Arts & Culture

Jan 27, 2022

Owen Cordle (1945-2022)

Jazz musician and writer Owen Cordle has died at age 76. An engineering alum, NC State LIVE audience members knew him as the host of jazz concert pre-show talks for over 20 years. 

Dec 8, 2020

LIVE Entertainment in a Virtual Semester

A drive-in concert was one of many unique performances and events organized by NC State LIVE during an unprecedented fall semester. 

Sep 15, 2020

NC State LIVE’s 2020/21 Poster by Dare Coulter

In this time of uncertainty, the NC State LIVE team was eager to find a way to connect with our audiences. Without being able to come together in shared space, we thought a poster would be a tangible way to connect in the real world, beyond our screens – something for you to hang on your… 

Apr 20, 2020

Virtually SPEAK-ing with Dr. Alison Arnold’s class

NC State LIVE is dedicated to connecting artists with the Wolfpack community to help our students (and greater community) explore the issues that define our world through a creative lens. And after classes moved online and our live performances were cancelled this spring, we had to get a little creative ourselves. Our residency with the kathak… 

Oct 1, 2019

CONTRA-TIEMPO Residency with NC State LIVE | Fall 2020

NC State LIVE is so excited to partner with NC State’s Dance Program to bring the award-winning Los-Angeles dance company CONTRA-TIEMPO to Raleigh from October 18-25, 2019. The company will be busy on and off campus with pop up performances, setting work on NC State student dancers, teaching classes in schools and community centers, leading artist conversations, film… 

Jul 31, 2019

Faculty and Staff Create Innovative Learning Opportunities with NC State LIVE Mini-Grants

NC State LIVE visiting artists annually contribute to the cultural and academic life of NC State and are a powerful resource for faculty and staff seeking innovative ways to teach course content and enhance student learning. To encourage these cross-disciplinary collaborations with faculty and programming staff, NC State LIVE initiated a Mini-Grant Program with funding provided by DASA’s… 

Jan 15, 2019

David Roussève Artist Residency with NC State LIVE | Spring 2019

NC State LIVE is thrilled to have co-commissioned David Roussève/REALITY’s latest work, Halfway to Dawn, a jubilant dance-theater piece that celebrates all facets of the influential jazz composer Billy Strayhorn’s rich and complicated life. Weaving dance, video, and Strayhorn’s masterful music, the project celebrates Strayhorn while creating conversations around race, sexuality, and the danger of placing… 

Jul 23, 2018

2018-2019 Season Preview Video

We have so many exhilarating artists lined up for the 2018-19 season. Check out this quick video for a sneak peek!   

Mar 1, 2018

Marc Bamuthi Joseph Artist Residency with NC State LIVE | Spring 2018

“Marc Bamuthi Joseph belongs to a rare breed of artists who can kindle political and cultural awareness while delivering a highly entertaining performance.” – The Philadelphia Inquirer A favorite on NC State LIVE’s stage and across the globe, writer/performer Marc Bamuthi Joseph has garnered countless awards and critical acclaim for his passionate productions that seamlessly weave… 

Aug 31, 2017

Lucky Plush Residency at NC State LIVE | Fall 2017

Immerse yourself in the creative process. Ever wanted a sneak peek into an artist’s process? Now’s your chance. Together with the American Dance Festival and the NC State Dance Program, NC State LIVE will offer a week of activities with renowned dance/theatre company Lucky Plush Productions – culminating in a FREE work-in-progress performance on Friday, September 15 at…