THIS IS YOUR UCA PERFORMANCE / EXHIBITION GUIDE / SPRING 2015
WELCOME TO YOUR UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS The performing arts, an institution at the heart of all cultures for millennia, now confronts unprecedented challenges in a rapidly evolving society. Electronic and digital technologies have spawned an array of media—from 3D movies to crowd-sourced video like YouTube, to Smartphones—that compete with live arts events for the audience’s finite attention. A youthful generation raised amid a digital culture may prove harder to lure to a live and theatrical performance; in the last Broadway season, the average theatregoer was 49 years old. There’s a syndrome among producers in our industry to blame the audience, especially young people. They don’t need to go to the theatre anymore—why? We say, “their attention spans are too short.” Or, “they’d rather stay at home with their personal handheld devices.” “There are too many entertainment choices.” Or, generally, “we’re a depraved culture.” Well, maybe it’s us—maybe it’s the arts producers. Not just the writers, actors, dancers, composers, musicians, designers, sculptors, but the whole machine—perhaps we have to do a better job of inviting a new audience to our venues. Have they left? Yes. Have they not developed the habit of attending? Yes. Is it their fault? No. Artists in music, theatre, dance, and the visual arts are all storytellers at our core. Storytelling remains our most magical and distinguishing trait. And we tell the stories in the most personal and imaginative way. I think we’ve got to open up the definition of what the live arts experience is. What if the performance takes place in a swimming pool? What if the show happens at midnight on Friday night, instead of starting at 7:30 p.m.? What if the performance is 10-minutes long? Or takes place in the dark? What if the audience dances for 45 minutes before the performance begins? We need to create art that turns the rules on its head. The 1920s German Cabaret had the right idea. Theatre, often irreverent and topical, but always embracing of all performing arts forms, happened in bars and restaurants, and the audiences felt as though the stage included the floor that lay under their feet, that if they didn’t come, it wouldn’t be the same, that they mattered. Audiences want to be in the presence of others, to socialize, to share a common experience that is happening in real time, right in front or around them; they need that release—which the performing arts can provide, like the mosh pit of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, or the festivals of fifth-century Athens. Performance needs to be something you feel: you have to be actively engaged, not just read or see it. People are craving experience—they are desperate for experience. And we have the right cohort of young artists here at CSU; they are precocious, passionate, and nervy and need to offer their fresh takes on their art. They study the past to discover their future. They push us as much as we push them; we learn from our students at least as much as they learn from us. At the UCA we’re trying, in our museums, our theatres, and our concert halls, all year long. Over 300 times a year. Come teach us what live art you would treasure, need, and have to attend. It’s your UCA, and it’s your art as well.
Paul Metz Interim Chair, Department of Music, Theatre and Dance
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Walt Jones Assistant Chair of the Department of Music, Theatre and Dance Director, Division of Theatre and Dance
TICKETS Online Sales: CSUArtsTickets.com Ticket Office: Griffin Lobby, University Center for the Arts (UCA) Spring 2015 Ticket Office Hours: M – F, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., and 60 minutes prior to performances Spring 2015 Tickets: On sale starting Dec. 1, 2014 Information: (970) 491-ARTS (2787) / Email: CSUArts@colostate.edu Group rate: 15% off on ten or more tickets, applied at the time of purchase Tickets may be purchased, both online and at the UCA Ticket Office until 30 minutes after curtain. Print-at-home tickets are available online. All tickets are subject to a $1 ticket fee for both online and at-the-door purchases. At-the-door and phone purchases will incur a $3 processing fee per order. Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended to avoid lines and the at-the-door fee. Purchase Policy: All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Seating after the start of any performance is at the discretion of the house manager. Photography and recording of performances are strictly prohibited. Food and beverages prohibited in all theatres. Parents with disruptive children may be asked to excuse themselves if the performance is disturbed without refund.
COMMITMENT TO CAMPUS / FREE TICKETS FOR CSU EMPLOYEES Through the university’s Commitment to Campus initiative, all CSU faculty and staff can receive one pair of free tickets, each academic year, to any CSU performance at the University Center for the Arts. Tickets may be obtained at the UCA Ticket Office. A valid CSU faculty-staff ID (full-time, part-time, and adjuncts) must be presented for ticket redemption. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Advance reservations recommended, in person at the Ticket Office. Excludes 8 p.m. Dance concerts, Classical Convergence, and the Annual Holiday Spectacular.
MUSIC TICKET INFORMATION $7/CSU students, $1/youth (under 18), $12/adult (unless otherwise indicated).
Music Flex Pass and Youth Ticket Program: Receive admission to all CSU music events for just $55 with the Spring 2015 Music Flex Pass, providing significant savings over buying individual tickets. Visit the Ticket Office or purchase online to take advantage of this offer, starting December 1. Flex passes may not be used for the Classical Convergence series. Tickets are available through the Lincoln Center at www.lctix.com. The music program encourages attendance of youth and families with the $1 ticket for youth (under 18). Free Recitals: Guest Artist Recitals, vocal and instrumental area recitals, as well as student recitals are FREE and open to the public. Look for events marked FREE throughout this guide, and visit UCA.colostate.edu for the student recital schedule. In the event of a cancellation, notifications will be posted online.
THEATRE / DANCE TICKET INFORMATION $8/CSU students, $8/youth (under 18), $18/adult (unless otherwise indicated).
Ticket Thursdays: CSU students may attend any Thursday performance of a theatre production for FREE. Students must pick up their ticket in advance at the Ticket Office at the University Center for the Arts. A valid student ID must be presented in-person for ticket redemption (one ticket per ID). Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. 3
Ticket Sundays: Adult community members may attend any Sunday performance of a theatre production for FREE. Patrons must pick up their ticket in advance at the Ticket Office at the University Center for the Arts. A valid ID must be presented in-person for ticket redemption (one ticket per ID). Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. This initiative is sponsored by City of Fort Collins Fort Fund grant.
VENUES AND PARKING The University Center for the Arts (UCA) is located at 1400 Remington Street, Fort Collins. The Center houses the Griffin Concert Hall, University Theatre, University Dance Theatre, Organ Recital Hall, Studio Theatre, University Art Museum, and Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising. Parking lots behind the UCA are free after 4 p.m. and on weekends. More info at UCA.colostate.edu.
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JANUARY 2015!
