Spring/Summer 2019 Calendar

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Center for Art & Social Engagement

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LETTER FROM THE DEAN Welcome to the Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts (KGMCA) at the University of Houston, a dynamic hub of creativity and collaboration in one of America’s most culturally diverse cities. Bringing together the performing and visual arts entities at the University of Houston, KGMCA strives to enrich and empower our students, our community and the world. Here, we offer a multitude of must-see performances and exhibitions. We hope you enjoy our spring and summer 2019 season!

Andrew Davis Dean, Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts

A FLEA IN HER EAR Written by Georges Feydeau Translated by John Mortimer Directed by guest artist Gus Kaikkonen

February 22 – March 3, 2019 Lyndall Finley Wortham Theatre

APRIL 9 – 14, 2019 A F E S T I VA L O F P E R F O R M A N C E , I N S TA L L A T I O N , A N D I D E A S

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2019 INTERNATIONAL PIANO FESTIVAL The grand tradition of the piano is alive and on display.

JANUARY 31 – FEBRUARY 2, 2019 uh.edu/pianofestival

Rebecca Morris January 11 – March 16, 2019 Blaffer Art Museum

EXPLORE THE ARTS AT THE UH CAMPUS PARKING Enter at UH Lot 16. Metered visitor parking is available. Parking is a flat rate of $5 after 4 p.m.

Monday – Friday and all day Saturday – Sunday. For updates on parking, check uh.edu/parking.

On UH basketball and baseball game days, parking is a flat rate of $10 from two hours before a game starts until one hour after it begins.

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School of Theatre & Dance Lyndall Finley Wortham Theatre Quintero Theatre Studio 208

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TICKETS AND BOX OFFICE INFO

Ticket Prices

Music (non-Opera)

Opera / Theatre / Dance

Adults

$15

$20

Alumni, Seniors, Staff

$12

$15

Students

$10

$10

Packages/Subscriptions are available for purchase. Call the Box Office for details.

General Box Office Policies Senior Age

55

Group Discounts (10+) School Matinees

20% discount $5/ticket 1 free chaperone for every 10 students

PURCHASE TICKETS Online uh.edu/artstickets

Call 713-743-3388

Email kgmcaboxoffice@uh.edu

Payment Plans You may pay by cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express.

All sales are final. No refunds once seats have been assigned.

Subscriptions Subscriptions are up to 25% off the regular ticket price. Subscribers also enjoy benefits such as free ticket reprinting, no exchange fees and invitations/discounts to special events. Call our Box Office for more information on how you can start saving today!

Late Seating Late admittance is only permitted during intermission for performances in Lyndall Finley Wortham Theatre, Moores Opera House and Dudley Recital Hall. If you arrive after the performance has begun, you will be asked to wait in the lobby until intermission. There is no late seating or re-entry to the Quintero Theatre or Studio 208.

Special Seating If you require assistance or are in need of wheelchair seating, please call to notify our Box Office at least 24 hours before the performance. Our venues are accessible to all.

Restrictions Children under the age of 6 are not permitted into the theaters. Any taping, filming, recording or broadcasting of performances is strictly prohibited. Please turn off all phones and other electronic devices as a courtesy to other patrons and to the performers. Food and beverages are not permitted in the theaters.

Questions for the KGMCA Box Office? kgmcaboxoffice@uh.edu 713-743-3388

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CELEBRATION A College of the Arts for the City of the Arts

University of Houston Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts Join us for an unforgettable evening benefiting Houston’s premier institution for education, scholarship and innovation in the arts

THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 6 – 10 p.m.

THE ASTORIAN BALLROOM ⋅ 2500 SUMMER STREET Valet Parking Available ⋅ Cocktail Attire HONORING

Kathrine G. McGovern DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI

Carolyn Houston Boone Michael Ray Charles David Ashley White Tickets https://giving.uh.edu/arts_events For Additional Information Carrie Eickenroht ceickenroht@empowerevents.com ⋅ 713-467-2812

A MULTITUDE OF MUST-SEE PERFORMANCES AND EXHIBITS.

