UNCW ARTSfest Promises Sizzle and Sauce this Summer
6/2/2005 3:41:42 PM
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The vibrant, non-stop artistic activity will give local residents and visitors alike top flight entertainment and mind food at reasonable costs, with most events taking place in air conditioned Kenan Auditorium on the campus of the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Headline performers include Banu Gibson, one of the country’s leading jazz vocalists, performing music of Cole Porter June 18 with her trio in I Get a Kick Out of Cole. Also Marcus Roberts, legendary jazz performer, will pay a return visit to the UNCW campus July 1.
Artistic life at UNC Wilmington is not widely known or appreciated. This summer ARTSfest is a new endeavor designed to showcase, under one umbrella, artistic and cultural programs that were already planned. By packaging them together, UNCW will market the programs more aggressively to stimulate greater public interest.
“I am thrilled that UNCW is able to showcase these various events in a coordinated way this summer and to share this wide variety of artistic talent available to us with all of southeastern North Carolina,” commented Chancellor Rosemary DePaolo.
One of UNCW’s seven strategic goals is to serve the region. Providing quality arts and cultural events is one way to serve the community as well as students. Several concerts offered as part of ARTSfest are actually public performances associated with summer workshops for middle and high school students.
At a news conference today announcing ARTSfest, Provost Paul Hosier invited the community to be a part of the vibrant programming planned during UNCW ARTSfest.
Media partners for UNCW ARTSfest 2005 are WHQR public radio, WWAY-TV3, and Star-News.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
June 19-25
UNCW Wind/Percussion Workshop
The winds workshop is a concentrated, but comprehensive program featuring large ensembles and chamber music for the wind band student. Combined with master classes, individual lessons, and performances by faculty, as well as basic theory classes, the winds workshop is a perfect blend of performance training and musicianship for wind instrumentalists. This event is made possible in part through support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Contact: UNCW Music Department, 910-962-3390
http://www.uncw.edu/music/events-summer.html
Wind/Percussion Workshop Special Events
These events are made possible in part through support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
June 23 - Chamber music recitals featuring UNCW faculty - 8 p.m. Kenan Auditorium
Tickets: $5 general admission for each of these three events
Contact: Kenan Auditorium Box Office, 910-962-3500
http://www.uncw.edu/music
June 25
UNCW Wind Symphony featuring workshop students and faculty
7:30 p.m. Kenan Auditorium
No charge for admission
Contact: Kenan Auditorium Box Office, 910-962-3500
http://www.uncw.edu/music
June 20-24
UNCW Art Camp
This residential camp provides a week-long experience in exploring visual media techniques and image-making processes through projects and activities. Drawing, design, graphic design and printmaking are among the media explored. Presentations will include slide shows, videotapes, art exhibits, technical demonstrations and guest artist speakers.
Contact: Public Service and Continuing Studies, 910-962-3195
http://www.uncw.edu/dpscs/campsIndex.htm
June 21-25
UNCW Young Writers Workshop
The Young Writers Workshop is an annual five-day conference that brings together up to 35 high school students from all over the state and region to study the craft of writing. Young Writers Workshop attendees participate in daily creative writing exercises, craft lectures, writing workshops and readings.
Contact: Public Service and Continuing Studies, 910-962-3195
http://www.uncw.edu/dpscs/campsIndex.htm
June 26
Eddie Paolantonio Jazz Quintet
8 p.m. Kenan Auditorium
Pianist Ed Paolantonio has been described as an "all consuming musician... (whose) solo struck sparks around the room." - Owen Cardle (News and Observer, Raleigh) "He's outstanding... talented and prolific", said R.C. Smith (Durham Morning Herald). A student of the legendary Lennie Tristano now living in the Triangle, Ed has performed with such jazz greats as Dizzy Gillespie, Slide Hampton and Clark Terry. Look for an evening of straight-ahead jazz at its very best.
Tickets: $10 for the general public, $6 for seniors and children 12 and under, free for UNCW Jazz Workshop participants and UNCW students
Contact: Kenan Auditorium Box Office, 910-962-3500
June 26-July 2
UNCW Jazz Workshop
In its ninth year, the UNCW summer jazz workshop has established itself as the premiere summer workshop for jazz study in North Carolina for high school student musicians. While covering virtually every aspect of jazz study in a week, the workshop also provides ample opportunities to work one-on-one with the UNCW jazz faculty and various guest artists. This event is made possible in part through support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Contact: UNCW Music Department, 910-962-3390
http://www.uncw.edu/music/events-summer.html
June 28
Jazz Combo with guests Gregg Bissonette, drums and Steve Bailey, bass
8 p.m. Kenan Auditorium
Drummer Gregg Bissonette is originally from Detroit. He has played with the Maynard Ferguson Big Band, David Lee Roth, Toto, Brian Wilson, Electric Light Orchestra, Pat Boone Heavy Metal Big Band, Carlos Santana, James Taylor and many others. His recordings include Santana's Grammy winning Supernatural, Larry Carlton, as well as Kottonmouth Kings. He has played regularly on TV shows and movies, including Friends, King of the Hill and American Pie. Steve Bailey teaches bass and jazz studies at UNCW. A pioneer of the six-string fretless bass, he has toured and recorded with a wide range of artists, including Dizzy Gillespie, Jethro Tull, Rippingtons, and Willie Nelson. Author of six Instructional books and three Videos, Steve performs clinics and concerts worldwide and co-leads the "cutting edge" group Bass Extremes, with Victor Wooten. His innovative techniques have often been copied, but never duplicated. This event is made possible in part through support from the National Endowment for the Arts. “A great nation deserves great art.”
