2018-2019
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2018-19 FINE ARTS SERIES
BOLD, UNFORGETTABLE, WORLD CLASS AND RIGHT HERE. 2018-19 is a season of exceptional art for an exceptional community. We aim to confidently live out our promise to you to “Expect WOW!” with each and every event this year. We’ve got daring feats, thundering drums, and blazing footwork! There are innovative artists using technology and reimagining folk songs to create something vivid and new. You’ll see artists who bring cultures from Japan, Ireland, Zimbabwe and the Ukraine to our stage. We can bring you fresh excitement without a passport or a plane ticket — with the invitation to be just as awed and inspired by something new. Excellent arts experiences do excite, soothe, challenge and inspire! They help us be ourselves just a little bit more and see ourselves anew in the context of the larger world. This year, invite yourself in. Enlighten your spirit and nourish your soul. You can get it here. Our stage is for all art and our hall is for all people. You are
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invited, whether you’ve been with us since we opened or this is your very first time. Just come. Walk right in with high heels, cowboy boots or rugged Vans. This year, we unveil new Early Bird Benefits that allow you to make planning your experience even better — getting more free art faster. (see Pg. 4) While you’re soaking up the summer’s sunshine, be sure to pick out some academic year artistic-fireworks by August 10th! As I approach my two-year anniversary, I now know what a very special place this is, and what incredible people make up this community. You are one of them. We offer everyone who helps make this place and these performances possible our sincerest, enthusiastic thanks. So, we’ll bring the most amazing art, and you bring the curiosity, desire and, above all — YOU! See you at the show!
Executive Director, Fine Arts Programming
CSB/SJU FINE ARTS SERIES 2018-19
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SEPTEMBER
JANUARY
8 The Passing Zone .................. Pg. 5
26 Trinity Irish Dance ............... Pg. 17
15 The Wailin’ Jennys ................ Pg. 6 22 TaikoProject .......................... Pg. 7 28 Kaki King
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FEBRUARY 8 Pastiche .............................. Pg. 32 9 Cirque Mechanics ............... Pg. 19
OCTOBER
15 We Shall Overcome ............. Pg. 21
12 Storm Large .......................... Pg. 9
23 The Westerlies
19 Nobuntu
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20 Pastiche
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27 Ronald K. Brown & EVIDENCE, A Dance Company ............... Pg. 11 NOVEMBER 1 Aquila Theatre in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein ....................Pg. 13 16-18 Amahl & the Night Visitors
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DECEMBER 6 Midtown Men Holiday Hits .... Pg. 15 7 Sons of Serendip
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MARCH 16 Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra .........Pg. 23 23 Reduced Shakespeare Company ..........................Pg. 24 29 Dalí Quartet APRIL 6 DakhaBrakha
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Located at College of Saint Benedict Located at Saint John’s University
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ORDER EARLY AND SAVE! Take advantage of our new Early Bird Discounts. See Pg. 4 for details.
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PERFECT PAIRINGS
PHOTO CREDIT: LOIS GREENFIELD
There are endless combinations of tickets and shows, how will you decide? If you need a little inspiration, here are some imagination starters. FAMILY FUN • The Passing Zone • TaikoProject • Amahl and the Night Visitors • Cirque Mechanics • Midtown Men Holiday Hits
INNOVATIVE INDIE • Kaki King • DakhaBrakha • Storm Large • Frankenstein • The Westerlies
CULTURAL PASSPORT • TaikoProject • Nobuntu • DakhaBrakha • Trinity Irish Dance • Dalí Quartet
VISUALLY STUNNING • Kaki King • Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE • Cirque Mechanics • TaikoProject • Trinity Irish Dance
POWERHOUSE WOMEN • The Wailin' Jennys • Storm Large • Kaki King • Nobuntu • DakhaBrakha • Trinity Irish Dance
JUBILANT AND INSPIRATIONAL • We Shall Overcome • Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE • Nobuntu • Uptown Jazz Orchestra • Sons of Serendip
LEAPS AND BEATS • Trinity Irish Dance • Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE • TaikoProject • Cirque Mechanics • The Passing Zone 3
CONVERSATION STARTERS • Frankenstein • We Shall Overcome • Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE • Kaki King • Reduced Shakespeare Company
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EARLY BIRD GETS THE WOW!