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PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW MUSIC PERFORMANCES Classical Convergence / Jeremy Denk
January 20, 7:30 p.m.
GCH, UCA
Guest Artist Recital / Matthew Hoch / Ben Harris
January 21, 6 p.m
ORH, UCA
Virtuoso Series Concert / Barbara Thiem
January 26, 7:30 p.m.
ORH, UCA
February 3, 7:30 p.m.
ORH, UCA
University Symphony Orchestra Concert
February 11, 7:30 p.m.
GCH, UCA
Jazz Ensembles Concert
February 25, 7:30 p.m.
GCH, UCA
Virtuoso Series Concert / Gary Moody
/ Joel Bacon
Guest Artist Recital / Carmelo de los Santos / Glesse Collet February 25,6 p.m Barbara Thiem / Theresa Bogard
ORH, UCA
Symphonic Band Concert
February 26, 7:30 p.m.
GCH, UCA
Wind Symphony Concert
February 27, 7:30 p.m.
GCH, UCA
Honor Band Concert
February 28, 7:30 p.m.
GCH, UCA
Concerto Competition Finals
March 3, 7:30 p.m.
GCH, UCA
Concert Band Concert/FREE
March 4, 8 p.m.
GCH, UCA
Concert Choir & Chamber Choir Concert
March 6, 7:30 p.m.
GCH, UCA
Concert Orchestra Concert/FREE
March 7, 2 p.m.
ORH, UCA
Virtuoso Series Concert / Wesley Ferreira
March 9, 7:30 p.m.
ORH, UCA
Classical Convergence / Joshua Bell
March 12, 7:30 p.m.
LC
Brass Festival Concerts
March 12, 7:30 p.m.
TBD
Brass Festival Concerts
March 13, 7:30 p.m.
ORH, UCA
Brass Festival Concerts
March 14, 1:30 p.m.
ORH, UCA
Idomeneo by W.A. Mozart
March 26, 27, 28, 7:30 p.m.
GCH, UCA
Idomeneo by W.A. Mozart
March 29, 2 p.m.
GCH, UCA
Guest Artist Recital / Mark Kellogg
April 1, 6 p.m.
ORH, UCA
Altitude Ensemble Concert/FREE
April 2, 7:30 p.m.
ORH, UCA
Classical Convergence / Classical Jam
April 4, 2015, 7:30 p.m.
GCH, UCA
Virtuoso Series Concert / Shilo Stroman / Peter Sommer
April 6, 7:30 p.m.
GCH, UCA
Jazz Combos Concert
April 8, 7:30 p.m.
GCH, UCA
Men’s Chorus & University Chorus Concert
April 10, 7:30 p.m.
GCH, UCA
Percussion Ensemble Concert/FREE
April 11, 5 p.m.
IRH, UCA
Pre-College Concert
April 18, 3 p.m.
ORH, UCA
Classical Convergence / Borromeo
April 18, 7:30 p.m.
GCH, UCA
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Student Chamber Music Showcase/FREE
April 20, 7:30 p.m.
ORH, UCA
Jazz Ensembles Concert
April 22, 7:30 p.m.
GCH, UCA
Graduate String Quartet Concert
April 23, 7:30 p.m.
ORH, UCA
Wind Symphony Concert
April 24, 7:30 p.m.
GCH, UCA
Freshman Voice Studio Recital/FREE
April 25, 2 p.m.
ORH, UCA
Percussion Ensemble Concert
April 26, 2 p.m.
GCH, UCA
University Symphony Orchestra & Combined Choirs
May 1 & May 2, 7:30 p.m.
GCH, UCA
Concert Orchestra & Concert Band Concert/FREE
May 3, 7:30 p.m.
GCH, UCA
Virtuoso Series Concert / Faculty Chamber Ensemble
May 4, 7:30 p.m.
ORH, UCA
Symphonic Band Concert
May 6, 7:30 p.m.
GCH, UCA
Violin Studio Recital/FREE
May 6 & May 7, 7:30 p.m.
ORH, UCA
American Opera One-Acts/FREE
May 8 & May 9, 7:30 p.m.
RH, UCA
Conducting Seminar
July 18, 7:30 p.m.
GCH, UCA
Spring Dance Tea/FREE
April 1, 3:30 p.m.
UDT, UCA
Spring Dance Concert
April 10, 8 p.m. & April 11, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. UDT, UCA
Dance Major Capstone Concert
May 1, 8 p.m. & May 2, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.
UDT, UCA
Annual Freshmen Showcase Project/FREE
February 13 – 15, 7:30 p.m.
ST, UCA
The Hobbit by Patricia Gray
April 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 7:30 p.m.
UT, UCA
The Hobbit by Patricia Gray
April 25. 26, 2 p.m.
UT, UCA
The Hobbit by Patricia Gray
May 1, 2, 3, 7:30 p.m.
UT, UCA
The Hobbit by Patricia Gray
May 2, 3, 2 p.m.
UT, UCA
Rock Band Project/FREE
May 13, 6:30 p.m.
