Cultural Events Calendar

We Have a Dream

^{"We Have a Dream" is a collaborative event hosted by the Winthrop University College Chapter of the NAACP and Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity to honor the legacy of Black leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and W.E.B. Du Bois. Scheduled for January 15, 2025?Dr. King?s birthday?the event will take place in Dina?s Place. The program will include two engaging presentations on the contributions of these leaders to
societal progress, diversity, and equality, followed by an audience Q&A session}

Admission: $5 for everyone

Event Contact: gonzalezm5@mailbox.winthrop.edu 

MLK Vigil Lighting

^{This event, which is to take place during MLK Week of Service 2025, is dedicated to the life of Martin Luther King Jr, his accomplishments, as well as a candle lighting at the end of the vigil. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the most prominent civil rights activists of all time. This event will explore the themes of equality, civil rights, and social justice while reflecting on Dr. King's
philosophy and actions.}

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: dunbarj4@mailbox.winthrop.edu 

UN DANCE

^{This is a special topics performance for Black Bistory Month. The 
showing will feature works representing the untold stories of the African American community using dance as a lens.The works are choreographed and performed by current dance education majors in the theatre and dance department}

Admission: Free

Event Contact: tullg@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

MLK Kick Off Brunch: Impact and Legacy

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: cornwellc@winthrop.edu 

Counter Histories: The Friendship Nine  

^{The Friendship Nine were a group of nine African-American men who were arrested in Rock Hill, South Carolina in 1961 after staging a sit-in at a segregated lunch counter. They refused to pay bail, choosing to serve 30 days of hard labor in prison. The Friendship Nine became the first group of sit-in protesters to serve jail time in the United States. This program will show a 45-minute documentary of the details involving the historical event. This relates to the guidelines because their will be a viewing of a cultural historical film relevant to the students and their location.} 

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: cornwellc@winthrop.edu 

IMA BE ME: Black in White Spaces: Maintaining your Identity, Self-Worth, and a Sound Mind

_{The subject area of this event is controversial as it will be about race and mental health. This event will uncover the acculturative stress and microaggressions that black students experience while attending predominately white institutes}

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: cornwellc@winthrop.edu 

Understanding the Impacts of Gambling on Everyone

^{Gambling can affect any person from any walk of life. In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the effects of gambling on college campuses. Gambling is deeply intertwined with culture, reflecting societal values, traditions, and economic conditions. Across different societies, the practice  of gambling is often shaped by cultural beliefs about luck, chance, and morality. In some cultures, gambling is viewed as a legitimate form of entertainment and social activity, tied to festive events and community gatherings}

Admission: Free

Event Contact: martinsp@winthrop.edu 

Understanding the Impacts of Gambling on Everyone

^{Gambling can affect any person from any walk of life. In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the effects of gambling on college campuses. Gambling is deeply intertwined with culture, reflecting societal values, traditions, and economic conditions. Across different societies, the practice  of gambling is often shaped by cultural beliefs about luck, chance, and morality. In some cultures, gambling is viewed as a legitimate form of entertainment and social activity, tied to festive events and community gatherings}

Admission: Free

Event Contact: martinsp@winthrop.edu 

Bicentennial Brass Pioneers: Arban and Kosleck

Admission: Free

Event Contact:  koehlere@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

She Be Mine 

^{This event is a panel discussion meant to raise awareness of The Black Maternal Health Crisis. During this event, we will delve into the intersectionality concerning this topic,
approaching this conversation with awareness of the history of black maternal health in the US, and examine social and economic factors that cause this disparity in healthcare. As a
result of this conversation, hopefully there is more awareness on this topic, allowing for attendees to gain a better understanding of maternal health and advocacy.}

Admission: Free

Event Contact:  xibetappd@winthrop.edu 

The Art of Envisioning: 2025  

^{Do you have dreams and goals for 2025? Join the Centers for Student Wellness and Career Development & Internships for a night of creativity with Vision Boards!}

^{Vision boards are an artistic medium for communicating your hopes and aspirations for the new year.  Jessica Hudgens, MA, LPC, NCC, Training Coordinator, Staff Counselor from Counseling Services will share national health research findings, life maintenance strategies, and goal-setting techniques. She'll provide guidance - with examples! - on how to create vision boards…and the bulk of the time will be spent on you creating your own Vision Board.}   

^{Light refreshments will be served!}

Advance Registration doesn’t guarantee your seat, but it helps us with our planning.