ORDER BEFORE AUGUST 10 AND ENJOY THESE GREAT BENEFITS: MORE EXCEPTIONAL ART FOR LESS! You want flexibility, choice, and the ability to share awesome experiences with your family and friends. We’ve made some adjustments to our Early Bird program to make it even easier for you to join us. Purchase 5-9 tickets to any combination of performances and get ONE additional ticket free! Purchase 10 – 14 tickets to any combination of performances and get TWO additional tickets free. Purchase 15-19 tickets to any combination of performances and get THREE additional tickets free. Purchase 20+ tickets to any combination of performances and get FOUR additional tickets free. CRAFT YOUR OWN EXPERIENCE We know choosing your own combination of performances matters so we don’t pre-select your subscription. Feel free to mix and match, shake it up, try new things – or choose only the genres you know you’ll love.
SAVE YOUR SEAT Order early and get the best seat choices. Whatever your location preference, order now and know that your seat is saved. CONFIDENCE & CONVENIENCE Buy now and know you already have tickets to the best shows all year long! Special anniversary date night – planned. Thrilling family memories – made. Exciting girl’s night out – covered. No worrying about shows selling out. If needed, we’ll gladly help with exchanges. READY TO BE AN EARLY BIRD? Call the Box Office and a Ticketing Assistant will be happy to assist you. You can also visit us online to download an order form or call us and we’ll mail one. *Note: Early Bird complimentary tickets cannot be used for Storm Large, Cirque Mechanics, Midtown Men, Sons of Serendip
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JAW DROPPING
THE PASSING ZONE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 • 7:30 pm Escher Auditorium, College of Saint Benedict
IF YOU LIKE TO LAUGH AT DANGER, THIS IS THE SHOW FOR YOU. John Wee and Owen Morse redefine the art of juggling in this wild, witty, edge-of-your-seat experience that combines world-class showmanship with smart, playful comedy. Imagine bowling balls, chain saws, flaming torches and sickles tossed about with hairpin precision while you’re being charmed with hilarious family-friendly humor. Winners of 18 gold medals from the International Jugglers Association and five Guinness world records, the duo will leave you laughing, amazed and breathless.
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SOUL-PIERCING HARMONIES
THE WAILIN’ JENNYS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 • 7:30 pm Escher Auditorium, College of Saint Benedict
ONCE REFERRED TO AS THE “FOLK SUPER-GROUP,” THIS TRIO OF CLASSICALLY TRAINED PERFORMERS WEAVE TOGETHER THEIR VOICES IN A STUNNING BLEND OF ACOUSTIC VOCAL HARMONIES. Grounded in deep folk and Americana roots and creators of three awardwinning, Billboard-charting studio albums, the group celebrates its 15-year anniversary with the release of “Fifteen,” a carefully curated collection of their favorite songs, including tracks by Tom Petty, Emmylou Harris and Dolly Parton. Word to the wise: the trio have a history of selling out, so book early and prepare to be transfixed and transformed by their exquisite, achingly perfect vocal harmony.
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RAW ENERGY
TAIKOPROJECT SURROUNDING SUNS
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 • 7:30 pm Escher Auditorium, College of Saint Benedict
TAIKOPROJECT’S POWERFUL DRUMMING UNITES ANCIENT JAPANESE TRADITION WITH 21ST CENTURY AMERICAN INNOVATION TO CREATE A RIOT OF MOVEMENT AND THUNDERING RHYTHM. It’s been called a tsunami of sound but this highly charged ensemble is so much more. This show will ignite all of your senses with a spell-binding mix of music, theater and precision. The group received international acclaim when it became the first American ensemble to win the prestigious Tokyo International Taiko Contest. Since then, it’s wowed audiences at the Academy Awards and the Grammys with its grace, energy and passion.
