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.

September 9
Faculty Artist Recital: John Warren and Ted Gurch, clarinets

An evening of compositions for two clarinets.

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

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September 10
KSU Wind Ensemble

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

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September 11
Guest Artist Recital: Javier Abreu, tenor

This event has been CANCELED.

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September 13
"The Wind in the Willows"

By Kenneth Grahame, adapted by John Gentile. Faculty benefit performance for Alpha Psi Omega, theatre honor society. In celebration of the centennial of ”The Wind in the Willows,“ the theatre and performance studies faculty present a dramatic reading of scenes from this classic children’s fantasy novel and bring to life Grahame’s unforgettable cast of characters: Mole, Ratty, Badger and, of course, the irrepressible Toad!
8 p.m. Performance Hall, Bailey Performance Center. $5 at the door only.

September 17
KSU Orchestra

"Bacchanale" from "Samson and Delilah" by Saint-Saens: Symphony No. 7 by Beethoven. Featuring Charles Neidich, clarinet.

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

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September 18
KSU Faculty Chamber Music Ensemble and Guests

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

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September 19-20
"The Spoken Word: Poetry in Performance"

Coordinated by Hannah Harvey. Join us for one—or both—evenings of spoken word performance by local and nationally known poets. The featured performer is Rachel Hastings.

8 p.m. Performance Hall, Bailey Performance Center. $15.

September 23
KSU Faculty String Trio and Friends

Program to include Brahms' Sextet No. 2 in G major with Helen Kim, violin; Sou Chun Su, violin; Cathy Lynn, viola; Alyson Fleck, viola; Charae Krueger, cello; and Brad Ritchie, cello.

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

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September 23-28
"The Glass Menagerie"

By Tennessee Williams. Directed by Harrison Long. The classic semi-autobiographical play by Tennnessee Williams about a transplanted Southern family in crisis as seen through the eyes of Tom, the frustrated writer who dreams of escaping his overbearing mother and devastatingly fragile sister.

Tuesday-Saturday, 8 p.m. Sunday, 2 p.m. Studio Theater, Wilson Building. $5.

September 27
Faculty Artist Recital: Mary Akerman with guest artist Robert Teixeira, guitars

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

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September 30
Guest Artist Recital: Keith and Priscilla Jefcoat, pianos.

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

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