College of Fine Arts Events

Upcoming Residents, Spring 2010

rmreid — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:19:17 +0000

Jerry Saltz, Art Critic
Deb Sokolow
Jenny Scobel

Visiting Artist Lecture: Victoria Haven

rmreid — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:23:00 +0000

Residency dates: October 19 - November 13Lecture: October 27 at noon. University Galleries, Center for the Visual ArtsVictoria Haven’s recent work includes drawings on paper and material explorations ranging from delicate (ink and collage on Gampi paper) to robust (cut metal structures plated or powder coated). These multiple avenues of investigation are united by Haven’s focused exploitation of the chosen material, which allows her to “emancipate line from form, gesture from surface, and to play with the interval between two and three dimensions. 1Using abstraction, shifting perspectives, and intuitive process, Haven explores phenomenon of fleeting sensations, multiple viewpoints, and severed space. Whether referencing real or the imagined (or collapsing the distinction between them), Haven’s work operates in the realm of psychological as well as formal space.Originally from Seattle, Washington, Haven moved to London in 1997 where she received a MFA from Goldsmith’s college- University of London. Haven’s work has been written about in several publications including Artforum and Art in America. She currently lives and works in Seattle and is represented there by Greg Kucera Gallery and PDX Contemporary Art, Portland. 1 Seattle P-I June 28th, 2007 Abstraction takes on fresh dimensions in Haven’s ‘Iampayingattention’ by Nate Lippens

Gold Series: Music For the Holidays

pldehav — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:16:34 +0000

The annual Music for the Holidays celebrates its 20th anniversary the season!

Come join us for this perennial, festive favorite to ring in the start of the holiday season!

Featuring the Illinois State Symphony Orchestra, Choral Ensembles, and a special visitor from the North Pole!

When: Saturday, December 5, 2009 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm

Sunday, December 6, 2009 3:00 pm

Where: Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall

Time: 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm

Contact: Karyl Carlson

Phone: (309)438-2012

Email: kkcarls@ilstu.edu

Gold Series: Wind Symphony Concert

pldehav — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:13:05 +0000

The Wind Symphony features Professor of Saxophone Paul Nolen performing David Maslanka’s “Saxophone Concerto”. Dr. Maslanka will be our special guest.

When: Thursday, November 19, 2009

Where: Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall

Time: 8:00 pm

Contact: Steve Steele

Phone: (309) 438-8833

Email: ssteele@ilstu.edu

Into the Woods

Pete Guither — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:17:06 +0000

Into the Woods is a delightfully dark and funny musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine.

Inspired by Bruno Bettelheim’s 1976 book, The Uses of Enchantment, the musical intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm fairy tales and follows them further to explore the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. The main characters are taken from the stories of Little Red Ridinghood, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel, and Cinderella, tied together by a more original story involving a Baker and his wife and their quest to begin a family, most likely taken from the original story of Rapunzel by the Brothers Grimm. It also includes references to several other well-known tales.

October 29, 30, 31, November 4, 5, 6, 7 at 7:30 pm; November 1 at 2:00 pm

Center for the Performing Arts Theatre

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Fall College of Fine Arts Events

Pete Guither — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:08:09 +0000

Here’s a taste of what’s going on from October through December.

Thursday, October 1
Fantastic LA Exhibit (continuing until November 8 ) University Galleries
Stephen Lack Exhibit (continuing until November 8 ) University Galleries
Visiting Artist Lecture, Jerry Saltz (6:00 pm) CVA 147
Equus (7:30 pm) CPA Theatre
Symphony Orchestra Concert (8:00 pm) Concert Hall

Friday, October 2
Equus (7:30 pm) CPA Theatre

Saturday, October 3
Koch Voice Studio Recital (1:00 pm) Cook Hall 212
Equus (7:30 pm) CPA Theatre
Theatre of Ted (midnight) CW 301

Sunday, October 4
Symphonic Winds and Symphonic Band (3:00 pm) Concert Hall
Evening of Brass (7:00 pm) Concert Hall

Monday, October 5
Master Class, Elliott Frank, Guitar (1:00) Kemp
Guest Artist, Elliott Frank, Guitar (7:30 pm) Kemp

Tuesday, October 6
Roque Cordero Memorial Concert (8:00 pm) Kemp
Improv Mafia (8:00 pm) CVA 145