UT, UCA
DANCE PERFORMANCES
THEATRE PERFORMANCES
ORH ORGAN RECITAL HALL
GCH GRIFFIN CONCERT HALL
LC LINCOLN CENTER
RH RUNYAN HALL
IRH INSTRUMENT REHEARSAL HALL
UDT UNIVERSITY DANCE THEATRE
UT UNIVERSITY THEATRE
UCA UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
ST STUDIO THEATRE
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WORKSHOPS, MASTER CLASSES & SPECIAL EVENTS Master classes, featuring the world’s finest performers in their genre, provide hands-on instruction in an open, informal setting, and are open to the public. Workshops offer concentrated, specialized training. Enjoy a variety of quality high school events and competitions sponsored by CSU and state organizations. More information can be found at ArtsOutreach.colostate.edu. Middle School Outreach Ensemble Feb. 4 – April 22, University Center for the Arts Join the ensemble on Wednesday nights for exciting group/sectional rehearsals taught by CSU faculty, music education majors, and select high school students. The session concludes with a concert on April 25, 6:30 p.m. Contact: E.Johnson@colostate.edu Honor Band Concert Rebecca L. Phillips, Honor Band Conductor Saturday, February 28, 3 p.m., Griffin Concert Hall, UCA CSU’s annual High School Honor Band Festival brings together Colorado’s finest high school musicians, selected from hundreds of applicants throughout the region. Featuring guest clinicians and conductors, the three-day festival is capped off with a performance by the honor band in the beautiful, state-of-the art Griffin Concert Hall. $5/public Brass Workshop & Festival March 12 – 14, University Center for the Arts A celebration of all things brass at CSU! The first-ever Brass Workshop brings nationallyrecognized guest artists on all brass instruments and jazz specialists for solo and chamber recitals, master classes, round-table discussions, and a full exhibition hall with instrument demonstrations and music suppliers. The weekend features nightly concerts at the UCA (see p. 17 for details). Registration required: $125. Contact: Christopher.Van_Hof@colostate.edu. Percussion Festival Saturday, April 11, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Instrumental Rehearsal Hall, UCA High school percussion ensembles perform with feedback from guest clinicians. The festival features master classes presented by guest artist Keith Aleo, director of education and orchestral activities worldwide at the Avedis Zildjian Company, and Marcus Santon, contemporary percussionist and educator. The day concludes with a special concert (see p.18 for details). Contact: Shilo.Stroman@colostate.edu. Master Class Series with the Borromeo String Quartet April 17 – 18, University Center for the Arts As CSU’s ensemble-in-residence, the Borromeo String Quartet returns for an 11th season to work as coaches with the Pre-College Chamber Music Festival and perform as part of the Classical Convergence Music Series (see p.11 for details). Contact: Ron.Francois@colostate.edu. Pre-College Chamber Music Festival Concert Saturday, April 18, 3 p.m. Organ Recital Hall The best high school string quartets from the region participate in a two-day event, culminating in a final concert. FREE and open to the public. 10
Building on the classical concert programs of both organizations, the co-produced season features world-class performers and ensembles, performing at the University Center for the Arts and the Lincoln Center. $10/CSU students, $20/adult (unless otherwise noted) Tickets and series packages are only available online at www.lctix.com or (970) 221-6730 Jeremy Denk, Piano Tuesday, January 20, 7:30 p.m. Griffin Concert Hall, UCA One of America’s most thought-provoking, multi-faceted, and compelling artists, pianist Jeremy Denk is the winner of Musical America’s 2014 Instrumentalist of the Year award, best known for his original and insightful writing on music, which Alex Ross praises for its “arresting sensitivity and wit.” He has appeared as a soloist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the symphony orchestras of Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, and London, and regularly gives recitals in New York, Washington, Boston, Philadelphia, and throughout the United States. Joshua Bell, Violin Thursday, March 12, 7:30 p.m. Lincoln Center Tickets: $45, $55, $75 Often referred to as the “poet of the violin,” Joshua Bell’s stunning virtuosity, beautiful tone, and charismatic stage presence have brought him universal acclaim. An Avery Fisher Prize recipient, Bell received the New York Recording Academy Honors in June 2013. Recently appointed Music Director of the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields; Bell is the first person to hold this title since Sir Neville Marriner formed the orchestra in 1958. Their first recording under Bell’s leadership of Beethoven’s 4th and 7th symphonies from Sony Classical debuted in February at #1 on the Billboard Classical chart. Classical Jam Saturday, April 4, 7:30 p.m. Griffin Concert Hall, UCA Classical Jam is committed to presenting engaging, lively, and high-caliber performances to diverse audiences. Known for its engaging style and creative concert programming, the chamber ensemble unites acclaimed soloists and chamber musicians. Classical Jam’s wideranging repertoire includes traditional classical works, exciting improvisations, world music, commissioned new works, and Classical Jam original compositions. Borromeo String Quartet Saturday, April 18, 7:30 p.m. Griffin Concert Hall, UCA Colorado State University’s ensemble-in-residence closes out the Classical Convergence inaugural season. The internationally acclaimed Borromeo String Quartet has been quartet-inresidence at Colorado State University for ten seasons, leading master classes and performing as guest artists. 11
MUSIC PERFORMANCES
Virtuoso Series Concert
Barbara Thiem, Cello & Joel Bacon, Organ Monday, January 26, 7:30 p.m. Organ Recital Hall, UCA Having enjoyed successful collaborations in the past, Professors Thiem and Bacon present another program of cello and organ music through the centuries. Many pieces are written for this combination, but there will also be some transcriptions.
Virtuoso Series Concert
Digging through the Filing Cabinet (The Search for Hidden Treasures) Gary Moody, Oboe Tuesday, February 3, 7:30 p.m. Organ Recital Hall, UCA My mother would have asked “Why are you buying more music when you haven’t played the music you have?” A very good question, so for this recital, I went digging through my filing cabinet to find music I owned but had never actually played. In addition to finding many misfiled, I found a number of treasures tucked away, waiting patiently to be performed. Which ones will finally see the light of day? Join us to find out.
University Symphony Orchestra Concert Hints of Spring Wednesday, February 11, 7:30 p.m. Griffin Concert Hall, UCA Under the direction of Wes Kenney, the Symphony Orchestra features Stravinsky’s most controversial score, The Rite of Spring, one of the most influential musical works of the 20th century. Also included on the concert is Johann Strauss’ Voices of Spring Waltz.
Jazz Ensembles Concert With Special Guest Rocky Mountain High School Jazz Ensemble Wednesday, February 25, 7:30 p.m. Griffin Concert Hall, UCA Jazz Ensembles I and II under the direction of Peter Sommer and Wil Swindler are joined by Rocky Mountain High School Jazz Ensemble I, under the direction of Kenyon Scheurman, for an evening of classical and contemporary big band music from across the spectrum. Join us for this special collaborative production. Symphonic Band Concert Borrowed With Special Guest Michael Bowles, Graduate Conducting Assistant Thursday, February 26, 7:30 p.m. Griffin Concert Hall, UCA The Symphonic Band, led by Richard Frey, kicks off the annual CSU High School Honor Band weekend with a concert titled Borrowed. Each work contains a borrowed element: the melody, style, or idea behind each piece is taken from a source in the past. The concert concludes with Alfred Reed’s showpiece for band, “Armenian Dances.” 12
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Wind Symphony Concert Elements: Water With CSU Faculty Gary Moody, Oboe & Chase Morin, Graduate Conducting Assistant Friday, February 27, 7:30 p.m. Griffin Concert Hall, UCA The Wind Symphony, led by Rebecca Phillips, continues their season of concerts that represent the elements of wind, earth, water, and fire. Join us as we feature faculty artist Gary Moody on bassoon for an evening combining the basic element of water with the musical element of jazz, including works by Wilson, Daugherty, and CSU award-winning composer James David.