Tickets: $5 general admission
Contact: Kenan Auditorium Box Office, 910-962-3500
http://www.uncw.edu/music
June 30
The Cape Fear Jazz Orchestra with guests Gregg Bissonette, drums and Steve Bailey, bass
8 p.m. Kenan Auditorium
A recently organized repertoire jazz band based in Wilmington, the Cape Fear Jazz Orchestra was formed in the spring of 2002 and is composed of some of the finest musicians from within the Cape Fear region including several UNCW music faculty, as well as select UNCW jazz students. The Cape Fear Jazz Orchestra was originally established to perpetuate the music of composers and arrangers from the Carolinas through performance and presentations of their music. After its successful debut, the group has also played various performances for in the region, including performances at Arlie Gardens, Kenan Auditorium and for WHQR, the local public radio station. This event is made possible in part through support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Tickets: $5 general admission
Contact: Kenan Auditorium Box Office, 910-962-3500
http://www.uncw.edu/music
July 1
Jazz Pianist Marcus Roberts
8 p.m. Kenan Auditorium
Marcus Roberts is one of the most diverse artists of our time. His deep respect for the contributions and achievements of the great masters of jazz and classical music has undoubtedly shaped the development of his recognizable sound and unique style and philosophy of jazz improvisation. When Roberts performs, the contributions of Joplin, Jelly Roll Morton, Ellington, Monk, John Coltrane, Ahmad Jamal and others are integrated with his own perspective to create a thoroughly modern sound. This year, Roberts has been involved in more formal instruction of young musicians and composers by serving as a “Housewright Scholar” at the School of Music at Florida State University. When out on tour, his trio also regularly provides master classes, workshops, school shows, and residencies for audiences all of ages. This event is made possible in part through support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Tickets: $15 for general admission, $10 for seniors and children 12 and under
Contact: Kenan Auditorium Box Office, 910-962-3500
http://www.uncw.edu/music
July 3
Folk Fest with John Golden, Rob Nathanson and The Hewlett Creek Boys
3 p.m. Kenan Auditorium
Vocalist and storyteller John Golden, multi-talented guitarist Rob Nathanson, and the down-home sounds of The Hewlett Creek Boys highlight an afternoon of good times and great music-making in a variety of styles and traditions.
Tickets: $6 for general admission, free for UNCW students
Contact: Kenan Auditorium Box Office, 910-962-3500
http://www.uncw.edu/arts
July 8
**Cancelled**Summer Solstice
8 p.m. Kenan Auditorium
Produced by the Dance Cooperative, this promises to be an evening of modern dance at its finest. The Dance Cooperative is a group of six local dancers, each with their own musical tastes and dance styles that formed to provide the community with affordable dance lessons and demonstrations in a variety of areas.
Tickets: $10 general admission, $7 students
Contact: Kenan Auditorium Box Office 910/962-3500
http://www.uncw.edu/arts
July 24
Joffrey Ensemble/Wilmington School of Ballet
3 p.m. Kenan Auditorium
Joffrey Ensemble Dancers offer the nation’s audiences a refreshingly different approach to ballet. They provide a compelling and intimate theatrical experience - classical moves that resonate with contemporary meanings. Hand-picked for their talent and enthusiasm and imbued with the vision energy of artistic director Elie Lazar, this international troupe is a sure hit with seasoned dancegoers and first-timers alike. Joffrey Ensemble Dancers proudly share the heritage of the internationally recognized Joffrey Ballet School. Founded in 1952, the school today remains at the forefront of American dance education and classical ballet training. “The Joffrey Ensemble . . . was distinctive and fresh, featuring invigorating solos for the principals and clever trios that evinced Lazar’s talent for harmonious composition.” Newark (N.J.) Star Ledger
Tickets: $20 for A Seating, $15 for B Seating
Contact: Kenan Auditorium Box Office, 910-962-3500
http://www.uncw.edu/arts
July 27
Carolina Piano Trio
8 p.m. Kenan Auditorium
The Carolina Piano Trio was created in 1998 as a “core ensemble” for the American Music Festival and the Chamber Music Society of Wilmington. Hailed for their passionate musical expression and fiery virtuosity, this dynamic trio has performed for standing ovations and sold-out audiences around the Southeast, including the Duke University Summer Festival, Raleigh Chamber Music Guild/ North Carolina Museum of Art and the Reynolds House in Winston Salem. One of the Southeast’s premier chamber ensembles in an evening of festive musical fun — a fitting conclusion to UNCW ARTSfest 2005.
Tickets: $12 for general admission, $6 for seniors and children 12 and under, free for UNCW students
Contact: Kenan Auditorium Box Office, 910-962-3500
http://www.uncw.edu/arts
For all events call Kenan Box Office at 800.732.3643 or 910.962.3500 (unless otherwise indicated), between noon and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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