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  • Fine Arts Weekly Preview: April 25 – May 1

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    This week features the concert of the Gustavus Wind Orchestra, Symphony, and Chamber Winds, the senior recitals of Jennifer Golding, Evan McCormick, and Brandon Guenther, and the concert of the Gustavus Handbell Ensemble. From the Junior Studio Art Students, we have Insides & Outsides: Mmmmmmmmm, on display at the Schaefer Gallery. Arts Administration Salons Series…

  • Alum Composition “Carry the Light” premieres at Relay For Life

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    On Friday, April 22, the annual fundraiser for the American Cancer Society will features “Carry the Light”, a choral composition written by Henri Santelman ‘21. The song will be performed by the all-male a cappella group GSharp!. “These lyrics were inspired by and edited by my friend Regan Stacey, who is a two time breast…

  • Fine Arts Weekly Preview: April 18 – 24

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    msousa

    This week features the opening reception of the Junior Exhibition at the Schaefer Gallery, Junior and Senior student recitals, Anna DeGraff’s Sing A New Song, and the last week of the Hillstrom Museum’s current exhibition. Insides & Outsides: Mmmmmmmmm, Opening Reception Junior Exhibition Wednesday, April 20 4:30 p.m. Schaefer Art Gallery Peter Neuman, Senior Recital…

  • Fine Arts Preview: April 4 – 10

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    msousa

    This week features the recitals of Eli McMahon, Jenna Kavouras, Maddi McChesney, Kyle Langer, Abby Norene, Anya Menk, Jessica Mendez-Robles & Logan Harkness, and Ingrid Welna & Theo Wilson, the Gustavus Dance Company in Concert with “To Love the World Harder”, and on-going art  exhibitions. To Love the World Harder: The Gustavus Dance Company in…

  • Fine Arts Preview: March 28 – April 2

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    msousa

    After a restful Spring Break, the Fine Arts are excited to be back with a variety of exhibitions and concerts. Gustavus Jazz Home Concert with Adolphus Jazz April 2 | 1:30 p.m. Björling Recital Hall The Gustavus Department of Music is proud to present the Gustavus Jazz Home concert, featuring the Adolphus Jazz. Alex Terpkosh,…

  • Fine Arts Preview: February 28 – March 6

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    msousa

    This week features the Jazz Jamboree (including an outreach jam session), a recital by guest artist Dashon Burton, and the continuation of the Hillstrom Museum exhibit: Fevzi Yazici: DARK WHITE. Jazz Jamboree Festival March 4th 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Bjorling Recital Hall The Jazz Jamboree Festival brings high school students across Minnesota to Gustavus…

  • Fine Arts Week Preview: February 21 – February 27

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    msousa

    This week features the continuation of the Hillstrom Museum exhibit: Fevzi Yazici: DARK WHITE, a Piano Faculty Recital showcasing Esther Wang, a fine art student workshop: The Arts Administration Salons Series, and the last days of the Traveling McKnight Artists Exhibition. Hillstrom Museum- Fevzi Yazici: DARK WHITE Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.…

  • Fine Arts Week Preview: February 14 – February 20

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    msousa

    This week features a new Theatre Production at the Gardner Laboratory Theatre: The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, the opening of the new Hillstrom Museum exhibit: Fevzi Yazici: DARK WHITE, and the continuation of the Traveling McKnight Artists Exhibition. Theatre Production: The Last Days of Judas Iscariot fThursday, February 17th- 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 18th-…

  • The Hillstrom Museum of Arts features two upcoming exhibitions

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    msousa

    On view at the Hillstrom Museum of Art from February 14 through April 24, 2022, will be Fevzi Yazici: DARK WHITE, featuring over 40 drawings by imprisoned Turkish journalist and artist Fevzi Yazici (b.1972). Shown concurrently with DARK WHITE will be Recent Donations and Other Acquisitions of the Hillstrom Museum of Art. There will be…

  • Fine Arts Week Preview: February 7 – February 13

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    msousa

    This week includes the exhibition ‘Traveling McKnight Artists’ and the home concert of the Gustavus Wind Orchestra. Traveling McKnight Artists Exhibition Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Schaefer Art Gallery Gustavus Wind Orchestra Home Concert Saturday, February 12, 7:30 p.m. Christ Chapel This concert will…