Concerto Competition Finals With the CSU Sinfonia Orchestra Tuesday, March 3, 7:30 p.m. Griffin Concert Hall, UCA This annual competition features three finalists performing this year with the Sinfonia, CSU’s chamber orchestra. Who will emerge on top? “I’m always amazed at the extraordinary level of performance by our concerto finalists. They play with energy and passion, plus the competition is always friendly, but fierce!” – Wes Kenney. Concert Band Concert/FREE From Sea to Shining Sea Wednesday, March 4, 8 p.m. Griffin Concert Hall, UCA The Concert Band, conducted by Erik Johnson, performs works written and inspired by the lives of Americans and American folk music. Concert Choir & Chamber Choir Concert Friday, March 6, 7:30 p.m. Griffin Concert Hall, UCA The Concert Choir, directed by Ryan Olsen, presents new music with distinguished poetry from around the world, including a new setting of the poem “The Peace of Wild Things” by American poet Wendell Berry, a raucous setting of a Gaelic proverb, and a powerfully expressive poem by Urdu/Persian poet Mirza Ghalib. The Chamber Choir, directed by James Kim, performs the Mass in Eb for double choir by Josef Rheinberger, Friede auf Erden by Arnold Schoenberg, Bach’s German motet, Jesu, meine Freude, and more. Concert Orchestra Concert/FREE From the Other Side of the Pond Saturday, March 7, 2 p.m. Organ Recital Hall, UCA The Concert Orchestra, conducted by Leslie Stewart, performs music by British composers including Holst, Vaughan Williams, and Grainger. The program includes the “Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis” featuring the Pluto Graduate String Quartet in a side-by-side performance with members of the orchestra.
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Idomeneo by W.A. Mozart Presented by the Charles & Reta Ralph Opera Center Directed by Tiffany Blake & Conducted by Wes Kenney March 26, 27, 28, 7:30 p.m. & 29, 2 p.m. Griffin Concert Hall, UCA Written when he was only 25 years old, Mozart’s great opera seria is a beautiful blend of the Italian and French styles. The story is set against the backdrop of the ancient story of the Trojan War. Creative projection designs enhance the audience’s experience, revealing the inner life of the characters. $10/CSU students, $20/adult, $1/youth (under 18)
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Virtuoso Series Concert
Clarinet in the Digital Age Wesley Ferreira, Clarinet with Daniel Fung, Piano Monday, March 9, 7:30 p.m. Organ Recital Hall, UCA For this interactive recital program, the public is encouraged to vote on the repertoire to be performed by visiting WesleyFerreira.com. Options include masterworks of Brahms, 19th century operatic transcriptions, the clarinet works of 20th century composers such as Poulenc and Bernstein, and present day compositions including Jazz-influenced works. Don’t forget to vote!
Brass Festival Concerts Special Guests Sinister Resonance with CSU Faculty Thursday, March 12, 7:30 p.m. Location TBD The first-ever CSU Brass Festival brings nationallyrecognized guest artists on all brass instruments and jazz specialists, including Sinister Resonance, a quartet known for their experimentation with the sonic possibilities of acoustic instruments. Members Mark Hetzler, trombone and electronics; Vincent Fuh, piano; Nick Moran, bass; and Todd Hammes, drums/ percussion create harmonics from their instruments that create a stark, ghost-like effect. Concerts are free with workshop registration (see p. 10 for details).
Brass Festival Concerts Special Guests Nick Finzer Friday, March 13, 7:30 p.m. Organ Recital Hall The inaugural festival continues with a concert by award-winning trombonist and Columbus State University Jazz Professor Nick Finzer. Fizner serves as co-founder and artistic director of the Institute for Creative Music, which is dedicated to the education and dissemination of jazz and creative music across the US. Concerts are free with workshop registration (see p. 10 for details). Brass Festival Concerts Workshop Guest Artists Saturday, March 14, 1:30 p.m. Organ Recital Hall As the Brass Festival concludes, join us for this final concert featuring all the workshop guest artists: trumpeter Jim Thompson, professor at the Eastman School of Music; Kevin Whalen, jazz professor at Columbus State University; hornist Johanna Yarbrough, 4th horn for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra; trombonists Mark Hetzler, professor at University of Wisconsin; Nick Finzer, NYC freelance artist; and tubist Alex Lapins, professor at University of Northern Arizona. Concerts are free with workshop registration (see p. 10 for details).
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Altitude Ensemble Concert / FREE With Special Guest Mark Kellogg, Trombone & CSU Faculty John Seesholtz, Baritone Thursday, April 2, 7:30 p.m. Organ Recital Hall, UCA Building on the group’s debut last year, CSU’s low brass choir, directed by Chris Van Hof, presents a concert representative of the year’s activities. The program includes a new symphonic synthesis of Gustav Holst’s The Planets written by CSU student Kelan Rooney. Special guest soloists include trombonist Mark Kellogg from the Eastman School of Music and CSU’s own John Seesholtz singing Wagner. An event not to be missed!
Virtuoso Series Concert
Jazz Goes Grunge Shilo Stroman, Percussion & Peter Sommer, Saxophone Monday, April 6, 7:30 p.m. Griffin Concert Hall, UCA Professors Sommer and Stroman share a great fondness and nostalgia for the alternative rock movement of the early 1990s commonly known as “Grunge” or the “Seattle Sound,” best exemplified by bands such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains. Can these stalwart jazz musicians meld their love of America’s art form with this late-20th century fusion of hardcore punk and heavy metal? Results from extensive lab work will be unleashed upon the public in this special joint recital featuring musical guests from the Colorado jazz scene. Jazz Combos Concert Wednesday, April 8, 7:30 p.m. Griffin Concert Hall, UCA The Jazz Combo, conducted by Peter Sommer and Wil Swindler, feature the music of the classic Blue Note recording label. The 60s recordings are a Jazz literature staple revered and studied today. In addition to celebrating the Blue Note recordings, Combo I presents an all original set of music composed by its members.