M.F.A. Gallery Talks Photo/Tracy Ngo

KATHRINE G. MCGOVERN COLLEGE OF THE ARTS THURSDAY, MARCH 21 / 6 P.M. / THE ASTORIAN / $250

KATHRINE G. MCGOVERN COLLEGE OF THE ARTS CELEBRATION For tickets and info, visit https://giving.uh.edu/arts_events

CYNTHIA WOODS MITCHELL CENTER FOR THE ARTS APRIL 9 – 14 / VARIOUS LOCATIONS / FREE

COUNTERCURRENT19

For free tickets and info, visit countercurrentfestival.org

BLAFFER ART MUSEUM JANUARY 11 – MARCH 16 / BAM / FREE

REBECCA MORRIS: THE ACHE OF BRIGHT

Opening reception on Friday, January 11 at 6 p.m.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 25 / 12 P.M. / BAM / FREE

DOCENT GALLERY TALK: ALFRED LESLIE FEBRUARY 1 – 22 / 10 A.M. / BAM / FREE

FRIDAY ABSTRACT ART WORKSHOPS THURSDAY, MARCH 7 / 6:30 P.M. / BAM / FREE

ARTIST TALK

Rebecca Morris, artist MARCH 30 – APRIL 13 / BAM / FREE

M.F.A. THESIS EXHIBITION

Opening reception on Friday, March 29 at 6 p.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 9 / 12 P.M. / BAM / FREE

ARTIST TALKS: M.F.A. THESIS EXHIBITION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 / 12 P.M. / BAM / FREE

ARTIST TALKS: M.F.A. THESIS EXHIBITION APRIL 20 – MAY 4 / BAM / FREE

ANNUAL SCHOOL OF ART STUDENT EXHIBITION Opening reception on Friday, April 19 at 6 p.m.

SCHOOL OF ART TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 / 1 P.M. / FAB, RM 110 / FREE

ARTIST LECTURE

Soledad Salamé, founder of Sol Print Studios MONDAY, MARCH 4 / 6:30 P.M. / DRH / FREE

ARTIST LECTURE: DON’T LOOK DOWN: ART ON THE POLITICAL TIGHTROPE Coco Fusco, interdisciplinary artist and writer Pre-lecture reception on Monday, March 4 at 5 p.m. in BAM TUESDAY, MARCH 19 / 6:30 P.M. / DRH / FREE

ARTIST LECTURE

Jeffrey Gibson, multidisciplinary artist TUESDAY, MARCH 26 / 1 P.M. / FAB, RM 110 / FREE

ARTIST LECTURE

Rafael Soldi, co-founder of FOUND and Strange Fire Collective M.A. in Arts Leadership Program /////// Blaffer Art Museum

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SCHOOL OF ART THURSDAY, MAY 2 / 7 P.M. / ECCLESIA HOUSTON / FREE

UHGD19 SENIOR EXHIBITION

Professional preview on Thursday, May 2 at 5 p.m.

MAY 3 – 17 / FLATLAND GALLERY / FREE

PDM19 SENIOR EXHIBITION

Opening reception on Friday, May 3 at 6 p.m.

SCHOOL OF THEATRE & DANCE JANUARY 24, 31 / 7:30 P.M. JANUARY 25, 26 / 8 P.M. JANUARY 27 / 2:30 P.M. FEBRUARY 1, 2 / 8 P.M. FEBRUARY 3 / 2:30 P.M. // QT // PAY WHAT YOU CAN

WITH THE CATASTROPHIC THEATRE: WAKEY, WAKEY

Through its lead character, a dying man named Guy, the play grapples inventively and honestly with the human impulse to keep expressing ourselves, even as we near our inevitable end. The result is joyous, surprising, frequently funny and ultimately rapturous.

For tickets, visit catastrophictheatre.com FEBRUARY 22, 23, 25, 28 / 8 P.M. MARCH 1, 2 / 8 P.M. FEBRUARY 24 / 2 P.M. MARCH 3 / 2 P.M. // LFWT //

A FLEA IN HER EAR

Madame Chandebise has everything an upper-class woman could want — until her husband suddenly loses all interest in her. Suspicion puts “a flea in her ear,” and she must test his fidelity in Paris’s most notorious love hotel.

Classic farce from the all-time master!

MARCH 1, 2 / 7:30 P.M. MARCH 2, 3 / 1:30 P.M. // STUDIO 208 //

THREE SISTERS

Stuck in a dreary small town, schoolteacher Olga, unhappily married Masha and idealistic Irina dream of a fulfilling and meaningful life. One of the masterpieces of Western drama, “Three Sisters” illuminates the bittersweet distance between dreams and reality.

