Arts and Culture Brochure 14-15-w 1

SEASON 2014/15
FINE ARTS &

CULTURAL EVENTS
SEASON 2014/15
FINE ARTS & CULTURAL EVENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Music Events
15 Theatre and Dance Shows

21 Visual Arts Events
33 Cultural Events
34 Directions & Box Office
35 Theatre Ticket Order Forms
39 Cultural Arts Prodigy Program
www.fau.edu/arts
Dear Arts and Culture Enthusiasts,
FAUs School of the Arts is pleased to announce our
expanded season of events for 2014-15. Every year we
strive to engage the community with new and exciting
cultural offerings. This year we invite you to join us
on FAU Arts Day, when the public will have a chance
to come tour our facilities, watch artists at work, and
become part of the creative process. Also this year, we
have developed events which explore themes related to FAUs new Peace,
Justice and Human Rights Initiative. These events are indicated throughout
the brochure by a *PJHR.
Hope to see you soon,
Heather Coltman, Dean
*PJHR
Save the Date
11 / 15 / 14
FAU ARTS DAY

SATURDAY, 1-4 PM
visit
www.fau.edu/artsandletters
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Images: (cover image) Penelope

Umbrico, 541,795 Suns from Sunsets
from Flickr (Partial) 1/26/06, 2006,
detail of 2000 4 x 6 machine c-prints,
Courtesy LMAKprojects and Mark
Moore Gallery; (Berlin Wall Event,
right) Edwina Sandys, Breakthrough,
1990, sculpture made from eight
sections of the Berlin Wall, Winston
Churchill Memorial and Library,
Latshaw Plaza, Westminster College,
Fulton, Missouri; photo: Richard D.
Kaplan; (Graphic Advocacy exhibition,
bottom right) Joe Scorsone and
Alice Drueding Nuclear Power is
Not Sustainable, 2012, Digital, USA
credited to the designers: Joe Scorsone
and Alice Drueding
ALEXANDER BERIDZE P. 12
DANCES WE DANCE P. 20
BERLIN WALL EVENT P. 28

GRAPHIC ADVOCACY P. 22
PIANO FACULTY CONCERT

PRESENTED IN MEMORY OF
ZILPHA FRIEDMAN
Sun, Sept 21, 3 pm, University Theatre

Join our piano faculty as they pay musical
tribute to long-time Music Department friend
and benefactor Zilpha Friedman. Heather
Coltman, David Hammer, Irena Kofman,
Krisztina Kover, David Rossow and Leonid Treer,
with cellist Cornelia Brubeck. Tickets $15 at
www.fauevents.com or 800-564-9539
FLORIDA WIND SYMPHONY (FWS)
Sun, Sept 28, 7 pm, University Theatre

South Floridas Professional Wind Band is
unleashed! Performing works from the golden
age of concert bands and some new favorites,
too! Conducted by Kyle Prescott, the FWS, an
Ensemble-in-Residence at FAU, brings together
top-ranked players from major symphonies,
opera orchestras, conservatories, and music
schools in the region for a world-class
performance! Tickets $15 at
FAU FACULTY
& FRIENDS CONCERT
Sun, Oct 5, 3 pm, University Theatre

Works include Schuberts Trout Quintet
and Florida premieres by Kevin Wilt,
FAU Composer-in-Residence. Irena
Kofman, Rebecca Lautar, Cornelia
Brubeck, Ben Joella, Diane Weisberg,
Erin Gittelsohn, Michael DiGregorio,
Elissa Lakofsky, Stojo Miserlioski and
Audrey Destito. Tickets $15 at
WIND ENSEMBLE FROM BACH TO THE BLUES
Wed, Oct 8, 7 pm, University Theatre

Tues, Oct 14, 7 pm, Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach Gardens*
Under conductor Kyle Prescott, the FAU Wind Ensemble performs J.S. Bachs
Fantasia in G major for organ, and Before Thy Throne I Now Appear, a set
of variations on the last music Bach ever composed, by Dan Bukvich. The
majesty of Bach is followed by steamy and rollicking American Blues, including
Dan Freunds Jug Blues and Fat Pickin, and Frank Tichelis Blue Shades.
Suggested $10 donation at the door. * Please note venue.
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FAU UNIVERSITY
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
100 YEARS OF VIENNESE MASTERWORKS
Sat, Oct 11, 7 pm, University Theatre

Conducted by Laura Joella, the Symphony
Orchestra will perform Beethovens monumental
Symphony No. 5, the Academic Festival Overture
by Brahms, and Mozarts Piano Concerto No. 12
featuring FAU faculty pianist Krisztina Kover.
Tickets $10 at www.fauevents.com or
800-564-9539
RATTETTETHINK OUTSIDE
OF THE BOX
Sun, Oct 12, 3 pm, University Theatre

Rattette, directed by Tim Walters, performs new
and cutting edge jazz works. Tickets $15 at
QUINTETO ESCUELA DE TANGO

