Release Date: September 18, 2008
October and November 2008 Arts Events at Kennesaw State
Contact: Cheryl Anderson Brown, Assistant Director of Public Relations, 770-499-3417 or cbrown@kennesaw.edu
KENNESAW, Ga.—The College of the Arts at Kennesaw State University will present the following public events in October and November 2008:
Continuing through July 2, 2009
Visual Arts. “Athos Menaboni: Conversations with Nature.” Works from the KSU Permanent Collection and on loan from other collections are featured in this exploration of this prolific artist’s love of nature. From his renowned portraits of birds to his inspiring landscapes, each piece reflects a profound admiration of nature’s wonder. Don Russell Clayton Gallery, Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. Free. 770-499-3223. www.kennesaw.edu/arts.
October 2
Jazz Music. KSU Jazz Ensemble. 8 p.m. Performance Hall, Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. $5. 770-423-6650. www.kennesaw.edu/arts.
October 3
Classical Music. Artist Master Class: Robert Henry, piano. 5 p.m. Performance Hall, Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. Free. 770-423-6650. www.kennesaw.edu/arts.
October 4
Classical Music. Artist Recital: Robert Henry, piano. 8 p.m. Performance Hall, Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. Free. 770-423-6650. www.kennesaw.edu/arts.
October 6
Classical Music. Artist Recital: Christina Smith and Rob Cronin, flutes with guest artist Peter Marshall, harpsichord. All-Bach program. 8 p.m. Performance Hall, Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. Free. 770-423-6650. www.kennesaw.edu/arts.
October 9
Classical Music. KSU Concert Band and Wind Ensemble. 8 p.m. Performance Hall, Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. $5. 770-423-6650. www.kennesaw.edu/arts.
October 14
Classical Music. KSU Choral Ensembles. 8 p.m. 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw, Performance Hall, Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center. $5. 770-423-6650. www.kennesaw.edu/arts.
October 14-December 3
Art. Vicki Ragan. Recurring Visions: 30 Years of Photography. Curated by Will Hipps, this exhbition features 100 small-scale photographs by renowned photographer, Vicki Ragan. The exhibit will be hosted by David Waldron Gallery in Atlanta and Tointon Gallery for the Visual Arts in Greeley, Colorado, before arriving at KSU and is presented as part of the 10th Annual Atlanta Celebrates Photography Festival. This exhibition includes images of nude figures. Opening reception: October 14, 5-8 p.m., dialogue with the artist 6 p.m. Fine Arts Gallery, Joe Mack Wilson Building, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. Free 770-499-3223. www.kennesaw.edu/arts.
October 18
Classical Music. KSU Collage Concert. 8 p.m. Performance Hall, Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. $5. 770-423-6650. www.kennesaw.edu/arts.
October 21-26
Theatre. “The Apple Tree.” Music by Jerry Bock. Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick. Directed and choregraphed by Hylan Scott. Music direction by Russell Young. A co-production of the Department of Music and the Department of Theatre & Performance Studies. Based on the short stories “The Diary of Adam and Eve” by Mark Twain, “The Lady or the Tiger” by Frank Stockton and “Passionella” by Jules Feiffer, this musical triptych includes humorous and satirical adaptations of some of our culture’s formative stories, including the Garden of Eden and Cinderella. 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Studio Theater, Joe Mack Wilson Building, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. $5. 770-423-6650. www.kennesaw.edu/arts.
October 22
Classical Music. KSU Orchestra. Bridget Reischl, guest conductor. Bridget Reischl leads the KSU Orchestra in the world premiere of KSU Composer-in-Residence Laurence Sherr's Holocaust memorial work “Flame Language.” artist Oral Moses, bass-baritone, is the featured soloist in the new work with lyrics by Nobel laureate Nelly Sachs. Other works include “Light” by Higdon and “Romeo & Juliet” by Prokofiev. 8 p.m. Performance Hall, Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. $5. 770-423-6650. www.kennesaw.edu/arts.
October 22-November 5
Art. Fall Senior Exhibition I. Opening reception: October 22, 5-8p.m. The Art Gallery, Sturgis Library, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. Free. 770-499-3223. www.kennesaw.edu/arts.
October 25-26
Classical Music. Cobb Symphony Orchestra. Bridget Reischl, guest conductor. The program includes “Last Round” by Golijov; Oboe Concerto by Strauss with Robin Johnson, oboe; and Symphony No. 4 by Tchaikovsky. 8 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Performance Hall, Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. Tickets available at www. cobbsymphony.com. 770-423-6650. www.kennesaw.edu/arts.
