Center: Closing day for the Nicholas Jackson: Crossroads exhibition.

Friday, November 3

University Theatre: What We Grew Up With by Kiran Soma, winner of the 2022-23 Creative Artist Award in theatre (day 2 of 4). 7:30 p.m. Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre.

Saturday, November 4

Gregg Museum of Art & Design: Free outdoor opening event for BLOW UP II: Inflatable Contemporary Art. 1 to 4 p.m.

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Guest piano recital with Jani Parsons. 5 p.m. Titmus Theatre.

University Theatre: What We Grew Up With by Kiran Soma, winner of the 2022-23 Creative Artist Award in theatre (day 3 of 4). 7:30 p.m. Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre.

NC State LIVE: Klezgrass concert by Zoe & Cloyd. 7:30 p.m. Stewart Theatre. Pre-show talk at 6:30 p.m. in Talley 3222.

Sunday, November 5

University Theatre: What We Grew Up With by Kiran Soma, winner of the 2022-23 Creative Artist Award in theatre (day 4 of 4). 2 p.m. Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre.

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Raleigh Civic Chamber Orchestra in concert. 4 p.m. Stewart Theatre.

Tuesday, November 7

University Theatre Workshop Series: Costume Crafting Night. Learn more and register. Two sessions: 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Wednesday, November 8

Arts Village: Arts and Your Major series, featuring Chris Galik.

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Jazz Lab Band in concert. 7:30 p.m. Stewart Theatre.

Thursday, November 9

The Crafts Center: Opening reception for the Fluxus exhibition. 5 to 7 p.m.

Gregg Museum of Art & Design: In collaboration with NC State’s College of Design, the Gregg Museum is hosting a lecture by Shawn Protz on inflatable architecture. 6 p.m.

Arts Village: Arts and Your Major series, featuring Layla El-Khoury.

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Symphonic Band in concert, performing a program titled “From the Sky to the Stars.” 7:30 p.m. Stewart Theatre.

Friday, November 10

Arts Village: Arts and Your Major series, featuring Jason Torchinsky.

NC State LIVE: Trey McLaughlin and the Sounds of Zamar perform a concert of joyful gospel ballads, soul anthems and musical theatre tunes. 7:30 p.m. Stewart Theatre.

Saturday, November 11

University Theatre: QuickSCRIPTS. Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre. 8 p.m.

Sunday, November 12

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Ladies in Red in concert. 7:30 p.m. Stewart Theatre.

Monday, November 13

Arts Village: Arts and Your Major series, featuring Matt Bertone.

Tuesday, November 14

Arts Village: Arts and Your Major series, featuring angela gay-audre.

Wednesday, November 15

Arts Village: Arts and Your Major series, featuring Nathaniel Isaacson.

Thursday, November 16

Arts Village: Arts and Your Major series, featuring Kenneth Proseus.

Arts Village: Arts and Your Major series, featuring Hannah Lavasque.

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Fall dance concert (day 1 of 2). 7 p.m. Stewart Theatre.

Friday, November 17

Arts Village: Arts and Your Major series, featuring a tour of the Gregg Museum.

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Fall dance concert (day 2 of 2). 7 p.m. Stewart Theatre.

University Theatre presents the Comedic Improvisational Alliance. 7 p.m. Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre.

Saturday, November 18

University Theatre: Costume sale. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Frank Thompson Hall.

The Crafts Center: Holiday Crafts Fair. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Wolfgang A Cappella in concert. 7:30 p.m. Stewart Theatre.

Sunday, November 19

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Raleigh Civic Symphony in concert. 7:30 p.m. Stewart Theatre.

Thursday, November 23

THANKSGIVING.

Monday, November 27

The Crafts Center: Spring crafts class registration opens for NC State students.

Tuesday, November 28

University Theatre Workshop Series: Costume Crafting Night. Learn more and register. Two sessions: 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Wednesday, November 29

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Wind Ensemble holiday concert. 7:30 p.m. Stewart Theatre.

Thursday, November 30

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Jazz Orchestra in concert. 7:30 p.m. Stewart Theatre.

Exhibitions at the Gregg Museum

This is Not: Aldwyth in Retrospect (February 2 to October 7).

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).

Exhibitions at the Crafts Center

Crossroads, an exhibition of work by Crafts Center wood studio manager Nic Jackson. (August 21 to November 2).

Fluxus (November 9 to13).

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