LEOPOLDO FEDERICO
Fri, Oct 17, 7 pm, University Theatre

Tango specialists from Colombia perform
a variety of Latin American folk music. The
ensemble, on the final leg of their first U.S. tour,
will be recording for Hoot/Wisdom Recordings
an album of new arrangements of Argentine
tango and popular Colombian
folk songs. Patrons will be able
to pre-order the album at the
concert. Tickets $15 at
www.fauevents.com or
800-564-9539
4TH ANNUAL HONORS

HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA
SIDE-BY-SIDE FESTIVAL
Sat, Oct 25, 8 pm, University Theatre
The FAU Symphony Orchestra, conducted
by Laura Joella, hosts talented high school
students in a side-by-side performance
of major works for string orchestra. Program
will include works by Tchaikovsky, Mozart,
Copland, Barber, Elgar, Piazzolla and Grieg.
Suggested $10 donation at the door.
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JAZZ BAND WINGS OF

SWING AND JAZZ COMBOS
CONCERT PERCUSSION
ENSEMBLE
Sun, Oct 26, 3 pm,

University Theatre
Directed by Neal Bonsanti, featuring
popular offerings of jazz standards
and new works for big band.
Sun, Nov 9, 3 pm,

University Theatre
Directed by Ben Charles, the
ensemble will perform dramatic
works for massed percussion.
Suggested $10 donation
at the door.
9TH ANNUAL ARIA &

CONCERTO COMPETITION
Sat, Nov 1, all day, University Theatre

FAU music students compete in this
annual competition. Selected winners
will be featured performers with the
FAU Symphony Orchestra on February
15, 2015. FREE and open to the public.
CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY
Sun, Nov 2, 3 pm, University Theatre

Enjoy beautiful works for the classical
guitar! Solos and chamber music
performed by director Ken Keaton,
with his students and friends.
8TH ANNUAL CHORAL

FESTIVAL: HONORING
GEORGINA DIETER DENNIS
ITALIAN AND LATIN CHORAL MUSIC

OF THE GREAT MASTERS
GEORGINA DIETER DENNIS
Fri, Nov 7, 7 pm, University Theatre

Sat, Nov 8, 7 pm, University Theatre
FAUs Chamber Singers, Womens
Chorus and Cantemos!, conducted
by Patricia P. Fleitas and Stacie Lee
Rossow, perform settings of Italian
and Latin texts by some of the great
masters of choral music. Georgina
Dieter Dennis legacy continues
through the Georgina Dieter Dennis
Foundation Vocal Scholarship program
at FAU. Suggested $10 donation at the
door.
COMMERCIAL MUSIC ENSEMBLES

Directed by Rob Rimmington and Mack Okubo, the Commercial Music
Ensembles will feature performances from a variety of popular genres,
including rock, Latin, and others. Suggested $10 donation at the door.
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LEONID TREER & FRIENDS
ROOTS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC PART 1
Sun, Nov 16, 3 pm,

University Theatre
Leonid Treer, pianist and Artistic
Director, presents timeless
masterpieces taken from Russian,
Portuguese, American and Irish
repertoire, with violinist Rebecca
Lautar, cellist Cornelia Brubeck
and mezzo-soprano Maria Ward.
Tickets $15 at www.fauevents.com
or 800-564-9539
UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

LOOKING EAST FROM AUSTRIA TO RUSSIA
Thurs, Nov 20, 7 pm, University Theatre

Conducted by Laura Joella, the FAU Symphony Orchestra performs
fiery Russian and Austrian works including Borodins Symphony No.
2 In the Steppes of Central Asia, Johann Strauss Jr.s Overture to Die
Fledermaus, and Rossinis Introduction, Theme and Variations for
Clarinet and Orchestra featuring Stojo Miserlioski. Tickets $10 at
WIND ENSEMBLE

Under conductor Kyle Prescott, the FAU Wind Ensemble continues to
distinguish itself as a flagship ensemble of FAU. With our special guest,
composer Jonathan Newman, the Wind Ensemble performs
his beatnik inspired Symphony No 1: My Hands are a City.
JONATHAN NEWMAN
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BAND-O-RAMA 8
Sun, Nov 23, 6 pm,

Mizner Park Amphitheatre
Surround-sound bands, as the
FAU Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band,
Chamber ensembles, and the
Marching Owls join forces in the
only venue large enough to hold
them all the beautiful Mizner
Park Amphitheatre! The evening
begins out in Plaza Real, with
chamber groups performing
from 6 pm, culminating with the
full bands on stage starting at
7 pm! Dont miss the spectacular
finale, as the Marching Owls
surround the audience! Under
conductor Kyle Prescott, the
FAU Wind Ensemble continues
to distinguish itself as a flagship
ensemble of FAU, performing
works of the masters as well as
the newest music for concert
bands and wind ensembles.
FREE and open to the public.
MADRIGAL DINNER
HANDELS MESSIAH
Sun, Dec 7, 7 pm,

