The Chamber Dance Company celebrates the birth of post-modern dance in Meany Hall, the School of Drama opens its season with a modern retelling of a Greek classic, and School of Music faculty members Stephen Stubbs and Tekla Cunningham give a performance of 17th century works. The Henry Art Gallery invites the public to practice mindfulness meditation and the Burke Museum celebrates the rugged beauty of the Wild Nearby. Chamber Dance Company October 13-16 | Meany Theater The UW…
天美影院Drama wraps up the 2015-2016 season with 鈥淪kies Over Seattle,鈥� and 天美影院Symphony gives its last performance of the year. Hear the music of Indonesia at Meany Theater, or explore jazz and improvised music at IMPFest. Visit the Henry Art Gallery for a workshop about counterculture comics. Ade Suparman & Sundanese Music of Indonesia 7:30 p.m., June 2 | Meany Theater Ethnomusicology visiting artist Ade Suparman and his students perform music from West Java, Indonesia. The performance will include聽traditional…
Celebrate the work of graduating MFA and MDes students from the School of Art + Art History + Design at their annual Thesis Exhibition party. Catch performances by a host of music ensembles, including Studio Jazz Ensemble, Modern Band, University Singers, 天美影院Women鈥檚 Choir and Men鈥檚 Glee Club. See the final Mallethead Series performance of the year, or stop by the Penthouse Theater for a School of Drama production. Studio Jazz Ensemble and Modern Band 7:30 p.m., May 26 |…
This week in the arts, the School of Music takes center stage with performances by the 天美影院Gospel Choir and Modern Music Ensemble, and a production of Gluck鈥檚 Baroque opera, Orph茅e. The Dance Program presents its annual MFA Dance Concert, and the School of Drama opens its latest production at the Penthouse Theater. The School of Art + Art History + Design鈥檚 graduation exhibitions continue at the Jacob Lawrence Gallery. MFA Dance Concert May 18-22 | Meany Studio Theater…
This week in the arts, see the world-renowned Martha Graham Dance Company perform at Meany Hall and witness the talent of the next generation at the 2016 School of Music Scholarship Recital. Explore production design at a 天美影院Drama exhibition, take an ArtVenture at the Henry Art Gallery and shop for Native American art at the Burke Museum. Martha Graham Dance Company May 5-7 | Meany Theater 天美影院World Series鈥� 2015-2016 season concludes with three performances by the Martha Graham…
天美影院World Series presents its final two performances of the school year: Daedalus Quartet and the Martha Graham Dance Company. Graduating students from the School of Art + Art History + Design鈥檚 3D4M program showcase their works at the Jacob Lawrence Gallery, and the 天美影院Dance Program and the Henry Art Gallery collaborate in a performance piece. 天美影院Drama‘s production of 鈥淔orce Continuum鈥� continues through May 8. Daedalus Quartet 7:30 p.m., April 29 | Meany Theater This critically acclaimed string…
This week in the arts, 天美影院Drama opens their production of Force Continuum, and the School of Music presents two visiting artists: mezzo-soprano Michaela Martens and chamber ensemble Decoda. You can also hear the groundbreaking music of Harry Partch or attend the Henry Art Gallery鈥檚 annual Arty Party. Directions for a Cloud-Crowd 7 p.m., April 21 | Henry Art Gallery In this 90-minute performance, artists Anne Walsh, Jim Melchert and 3D4M Assistant Professor Michael Swaine explore the giving and taking…
A daylong colloquium, “Shakespeare, Music and Memory” will bring scholars and musicians to the 天美影院 campus April 29 for lectures ending with a concert of Shakespeare-themed songs by the School of Music’s Collegium Musicum ensemble. The free events were organized by JoAnn Taricani, associate professor and chair of the School of Music‘s Division of Music History, are timed to commemorate the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare‘s death in April of 1616. Scholars from several universities will give presentations…
The School of Drama kicks off spring quarter with a public play reading and exhibition of MFA production design work. Experience digital music in 3D with DXARTS, explore the passage of time at the Henry Art Gallery or contemplate notions of female attractiveness with a 天美影院World Series dance-theater performance at Meany Hall. People Sitting in Darkness April 1-3 | Glenn Hughes Penthouse Theater In this comic adaptation of A Midsummer Night鈥檚 Dream set in the early 20th-century Philippines, a…
天美影院World Series presents three events at Meany Hall this week: the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, pianist Jeremy Denk and Brazilian dance company Grupo Corpo. Visit the Henry Art Gallery to see its newest exhibition, 鈥淧aul McCarthy: White Snow Wood Sculptures,鈥� or catch one of the last performances of the School of Drama鈥檚 鈥淏rooklyn Bridge.鈥� Jeremy Denk 7:30 p.m., March 18 | Meany Theater Pianist Jeremy Denk, winner of the prestigious 2014 Avery Fisher Career Prize, performs a…
This week, catch the final events of two series: 天美影院Drama鈥檚 Seattle Theatres Lost & Founded play readings and the School of Art + Art History + Design鈥檚 Critical Issues in Contemporary Art Practice lectures. Hear performances by the 天美影院Wind Ensemble, 天美影院Symphony, and Latin Grammy Award-winning flamenco guitarist Vicente Amigo. Bring the whole family to campus this weekend for a fairy tale-themed ArtVenture at the Henry Art Gallery. Critical Issues in Contemporary Art Practice: Park McArthur 7:00 p.m.,…
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded the 天美影院 a three-year, $750,000 grant to support guest artists in developing new works, and to better integrate arts disciplines into the broader university curriculum.
