SUNY Geneseo Performing Arts Calendar
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January 2008 Vice President Student and Campus Life Dear Community Member: The arts, for me, have always provided pathways to discovery. They offer openings through which I can learn about myself, others, and the world in which we live. This is why the arts have always played an important role in my life, and why I so value opportunities such as the Limelight & Accents Performing Arts Series and the other musical, theatrical and artistic programs that are readily available at Geneseo. I have always thought of exposure to the arts as a communicative experience as well. The late Norman Mailer wrote in The Deer Park that Experience, when it is not communicated to another, must wither within and be worse than lost. What do the arts represent, if not the attempt to reach out and communicate with one another? These musings on the arts are a prelude to my invitation to you to take advantage of the numerous opportunities for discovery through the arts at Geneseo this spring. You, too, can be exposed to new perspectives, share new experiences with others, and have some fun! The Student Activities Commission and the School of the Arts have worked hard to plan these events for all of us to enjoy, and I look forward to seeing you at some of them during the course of the spring semester. The availability of such a wide array of artistic expression is truly a local treasure. Thank you, through your support of these programs, for helping to preserve this gift of the arts in the Geneseo community. Sincerely, Robert A. Bonfiglio Vice President for Student and Campus Life 1
January-Febr Jan. 24-27 VOCAL MISCELLANY presents ASSASSINS Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by John Weidman Thursday, January 24 and Friday, January 25 at 8 pm; Saturday, January 26 at 2 and 8 pm; Sunday, January 27 at 2 pm Robert Sinclair Theatre Admission: $8 Friends of Music presents: JOSEPH DECHARIO, FORTEPIANO Sunday, January 27 at 3 pm Lederer Gallery Jan. 23-Feb. 16 MORE THAN A BOOK: IMAGINATION, TOOLS AND CREATION Organized by Mary Ann Miller, Lafayette College: The Experimental Printmaking Institute, Curlee Holton, Director Wednesday, January 23-Saturday, February 16 Curator Talk: Wednesday, January 23 at 4 pm Opening Reception: Wednesday, January 23 at 5-7 pm Lockhart Gallery: Monday-Thursday 12-4 pm, Friday and Saturday 12-6 pm Jan. 28-Feb. 22 WITHIN OUR GATES: SITE AND MEMORY IN THE AMERICAN LANDSCAPE Works by Keith Morris Washington Monday, January 28-Friday, February 22 Artist Talk: Thursday, February 7 at 4 pm Opening Reception: Thursday, February 7 at 5-7 pm Lederer Gallery: Monday-Thursday 12-4 pm, Friday and Saturday 12-6 pm ROCKAPELLA Saturday February 2 at 8 pm in ($5) Geneseo Students, ($7) 12 and under, ($12) f/s/a, ($15) General Public Often imitated, but never duplicated, this certifiably unique pop musical group has taken the previously stodgy music genre of a capella and brought it full-force into the 21st century. As the undisputed kings of contemporary a capella music, Rockapella continues to offer proof to everyone of their boundless ability to inspire and attracted devoted fans, new and old. 2