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PHOTO CREDIT: MARLA AUFMUTH
VIRTUOSITY
KAKI KING
THE NECK IS A BRIDGE TO THE BODY
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 • 7:30 pm
Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, Saint John’s University
A SPECIALLY CUSTOMIZED OVATION ADAMAS GUITAR BECOMES THE MAIN CHARACTER IN THIS LUMINOUS, GROUNDBREAKING CONCERT. Hailed by Rolling Stone as “a genre unto herself,” composer and guitarist Kaki King earned critical acclaim for her eclectic mix of unusual tunings, complex fingerstyle picking and slap bass techniques. In her latest work, “The Neck is a Bridge to the Body,” she uses her guitar in an entirely new way: as a projection screen. This performance is King at her visionary best: deconstructing and redefining the role of solo instrumentalist with a playlist that ranges from acoustic to high-voltage rock songs, all while projections illuminate and transform her guitar.
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PHOTO CREDIT: LAURA DOMELA
BODACIOUS
STORM LARGE KISS KISS, BANG BANG
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 • 7:30 pm
Gorecki Family Theater, College of Saint Benedict
THINK MAE WEST MEETS PINK. STORM LARGE IS A SENSUAL AND STUNNING POWERHOUSE OF VOICE AND PRESENCE. Her fierce and fiery show includes the American songbook, Broadway tear-jerkers, rock goddess anthems and some of her own gorgeous originals. Her performances are sultry, sublime and sophisticated. Storm made a name for herself as a vocalist with the band Pink Martini and has sung with Grammy winner k.d. lang, singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright and the funky George Clinton. Her suggestive innuendo, salty language and empowering expression is best for audiences (18+) who will embrace a bold and audacious evening.
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PHOTO CREDIT: TSWARELO MOTHOBE
VIBRANT
NOBUNTU FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 • 7:30 pm
Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, Saint John’s University
NOBUNTU TAKES A CAPPELLA TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL OF BREATHTAKING, COLORFUL AND INSPIRATIONAL EXPRESSION. This all-female quintet from Zimbabwe has drawn international acclaim for its fusion of traditional music, Afro Jazz and Gospel. Their rich, pure voices and exhilarating rhythms are accompanied by percussion, traditional instruments and dance movements. The result is a joyous celebration of the word Nobuntu, an African concept that values humbleness, love, unity and family from a woman’s perspective. Nobuntu reminds us that we are all connected by our humanity; we just have to listen.
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RONALD K. BROWN & EVIDENCE A DANCE COMPANY SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 • 7:30 pm Escher Auditorium, College of Saint Benedict
SOUL IN MOTION
EVIDENCE, A DANCE COMPANY SEAMLESSLY COMBINES TRADITIONAL AFRICAN DANCE WITH CONTEMPORARY CHOREOGRAPHY AND STORYTELLING TO CELEBRATE SPIRITUALITY AND DEEP COMMUNITY CONNECTION. Choreographer Ronald K. Brown has created work for some of the most respected dance companies in the world, including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Philadanco. This world-renowned dance company presents a distinctive movement vocabulary that blends cultures and styles with technical precision to showcase human struggles, triumphs and compassion. The result is an evening of uplifting dance filled with messages of empathy, unity and hope. The signature piece of the performance will be a Stevie Wonder-filled suite titled On Earth Together.
