Arts & Design Stories & News

Liza Yaryshkina draws "welcome" poster

International student helps Gallagher Bluedorn guests experience a touch of Ukraine

Guests visiting the Gallagher Bluedorn to hear the Kyiv Virtuosi Symphony Orchestra on March 10 should come early for a special event in the lobby.
UNI and Kirkwood faculty members and students at 2+2 articulation agreement signing

UNI and Kirkwood Community College come together to offer 2+2 music degree

The UNI School of Music and Kirkwood Community College have proudly entered into a unique partnership allowing students to complete a BA in Music.
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UNI School of Music to present opera “Suor Angelica”

The UNI School of Music will present a spring opera in one act, “Suor Angelica,” from Giacomo Puccini’s “Il trittico.”
Ensemble F-Plus

UNI School of Music to host New Music Festival

The University of Northern Iowa School of Music will hold its fourth annual New Music Festival Feb. 23-24.
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Ahead of the game

UNI students take part in new course on the study of video game music. Gone are the days where video games are seen as a simple pastime. Instead, they are a force to be reckoned with – holding an integral place in modern day society, entertainment and culture.
Candlelight Concerts: Performances in a Whole New Light, Joel Sires Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Cedar Falls Woman's Club

Gallagher Bluedorn announces the second "Candlelight Concerts” performance, Saturday, Feb. 3 at the Cedar Falls Woman’s Club

The Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) is excited to announce the second location in its Candlelight Concerts: Performances in a Whole New Light series.
Performance of "Dot Dot Dot: The Musical"

Gallagher Bluedorn, UNI Jacobson Center present Iowa premiere of “Dot Dot Dot: The Musical”

The Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center will host the Iowa premiere of “Dot Dot Dot: The Musical” as part of its Kaleidoscope series for youth.
Heathers the Musical

TheatreUNI presents “Heathers: The Musical”

For its third production of the season, TheatreUNI will present “Heathers: The Musical” with music, lyrics and book by Laurence O'Keefe and Kevin Murphy.
Joel Waggoner and Meryl Streep in "Only Murders in the Building"

Joel Waggoner’s journey from UNI School of Music to “Only Murders in the Building”

Joel Waggoner's career has taken him to Broadway and given him the chance to work alongside Meryl Streep. And it all started with UNI degree.
Featured pieces from the UNI Permanent Collection Exhibition

UNI Gallery of Art announces spring gallery exhibition

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