The grant will support a Creative Fellowships Initiative, under which guest performing artist fellows will be recruited from around the world for one- to three-year residencies in dance, music and theater.
Chamber music takes center stage at the School of Music this week with a Faculty Chamber Concert and Schubertiade, both on March 6. Watch two different dance productions at Meany Hall, see an exhibition of student work at the Jacob Lawrence Gallery, or catch a reading of 鈥楽ons鈥� as part of 天美影院Drama鈥檚 New Play Workshop series. Strange Coupling March 2-4 | Jacob Lawrence Gallery This short exhibition shows works by students who are applying to partner with professional artists…
It鈥檚 a busy week for the arts: the School of Drama collaborates with Seattle Children鈥檚 Theatre, Pacific MusicWorks presents Vivaldi鈥檚 鈥淔our Seasons鈥� and the 天美影院Concert and Campus Bands perform their winter quarter concert. Experience contemporary dance at the 天美影院Dance Majors concert and head over to the School of Art + Art History + Design鈥檚 annual sale, Buy Art. 鈥淭he Walk Across America for Mother Earth鈥� February 24-28 | Glenn Hughes Penthouse Theater The School of Drama partners with…
The School of Drama鈥檚 new production, 鈥淭he Walk Across America for Mother Earth,鈥� opens this week. The School of Music presents piano, viola and percussion performances, and the School of Art + Art History + Design offers the latest Critical Issues in Contemporary Art Practice lecture at the Henry Art Gallery. Critical Issues in Contemporary Art Practice Lecture Series: Josh Faught 7:00 p.m., February 18 | Henry Art Gallery The聽Critical Issues in Contemporary Art Practice聽lecture series brings together artists and…
Music is at the forefront this week: the 天美影院Symphony Orchestra gears up to play alongside guest violinist Glenn Dicterow, the Mallethead series returns with a percussion performance in Meany Studio Theater, and world-famous folk artists B茅la Fleck and Abagail Washburn give a concert at Meany Hall. The Henry Art Gallery hosts two public events on Valentine鈥檚 Day, and the School of Drama explores the meaning of 鈥渘ew drama鈥� in its annual lecture series. 天美影院Symphony with Glenn Dicterow 7:30…
The Trisha Brown Dance Company performs for three nights in Meany Hall, and also gives a site-specific performance at the Seattle Art Museum. Pianist Igor Levit makes his Seattle debut, and the 天美影院Musical Theater program presents the final performances of聽鈥淭he 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.鈥� Trisha Brown Dance Company 8:00 pm, February 4 – 6 | Meany Theater A pioneer and maverick of postmodern dance, Washington state native Trish Brown has spent a lifetime pushing the limits…
UW鈥檚 Musical Theater program takes center stage with 鈥淭he 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.鈥� School of Music鈥檚 Melia Watras performs a solo viola recital and the Dance Program showcases choreography by its talented faculty. Catch a free play reading through the School of Drama series Seattle Theatres Lost and Founded, and swing by the Jacob Lawrence Gallery to see its newest exhibit, 鈥淪teffani Jemison: Sol.鈥� Dance Faculty Concert January 20-24 | Meany Studio Theater This popular annual concert…
From acrobats to jazz, and from dance to thirteenth-century Japanese literature, there鈥檚 an arts event for everybody this week. Catch the 天美影院Big Band鈥檚 January concert, visit the Penthouse Theater for a new play workshop from the School of Drama, or catch a lecture about legendary dance choreographer Trisha Brown at the Henry. Head over to Meany Hall for this year鈥檚 Dance Faculty Concert or a performance by the world-renowned Peking Acrobats. Bill Frisell & Michael Gibbs with the UW…
The School of Music wraps up the quarter with four back-to-back days of events, including the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic and Campus Bands, 天美影院Symphony, and two performances of Handel鈥檚 鈥淢essiah.鈥� There are still a few days left to catch the School of Drama鈥檚 production of 鈥淟oot鈥� or visit the Jacob Lawrence Gallery for 鈥淭oward a Democracy of Making.鈥� All month long, head over to the Burke for Maker:Market, and explore Native American boat making. Wind Ensemble, Symphonic and Campus Bands…
The College of Arts & Sciences at the 天美影院 is saddened to lose one of its most prominent faculty members and a longtime leader in the Seattle theater community, Sarah Nash Gates. Gates passed away on Friday evening, December 4, surrounded by family and close friends.