University Theatre
Conducted by Patricia P. Fleitas.
Handels Messiah remains one of
the most popular holiday musical
traditions of all time. Our annual
presentation features FAU choral
students, PAST and PRESENT, and
faculty. This event sells out, so
buy early! Tickets $15 at
www.fauevents.com or
800-546-9539
Sat, Dec 13, 6:30 pm, St. Gregorys Episcopal Church, Boca Raton
Generously underwritten by Madelyn Savarick.
Enjoy our holiday tradition of pageantry, entertainment, succulent food
and extraordinary music. Madrigal guests are invited to dress in period
costumes. A great idea for an office holiday party! Tickets $100 (This ticketed
event includes dinner and a $60 tax-deductible gift to FAUs Choral and Vocal
Studies Program). For more information, contact Gail Vorsas at 561-297-2337.
Register at https://fauf.fau.edu/madrigal
4TH ANNUAL TUBA CHRISTMAS!
Sun, Dec 14, 5 pm, Mizner Park Amphitheater

Enjoy the tradition of holiday music performed by tubas and
euphoniums, started by Indiana University Professor Harvey G.
Phillips. FAU professor Sean Murray brings this tradition to the Boca
Raton community for its fourth annual presentation. Outdoor event,
bring chairs or blankets. Free concert.
LEONID TREER & FRIENDS
ROOTS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC PART II
Sat, Jan 10, 3 pm, University Theatre*

Leonid Treer, pianist and Artistic Director, performs scintillating
favorites from African-American, Brazilian, Spanish, Gypsy and
Armenian repertoire, with violinist Mei Mei Luo, and cellist Claudio
Jaffe. Tickets $15 at www.fauevents.com or 800-564-9539
* Please note special Saturday afternoon time.
ADAM LEVIN
Sun, Jan 11, 3 pm, University Theatre

Internationally acclaimed classical
guitarist performs works TBA.
or 800-564-9539
AMERNET STRING QUARTET WITH HEATHER COLTMAN

Tues, Jan 27, 7 pm, University Theatre
Florida Atlantic and Florida International Universities join musical
forces with the Amernet String Quartet and Heather Coltman
performing works by Mozart, Brahms and Schumann.
Tickets $15 at www.fauevents.com or 800-564-9539
SUITE AMERICAS
FOR VIOLIN AND PIANO
Sun, Feb 1, 3 pm, University Theatre

Heather Coltman and Laura Klugherz
perform violin and piano works by
William Grant Still, Jorge Martin,
Bela Bartok, Igor Stravinsky and FAU
Composer-in-Residence Kevin Wilt.
or 800-564-9539
FAU FACULTY CONCERT
Sat, Feb 7, 7 pm, University Theatre

Irena Kofman, piano. Sandra McClain, soprano. Monica BerovidesHidalgo, soprano; and Rebecca Lautar, violin, perform works
including Spohr, Dimer, Beach and Mascagni. Tickets $15 at
JAZZ BAND WINGS OF SWING AND JAZZ COMBOS

The Jazz Band Wings of Swing, directed by Neal Bonsanti, continues its
popular offerings of jazz standards and new works for big band.
WIND ENSEMBLE/SYMPHONY BAND

SOUND PRISMS
*PJHR
Wed, Feb 11, 7 pm, University Theatre

Two great bands in one concert conductors Kyle Prescott and Sean
Murray bring both of these groups together for one powerhouse
performance. Featuring faculty soloist Ben Charles performing Keiko
Abes Prism Rhapsody for Marimba and Wind Ensemble, and David Del
Tredicis profound In Wartime. Suggested $10 donation at the door.
FAU CHORAL ENSEMBLES
Fri, Feb 13, 7 pm, University Theatre

FAUs Chamber Singers, Womens Chorus and Cantemos!, conducted
by Patricia P. Fleitas and Stacie Lee Rossow, present great choruses from
opera, zarzuela, and musical theater. Suggested $10 donation at the door.
WINDS OF ROMANCE
Sat, Feb 14, 7 pm University Theatre
The perfect way to enjoy your Valentines Day! The Florida
Wind Symphony, our professional Ensemble-in-Residence,
conducted by Kyle Prescott, is joined by our extraordinary
Dean and world-class pianist Dr. Heather Coltman! The
evening continues with the FWS Jazz Orchestra playing
beloved favorites from the Swing Era. Tickets $20 at
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9TH ANNUAL CONCERTO AND ARIA COMPETITION

WINNERS CONCERT
Conducted by Laura Joella, this concert features FAUs
finest instrumental and vocal performers chosen
through a competitive audition. It will also include
Aaron Coplands suite from the ballet Appalachian
Spring for full orchestra. Tickets $10 at
9TH ANNUAL FAU CONCERT BAND FESTIVAL

Sat, Feb 21, all day, University Theatre
Featuring a performance of the FAU Wind Ensemble at 12:30 pm,
the band festival includes 14 concert bands and over 1,000 student
musicians from high schools across Florida in a full day of musicmaking. FREE and open to the public.
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ALEXANDER BERIDZE, CLASSICAL PIANO