uary-march SQUARE DANCE with THE GENESEO STRING BAND Saturday, February 2 at 8 pm MacVittie College Union Ballroom Admission: Public $3, Students $1, 12 and under free GENESEO WIND QUINTET Sunday, February 10 at 3 pm Central Presbyterian Church Feb. 14-16 VegSOUP presents INCORRUPTIBLE by Michael Hollinger Thursday, February14-Saturday, February16 at 8 pm Robert Sinclair Theatre Admission: $5 GENESEO WIND ENSEMBLE and RIT CONCERT BAND Friday, February 22 at 8 pm Feb. 28-Mar. 29 PERILOUS WORLDS OF OLIVE AHYENS Paintings and Works on Paper Thursday, February 28-Saturday, March 29 Artist Talk: Thursday, February 28 at 4 pm Opening Reception: Thursday, February 28 at 5-7 pm Lockhart Gallery: Monday-Thursday 12-4 pm, Friday and Saturday 12-6 pm Alonzo King s LINES Ballet Saturday March 1 at 8 pm in ($5) Geneseo Students, ($7) 12 and under, ($12) f/s/a, ($15) General Public LINES ballet, an international touring company based in San Francisco, performs unique contemporary ballets created by Alonzo King. After more than 25 years, King s choreography is renowned for its ability to connect audiences to a profound sense of shared humanity, vulnerability, and tenderness, but also of furious abandon and exhilarating freedom. Mar. 3-13 JURIED STUDENT EXHIBITION Monday, March 3-Thursday, March 13 Artists Reception and Awards Ceremony: Wednesday, March 5 at 1:30-2:45 pm Lederer Gallery: Monday-Thursday 12-4 pm, Friday and Saturday 12-6 pm 3
April-May Mar. 5-9 THE SEAGULL by Anton Chekhov Wednesday, March 5-Saturday, March 8 at 8 pm; Sunday, March 9 at 2 pm Alice Austin Theatre Admission: $7 SQUARE DANCE with THE GENESEO STRING BAND Saturday, March 1 at 8 pm MacVittie College Union Ballroom Admission: Public $3, Students $1, 12 and under free GENESEO CHAMBER SINGERS & CAROL CHORISTERS Sunday, March 2 at 3 pm Central Presbyterian Church GENESEO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Sunday, March 9 at 3 pm PRE-ST. PATRICK S DAY CONCERT Wednesday, March 12 at 7:30 pm Admission: Public $4, Students $2, 12 and under free Mar. 27-Apr. 7 SENIOR THESIS EXHIBITION Thursday, March 27 - Monday, April 7 Reception: Saturday, March 29 at 3-6 pm in Lederer Gallery Lederer, Bridge, and Kinetic Galleries Gallery Hours: Monday-Thursday 12-4 pm, Friday and Saturday 12-6 pm BEYOND THE STUDIO MIRROR Orchesis Dance Concert Thursday, March 27-Saturday, March 29 at 8 pm Alice Austin Theatre Admission: $5 4
Please visit us online at events.geneseo.edu for our most up-to-date calendar of events TREMONT STRING QUARTET Friday, March 28 at 8 pm Central Presbyterian Church AMY STANLEY, PIANO Sunday, March 30 at 3 pm FORMS IN MOTION Saturday April 5 at 8 pm in (Siblings Weekend) ($5) Geneseo Students, ($7) 12 and under, ($12) f/s/a, ($15) General Public Forms in Motion provides European-style circus entertainment with a theatrical flair that will spellbind audiences of all ages. The performers have toured with circuses across the country and they choreograph and costume each act with polished professionalism while putting their grace and skill to test with every show they perform. Forms in Motion is a perfect example of how ordinary people can do extraordinary things. Apr. 7-May 10 LIGHT AND FORM: A VISUAL LEGACY Work by Carl Shanahan and Sean Shanahan Monday, April 7 Saturday, May 10 Opening Reception: Saturday, April 12 at 5 7 pm Lockhart Gallery: Monday-Thursday 12-4 pm, Friday and Saturday 12-6 pm Apr. 3-5 MUSICAL THEATRE CLUB REVUE Thursday, April 3-Saturday, April 5 at 8 pm Alice Austin Theatre Apr. 10-12 VegSOUP presents TBA Thursday, April 10 and Saturday, April 12 at 8 pm; Friday, April 11 at 8 and 11pm Robert Sinclair Theatre Admission: $5 GENESEO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Sunday, April 13 at 3 pm 5