December is off to a busy start for the arts on campus. The School of Drama has two productions running this week, and 天美影院World Series wraps up the calendar year with a performance by acapella ensemble Anonymous 4. The School of Music is brimming with events, from medieval holiday music and CarolFest to modern music, jazz and more. Anonymous 4 7:30 p.m., December 4 | Meany Theater Presented by 天美影院World Series, acclaimed acapella ensemble Anonymous 4 performs…
Don鈥檛 miss DXARTS鈥� fall concert 鈥� a chance to immerse yourself in groundbreaking electroacoustic music. The School of Drama opens two new productions: dark farce 鈥淟oot鈥� and improv show 鈥淏eginnings: First Breath.鈥� At Meany Hall, enjoy performances by pianist Yulianna Avdeeva and the University Chorale & Chamber Singers, or head over to Brechemin Auditorium to catch the talented Daana Quartet. Music of Today: DXARTS 7:30 p.m., November 20 | Meany Theater The School of Music and DXARTS present groundbreaking new…
The School of Drama wraps up its first play of the year this week, and pays tribute to one of the great theaters of Seattle鈥檚 past. In Meany Theater, catch the 天美影院Symphony鈥檚 first concert of the year or explore Indian classical dance with the Akram Kahn Company. Visit the Henry for an exploration of Cervantes鈥� classic tale, 鈥淒on Quixote,鈥� or an ArtVenture with the whole family. 天美影院Symphony with Violinist Maria Larionoff 7:30 p.m., November 6 | Meany Theater…
The School of Music sets the mood for Halloween with a concert of spooky organ music. 天美影院World Series presents The Danish String Quartet, and the Henry Art Gallery opens a new exhibition by noted American artist Pae White. Don鈥檛 forget to catch the School of Drama鈥檚 first production of the year, 鈥淭he Cradle Will Rock,鈥� and a performance by 天美影院artist-in-residence Cristina Vald茅s. Halloween Organ Concert 7:30 p.m., October 30 | Walker-Ames Room, Kane Hall Just in time for…
The School of Drama kicks off its 75th anniversary season with the infamous musical 鈥淭he Cradle Will Rock.鈥� Catch performances of Gabriel Faur茅’s opera “P茅n茅lope,” the Mallethead series, and Ensemble Dal Niente, all presented by the School of Music. In the visual arts, the Henry Art Gallery throws its Fall Open House and a new exhibit opens in the Jacob Lawrence Gallery. Gabriel Faur茅’s 鈥淧茅n茅lope” October 22, 24 & 25 | Meany Studio Theater The 天美影院School of Music…
Don’t stress about upcoming finals this week. Instead, calm the mind and spirit at a Mindfulness Meditation class at Henry Art Gallery. Afterwards, browse the Willem De Rooij exhibit “Bouqet XI,” featuring beautiful floral sculptures that are a playful nod to Holland鈥檚 role as a major hub in the international flower trade; and stop by the Jacob Lawrence Gallery for the 2015 天美影院Design Show, featuring the work of graduates in聽Industrial Design, Interaction Design, and Visual Communication Design. 天美影院Symphony…
This week, head to the theater to enjoy the School of Drama鈥檚 production of the bitingly funny 鈥淏oy鈥檚 Life鈥� or the Undergraduate Theater Society鈥檚 adventurous production of 鈥淥n the Verge.鈥� Also this week, the School of Music presents the 天美影院Gospel Choir, 天美影院Symphony, and more. 3D4M BFA Show May 27 – June 6 |聽Jacob Lawrence Gallery This graduation exhibition features pieces by students receiving a Bachelor of Fine Art degree from the 3D4M: ceramics + glass + sculpture Program.聽More…
The School of Music offers a variety of events this week, highlighting jazz modern, percussion, 聽and the music and instruments of 20th century composer Harry Partch.聽Arts天美影院presents its final Arts Dawgs reception of the year, co-hosted by the School of Art + Art History + Design at the Henry Art Gallery, celebrating the opening of the MFA + MDes Thesis Exhibition; and if you鈥檙e looking for a comedy of manners, don鈥檛 miss the School of Drama鈥檚 production of 鈥淏oy鈥檚 Life,鈥�…
May starts strong, bursting with arts events for the community to enjoy. The School of Art + Art History + Design begins the month with the Painting + Drawing BFA graduation show, followed by the Kollar American Art Lecture featuring Kenneth Haltman. The School of Music starts its run of 鈥淭he Magic Flute,鈥� co-presented with Pacific MusicWorks, and the Burke Museum hosts the annual Artifact ID Day.