Men’s Chorus & University Chorus Concert Friday, April 10, 7:30 p.m. Griffin Concert Hall, UCA The Men’s Chorus, directed by Ryan Olsen presents a concert featuring traditional and new music for men’s voices and percussion. University Chorus, directed Stuart Dameron, performs a variety of pieces spanning every style and time period in history and showcasing the wealth of classical and contemporary choral music. This concert will explore different tonal and rhythmic colors and textures, featuring something for everyone.
Percussion Ensemble Concert / FREE: Tickets required Saturday, April 11, 5 p.m. Instrumental Rehearsal Hall, UCA The culminating event of the Percussion Festival, the concert features the CSU Percussion Ensemble, conducted by Eric Hollenbeck, with special guests Keith Aleo and Marcus Santos. See page 8. Student Chamber Music Showcase / FREE Monday, April 20, 7:30 p.m. Organ Recital Hall, UCA The concert features select students groups performing string and wind chamber music. 16
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Jazz Ensembles Concert With Special Guest Gary Smulyan, Baritone Saxophone Wednesday, April 22, 7:30 p.m. Griffin Concert Hall, UCA Jazz Ensembles I and II, under the direction of Peter Sommer and Wil Swindler, are joined by the great baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan for a night of burning bebop and deep swing. Gary Smulyan has topped the baritone saxophone category in the Downbeat Critics Poll, the JazzTimes Readers and Critics Polls, and was the winner of the 2009 and 2010 Jazz Journalist Award for Baritone Saxophonist of the Year. In addition to leading his own outstanding groups, he is also the baritone saxophonist for the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the Dave Holland Big Band, and the Joe Lovano Nonet.
Graduate String Quartet Concert Pluto Quartet Thursday, April 23, 7:30 p.m. Organ Recital Hall, UCA Enjoy master works of the genre by one of CSU’s graduate string quartets. Now in its second year, the Pluto String Quartet brings dedication and strong musical vision to its programs. Members include: Adrian Barrera Ramos, violin; Julia Castellanos, violin; and Tom Holdener, cello. Wind Symphony Concert Elements: Fire With CSU Faculty Wesley Ferreira, Clarinet & Michael Bowles, Graduate Conducting Assistant Friday, April 24, 7:30 p.m. Griffin Concert Hall, UCA The Wind Symphony concludes their season of concerts that represent the basic elements of wind, earth, water, and fire. Come and experience the brilliance of faculty artist Wesley Ferreira as he performs Daugherty’s Brooklyn Bridge. The program also includes works by American composers Steven Mackey, Adolphus Hailstork, and Roger Nixon. Freshman Voice Studio Recital / FREE Saturday, April 25, 2 p.m. Organ Recital Hall, UCA Students from the Freshman Voice Studio, coordinated by Susan Hochmiller, present a recital of art songs and arias. Percussion Ensemble Concert Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue With Special Guest Russell Burge, Percussion Sunday, April 26, 2 p.m. Griffin Concert Hall, UCA This concert features a variety of pieces based on the title: something old—classic percussion ensemble repertoire; something new—a fresh work composed within the last three years; something borrowed — a classical piece arranged for percussion ensemble; something blue —a Jazz work featuring our guest artist Russell Burge on vibraphone. All of this, and a few surprises too! 17
MAY 2015 | MUSIC PERFORMANCES
University Symphony Orchestra & Combined Choirs Behold the Sea With CSU Faculty, Tiffany Blake, Soprano; John Seesholtz, Baritone & Wes Kenney, Conductor Friday, May 1 & Saturday, May 2, 7:30 p.m. Griffin Concert Hall, UCA The largest representation of CSU students in concert, with over 250 performers on stage, the symphony and choirs combine to perform Vaughan Williams’ monumental A Sea Symphony (often referred to as the Symphony No. 1); the composer’s first and longest symphony. The composition helped set the stage for a new era of symphonic and choral music in England during the first half of the 20th century.
Concert Orchestra & Concert Band Concert/FREE With CSU Faculty Rachel Ellins, Harp Sunday, May 3, 7:30 p.m. Griffin Concert Hall, UCA Concert Orchestra performs music by French composers including Berger, Debussy, and Rameau. The program also includes Debussy’s Danses Sacre and Profane featuring Harp Professor Rachel Ellins. Repertoire performed by the Concert Band features works written and inspired by the lives of Americans and American folk music.
Virtuoso Series Concert
Faculty Chamber Ensemble Monday, May 4, 7:30 p.m. Organ Recital Hall, UCA On the program are two compositions by resident faculty composer James David, including a piece for violin and piano played by Ron Francois and Silvana Santinelli. The second piece is his chamber music composition Kafka under the baton of Rebecca Phillips. The program also features Schoenberg’s Transfigured Night in a version for chamber orchestra, conducted by Wes Kenney. Symphonic Band Concert Variations on Red, White, and Blue With Chase Morin, Graduate Conducting Assistant Wednesday, May 6, 7:30 p.m. Griffin Concert Hall, UCA Led by Richard Frey, the band celebrates American music with works from composers Charles Ives, Donald Grantham, and Frank Ticheli. The music shares the many different styles and sounds composed for the American wind band in the past century. Violin Studio Recital/FREE Wednesday, May 6 & Thursday, May 7, 7:30 p.m. Organ Recital Hall, UCA Students from the studio of Ron Francois perform a variety of pieces for violin.
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American Opera One-Acts / FREE The Medium by G.C. Menotti & Signor Deluso by T. Pasatier Presented by the Charles & Reta Ralph Opera Center Friday, May 8 & Saturday, May 9, 7:30 p.m. Runyan Hall, UCA Comedy and tragedy are presented in these two American one act operas. Minimal sets and costumes require a great sense of imagination, creating a profound acting experience for the singers and the audience.
Conducting Seminar Final Concert Concert Production of H.M.S. Pinafore by Gilbert & Sullvian Saturday, July 18, 7:30 p.m. Griffin Concert Hall, UCA The Summer Conducting Seminar continues its fun tradition, in collaboration with Opera Fort Collins Apprentice Artists, of presenting a delightful concert version of this popular operetta. The piece is directed by working music educators from around the country earning a Master’s degree in Music Education with a Specialization in Conducting through this unique program. $10/public
GUEST ARTIST RECITALS The series is held on select Wednesdays at 6 p.m. throughout the year in the Organ Recital Hall and is free and open to the public. Matthew Hoch, Baritone & Ben Harris, Piano Wednesday, January 21 Carmelo de los Santos, Violin; Glesse Collet, Viola; CSU Faculty Barbara Thiem, Cello & Theresa Bogard, Piano Wednesday, February 25 Mark Kellogg, Trombone Wednesday, April 1
STUDENT RECITALS Each semester CSU music students perform recitals from various instrumental areas. For a full schedule of these events, please visit UCA.colostate.edu. Student recitals are free and open to the public.