Sat, Mar 14, 7 pm, University Theatre
The internationally acclaimed concert pianist and artistic director of
the New York Piano Festival performs solo works to be announced.
Tickets $15 at www.fauevents.com or 800-564-9539
RATTETTESTRETCH THE ENVELOPE

Sun, Mar 15, 3 pm, University Theatre
Rattette, directed by Tim Walters, performs new and cutting edge jazz
works. Tickets $15 at www.fauevents.com or 800-564-9539
CONCERT PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE

Sat, Mar 21, 7 pm, University Theatre
Directed by Ben Charles, the Concert Percussion Ensemble performs
dramatic works for massed percussion. Suggested $10 donation at
the door.
CHAMBER WINDS
Sun, Mar 22, 3 pm, University Theatre
Music from the Roaring 20s hits the FAU stage! Kurt Weills masterful
Little Threepenny Music is performed alongside the music of Francis
Poulenc and Darius Milhaud. Suggested $10 donation at the door.
UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY BAND
Tues, Mar 24, 7 pm, University Theatre

The University Symphony Band will have something for everyone, as
they feature a wide variety of exciting musical selections from the
standard band repertoire. Suggested $10 donation at the door.
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PIANO STUDENT
SHOWCASE
Thurs, Mar 26, 7 pm,

University Theatre
Piano masterworks, presented
by FAU piano students. Program
to be announced. Suggested $10
donation at the door.
COMMERCIAL MUSIC
ENSEMBLES
Sat, Mar 28, 7 pm,

University Theatre
Directed by Rob Rimmington
and Mack Okubo, featuring
performances from a variety of
popular genres, including rock,
Latin, and others. Suggested $10
CLASSICAL GUITAR
SOCIETY
Sun, Mar, 29, 3 pm,

University Theatre
Enjoy beautiful works for the
classical guitar! Solos and
chamber music performed by
director Ken Keaton, with his
students and friends. Featuring
the Middle Earth Guitar Quartet
in Rimsky-Korsakoffs Capricchio
Espagnol. Suggested $10
MEMORY AND MEMORIAL: MUSIC OF THE HOLOCAUST
Thurs, Apr 2, 7 pm, University Theatre

Heather Coltman, Michael Klotz and Jason Calloway present a musical
tribute to Alice Herz-Sommer (1903-2014), the late pianist and survivor of
Theresienstadt concentration camp. Declaring a firm belief in the power of
music, Herz-Sommer said, Music saved my life and music saves me still.
Works include Korngold, Spilman and Bloch. Tickets $15 at
Image below: Still frame from Netflix Oscar-nominated short documentary
The Lady in Number 6: Music Saved My Life
*PJHR
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WIND ENSEMBLE
JOURNEYS
Wed, April 8, 7 pm, University Theatre

Under conductor Kyle Prescott, the FAU Wind Ensemble performs
a pair of musical travelogues separated by 100 years and 3 billion
miles! FAU Composer-in-Residence Kevin Wilts Urban Impressions
is a brilliant musical reflection of Detroit, LA, New York, Chicago and
Boston. This is followed by Gustav Holsts formidable masterpiece,
The Planets. Suggested $10 donation at the door.
JAZZ BAND WINGS OF SWING AND JAZZ COMBOS
Fri, Apr 10, 7 pm, University Theatre

The Jazz Band Wings of Swing, directed by Neal Bonsanti, continues
its popular offerings of jazz standards and new works for big band.
FAU CHORAL ENSEMBLES
Sat, Apr 11, 7 pm, University Theatre

FAUs Chamber Singers, Womens Chorus and Cantemos!, conducted
by Patricia P. Fleitas and Stacie Lee Rossow, present a variety of
choral works in this exciting blend of master works and new music.

INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASE
Sun, Apr 12, 3 pm, University Theatre

Conducted by Laura Joella, the FAU Symphony Orchestra will perform
an evening of international masterworks including Kalinnikovs
Symphony No. 1; Rimsky-Korsakovs Dance of the Tumblers, from the
Snow Maiden; Ketelbys In a Persian Market, Intermezzo and Scene;
and Rodrigos Fantasa Para Un Gentilhombre, featuring faculty
guitarist Ken Keaton. Tickets at $10 at www.fauevents.com
or 800-564-9539
Please Note: All performances, artists, dates and times are subject to
change. Please call the concert hotline at 561-297-3853 for updated event
information.
Please notify the Department of Music at 561-297-3820 five working days
in advance of event if special accommodation of a disability is needed.
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THE CRUCIBLE BY ARTHUR MILLER

STUDIO ONE THEATRE
*PJHR
Arthur Millers classic revolves around the witchcraft hysteria that

plagued 17th century Salem, Massachusetts and how that hysteria
split the town into those who used the trials for their own ends and
those who desired the good of the society.
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Sat, Sept 27, 2 pm
Sat, Sept 27, 7 pm
Sun, Sept 28, 2 pm
All performances, artists, dates and times are subject to change. Please call
561-297-3810 five working days in advance of event if special accommodation
of a disability is needed.
TICKETS: Single Adult $20; Faculty, Staff, Alumni $15; Students $12;
Groups of 15 or more $14 (per-person)
PACKAGES*: All 5 Theatre Shows $80;
7 Shows (5 Theatre Shows + 2 Dance Showcases) $95
*There is a $10 processing fee for package ticket orders.
To purchase, call 800-564-9539 or visit www.fauevents.com
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PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE BY STEVE MARTIN

