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.

More than 60 parents and families from the Public Schools of Robeson County’s Children’s Theatre Arts Program enjoyed the national broadway tour of the Addams Family on September 18, 2025
September 30 Mark Locklear

Hearts for the Arts Opens Doors for Local Students to Experience Theatrical Performances

Thanks to the generosity of donors and corporate sponsors, more than 60 children and families from the Public Schools of Robeson County’s Children’s Theatre Arts Program experienced the magic of Broadway at the Givens Performing Arts Center.

The Addams Family musical comes to the GPAC stage on September 18
September 15 James Bass

The Addams Family Musical Brings Spooky Fun to GPAC

They’re creepy, they’re kooky, they’re mysterious, and they’re coming to the Givens Performing Arts Center (GPAC) at UNC Pembroke on September 18 at 7:30 p.m. Join everyone’s favorite wacky family on the national Broadway musical tour of The Addams Family.