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New Stuff Tuesday – December 6, 2016

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Amanda Howell

Banjo: An Illustrated History by Bob Carlin ML1015.B3 C37 2016 Browsing Books, 2nd floor For my last New Stuff Tuesday post, I wanted to write about something a little more fun than management and economics (hard to imagine, I know!). … Continue reading →

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Jazz Appreciation Month

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Barbara

Please note that live Jazz in the Library today has been cancelled. We apologize for any disappointment! April is Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM), and you can celebrate by joining us for some jazz in Andersen Library on Friday, April 29th, … Continue reading →

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Chamber Music Readfest

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Rebecca Jones

Enjoy the challenge of sight-reading? Join us for the Chamber Music Readfest at the Andersen Library on Friday, April 15 from 2:00-5:00pm.  The event will take place on the third floor of Andersen Library in the “Purple Room”. Participants can … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun: National Jukebox

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Barbara

Have some fun this weekend with this “oldie” online resource, in existence since 2011: The National Jukebox is a project of the Library of Congress that streams historical commercial sound recordings. It includes “more than 10,000 78rpm disc sides issued … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – November 24, 2015

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Amanda Howell

Sex, Drugs & Rock ‘n’ Roll: The Evolution of an American Youth Culture by Douglas Brode HQ27 .B685 2015 New Arrivals, 2nd floor If you’re interested in history, film, music, or popular culture in general, take some time to check … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun: Digital Ozark Folksong Collection

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Barbara

The digital Ozark Folksong Collection at the University of Arkansas officially “opens” today, Friday, August 28th! It’s the “largest and most complete collection of traditional music and associated materials from Arkansas and the Ozarks” in the U.S., and includes “recordings … Continue reading →

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Polka!

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Barbara

If you’re looking for a good time, Savory Sounds this Thursday might be just the thing! Steve Meisner, award-winning accordian player, polka musician, and composer, will provide the sounds at the Birge Fountain (outside the Arts Alliance building) on Thurs., … Continue reading →

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Exam Inspiration: Pomp and Circumstance

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Barbara

Whether you graduate this semester or not, graduation is the goal, right? Well, OK, that and getting a job, of course. Inspire yourself by listening to Pomp and Circumstance! [youtube]https://youtu.be/Kw-_Ew5bVxs[/youtube] Why is this piece used at so many graduation ceremonies … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – March 17, 2015

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Diana

Tomorrow is My Turn by Rhiannon Giddens FOL Gid Tom New Arrivals Island, 2nd floor Rhiannon Giddens, founding member of the African-American string band the Carolina Chocolate Drops, released her first solo album at the beginning of March. Giddens has … Continue reading →

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International Education Week

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Barbara

The first week of March is International Education Week! There are several events planned on campus, including Celebrating Indigenous Nations on Mon., Mar. 2nd, from 4-6pm in the UC Hamilton Room, the International Education Week’s Opening Reception sponsored by the … Continue reading →

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