Saturday, October 10
Senior Recital, Sarah Oliver, Mezzo Soprano (5:00 pm) Kemp
Night of Music Therapy (7:00 pm) Concert Hall
Theatre of Ted (midnight) CW 301

Sunday, October 11
Senior Recital, Christine Hansen, Horn (1:30 pm) Kemp
Senior Recital, Heather Lenhart, Flute (4:00 pm) Kemp
Senior Recital, Ashley Carretta, Kyle Johnson, Flute (5:30 pm) Kemp

Tuesday, October 13
Performance Convocation (11:00 am) Concert Hall
Charles W. Bolen Faculty Recital, Andy Rummel, Tuba (8:00 pm) Concert Hall
Improv Mafia (8:00 pm) CVA 145

Friday, October 16
Prism Concert (8:00 pm) Concert Hall

Saturday, October 17
College of Fine Arts Homecoming Tailgating Tent (11 am) Redbird Tent Zone
Theatre of Ted (midnight) CW 301

Sunday, October 18
Senior Recital, Kara Vombrack, Soprano (12:00 pm) Kemp
Master Class, Daniel Shapiro, Piano (3:00 pm) Kemp
Men’s Glee Club Reunion (3:00 pm) Concert Hall
Senior Recital, Heather Hojnacki, Saxaphone (6:00 pm) Kemp
Senior Recital, Danielle Fisher, Horn (7:30 pm) Kemp
Senior Recital, Amanda Walsh, Soprano (8:30 pm) Kemp

Monday, October 19
Guest Artist, Daniel Shapiro, Piano (7:30 pm) Kemp

Tuesday, October 20
Israeli Ethnic Ensemble (11:00 am) Concert Hall
Charles W. Bolen Faculty Recital, Jazz Concert (8:00 pm) Kemp
Improv Mafia (8:00 pm) CVA 145

Wednesday, October 21
Junior Recital, Matther Muneses, Saxophone (7:00 pm) Kemp
In the Blood (7:30 pm) Westhoff

Thursday, October 22
Charles W. Bolen Faculty Recital, String Quartet (7:30 pm) Kemp
In the Blood (7:30 pm) Westhoff

Friday, October 23
In the Blood (7:30 pm) Westhoff
Master Class, William Cernota, Cello & Joy Doran, Piano (3:00 pm) Kemp
Guest Artist, William Cernota, Cellist (7:30 pm) Kemp

Saturday, October 24
Invitational Marching Championships (7:00 am) Hancock Stadium
Junior Recital, Kait Fieldman, Trumpet (1:30 pm) Kemp
In the Blood (2:00 pm) Westhoff
Junior Recital, Danelle Eckhart, Soprano (6:30 pm) Kemp
Boo Bash Shadow Puppets for Kids (6:30 pm) Children’s Discovery Museum
In the Blood (7:30 pm) Westhoff
Theatre of Ted (midnight) CW 301

Sunday, October 25
In the Blood (2:00 pm) Westhoff
Master Class, Ron Barron, Trombone (2:00 pm) Kemp
Charles W. Bolen Faculty Recital, Tom Stark, Trombone (7:00 pm) Concert Hall

Tuesday, October 27
Charles W. Bolen Faculty Recital, Paul Borg, Carlyn Morenus, Piano (8:00 pm) Concert Hall
Improv Mafia (8:00 pm) CVA 145

Wednesday, October 28
Guitar Ensemble (7:30 pm) Kemp
Charles W. Bolen Faculty Recital, David Gresham, Clarinet (8:00 pm) Concert Hall

Thursday, October 29
Into the Woods (7:30 pm) CPA Theatre
Guest Artist, Kevin Richmond, Piano (8:00 pm) Kemp

Friday, October 30
Koch Studio Halloween Concert (7:00 pm) Kemp
Into the Woods (7:30 pm) CPA Theatre
Rocky Horror Picture Show (8:00 pm) Capen Auditorium

Saturday, October 31
Senior Recital, Doug Hanna, Tuba (4:30 pm) Kemp
Senior Recital, Jaclyn Wessol, Horn (7:00 pm) Kemp
Into the Woods (7:30 pm) CPA Theatre
Rocky Horror Picture Show (8:00 pm) Capen Auditorium
Jazz Ensembles Halloween Concert (8:00 pm) Concert Hall
Theatre of Ted (midnight) CW 301

