Arts & Culture

‘World’s Greatest’ Typewriter Collection on Exhibit with ‘Alabama Types’

‘World’s Greatest’ Typewriter Collection on Exhibit with ‘Alabama Types’

The “world’s greatest” collection of typewriters formerly owned by famous writers, actors, playwrights, musicians and others will be displayed at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center from Nov. 2 to Dec. 7.

Alabama’s Indigenous Past Focus of New UA Program

Alabama’s Indigenous Past Focus of New UA Program

A new initiative launched by a team of University of Alabama cultural and research centers aims to showcase some of the most visible remains of the state of Alabama’s indigenous heritage.

Digitorium Offers Speakers, Workshops on Digital Humanities

Digitorium Offers Speakers, Workshops on Digital Humanities

University Libraries, the Hudson Strode Program, the departments of religious studies and history and the Summersell Center for the Study of the South are hosting a three-day Digital Humanities Conference Oct. 4-6.

‘Community Without Borders’ Theme of Hispanic Latino Heritage Month

‘Community Without Borders’ Theme of Hispanic Latino Heritage Month

“A Community Without  Borders” is the theme for the 2018 Hispanic Latino Heritage Month at The University of Alabama. Highlights for the event, which ends Oct. 16, includes lectures, campus dialogues and activities.

UA’s Moundville Park Celebrates 30th Native American Festival Oct. 3-6

UA’s Moundville Park Celebrates 30th Native American Festival Oct. 3-6

The University of Alabama’s Moundville Archaeological Park will host the 30th annual Moundville Native American Festival Oct. 3-6.

Expert to Give ‘Apocalypse Illuminated’ Lecture

Expert to Give ‘Apocalypse Illuminated’ Lecture

Dr. Richard K. Emmerson, dean emeritus of the school of liberal arts at Manhattan College, will provide artistic insight into the imagery of the book of the Apocalypse, also known as the Biblical book of Revelation, during a public lecture, “Apocalypse Illuminated,” at UA.

‘Separate and Equal’ to Preview in Tuscaloosa Before NYC Premiere

‘Separate and Equal’ to Preview in Tuscaloosa Before NYC Premiere

Before its big New York City premiere and month-long run at the award-winning 59E59 Theaters Sept. 5, West Alabama residents will get to preview The University of Alabama-created play, “Separate and Equal,” at the Marian Gallaway Theatre Aug. 28-31 at 7 p.m.

Violinist to Present Realizing the Dream Performing Arts Event

Violinist to Present Realizing the Dream Performing Arts Event

The 2018 Realizing the Dream performing arts event will take place Thursday, Aug. 30, at 6:30 p.m., at the Alabama Power Recital Hall on the Shelton State Community College campus.

UA Doctoral Student Headlining 50th International Horn Symposium

UA Doctoral Student Headlining 50th International Horn Symposium

Joshua Williams, first-place winner of last year’s International Horn Competition of America, will be a featured artist at the 50th International Horn Society Summer Symposium in Muncie, Indiana, July 30 through Aug. 5.