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08/24 | 1 PM
Rutledge 119
From Campus to Career: a chat with Annick Martin Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Design August 24, 1 p.m. Rutledge 119 Get ready for a laid-back yet insightful event with Winthrop graduate, Annick Martin who'll talk about her journey from being a Winthrop University student to rocking it as a successful graphic designer for a wide range of clients. She'll take you through her college adventures, how she cracked the design industry code, and the game-changing moments that shaped her path. You'll also dive into the nitty-gritty of today's creative scene, she's got a few tips to help you thrive and stand out. Expect a chill vibe, real talk, and a Q&A session where you can fire away with all those burning questions you've been holding onto. This is your chance to soak up inspiration, real-world advice, and the kind of stories you won't find in textbooks. See you there! Admission: Free and open to public Event Contact: tselentisj@winthrop.edu |
08/21 - 10/6 | 10 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday
Rutledge Gallery
Southern Fiction by Tema Stauffer Coordinated by Winthrop University Galleries August 21 – October 6 Reception Date – Thursday, September 7 – 5:30 – 7 pm Rutledge Gallery Tema Stauffer’s Southern Fiction traces the literary landscape of the American South investigating sites that were formative to canonical fiction writers of the region such as William Faulkner, Eudora Welty, Harper Lee, Truman Capote, Alice Walker and Flannery O’Conner, among others. Large-format color photographs depict the domestic settings, vernacular architecture, and rural landscapes significant to the history of these iconic writers. Through this series, Stauffer explores the beauty, mystery and complexity of the South. She is currently an Associate Professor of Photography at East Tennessee State University. Her work has been exhibited at Sasha Wolf, Daniel Cooney Fine Art, and Jen Bekman galleries in New York, as well as galleries and institutions internationally. Admission: Free and open to public Event Contact: galleries@winthrop.edu |
08/21 - 10/6 | 10 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday
Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick Gallery
Rites Preserved Coordinated by Winthrop University Galleries August 21 – October 6 Reception Date – Thursday, September 7 – 5:30 – 7 pm Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick Gallery This exhibition explores visual art, documentary photography, and performance art centered around ceremony and divination. It is a very human characteristic to perform as an act of healing, celebration, and expression. Each of the artists included in this exhibit are investigating ritual from their own personal perspective, transcending the norms of everyday life to reference the visual potency and power found in more spiritual realms of experience. Abe Partridge is singer/songwriter, visual artist, and podcaster from Alabama who draws inspiration from the music and culture of small churches throughout Appalachia. Andy the Doorbum is an interdisciplinary musician and artist who grew up splitting time between rural NC and his family’s farm in rural Pennsylvania. He produces work that is ritualistic, rooted in allegory and the natural world. Mike Baker was raised all around the Deep South and found his second calling in photography. His documentary series, Blessed in an Unusual Way, explores the religious practices of With Signs Following Churches in the American South. All three of these individuals use visual art and performance to tap into the power of regional American spiritual practices in ways that testify to their historical significance, in addition to showcasing their ability to evoke meaningful spiritual encounters in the contemporary world. |
09/07, 5:30PM - 7PM
Rutledge Gallery
Opening Reception for Rites Preserved & Southern Fiction Coordinated by Winthrop University Galleries September 7, 5:30PM - 7PM Please join us for the opening receptions for the Gallery exhibitions, Rites Preserved and Southern Fiction. Located in the Rutledge Gallery and Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick Gallery. |
09/07, 8PM - 10PM
Slow Play Brewing
Abe Partridge Concert featuring Ryan Lockhart Coordinated by Winthrop University Galleries, Slow Play Brewing, & Don't Sweat It Inc. September 7, 8 PM - 10PM | Slow Play Brewing Join us for a concert at Slow Play Brewing following the opening receptions for Rites Preserved and Southern Fiction. |
09/21, 11 AM
Barnes Recital Hall
Winthrop Department of Music Faculty Showcase Coordinated by Winthrop Department of Music September 21, 11 AM | Barnes Recital Hall Come watch 15 faculty members showcase their talents! Performing: Tomoko Deguchi, L.H. Dickert, Justin Isenhour, Leonard Mark Lewis, Matthew Manwarren, Jeffrey McEvoy, Jeremy Mims, Ronald Parks, Kristen Wünderlich, Craig Allen, Noah Bruening, Cory High, Nicholas Fife, Jill O'Neill, and Hollis Ulaky |
