17th Annual Fine Arts Celebration: March 28-May 5
Published Thursday, March 16, 2023
The 17th Annual SMSU Fine Arts Celebration returns March 28 through May 5. The celebration features creative works from the Fine Arts and Communication Department and the Creative Writing Program.
“We are really excited about our schedule of events this year,” said Dr. John Ginocchio, chair of the Fine Arts and Communication Department, Director of Bands at SMSU and the event coordinator. “The variety really showcases our fine arts programs at SMSU.”
This year’s celebration provides programming from vocal and instrumental ensembles, exhibits, panel discussions, main stage theatre, readings, recitals, and more.
“There’s a wide variety of events planned throughout the duration of the celebration,” said Ginocchio. “Most of the events are free of charge, also, and we invite the public to participate.”
The schedule of events includes:
Guest Artist Discussion with Tom “Bones” Malone
March 28 at 12:00 – 1:00 in the SMSU Fine Arts Theatre
SMSU Jazz Ensemble with guest artist, Tom "Bones" Malone
March 28 at 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. in the SMSU Fine Arts Theatre
*Part of the 2023 Guest Artist Series
The Enchanted Bookshop public performances in the SMSU Fine Arts Theatre
April 1 at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
April 2 at 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Forensics Showcase, SMSU Whipple Gallery
April 6 at 7:00 p.m.
SMSU Student Recital
April 5 at 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. in the FA Theatre
13th Annual Fashion Runway
April 10 at 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. in the FA Theatre Lobby
Open to all Fashion Enthusiasts!
Inside and Out: Fashioning the Cinderella Dresses
April 11 at 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. in the SMSU William Whipple Gallery
April 11 at 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Marshall Lyon County Library
Perceptions Student Literary & Art Journal Reading
April 13 at 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. in the Whipple Gallery
SMSU Glee Club & Alta Voce
"Of Myths and Legends"
April 13 at 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church
Graduating Senior Art Exhibition
April 17 – May 2 in the Whipple Gallery
SMSU Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert
April 17 at 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the FA Theatre
SMSU Chorale
"Masterworks Concert: The Music of Maurice Duruflé"
w/ guest organist Stephen Hamilton
April 18 at 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church
"Recent Controversies in Art" Panel Discussion
April 19 at 10:00 – 10:50 a.m. in the Conference Center Lower Level
Telling Women's Stories: Readings from Competition Winners
April 19 at 12:00– 1:00 p.m. in the Whipple Gallery
SMSU Student Recital
April 19 at 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. in the FA Theatre
Mustang Ovations
April 20 at 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. in the Upper Level Conference Center
Senior Art Exhibit Reception
5:30– 7:00 p.m. in the Whipple Gallery
The Trail to Oregon! SMSU Drama Club Production in the SMSU Black Box Theatre
April 20, 21, 22 at 7:30 p.m.
April 23 at 2:00 p.m.
Visiting Writers Series Presents:
Lauren Carlson, Poetry Reading
April 24 at 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. in Charter Hall 201
to be followed by Q&A and Book Signing
SMSU/Community Concert Band & Symphonic Chamber Winds
“At the Movies!”
April 24 at 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the FA Theatre
Library Open Mic Night
April 25 at 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. in the SMSU William Whipple Gallery
April 25 at 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Marshall Lyon County Library
Bring a book to share a reading or come to listen!
SMSU Student Recital
April 26 at 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. in the FA Theatre
“The Rest of the Story” Stories of Surprise…from the works of Paul Harvey
April 27 at 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. in the SMSU William Whipple Gallery
April 27 at 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Marshall Lyon County Library
An Iliad, an adaptation of the Homer epic by Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare
April 29 at 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. in the SMSU Black Box Theatre
Broadcast Digital Media Student Media Showcase
May 2 at 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. in Bellows Academic 102
Southwest Minnesota Orchestra
“The Idea of North—Music from Scandinavia, Germany and Russia”
with Mezzo Soprano Diva Anna Sigriður Helgadóttir of Reykjavik, Iceland
May 5 at 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. in the Schwan Community Center for the Performing Arts at Marshall High School
Tickets are $12 adults, $5 for students, $25 family max
For more information and updates to the schedule, visit www.smsu.edu/go/fineartscelebration
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