Events + MORE EVENTS
Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m., Singletary Center for the Arts Concert Hall - Preview concert of music from upcoming Kennedy Center event "Our Lincoln" performed by UK Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of John Nardolillo. Governor Beshear narrates the performance of "Lincoln Portrait" by composer Aaron Copland. Also concerto competition winners, cellist Andrea Kleesattel & violinist Duo He, and music by composers Paganini, Dvorak & Strauss. Free. Sponsored by UK School of Music. More info 859-257-4929.
Dec. 4-6, 7:30 p.m., Briggs Theatre in the Fine Arts Building - This-fast moving, suspense-filled drama, set against the backdrop of a Bronx Catholic School in 1964, is the story of a strong-minded woman faced with a difficult decision. Should she voice concerns about one of her male colleagues...even if she is not entirely certain of the truth? Tickets: General-$15; UK faculty/staff/seniors-$10; student-$5. Sponsored by the UK Department of Theatre. More info 859-257-4929.
Dec. 4, 8 p.m., Student Center Grand Ballroom - Oakland, CA band, The Matches, brings their music to the campus of UK. Tickets (859-257-8427) or any TicketMaster location, or online at www.ticketmaster.com. UK students-free, general-$10. Sponsored by the Student Activities Board. More info 859-257-1754.
Dec. 5, noon, Niles Gallery, Lucille C. Little Fine Arts Library - Concert featuring banjoist J.D. Crowe, one of the most influential musicians of the developmental period of bluegrass. His New South Band with legendary pickers including Tony Rice, Ricky Skaggs and Jerry Douglas, changed the face of Bluegrass while retaining ties with the enduring features of the "old school." Free. Sponsored by the John Jacob Niles Center for American Music. More info 859-257-8183.