ArtsWinthrop Events Calendar

ArtsWinthrop promotes exceptional music, theatre, dance and visual arts programming for the Winthrop University campus, community, and regional audiences. Explore all that ArtsWinthrop has to offer by clicking the events tab on our main menu or connect with us on social media. With over 100 free events a year, there is something for everyone! 

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-Submit your CVPA event for cultural credit here. 

 

The calendar is updated on a regular basis as new events are added. Events are subject to change or cancelation.

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***Some events include mature themes and are not family friendly.

 

 

Upcoming Events

    01/28  |  4 PM

    Barnes Recital Hall

    Blue Setzer Degree Recital
    Student Series

    Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music

    January 28, 4 p.m.

    Barnes Recital Hall

    Event contact: music@winthrop.edu

     

    02/02  |  11:30 a.m.

    Johnson Hall

    ArtsWinthrop Takeover

    Coordinated by College of Visual and Performing Arts

    Saturday, February 2, 2024

    Johnson Hall

    The College of Visual & Performing Arts invites you to join us for a special "ArtsWinthrop" Take Over event. This event will allow prospective students interested in music, fine arts, design, theatre and dance the opportunity to connect with faculty and current students while also getting the full visit experience, including an Admissions presentation and campus tour. More details about the schedule of the events to follow registration. 

    Event contact: arts@winthrop.edu

    Register here

     

    02/07  |  7:30 p.m.

    Grace Lutheran Church

    Rock Hill, SC

    Winthrop Chamber Singers

    Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music

    February 7, 7:30 p.m.

    Grace Lutheran Church, Rock Hill, SC

    Event contact: music@winthrop.edu

     

    02/09  |  5:30 p.m.

    South Carolina Music Educators Association

    State Conference -- Columbia, SC

    Room Lexington B

    Winthrop Alumni Reception

    Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music

    February 9, 5:30 p.m.

    South Carolina Music Educators Association

    State Conference -- Columbia, SC

    Room Lexington B

    Event contact: music@winthrop.edu

     

    02/10  |  10:30 a.m.

    South Carolina Music Educators Association

    State Conference -- Columbia, SC

    Winthrop Chamber Singers

    Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music

    February 10, 10:30 a.m.

    South Carolina Music Educators Association

    State Conference -- Columbia, SC

    Event contact: music@winthrop.edu

     

    02/19 - 03/10  |  10 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday

    Rutledge Gallery, Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick Gallery, and Lewandowski Gallery

    Illuminating Achievement: NASAD Accrediation Exhibition

    Coordinated by Winthrop University Galleries

    Monday, February 19 - Saturday, March 10, 2024

    (Closing Reception Date: Thursday, March 7, 2024

    Lewandowski Gallery

    Event contact: galleries@winthrop.edu

     

    02/20  |  7:30 PM

    Richardson Ballroom

    Winthrop Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band Concert

    Ensemble Series

    Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music

    February 20, 7:30 P.M.

    Richardson Ballroom

    *Cultural Event

    Admission: Free and open to the public

    Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu

     

    02/14 - 02/17  |  7:30 PM

    02/18  |  2 PM

    Johnson Hall Theatre

    Black Box

    Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Theater & Dance

    An Experimental Devised Piece
    Student created by Ami Hughey
    Wednesday, February 14 through Saturday, February 17 at 7:30 p.m.
    Sunday, February 18 at 2 p.m.
    Tickets: Wednesday and Thursday $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public
    Friday through Sunday $8 with Winthrop ID/$15 general public
    Johnson Studio Theatre, Johnson Hall

    The story takes the audience through the slings and arrows of what it means to create theatre, bringing them into an entire spectrum of emotional atmospheres.  As the characters learn to deal with the idea of emotions, they trek through a tumultous journey surrounding the central question: "What does it mean to exist?" 
    *Contains mature language and content

    Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu

    Purchase Tickets

    *Cultural Event

     

     


    02/20  |  11 AM - 12:30 PM

    Johnson Theatre

    UN DANCE

    Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Theater & Dance

    Johnson Studio Theatre, Johnson Hall

    The showing will feature works representing the untold stories of the African American community using dance as a lens and are choreographed and performed by current dance education majors in the theatre and dance department. This performance is in collaboration with the African American Studies Program. 

    Event Contact: ozustk@winthrop.edu

    *Cultural Event

     

     


    02/21 - 02/24  |  7:30 PM

    02/23  |  10 AM

    02/25  |  2 PM

    Johnson Hall Theatre

    Noises Off!

    Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Theatre & Dance

    By Michael Frayn
    Wednesday, February 21 through Saturday, February 24 at 7:30 p.m.
    Sunday,  February 25 at 2 p.m.
    Special Outreach performance Friday, February 23 at 10 a.m.
    Tickets: $8 with Winthrop ID/$15 general public
    Johnson Theatre, Johnson Hall

    Conceived when English playwright Michael Frayn was watching a performance from the wings, he said, "It was funnier from behind than in front, and I thought that one day I must write a farce from behind." In this rip-roaring classic, the audience is treated to a hilarious behind-the-scenes peek at an acting troupe rehearsing and performing the farce Nothing On. Despite nerves, dropped lines and technical difficulties, they make it through rehearsal and open the show. As time goes by, things deteriorate until pandemonium ensues and axe-wielding co-stars, drunken cast members and misplaced sardines take center stage during a disaster of a performance that threatens to jinx the old saying, "The show must go on." This play within a play was meta before meta was meta. 

    Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu

    Purchase Tickets

    *Cultural Event

     

    02/27  |  7:30 PM

    The Edge

    A Celebration of Black Music History

    Jazz and Commercial Music Ensemble

    Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music

    February 27, 7:30 P.M.

    The Edge, DiGiorgio Campus Center

    *Cultural Event

    Admission: Free and open to the public

    Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu

     

    03/02  |  12:30 PM

    Johnson Hall

    ArtsWinthrop Open House

    Coordinated by College of Visual and Performing Arts

    March 2, 12:30 P.M.

    Johnson Hall

    ArtsWinthrop invites prospective students to an open house! Includes snacks and department tours. 

    Event Contact: arts@winthrop.edu 

     

    03/19  |  11 AM

    Barnes Recital Hall

    Student Showcase Recital

    Student Series

    Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music

    March 19, 11 A.M.

    Barnes Recital Hall

    Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu

     

    03/23  |  9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

    Rutledge Hall

    Fine Arts Workshops

    Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Fine Arts

    March 23, 9:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.

    Rutledge Hall

    Admission: Free--students must register via form (link coming soon)

    Schedule: 

    -9:30 am - 10:30 am (Check in)

    -10:30 am – 12:30pm (morning workshops) 

    -12:30pm – 1:30pm (lunch) 

    -1:30pm – 3:30pm (afternoon workshops) 

    *More details coming soon!

    Event Contact: finearts@winthrop.edu 

     

    03/26 - 04/04  |  10 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday

    Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick Gallery

    MFA Thesis Exhibition I - Chole Compton

    To Excavate an Absence

    Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Fine Arts

    March 26 - April 4

    Opening Reception: Thursday, April 4

    Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick Gallery

    Event Contact: galleries@winthrop.edu

     

    03/26  |  7:30 PM

    McBryde Hall

    Charlotte String Collective

    Guest Artist Series

    Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music

    March 26, 7:30 P.M.

    McBryde Hall

    *Cultural Event

    Admission: Free and open to the public

    Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu

     

     


    03/28 - 03/30  |  7:30 PM

    04/03 - 04/06 | 7:30 PM

    04/05  |  10 AM

    04/07  |  2 PM

    Johnson Hall Theatre

    Romeo and Juliet

    by William Shakespeare

    Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Theatre & Dance

    Thursday, March 28 through Saturday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m. and

    Wednesday, April 3 through Saturday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m.
    Sunday, April 7 at 2 p.m.
    Special Outreach performance Friday, April 5 at 10 a.m.
    Tickets: $10 with Winthrop ID/$15 general public
    Johnson Studio Theatre, Johnson Hall

    From historic feud to ill-fated union, Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet finds new significance in Winthrop's intimate Studio Theatre. Verona is sick. Its structures broken and its citizens in a state of desperation. When a system favours the few, the many are left with nothing but unhealthy choices.  Admist the violence, bloodshed, fear and unrest, two teenagers find unexpected relief in each other.  But will love be enough to save them from Society's sickness? 


    Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu

    Purchase Tickets

    *Cultural Event

     

     


    04/01 - 05/04  | 10 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday

    Rutledge Gallery

    2024 B.F.A. Senior Exhibition

    Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Fine Arts

    April 1 - May 4

    Opening Reception: Thursday, April 18

    Rutledge Gallery

    Event Contact: galleries@winthrop.edu

     

    04/01 - 04/20  | 10 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday

    Lewandowski Gallery

    UJE 36

    Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Fine Arts

    April 1 - April 20

    Lewandowski Gallery

    Opening Reception: Thursday, April 18

    Event Contact: galleries@winthrop.edu

     

     


    04/01  | 7:30 PM

    Barnes Recital Hall

    Brass Studios Recital

    Ensemble Series

    April 1, 7:30 p.m.

    Barnes Recital Hall

    *Cultural Event

    Admission: Free and open to the public

    Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu 

     

     


    04/02  | 7:30 PM

    The Edge, DiGiorgio Campus Center

    Jazz Ensemble

    Ensemble Series

    April 2, 7:30 p.m.

    The Edge, DiGiorgio Campus Center

    *Cultural Event

    Admission: Free and open to the public

    Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu 

     

     


    04/03  | 7:30 PM

    Richardson Ballroom

    Winthrop Symphony Orchestra Concert

    Ensemble Series

    April 3, 7:30 p.m.

