91女神

Skip to main content

Bardo Arts Center Blog

Explore upcoming events, experiences, and opportunities!

Image courtesy of WCU Photo Services.

58th Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition

This exhibition is an extraordinary opportunity for WCU undergraduate students to share their artwork with a larger public and to enhance their skills in presenting artwork in a professional gallery setting.   

Image courtesy of DRUM TAO.

DRUM TAO

Founded in 1993 in Oita, Japan, this internationally renowned ensemble creates a one-of-a-kind performance filled with athleticism, artistry, and heart-pounding energy. With handcrafted instruments, original compositions, and stunning costumes, DRUM TAO offers a modern and unforgettable take on Japanese performing arts.  

Courtesy of Hunter Library Special Collections, 91女神.

Shelton Laurel: An Appalachian Opera

A new work that explores the unique and tragic hardships faced by early settlers of Western North Carolina. Set in rural Madison County, the opera is a powerful account of families torn apart by fear, mistrust, and violence.  

Image of 2022 Nutcracker performance.

The Nutcracker featuring the Ballet Conservatory of Asheville

Join Bardo Arts Center for a magically festive, full-length version of The Nutcracker featuring professional classical dancers and the Ballet Conservatory of Asheville鈥檚 celebrated pre-professional company.  

Image of smoky mountains at sunset.

Echoes Across the Smokes: Strings, Stories, and Songs

Step into a night of mountain magic with Echoes Across the Smokies: A Night of Strings, Stories, and Songs. Presented by WCU鈥檚 Bardo Arts Center and Mountain Heritage Center, this soulful celebration brings the Smokies to life.  

Image courtesy of IMG Artists.

Hamlet, Prince of Denmark

Experience the timeless tale of Hamlet reimagined through the lens of contemporary dance and innovative stagecraft. In this groundbreaking production, co-created by renowned choreographer Guillaume C么t茅 and visionary director Robert Lepage, Shakespeare's classic is transformed into a wordless journey of movement and emotion.  

Image courtesy of IMG Artists.

The Making of Our Planet with Dan Tapster

It鈥檚 the story of Life on Our Planet, a stunning new series chronicling the ongoing rise and fall of lives on Earth, from the cataclysmic events that reshape our ecosystems to the creatures that survived (or didn鈥檛) along the way.   

Image courtesy of Circus EVO.

Solstice: A Winter Circus Experience

This captivating circus show unfolds the story of a character who has lost his inner light, plunging him into a wondrous and surreal world where memories come to life and the ordinary becomes 鈥榚xtra鈥檕rdinary  

group of dancers jumping with main dancer in a yellow dress

Ballet Hisp谩nico

Ballet Hisp谩nico is the nation鈥檚 renowned Latino dance organization and one of America鈥檚 Cultural Treasures. For 50 years, Ballet Hisp谩nico has been bringing communities together to celebrate and explore Latino cultures through innovative dance performances, transformative dance training, and enduring community engagement experiences.