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Visual artist Lonnie Holley to blend electronic music, new Alabama student pieces at Sonic Frontiers show

From Al.com: TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — Visual artist and musician Lonnie Holley will perform using voice and electronic keyboards while surrounded by an exhibit of his art and new pieces by University of Alabama students of Pete Schulte as part of the Sonic Frontiers Concert Series on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the Paul R. Jones Gallery in Tuscaloosa. The reception begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Paul R. Jones Gallery. Holley’s exhibit is on display through April 11. The Atlanta-based […]

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University of Alabama celebrates Black History Month with art, lectures, music

From Al.com: TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — The University of Alabama has nearly 30 events planned in the coming weeks to commemorate Black History Month on its Tuscaloosa campus. The calendar is coordinated by UA’s Crossroads Community Center, an intercultural initiative through the Division of Community Affairs. Events run through the beginning of March and range from specialized tours of campus, film screenings and lectures. Read more

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Scottsboro Boys photos on display downtown

From The Tuscaloosa News: An exhibit of historic photographs documenting the 1933 retrial of one of the Scottsboro Boys defendants will be on display at the University of Alabama’s Paul R. Jones Gallery of Art in downtown Tuscaloosa until Feb. 21. The exhibit “Scottsboro Boys: The Fred Hiroshige Photographs” opened Friday and features images from the Morgan County Archives. The photos record the second trial of Haywood Patterson, one of the nine black teenagers pulled from a train in Paint […]

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UA’s Sonic Frontiers Concert series kicks off tonight with Tuscaloosa Monorail taping

From Al.com: TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — The University of Alabama’s New College recently announced its 2013-14 Sonic Frontiers Concert Series, and it kicks off tonight with Them Natives in a live taping of the show “Tuscaloosa Monorail” at Green Bar. This fall’s events feature musicians who “explore the outer boundaries of folk and rock, incorporate cutting-edge digital technology into live performance and transform everyday materials into expressive instruments,” according to UA. Read more

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‘Bloodlines’ art exhibit shows family ties

From The Tuscaloosa News: “Bloodlines,” an art exhibit on display until Feb. 22 at the Paul R. Jones Gallery, portrays relationships formed between members of families. Gallery director Katie Mcallister said the idea for the exhibit came after the title “Bloodlines” was conceived. While trying to find pieces for another exhibit, workers in the gallery came across items that would fit the name. “We thought ‘Bloodlines’ would be a cool title for a show, and immediately following that we thought […]

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‘Bloodlines’ opening reception Thursday at Paul R. Jones Gallery

From Al.com:   TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — The University of Alabama is holding an opening reception for a new exhibit at the Paul R. Jones Gallery that will feature work from the permanent Paul R. Jones Collection of American Art. Jones donated 1,700 pieces of art in 2008, mostly by African-American artists, to UA. With this art, the College of Arts and Sciences curates different exhibits featuring various art from Jones’ collection. “Bloodlines” is an exhibit focusing on relationships between family […]

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UA to celebrate African-American History Month with programs, tours

From Al.com: TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — The University of Alabama will celebrate African-American History Month with aseries of programs, exhibits and toursthroughout February. UA’s Crossroads Community Center is inviting students, faculty, staff and community members to participate in activities, most of which are free and open to the public.   Read more

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Cutting-edge bassist, composer to perform tonight

From The Tuscaloosa News: TUSCALOOSA | The University of Alabama hosts cutting-edge bassist, improviser and composer George Cremaschi at the Paul R. Jones Gallery tonight as part of its 2013 Sonic Frontiers concert series. The Czech-based musician has performed with some of the leading lights of the contemporary music scene, including Nicolas Collins, Evan Parker, Franz Hautzinger, Gino Robair, Mats Gustafsson and Lê Quan Ninh.   Read more

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Prague-based composer George Cremaschi continues UA’s Sonic Frontiers series

From Al.com: TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — The University of Alabama’s Sonic Frontiers concert series continues Thursday with Czech Republic bassist and composer George Cremaschi at the Paul R. Jones Gallery at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. Cremaschi will perform a solo set of original compositions and improvisations for acoustic bass and electronics. The second half of the concert will feature the world premiere trio of Cremaschi, as well as UA’s own Tim Feeney (percussion) and Andrew Raffo Dewar (soprano saxophone). Read […]

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Paul R. Jones art gallery to showcase new UA student exhibit ‘Identity Lessons’

From Al.com: TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — “Identity Lessons,” featuring works curated by University of Alabama, will open at the Paul R. Jones Gallery of Art in downtown Tuscaloosa Dec. 3. The exhibit will showcase works from the Paul R. Jones Collection of American Art at UA, chosen by more than 200 UA students enrolled in the course “Introduction to Fine Arts.”   Read more

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