    Richardson Ballroom

    *Cultural Event

    Admission: Free and open to the public

    Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu 

     

     


    03/28 - 03/30  |  7:30 PM

    04/03 - 04/06 | 7:30 PM

    04/05  |  10 AM

    04/07  |  2 PM

    Johnson Hall Theatre

    Romeo and Juliet

    by William Shakespeare

    Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Theatre & Dance

    Thursday, March 28 through Saturday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m. and

    Wednesday, April 3 through Saturday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m.
    Sunday, April 7 at 2 p.m.
    Special Outreach performance Friday, April 5 at 10 a.m.
    Tickets: $10 with Winthrop ID/$15 general public
    Johnson Studio Theatre, Johnson Hall

    From historic feud to ill-fated union, Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet finds new significance in Winthrop's intimate Studio Theatre. Verona is sick. Its structures broken and its citizens in a state of desperation. When a system favours the few, the many are left with nothing but unhealthy choices.  Admist the violence, bloodshed, fear and unrest, two teenagers find unexpected relief in each other.  But will love be enough to save them from Society's sickness? 


    Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu

    Purchase Tickets

    *Cultural Event

     

     


    04/06 |  12:30 PM

    Johnson Hall

    ArtsWinthrop Open House

    Coordinated by Winthrop University College of Visual and Performing Arts

    Saturday, April 6 at 12:30 p.m.

    Johnson Hall

    ArtsWinthrop invites prospective students to an open house! Includes snacks and department tours. 

    Event Contact: arts@winthrop.edu 

     

     


    04/07 |  7:30 PM

    Barnes Recital Hall

    Horn Studio Recital

    Ensemble Series

    Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music

    April 7 at 7:30 p.m.

    Barnes Recital Hall

    *Cultural Event

    Admission: Free and open to the public

    Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu 

     

     


    04/08 |  7:30 PM

    The Edge, DiGiorgio Campus Center

    Commercial Music Ensemble

    Ensemble Series

    Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music

    April 8 at 7:30 p.m.

    The Edge, DiGiorgio Campus Center

    *Cultural Event

    Admission: Free and open to the public

    Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu 

     

     


    04/09 |  7:30 PM

    McBryde Hall

    Winthrop Chamber Singers

    Ensemble Series

    Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music

    April 9 at 7:30 p.m.

    McBryde Hall

    *Cultural Event

    Admission: Free and open to the public

    Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu 

     

     


    04/12 - 04/20 | 10 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday

    Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick Gallery

    M.F.A. Thesis Exhibition II- Maddie Foss

    GIRL ROT

    Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Fine Arts

    April 12 - April 20

    Opening Reception: Thursday, April 18

    Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick Gallery

    Event Contact: galleries@winthrop.edu

     

     


    04/12 - 04/13 | 7:30 PM

    04/14  |  2 PM

    Johnson Hall Theatre

    Spring Dance Showcase

    Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Theatre & Dance

    Friday, April 12 through Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m.
    Sunday, April 14 at 2 p.m.
    Tickets: $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public
    Johnson Theatre, Johnson Hall

    A full evening of works choreographed by faculty, guest artists and advanced students, featuring a variety of dance genres.  

    Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu

    Purchase Tickets

    *Cultural Event

     

     


    04/14 | 4 PM

    Richardson Ballroom

    Winthrop Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band Concert

    Ensemble Series

    Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music

    April 14 at 4 p.m.

    Richardson Ballroom

    *Cultural Event

    Admission: Free and open to the public

    Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu

     

     


    04/15 | 7:30 PM

    Richardson Ballroom

    Winthrop Symphonic Band Concert

    Ensemble Series

    Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music

    April 15 at 7:30 p.m.

    Richardson Ballroom

    *Cultural Event

    Admission: Free and open to the public

    Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu

     

     


    04/16 | 7:30 PM

    McBryde Hall

    Winthrop Chorale and Collegiate Choir Concert

    Ensemble Series

    Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music

    April 16 at 7:30 p.m.

    McBryde Hall

    *Cultural Event

    Admission: Free and open to the public

    Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu

     

     


    04/17 - 04/20 | 7:30 PM

    04/21  |  2 PM

    Johnson Hall Theatre

    There's No Business Like Show Business

    Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Theatre & Dance

    Musical Theatre Workshop

    Wednesday April 17 through Saturday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m.
    Sunday, April 21 at 2 p.m.
    Tickets:  $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public 
    Johnson Studio Theatre, Johnson Hall

    Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu

    Purchase Tickets

    *Cultural Event

     

     


    04/21 | 3 PM

    Barnes Recital Hall

    Rock Hill Music Club Scholarship Recital

    Student Series

    Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music

    April 21 at 3 p.m.

    Barnes Recital Hall

    *Cultural Event

    Admission: Free and open to the public

    Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu

     

     


    04/25 - 05/10 | 10 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday

    Lewandowski Gallery

    DESIGN TH!S: Graphic Design Exhibition

    Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Design

    April 25 - May 10

    Opening Reception: Friday, April 26

    Lewandowski Gallery

    Event Contact: galleries@winthrop.edu

     

     


    04/30 - 05/08 | 10 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday

    Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick Gallery

    M.F.A. Thesis Exhibition III- Emily Shelton

    Threads of Connection

    Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Fine Arts

    April 30 - May 8

    *Thesis Talk: April 30,  5PM - 6 PM *Cultural Event

    Opening Reception: April 30, 6 PM - 7 PM

    Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick Gallery

    Event Contact: galleries@winthrop.edu