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…
Get your fill of Beethoven in three back-to-back days of concerts at the School of Music 鈥� and in a recital by cellist S忙unn Thorsteinsd贸ttir, newly appointed artist-in-residence. DXARTS presents its fall concert of electroacoustic music, and the Henry hosts two public lectures. Plus, don鈥檛 miss three nights of Indian classical dance with the Akram Kahn Company. Akram Khan Company 8 p.m., November 12 鈥� 14 | Meany Theater The Akram Khan Company makes its Seattle debut at Meany Hall…
Melinda Bargreen is a Seattle-based freelance arts writer who spent 31 years as classical music critic for The Seattle Times. She is the author of “Classical Seattle: Maestros, Impresarios, Virtuosi, and Other Music Makers,” published this fall by 天美影院 Press. Bargreen is a 天美影院 alumna, with a bachelor of arts in English and a master of arts in music. Dave Beck of Seattle classical radio station KING FM said, “No other book provides such a well-informed…
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…
This week is packed with events and exhibits across campus. Get your modern dance fix with Chamber Dance Company in Meany Hall. Face your fear of snakes at the Burke and take an art break with internet meditation at the Henry Art Gallery. For classical music lovers, there鈥檚 a World Series performance by pianist Jonathan Biss and the chance to hear Faur茅’s opera, “P茅n茅lope.” Chamber Dance Company October 15-18 | Meany Theater Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Chamber Dance Company…
There鈥檚 something for everyone this week: catch a world premiere at the 天美影院World Series, explore the Burke鈥檚 world-renowned collection of birds, or enjoy the sounds of 1962 jazz with the School of Music. The Chamber Dance Company celebrates 25 years with four performances at Meany Hall and the Jacob Lawrence Gallery hosts an exhibition exploring contemporary gun culture and human trafficking. ETHEL with Special Guest Robert Mirabal Presents: The River 8 p.m., October 8 | Meany Theater Critically acclaimed…
School may be out for summer, but the arts on campus are heating up. Art Breaks and ArtVentures abound at the Henry Art Gallery, and the Jacob Lawrence Gallery is buzzing with the work of recent grads. Kids and kids at heart will want to check out the daily activities offered at the Burke Museum – crafts, scavenger hunts, and adventures await. Art Breaks: Coley Mixan 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., June 13 |聽Henry Art Gallery Coley Mixan, MFA candidate…
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�…
This week the MFA Dance Concert and Pilobolus take the lead. The School of Music also has a busy week, presenting the Voice Divisional Recital as well as Jazz Innovations and an evening of music from Zimbabwe with visiting artists Paul Mataruse and Clair Jones.
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.
The bass marimba, big as a desk and twice as tall, uses an organ pipe as a resonator and answers the mallet with a musically wooden plonk. The Chromelodeon II, a retuned reed organ, wheezes a trio of soft tones with the press of a key. And the elaborate Cloud-Chamber Bowls deliver tones ranging from a bell-like gong to a glassy clank. These are the creations of Harry Partch (1901-1974), an eccentric musical genius who built them because he…
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!
Welcome to a new quarter! The Henry Art Gallery kicks off this week with an Incite and Insight lecture featuring artist Suzanne Bocanegra. The School of Music quickly follows up with a faculty recital by Jazz Studies Professor Marc Seales and a Music of Today performance in collaboration with the Center for Digital Arts and Experimental Media (DXARTS).
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.
As February ends and March begins, the arts present a variety of events. In drama, the Undergraduate Theater Society鈥檚 production of 鈥淐abaret鈥� continues and the School of Drama opens the slapstick satire, 鈥淭he Hostage.鈥� In music, Piano Professor Robin McCabe gears up for her faculty recital. Meanwhile, students in the Dance Program prepare for the Dance Majors Concert.
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Chamber Orchestra performing two nights, a faculty recital with Jazz Studies Professor Marc Seales, and a Music of Today performance in collaboration with the Center for Digital Arts and Experimental Media.
This week, the 天美影院World Series presents American dance ensemble Urban Bush Women, then quickly follows this with the Jerusalem Quartet.
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.
Welcome back to a new year and new quarter! Henry Art Gallery kicks off the first Arts Roundup of the year with an assortment of events related to the exhibit 鈥淎nn Hamilton: the common S E N S E,鈥� including a lecture presented by Seattle Arts and Lectures and an unusual exhibition tour with ArtVenture.
The creative spirit “does not hunker down or hide” in difficult times, Robin McCabe, 天美影院professor of piano, was reminded as she researched the three-concert series she organized, “Music from the War to End All Wars.” The School of Music presents this series starting Dec. 7 and continuing March 8 and May 3, 2015.
This week there are lots of events to keep students, staff and faculty busy before finals. Don鈥檛 miss 鈥淚dleness,鈥� the second Factory Showroom exhibit at the Jacob Lawrence Gallery, or the 天美影院Symphony and 天美影院Opera Theater performing a version of Puccini鈥檚 opera 鈥淕ianni Schicci.鈥�
The holiday season is officially upon us and the arts host a lineup of events to get you in the festive spirit. The School of Music paves the way with performances ranging from the Percussion Ensemble to CarolFest. If you鈥檙e looking for an exhibition to explore, the Burke Museum鈥檚 recently opened 鈥淗ere & Now: Native Artists Inspired鈥� will be the perfect option after the Thanksgiving bustle.
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.
This week in the arts features an array of film, exhibitions, music and musical theater to enjoy鈥攐ne of the highlights being 鈥淪weet Charity,鈥� the debut production of the new Musical Theater program.
Music and exhibitions lead this week in the arts as David Alexander Rahbee conducts the 天美影院Symphony and the School of Music presents the annual Halloween Organ Concert featuring spooky classics.
The Jacob Lawrence Gallery opens its first exhibit of the year, “Industry,” and the School of Drama opens the year’s first production “Cold Empty Terrible” — plus lectures, the World Series and more.
Fall is a busy time for the arts on campus, with a dizzying array of performances and exhibitions to take advantage of.
Fall quarter has started, which means the weekly arts roundup is back in action. This week, the Burke is hosting The Big Draw and Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis performs at Meany Hall on Oct. 4.
The 天美影院School of Music’s Ethnomusicology Program is helping to bring roots and hill music collected decades ago by folklorist Alan Lomax back to its place of origin, with teaching materials and local ceremonies.