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Arts Calendar - Spring 1999


The Tradition Continues

Union University continues its fine arts series this spring. With diverse offerings and exciting performances by world class musicians, artists, and actors, the best are brought to Union for exciting times of cultural enrichment and involvement. Known for its outstanding faculty and guest artists from around the world, Union University continues its tradition of excellence to the city of Jackson and West Tennessee.

Join Us This Spring

You’ll not want to miss the exciting events that are planned for Spring 1999. For more information about any of these events, call the Union Arts Hotline at (901) 661-5345.

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January 6 – February 8
Crossing The Boundaries
Images by Gaylen Stewart and Words by Steve Scott
Art Gallery*
Free Admission

February 10 – March 5
Father and Sons
Calligraphy, paintings, etc.
By Tim, Jeremy and Andy Botts
Art Gallery*
Free Admission

February 16
Terry McRoberts
Faculty Piano Recital
Recital Hall
7:30 p.m.
Free Admission

February 25
Jody Gatwood
Guest Violin Recital
Recital Hall
7:30 p.m.
Free Admission (Free-will offering will be taken for Heifer Project International.)

March 3
Bach’s Lunch Recital Series**
Proclamation and Handbells
Coburn Dining Room
12:15 p.m.
Free Admission

March 8
David Watkins
Guest Piano Recital
Recital Hall
7:30 p.m.
Free Admission

March 10
Bach’s Lunch Recital Series**
Michael Penny and Terry McRoberts
Coburn Dining Room
12:15 p.m.
Free Admission

March 10 – April 21
Stephen De Staebler
Sculpture and Monoprints
Art Gallery*
Free Admission

March 11-16
Moliere’s Class Comedy - The Trickeries of Scapin
W.D. Powell Theatre
Call for specific show times.
Reservations Suggested
$7 adults - $3 students

March 17
Bach’s Lunch Recital Series**
Dianne and Dwight Gatwood
Coburn Dining Room
12:15 p.m.
Free Admission

March 18
Joye Johnson
Alumni Voice Recital
Recital Hall
7:30 p.m.
Free Admission

March 24
Bach’s Lunch Recital Series**
Joseph Blass and Karen Dale
Coburn Dining Room
12:15 p.m.
Free Admission

April 6
Faculty Collage Recital
Joseph Blass, Karen Dale, David Dennis, Diane Gatwood, David McClune, Michael Penny and Andy Roby
Recital Hall
7:30 p.m.
Free Admission

April 12-16
Visiting Artists’ Lectures & Workshops
Stephen De Staebler and Bill Catling
Art Gallery*
Call for detailed information.
Free Admission

April 15
Gina Kinney
Alumni Piano Recital
Recital Hall
7:30 p.m.
Free Admission

April 26 – May 8
Senior Art Exhibitions
Art Gallery*
Free Admission

April 26
David McClune
Faculty Clarinet Recital
Accompanied by Terry McRoberts
Recital Hall
7:30 p.m.

April 27
UU Ringers and Proclamation in Concert
Harvey Hall
7:30 p.m.
Reserved Seating
$7 adults - $3 students

April 29-May 3
Tennessee Williams’ Classic - The Glass Menagerie
W.D. Powell Theatre
Call for specific show times.
Reservations Suggested
$7 adults - $3 students

May 4
UU Singers and Chapel Choir in Concert
Harvey Hall
7:30 p.m.
Reserved Seating
$7 adults - $3 students

May 6
UU Symphonic Band Concert
G.M. Savage Memorial Chapel
7:30 p.m.
Free Admission

May 13
UU Jazz Band Concert
G.M. Savage Memorial Chapel
7:30 p.m.
Free Admission

*The Union University Art Gallery is open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. during shows. For more information, call the Union Arts Hotline at (901) 661-5345.

**The Bach’s Lunch Recitals are also held at First Baptist Church, Paris, Tenn. at 12 noon on the Thursday following the Wednesday lunch performance.