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SUMMER PROGRAMS / ARTSOUTREACH.COLOSTATE.EDU Organ Week / June 8 – 15, University Center for the Arts The week features prominent organists instructing high school students beginning or expanding their organ study. Nightly concerts present major solo and collaborative works. Contact: Joel. Bacon@colostate.edu Kids Do It All: Music-Theatre Program 6 one-week sessions in 2015: June 8 – 13, 15 – 20, 22 – 27, July 6 – 11, 13 – 18, 20 – 25 Day camp leads youth (ages 7 – 12) through the entire theatre process resulting in original plays. Contact: Walt.Jones@colostate.edu Pre-College Percussion Camp June 11 – 12, University Center for the Arts Instruction on mallets, timpani, snare drum, and drum set, as well as preparing to audition for acceptance as a collegiate music major. Contact: Eric.Hollenbeck@colostate.edu LIFT Clarinet Academy / June 15 – 19, University Center for the Arts The academy focuses on individual musical, technical, and artistic goals of each participant through master classes, performances, faculty recitals, and social gatherings. Contact: Wesley. Ferreira@colostate.edu. NEW! Aries Composers Workshop / June 15 – 19, University Center for the Arts The high intensity course for high school and students entering college includes instruction in composition, arranging and orchestration, notation, theory, and aural skills. Participants will compose works to be recorded by a professional trio. Contact: James.David@colostate.edu Drum Major & Leadership Academy / June 24 – 27, University Center for the Arts The academy, for high school drum majors and section leaders, is a unique blend of conducting, peer-teaching, and leadership skills, equipping students to be successful leaders in their band programs. Contact: Richard.Frey@colostate.edu. Conducting Seminar / July 3 – 18, University Center for the Arts Designed for secondary music educators, CSU’s conducting master’s degree offers instruction in band, orchestra, and choir to immediately revitalize your classroom; online program with a three-summer residency. Contact: Leslie2.Stewart@colostate.edu. Colorado Kodály Institute / July 13 – 25, University Center for the Arts Music teachers in this specialized training program can apply for Certification or to the M.M. in Music Education with Kodály Emphasis degree. The three-summer residency program provides opportunities to apply techniques during Kodály for Kids Days. Contact: Bonnie. Jacobi@colostate.edu. Dalcroze Academy / July 27 – August 8, University Center for the Arts Music teachers, performers, and other arts teachers train in Movement, Eurhythmics, Solfège, Improvisation, Plastique Animée, and Pedagogy/Applications. Take the course for graduate credit or as an M.M. in Music Education elective; apply coursework toward the Dalcroze Certificate or License. Contact: Jeremy.Dittus@gmail.com. 20
FRIENDS OF THE UCA Supporting music, theatre, and dance at COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY Flexible giving levels, benefits, and schedules are designed to fit your gift TODAY! Your support provides opportunities to connect with students and faculty who inspire, teach, and heal at Colorado State University.
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DANCE PERFORMANCES Visit Day for Prospective Dance Students Friday, February 13, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. UCA Meet the dance faculty and explore degree options, audition for the dance major and scholarships, take master classes in modern and ballet technique, attend an informal performance, and tour the University Center for the Arts. Registration required at Dance.colostate.edu. Or call (970) 491-2675.
Spring Dance Tea/FREE Featuring CSU Dance Majors Wednesday, April 1, 3:30 p.m. University Dance Theatre, UCA An informal performance event featuring Colorado State University Dance Majors. Refreshments and performance are free and open to the public. Spring Dance Concert Featuring Guest Artists from the Taipei Artists Village Artists-in-Residency Exchange Program Friday, April 10, 8 p.m. & Saturday, April 11, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. University Dance Theatre, UCA As the culminating dance performance of the school year, the concert features the creativity of dance faculty, students, and special guests in a variety of styles. This spring, the Dance Program hosts a special international residency through the generosity of Colorado College former Director of Asian Studies Program, Professor Joan Ericson; Colorado College former Dance Professor and Dean of General Education College at Taipei National University of the Arts, and the President of the World Dance Alliance, Yun-Yu Wang, and the Taipei Artist Village Artists-in-Residency Exchange Program. Through this partnership, renowned choreographer, dancer, and master teacher, Ms. Pei-Jung Lee, will be in-residence during March and April when she will teach dance courses and create an original work for the Spring Dance Concert. Dance Major Capstone Concert Featuring CSU Senior Dance Majors Friday, May 1, 8 p.m. & Saturday, May 2, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. University Dance Theatre, UCA Graduating dance majors showcase their choreography, performance, and production talents in the dance major student capstone event. With over thirty dancers, musicians, designers and technicians contributing, this innovative program promises an exciting look at our up-andcoming performing artists.
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THEATRE PERFORMANCES Visit Day for Prospective Theatre Students Friday, February 13, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. UCA Attend classes; observe a performance; audition for admission, placements, and scholarships; explore degree options; meet with faculty members and current students; and tour the facilities. Registration required at Theatre.colostate.edu. Or call (970) 491-2675.
Annual Freshmen Showcase Project/FREE February 13 – 15, 7:30 p.m. Studio Theatre, UCA Come meet and share the excitement of this year’s Theatre class of 2019. These amazing students hail from our excellent local theatre programs in Fort Collins and around the country. Enjoy an evening of short plays showcasing the newest members of our theatre family.
Rock Band Project/FREE Wednesday, May 13, 6:30 p.m. University Theatre, UCA Join lighting design students for a Lighting Final unlike you’ve ever seen before. Featured in Live Design Magazine and LDI Las Vegas 2013, the CSU Rock Band Project places students center-stage in a simulated rock concert that is part performance and part lighting design. Students use the video game RockBand 3 and an Xbox 360 to create a concert and perform live on stage. Now in its 10th year, the CSU Rock Band Project has been performed by over 30 universities nationwide.