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DELVE DEEPER, LIVE RICHER
PHOTO CREDIT: MATT KARAS
Exile, Memory, and Welcoming the Stranger All are welcome Wednesday, September 5, for the celebration of the opening of Birds of Longing exhibit by artist Laurie Wohl. All activities take place in the Benedicta Arts Center, College of Saint Benedict. These activities are presented by the Jay Phillips Center for Interfaith Learning. 3-4:15pm Presentation Laurie Wohl with musical accompaniment 4:30-5:45pm Interfaith panel on welcoming strangers. Dr. Mary Hinton, Rabbi Marcia Zimmerman, and Dr. Cawo Abdi
6-7pm Laurie Wohl Artist Reception and Exhibit Opening Spirituality and Hope in Art Making Saturday, October 27, 5-6pm Gorecki Gallery, Benedicta Arts Center, College of Saint Benedict
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Join choreographer Ronald K. Brown and visual artist Laurie Wohl for a discussion prior to the Evidence, A Dance Company public performance. Explore the role of spirituality in each artist’s art-making process. Birds of Longing: Exile and Memory Visual Arts Exhibit by Laurie Wohl August 27 – October 31, 2018 Gorecki Gallery, Benedicta Arts Center, College of Saint Benedict This exhibit interweaves Christian, Jewish, and Muslim spiritual texts and poetry in a fiber arts exhibit with an accompanying soundscape.
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CHILLS!
AQUILA THEATRE
MARY SHELLEY’S FRANKENSTEIN THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 • 7:30 pm Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, Saint John’s University
YEARS AHEAD OF ITS TIME, FRANKENSTEIN: THE MODERN PROMETHEUS WAS AT THE FOREFRONT OF QUESTIONS ABOUT A COMPLEX WORLD AND WAS THE FIRST TRUE SCIENCE FICTION NOVEL. Two hundred years after it was written, Frankenstein continues to ask modern readers: just because a thing can be done, should it be done; what creates a monster? Aquila Theatre brings to life this timeless and gruesome tale in an innovative interpretation that gives audiences spellbinding chills. You’ve never experienced Mary Shelley’s frightful story quite like this.
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HEARTWARMING
AMAHL & THE NIGHT VISITORS WITH SAINT JOHN'S PREPARATORY SCHOOL
FRI.-SUN., NOVEMBER 16-18
Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, Saint John’s University
SEE AND HEAR THE STORY OF CHRISTMAS IN A WHOLE NEW WAY. Amahl and the Night Visitors is a oneact opera performed in English with 23 life-sized puppets. Commissioned by Queen Elizabeth II and created by the Little Angel Puppet Theatre of London, England, the puppets add intrigue and dimension to this simple, yet powerful story of the Three Magi who stop for a night on their journey to Bethlehem and meet a special young boy named Amahl. What transpires is a precious, rarely heard tale that complements the traditional Christmas story. This collaboration between Saint John’s Preparatory School and a number of campus partners features a cast of live singers, musicians and puppeteers.
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PERFORMANCE TIMES Friday, November 16 7:30pm Saturday, November 17 7:30pm Sunday, November 18 2pm
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HOLIDAY SPARKLE
MIDTOWN MEN HOLIDAY HITS STARS FROM THE ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST OF JERSEY BOYS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 • 7:30 pm Escher Auditorium, College of Saint Benedict
THE MIDTOWN MEN, REUNITING THE ORIGINAL STARS FROM THE BROADWAY SMASH HIT JERSEY BOYS, will ring in the Christmas season with an evening of iconic Yuletide songs such as "Winter Wonderland," "Let It Snow," and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," as well as their hit holiday single, "All Alone on Christmas.” Ring in the holidays 60’s style with fantastic vocals backed by a seven-piece band and renditions of The Beatles, The Temptations, The Four Seasons and more! Come celebrate "the most wonderful time of the year" in this spectacular Broadway-style celebration!
