2022-23 FINE ARTS SERIES
This year, we’re excited to unveil our new Flex Packages, providing great discounts starting when you buy tickets for 3 shows. The more shows you purchase, the greater the discount. This is your time to customize your favorite experiences to come— create fantastic date nights, family memories, or an invigorating global excursion! We have extraordinary performance options to do all of that. In addition, no matter how many shows you buy, 1 or 10, there are no ticket fees on orders placed by September 23.* Order early to take advantage of these great discounts! Live well. Live Courageously. Live with hope and joy and fill up with these stunning experiences! It’s been a long time coming! See you at the show! *Tanya All tickets have a $2 fee starting Sept. 24. 2022-23 Fine Arts Series
Beloved classic novels are reimagined in the brand-new story ballet of Anne of Green Gables or the scandalous wit of Pride & Prejudice. Artists live courageously as Cirque Mechanics acrobats defy gravity or as a family bravely creates a new life in The Late Homecomer. Laughter is unfurled as all of the Avengers movies come to life in One Man Avengers and the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain surprises us all...again. Joy and celebration are unbound with Tiempo Libre and Versa-Style Dance Company and Soweto Gospel Choir fills us with HOPE!
This season is filled with artists you have loved before, artists you are going to love, and artists that I love and have dreamed of sharing with you. This season has something for everyone!
Now is the time to imagine the joy and renewed spirit that comes with memorable shared moments. This is a truly sensational season and it is impossible to miss! These amazing performances don’t require you to be in LA, South Africa or New York—they are RIGHT HERE! All our artists grace impressive stages around the world, but here at CSB and SJU, they create exceptional performances for YOU.
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The pandemic taught us that art and gathering together does actually transform and nourish us. We celebrate the dedication of artists, community sponsors, grant makers, CSB and SJU, and above all – YOU! We would not be at this moment without you, and we are immensely grateful. Every show on stage comes alive with the audience – we need you too!
HELGESON MIMI & DICK BITZAN MARYANNE & JOHN MAHOWALD DERIK & NANCY WELDON SERIES PROGRAMSPONSORSSPONSORS CMABCentralMNArtsBoard Proviant Group Ameriprise Private Wealth Advisory Practice These activities are made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation for the arts and cultural heritage fund. ank You Sponsors 1
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OCTOBER 14 Soweto Gospel Choir Stephen B. Humphrey Theater4 29 Ballet Jörgen: Anne of Green Gables Escher Auditorium 6 NOVEMBER 5 Pride & Prejudice Stephen B. Humphrey Theater8 11 Tiempo Libre Stephen B. Humphrey Theater9 DECEMBER 8 Mark O’Connor’s An Appalachian Christmas Stephen B. Humphrey Theater10 10 Lightwire Theater: A Very Electric Christmas Escher Auditorium 11 FEBRUARY 4 Versa-Style Dance Company Escher Auditorium 12 18 Cirque Mechanics: Zephyr Escher Auditorium 14 24 Voctave Escher Auditorium 16 MARCH 16 Literature to Life: The Latehomecomer Gorecki Family Theater 18 17 Literature to Life: The Latehomecomer Gorecki Family Theater 18 25 One Man Avengers Stephen B. Humphrey Theater19 APRIL 14 Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain Escher Auditorium 20 TO ORDER VISIT CSBSJU.EDU/EXPECT OR CALL 320-363-5777 Season Calendar 2
ORDER BY SEPTEMBER 23 AND PAY NO FEES, NO MATTER IF YOU BUY ONE SHOW OR 10 Attend more performances, enjoy great savings: Buy 3+ Shows - save 10% Buy 5+ Shows - save 15% Buy 7+ Shows - save 25% Order early and you’ll get these great benefits: • Choose the shows you want – match your preferences and schedule. • No fees! All fees are waived, regardless of how many shows you buy, until September 23. All tickets have a $2 ticket fee starting Sept. 24. • Enjoy premium seating. Buy early and get first choice. • Be confident your favorite show won’t sell out and that you have the best seat at the best price. • No exclusions – buy now during this limited time and get a great discount on every show and every price type! CRAFTING YOUR OWN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE IS EASY – HERE ARE A FEW SUGGESTIONS TO GET YOU FAMILYSTARTED:FUNSERIES: Ballet Jörgen, Lightwire Theater, Versa-Style Dance Company, Cirque Mechanics, Voctave, One Man Avengers, Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain DATE NIGHT SERIES: Soweto Gospel Choir, Tiempo Libre, Versa-Style Dance Company, Cirque Mechanics, Voctave, Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain BOOK CLUB SERIES: Ballet Jörgen, Pride & Prejudice, The Late Homecomer GLOBAL PASSPORT SERIES: Soweto Gospel Choir, Ballet Jörgen, Tiempo Libre, The Late Homecomer, Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain NEW FLEX PACKAGES ARE HERE! Order Early and Save 3
SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR PRESENTS Hope,
Out of the darkness comes a new dawn! This all-new concert by 3-time Grammy®-winning Soweto Gospel Choir commemorates South Africa’s Freedom Movement and the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. Bringing joy to all, “HOPE” opens with a rousing program of South African freedom songs that inspired their Rainbow Nation. Then the choir’s uplifting performance moves to the United States with beautiful renditions of the music of the Civil Rights Movement, including works by legendary artists Billie Holiday, James Brown, Otis Redding, Curtis Mayfield and the one-and-only, Aretha Franklin. Get ready, “HOPE” is a concert that will live forever in your hearts!