Sunday, November 1
Into the Woods (2:00 pm) CPA Theatre
ISU Symphony Orchestra and Choral Concert (3:00 pm) Concert Hall
Junior Recital, Stephanie Zegadlo, Saxophone (6:00 pm) Kemp
Senior Recital, Jesse Roberts, Guitar (7:30 pm) Kemp

Monday, November 2
Madrigal Festival Concert (1:00 pm) Concert Hall
Freestage: Psychopathia Sexualis (6:00 pm) CW 202
Freestage: Closets & Altars (8:30 pm) CW 202
Freestage: Al Takes A Bride (10:00 pm) CW 202

Tuesday, November 3
Performance Convocation (11:00 am) Concert Hall
Freestage: The Fan (6:00 pm) CW 202
Senior Recital, Mike Klos, Trombone (7:00 pm) Kemp
Freestage: Far Away (7:30 pm) CW 202
Charles W. Bolen Faculty Recital, Michelle Vought, Soprano (8:00 pm) Concert Hall
Improv Mafia (8:00 pm) CVA 145
Freestage: Love Is (9:00 pm) CW 202

Wednesday, November 4
Freestage: Al Takes A Bride (6:00 pm) CW 202
Saxophone Studio Recital (7:30 pm) Kemp
Freestage: Closets & Altars (7:30 pm) CW 202
Into the Woods (7:30 pm) CPA Theatre
Freestage: Psychopathia Sexualis (9:00 pm) CW 202

Thursday, November 5
Freestage: Love Is (6:00 pm) CW 202
Into the Woods (7:30 pm) CPA Theatre
Freestage: The Fan (8:00 pm) CW 202
Charles W. Bolen Faculty Recital, Angelo Favis, Guitar (8:00 pm) Kemp
Freestage: Far Away (9:30 pm) CW 202

Friday, November 6
Freestage: Psychopathia Sexualis (6:00 pm) CW 202
Senior Recital, Brittany DelSignore, Clarinet (7:00 pm) Kemp
Into the Woods (7:30 pm) CPA Theatre
Senior Recital, Monica Long, Tuba (8:30 pm) Kemp
Freestage: Al Takes A Bride (8:30 pm) CW 202
Freestage: Closets & Altars (10:00 pm) CW 202

Saturday, November 7
Vought Studio Recital (10:00 am) Kemp
College of Fine Arts Family Weekend Tailgate (10:30 am) Rebird Tent Zone
Freestage: Psychopathia Sexualis (2:00 pm) CW 202
Sophomore Recital, Lauren Willis, Clarinet (2:00 pm) Kemp
Austin Studio Voice Recital (2:00 pm) Cook Hall 212
Senior Recital, Kate Schnelker-Parks, Voice (3:30 pm) Kemp
Freestage: Closets & Altars (4:30 pm) CW 202
Freestage: Far Away (6:00 pm) CW 202
Into the Woods (7:30 pm) CPA Theatre
Bandarama (7:30 pm) Braden Auditorium
Freestage: Al Takes A Bride (7:30 pm) CW 202
Freestage: The Fan (9:00 pm) CW 202
Theatre of Ted (midnight) CW 301

Sunday, November 8
Freestage: Love Is (12:00 pm) CW 202
Freestage: Far Away (2:00 pm) CW 202
Belle Voix and Madrigals Concert (3:00 pm) Concert Hall
Freestage: The Fan (3:30 pm) CW 202
Freestage: Love Is (5:00 pm) CW 202
Percussion Ensemble Concert (7:30 pm) Kemp

Monday, November 9
Chamber Winds Concert (8:00 pm) Kemp
Tuesday, November 10
Charles W. Bolen Faculty Recital, Brass Quintet (8:00 pm) Concert Hall
Improv Mafia (8:00 pm) CVA 145

Wednesday, November 11
Veteran’s Day Big Band Dance (7:00 pm) New Lafayette Club
Viola Studio Recital (7:30 pm) Kemp
Much Ado About Nothing (7:30 pm) Westhoff

Thursday, November 12
Opera Practicum Performance (4:00 pm) Kemp
Much Ado About Nothing (7:30 pm) Westhoff
Chamber Orchestra Concert (8:00 pm) Concert Hall