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CHRISTMAS WONDER
SONS OF SERENDIP CHRISTMAS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 • 7:30 pm
Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, Saint John’s University
SERENDIPITY BROUGHT THEM TOGETHER. Now their velvety voices will touch the heart and warm the spirit as the Sons of Serendip treat you to a night of true Christmas classics. These four musicians captivate audiences with their unique mix of classical meets R&B meets pop. Their intriguing blend of rich voices, cello, piano, guitar and harp transform the holiday music you know and love into a tender experience that will lift you up and leave you filled with Christmas spirit. The New York Times called their holiday experience “alive with detail and silky beyond reason.”
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TRINITY IRISH DANCE COMPANY SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 • 7:30 pm Escher Auditorium, College of Saint Benedict
DAZZLING YOU’VE NEVER SEEN IRISH DANCE QUITE LIKE THIS BEFORE! This international touring company takes Ireland’s traditional dance form and fuses it with brilliant elements of American innovation and dance. The result is a harddriving percussive power, lightning-fast agility and aerial grace. It’s smart and worldly, yet wildly accessible. This is a stage-filling, critically acclaimed dance experience that celebrates Irish culture through vibrant rhythms, refreshing choreography and pure technical mastery. Trinity Irish Dance is everything you’d expect but like nothing you’d imagine. TICKETS REGULAR
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PHOTO CREDIT: LOIS GREENFIELD
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CIRQUE MECHANICS
42FT – A MENAGERIE OF MECHANICAL MARVELS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9 • 7:30pm Escher Auditorium, College of Saint Benedict
AMAZEMENT STEP RIGHT UP LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, BOYS AND GIRLS, TO THE WORLD OF GEARS, PULLEYS AND BREATH-TAKING CIRCUS STUNTS. Spectacle Magazine hailed Cirque Mechanics as “the greatest contribution to the American circus since Cirque du Soleil.” Inspired by the modern circus, this one-of-a-kind show celebrates all things mechanical with fun, frolic and stories of American ingenuity. This uniquely brilliant performance showcases a galloping mechanical horse and a rotating tent frame for strongmen, circus acrobats and aerialists. Cirque Mechanics promises a fast-paced ride that catapults your senses from daredevil antics to mechanical marvels. TICKETS
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PHOTO CREDIT: MAIKE SCHULZ
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PHOTO CREDIT: AYONO HISA
JUBILANCE
WE SHALL OVERCOME
A CELEBRATION OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 • 7:30pm Escher Auditorium, College of Saint Benedict
EXPERIENCE AN EXUBERANT, JOYFUL GOSPEL CELEBRATION THAT WILL MOVE YOU WITH HEART AND SOUL. Inspired by the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., We Shall Overcome showcases a soulful range of African American music traditions interwoven with spoken word from Dr. King’s recorded speeches. These songs unified a generation of civil rights activists. This inspiring production, which will feature a joint campus and community choir, ties together a living lineage of music and culture, including gospel, classical, jazz, Broadway and spirituals. From Aretha Franklin and Wynton Marsalis to Duke Ellington and Stevie Wonder, We Shall Overcome takes you on a remarkable journey of resilience and hope. 21
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PHOTO CREDIT: SASHA ARUTYUNOVA
HIP CHARM
THE WESTERLIES SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 • 7:30pm Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, Saint John’s University
IMAGINE BRASS WITH A PINCH OF FOLK, A DASH OF SASS AND A HEAP OF AMAZING TALENT. This self-described “accidental brass quartet” takes its name from the prevailing winds that travel from the West to the East. NPR's “Fresh Air” called them “skilled interpreters who are also adept improvisers.” The Westerlies explore jazz, roots and chamber music influences to create the rarest of hybrids: music that’s intellectually rigorous, freshly hip and tenderly folksy. Equally at home in concert halls and living rooms, The Westerlies will blow you away with the precision of a string quartet, the audacity of a rock band and the charm of your best friend's band.