STUDIO ONE THEATRE
Einstein and Picasso walk into a bar Steve Martins comedy ranges
from the ridiculous to the sublime as two historical figures debate
what constitutes creativity and beauty.
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disability is needed.
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FAU REPERTORY DANCE THEATRE ENSEMBLE

UNIVERSITY THEATRE
A program of diverse dance works by emerging and established
professional artists. The dancers, classically trained, multigenerational and contemporary/modern focused, perform an array
of dance genres with technical and artistic merits. The mixed bill
program includes solos, duets and dance for ensembles.
Fri, Feb 27, 7 pm

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HOLY GHOSTS BY ROMULUS LINNEY
STUDIO ONE THEATRE
In an interview, Romulus Linney defined the point

of the play as the very unusual ways in which
people find their... personal salvation... their
adjustment to life, their...philosophy. Holy Ghosts
incisively examines rural southern folk. Most of
the characters are social or psychological misfits,
rejected by a disapproving society.
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Sun, Feb 15, 2 pm
Fri, Feb 20, 7 pm
Sat, Feb 21, 2pm
Sat, Feb 21, 7 pm
Sun, Feb 22, 2 pm
All performances, artists, dates and times are subject to change.

Please call 561-297-3810 five working days in advance of event
if special accommodation of a disability is needed.
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THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO BY ALFRED UHRY

STUDIO ONE THEATRE
*PJHR
Alfred Uhrys Tony Award-winning look at anti-Semitism in the

South centers on the planning of the Atlanta Jewish communitys
annual Ballyhoo Ball during the excitement surrounding the
premiere of Gone with the Wind.
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DANCES WE DANCE SHOWCASES

UNIVERSITY THEATRE
Directed by Clarence Brooks, Dances we Dance is a capstone

experience for students enrolled in all genres and levels of dance in
the Department of Theatre and Dance. FAU students create dances,
learn choreography, work collaboratively, exhibit technical skills,
explore expressiveness and give thrilling performances of dance in
a wide array of genres.
FALL
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Sat, Dec 6, 1 pm
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SHOWCASES: Dances We Dance general admission $10

PACKAGES*: 7 Shows (5 Theatre Shows + 2 Dance Showcases) $95
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2014/15
UNIVERSITY GALLERIES
EXHIBITION SCHEDULE
SCHMIDT CENTER AND RITTER ART GALLERY HOURS:
Tuesday Friday: 1 4 pm | Saturday: 1 5 pm

Closed on Sundays + Mondays
For gallery information, call 561-297-2661 or visit www.fau.edu/galleries
For information about public programs offered by the Department of
Visual Arts and Art history, call 561-297-3870 or visit www.fau.edu/vaah
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GRAPHIC ADVOCACY: INTERNATIONAL POSTERS

FOR A DIGITAL AGE 20012012
RITTER ART GALLERY
Exhibition: September 5 October 25, 2014
Opening: Thurs, Sept 4, 2014, 6:30 pm

The third in a series of recent poster exhibitions that have provided an
overview on international contemporary socio-political poster design,
beginning in 2005 with Graphic Imperative: International Posters of
Peace, Social Justice and The Environment 19652005 and in 2010 with
Graphic Intervention: International AIDS Awareness Posters 19852010.
UNIVERSITY THEATRE
*PJHR
Public Program: Mon, Oct 6, 7 pm

Key note speaker: *Doris Sommer, Ph.D., Harvard University, presents
Art Works: Cultural Agents Tackle Urgent Social Challenges and faculty
panel discussion, Advocacy & Activism: Catalysts for Social Change.
*Sponsored by the generous support of Walter and Lalita Janke and the
Peace, Justice and Human Rights Initiative.
(Left, top) Methane Studios, Inc., Flirty Bird of Haiti, 2010, Digital,
USA credited to Mark McDevitt/Robert Lee, Methane Studios, Inc.
(Right, top row, l/r) Egor Zhgun, Untitled (Catcher in The Rye), 2011, Digital, Russia;
Onish Aminelahi, Stop War, 2008, Digital, Iran
(Right, middle row, l/r) Carlo Paolo Espiritu, Piti, Piti, 2010, Digital, USA credited to
WILDNICE; Marion Deuchars, Where is my hope, Iran? 2009,
Digital, United Kingdom M. Deuchars
(Right, bottom row, l/r) ABCNT, Lioness, 2011, Silkscreen Print, USA, credited
to ABCNT/Ali Rza; Ivan Gazdov, Play of Silhouettes Series, 1995, Digital, Bulgaria
561-297-2661 | www.fau.edu/galleries
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COMMON GROUND: ARTISTS IN THE EVERGLADES