Drama and opera fill this busy week in the arts. From the final weekend of the School of Drama鈥檚 production of 鈥淏us Stop鈥� to the upcoming 天美影院School of Music and Pacific MusicWorks collaborative production of 鈥淭he Magic Flute,鈥� there鈥檚 plenty to see on the University鈥檚 main stages. Also, don鈥檛 forget to check out the Improvised Music Project Festival (IMPFest) over the weekend at the Ethnic Cultural Center.
This coming week, the School of Music leads the way with a variety of events to keep your calendar full. Highlights include the 天美影院Symphony performing with the Seattle Symphony in a 鈥淪ide by Side鈥� concert, a faculty recital with faculty pianist Craig Sheppard, and the annual Improvised Music Project鈥檚 jazz festival.
Rounding out this month is a variety of events to keep you entertained. From the Lyon Opera Ballet, Emerson String Quartet and Simone Dinnerstein 鈥� all presented by 天美影院World Series 鈥� to the annual, family-friendly Arty Party hosted by the Henry Art Gallery, prepare yourself for the rest of spring quarter because it鈥檚 looking bright!
This week, the 天美影院World Series presents Russian pianist Olga Kern and the School of Art concludes its Critical Issues in Contemporary Art public lecture series. Other events include a free 天美影院Campus Philharmonia concert in Kane Hall and the final weekend of the School of Drama鈥檚 鈥淭he Hostage.鈥�
From drama to dance to dinosaurs, it鈥檚 an exciting week in the arts. The School of Drama鈥檚 production of 鈥淭he Hostage鈥� continues, the Burke Museum presents Dino Day and the School of Music offers a plethora of performances including Music from the Great War and Studio Jazz and Modern Bands.
Following up last week鈥檚 full schedule of arts events, this week is equally packed. The School of Drama鈥檚 production of 鈥淭welfth Night鈥� runs its final weekend, the Jacob Lawrence Gallery鈥檚 exhibit, 鈥淭he Way Black Machine,鈥� is now open and the School of Music presents a faculty recital with Douglas Cleveland on organ and David Gordon on trumpet.
As we approach the end of January, enjoy a show or two. The School of Drama鈥檚 production of 鈥淭welfth Night鈥� sets Shakespeare in The Roaring Twenties, the School of Music offers a variety of performances including the Modern Music Ensemble and a Student Chamber Concert, and the 天美影院World Series presents Ukranian pianist Vadym Kholodenko.
It鈥檚 an exciting week in the arts as various units ramp up their winter events. For drama fans, there鈥檚 the Undergraduate Theater Society鈥檚 production of 鈥淵ellow Face鈥� and the School of Drama鈥檚 take on 鈥淭welfth Night.鈥� For music lovers, don鈥檛 miss the rich sounds of the Nile Project at Meany Hall or the 天美影院Symphony at Benaroya Hall.
Have you ever considered the implications of privacy around art and cultural institutions? Then don鈥檛 miss the three-day symposium 鈥淪urveillance and Privacy: Art, Law and Social Practice鈥� hosted by the Henry Art Gallery and the Center for Digital Art and Experimental Media (DXARTS).
It鈥檚 a packed week in the arts, with a diverse array of options to suit any fancy. The 天美影院World Series has a music-themed weekend with Jon Kimura Parker on Friday night and Tour茅-Raichel Collective the next. Also, don鈥檛 miss the last film in the Climate Change and Nuclear Risks: A Speaker & Film Series presented by the Burke.