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PHOTO CREDIT: Z. SMITH
BOURBON STREET
DELFEAYO MARSALIS & THE UPTOWN JAZZ ORCHESTRA
SATURDAY, MARCH 16 • 7:30 pm Escher Auditorium, College of Saint Benedict
THE JAZZ WORLD HAS A ROYAL FAMILY, AND ITS NAME IS MARSALIS. Delfeayo Marsalis, the trombone-playing member of the current generation of Marsalis jazz musicians, assembled this best-ofthe-best jazz orchestra 10 years ago to celebrate the musical heritage of New Orleans jazz, blues and groove. Today, the group tours internationally, delighting audiences with its stellar soloists, bold energy and Southern charm. The Los Angeles Times hailed Marsalis, an NEA Jazz Master, for his “technical excellence, inventive mind and frequent touches of humor.”
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PHOTO CREDIT: DANIEL COSTON
CHEEKY
REDUCED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY THE COMPLETE WORKS OF SHAKESPEARE ABRIDGED
SATURDAY, MARCH 23 • 7:30 pm
Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, Saint John’s University
ALL 37 PLAYS IN 97 MINUTES! This irreverent, fast-paced romp through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories and tragedies is a wild and memorable ride that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter. Whether you love Shakespeare or have never read a page, you’ll appreciate this funny, madcap and totally approachable take on history’s greatest playwright. The show has been seen at the Kennedy Center, OffBroadway and across the world. The performance contains occasional bawdy language and mild innuendo, so we’ve chosen to rate it PG-13: Pretty Good If You’re Thirteen or Older.
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PASSION
DALĺ QUARTET FRIDAY, MARCH 29 • 7:30 pm
Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, Saint John’s University
CLASSICAL ROOTS, LATIN SOUL. The Dalí Quartet is today’s freshest voice in Classical and Latin-American music. This performance features all Latin composers to create an extraordinary evening of strings that takes audiences on a passionate journey of rhythm and exploration. With a sound that has been described as “fluid, wellbalanced and effortlessly synchronized,” this performance is an explosion of vivid, lush music that celebrates the distinctive elements from Mexico, Argentina, Puerto Rico and Brazil.
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UNFORGETTABLE
DAKHA BRAKHA SATURDAY, APRIL 6 • 7:30 pm
Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, Saint John’s University
DAKHA BRAKHA DELIVERS A UKRANIAN FOLK-ROCK CIRCUSPUNK SOUND THAT’S BEEN LOVINGLY DESCRIBED AS “ETHNO-CHAOS”! Their live performances invite you into an unexpected, mind-blowing world where hypnotic textures meld soulful folk songs with Balkan, African, Jazz and R&B, reinventing their heritage into beautiful sonic worlds. It’s an utterly unique, transnational sound, driven by the group’s astonishingly powerful and uncompromising vocal range. With theatrical roots influencing their striking costumes and staging, their performances have become a cult phenomenon around the world. If you love daring and awesomely unusual—spend time with the sublime DakhaBrakha.
