UNCA Continues Concerts on the Quad Series June 24
with Zulu Connection

Zulu Connection Performs June 24

UNC Asheville’s Concert on the Quad entertainment series continues at 7 p.m. Monday, June 24, with a special children’s performance by the Zulu Connection. The show will take place on UNCA’s quad and is free and open to the public.

The Zulu Connection, a performing arts company based in New Orleans, is known for stilt dancing and mystical masquerades. The group pioneered the emergence of works by both African and African American choreographers and is dedicated to preserving the rich cultures of Africa, the Caribbean and Haiti. Founders Shaka and Na'imah Zulu use their highly rhythmic music to foster cross-cultural appreciation and educate the audience on African customs, history, musical instruments, masquerades and legends.

Now in its 20th season, Concerts on the Quad series brings free fun to the entire family on Monday evenings through July 15. The public is invited to bring picnics, blankets and lawn chairs. With between 500 and 2,000 people attending each concert, lawn-chair seating will be separate from blanket seating in order to preserve sight lines; please look for signage when arriving on the quad. In case of rain, the concerts will be held in Lipinsky Auditorium.

Two ticketed Folkmoot events will wrap up the season on July 20-21 in UNCA’s Lipinsky Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now for these two special performances.

For more information or to charge Folkmoot tickets by phone, call UNCA’s Student Life Office at 828/232-5000.

Media Contacts:

• Barbara Halton, UNCA Student Life Director, 828/251-6674
• Jill Yarnall, UNCA Public Information Assistant Director, 828/251-6526