MARCH 3 / 7:30 P.M. / MATCH (MIDTOWN ARTS & THEATER CENTER HOUSTON) / $12 – 15

UH GOES TO THE MATCH

Preview the next generation of dance makers with premiere works produced, choreographed and performed by School of Theatre & Dance students!

For tickets, visit matchouston.org/discipline/dance APRIL 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 / 8 P.M. APRIL 6, 7, 13, 14 / 2 P.M. // QT //

THE FAIRYTALE LIVES OF RUSSIAN GIRLS

Once upon a time, a young American woman returned to her native Russia to brush up on the language.

Underneath a glamorous Post-Soviet Moscow she discovers an enchanted motherland teeming with evil stepmothers, wicked witches and ravenous bears.

APRIL 26, 27 / 7:30 P.M. APRIL 27, 28 / 1:30 P.M. // QT //

10-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL

This popular showcase highlights some of the best new work from our B.F.A. playwrights, as well as pieces selected from our international 10-minute play contest.

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SCHOOL OF THEATRE & DANCE APRIL 26, 27 / 7:30 P.M. APRIL 28 / 1:30 P.M. // LFWT //

ENSEMBLE DANCE WORKS

Annual spring showcase featuring original dance works by faculty and guest artists performed by our preprofessional dance company, the UH Dance Ensemble.

AUGUST 2 – 11 / 8:15 P.M. / MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE / FREE

HOUSTON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL: AS YOU LIKE IT, JULIUS CAESAR

For info, visit uh.edu/shakespeare

MOORES SCHOOL OF MUSIC THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 / 9 A.M. / CRH / FREE

GUEST MASTERCLASS Rolston String Quartet

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 / 7:30 P.M. / DRH / FREE

FACULTY RECITAL: A 1919 VIOLA CENTENNIAL

Lawrence Wheeler, viola Neal Kurz, piano Music of Clarke, Hindemith SATURDAY, JANUAY 26 / 10 A.M. / ORH / FREE

GUEST ARTIST LECTURE Guy Whatley, organ Music of the Tudor period

JANUARY 26, 27 / 2 P.M. JANUARY 25, 28 / 7:30 P.M. // MOH // //

OPERA: HANSEL AND GRETEL

Music by Engelbert Humperdinck Sung in the original German with projected translation over the stage Well, what would YOU do if neighborhood children started eating your house? Hansel and Gretel are back, and they are hungry! Luckily for us, they get to sing about it accompanied by a splendid Wagnerian orchestra, so children and adults will both be delighted. Bring the family… and breadcrumbs.

JANUARY 26, 27 / 7:30 P.M. // MOH // //

OPERA: DON PASQUALE

Music by Gaetano Donizetti Sung in the original Italian with projected translation over the stage Beware the submissive bride who looks too good to be true. Poor Pasquale ignores that warning and pays a hysterical price. Our production, set on the Italian Riviera of the 1950s, promises to be a brightly colorful, highenergy romp with melodic invention that never flags.

JANUARY 31 – FEBRUARY 2 / MSM / /

INTERNATIONAL PIANO FESTIVAL

Abbey Simon, founder Sean Chen, IPF Discovery Artist Alexander Kobrin, guest artist Recital by Sean Chen on Thursday, January 31 at 7:30 p.m. in MOH Masterclass with Sean Chen on Saturday, February 2 at 9 a.m. in DRH Recital by Alexander Kobrin on Saturday, February 2 at 7:30 p.m. in MOH Masterclass with Alexander Kobrin on Friday, February 1 at 3 p.m. in MOH Recital by Timothy Hester, Tali Morgulis, Nancy Weems on Friday, February 1 at 7:30 p.m. in MOH Masterclass with Abbey Simon on Saturday, February 2 at 2:30 p.m. in DRH Artists Conversation Luncheon on Saturday, February 2 at 12:30 p.m. in MSM, Rm 108

For tickets and more information, visit: uh.edu/artstickets

MOORES SCHOOL OF MUSIC MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4 / 7:30 P.M. / CRH / FREE

A.I. LACK SERIES MASTERCLASS Carol Rodland, The Juilliard School, viola

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8 / 7:30 P.M. / DRH / FREE

GUEST RECITAL

Christina Guenther, Stephen F. Austin State University, flute Ronald Petti, Stephen F. Austin State University, piano Music of Griffes, Higdon, Ewazen, Buss Masterclass with Guenther and Petti on Friday, February 8 at 3 p.m. in DRH MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11 / 7:30 P.M. / MOH /

