Michael D. Abernethy

2 months ago | elon.edu | Michael D. Abernethy

Maya Kilburn will perform with her father, pianist Ray Kilburn, in Yeager Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31. Their recital opens the weekend piano competition for high school musicians, which is sponsored by the Department of Music. One of classical music's rising stars, who also happens to have a major social media following, will open the Department of Music's first Joseph Bologne International Piano Competition this Friday night in Yeager Recital Hall.

Dec 11, 2024 | elon.edu | Michael D. Abernethy

A student-curated exhibit of Chinese porcelain given to Elon University's Art Collection by Robert and Christi Bryden opened in Lindner Hall's Inman Reading Room and will be on permanent display there. Dozens of pieces of antique Chinese porcelain are on permanent display in Lindner Hall's Inman Reading Room through a student-curated display of a private collection gifted to Elon University.

Nov 14, 2024 | elon.edu | Michael D. Abernethy

The concert runs for four performances Nov. 15-17 in Roberts Studio Theatre, melding cutting-edge choreography with technology for a bold exploration of growth and creativity. Elon University's Department of Performing Arts invites audiences to experience "Unboxed," the fall dance concert showcasing original, contemporary works that push the boundaries of traditional dance. The show delves into the multifaceted theme of unboxing, exploring its implications for personal and collective evolution.

Nov 11, 2024 | elon.edu | Michael D. Abernethy

Greenfader is coordinating events at the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference of Parties in Azerbaijan to bring together leaders and scientists around environmental protection. On the ground in Azerbaijan this week with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) for the United Nations Climate Change Conference of Parties, Hannah Greenfader '19 is connecting people to spur action to protect the planet.

Oct 31, 2024 | elon.edu | Michael D. Abernethy

Associate Professor of Performing Arts Kim Shively is bringing the musical based on Stephen King's iconic novel to life in her first time directing for the University of North Carolina at Greensboro stage. Just in time for Halloween, Associate Professor of Performing Arts Kim Shively is directing the University of North Carolina at Greensboro's production of "Carrie: The Musical," based on Stephen King's classic horror novel.