Brochure: 2012/13 Season

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OFFICE OFCULTURAL ARTSUniversity of North Carolina Wilmington 2012/13 Season

Compagnie de Danse Jean-René DelsoinInternational Artists in Residence from Haiti

Photo of Norman Bemelmans & Elizabeth Loparits courtesy of the artists

UNCW is an EEO/AA Institution. Accommodations for disabilities may be requested by contacting the box office at least 3 days prior to the event. This brochure was not printed with state appropriated funds.

PIANO MASTERWORKS

Friends of Classical Music Buy One, Get One Offer!Exclusive offer for subscribers of Wilmington Concert Association, Wilmington Symphony Orchestra, North Carolina Symphony, Chamber Music Wilmington and UNCW OLLI members! Offer only valid for the two performances listed above. Call the box office for more details.

Music of the Russian Romantics Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012 | 8pm

Resident pianists Norman Bemelmans and Elizabeth Loparits perform works by renowned Russian masters Alexander Scriabin and Sergei Rachmaninoff, including Rachmaninoff’s Second Suite for Two Pianos, one of the most dazzling and dynamic works in the two-piano repertoire.

$15-18 Reserved Seating

Pictures at an Exhibition:Music by Mussorgsky & DebussyTuesday, Apr. 2, 2013 | 8pm

Resident pianist Norman Bemelmans explores the rich connection between visual and performing arts with a program featuring the epic suite Pictures at an Exhibition by Modest Mussorgsky, inspired by the works of artist and architect Viktor Hartmann; as well as a selection of Impressionist tone paintings by one of the most evocative of musical colorists, Claude Debussy.

$15-18 Reserved Seating

09.06.12Music of the Russian Romantics Norman Bemelmans & Elizabeth Loparits | piano

11.02.12Compagnie de Danse Jean-Réne Delsoin (Haiti) Artist in Residence Oct. 28 - Nov. 2, 2012

11.29.12The Music of Bill Monroe with Peter Rowan, Tony Rice & the Travelin’ McCourys

02.07.13Mavis Staples2012/13 Season Headliner

02.23.13Contra-TiempoArtist in Residence Feb. 11 - 23, 2013

04.02.13Pictures at an Exhibition: Music by Mussorgsky & DebussyNorman Bemelmans | piano

04.25.13 - 04.26.13Nearly Lear, written & directed by Susanna Hamnett

University of North Carolina Wilmington | Office of Cultural Arts2012/13

All performances in UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium, unless otherwise noted

Tickets & information at the Kenan Auditorium Box Office910.962.3500 | 800.732.3643

uncw.edu/arts

“Bold, energetic, sensational.” - Spotlight, Haiti

Compagnie de Danse Jean-Réne Delsoin

Compagnie de Danse Jean-Réne DelsoinInternational Artists in Residence from Haiti

Friday, Nov. 2, 2012 | 8pm

International Artists in Residence Compagnie de Danse Jean-René Delsoin culminate a weeklong residency in Southeastern NC with a performance featuring sensational live drumming and dance from Haiti. Delsoin’s work effortlessly blends the precision and grace of classical ballet with modern dance aesthetics and the earthy, expressive drum beats that, centuries ago, migrated from West Africa to their homeland. Delving deep into Haitian culture and traditions, Delsoin’s work emerges as a contemporary, pulsating rhythm, which captures the spirit of Haiti now -- raw and refined, spiritual, powerful and precarious.

Co-Sponsored by UNCW Presents. This program is part of the Center Stage, a new public/private partnership initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the New England Foundation for the Arts.

This residency is funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the NC Arts Council.

$20 Reserved Seating ($8 youth/students)

GLOBAL FOCUS: HAITI (Fall 2012)During Fall 2012, UNCW explores the rich culture and compelling history of our international neighbors to the south. Join us for a line-up of lectures, films and events about the people, arts, politics and influence of Haiti.

Series Highlights View a complete calendar at uncw.edu/arts

Daniel Bernard Roumain with Laurelyn Dossett (Arts in Action Series)Sat., Sept. 15, 2012 | UNCW Kenan Auditorium

Edwidge Danticat, writer (Leadership Lecture Series)Mon., Oct. 29, 2012 | UNCW Burney Center

Compagnie de Danse Jean-Réne Delsoin - Demonstration & Community Drum Circle Weds., Oct. 31, 2012 | UNCW University Commons Amphitheatre

Compagnie de Danse Jean-Réne Delsoin - School Performances (Grades 6 - 12) Thurs., Nov. 1, 2012 | UNCW Kenan Auditorium

Compagnie de Danse Jean-Réne Delsoin - Finale Public Performance & ReceptionFri., Nov. 2, 2012 | UNCW Kenan Auditorium

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PETER ROWANTONY RICE &THE TRAVELIN’ MCCOURYSThursday, Nov. 29, 2012 | 8pm

Legendary bluegrass masters Peter Rowan, Tony Rice and The Travelin’ McCourys pay homage to the undisputed “Father of Bluegrass” Bill Monroe.

