Performing, Fine Arts Events Fill Spring Semester Calendar
Dozens of cultural events are scheduled during the spring semester by academic programs at Eastern Kentucky University. They include concerts, plays, dance performances and art exhibits.
Dates and times are subject to change. Patrons are urged to watch or listen for further announcements or call ahead to be certain that events have not been rescheduled. The respective telephone numbers are: Music, 859-622-3266; Art, 859-622-1629; Theatre, 859-622-1315, and Dance, 859-622-1901.
All events are open to the public at no charge unless otherwise indicated.
For a list of events scheduled at the EKU Center for the Arts, visit EKUCenter.com.
Music
Jan. 29, Richard Crosby, Inaugural Piano Recital, 3 p.m., EKU Center for the Arts
Feb. 13, Conor Nelson, Guest Flute Recital, 8 p.m., Pearl Buchanan Theatre
Feb. 17, Judith Still, Guest Lecture and Piano Recital with Richard Crosby, 7 p.m., Foster 100
Feb. 19, Band Concert, 3 p.m., Brock Auditorium
Feb. 25, Wynton Marsalis and Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra/High School Honors Band Master Class Demonstration (open to those who want to observe or participate), 1:30 p.m., EKU Center for the Arts, Ticket Prices TBA (Call the Center at 859-622-SHOW for additional information.)
Feb. 27, Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m., EKU Center for the Arts
Feb. 28, Jazz Ensemble, 8 p.m., Gifford Theatre
March 15, Percussion Lecture/Recital, 8 p.m., Gifford Theatre
March 16, Nathan Jasinski, Faculty Cello Recital, 8 p.m., Gifford Theatre
March 19, Choral Concert, 8 p.m., Brock Auditorium
March 21, Hunter Hensley, Faculty Voice Recital, 7:30 p.m., Noel Studio
March 22, Connie Rhoades, Faculty Clarinet Recital, 8 p.m., Gifford Theatre
March 23, Opera Performance, 8 p.m., O’Donnell Hall, Student Success Building
March 24, Opera Performance, 2 p.m., O’Donnell Hall, Student Success Building
March 25, Patricia Griffith, Guest Piano Recital, 7 p.m., Gifford Theatre
March 27, Guitar Ensemble, 8 p.m., O'Donnell Hall, Student Success Building
April 1, Trombone Ensemble, 3 p.m., Brock Auditorium
April 10, Percussion Ensemble, 8 p.m., Brock Auditorium
April 11, Madison Wind Concert, 8 p.m., Brock Auditorium
April 12, Symphonic Band, 8 p.m., Brock Auditorium
April 15, Chris Munson, Faculty Percussion Recital, 6:30 p.m., Pearl Buchanan Theatre
April 16, String Orchestra, 8 p.m., Brock Auditorium
April 17, Concert Band, 8 p.m., Brock Auditorium
April 18, Faculty Brass Quintet, 8 p.m., Brock Auditorium
April 22, Brass Ensemble, 2 p.m., Van Peursem Pavillion
April 22, Choral Concert, 3 p.m., Brock Auditorium
April 23, Boyer Percussion Lecture, 6 p.m., Gifford Theatre
April 23, Elizabeth Rennick/Joyce Wolf, Faculty Oboe/Voice Recital, 8 p.m., Gifford Theatre
April 24, Horn Ensemble, 6 p.m., Gifford Theatre
April 24, Sax Ensemble, 8 p.m., Gifford Theatre
April 25, Javiere Clevere, Guest Piano Recital, 8 p.m., Gifford Theatre
April 26, Jazz Ensemble, 6 p.m., Brock Auditorium
April 26, Clarinet Choir, 8 p.m., Gifford Theatre
April 27, Orchestra Concert, 8 p.m., Gifford Theatre
Theatre
Wednesday, Feb. 22-Saturday, Feb. 25, 8 p.m. nightly, and Sunday, Feb. 26, 2 p.m., “The 25th Annual Putman County Spelling Bee” by William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin, Gifford Theatre, $6 for students and senior citizens, $8 for other adults, call 859-622-1323 (noon-4 p.m. weekdays) for ticket information.
Wednesday, April 18-Saturday, April 21, 8 p.m. nightly, and Sunday, April 22, 2 p.m., “The Star-Spangled Girl” by Neil Simon, Gifford Theatre, $5 for students and senior citizens, $6 for other adults, call 859-622-1323 (noon-4 p.m. weekdays) for ticket information.
For more information, visit www.theatre.eku.edu or call 859-622-1315.
Art
Jan. 23-Feb. 17, Chautauqua National Juried Exhibition: “Living with Others,” jointly sponsored art exhibition, Giles Gallery, Campbell Building, call 859-622-8135 for Gallery hours.
Feb. 26-March 24, Bluegrass Regional High School Exhibition, hosted by EKU’s Department of Art & Design and the Kentucky Art Education and featuring high school artists from schools in Anderson, Bell, Bourbon, Boyle, Casey, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Estill, Fayette, Franklin, Garrard, Jackson, Jessamine, Knox, Laurel, Lee, Lincoln, Madison, McCreary, Mercer, Owsley, Powell, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Russell, Scott, Wayne, Whitley and Woodford Counties, opening reception, 2-4 p.m., Feb. 26, Giles Gallery, Campbell Building, call 859-622-8135 for Gallery hours.
April 1-13, Art Student Association Juried Exhibition, mixed media exhibit by students enrolled in EKU’s Department of Art & Design, opening reception, 2-4 p.m., April 1, Giles Gallery, Campbell Building, call 859-622-8135 for Gallery hours.
April 22-May 4, Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition, mixed media exhibit by graduating BFA students in EKU’s Department of Art and Design, opening reception, 2-4 p.m., April 22, Giles Gallery, Campbell Building, call 859-622-8135 for Gallery hours.
Dance
April 18-20, EKU Dance Theatre Spring Concert, 8 p.m. nightly; Saturday, April 21, 2 and 8 p.m., O’Donnell Hall (Student Success Building Auditorium), $5 for students, $10 non-students. For tickets, call 859-622-6618 or 859-622-1264, beginning April 4. For more information, call 859-622-1901 or visit www.dance.eku.edu.