UNC Pembroke News

John Oxendine performs onstage at the Lumbee Tribal Cultural Showcase
December 08 James Bass

A Day of Culture and Connection for Thousands at GPAC’s Lumbee Showcase

For a heartbeat, the audience sat in silent anticipation. Thousands of elementary students leaned forward in their seats and strained to make out figures on the darkened stage of the Givens Performing Arts Center.

musicians playing at the Holiday Extravaganza
November 12 Mark Locklear

Ring in the Season with UNCP’s 17th Annual Holiday Extravaganza!

UNC Pembroke Music is kicking off the season in spectacular style with the 17th Annual Holiday Extravaganza, Thursday, December 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the Givens Performing Arts Center.

Keith David
November 03 James Bass

Award-Winning Hollywood Actor Keith David to Highlight GPAC Season

Keith David is known for his many acting credits in movies and TV shows, but he’s also a talented jazz singer, and he is performing Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the 2025-2026 season at the Givens Performing Arts Center (GPAC) at UNC Pembroke.

A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage
October 27 James Bass

The Timeless Charlie Brown Classic Comes to Life on the GPAC Stage

Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy and Sally are coming to the Givens Performing Arts Center (GPAC) at UNC Pembroke on Nov.17 at 7:30 p.m. to celebrate the holidays and the anniversary of the 1965 CBS animated TV special.

Cinderella
October 16 James Bass

Cinderella Ballet Donates Tickets to Hearts for the Arts

World Ballet Company shared the magic of Cinderella with the community by donating 200 tickets to GPAC’s Hearts for the Arts fund ahead of their Sept. 30 show at UNC Pembroke.