April-May Apr. 14-May 9 CELEBRATING GENESEO ALUMNI IN CLAY Monday, April 14-Friday, May 9 Artists Reception: Saturday, April 26 at 3-6 pm Lederer Gallery: Monday-Thursday 12-4 pm, Friday and Saturday 12-6 pm GENESEO JAZZ ENSEMBLE Friday, April 18 at 8 pm FRIENDS OF MUSIC presents BRYAN BOYCE, PIANO Sunday, April 20 at 3 pm Admission: Public $8, Members, Seniors, Students $5 Apr. 24-27 DANCING PAST TO PRESENT: CELEBRATING 40 YEARS Geneseo Dance Ensemble, featuring alumni artists Thursday, April 24-Saturday, April 26 at 8 pm; Sunday, April 27 at 2 pm Alice Austin Theatre Admission: $8 GENESEO WIND and JAZZ ENSEMBLES Friday, April 25 at 8 pm GENESEO CAROL CHORISTERS Sunday, April 27 at 3 pm St. Michael s Episcopal Church May 1-3 GENseng presents CARRY THE TIGER TO THE MOUNTAIN by Cherylene Lee Thursday, May 1 at 7 pm; Friday, May 2 at 4 pm; Saturday, May 3 at 2 pm Robert Sinclair Theatre Admission: $6 6
May-July GENESEO FESTIVAL CHORUS, CHAMBER SINGERS and ORCHESTRA Sunday, May 4 at 3 pm GENESEO PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE Monday, May 5 at 8 pm BEETHOVEN SONATAS FOR CELLO AND FORTEPIANO James Kirkwood, cello and Joseph Dechario, fortepiano Tuesday, May 13 at 8 pm Lederer Gallery May 19-Jun. 11 GENESEO ECUMENICAL COALITION FOR PEACE An exhibition of artifacts and art relating to peace as a state of mind Monday, May 19-Wednesday, June 11 Opening Reception: Thursday, May 22 at 4-6 pm Lockhart Gallery: Monday-Thursday 12-4 pm, Friday and Saturday 12-6 pm Jun. 4-11 ALL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL SHOW Wednesday, June 4-Wednesday, June 11 Closing Reception: Wednesday, June 11 at 4-6 pm Lederer Gallery: Monday-Thursday 12-4 pm, Friday and Saturday 12-6 pm Jun. 14-18 LIVINGSTON POTPOURRI Saturday, June 14-Friday, July 18 Opening Reception: Saturday, June 14 at 12-4 pm Lockhart Gallery: Monday-Thursday 12-4 pm, Friday and Saturday 12-6 pm Jul. 11-Aug. 7 GENESEE VALLEY COUNCIL ON THE ARTS MEMBERS SHOW Friday, July 11-Thursday, August 7 Opening Reception: Friday, July 11 at 5-7 pm Lederer Gallery: Monday-Thursday 12-4 pm, Friday and Saturday 12-6 pm 7
Sponsored by the SUNY Geneseo Student Association Call the Student Association Ticket Office at 585-245-5873 or 1-800-525-2070 or visit www.geneseo.edu/~ticketoffice. Sponsored by the SUNY Geneseo School of the Arts Call the Brodie Box office at 585-245-5833 or visit www.geneseo.edu/~bbo for more information. No tickets are required. Call Campus Scheduling & Special Events at 585-245-5500 for more information or visit events.geneseo.edu. Lockhart Gallery Hours: Monday-Saturday 12-4 pm, Thursday 12-8 pm Lederer Gallery Hours: Sunday-Wednesday 12-4 pm, Thursday-Saturday 5-8 pm Transportation: Patrons are welcome to use the College Shuttle bus services, operated by LATS. Information and schedules are available at the Concierge Desk in the College Union and online at transportation.geneseo.edu. Send specific questions to transport@geneseo.edu or call 585-245-5123. Directions: From the West: New York State Thruway to Exit 48; Rt. 63 South to Geneseo; eo; once in Geneseo bear left at fork after traffic light; turn left at stop sign; first left onto o Main Street (Rt. 39). From the South: Rt. 390 North, left off Exit 7; Rt. 63/39 North (approx. 3 miles); turn left at the second traffic light onto Main Street (Rt. 39). From North and East: New York State Thruway to Exit 46; Rt. 390 South, right off Exit 8; Rt. 20A. West (approx. 5 miles); turn right onto Main Street (Rt. 39). 8
Lockhart Gallery Wadsworth Auditorium MacVittie College Union Ballroom Kuhl Gym 8 9