CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2017-2018
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performances. While you are here, be School of the Arts as a Friend of Art sure to take time to meet our faculty and Design, Music or Theatre. Help and students. support our dynamic arts program with a gift to the South Carolina School of the Arts. You will receive special invitations to receptions and Friends events.
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Vandiver Gallery Series Instantaneous: Group Photography Exhibition August 23 – October 6 Vandiver Gallery of the Thrift Library Gallery talk: Thursday, September 7, 6:00 p.m. Reception to follow. Place: Solo Printmaking Exhibition by Eddie Lopez October 16 – November 27 Vandiver Gallery of the Thrift Library Gallery talk: Thursday, October 19, 6:00 p.m. Reception to follow.
Senior Art and Design Exhibition December 1 – December 15 Vandiver Gallery of the Thrift Library Reception: Friday, December 1 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Faculty Spotlight: Solo Ceramics Exhibition by Chotsani Elaine Dean January 11 – February 22 Vandiver Gallery of the Thrift Library Gallery talk: Thursday, January 18, 6:00 p.m. Reception to follow. Visual Art Alumni: Selected works from the SCSA Collection February 27 – April 2 Vandiver Gallery of the Thrift Library Gallery talk: Thursday, March 8, 6:00 p.m. Reception to follow.
School of Interior Design Senior Exhibition April 6 – April 22 Vandiver Gallery of the Thrift Library Reception TBA Senior Art and Design Exhibition April 26 – May 12 Vandiver Gallery and the Carnegie Building, Anderson County Arts Center. Receptions: Saturday, May 5 from 6:00 – 7:30 in the Vandiver Gallery and 7:30 – 9:00 in the Carnegie Building
For information on the Vandiver Gallery Series: Call 864.231.2125 | Visit schoolofthearts.com Dr. Jo Carol Mitchell Rogers Chair, Department of Art and Design Jmitchell-rogers@andersonuniversity.edu
The au Playhouse Series The AU Playhouse brings you exciting collegiate theatre as you experience the riveting energy of tomorrow’s talented professionals. Contact the Rainey Fine Arts Center Box Office for individual or season tickets.
ANNAPURNA
By Sharr White A special theatre faculty performance, exploring the consequences of substance abuse and the power of forgiveness. Not recommended for anyone under the age of 13. September 7-9 at 7:30 p.m. Daniel Recital Hall A free ticketed event.
BIG FISH
Book by John August Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa Based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the Columbia Motion Picture written by John August
October 19-21 at 7:30 p.m. Matinee at 2:00 p.m. on October 21th Henderson Auditorium A ticketed event. TRANSLATIONS by Brian Friel
“Translations” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.
November 15-18 at 7:30 p.m. Matinee at 2:00 p.m. on November 18th Belk Theatre A ticketed event.
For information on the AU Playhouse: Call 864.231.2125 | Visit schoolofthearts.com Dr. Deborah McEniry Chair, Department of Theatre dmceniry@andersonuniversity.edu
OTHELLO by William Shakespeare February 28-March 3 at 7:30 p.m. Matinee at 2:00 p.m. on March 3rd Belk Theatre A ticketed event. THESE SHINING LIVES by Melanie Marnich
“These Shining Lives” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.
April 11-14 at 7:30 p.m. Matinee at 2:00 p.m. on April 14th Belk Theatre A ticketed event.
Music Faculty Recital This annual eclectic event features the music faculty at Anderson University in recital September 21 at 7:30 p.m. Henderson Auditorium Reception to follow.
Anderson Symphony Orchestra Concert An afternoon of inspired orchestral literature performed by the Anderson Symphony Orchestra November 19 at 3:00 p.m. Henderson Auditorium
David Kiser in Recital Piano Recital featuring the Chopin Ballades September 28 at 7:30 p.m. Daniel Recital Hall
Commercial Music Concert Popular music of many styles performed by ensembles of the Johnny Mann Center for Commercial Music November 20 at 7:30 p.m. Daniel Recital Hall
Women of Note: Faculty Recital of Deedy Francis, soprano October 6 at 7:30 p.m. Daniel Recital Hall Faculty Composition Recital: Recent works by Richard A. Williamson for organ, choir, and woodwind trio October 8 at 4:00 p.m. First Presbyterian Church 302 Whitner St., Anderson, SC 29621 AUthenticity in Concert October 20 at 7:30 pm Daniel Recital Hall Organ Recital featuring David Kiser An Organ Recital of Toccatas and Improvisations October 23 at 7:30 pm Henderson Auditorium Blue Bayou Band An exciting evening of commercial music by former Los Angeles musicians, Mary Newland and husband, Richard John Baker. Currently performing in Canada with the Blue Bayou Band, this talented couple has toured with Santana and Gino Vannelli, to name a few. October 25 at 7:30 p.m. Daniel Recital Hall String Ensemble Fall Concert A glorious evening of music for strings featuring the Anderson University String Ensemble under the direction of Professor Joanna Lebo October 26 at 7:30 p.m. Daniel Recital Hall Wind Symphony Fall Concert November 2 at 7:30 p.m. Henderson Auditorium Worship Concert An evening of worship music featuring the AU Gospel Ensemble and Guests November 4 at 7:00 p.m. Henderson Auditorium