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MEGAN MITCHELL UNDER CONSTRUCTION May 29 – August 10, 2018 Reception: Thur., June 21, 6-8pm
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LAURIE WOHL BIRDS OF LONGING: EXILE AND MEMORY August 27 – October 28, 2018 Reception: Wed., September 5, 6-7pm
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Medium: Weavings, Audio, Pottery Co-sponsored with The Jay Phillips Center for Interfaith Learning
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SEEXENG LEE CONNECTED WITH BROKEN THREADS OF THE HMONG PAJ NTAUB November 12 – December 14, 2018 Reception: Thur., November 15, 5-7pm
Medium: Mixed Media
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MARY BRUNO CARVING TIME January 14 – March 1, 2019 Reception: Thur., January 24, 5-7pm
CHLOE BRIGGS CLOSE May 28 – September 20, 2019 Reception: Thur., September 12, 5-7pm
Medium: Portraiture painting
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SAINT JOHN’S ART CENTER Alice R. Rogers Gallery & Target Gallery 320-363-2701
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SHANA KAPLOW INHABIT June 18 – September 23, 2018 Reception: Thur., September 13, 6-8pm
Medium: Installation, Drawing
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JAMES HAYWARD STATIONS/VARIATIONS October 15 – December 7, 2018 Reception: Sat., October 20, 5-7pm
Medium: Painting
11 GALLERY HOURS Daily | Noon-6pm • Thursday | Noon-9pm SUMMER HOURS Monday – Friday | Noon-4pm
10 SENIOR ART THESIS EXHIBITION April 1 – May 11, 2019 Reception: Sat., April 12, 2:30-4pm 11 MICHAEL CROUSER MOUNTAIN RANCH: TRADITIONAL IMAGES OF TRADITIONAL LIVES June 17 – October 20, 2019 Reception: Thur., September 19, 5-7pm Medium: Black & White photography
9 JAMES HENDERSHOT RETROSPECTIVE FIFTY: STRUCTURES WITH FIGURES January 28 – March 1, 2019 Reception: Thur., January 31, 5-7pm
Medium: Printmaking, Drawing
TO ORDER CALL 320-363-5777 OR VISIT CSBSJU.EDU/WOW
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OFF THE STAGE, INTO OUR LIVES A FUNDAMENTAL PART OF THE FINE ARTS SERIES IS THE VISION THAT INTIMATE, DIRECT INTERACTION WITH ARTISTS STRENGTHENS AND ENRICHES OUR COMMUNITY. Nearly every artist who performs on our stages also connects with our community through a variety of unique workshops, masterclasses, pop up concerts, school assembly performances or small group discussions. Our artists have worked at the St. Cloud VA Healthcare System, in hospice homes and youth detention facilities; they have lead DJing workshops at the Boys & Girls Club and taught acting workshops for both high school theater students and senior citizens. OUR ENGAGEMENT PRIORITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING ACCESS TO ARTS EXPERIENCES TO: • K-12 students across the region • CSB/SJU students through creative, multidisciplinary programs • Greater central MN community members
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CSB/SJU FINE ARTS SERIES 2018-19
LITERARY ARTS INSTITUTE
PHOTO CREDIT: ARASH SAEDINIA
These events are presented with support from the Manitou Fund.
TARFIA FAIZULLAH
IN RESIDENCE September 9 – 12, 2018
IN RESIDENCE November 6 – 9, 2018
PUBLIC READING September 11 • 7pm Upper Gorecki, CSB
PUBLIC READING November 8 • 7pm Upper Gorecki, CSB
PHOTO CREDIT: DUSTIN COHEN
JAMEL BRINKLEY
JOYCE CAROL OATES
SPENCER REECE
IN RESIDENCE February 17 – 20, 2019
IN RESIDENCE March 24 – 27, 2019
PUBLIC READING February 19 • 7pm Escher Auditorium, CSB
DOCUMENTARY VIEWING March 25 • 7pm PUBLIC READING March 26 • 7pm Upper Gorecki, CSB
TO ORDER CALL 320-363-5777 OR VISIT CSBSJU.EDU/WOW
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THEATER DEPARTMENT Fall Show Tickets on sale August 27, 2018 Spring Show Tickets on sale January 14, 2019
BUS STOP
GOD OF CARNAGE
by William Inge Directed by Sean Dooley
by Yasmina Reza Directed by Sean Dooley
October 16 – 21 Colman Theater, CSB
February 19 – 24 Colman Theater, CSB
THE TEMPEST
ALL SHOOK UP
William Shakespeare’s last play Directed by Kaarin Johnston
a Musical by Joe DiPietro Directed by Kaarin Johnston
November 8 – 11 & 15 – 17 Gorecki Family Theater, CSB