Few artists can claim to have created a genre all their own, but Kentucky-born musician Bill Monroe did exactly that when he added North Carolina banjo prodigy Earl Scruggs to his traditional stringband in 1945. Monroe, Scruggs and the Blue Grass Boys forged new ground, not only creating an entirely unique genre of American music, but forever changing the course of American rock-and-roll with one of their most famous songs, “Blue Moon of Kentucky” - an early hit for an up-and-coming young musician named Elvis Presley.

More than a century after his birth on a small farm in Kentucky, Monroe’s music remains the canon for traditional bluegrass masters and the inspiration for generations of bluegrass-inspired musicians.

$25 - 35 Reserved Seating

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MAVIS STAPLESThursday, Feb. 7, 2013 | 8pm

Mavis Staples’ remarkable career began in the 1950’s when her family’s gospel group, The Staples Singers became a household name with popular hits such as “I’ll Take You There” and “Respect Yourself”. Since that time, Staples has maintained her gospel roots while blazing new trails -- taking her from the epicenter of the civil rights movement and collaborations with artists such as Bob Dylan, The Band and Prince to her 2011 Grammy-winning You Are Not Alone, produced by Wilco front man Jeff Tweedy.

One of the greatest voices of our times, Staples’ many contributions to the American musical landscape have recently been recognized by the NAACP, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, National Endowment for the Arts and artists and critics from across the music spectrum.

$25 - 35 Reserved Seating

CONTRA-TIEMPOFull. Still. HungrySaturday, Feb. 23, 2013 | 8pm

LA-based Contra-Tiempo returns to Wilmington with their powerful and relevant new work Full. Still. Hungry. Utilizing the company’s unique blend of Salsa, Afro-Cuban and Urban dance styles, Full. Still. Hungry explores the real price we pay for the food we eat, through a tapestry of high-energy dance set to pulsating rhythms, striking imagery and evocative spoken word.

Sometimes humorous, sometimes heartbreaking, Full. Still. Hungry will leave you satisfied, but wanting more!

Culminating a week-long community-based residency, the performance will also feature new works by local sixth graders developed with the company.

Q&A and reception with the artists to follow.

This residency is funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the NC Arts Council.

$20 Reserved Seating ($8 youth/students)

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CONTRA-TIEMPOUNCW Artist in ResidenceFeb. 11 - 23, 2013

While in residence, CONTRA-TIEMPO leads evening community workshops in Salsa and (African) Stepping!

Workshops are held in locations throughout the city and are open to all ages and all levels of experience.

The company will also conduct daily workshops for sixth graders at Virgo Urban Prep Academy, our 2012/13 School Partner. During the residency students learn the fundamentals of Salsa and Stepping and will create their own original work that will premiere during the culminating performance on Feb. 23.

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COMPAGNIE DE DANSE JEAN-RÉNE DELSOINSchool Performances for Grades 4 - 6 *Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012 (9:15 am & 11:15 am)UNCW Kenan Auditorium

GLENIS REDMOND | POETCommunity Arts Day - free and open to the publicSat., Oct. 20, 2012 (10 am - 2 pm)Dreams of Wilmington (901 Fanning St. Wilmington)

CONTRA-TIEMPO | URBAN LATIN DANCE COMPANYFull. Still. Hungry School Performances for Grades 6 - 12 * Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 (10 am & noon)UNCW Kenan Auditorium

TARRADIDDLE PLAYERSThe True Story of the 3 Little PigsSchool Performances for Grades 2 - 3 *Wednesday, Apr. 10, 2013 (9:15 am & 11:15 am)UNCW Kenan Auditorium

www.uncw.edu/arts

*LIMITED SEATING. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

UNCW’s Office of Cultural Arts and New Hanover County Schools are members of the Partners in Education Program of the John F. Kennedy Center of the Performing Arts. Selected because of their demonstrated commitment to the improvement of education in and through the arts, the Partnership Team participates in collaborative efforts to provide professional development opportunities in the arts for educators.

Registration is required for school performances and is accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Visit uncw.edu/arts and click on Educational Outreach for more details.

NEARLY LEARWritten & Performed by Susanna Hamnett

The great and tragic story of King Lear told by the King’s closet companion - his own fool. Seen through the eyes of the Lear’s devoted clown, this 90-minute, one-woman version of King Lear is not only poignant and tragic, but mischievous, tender and achingly funny.

Nearly Lear confounds expectations of what a Shakespeare play ‘should’ be and uses exuberant storytelling, music and film, as well as Shakespeare’s magnificent text to take audiences of all ages into the heart of this great story!

$20 Reserved Seating ($8 youth/students)

Apr. 25 & 26, 2013 | 7pmUNCW Cultural Arts Building Mainstage Theatre

Co-sponsored by UNCW Department of Theatre as part of the Solo Genius series

“A frisky, funny, tantalizing introduction to the lifelong pleasures of Shakespeare”

-The New York Times

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Photo of Mavis Staples, 2012/13 Season Headliner