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The Hobbit by Patricia Gray Guest Director Rob Lauer Nightly: April 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, May 1, 2, 3, 7:30 p.m. Matinees: April 25, 26, May 2, 3, 2 p.m. University Theatre, UCA You’ve read the book, you’ve seen the movies… but be prepared to be transported "there and back again" in Patrica Gray’s stage adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien’s beloved epic tale of magic, treasure, and dragons. The Hobbit deftly transports you from Bag-End through the goblinriddled Smokey Mountains and the dark forest of Mirkwood, up the Lonely Mountain where Smaug sits atop his treasures. A motley band of thirteen dwarves and a mysterious wizard are joined by a reluctant burglar to deliver action-packed battles, raucous songs, and along the way find something Precious. The Hobbit is a fresh theatrical experience for the whole family, both for die-hard Tolkien fans, as well as an introduction for anyone who has been living alone in a cave in the dark going mad and somehow missed this classic story. Ticket Thursdays: FREE/CSU Students: April 23, 30 Ticket Sundays: FREE/Community Members: April 26, May 3
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GALLERIES / EXHIBITIONS UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM Museum Hours The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. For information call (970) 491-1989 or visit ArtMuseum.colostate.edu The museum is closed during Spring Break from March 15 – 21. Due to the upcoming construction and installation schedule, the museum will also be closed from March 29 until April 17. Always FREE and open to the public First Friday Extended Hours In association with the First Friday Gallery Walk, the University Art Museum has extended hours from 6 – 8 p.m. on the following dates: February 6, March 6, May 1. Goya’s War: Los Desastres de la Guerra January 24 – March 28 One hundred and fifty years have passed since the publication of the first edition of Los Desastres de la Guerra (The Disasters of War), eighty etchings inspired by the Spanish war against Napoleon (1808–1813) and the political transformation that accompanied it. Published in Madrid in 1863, these images of war, famine, and allegory became known one-half century after the events that inspired them, and thirty years after the death of their creator, Francisco Goya y Lucientes (1746–1828). Created over a period of four to five years (from 1810 to about 1814), the etchings depict subjects ranging from images of corpses strewn on the field of battle to political fables. Scholars believe that Goya ordered the etchings months, if not years, after creating them, leading to speculation about the order in which the images were actually created. In this exhibition, Goya scholar, Janis A. Tomlinson, re-orders the etchings to suggest possible answers, tracing Goya’s stylistic development and the relation of his imagery to the historical context of the Napoleonic invasion. This exhibition is a collaboration of the Pomona College Museum of Art and the University Museums of the University of Delaware. It is curated by Janis Tomlinson, Director, University Museums, and circulated by the Pomona College Museum of Art.
Francisco Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828), Las Camas de la muerte (The Beds of Death), ca. 1813, etching, drypoint, burin, and burnisher on paper
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The Vision of the Pilgrims of San Isidro by Eric Prince February 24 and 26, 7 p.m. University Art Museum In conjunction with the exhibition, Goya’s War: Los Desastres de la Guerra, the museum is pleased to present a dramatic reading of a short visionary, experimental play inspired by one of the most remarkable and disturbing of Goya’s famous “Black Paintings,” Goya’s most personal and emotional statements in art. Presented by playwright and CSU Theatre Professor Eric Prince, the play is a profound meditation on the painting itself and the unseen vision that forms the subject matter of the work. The work was originally staged as Goatsong (Edinburgh and San Diego 1984) and as Nocturno (The British National Student Theatre Company, London, and Edinburgh 1989). One national theatre critic wrote: “One of the most challenging pieces of theatre at Edinburgh this year… an extraordinary tour de force… an important play which questions what constitutes theatre as an art form.” (T.E.S)
Larry Bob Phillips and David Leigh, Keeping Body and Soul Together details, latex on panel
Keeping Body and Soul Together – an installation by Larry Bob Phillips and David Leigh February 11 – March 28 In an installation created especially for the University Art Museum, Albuquerque-based collaborators Larry Bob Phillips and David Leigh create an exhibition of fantastic and grotesque drawings that aim to overwhelm the audience with vast references and chaotic narrative. Phillips and Leigh create larger-than-life “pendants” in their studio. Using an approach that could be considered an architect’s answer to large-scale collage making, images are painted on thin plywood veneer, cut out, and then curated in the gallery. Known for their giant drawings, the artists create a cartoon-like, horrific yet comedic landscape. Sponsored by the FUNd at CSU Visiting Artist Lecture and Opening Reception Wednesday, February 11, Griffin Concert Hall, 5 p.m. Reception immediately following the lecture in the University Art Museum, 6 p.m. Sponsored by the FUNd at CSU 27
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African Art: Selections from the Permanent Collection January 24 – March 28 Continuing from the fall semester, African Art: Selections from the Permanent Collection showcases the University Art Museum’s largest non-western holdings. With examples of sculpture, jewelry, textiles, printmaking, and photography, both traditional and contemporary arts reaffirm African artistic strength. Some art on display serves daily utilitarian functions, including body adornment, while other works restate religious, social, or political order and power. This exhibition demonstrates creative use of materials, complex motifs, and exceptional workmanship, all of which reflect generations of African traditions and cultures. Visiting Scholar Lecture: Karen Milbourne: Earth Matters Wednesday, March 4, 5 p.m. Griffin Concert Hall, UCA In conjunction with African Art: Selections from the Permanent Collection, the museum is pleased to welcome Karen Milbourne, curator at the National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution. Milbourne will discuss her project, Earth Matters: Land as Material and Metaphor in the Arts of Africa. Featuring more than 100 extraordinary works of art from 1800 to the present, the exhibition and publication, Earth Matters reveals how African individuals and communities have visually mediated their most poignant relationships with the land—whether it be to earth as a sacred or medicinal material, as something uncovered by mining or claimed by burial, as a surface to be interpreted and turned to for inspiration, or as an environment to be protected. Sponsored by the FUNd at CSU. MFA Thesis Exhibition April 17 – May 18 Opening Reception: Friday, April 17, 6 p.m. The University Art Museum’s annual Master of Fine Arts Exhibition marks the culmination of a three-year degree program in the visual arts that fosters individual research and creative studio practice. Students in the program focus on a particular area of study and complete a mature body of thesis achievement in their chosen field—art work that is situated within the discourse of contemporary art practice. This year’s exhibition features the work of Adriane Byrd, Allison Conley, Matthew French, Aaron Frondorf, Kirsten Gunderson, Anthony Guntren, Benjamin Isaiah, Sarah LaBarre, Cei Lambert, and Silvia Minguzzi. Program: Flower Power Summer 2015 Fun events and interactive programs are in the works! Watch the museum website for details. Program: Summer Mystery Art Hunt June 2 – August 15 Back by popular demand, children visiting the University Art Museum can take part in the SUMMER MYSTERY ART HUNT, a fun, interactive hunt for clues in the museum. Ageappropriate activity guides will be provided to all participants and all participants will receive a small prize. Drawings for other prizes will happen weekly. Parents and chaperones will also have the opportunity to enter their names for weekly prize drawings.