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Feel the exuberant hope and joy that Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Anne has brought to generations of readers … but feel it in a whole new way. This playful, fully-staged storybook ballet transports audiences to early 20th century Atlantic Canada and vividly brings this beloved novel to life. Follow the adventures of the imaginative, sometimes mischievous, Anne Shirley as she discovers her place in the world. With dazzling choreography, accurate period sets and lively storytelling, this performance is perfect for the whole family. As one audience member describes it, “If Montgomery’s words could dance off the pages, this is exactly how they would look.” Original choreography by Bengt Jörgen, C.M.
TICKETS CSB+SJUYouth/StudentFaculty/Staff$35SeniorRegular$42$39ID$15Student$8 JOY CANADA’S BALLET JÖRGEN PRESENTS Anne of Green Gables – e Ballet® 6
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TICKETS CSB+SJUYouth/StudentFaculty/Staff$33SeniorRegular$40$37ID$15Student$8 SCANDALOUS AQUILA THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS Pride and Prejudice 8
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Prepare for pinpointed wit, social commentary and delightful dancing as Aquila Theatre Company brings to life Jane Austen’s ultimate romantic comedy. Austen’s beloved classic continues to capture the imagination of audiences today as she humorously skewers the hypocrisies and absurdities of the class system and puts the thoughts and feelings of her women characters front and center. Aquila is one of the foremost producers of classical theater in the United States, visiting 50+ cities each year. The New Yorker says, “Aquila’s productions are beautifully spoken, dramatically revealing and crystalline in effect.” P.M.
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TICKETS CSB+SJUYouth/StudentFaculty/Staff$31SeniorRegular$38$35ID$15Student$8 ¡CALIENTE! “When you talk about the group, you find yourself moving your hips” – Richmond Times Dispatch. Three-time Grammy® nominees Tiempo Libre are on a mission to share their Afro-Caribbean heritage with as wide an audience as possible. Listen, learn and feel the timba sway of their exhilarating mix of jazz harmonies, contemporary sonorities and seductive Latin rhythms. The seven members of Tiempo Libre grew up together – studying at La ENA, Havana, Cuba’s rigorous music conservatory by day, while climbing on rooftops with makeshift antennas to catch the sounds of Miami by night. For them, music isn’t just a way of life, it’s a way of experiencing living. Tiempo Libre FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 I 7:30 P.M.
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Mark O’Connor’s eclectic combination of jazz, bluegrass and classical influences carries his vision of an American school of string playing. This much-loved holiday performance, accompanied by his wife, Maggie, and son, Forrest – both award-winning instrumentalists their rites – a wondrous mix vocal bluegrass American music and joyous B. Humphrey
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TICKETS CSB+SJUYouth/StudentFaculty/Staff$33SeniorRegular$40$37ID$15Student$8 HOLIDAY SPARKLE Make the season bright with a charming new tale told in vibrant lights, artistic dance and a score filled with holiday-favorite songs. Since you first saw them on America’s Got Talent or TRU TV’S Fake Off, Lightwire Theater has been mesmerizing audiences worldwide with skill, grace and eye-catching light shows. By combining the arts of puppetry, theater and dance, this magical tale of a misguided bird named Max who ends up at the North Pole for Christmas will warm hearts and have the spirit of the season shining through. Bring the whole family for an evening of unforgettable electroluminescent artistry! LIGHTWIRE THEATER PRESENTS A Very Electric Christmas SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 2 P.M. I 7:30 P.M. Escher Auditorium, College of Saint Benedict 11
Full of energy, inspiration and improvisation, Versa-Style celebrates the essence and power of hip-hop – showcasing popping, locking, boogaloo, house and Afro-Latin styles such as salsa, merengue, and cumbia. This performance features their newest work, FREE-Mind FREE-Style, exploring the limitless possibilities of improvisational street dance. Each infectious performance is love, positivity and knowledge shared through the medium of hip-hop dance. For over 15 years, Versa-Style has served as cultural ambassadors, traveling, teaching and spreading their love of hip-hop culture in places such as Israel, India, France, Italy and Columbia. Saint
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Celebrate the power of the wind with this breathtaking cirque performance. With their thoughtfully engineered blend of artful storytelling, high-level acrobatics and fanciful contraptions, Cirque Mechanics defies categorization. In Zephyr, they celebrate the wind power we’ve harnessed for thousands of years and the machines we’ve used to do it. A giant windmill mounted on a turntable harnesses the power and energy of people rather than the wind as performers fly, balance, float on air and defy gravity in this exhilarating whirlwind circus performance. This is high-flying, eye-popping, heart-stopping amazement geared to blow away audiences of all ages. Their last visit here sold out quickly – so be sure to buy early! 7:30 P.M. Auditorium, College of Saint Benedict
