EVENTS

WE SHALL OVERCOME

by Dylan Allen

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s trailblazing activism and way with words has rippled throughout the world and influenced every aspect of our culture. Inspired by the philosophy of Dr. King, multi-genre recording artist Damien Sneed has created a musical road map through the development of African American music in “We Shall Overcome: A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.”, coming to BCS on Feb. 7, 2020.

Part of MSC OPAS’s 47th season, “We Shall Overcome” is a joyous celebration of music by African Americans that ranges across musical traditions. The production showcases a mix of traditional gospel, modern gospel, classical, jazz, and Broadway from artists such as Aretha Franklin, Wynton Marsalis, Duke Ellington, Stevie Wonder, along with traditional spirituals and music from “The Wiz.”

Sneed’s standout knowledge of each genre allows audiences to experience many different musical art forms in just one performance without a feeling of disjointedness. By combining the music with King’s voice reading from his speeches, Sneed achieves an inspiring and moving portrayal of the African American experience.

Sneed got his start as a music director and conductor working with choirs from his local church in Augusta, GA. Thus it’s only fitting that accompanying his ensemble of talented multi-genre vocalists and instrumentalists will be two local chorus groups, TAMU’s Voices of Praise and the Prairie View A&M University Choir. Sneed finds it significant that he is joined by community choral groups, as it is representative of the construct of community that Dr. King stood for.

Join MSC OPAS on Friday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Rudder Auditorium at Texas A&M. Tickets are $10 for all area students, $20 for adults, and are on sale now at the MSC Box Office and online. Parking is available in University Center Garage and Cain Garage but is not included with your ticket.

For more information, visit the MSC OPAS website or call (979)-845-1234.

Aggieland Saturday

While autumnal Saturdays in College Station are known for “the spirit that can ne’er be told” on display at Kyle Field, that same spirit can be seen on many Saturdays in the spring. One of which is the ultimate official college visit for prospective students: Aggieland Saturday. Everyone is invited to Texas A&M’s biggest open house of the year on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Although aimed toward those who wish to attend Texas A&M, Aggieland Saturday is a campus-wide open house with programs that will appeal to young and old alike -- whether you’re a current student, prospective student, former student, or anyone who seeks to learn more about Texas A&M. Admissions sessions will be scheduled throughout the day and counselors will be available after these sessions to answer any question that an Aggie

by Dylan Allen

hopeful may have. These are comprised of Calling All Juniors, Now that You’re Admitted, Transfer Admissions, and TAMU-Blinn Team sessions.

Along with admission sessions, the day is also filled with information presentations, department tours, and resource tables from every college available on campus as well as the Corps of Cadets. Representatives from Texas A&M University colleges and depar tments will be available to discuss the student opportunities and activities available, both inside and outside the classroom. You can even have your picture taken with Reveille if you get to MSC flag room early, between 9-9:30 a.m. Guests are encouraged to find their own niche and personalize their experience to gain information about any major that piques their interest. And don’t worry about getting lost. Cadets will be stationed around campus to assist you.

Other happenings throughout the day include resource tables and presentations from the Association of Former Students, Residence Life, Scholarships and Financial Aid, and Dining. There will be campus tours conducted every 15 minutes beginning at the sidewalk on the west end of Kyle Field.

Texas A&M University faculty and staff encourages those who attend to embody the Aggie value of selfless service by donating a nonperishable food item to eliminate hunger in the Brazos County. All items are accepted, but the most needed items are rice, cooking oil, dry pinto beans, peanut butter, jelly, as well as canned fruit, soup, and proteins. You can donate near parking areas and Rudder Plaza.

Programs and events for Saturday will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at 3:00 p.m. Admission for Aggieland Saturday is free and registration is recommended. The event is a self-guided program, so staff suggests you look at the schedule and plan your day prior to arriving in College Station.

For more information on Aggieland Saturday and to register, visit the Texas A&M Office of Admissions website, or call (979)-845-1060.

