| 2009 Event Calendar |
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Continuing through July 2 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. Clayton Gallery, Bailey Performance Center. Free. |
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Continuing through March 3 Celebrating more than a quarter century of spirited competition among KSU student artists, the 26th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition is open to all students. Entries are juried by distinguished Atlanta arts professionals, with cash prizes awarded. Many of the works are available for purchase. Opening reception: January 15, 5-8 p.m. Fine Arts Gallery, Wilson Building. Free. |
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Continuing through February 1 "Picasso at the Lapin Agile" By Steve Martin. Directed by Jim Davis. Imagine a young Pablo Picasso meeting Albert Einstein in 1904 Paris--both geniuses on the verge of major discoveries in their respective fields of art and science. Seen through the absurd lens of comedian Steve Martin, the ensuing debates at once delight and enlighten, heralding in the major artistic and scientific shifts of the 20th century. 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Studio Theater, Joe Mack Wilson Building. $5* *This event includes themes and language that may not be suitable for all audiences.
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Continuing through March 16 Annual Art Faculty and Staff Exhibition Showcase exhibition of the artists of the KSU Department of Visual Arts, demonstrating a wide range of media including sculpture, painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, mixed media, printmaking and graphic design. Opening reception: January 27, 5-8 p.m. The Art Gallery, Sturgis Library. Free. |
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February 5-6 KSU StoryFest Coordinated by Hannah Harvey. Join us for two nights of storytelling by nationally known and locally grown tellers. Each evening features folktales and personal stories to delight, excite--and perhaps even fright!--performed by nationally recognized storytellers, like Gene Tagaban, and the university's own KSU Tellers. The festival also includes storytelling workshops to hone your own tale-telling talents. 8 p.m. Howard Logan Stillwell Theater. Joe Mack Wilson Building. $15** **This event is appropriate for ages 10 through adult. |
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February 7 Premiere Series: eighth blackbird Featuring Double Sextet by Steve Reich and "singing in the dead of night" by David Lang, Michael Gordon and Julia Wolfe with stage direction by Susan Marshall. Pre-concert talk by Alex Ross, music critic for The New Yorker and author of "The Rest Is Noise: Listening to the Twentieth Century." 8 p.m. Performance Hall, Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center. $30. View poster (PDF) |
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February 12 KSU Jazz Ensemble 8 p.m. Performance Hall, Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center. $5. Download program. (PDF) |
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February 16 KSU Concert Band and Wind Ensemble 8 p.m. Performance Hall, Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center. $5. Download the program (PDF) |
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February 18 KSU Orchestra 8 p.m. Performance Hall, Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center. $5. Download the program (PDF) |
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February 22 Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra Program features "Festive Overture" by Shostakovich and Symphony No. 5 by Beethoven. 8 p.m. Performance Hall, Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center. Tickets available at www.cobbsymphony.com. |
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February 24 Faculty Artist Recital: Judith Cole, piano 8 p.m. Performance Hall, Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center. Free. Download the program (PDF) |
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February 25-28 "Adumbration" Spring Dance Concert Directed by Ivan Pulinkala. Featuring the celebrated KSU Dance Company and world premieres of work by faculty, guest artists and students. This presentation of innovative dance promises to be packed with energy, virtuosity and dynamic movement. The work is eclectic, creative and filled with vibrant movement as the dancers transform space to bring thought-provoking contemporary works to the KSU campus. 8 p.m. Howard Logan Stillwell Theater, Joe Mack Wilson Building. $15. |
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February 26 KSU Concerto Competition Finals 8 p.m. Performance Hall, Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center. Free. Download the program (PDF) |