You may register on Handshake: https://winthrop.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1656101

Please plan to arrive early to ensure you get a seat; this popular events fills up every year!

Event Contact: rossr@winthrop.edu 

3rd Annual Celebration of Black Music History

Admission: Free

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Moments of Icarus

An original evening of dance. Student-choreographed by RJ Lee Moments of Icarus is a contemporary retelling of the story of Icarus, made famous by the Roman poet Ovid. This dance work explores the original story, as well as the moments in life where we fly too close to the sun and we inevitably fall back to Earth. Explores themes of perfectionism, jealousy, and aging. 

Admission: Tickets: $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Moments of Icarus

An original evening of dance. Student-choreographed by RJ Lee Moments of Icarus is a contemporary retelling of the story of Icarus, made famous by the Roman poet Ovid. This dance work explores the original story, as well as the moments in life where we fly too close to the sun and we inevitably fall back to Earth. Explores themes of perfectionism, jealousy, and aging. 

Admission: Tickets: $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Moments Of Icarus

An original evening of dance. Student-choreographed by RJ Lee Moments of Icarus is a contemporary retelling of the story of Icarus, made famous by the Roman poet Ovid. This dance work explores the original story, as well as the moments in life where we fly too close to the sun and we inevitably fall back to Earth. Explores themes of perfectionism, jealousy, and aging. 

Admission:Tickets: $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Moments of Icarus

An original evening of dance. Student-choreographed by RJ Lee Moments of Icarus is a contemporary retelling of the story of Icarus, made famous by the Roman poet Ovid. This dance work explores the original story, as well as the moments in life where we fly too close to the sun and we inevitably fall back to Earth. Explores themes of perfectionism, jealousy, and aging. 

Admission: Tickets: $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Moments Of Icarus

An original evening of dance. Student-choreographed by RJ Lee Moments of Icarus is a contemporary retelling of the story of Icarus, made famous by the Roman poet Ovid. This dance work explores the original story, as well as the moments in life where we fly too close to the sun and we inevitably fall back to Earth. Explores themes of perfectionism, jealousy, and aging. 

Admission: Tickets: $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

What is a Fairy Tale?

^{This event will include a lecture from Dr. Casey Cothran on the subject of fairy tales and what they are compared to other types of fictional stories, such as myths. This lecture will take place to promote the theater production of Into the Woods, which features many fairy tale characters, including Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood. The lecture itself will be 45 minutes with 15 minutes at the end for questions, which will allow the audience to better understand fairy tales from a unique, academic perspective and learn more about the stories they may have grown up hearing}

Admission: Free

Event Contact: caldwella@winthrop.edu 

 Into the Woods

What happens after 'Happily Ever After'? In Sondheim and Lapine's beloved retelling of Grimm's classics, a parade of familiar folktale figures find their way 'into the woods' and try to get home before dark- What begins as an irreverent fantasy becomes a moving lesson about community responsibility and the stories we tell our children.

Admission: Tickets: $10 with Winthrop ID/$15 general public

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

 Into the Woods

What happens after 'Happily Ever After'? In Sondheim and Lapine's beloved retelling of Grimm's classics, a parade of familiar folktale figures find their way 'into the woods' and try to get home before dark- What begins as an irreverent fantasy becomes a moving lesson about community responsibility and the stories we tell our children.

Admission: Tickets: $10 with Winthrop ID/$15 general public

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

 Into the Woods

What happens after 'Happily Ever After'? In Sondheim and Lapine's beloved retelling of Grimm's classics, a parade of familiar folktale figures find their way 'into the woods' and try to get home before dark- What begins as an irreverent fantasy becomes a moving lesson about community responsibility and the stories we tell our children.

Admission: Tickets: $10 with Winthrop ID/$15 general public

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

 Into the Woods

What happens after 'Happily Ever After'? In Sondheim and Lapine's beloved retelling of Grimm's classics, a parade of familiar folktale figures find their way 'into the woods' and try to get home before dark- What begins as an irreverent fantasy becomes a moving lesson about community responsibility and the stories we tell our children.