THE PASSION OF ST. THOMAS AT AVPA

Reimagine history through theatre! Artistic director and composer Garrett Fisher presents an insight into history with “The Passion of St. Thomas More,” a music-theater performance presented by the Academy for the Visual and Performing Arts at Texas A&M University on Feb. 6. by Anna Villalobos

Garrett Fisher is an acclaimed artist who produces not only operas and music-theatre, but multimedia and film as well. This performance is an interpretation of St. Thomas More’s rejection of King Henry VIII, highlighting and navigating More’s upholding of Papal Supremacy and refusing the validity of the king’s second marriage. With somber instrumentals, haunting vocals, and elaborate use of headwear and masks, this is a way to experience theatre in a new, unique way. A delight not only for the eyes but also the ears, this enchanting meditation of history has been performed across the world. Focusing on the daunting decision More makes and the consequences of his choice, the Fisher Ensemble brings to life a piece of history, embedding it into today’s culture and the Bryan/College Station community.

“The Passion of Saint Thomas More” is on Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. in St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church on George Bush Drive.

To find out how to purchase tickets, or to learn more about this event, call (979) 845-1234 or email avpa@tamu.edu.

BVSO PRESENTS BROBERG & BEETHOVEN

This year, musicians and non-musicians alike will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of classical composer Ludwig van Beethoven. Born in 1770, Beethoven had such an impact on the music sphere that he has now become a household name. In an effort to honor the famous composer, the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra is putting on a performance of his music, featuring celebrated pianist Kenny Broberg. The concert will take place on Sunday, Feb. 9 in Texas A&M’s Rudder Theatre at 5 p.m. by Allison Beatty

Like many other classical composers, Beethoven’s talent was quite prominent even from a young age. By the age of seven, he was performing publicly, and the rest is history. The two pieces to be performed on Feb. 9 are generally known as his “Pastoral Symphony” and “Emperor Concerto,” the last piano concerto Beethoven ever completed. Broberg will be interpreting the concerto himself, and given his propensity to win awards for his piano skills — including the Cliburn Silver Medal — it is bound to be spectacular.

The non-profit Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra exists to promote the performing arts and performing arts literacy in the community. If you are a Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra subscription holder, don’t miss Ann Thompson’s talk an hour before the performance on Beethoven’s life and music and a social hour at Napa Flats following the concert.

Tickets cost $45, and can be purchased through the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra or through the Memorial Student Center Box Office.

For more info, please visit the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra website.

WOLF PEN CREEK TRAIL OF LIGHTS: DATE NIGHT

by Amber Jones

Looking for a unique way to spend Valentine’s Day with family, friends, a significant other or maybe even your four-legged Valentine? Join Wolf Pen Creek Park for The Trail of Lights: Date Night, a free event hosted by College Station Parks and Recreation.

Beginning on Feb. 7 and extending through Feb. 16 from 6-10 p.m., friends, families, and lovebirds will have the chance to stroll through a trail adorned with twinkling lights along the upper trails of Wolf Pen Creek Park. The trail starts at the Holleman Drive entrance across from the USDA center, connects across the bridge and ends at the gazebo. On Valentine’s Day from 6-9 p.m., along with the Trail of Lights, Wolf Pen Creek Park will also offer a night filled with entertainment for everyone to enjoy. Food trucks, gift vendors, live music and a dance floor will help you set just the right mood for celebrating a romantic and fun-filled holiday. Guests are allowed to bring beverages into the park; however, glass containers are not permitted, and coolers must be 48 quarts or smaller.

Come out to Wolf Pen Creek Park for a Valentine's Day event you do not want to miss! The event is free for all ages, and pets are welcome! Parking can be located in the Wolf Pen Creek parking lot and along both sides of Colgate Drive.

For more information, please call (979)754-3486

"DECADE IN REVIEW, PART 3"-- FUN STUFF FROM 2016 & 2017. © 2020 MATT JONES

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7 February

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8 February

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Where: Texas A&M University

13 February

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Where: Rudder Auditorium