November 5 - 7 - ‘THE ELEPHANT MAN’ TAKES STAGE AT UNA
Bernard Pomerance’s Tony Award-winning drama, “The Elephant Man,” will be presented at the University of North Alabama’s Norton Auditorium, Oct. 29-31 and Nov. 5-7 at 7:30 each evening. Tickets are $5 for students and UNA employees, and $10 for the general public. Visit www.una.edu for more information.
November 5 - December. 3 - A COLLECTION BY DEREK CRACCO ON DISPLAY AT UNA ART GALLERY
A collection by Derek Cracco is on display at the UNA Art Gallery, located on the second floor of the Visual Arts Bldg., now through Dec. 3. Cracco has been recognized for his innovative combination of traditional printmaking processes and computer graphics. His work has been purchased by several museums and by many private collections throughout the country and abroad. The exhibition is free and open to the public, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. A gallery reception is planned for Dec. 3 at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call 256-765-4384.
November 7 - UNA ANNUAL PREVIEW DAY
The University of North Alabama’s annual Preview Day for prospective students, families and guests, is scheduled for Nov. 7. The event is open to all students and families interested in UNA. No reservations are required. For more information on the 2009 UNA Preview Day, e-mail admissions@una.edu, call 800-TALK-UNA or 256-765-4608, or visit www.una.edu and click Preview Day link.
November 7 - UNA PLANETARIUM PUBLIC NIGHT
Planetarium tour begins at 7:30 p.m. and includes a planetarium star show, video presentation, and observation through a telescope, weather permitting. Admission is $3 per person, free to UNA students. No reservations are required. For more information contact rmblake@una.edu or call 256-765-4284.
November 12 - MAC MCANALLY CONCERT
Tickets are now on sale for internationally acclaimed songwriter and performer, Mac McAnally’s Nov. 12 benefit concert at UNA. The show will begin at 8 p.m. in Norton Auditorium, as part of UNA’s 2009-10 Distinguished Events series. All proceeds will benefit UNA’s Commercial Music Endowed Scholarship. Tickets are $25, and $10 for UNA students, and are available at www.una.edu/macmcanally.
November 13 - SPIC-MACAY-UNA PRESENTS NOTINEE
The University of North Alabama will host Alabama’s only Indian classical-folk fusion dance group Notinee, Friday, Nov. 13, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Guillot University Center Performance Center on the UNA campus. Visit www.Notinee.com.
November 15 - BIG BAND BENEFIT CONCERT SCHEDULED AT UNA
The Shoals Area Big Band and UNA’s Pride of Dixie Marching Band will perform Nov. 15 in a benefit concert at Norton Auditorium on the UNA campus. The concert will begin at 2 p.m. General admission tickets are $10; student tickets are $5. Veterans and active military will be admitted free of charge. The concert will benefit the UNA band program. For more information visit www.una.edu.
November 16 - 20 - UNA SHOWCASES INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
FOR STUDENTS AND FACULTY
The University of North Alabama will host International Education Week Nov. 16-20, to educate students about different cultures and to showcase the university’s international flair. The week of activities will officially begin at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 16 at the Guillot University Center Bridge. For additional information, contact the Office of International Affairs at 256-765-4626 or cdpreslar@una.edu.
November 17 - UNA FLUTES AND FRIENDS CONCERT SCHEDULED
The University of North Alabama’s fall 2009 Flutes and Friends concert is scheduled for 7 p.m., Nov. 17 at First Presbyterian Church on Mobile Street in downtown Florence. The event will bring together UNA students, faculty and alumni to perform for the public. Joining the flute ensemble will be a UNA saxophone ensemble. There also will be a vocal performance by UNA music librarian Eleanor McClellan, who will be accompanied by student Stephanie Christmas on flute. Included in the event will be the Huntsville Flute Ensemble under the direction of UNA alumna Jeanette Watson.
December 3 - ‘CLASSICALLY JAZZY’ HOLIDAY CONCERT
The University of North Alabama Dept. of Music and Theatre will present “A Classically Jazzy Holiday Event,” featuring the UNA Brass Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Eddie Elsey Jr., assistant professor of low brass. The concert is planned for Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. in UNA’s Norton Auditorium. The event is free of charge. For more information, contact the UNA Department of Music and Theatre at 256-765-4361, or e-mail elelsey@una.edu.