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES

Alec Warren, Blake Wilkins, directors Music of Daughtrey, O’Meara, Ewazen TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 / 7:30 P.M. / CO-CATHEDRAL OF THE SACRED HEART / FREE

GUEST RECITAL

Daniel Roth, Church of Saint-Sulpice (Paris), organ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 / 3 P.M. / CO-CATHEDRAL OF THE SACRED HEART / FREE

A.I. LACK SERIES MASTERCLASS

Daniel Roth, Church of Saint-Sulpice (Paris), organ SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 / 3 P.M. / DRH / FREE

GUEST MASTERCLASS

Kristen Bruya, Minnesota Orchestra, double bass SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 / 7:30 P.M. / DRH / FREE

GUEST RECITAL

Eduardo Monteiro, University of Sao Paulo, piano Music of Beethoven, Mignone, Villa-Lobos, Debussy, Wagner/Liszt Masterclass on Tuesday, February 19 at 3 p.m. in DRH

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 / 1 P.M. / DRH / FREE

A.I. LACK MASTER SERIES RECITAL: DUO EDELEN

Christina Edelen, harpsichord Fred Edelen, cello Masterclass with Fred Edelen on Monday, February 18 at 4 p.m. in MSM, Rm 175 Masterclass with Christina Edelen on Monday, February 18 at 1 p.m. in MSM, Rm 244

TUESDAY, FEBRURARY 19 / 7:30 P.M. / MOH /

CHAMBER WINDS, WIND ENSEMBLE David Bertman, Cameron Kubos, directors FEBRUARY 22 – 23 / 7:30 P.M. / MOH /

JAZZ FESTIVAL: JAZZ ORCHESTRA, ENSEMBLE Noe Marmolejo, director Guest artists

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MOORES SCHOOL OF MUSIC FRIDAY, MARCH 1 / 7:30 P.M. / MOH / /

AURA CONTEMPORARY ENSEMBLE: EYE TO EAR — MUSIC INSPIRED BY VISUAL ART Rob Smith, director Alejandro Basulto, assistant director Chris Arrell, guest composer Music of Arrell, Cuong, Tsontakis and students Carlos Cordero and Yanis Eberhart MONDAY, MARCH 4 / 7:30 P.M. / MOH /

CONCERT CHORALE, CONCERT WOMEN’S CHORUS, MANCORPS, UH SMALL GROUPS: SONGS OF LOVE AND PASSION Betsy Cook Weber, Jeb Mueller, directors WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6 / 7:30 P.M. / MOH /

MEGABAND, WIND ENSEMBLE David Bertman, Cameron Kubos, directors

THURSDAY, MARCH 7 / 7:30 P.M. / DRH / FREE

GUEST RECITAL

Michael Jacobson, Baylor University, saxophone Cameron Hoffman, Baylor University, piano Masterclass on Thursday, March 7 at 3 p.m. in DRH THURSDAY, MARCH 7 / 7:30 P.M. / MOH /

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: IN WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW

Franz Anton Krager, conductor Isaac Bustos, classical guitarist Music of Elgar, Lieuwen FRIDAY, MARCH 8 / 7:30 P.M. / MOH / /

CONCERT WOMEN’S CHORUS, MANCORPS Jeb Mueller, director SATURDAY, MARCH 9 / 7:30 P.M. / DRH / FREE

GUEST RECITAL

Wolfgang Vladar, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, horn Masterclass on Friday, March 8 at 3 p.m. in DRH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 / 7:30 P.M. / DRH / FREE

GUEST RECITAL

Josu de Solaun, piano Music of Poulenc, Enescu, Turina, Medtner, Glazunov, Chabrier SUNDAY, MARCH 24 / 6 P.M. / CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN CHURCH / $40

GUEST RECITAL

David Higgs, Eastman School of Music, organ Masterclass on Saturday, March 23 at 5 p.m. at St. Philip Presbyterian Church For recital tickets and info, visit bachsocietyhouston.org MONDAY, MARCH 25 / 7:30 P.M. / DRH / FREE

A.I. LACK MASTER SERIES RECITAL

Danielle Belen, University of Michigan, violin Timothy Hester, piano Music of Corigliano, Stravinsky Masterclass on Sunday, March 24 at 7 p.m. in CRH

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MOORES SCHOOL OF MUSIC SUNDAY, MARCH 31 / 5 P.M. / DRH / FREE

UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S, MEN’S CHORUSES Charles Hausmann, director Mozart’s “Coronation” Mass MONDAY, APRIL 1 / 7:30 P.M. / DRH / FREE

