Continuing through July 2, 2009
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. Clayton Gallery, Bailey Performance Center. Free.

Continuing through October 9
Steven Assael: Solo Exhibition

Curated by Will Hipps. Steven Assael is known for his photorealist, large-scale paintings. His works are presented courtesy of Forum Gallery, New York. This solo exhibition will be accompanied by an artist workshop in September 2008 as part of the visiting artist program sponsored by the KSU Department of Visual Arts.

Art Gallery, Sturgis Library. Free.†

†This exhibition includes images of nude figures

Continuing through October 2
6th Biennial KSU Art Alumni Exhibition

Curated by Will Hipps. Open to all graduates of the visual arts program, this exhibition provides an opportunity for alumni to remain connected to the department while showcasing their current work.

Fine Arts Gallery, Wilson Building. Free.

October 2
KSU Jazz Ensemble

8 p.m. Performance Hall, Bailey Performance Center. $5.

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October 3
Faculty Artist Master Class: Robert Henry, piano

5 p.m. Performance Hall, Bailey Performance Center. Free.

October 4
Faculty Artist Recital: Robert Henry, piano

8 p.m. Performance Hall, Bailey Performance Center. Free.

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October 6
Faculty Artist Recital: Christina Smith and Rob Cronin, flutes, with guest artist Peter Marshall, harpsichord

All-Bach program.
8 p.m. Performance Hall, Bailey Performance Center. Free.

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October 9
KSU Concert Band and Wind Ensemble

8 p.m. Performance Hall, Bailey Performance Center. $5.

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October 14
KSU Choral Ensembles

8 p.m. Performance Hall, Bailey Performance Center. $5.

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October 14 through December 3
Vicki Ragan. "Recurring Visions: 30 Years of Photography"

Curated by Will Hipps, this exhibition 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. Opening reception: Oct. 14, 5-8 p.m., dialogue with the artist at 6 p.m.

Fine Arts Gallery, Wilson Building. Free.

October 18
KSU Collage Concert

8 p.m. Performance Hall, Bailey Performance Center. $5.

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October 21-26
"The Apple Tree "

Music by Jerry Bock. Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick. Directed and choreographed 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, Wilson Building. $5.

October 22
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.” Faculty 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. Read more.

8 p.m. Performance Hall, Bailey Performance Center. $5.

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October 22 through November 5
Fall Senior Exhibiton I

Opening reception: Oct. 22, 5-8 p.m.

Art Gallery, Sturgis Library. Free.

October 24-25
Fall Senior Portfolio Presentation: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Communication

Students with a concentration in graphic communication present their portfolios in a professional, two-day exposition.

11 a.m.-5 p.m. Art Gallery, Sturgis Library. Free.

October 25-26
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, Bailey Performance Center. Buy tickets at www.cobbsymphony.com.

Special ticket offer for KSU community.

October 28
KSU Male Chorus Day

High school workshop performance specializing in men’s choral repertoire.

7:30 p.m. Performance Hall, Bailey Performance Center. Free. 770-423-6153.

October 29
Faculty Artist Recital: George Curran and Bernard Flythe, trombonists

8 p.m. Performance Hall, Bailey Performance Center. Free.

October 30
Faculty Artist Recital: Jana Young, soprano

8 p.m. Performance Hall, Bailey Performance Center. Free.