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Students and faculty perform the finale of Upperman’s 5th annual Homecoming Fashion show. As they parade off stage, purple and gold tasseled umbrellas allude to next year's theme of Mardi Gras. (Nate Mauldin/The Seahawk)

Upperman hosts “Welcome to the Library” fashion show

Hannah Markov, Editor-in-Chief February 24, 2023
Students, staff, faculty and alumni came together in Kenan Auditorium on Feb. 9 for the Upperman African American Cultural Center’s annual fashion show. The production, organized every year as a part of UNCW’s homecoming and Black History Month festivities, featured live rappers, a local DJ and a rich collection of book-inspired student designs.
Playbill from "Guys and Dolls" in Kenan Auditorium. Photo by Emily Andsager.

‘Guys and Dolls’ comes to UNCW

Emily Andsager, Contributing Writer February 16, 2020

There is no denying the expectations surrounding productions put on by the Thalian Association Community theater, and they teamed up with UNC Wilmington's Kenan Auditorium to put on the gambling comedy...

Photo courtesy of UNCW website.

Grammy nominated Jazzmeia Horn visits UNCW

William Becker, Staff Writer November 8, 2019

Jazzmeia Horn is a 28-year-old jazz vocalist from Dallas, Texas. To say her vocal performance is impressive would be a criminal understatement. In 2013, she won the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Competition....

Aly and Aj perform for UNCW students in Kenan Auditorium on Oct. 24. Photo by Brenna Flanagan.

Aly & AJ headline ACE’s 2019 Big Show

Brenna Flanagan, Lifestyles Editor November 3, 2019

It is hard to believe the sister duo Aly & Aj took the stage in Kenan Auditorium just over a week ago, treating UNC Wilmington with childhood nostalgia and modern synth-pop songs. After months of anticipation,...

Photo taken from UNCW website.

Kenan Auditorium shows women-written documentary play “SEVEN”

Cierra Noffke, Staff Writer October 18, 2019

The theatrical documentary "SEVEN," presented on Oct. 16 at the Sarah Kenan Auditorium, is an artistic venture written by seven individual writers, each one a powerhouse of innovative vision. The play...

Safety concerns prompt cancellation of Waka Flocka performance mid-concert

Safety concerns prompt cancellation of Waka Flocka performance mid-concert

Brandon Sans, Assistant Sports Editor October 29, 2017

People are left to search for answers after rapper Waka Flocka Flame’s concert was canceled before the rapper’s scheduled performance inside UNC Wilmington’s Kenan Auditorium on Wednesday night. Earlier...

Bernice King the chief executive officer of the King Center was the keynote speaker for UNCW's Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration January 22, 2016 at Kenan Auditorium. Dr. King received the Key to Wilmington City from Mayor Bill Saffo and autographed books after her speech. 

Bernice King’s visit to UNCW makes impact on community members

Samantha Lavin | Editor-in-Chief January 28, 2016

Bernice King the chief executive officer of the King Center was the keynote speaker for UNCW's Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration January 22, 2016 at Kenan Auditorium. Dr. King received the Key to Wilmington City from Mayor Bill Saffo and autographed books after her speech. 

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