09/21, 6 PM
Rutledge 119
Conversation on Southern Fiction with Tema Stauffer & Leslie Bickford Coordinated by Winthrop University Galleries September 21, 6 PM | Rutledge 119 Tema Stauffer & Leslie Bickford will discuss the Southern Fiction exhibit in context with canonical Southern authors such as, William Faulkner, Eudora Welty, Alice Walker, Flannery O'Connor and more. Tema Stauffer’s Southern Fiction traces the literary landscape of the American South investigating sites that were formative to canonical fiction writers of the region such as William Faulkner, Eudora Welty, Harper Lee, Truman Capote, Alice Walker and Flannery O’Conner, among others. Large-format color photographs depict the domestic settings, vernacular architecture, and rural landscapes significant to the history of these iconic writers. Through this series, Stauffer explores the beauty, mystery and complexity of the South. This event is educational programming for "SOUTHERN FICTION" on display in the Rutledge Gallery August 21, 2023 - October 6, 2023. This event is free and open to the public. |
09/25 - 10/20, 10 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday
Lewandowski Student Gallery
WEIGHT Coordinated by Winthrop University Galleries September 25 - October 20 Reception Date – Wednesday, October 4 | 5 pm – 6 pm Lewandowski Student Gallery This exhibition includes work by Intermediate and Advanced sculpture students. It explores weight, gravity, and the resonance of found objects. |
09/26, 11 AM
Zoom
Body Politic Coordinated by Department of Fine Arts, DEI Committee September 26, 11 AM | Zoom link This artist talk and exhibition review features artists Tonja Torgerson & Christa Carleton "we raise our voices in support of inclusive change" |
09/28, 6 PM
Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick Gallery
Andy The Doorbum: Live Performance Coordinated by Winthrop University Galleries September 28, 6 PM | Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick Gallery Join us as we present a live performance from Andy the Doorbum, an artist featured in our current exhibition "Rites Preserved." In this performance Andy will present traditional Appalachian folk ballads in his unique ritualistic style. *This performance may contain mature subject matter not suitable for children. *This event is educational programming for "Rites Preserved" on display in the Rutledge Gallery August 21, 2023 - October 6, 2023. This event is free and open to the public. |
10/04 - 10/07 | 7:30 PM
10/08 | 2 PM
Johnson Theatre, Johnson Hall
Everybody Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Theatre & Dance This modern riff on the 15th Century morality play Everyman follows Everybody (chosen from amongst the cast by lottery at each performance) as they travel down a road toward life's greatest mystery. Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu |
10/07 | 12 PM
Byrnes Lawn
Eagle Family Lunch and Musical Showcase Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music October 7, 12 P.M. Byrnes Lawn Admission: Free and open to the public Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu |
10/08 | 4 PM
Barnes Recital Hall
Persian Ensemble Concert Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music October 8, 4 P.M. Barnes Recital Hall Welcome to an enchanting evening of Persian music that will transport you to the heart of Iran's rich musical heritage. Join us for a captivating journey through the melodic tapestry of Persian culture, where ancient traditions harmonize with modern interpretations. Remembering human rights in Iran is of paramount importance as it serves as a reminder of the fundamental principles that underpin a just and equitable society. Iran, like any other nation, must uphold human rights to ensure the dignity and well-being of its citizens. We will remember all who suffer the consequences of human rights abuses in Iran. This program is also in loving memory of Dr. Bruce A. Thompson, professor emeritus of music at Winthrop University. He loved international music, Persian music, poetry, and culture. He was a close friend of the Persian community in the greater Charlotte area. Admission: Free and open to the public Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu |
10/13 | 4:30 PM
Dina's Place
Constructions of Race in the Gothic Arts of France and Germany: Cases of Complexity and Paradox Coordinated by Winthrop University Departments of English, Fine Arts, and History. Presenting a guest lecture featuring Jacqueline Jung from Yale University October 13, 4:30 P.M. Dina's Place Admission: Free and open to the public |
10/12 | 7:30 PM
McBryde Hall
Flight, Collegiate Choir Concert Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music October 12, 7:30 P.M. McBryde Hall Admission: Free and open to the public Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu |
10/21 | 12:30 PM
Johnson Hall Lobby
ArtsWinthrop Open House October 21, 12:30 PM Johnson Hall Lobby ArtsWinthrop invites prospective students to an open house! Includes snacks and department tours. Event contact: gradl@winthrop.edu |
10/23 - 12/1 | 10 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday
Rutledge Gallery
VIVID: Alumni Exhibition Coordinated by Winthrop University Galleries October 23 – December 1 Reception Date – Thursday, November 9 – 5:30 – 7 pm Rutledge Gallery Winthrop University Galleries invites Fine Arts & Design Alumni to submit to this themed juried exhibition. The intent of this exhibition is to display work that produce profound visuals and strive to make a lasting impression upon the viewer. Below are the dates and guidelines. Event contact: galleries@winthrop.edu |
10/23 - 12/1 | 10 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday
Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick Gallery
TRUTH or DARE: Photographic Mischief by Neesmith Onzeur Coordinated by Winthrop University Galleries October 23 – December 1 Reception Date – Thursday, November 9 – 5:30 – 7 pm Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick Gallery Zach Nesmith, aka Neesmith Onzeur, is a Winthrop Alumni and photographer based in Brooklyn, New York. This series of photographs captures antics of eccentric characters at late night parties and events in the post-pandemic New York scene Admission: Free and open to public Event Contact: galleries@winthrop.edu |
10/24 | 11 AM
Rutledge 119
Distinguished Scholar Series: Erin Thompson presents: The Role of History in Monumental Debates: The Case of Stone Mountain Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Fine Arts October 24, 11 a.m. | Rutledge 119 The world’s largest Confederate monument is carved into the granite cliff face of Stone Mountain, outside Atlanta, Georgia. The park surrounding the monument remains the state’s most-visited tourist destination. Begun in 1915 and finished only in 1972, the monument has been used as a tool for embezzling donations, a rallying-point for resistance to integration, and an inspiration for the revival of the Ku Klux Klan – not once but twice. This talk argues that understanding the monument’s long history is crucial to current debates about whether it – and America’s many other controversial monuments – should be preserved, modified, or removed. Admission: Free and open to public Event Contact: calvertm@winthrop.edu |
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10/25 - 10/28 | 7:30 PM
10/27 | 10 AM
10/29 | 2 PM
Johnson Theatre, Johnson Hall
Rent Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Theatre & Dance La Vie Boheme! Jonathan Larson's iconic Pulitzer Prize-winning musical that shaped
a generation of audiences and taught us all to measure our life in love. Based loosely
on Puccini's La Boheme, Rent follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians
struggling to survive and create in New York's Lower East Side, under the shadow of
HIV/Aids. Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu |
10/26 | 6 PM
Canterbury House
M.F.A. Open Studio Night Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Fine Arts Please join us for studio talks and walk throughs of in-progress thesis artwork made by the Fine Arts MFA candidates. Their new studio spaces in Canterbury House are open for visitors to ask questions and enjoy live music and refreshments. October 26, 6 P.M. Canterbury House Admission: Free and open to public |
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10/26 | 7:30 PM
The Edge
Commercial Music Ensemble Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music October 26, 7:30 P.M. The Edge Admission: Free and open to public Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu |
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10/30 | 7 PM
South Point High School Auditorium
Carolinas Wind Orchestra Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music October 30, 7 P.M. South Point High School Auditorium Admission: Free and open to public Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu |
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11/01 | 7:30 PM
Barnes Recital Hall
Tuba and Euphonium Studio Recital Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music November 1, 7:30 P.M. Barnes Recital Hall Admission: Free and open to public Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu |
11/02 | 11 AM
Rutledge 119
Hand Drawing: Grabbing Time through Space; Artist Lecture with Dr. Raquel Pelayo Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Fine Arts November 2, 11 A.M. Rutledge 119 Professor Raquel Pelayo from the University of Porto - Portugal, will talk about her two decades of experience teaching drawing from observation as a prerequisite for learning architecture. Her approach considers that the body stimulates the brain, which grasps and rediscovers the space outside the body, taking advantage of "natural" human learning. Admission: Free and open to public Event Contact: fineartsga@winthrop.edu |