April 4 – 7 & 11 – 13 Gorecki Family Theater, CSB
DANCE CONCERT May 2 – 4 Gorecki Family Theater, CSB 31
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MUSIC DEPARTMENT PASTICHE
CHRISTMAS AT SAINT JOHN’S
Saturday, October 20 • 8pm Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, SJU
Friday, November 30 • 8pm Saturday, December 1 • 2pm Great Hall, SJU
Friday, February 8 • 7:30pm Escher Auditorium, CSB
CELEBRATING THE SEASON
PASTICHE TICKETS REGULAR
$
12
SENIOR
$
7
STAFF
$
7
YOUTH/STUDENT ID
$
8
CSB/SJU STUDENT
$
7
Saturday, December 1 • 8pm Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis CHRISTMAS CONCERT TICKETS On sale October 1, 2018
TO ORDER CALL 320-363-5777 OR VISIT CSBSJU.EDU/WOW
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INFORMATION HOW TO ORDER TICKETS IN PERSON OR BY MAIL Box Office Benedicta Arts Center College of Saint Benedict 37 S College Avenue St. Joseph, MN 56374 BY PHONE Call 320-363-5777
BOX OFFICE HOURS Benedicta Arts Center (BAC) at CSB Academic Year Hours Monday-Saturday: 10am-6pm Summer Box Office Hours (through August 24) Monday-Friday: Noon-4pm Stephen B. Humphrey (SBH) Theater Box Office at SJU Open two hours prior to events
ONLINE www.csbsju.edu/WOW
ACCESSIBILITY We are dedicated to providing an inclusive experience to all our guests. Please let us know how we can best accommodate your needs. If you do not see an accommodation listed below, please contact the Box Office. SERVICE REQUEST CODE
Wheelchair We have a wheelchair available for use on site at both the BAC and SBH. Wheelchair Accessible Seating Barrier free, ground floor seating with ramping for easy access from lobby, restrooms and parking. Low-vision Please make arrangements through the Box Office for best seating choices. Audio Description Provided with one month advance notice. Large Print Programs Available in the lobby or from an usher.
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Braille Programs Provided with one month advance notice. Phonic Ear Sound Enhancement Guests can pick up their individual receiver in the lobby or request one from an usher. The system will amplify stage dialogue or music. American Sign Language Interpreters are provided at designated performances and can also be requested for other performances with one month advance notice. Tickets can be purchased by using phone relay services by dialing 711. Moveable Arm Seats Available for transfer from wheelchair or for guests who desire more space.
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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 www.csbsju.edu/fine-arts/plan-your-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 • www.holidayinn.com/stcloudmn
SEATING ESCHER Auditorium CSB Benedicta Arts Center
Gorecki Family Theater CSB Benedicta Arts Center
Stephen B. Humphrey Theater Saint John’s University
STAGE
STAGE
STAGE Rows A-H
Chairs Rows A-J
Rows A-D Lower Tier
Ramped Floor
Floor Seating
Rows J-O
Stepped Aisles
Rows K-P
Stepped Aisles
Rows Q-W Under Balcony
1st Balcony 2nd Balcony No elevator to balconies
Rows E-K Upper Tier
Upper Tier
Last row of the lower tier has no steps
Rows P-U Upper Level
No elevator to upper level
CHAIRS ADDED FOR SELECT PERFORMANCES Chairs are added in front of Row A for some special presentations in the Escher Auditorium and the Gorecki Family Theater, in the Benedicta Arts Center. (See house map.)
PATRON CATEGORIES & DISCOUNTS (Exclusions may apply.) SENIOR
Ages 60 and over
CSB/SJU STAFF
Two discounted tickets per show
YOUTH/STUDENT ID*
Ages four through college with ID
Note: All attendees need a ticket, regardless of age. Children under the age of four are not recommended for most performances.
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GROUP DISCOUNT 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. TO ORDER CALL 320-363-5777 OR VISIT CSBSJU.EDU/WOW
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SERIES SPONSORS
Benedicta Arts Center 37 S. College Ave. St. Joseph, MN 56374-2099
2018-2019
Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID College of Saint Benedict