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CIRQUE MECHANICS PRESENTS Zephyr SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 I
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Enjoy a night of Broadway show tunes and Disney showstoppers! When a cappella comes together in the best way, it’s something visceral. That’s the magic of Central Florida’s Voctave – 11 powerhouse singers with backgrounds in gospel, contemporary Christian, barbershop, pop and choral. Widely recognized for high-energy performances and impressive arrangements, Voctave weaves tight vocal tapestries that wrap around an audience. Their videos have gathered an eye-popping 150 million views on social media. This is feel-good music you can truly feel. VOCTAVE PRESENTS e Corner of Broadway & Main Street FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 I 7:30 P.M. Escher Auditorium, College of Saint Benedict TICKETS CSB+SJUYouth/StudentFaculty/StaffSeniorRegular$40$37$33ID$15Student$8 16
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The impossible happens every day in the life of the refugee. Minnesota writer Kao Kalia Yang captured that experience in her gripping memoir. Now Gaosong Heu brings it to life in this moving stage production. Told with the immediacy of the author as a young girl, born in the Ban Vinai Refugee Camp in Thailand, the story follows her journey to a new land and a new life. For the author, for her parents and for her grandmother, the story explores themes of home, family, opportunity, acceptance and obligation.
LITERATURE TO LIFE PRESENTS e Latehomecomer THURSDAY, MARCH 16 I 7:30 P.M. FRIDAY, MARCH 17 I 7:30 P.M. Gorecki Family Theater, College of Saint Benedict HOPE & HOME TICKETS CSB+SJUYouth/StudentFaculty/Staff$23SeniorRegular$32$27ID$15Student$8 18
is truly hilarious and can channel dozens of characters at once. You won’t believe what you’re about to see! SATURDAY, MARCH 25 I 7:30 P.M. Stephen B.
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And they do it all with just four strings. The often-imitatednever-duplicated Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain may have twice sold out at Carnegie Hall in New York, twice at The Royal Albert Hall in London and also at Sydney Opera House in Australia, but they’ve never abandoned their signature wit and lifelong passion for their plucky little instruments. The set list has been described as a “shopping trolley dash through genres,” and the result is a show that guarantees something for everyone. Brace yourself for the unexpected and prepare for smiles as familiar tunes pop up in surprising contexts. Don’t forget your ukulele! There will be a string & sing along during the show – watch the website in 2023 music so can practice at home. 7:30 P.M. Great Britain
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Indigenous Survivance
AUGUST 29 – OCTOBER 29, 2022 RECEPTION: SEPTEMBER 8
Indigenous Survivance is an art exhibit that highlights the work of several of Minnesota’s premiere Native artists. Vibrant works, in a number of mediums, tell the story of Native people, drawing on traditional wisdom and knowledge to impact contemporary issues and movements. Lakota and Ojibwe artists Pat Kruse, Annette S. Lee, Steve Premo, Laura Youngbird and Jonathan Thunder share their works to educate others about what it means to be Native and to inspire a whole new generation of Native artists to create art for continued Indigenous Survivance. I 5-7 P.M. Saint John’s Art Center Medium: Mixed Media BY TRAVIS ZIMMERMAN ’94
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Indigenous Survivance Curated by Travis Zimmerman ’94 AUGUST 29 – OCTOBER 29, 2022 RECEPTION: SEPTEMBER 8 I 5-7 P.M. Medium: Mixed Media Anecdotal Architecture Liz NOVEMBERMiller 8 – DECEMBER 16, 2022 RECEPTION: NOVEMBER 10, 2022 Medium: Fiber Arts Maker Erik JANUARYBenson17 – MARCH 17, 2023 RECEPTION: JANUARY 20, 2023 Medium: Acrylic Painting Senior Art esis Exhibition APRIL 1 – MAY 6, 2023 RECEPTION: TBD Medium: Mixed Media SJU ART CENTER Visual Arts 24
CSB BENEDICTA ARTS CENTER Visual Arts New Traditions: Transitions in Fiber Art Aspen Mahon & Jennifer Plas SEPTEMBER 5 – OCTOBER 15, 2022 RECEPTION: SEPTEMBER 15 I 5-7 P.M. Medium: Fiber Arts Where Dreams Remained Xavier OCTOBERTavera24– DECEMBER 3, 2022 RECEPTION: OCTOBER 27, 2022 Medium: Photography Just Wondering…. Scott Murphy & Elaine Rutherford DECEMBER 12, 2022 – FEBRUARY 25, 2023 RECEPTION: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13 I 5-7 P.M. Medium: Mixed Media Muliebris: Femme Feminine Femininity The Color Network MARCH 13 – MAY 8, 2023 RECEPTION: TBD Medium: Ceramics 25
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There is nothing like live performance – the collective gasp when a cirque performer defies gravity, the shared elation when the band hits that perfect groove, the emotion that ripples across the audience during a riveting theater scene. These are the moments that make live performance magical – the give and take between artist and audience is unexplainable, palpable and stirring. We’ve missed these moments. We know you have too.
