News: Performing Arts Center
![Andrew York](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/releases/main-images/YorkPortrait.main_.jpg?itok=bdJFlGOg)
York is one of today’s best-loved composers for classical guitar and a performer of international stature.
The CNN host, author and columnist will present "In Defense of a Liberal Education"; tickets are free.
![Sarah Chang](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/releases/main-images/edp3982-009-MF.jpg?itok=suyF6v4N)
Chang, accompanied by pianist Julio Elizalde, will perform works by Bartok, Brahms, Franck, and Ravel.
![Darren Weller as Atticus Finch and Stephon Petteway as Tom Robinson.](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/releases/main-images/NCT_Mockingbird_main.jpg?itok=yF0cLq9X)
Harper Lee's brilliant coming-of-age story, told from a child's perspective, demonstrates how understanding and courage triumph over hatred.
![The Amernet String Quartet](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/releases/main-images/Amernet.jpg?itok=_JIO7sfd)
Praised for their “intelligence” and “immensely satisfying” playing by The New York Times, the Amernet String Quartet will feature soprano Rachel Calloway.
![Rockapella](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/releases/main-images/Rockapella_2015b_main.jpg?itok=POtKKucO)
Enjoy your favorite holiday tunes combined with Rockapella's rich five-part vocal sound mixed with rock, jazz, rhythm & blues, and doo-wop.
![Poster for a Christmas Carol](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/releases/main-images/achristmascarol.main_.jpg?itok=12VJ0byJ)
This special production is directed by Utah Shakespeare Festival's Brian Vaughn and stars television's Armin Shimerman as Ebenezer Scrooge.
![UNLV Wind Orchestra performs](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/releases/main-images/1-1280x391.jpg?itok=GB1OJP4n)
Proceeds benefit students invited to perform at the grand finale of the Festival des Anches d’Azur. The UNLV Wind Orchestra is the first American organization ever invited.
![Larry Del Casale and Carlos Barbosa-Lima](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/releases/main-images/wc.classicalgas.jpg?itok=EhpS2YsN)
Celebrating an 11-year partnership, Carlos Barbosa-Lima and Larry Del Casale bring their show, “Classical Gas” to the Doc Rando Recital Hall.
![Trial by Jury](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/releases/main-images/AlexHeather.main_.jpg?itok=aZu89Zrq)
"Trial by Jury" & "The Beautiful Bridegroom" will be featured in UNLV Opera’s Nov. 12-13 performances in Dr. Arturo Rando-Grillot Recital Hall.
![The Hound of Baskervilles poster](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/releases/main-images/thehoundofbaskervilles_main.jpg?itok=QVSOi6XK)
Performances are in the Black Box Theatre. Tickets are just $16.50, and discounts are available. UNLV students can purchase one ticket for $10 with valid ID.
![Well Strung](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/releases/main-images/Well-Strung_Photo_by_Scott_Henrichsen.jpeg?itok=gngFe1_c)
The singing string quartet will soon release its new album, 'POPssical.'