FACULTY CHAMBER CONCERT

Kirsten Yon, Cheng-Wei Hsieh, violins Suzanne LeFevre, viola Anthony Kitai, cello Robert Johnson, French horn Nancy Weems, piano Music of Mozart, Schumann APRIL 5, 6, 8 / 7:30 P.M. APRIL 7 / 2 P.M. // MOH // //

OPERA: DINNER AT EIGHT (HOUSTON PREMIERE)

Music by William Bolcom Sung in the original English with projected text over the stage An invitation to a sophisticated Manhattan dinner party proves to be a recipe for disaster. Based on the comedydrama that spawned an all-star classic film, this new opera lovingly pays homage to the Broadway of the 1930s.

FRIDAY, APRIL 12 / 7:30 P.M. / MOH / /

BALLET ORCHESTRA

Franz Anton Krager, conductor Stanton Welch, artistic director Claudio Muñoz, ballet master Presented in conjunction with Houston Ballet II/Houston Ballet Academy SATURDAY, APRIL 13 / 5 P.M. / ST. LUKE’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH /

MANCORPS, WOMEN’S CHORUS, HONOR CHOIRS

Mica Bull, Enrique Collazo, Jeb Mueller, conductors Klein Oak High School Varsity Women’s Choir, North Shore High School Varsity Men’s Choir MONDAY, APRIL 15 / 7:30 P.M. / MOH /

AURA CONTEMPORARY ENSEMBLE: POSTCARDS Rob Smith, director Alejandro Basulto, assistant director Dan Gelok, saxophone Tali Morgulis, piano Psophonia Dance Company Stacy Garrop, guest composer Music of Garrop WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 / 7:30 P.M. / MOH /

JAZZ ORCHESTRA, ENSEMBLE: EVERYTHING MILES Noe Marmolejo, director Music of Miles Davis FRIDAY, APRIL 19 / 7:30 P.M. / MOH / /

WIND ENSEMBLE

David Bertman, Cameron Kubos, directors

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UH Choirs performing at Moores School of Music Luncheon Photo/David Shutts

MOORES SCHOOL OF MUSIC MONDAY, APRIL 22 / 7:30 P.M. / MOH /

MEGABAND, CHAMBER WINDS David Bertman, Cameron Kubos, directors

TUESDAY, APRIL 23 / 6 P.M. / DRH / FREE

STUDENT CHAMBER MUSIC SHOWCASE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24 / 7:30 P.M. / MOH /

UNIVERSITY CHORUSES: RED CARNATION CONCERT Betsy Weber, Jeb Mueller, Charles Hausmann, directors FRIDAY, APRIL 26 / 7:30 P.M. / MOH / /

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE I

Blake Wilkins, director Music of Xenakis, Reich, Hartke, Wilkins SATURDAY, APRIL 27 / 7:30 P.M. / MOH /

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Franz Anton Krager, Alejandro Basulto, Myles Nardinger, conductors Timothy Hester, piano Music of Barber SATURDAY, APRIL 27 / 2 P.M. / ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC CHURCH

CONCERT CHORALE

Betsy Cook Weber, director Music of Knaggs For tickets and info, visit bit.ly/SesquicentennialConcert MONDAY, APRIL 29 / 7:30 P.M. / MOH /

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE II

Alec Warren, director Music of Ridley, Sejourne, Becker, Trevino TUESDAY, APRIL 30 / 7:30 P.M. / MOH /

A CELEBRATION OF PIANIST NANCY WEEMS UH colleagues and students honor the career of esteemed Madison Professor of Music Nancy Weems JUNE 4 – 29 / DRH, MOH / $10 – 25

TEXAS MUSIC FESTIVAL: 30TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON Alan Austin, general and artistic director Bringing Classical music’s rising stars to Houston for 30 years For tickets and info, visit tmf.uh.edu

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Event details subject to change.

CRH Choral Recital Hall

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LFWT Lyndall Finley

Wortham Theatre MOH Moores Opera House

DRH Dudley Recital Hall

ORH Organ Recital Hall

FAB Fine Arts Building

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Quintero Theatre

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KGMCA Commencement, fall 2018 Photo/Jesse Reyes

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It’s all about the arts, and it’s all about everyone working together to make an impact, and to communicate a common vision and a common agenda; that’s how we make a difference.

Andrew Davis Dean, Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts

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