Admission: Tickets: $10 with Winthrop ID/$15 general public

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

 Into the Woods

What happens after 'Happily Ever After'? In Sondheim and Lapine's beloved retelling of Grimm's classics, a parade of familiar folktale figures find their way 'into the woods' and try to get home before dark- What begins as an irreverent fantasy becomes a moving lesson about community responsibility and the stories we tell our children.

Admission: Tickets: $10 with Winthrop ID/$15 general public

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

 Into the Woods

What happens after 'Happily Ever After'? In Sondheim and Lapine's beloved retelling of Grimm's classics, a parade of familiar folktale figures find their way 'into the woods' and try to get home before dark- What begins as an irreverent fantasy becomes a moving lesson about community responsibility and the stories we tell our children.

Admission: Tickets: $10 with Winthrop ID/$15 general public

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Carolina Wind Orchestra Concert

Admission: Free

Event Contact:gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Symphonic & Wind Symphonic Concert

Admission: Free

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Third Annual History Graduate Conference: Women In History

^{Dr. Jacyln Sumner, Chair of the History Department and an Associate Professor at Presbyterian College, has been invited to give a talk on "Why Stories Written About and By Women Matter in the Field of Latin American History." This will be a talk given during Women's History Month, and it is certainly a unique approach to an important topic, as it relates to the humanities and US society and culture as well as world cultures.} 

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: brightm6@winthrop.edu  

 Brass Night of America with Christian McBryde

Admission: Free

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

 Capturing the Camino: 500 Miles of Saints, Bones, Tombs, and Medieval Art 

Admission: Free

Event Contact: sweeneyk@winthrop.edu  

Earth Mothers, Hero Twins, and Water Spirits: Ancient Deities of the Mississippi Valley 

^{Students attending this event will be exposed to diverse Native American beliefs, customs, and cultural practices that operated throughout Northeastern North America prior to the arrival of  Westerners. Moreover, students will gain an understanding of how Native American peoples created sophisticated societies throughout Southeastern North America.}

Admission: Free

Event Contact: chaconr@winthrop.edu  

 Byrnes Auditorium Grand Reopening with Vince DeMartino (Guest Artist)

*includes performance by Carolina Wind Orchestra

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

 Byrnes Auditorium Grand Reopening with Vince DeMartino (Guest Artist)

*includes performance by Carolina Wind Orchestra

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

 Byrnes Auditorium Grand Reopening with Vince DeMartino (Guest Artist)

*includes performance by Carolina Wind Orchestra

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

 Byrnes Auditorium Grand Reopening with Vince DeMartino (Guest Artist)

*includes performance by Carolina Wind Orchestra

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

 Wind Symphony Orchestra Concert

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

 Antigone

^{A brutal civil war has ravaged the land, and the victorious Creon of Thebes forbids anyone from burying the traitor who started the conflict. When Antigone, discontent to let her brother go without proper funeral rites, takes matters into her own hands, she sparks a revolution that pits parent against child, sibling against sibling, and civil law against the gods. In this fresh and vibrant take on an ancient classic, family love and civil disobedience clash in titanic fashion.}

Admission: Tickets: $10 with Winthrop ID/$15 general public

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

 Antigone

^{A brutal civil war has ravaged the land, and the victorious Creon of Thebes forbids anyone from burying the traitor who started the conflict. When Antigone, discontent to let her brother go without proper funeral rites, takes matters into her own hands, she sparks a revolution that pits parent against child, sibling against sibling, and civil law against the gods. In this fresh and vibrant take on an ancient classic, family love and civil disobedience clash in titanic fashion.}

Admission: Tickets: $10 with Winthrop ID/$15 general public

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

 Antigone

^{A brutal civil war has ravaged the land, and the victorious Creon of Thebes forbids anyone from burying the traitor who started the conflict. When Antigone, discontent to let her brother go without proper funeral rites, takes matters into her own hands, she sparks a revolution that pits parent against child, sibling against sibling, and civil law against the gods. In this fresh and vibrant take on an ancient classic, family love and civil disobedience clash in titanic fashion.}