Chamber Music Concert A potpourri concert of fabulous chamber music featuring a wide range of small student ensembles December 4 at 7:30 p.m. Daniel Recital Hall Glorious Deeds A faculty recital featuring Tommy L. Watson, Jr, baritone and Howard Kim, collaborative pianist January 18 at 7:30 p.m. Daniel Recital Hall Anderson Symphony Orchestra An afternoon of inspired orchestral literature performed by the Anderson Symphony Orchestra February 18 at 3:00 p.m. Daniel Recital Hall The Festival of Keys A festive variety of keyboard music featuring Anderson University piano students, faculty, and Noteworthy February 23 at 7:30 p.m. Henderson Auditorium A ticketed event. String Ensemble Concert A glorious evening of music for strings featuring the Anderson University String Ensemble under the direction of Professor Joanna Lebo March 22 at 7:30 p.m. Daniel Recital Hall AUthenticity in Concert March 23 at 7:30 p.m. Daniel Recital Hall AU Choral Masterworks Concert March 25 at 4:00 p.m. Central Presbyterian Church 1404 N. Boulevard, Anderson SC Opera Workshop Presentation April 6 at 7:00 p.m. Henderson Auditorium
Worship Concert An evening of worship music featuring Anderson University Worship Ensembles and Gospel Ensemble April 7 at 7:00 p.m. Henderson Auditorium A Night of Percussion An evening of percussion solo and ensemble music featuring the AU Percussion Ensemble, AU West African Ensemble, and Anderson University percussion students April 11 at 7:30 p.m. Daniel Recital Hall Music Honors Recital Recital featuring outstanding music students selected through nomination A Friends of Music Event April 12 at 7:30 p.m. Henderson Auditorium Faculty Recital featuring Professor Doug Norwine April 13 at 7:30 p.m. Daniel Recital Hall President’s Gala Festive showcase of the South Carolina School of the Arts performing ensembles April 20 at 8:00 p.m. Henderson Auditorium Commercial Music Concert An evening of popular, jazz, and commercial music April 25 at 7:30 p.m. Daniel Recital Hall Chamber Music Concert A potpourri concert of fabulous chamber music featuring a wide range of small student ensembles. April 26 at 7:30 p.m. Daniel Recital Hall Anderson Symphony Orchestra An afternoon of inspired orchestral literature performed by the Anderson Symphony Orchestra May 6 at 3:00 p.m. Henderson Auditorium All events free unless otherwise noted.
For information on the Concert and Recital Series and the Student Recital Series: Call 864.231.2125 | Visit schoolofthearts.com Dr. David Perry Chair, Department of Music dperry@andersonuniversity.edu
Premier Events at Anderson University
Big Fish
Othello
These Shining Lives
Fall Choral Concert
Wind Symphony Concert
The President’s Gala
Presented by AU Playhouse October 19-21 at 7:30 p.m. 2 p.m. Matinee on October 21st Henderson Auditorium A ticketed event. November 3 at 7:30 p.m. Henderson Auditorium
West African Concert November 9 at 7:30 p.m. Henderson Auditorium
Translations
Presented by AU Playhouse November 15-18 at 7:30 p.m. 2 p.m. Matinee on November 18th Belk Theatre A ticketed event.
Christmas First Night
The festive holiday concert features the performing ensembles of The South Carolina School of the Arts December 1 at 7:00 p.m. Henderson Auditorium A free ticketed event.
Spring Choral Concert February 22 at 7:30 p.m. Daniel Recital Hall
Presented by AU Playhouse February 28-March 3 at 7:30 p.m. 2 p.m. Matinee on March 3rd Belk Theatre A ticketed event. March 8 at 7:30 p.m. Henderson Auditorium
Senior Follies
March 15-18 at 7:30 p.m. Henderson Auditorium A ticketed event.
Musical Revue
Featuring actors from the BFA in Musical Theatre March 22-23 at 7:30 p.m. Belk Theatre A free ticketed event.
Choral Masterworks Concert March 25 at 4:00 p.m. Central Pres Church, 1404 N. Boulevard, Anderson, SC
Opera Workshop Presentation April 6 at 7:00 p.m. Henderson Auditorium A free ticketed event.
For information on our Premier Events: Call 864.231.2125 | Visit schoolofthearts.com Dr. David Larson Dean, South Carolina School of the Arts dlarson@andersonuniversity.edu
Presented by AU Playhouse April 11-14 at 7:30 p.m. 2 p.m. Matinee on April 14th Belk Theatre A ticketed event.
Featuring the performing ensembles of The South Carolina School of the Arts
April 20 at 8:00 p.m. Henderson Auditorium A free ticketed event.
Senior Art and Design Exhibition April 26 – May 12 Vandiver Gallery and the Carnegie Building, Anderson County Arts Center Receptions: Saturday, May 5 from 6:00 – 7:30 in the Vandiver Gallery and 7:30 – 9:00 in the Carnegie Building All events free unless otherwise noted.
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