The Office of the Artsat UNCW presents a summer series of performances for youth, families, and even regular grown-ups called Seahawk Family Art Matinees. The kick-off performance was by North Carolina jazz icon John Brown and a selection of his performers. Coming up this Wednesday, July 6, KarolaLuttringhaus of Alban Elved Dance Company performs selections of her storytelling-in-motion. These performances are just $5 on Wednesday mornings at 10:30; see the full schedule below.
Seahawk Family Art Series at Kenan Auditorium. Wednesdays at 10:30 am through July 27. All tickets $5.
I visited John Brown's jazz show last Wednesday. A few hundred people were in attendance, folks of all ages, including groups from local summer camps. Listen to the interview above to hear John Brown talk about the importance of music and art education to his mission. We also hear from the Director of the Office of the Arts, Kristen Brogdon and Manager Jeremy Summers about the inspiration for this series.
Seahawk Family Art Matinees/10:30 am
Wednesday, July 6: Karola Luttringhaus from Alban Elved Dance Company
Wednesday, July 13: Jazz Workshop, featuring UNCW Jazz Faculty & Workshop Alumni
Wednesday, July 20: Storytelling and Music with Madafo Loyd Wilson
Wednesday, July 27: Peter and the Wolf Puppet Show with Gina Gambony
(Full disclosure: Yours Truly is performing in the series.)