Our Venues
STEPHEN B. HUMPHREY THEATER
This 500-seat theater at Saint John’s University is an excellent venue for vocal, acoustic, string and theater performances.
This exceptional 1,000-seat venue is the crown jewel of the Benedicta Arts Center at the College of Saint Benedict, considered one of the finest performance venues in the upper Midwest.
The CSB and SJU Fine Arts Series creates these magic moments on stage, on campus, and in our community through a commitment to exceptional performances and a passionate dedication to community and campus workshops. But the truth is we can’t do it alone. We need you.
GORECKI FAMILY THEATER
The 282-seat Gorecki Family Theater in the Benedicta Arts Center at the College of Saint Benedict creates an intimate, up-close performance experience.
Now, more than ever before, your vital support sustains the arts. Your gift to the CSB and SJU Fine Arts Series ensures that our community experiences unmatched performances close to home and that our artists connect off the stage in meaningful workshops across campus and the region. Your gift makes magic happen. Donate today at csbsju.edu/fine-arts/support-us or contact the Box Office at 320-363-5777
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Information PATRON CATEGORIES & DISCOUNTS (Exclusions may apply.) SENIOR Ages 60 and over CSB+SJU STAFF Two discounted tickets per show YOUTH/STUDENT ID* Ages five through college with ID CSB+SJU STUDENT One ticket per show per campus ID *Note: All attendees need a ticket, regardless of age. Children under the age of five are not recommended for most performances. Fee: All tickets have a $2 ticket fee starting Sept. 24. We love groups – get discounts! Applicable for groups of 10 or more. All group tickets must be purchased at the same time. Call the Box Office at 320-363-5777 to make arrangements. THINGS TO REMEMBER Can’t make it to the show? Don’t worry! As long as you call 48 hours in advance, we’ll gladly exchange your tickets to a different performance. Some exclusions do apply, but we’re here to help! Where do I park? Find parking and directions online at csbsju.edu/fine-arts/planyour-visit Or call the Box Office for friendly help! Need somewhere to stay? Our preferred hotel is the Holiday Inn & Suites in St. Cloud 320-253-9000 or holidayinn.com/stcloudmn TO ORDER TICKETS, BOX OFFICE HOURS AND MORE INFORMATION CALL 320-363-5777 OR VISIT CSBSJU.EDU/EXPECT Or stop by our Box Office: Benedicta Arts Center College of Saint Benedict 37 S College Avenue St. Joseph, MN 56374 28
ACCESSIBILITY We are dedicated to providing an inclusive experience to all our guests. Please contact the Box Office for any below accommodations. Some accommodations require advance notice. We are here to help! • WHEELCHAIRS AVAILABLE • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE SEATING • LOW-VISION • AUDIO DESCRIPTION • LARGE PRINT PROGRAMS • BRAILLE PROGRAMS • PHONIC EAR SOUND ENHANCEMENT • MOVEABLE ARM SEATS • AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE For more information call 320-363-5777 or visit csbsju.edu/EXPECT Chairs added for select performances in front of Row A for some special presentations in the Escher Auditorium and the Gorecki Family Theater. Escher Auditorium CSB Benedicta Arts Center RowsSTAGEChairsA-J Ramped Floor Rows K-P Stepped Aisles Rows Q-W Under Balcony 1st Balcony 2nd Balcony No elevator to balconies RowsSTAGEA-H Floor Seating Rows J-O Stepped Aisles Rows P-U Upper Level Stephen B. Humphrey Theater Saint John’s University No elevator to upper level RowsSTAGEA-D Lower Tier Gorecki Family Theater CSB Benedicta Arts Center Last row of the lower tier has no steps Upper TierUpper Tier Rows E-K SEATING 29
2022-23 FINE ARTS SERIES Benedicta Arts Center 37 S. College Ave. St. Joseph, MN 56374-2099 College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University