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Fante (Ghana), Linguist staff finial, early 20th century. Wood with silver and gold leaf. University Art Museum, CSU, gift of Richard and Jan De Vore, 1999.1.46
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AVENIR MUSEUM OF DESIGN AND MERCHANDISING UCA Avenir Gallery (Room 115) Hours Monday – Wednesday and Friday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Thursday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Closed national and university holidays. For more information on the Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising Please contact (970) 491-1983 or AvenirMuseum@colostate.edu Always FREE and open to the public Kuna Molas: Sewn Stories and the Interplay of Tradition and Change January 2 – May 29 Our exhibition space in the University Center for the Arts continues the signature exhibition Kuna Molas: Sewn Stories and the Interplay of Tradition and Change. Enjoy the rich history and skill embodied in the textiles and garments crafted by the Kuna Indians of Panama’s San Blas Islands. This exhibition highlights the mola as both textile art and as cultural artifact, and examines how molas reflect the complex interplay of maintaining Kuna cultural traditions in a changing world and global economy. All of the molas, photographs, and supporting objects in the exhibition, dating from the 1920s through the 1990s, are part of a new donation to the Avenir Museum by Colorado Springs textile collector, exhibition developer, and author Joyce Cheney; they traveled for almost ten years as part of a national touring exhibition curated by Cheney.
Tree of Life, 2 (Trade Mola) Artist unknown; 1999 Reverse and direct appliqué, embroidery (Joyce Cheney collection, Avenir Museum #2014.5.29)
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The expanded Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising will open in Fall 2015! Exhibitions will continue in the Avenir Gallery, Room 115 at the University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington Street during the spring and summer of 2015. The expansion of the Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising and its inaugural exhibits in two new gallery spaces will open to the public in fall semester 2015 at 216 East Lake Street.
THURSDAY LECTURE SERIES 7 p.m. Avenir Museum, Classroom 155, 216 East Lake Street – our new home! Lectures are free and open to the public Spring 2015 offers the opportunity to get an advance preview of the new Avenir Museum Classroom for the Avenir’s Thursday Lecture Series in our newly-renovated location, which will be fully open in fall 2015. March 5: Textile Conservation at Your House: Your Freezer Can Be Your Friend Wedding gowns, furs, and Grand-Dad’s uniform…oh, my! Conservator Jeanne Brako of the Center for Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College offers general guidance about how to best care for your textile treasures at home, and how to recognize distress signals in an otherwise quiet corner of your closet. April 16: Expanding the Avenir Museum: The Architects’ Perspective A tower, a dog park, and relative humidity. Maria Cole, AIA and Jason Heard, NCARB of Klipp Architecture join us to describe the challenges and opportunities of designing the Avenir Museum’s expansion and renovation. May 14: Sneak Peek! How will students and community members examine a historic garment that’s not actually in the room with them? What color is “cochineal” and where does it come from? Why can’t all mannequins wear the same thing? Join the museum staff in an informal behind-the-scenes glimpse of the expanded and renovated museum spaces and upcoming exhibitions. For additional information, please contact Avenir Museum director Doreen Beard (970) 491-7122, Doreen.Beard@colostate.edu. 31
CLARA HATTON GALLERY Clara Hatton Gallery: Hatton.colostate.edu Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Located in the Visual Arts Building on West Pitkin Always FREE and open to the public Observations and Collections: National Juried Exhibition February 9 – March 6 Guest Juror/Artist: Jenifer Kent Artist talk: Friday, February 6, 4 – 5 p.m. Visual Arts F101 Opening Reception: Friday, February 6, 5 p.m. In the sciences and in the social sciences, scholars use quantitative and qualitative methods to gather evidence about the world. They categorize, count, and measure, but they also interpret their observations by analyzing texts, by speaking to people for whom an object or a phenomenon might have a special significance or meaning and then by relying upon their own perceptions to make sense of what they have discovered. The objects that artists have collected, interpreted, and observed can offer profound understandings of the commonplace, the bizarre, and the beautiful. For this exhibition, artists ask themselves why these particular objects, arranged in these ways and for what purpose, are important. This exhibition invites a dialogue between the artists and the audience about striving to comprehend our world. Poudre School District K-12 Art Show: Designs & Images March 16 – April 23 Opening Reception: Thursday, March 26, 5 p.m. Closing reception: Thursday, April 23, 5 p.m. For the second year in a row, the Clara Hatton Gallery is excited to host the Poudre School District Art Show. The gallery will be filled with expressive and colorful works from Kindergarten through 12th grade with two different shows that will run for two weeks each. Please join us in celebrating the young artists in Fort Collins, and the art teachers who have encouraged their creativity. Juried BFA Thesis Exhibition May 15 – September 4 Opening Reception: Friday, May 15, 5 p.m. As part of their capstone requirement, graduating BFA students experience submitting work that is selected by an outside juror. This is a diverse exhibition showcasing excellent pieces presented in a professional format from every concentration area of the CSU Art Department including: Drawing, Fibers, Metalsmithing, Sculpture, Painting, Printmaking, Electronic Art, Pottery, Photography, and Graphic Design.
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The Last Bite (top) and The Board vs. The Bored (bottom) Ian Rhodes
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CREATIVE WRITING READING SERIES Join the Department of English and Organization of Graduate Student Writers through ASCSU for the Creative Writing Reading Series at Colorado State University, featuring acclaimed writers reading a range of genres including fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. Free and open to the public. Cheryl Strayed, New York Times best-selling author of WILD: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail and Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar Thursday, April 2, 7:30 p.m. North Ballroom, Lory Student Center, CSU For a full listing of 2015 Reading Series events, please visit: English.colostate.edu and click on Reading Series.
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