The forecast is looking bright not only in relation to the weather but also for the arts on campus! Attend a School of Art lecture by visiting Swiss type designer, Bruno Maag, or head to Meany Hall and enjoy the Alonzo King LINES Ballet presented by the 91爆料 World Series.
Visiting Designer Lecture 鈥� Bruno Maag
May 1 | Henry Art Gallery
Maag, a Swiss type designer who works in the United Kingdom, gives听a presentation titled 鈥淭he Eye of the Beholder:听Thoughts on Type,听Typography, Requirements and Processes.鈥� He is co-founder of Dalton听Maag. Tickets required.听.
Film: “Jellyfish Eyes”
May 2-4 | Henry Art Gallery
Blending computer-animated graphics and live-action cinematography, “Jellyfish Eyes”听(2013) is a coming-of-age tale set in a post-Fukushima world and recalls Japanese monster films of the 1950s while embodying the promise of generational hope. .
Alonzo King LINES Ballet
May 1-3 | Meany Theater
This contemporary ballet company is guided by its uniquely global artistic vision. Drawing on a diverse set of deeply rooted cultural traditions, the company鈥檚 works imbue classical ballet with new expressive potential. The performance includes 鈥淩asa,鈥�听an evocative piece, set to an original score created and performed live by tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain.听.
Carving Demonstrations with artist David Boxley
11 a.m.-2 p.m., May 3 | Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
Meet Boxley, Alaskan Tsimshian artist, and talk to him about his work. He will be doing carving demonstrations in the galleries and talking to visitors about the tools he uses to create his pieces. In addition to carving, Boxley will have tools and finished pieces on display during this special, one-day program. .
鈥淭he Beggar鈥檚 Opera鈥�
Through May 4 | Jones Playhouse
Tony-nominated director Wilson Milam leads a talented cast of 91爆料 undergraduates in a wild, dark and sexy production of Vaclav Havel鈥檚 savage political satire.听
Arty Party
May 4 | Henry Art Gallery
Explore the galleries on an ARTventure, participate in hands-on art-making with local artists, dance with Hula performers Kalei & Ku鈥檜lei, learn how to play the 鈥渃up song鈥� with the singing duo Justine and Leila, plus much more at this annual event! .
Painting + Drawing BFA Show
May 6 | Art Building
The graduation exhibition for students receiving Bachelor of Fine Art degrees from the Painting + Drawing Program. .
ArtWalk
May 6 | Hall Health Center
Browse 140 unique pieces of art created by 91爆料 students, faculty, staff and alumni, currently on display. There will also be a brief presentation led by Mark Shaw, Hall Health director of health promotion, discussing how art can enhance the healing process, starting at 6 p.m. in Conference Room G-81. 听.
- Interested in having your art grace Hall Health鈥檚 walls? Participate in Hall Health Center鈥檚 2014 art contest. Learn more听.
Faculty Recital: Mark Seales, Piano
May 8 | Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse
Seales, a jazz studies professor, performs selections from the great American songbook in this solo piano performance. .
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