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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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

    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 

    Annick martin lecture flyer

     

    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 

    Southern Fiction

     

    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.

    Rites Preserved flyer

     

    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.

    Rites PreservedSouthern Fiction

     

    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.

    Abe Partridge Concert flyer

     

    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

    Faculty Showcase

     

    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.

    Southern Fiction Talk flyer

     

     

    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. 

    WEIGHT flyer

     

    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"

    Body Politic flyer

     

    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

    Andy the Doorbum performance

     

    10/04 - 10/07  |  7:30 PM

    10/08  |  2 PM

    Johnson Theatre, Johnson Hall

    Everybody

    Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Theatre & Dance
    by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
    October 4 - October 7, 7:30 p.m.
    October 8, 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

    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 
    Purchase Tickets

    Everybody image

     

    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

    Musical Showcase flyer

     

    10/08  |  4 PM

    Barnes Recital Hall

    Persian Ensemble Concert
    Guest Artist Series

    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

    Persian Ensemble Flyer

     

    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

    Jung Lecture

     

    10/12  |  7:30 PM

    McBryde Hall

    Flight, Collegiate Choir Concert
    Ensemble Series

    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

    Flight Flyer

     

    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

    open house flyer

     

    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

    VIVID flyer

     

    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 

    Truth or Dare Flyer

     

    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 

    Erin Thompson

     

     


    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
    By Jonathan Larson
    October 25 -  October 28, 7:30 p.m.
    October 29, 2 p.m.
    Special Outreach performance: October 27, 10 a.m.
    Tickets:  $10 with Winthrop ID/$15 general public
    Johnson Theatre, Johnson Hall

    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.
    *This production contains mature content and may not be suitable for children. 

    Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu 
    Purchase Tickets

    Rent

     

    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

    mfa open studios

     

     


    10/26  | 7:30 PM

    The Edge

    Commercial Music Ensemble
    Ensemble Series

    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 

    Commercial Music Ensemble Flyer

     

     


    10/30  | 7 PM

    South Point High School Auditorium

    Carolinas Wind Orchestra
    Ensemble Series

    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 

    CWO Fall

     

     

    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

    Pelayo Talk

     

    11/02  |  7:30 PM

    McBryde Hall

    I Dream, Winthrop Chorale and Chamber Singers Concert
    Ensemble Series

    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 

    I Dream Flyer

     

    11/06  |  7:30 PM

    Barnes Recital Hall

    Jazz Guitar Ensemble
    Ensemble Series

    Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music

    November 6, 7:30 P.M.

    Barnes Recital Hall

    Admission: Free and open to public  |  Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu

    Jazz Guitar Ensemble Flyer

     

    11/08  |  7:30 PM

    Richardson Ballroom

    Winthrop Symphony Orchestra
    Ensemble Series

    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

    Wind Symphony Flyer

     

    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

    NDEO

     

    11/09  |  7:30 PM

    The Edge

    Jazz Ensemble
    Ensemble Series

    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

    Jazz ensemble flyer

     

    11/12  |  5 PM

    Barnes Recital Hall, Conservatory of Music

    Brass Studio Recital
    Ensemble Series

    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 

    Brass Studio recital flyer

     

    11/14  |  11 A.M.

    Rutledge 119

    B.F.A. Artist Talks

    Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Fine Arts
    Artist talks by graduating seniors Rebecca Gaitan and Sophie Metcalf and their faculty mentors Jim Connell and Stacey Davidson

    November 14, 11 A.M.

    Rutledge 119

    *Free and open to the public

    bfa artist talks

     

    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
    November 17 & November 18, 7:30 p.m.
    November 18 & November 19, 2 p.m.
    Tickets:  $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public
    Johnson Studio Theatre, Johnson Hall

    A lively, entertaining and eclectic mix of one-act plays directed by advanced theatre students.
    *This production contains mature content/language and may not be suitable for children. 

    Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu 
    Purchase Tickets

     

    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 

    CJ Greer Masterclass

     

    11/28  |  7:30 PM

    Richardson Ballroom

    Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band Concert
    Ensemble Series

    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 

    Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band Flyer

     

    11/29  |  7:30 PM

    Barnes Recital Hall

    Percussion Ensemble
    Ensemble Series

    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 

    Percussion ensemble flyer

     

    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
    November 30 - December 2, 7:30 p.m.
    Special Outreach performance: December 1, 10 a.m. 
    Sunday, December 3,  2 p.m.
    Tickets: $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public
    Johnson Theatre, Johnson Hall 

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

    Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu 
    Purchase Tickets

    Fall dance showcase flyer

     

    12/02  |  4 PM & 7 PM

    McBryde Hall

    Gloria! featuring Winthrop University Choirs
    Ensemble Series

    Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music

    December 2, 4 P.M., & 7 P.M.

    McBryde Hall

    Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu 

    Gloria flyer

     

    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

    Time Capsule

     

     


    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
    Event Contact: oneillj@winthrop.edu  | 803/524-6052

    Night Fever flyer