Admission: Tickets: $10 with Winthrop ID/$15 general public

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

 Antigone

^{A brutal civil war has ravaged the land, and the victorious Creon of Thebes forbids anyone from burying the traitor who started the conflict. When Antigone, discontent to let her brother go without proper funeral rites, takes matters into her own hands, she sparks a revolution that pits parent against child, sibling against sibling, and civil law against the gods. In this fresh and vibrant take on an ancient classic, family love and civil disobedience clash in titanic fashion.}

Admission: Tickets: $10 with Winthrop ID/$15 general public

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

 Antigone

^{A brutal civil war has ravaged the land, and the victorious Creon of Thebes forbids anyone from burying the traitor who started the conflict. When Antigone, discontent to let her brother go without proper funeral rites, takes matters into her own hands, she sparks a revolution that pits parent against child, sibling against sibling, and civil law against the gods. In this fresh and vibrant take on an ancient classic, family love and civil disobedience clash in titanic fashion.}

Admission: Tickets: $10 with Winthrop ID/$15 general public

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

 Antigone

^{A brutal civil war has ravaged the land, and the victorious Creon of Thebes forbids anyone from burying the traitor who started the conflict. When Antigone, discontent to let her brother go without proper funeral rites, takes matters into her own hands, she sparks a revolution that pits parent against child, sibling against sibling, and civil law against the gods. In this fresh and vibrant take on an ancient classic, family love and civil disobedience clash in titanic fashion.}

Admission: Tickets: $10 with Winthrop ID/$15 general public

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

 Commercial Music Ensemble

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

 Playing With Fire: (After Frankenstein)

 ^{Mary Shelly’s legendary masterpiece, Frankenstein, is not only a gothic tale of horror, but a cautionary tale about the dangers of excessive passion, unchecked science, and the estrangement of god and man. At once intellectually insightful and emotionally complex; Playing with Fire is a modern morality play that eloquently speaks to some of the most burning moral and ethical questions of our time!}

Admission: Tickets: $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

 Playing With Fire: (After Frankenstein)

 ^{Mary Shelly’s legendary masterpiece, Frankenstein, is not only a gothic tale of horror, but a cautionary tale about the dangers of excessive passion, unchecked science, and the estrangement of god and man. At once intellectually insightful and emotionally complex; Playing with Fire is a modern morality play that eloquently speaks to some of the most burning moral and ethical questions of our time!}

Admission: Tickets: $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Playing With Fire: (After Frankenstein)

 ^{Mary Shelly’s legendary masterpiece, Frankenstein, is not only a gothic tale of horror, but a cautionary tale about the dangers of excessive passion, unchecked science, and the estrangement of god and man. At once intellectually insightful and emotionally complex; Playing with Fire is a modern morality play that eloquently speaks to some of the most burning moral and ethical questions of our time!}

Admission: Tickets: $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Playing With Fire: (After Frankenstein)

 ^{Mary Shelly’s legendary masterpiece, Frankenstein, is not only a gothic tale of horror, but a cautionary tale about the dangers of excessive passion, unchecked science, and the estrangement of god and man. At once intellectually insightful and emotionally complex; Playing with Fire is a modern morality play that eloquently speaks to some of the most burning moral and ethical questions of our time!}

Admission: Tickets: $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Symphonic Band Concert

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Spring Dance Showcase

^{An evening of selected works by students, faculty, and guest artists.  Come see an eclectic showcase of the best of the year's dancing in the Department of Theatre and Dance.  A variety of dance styles will be featured.}

Admission:Tickets:  $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Spring Dance Showcase

^{An evening of selected works by students, faculty, and guest artists.  Come see an eclectic showcase of the best of the year's dancing in the Department of Theatre and Dance.  A variety of dance styles will be featured.}

Admission:Tickets:  $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Spring Dance Showcase

^{An evening of selected works by students, faculty, and guest artists.  Come see an eclectic showcase of the best of the year's dancing in the Department of Theatre and Dance.  A variety of dance styles will be featured.}

Admission:Tickets:  $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Spring Dance Showcase

^{An evening of selected works by students, faculty, and guest artists.  Come see an eclectic showcase of the best of the year's dancing in the Department of Theatre and Dance.  A variety of dance styles will be featured.}

Admission:Tickets:  $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Wind Symphony Orchestra Concert

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Wind Symphony Orchestra Concert

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event