SCHMIDT CENTER GALLERY
Exhibition: September 20 November 5 | Opening: Fri, Sept 19, 6:30 pm
Co-Curated by Sybille Welter and Jill Lavetsky, Common Ground presents

selected contemporary artists who have participated in Artist in Residence
in the Everglades, AIRIE. Since 2001, AIRIE has welcomed one artist per
month to live and create in the Everglades National Park.
UNIVERSITY THEATRE
Public Program: Thurs, Oct 16, 7 pm

Panel discussion on Everything everGLADES, an in-depth conversation
on the ecology, sustainability, social justice and the arts in the Everglades.
SCHMIDT CENTER GALLERY PUBLIC SPACE
Installation: September 20 April 30 | Opening: Fri, Sept 19, 6:30 pm

Sound Installation by Gustavo Matamoros in association
with Common Ground: Artists in Everglades
(Left, top) Rebecca Reeve, Untitled #15, from the Marjorys World
series, 2013, Archival pigment print, Courtesy of the artist
(Right, top) Susan Silas, Flight (Proposal for a Billboard, Soho, New York), 2014,
Archival inkjet print on Hahnemhle photo rag Pearl Mounted on dibond behind
UV plexi, Edition of 5 and 1 AP, Courtesy of the artist
(Right, middle) Karen Glaser, Spanish Moss, 2009, Pigment Print on Hahnemhle
Photo Rag, Courtesy of AIRIE
(Right, bottom) Dana Levy, Sunken Explorers (series) 2014, pigment print, Courtesy
of the artist
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ALTARATIONS: BUILT, BLENDED, PROCESSED

SCHMIDT CENTER GALLERY PUBLIC SPACE
Installation: November 21 April 30 | Opening: Thurs, Nov 20, 6:30 pm
Exhibition: November 21 February 28 | Opening: Thurs, Nov 20, 6:30 pm
RITTER ART GALLERY
Exhibition: January 16 February 28 | Opening: Thurs, Jan 15, 6:30 pm

Closed: December 22 - January 6
Co-curated by Rod Faulds and guest curator Jeanie Giebel (FAU 13),
Altarations is an exhibition featuring over 20 contemporary artists
who blend photographic images and processes to produce works that
celebrate, contradict and undermine photographic traditions through
altered images and references. The purposefully misspelled title of the
exhibition is derived from Mark C. Taylors Altarity (1987) an anthology
of Taylors writing interpreting several modern philosophers views of
difference and otherness. Select artists include Ellen Carey,
Noriko Furunishi, Jibade-Khalil Huffman, Maria Martinez-Caas,
Hugh Scott-Douglas and James Welling among others.
(Left, top) Jennifer Williams, Wood with Yellow Brush, 2013, Unique
photo-based construction, Courtesy Robert Mann Gallery, New York
(Right, top) Penelope Umbrico, 541,795 Suns from Sunsets from Flickr (Partial)
1/26/06, 2006, detail of 2000 4 x 6 machine c-prints, Courtesy LMAKprojects, New
York and Mark Moore Gallery, Los Angeles
(Right, 2nd row) Erica Baum, Session Wavy Miami Street, 2013, Two framed archival
pigment prints, three engineering bond posters, Courtesy Bureau, New York
(Right, 3rd row) Ray Sweeten & Lisa Gwilliam (DataSpaceTime),
particles hanging unsubstantiated in the air (#2), 2013, c-print on
aluminum, Courtesy Microscope Gallery, New York
(Right, 4th row, l/r) Asbjrn Skou, Untitled (A Hole Through the Future) 11, 2013,
laser print, xerox copy on cardstock, Courtesy Munch Gallery, New York; Travess
Smalley, Compositions in Clay, 2013, unique c-print, Courtesy Higher Pictures,
New York
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BERLIN WALL

Exhibition: November 8 9 | Opening: Sat, Nov 8, 6:30 pm
*PJHR
November 9th commemorates the 25th anniversary of removal of the

Berlin Wall. This weekend event will include a full-scale reproduction of
BREAKTHROUGH, a monumental sculpture of the Berlin Wall by
Edwina Sandys, and a panel discussion by FAU professors on the
historical significance the sculpture represents.
NEW FACULTY EXHIBITION

Exhibition: March 13 May 9 | Opening: Thurs, March 12, 6:30 pm

In the past two years, FAUs Department of Visual Arts and Art History
has welcomed three new tenure-track faculty members. This exhibition
presents the work of new faculty members/artists teaching in three
academic areas including The Department of Visual Arts and Art History,
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies, and School of
Architecture. Participating faculty artists work in diverse media including
photography, sculpture, painting and electronic media.
FALL BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS EXHIBITION

RITTER ART GALLERY
Exhibition: November 14 December 12 | Opening: Thurs, Nov 13, 6:30 pm