11/02 | 7:30 PM
McBryde Hall
I Dream, Winthrop Chorale and Chamber Singers Concert Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music November 2, 7:30 P.M. McBryde Hall Admission: Free and open to public Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu |
11/06 | 7:30 PM
Barnes Recital Hall
Jazz Guitar Ensemble Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music November 6, 7:30 P.M. Barnes Recital HallAdmission: Free and open to public | Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu |
11/08 | 7:30 PM
Richardson Ballroom
Winthrop Symphony Orchestra Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music November 8, 7:30 P.M. Richardson Ballroom Admission: Free and open to public | Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu |
11/09 | 11 AM
Rutledge 119
Neesmith Onzeur Artist Talk Coordinated by Winthrop University Galleries Artist, Zach Nesmith, aka Neesmith Onzeur, will do a presentation of about his photographic career and experiences in the field. November 9, 11 A.M. Rutledge 119 Admission: Free and open to public |
11/09 | 7 P.M
Johnson Theatre
NDEO Present's: Professionals in the Dance Field Panel Session Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Theatre & Dance The event sponsored by the National Dance Education Organization will feature a panel of current working professionals in the field of dance. The event serves as an opportunity for students to hear direct insight into the work life within the dance world while also inviting participants into the Q&A session for further discourse in trends and cultural climate. November 9, 7 P.M. Johnson Theatre Admission: Free and open to public |
11/09 | 7:30 PM
The Edge
Jazz Ensemble Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music November 9, 7:30 P.M. The Edge Admission: Free and open to public | Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu |
11/12 | 5 PM
Barnes Recital Hall, Conservatory of Music
Brass Studio Recital Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music November 12, 5 P.M. Barnes Recital Hall Admission: Free and open to public Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu |
11/14 | 11 A.M.
Rutledge 119
B.F.A. Artist Talks Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Fine Arts November 14, 11 A.M. Rutledge 119 *Free and open to the public |
11/17 & 11/18 | 7:30 PM
11/18 & 11/19 | 2 PM
Johnson Theatre, Johnson Hall
Fall One-Act Festival Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Theatre & Dance A lively, entertaining and eclectic mix of one-act plays directed by advanced theatre
students. Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu |
11/20 | 11 AM
Barnes Recital Hall
Company Musical Masterclass with CJ Greer Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music November 20, 11 A.M. Barnes Recital Hall Admission: Free and open to public Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu |
11/28 | 7:30 PM
Richardson Ballroom
Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band Concert Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music November 28, 7:30 P.M. Richardson Ballroom Admission: Free and open to public Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu |
11/29 | 7:30 PM
Percussion Ensemble Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music November 29, 7:30 P.M. Barnes Recital Hall Admission: Free and open to public Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu |
11/30 - 12/2 | 7:30 PM
12/1 | 10 AM
12/3 | 2 PM
Johnson Theatre, 106 Johnson Hall
Fall Dance Showcase Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Theatre & Dance A full evening of works choreographed by faculty, guests artists and advanced students, featuring a variety of dance genres. Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu |
12/02 | 4 PM & 7 PM
McBryde Hall
Gloria! featuring Winthrop University Choirs Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music December 2, 4 P.M., & 7 P.M. McBryde Hall Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu |
12/4 - 12/22 | 7 PM
Rock Hill High School Auditorium
Time Capsule An exhibition curated by Art Education Students that explores the cultivation of their K-12 students through the creation of printmaking, interdisciplinary, and photography artworks. Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Fine Arts December 4 - December 22 Lewandowski Student Gallery Admission: Free and open to public Event Contact: galleries@winthrop.edu |
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12/04 | 7:30 PM
Barnes Recital Hall
ArtsLab - Night Fever Performance
Musical and dance performances featuring Winthrop students performing classic 70's hits from artists around the globe. Admission: Free and open to the public |
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