Friday, November 13
Much Ado About Nothing (7:30 pm) Westhoff
Jazz Combos (8:00 pm) Kemp

Saturday, November 14
Junior Recital, Melissa Prusank, Flute (12:30 pm) Kemp
Senior Recital, Brian Lonergan, Tenor (2:00 pm) Kemp
Graduate Recital, Geraldo Rivera, Guitar (3:00 pm) Kemp
John Koch Master Class (6:00 pm) Kemp
Much Ado About Nothing (7:30 pm) Westhoff
Secondary Dominance Concert (9:00 pm) Kemp
Theatre of Ted (midnight) CW 301

Sunday, November 15
Much Ado About Nothing (2:00 pm) Westhoff
Symphonic Winds, Symphonic Band, & University Band (3:00 pm) Concert Hall
Glee Club Concert (7:00 pm) Concert Hall

Monday, November 16
String Student Chamber Recital (7:30 pm) Kemp

Tuesday, November 17
Performance Convocation (11:00 am) Concert Hall
Faculty Biennial Exhibit Opening (5:00 pm) University Galleries through Jan 31
John Arndt Exhibit Opening (5:00 pm) University Galleries through Dec 13
Eleanor Jensen MFA Exhibit Opening (5:00 pm) University Galleries
Susan Mamoun BFA Exhibit Opening (5:00 pm) University Galleries
Composition Studio Recital (7:30 pm) Kemp
Improv Mafia (8:00 pm) CVA 145

Wednesday, November 18
Guitar Studio Recital (7:30 pm) Kemp

Thursday, November 19
Wind Symphony Concert (8:00 pm) Concert Hall

Saturday, November 21
Theatre of Ted (midnight) CW 301

Wednesday, December 2
Madrigal Dinner (6:30 pm) Alumni Center

Thursday, December 3
Madrigal Dinner (6:30 pm) Alumni Center
Fall Dance Concert (7:30 pm) CPA Theatre

Friday, December 4
25th Annual Printmakers’ Exhibition and Sale (8:00 am- 5:30 pm) CVA 123
Community School for the Arts Performance (6:00 pm) Kemp
Madrigal Dinner (6:30 pm) Alumni Center
Fall Dance Concert (7:30 pm) CPA Theatre

Saturday, December 5
Fall Dance Concert (2:00 pm) CPA Theatre
Music for the Holidays (3:00 pm) Concert Hall
Madrigal Dinner (6:30 pm) Alumni Center
Music for the Holidays (7:00 pm) Concert Hall
Fall Dance Concert (7:30 pm) CPA Theatre

Sunday, December 6
Music for the Holidays (3:00 pm) Concert Hall

Wednesday, December 9
String Project Winter Solo Recital (6:00 pm) Cook Hall 305/308

Thursday, December 10
Madrigal Dinner (6:30 pm) Alumni Center

Friday, December 11
Madrigal Dinner (6:30 pm) Alumni Center

Saturday, December 12
College of Fine Arts Commencement (9:00 am) Redbird Arena
String Project Winter Concert (11 am) Concert Hall
Madrigal Dinner (6:30 pm) Alumni Center

University Galleries:
309-438-5487
open Sat-Mon 12-4;
Tues 9:30-9; Wed-Fri 9:30-4:30

Center for the Performing Arts
Ticket Office: 309-438-2535
open Mon-Fri, 11-5

www.IllinoisState.edu/finearts

Visiting Artist Lecture: Analia Segal

Pete Guither — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:51:34 +0000

Residency Dates: September 21- October 16

Lecture: Tuesday, September 29, noon. University Galleries, Center for Visual Arts

“…my professional practice intertwines the conceptual, aesthetic, and functional nature of the objects that surround us highlighting their ability to become participants in the domestic theater.”
-Analia Segal

Analía Segal is an Argentine artist who has lived and worked in New York since 1999. She received her bachelor’s degree in graphic design from the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Urbanism at the University of Buenos Aires, and holds a master’s degree in art from New York University. Her works have been exhibited at museums and galleries internationally including Animal Gallery in Santiago, Chile, Kobo Chika Gallery, Tokyo, Japan, DPM Gallery, Miami, Florida, Weatherspoon Art Museum, Greensboro, North Carolina, Bronx Museum, Bronx, NY and White Columns and PS1, both in New York City. The personal language that her work embodies is characterized by a seductive tactile appearance that has earned awards including grants from the Antorchas Foundation, Pollock-Krasner Foundation, and the Guggenheim Foundation. In addition, several of her works are in many private and public art collections including the recent acquisition of her “aleph” carpet by the design collection of the Buenos Aires Museum of Modern Art.