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) exhibition is the culminating project
for students earning this degree in the Department of Visual Arts and
Art History. The exhibition presents the works of approximately twenty
students working in a wide variety of studio media.
(Image above) Opening reception of the Fall 2013 BFA Exhibition in the Ritter
Art Gallery.
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FAU POTTERS GUILD FALL/SPRING SHOW AND SALE
RITTER ART GALLERY

Fall: Friday & Saturday, December 19 20, 10 am 5 pm (both days)
Spring: Friday & Saturday, May 8 9, 10 am 5 pm (both days)
The Potters Guild is a student organization open to all students interested

in ceramics. This group sponsors lectures, workshops, pottery sales,
barbecues and scholarships, and hosts two annual exhibitions.
A portion of the proceeds from the exhibitions is donated
to the ceramics program.
(Image above) The Potters Guild Show and Sale in the Ritter Art Gallery.
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY,

IMAGEMAKERS PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
RITTER ART GALLERY
Exhibition: March 6 10 | Opening: Fri, March 6, 6:30 pm

This annual exhibition presents childrens photography from several
Boys and Girls Clubs in Palm Beach County. The exhibition is juried by
volunteer experts from the community with the winners advancing to a
national Boys and Girls Club competition. This exhibition is organized and
produced by the University Galleries Museum Education Program.
(Image right) Opening reception 2014 ImageMakers Photography Exhibition in the
Ritter Art Gallery with a few artists in attendance, along with the Belle Glade Peer
Mentors of the 2013 2014 academic year
ANNUAL MASTERS OF FINE ARTS THESIS EXHIBITION

RITTER ART GALLERY
Exhibition: April 10 18 | Opening: Thurs, April 9, 6:30 pm
The Masters of Fine Art (MFA) exhibition is the culminating project for
students earning this terminal degree in the Department of Visual Arts
and Art History.
(Image right) Opening reception of the 2014 MFA Thesis Exhibition at the Schmidt
Center Gallery, featuring works by (left to right) Linda Behar, Stephen Futej and
Misoo Filan
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ANNUAL JURIED STUDENT EXHIBITION
RITTER ART GALLERY

Exhibition: March 20 April 3 | Opening: Thurs, March 19, 6:30 pm
Selected by an outside professional, this exhibition presents works

submitted by nearly 100 FAU students in and outside the Department
of Visual Arts and Art History. The resulting exhibition usually includes
less than half of the submissions.
(Image left) Installation view of the Spring 2014 Juried Student Exhibition
in the Ritter Art Gallery
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SPRING BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS EXHIBITION

RITTER ART GALLERY
Exhibition: April 24 May 1 | Opening: Thurs, April 23, 6:30 pm

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) exhibition is the culminating project for
students earning this degree in the Department of Visual Arts and Art
History. The exhibition typically presents works by about 20
students working in a wide variety of studio-related media.
(Image above) Opening reception of the 2014 Spring BFA Exhibition at the
Ritter Art Gallery featuring artwork by Diana Barbolt
For more than 10 years students trained by the University Galleries have
provided interactive exhibition tours and arts education services for
school-aged children through partnerships with the School District of
Palm Beach County and the Cultural Educators Committee of the Cultural
Council of Palm Beach County. The Museum Education Program strives
to employ arts integration methods when collaborating with middle and
high school teachers. The program also provides arts education services
to children in after school settings such as annual exhibitions and other
programs with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Palm Beach and Broward
Counties. For information, call 561-297-2661 or visit
www.fau.edu/galleries
(Image above) Opening reception, 2014 Spring BFA Exhibition
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2014/15: A selection of lectures, conferences and
symposia in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College

of Arts and Letters
*PJHR
Fri, Sept 12:

Surviving Slavery: Sex Trafficking in South Florida Conference,
www.fau.edu/womensstudies
September 15 October 15:
Hispanic Heritage Month Events, www.fau.edu/artsandletters
*PJHR
*PJHR
*PJHR
*PJHR
*PJHR
*PJHR
Fri, Oct 10 | Sat, Oct 11:

Peace and Human Rights in World History Conference,
www.sewha.org/conference
Sat, Oct 25 | Sun, Oct 26:
Focusing on the Post(-): An Interdisciplinary Perspective Conference,
www.fau.edu/comparativestudies

Wed, Oct 29:
John OSullivan Memorial Lecture presents Christopher Browning on
Nazi Germany and the Holocaust, www.fauevents.com
Thurs, Oct 30 Sun, Nov 2:
Lessons and Legacies of the Holocaust Conference,
www.hef.northwestern.edu

Sun, Nov 9:
Symposium on the Berlin Wall and Kristallnacht , www.fau.edu/pjhr
Wed, Nov 12:
Peaceful Mind/Peaceful Life Presents Life Coach Gabrielle Bernstein,
www.fau.edu/peacestudies
Mon, Jan 6:
Peaceful Mind/Peaceful Life Presents Tibetan Buddhist Monk Tenzin
Palmo, www.fau.edu/peacestudies
February:
Black History Month Events, www.fau.edu/artsandletters
*PJHR
Wed, Feb 18:

Alan B. Larkin Symposium on the American Presidency presents David
McCullough with Trumans Presidency and World War II at 70,
www.fauevents.com
March:
Womens History Month events and the Southeastern Womens
Studies Association 2015 Conference,
www.fau.edu/womensstudies

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Directions & Parking

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University
Theatre
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Studio One Theatre
in (PA) Bldg.
Schmidt Center
Gallery in (PA)
Bldg.
ARTS AVE.
garage
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INDIAN RIVER ST.
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GLADES RD.
FAUs Main
Entrance
(NW 10th Ave.)
FAUs East Entrance

East University Dr.
(NW 13th St.)
FROM TURNPIKE AND I-95:
Exit Glades Rd. heading East.