October 28
Music. KSU Male Chorus Day. High school workshop performance specializing in men's choral repertoire. 7:30 p.m. Performance Hall, Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. Free. 770-423-6153. www.kennesaw.edu/arts.
October 29
Classical Music. Guest Recital: George Curran and Tom Gibson, trombonists. 8 p.m. Performance Hall, Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. Free. 770-423-6650. www.kennesaw.edu/arts.
October 30
Classical Music. Artist Recital: Jana Young, soprano. . 8 p.m. Performance Hall, Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. Free. 770-423-6650. www.kennesaw.edu/arts.
November 2
Classical Music. Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra. Guest artist George Curran, bass trombone. 7 p.m. Performance Hall, Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. Tickets available at www.cobbsymphony.com. 770-423-6650.
November 5
Jazz Music. KSU Jazz Guitar Ensemble. 8 p.m. Performance Hall, Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. Free. 770-423-6650. www.kennesaw.edu/arts.
November 6
Jazz Music. KSU Jazz Ensemble. 8 p.m. Performance Hall, Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. $5. 770-423-6650. www.kennesaw.edu/arts.
November 7
Classical Music. KSU Guitar Ensemble. 8 p.m. Performance Hall, Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. Free. 770-423-6650. www.kennesaw.edu/arts.
November 8
Classical Music. Alumni Recital: Matthew Dunlap, guitar. 8 p.m. Performance Hall, Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. Free. 770-423-6650. www.kennesaw.edu/arts.
November 11
Classical Music. KSU Mixed Chamber Ensembles. 8 p.m. Performance Hall, Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. Free. 770-423-6650. www.kennesaw.edu/arts.
November 15
Classical Music. All Steinway School Celebration. In recognition of Dr. Bobbie Bailey's generous donation of twenty seven Steinway & Sons pianos, Kennesaw State University will be officially certified as an All Steinway School. Program features pianists Alpin Hong, Joseph Meeks, Robert Henry, David Watkins, and Sarah Stedman, and the KSU Orchestra. 8 p.m. Performance Hall, Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. Free. Reservations required. Call 770-499-3214. www.kennesaw.edu/arts.
November 17
Jazz Music. KSU Jazz Recital. 8 p.m. Performance Hall, Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. Free. 770-423-6650. www.kennesaw.edu/arts.
November 18
Jazz Music. KSU Jazz Combo. 8 p.m. Performance Hall, Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. Free. 770-423-6650. www.kennesaw.edu/arts.
November 18-23
Theatre. “Lysistrata.” By Aristophanes. Translated/adapted by J.A. Ball and Michael Chemers. Directed by Dean Adams. The ancient Greek anti-war comedy featuring the battle of the sexes remains remarkably relevant in the twenty-first century. Prepare yourself for extra helpings of sexual innuendoes, double entendres and ribald humor! This event includes adult themes and language not suitable for children. 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Howard Logan Stillwell Theater, Joe Mack Wilson Building, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. $15. 770-423-6650. www.kennesaw.edu/arts.
November 19
Classical Music. KSU Concert Band and Wind Ensemble. 8 p.m. Performance Hall, Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. $5. 770-423-6650. www.kennesaw.edu/arts.
November 19-December 8
Art. Fall Senior Exhibition II. Opening reception: November 19, 5-8 p.m. The Art Gallery, Sturgis Library, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. Free. 770-499-3223. www.kennesaw.edu/arts.
November 20
Music. KSU Gospel Choir. 8 p.m. Performance Hall, Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. Free. 770-423-6650. www.kennesaw.edu/arts.
November 22
Classical Music. Metropolitan Opera Guild District Auditions. 10 a.m. Performance Hall, Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. Free. 770-423-6650. www.kennesaw.edu/arts.
November 22
Classical Music. KSU Opera Gala. Benefits opera program. 8 p.m. Performance Hall, Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. $15. 770-423-6650. www.kennesaw.edu/arts.
November 24
Classical Music. KSU Percussion Ensemble. 8 p.m. Performance Hall, Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. Free. 770-423-6650. www.kennesaw.edu/arts.
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A member of the 35-unit University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State University is a comprehensive, residential institution with a growing student population of more than 21,000 from 142 countries. The third-largest university in Georgia, Kennesaw State offers more than 65 graduate and undergraduate degrees, including new doctorates in education and business.
The KSU College of the Arts is one of only four Georgia institutions to have achieved full national accreditation for all of its arts programs.