Additional Information: www.analiasegal.com

Visiting Artist Lecture: Corey J. Escoto

Pete Guither — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:47:00 +0000

Residency dates: August 24 - September 18

Lecture: September 1 at noon. University Galleries, Center for the Visual Arts

Corey J. Escoto’s work focuses on the well-intentioned desire of the developed world to shape and accelerate slow progress of the developing world in the likeness of its own image. With the proliferation of National Government Organizations (NGOs) the earnest desire to “help” is often ineffective and many times has exacerbated the problems that they set out to solve. The trend to “help,” whether defined in a G.W. Bush Neo-Imperialist way, or a micro loan crunchy Peace Corp way, is a sentiment guiding the development of a new sub genre of “World Saving” themed books, films, magazines, blogs and social networking sites. Escoto’s work examines the phenomena of what he terms “global self help” that has emerged with the intense marketing campaigns by purveyors of such materials.

Escoto received a BFA from Texas Tech University, and an MFA from Washington University in St. Louis. He has exhibited nationally, internationally, and widely throughout Texas, his home state. He was one of three artists selected to participate in the Great Rivers Biennial at the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, and is a recipient of a Gateway Foundation Grant. His work has been included in the traveling exhibition New American Talent 23, the Texas Biennial (2007), and has recently shown internationally in exhibitions entitled Le Souvenir, Weimar, Germany; Seven Days Brunch, Basel, Switzerland; and Decollecting, Dunkerque, France.
For more information:
http://blog.art21.org/2009/07/03/inside-the-artists-studio-corey-j-escoto/

Sweetcorn Blues Festival

Pete Guither — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:27:41 +0000

Join us at this weekend’s Sweetcorn Blues Festival. We’ll have a table out there with fun activities for the children (Art Education students will be helping them make masks!) as well as information about all sorts of arts activities for the entire family.

Please stop by and say Hello!

Theatre and Dance Season 2009-2010

Pete Guither — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:55:05 +0000

Equus by Peter Shaffer
Sept 24, 25, 26, 30, Oct 1, 2, 3 at 7:30 pm; Sept 27 at 2 pm (Center for the Performing Arts)

A Perfect Wedding by Charles Mee
Sept. 23, 24, 25, 26 at 7:30 pm; Sept 26, 27 at 2 pm (Westhoff Theatre)

In the Blood by Suzan-Lori Parks
Oct 21, 22, 23, 24 at 7:30 pm; Oct 24, 25 at 2 pm (Westhoff Theatre)

Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim
Oct 29, 30, 31, Nov 4, 5, 6, 7 at 7:30 pm; Nov 1 at 2 pm (Center for the Performing Arts)

Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare
Nov 11, 12, 13, 14 at 7:30 pm; Nov 15 at 2 pm (Westhoff Theatre)

Dance Theatre
Dec 3, 4, 5 at 7:30 pm; Dec 5 at 2 pm (Center for the Performing Arts)

Madrigal Dinners
Dec 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 at 6:30 pm (Alumni Center)

Don Juan Comes Back From the War by Ödön von Horvath
Feb 17, 18, 19, 20 at 7:30 pm; Feb 20, 21 at 2 pm (Westhoff Theatre)

A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams
Feb 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27 at 7:30 pm; Feb 21 at 2 pm (Center for the Performing Arts)

Rhinoceros by Eugene Ionesco
Mar 24, 25, 26, 27 at 7:30 pm; Mar 27, 28 at 2 pm (Westhoff Theatre)

Candide by Leonard Bernstein
Apr 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10 at 7:30 pm; Apr 11 at 2 pm (Center for the Performing Arts)

Macbeth by William Shakespeare
Apr 14, 15, 16, 17 at 7:30 pm; Apr 18 at 2 pm (Westhoff Theatre)

Dance Theatre
Apr 29, 30, May 1 at 7:30 pm; May 1 at 2 pm

The Box Office opens August 24 and is open Mon-Fri, 11 am to 5 pm

309-438-2535