Turn left into FAUs Main Entrance (NW 10th Ave.).
Make your first, immediate right on Indian River St.
Continue straight and make a left on East University Drive.
Continue straight and make a left on Arts Ave.
Park in Parking Garage II on your LH side.
FROM US-1:
Turn on Glades Rd., heading west.

Make a right into FAUs East Entrance (NW 13th St.).
Continue straight and make a left on Arts Ave.
Park in Parking Garage II on your LH side.
Shuttle service available from Arts Circle (traffic circle
in front of garage) for concerts and theatre productions.
See shuttle sign.
Tickets can be purchased at www.fauevents.com or
by calling 800-564-9539 or at FAUs Box Office (UN 203).
FAU BOX OFFICE (UN 203)
Turn into FAUs Main Entrance (NW 10th Ave.).

Continue straight and make the 3rd right into Lot 16.
The FAU Box office is located in the Student Union Building,
located just North of Lot 16.
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Cultural Arts Prodigy Program
We Invite You to Invest in the Arts
We believe FAU is a vibrant regional institution that fosters

creativity, celebrates diversity, and offers dynamic arts and
cultural events that contribute to our community.
Award-winning faculty and renowned visiting scholars and
artists present a diverse portfolio of programming in music,
theatre, dance, the visual arts, and film. These emerging and
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By making a $1,000 contribution, Ambassadors express their
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SEASON 2014/15

FINE ARTS &

FINE ARTS & CULTURAL EVENTS

15 Theatre and Dance Shows

Save the Date

FAU ARTS DAY

Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters

Images: (cover image) Penelope

BERLIN WALL EVENT P. 28

PIANO FACULTY CONCERT

Sun, Sept 21, 3 pm, University Theatre

FLORIDA WIND SYMPHONY (FWS)

Sun, Sept 28, 7 pm, University Theatre

Sun, Oct 5, 3 pm, University Theatre

WIND ENSEMBLE FROM BACH TO THE BLUES

Wed, Oct 8, 7 pm, University Theatre

100 YEARS OF VIENNESE MASTERWORKS

Sat, Oct 11, 7 pm, University Theatre

Sun, Oct 12, 3 pm, University Theatre

QUINTETO ESCUELA DE TANGO

Fri, Oct 17, 7 pm, University Theatre

4TH ANNUAL HONORS

JAZZ BAND WINGS OF

Sun, Oct 26, 3 pm,

Sun, Nov 9, 3 pm,

9TH ANNUAL ARIA &

Sat, Nov 1, all day, University Theatre

CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY

Sun, Nov 2, 3 pm, University Theatre

8TH ANNUAL CHORAL

ITALIAN AND LATIN CHORAL MUSIC

GEORGINA DIETER DENNIS

Fri, Nov 7, 7 pm, University Theatre

COMMERCIAL MUSIC ENSEMBLES

Sat, Nov 15, 7 pm, University Theatre

LEONID TREER & FRIENDS

ROOTS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC PART 1

Sun, Nov 16, 3 pm,

UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Thurs, Nov 20, 7 pm, University Theatre

Sat, Nov 22, 7 pm, University Theatre

Sun, Nov 23, 6 pm,

Sun, Dec 7, 7 pm,

4TH ANNUAL TUBA CHRISTMAS!

Sun, Dec 14, 5 pm, Mizner Park Amphitheater

LEONID TREER & FRIENDS

ROOTS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC PART II

Sat, Jan 10, 3 pm, University Theatre*

Sun, Jan 11, 3 pm, University Theatre

AMERNET STRING QUARTET WITH HEATHER COLTMAN

FOR VIOLIN AND PIANO

Sun, Feb 1, 3 pm, University Theatre

FAU FACULTY CONCERT

Sat, Feb 7, 7 pm, University Theatre

JAZZ BAND WINGS OF SWING AND JAZZ COMBOS

Sun, Feb 8, 3 pm, University Theatre

WIND ENSEMBLE/SYMPHONY BAND

Wed, Feb 11, 7 pm, University Theatre

FAU CHORAL ENSEMBLES

Fri, Feb 13, 7 pm, University Theatre

UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

9TH ANNUAL CONCERTO AND ARIA COMPETITION

9TH ANNUAL FAU CONCERT BAND FESTIVAL

ALEXANDER BERIDZE, CLASSICAL PIANO