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Spring 2012 Arts Calendar

Past Events

Nov 17 - Jan 6, 2012
Art Gallery: Polly Cook Exhibit

Location: PAC, Art Gallery

Slide Lecture (tentative): Thurs., Nov. 17, 4:30 p.m., A-72

Reception (tentative): Thurs., Nov. 17, 5:30 p.m., gallery

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<em>Art Gallery:</em> Steve Halla Exhibit

Jan 31 - Mar 6, 2012
Art Gallery: Steve Halla Exhibit

Location: PAC, Art Gallery

Slide Lecture: Thursday February 16, 4:30 p.m., A-72

Reception: Thursday February 16, 5:30 p.m., gallery

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Tue, Feb 7, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Faculty Piano Recital: Terry McRoberts

Location: JEN, Hartley Recital Hall (JEN-123)


<em>Faculty Voice Recital:</em> Stanley Warren

Mon, Feb 20, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Faculty Voice Recital: Stanley Warren

Location: JEN, Hartley Recital Hall (JEN-123)

Stanley Warren will be joined by celebrated conductor, organist and harpsichordist Murray Forbes Somerville in a faculty voice recital on Monday, February 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Hartley Recital Hall located in Jennings Hall. Dr. Somerville, Music Director of the Music City Baroque in Nashville, has twice visited our campus to direct Bach’s St. John Passion in 2007 and last year to play for Opera Workshop’s production of Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas. The recital will feature the works of several Baroque masters, including Monteverdi, Bach and Telemann. Dr. Somerville will also play delightful pieces by Handel and Couperin. Please join us for Dr. Somerville’s last appearance at Union before he retires as Direct of the Music City Baroque and moves to South Carolina. This recital is free and open to the public.


Tue, Feb 28, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Faculty Voice Recital: Michael Penny

Location: JEN, Hartley Recital Hall (JEN-123)


<em>Music:</em> Orchid Ensemble in Concert

Fri, Mar 2, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Music: Orchid Ensemble in Concert

Location: PAC, Savage Chapel

Established in 1997, the JUNO nominated Orchid Ensemble blends ancient musical instruments and traditions from China and beyond, creating a beautiful new sound. The ensemble has embraced a variety of musical styles to its repertoire, ranging from the traditional and contemporary music of China, World Music, New Music to Jazz and Creative Improvisation.


Mar 8 - Apr 12, 2012
Art Gallery: Eric Botbyl

Location: PAC, Art Gallery

Reception: Friday, May 4, 5:30 p.m. at the woodfire kiln


Thu, Mar 8, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Theatre: The Visit

Location: PAC, Powell Theatre

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Fri, Mar 9, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Theatre: The Visit

Location: PAC, Powell Theatre

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Mar 9 - Mar 10, 2012
Theatre: The Visit

Location: PAC, Powell Theatre

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Sat, Mar 10, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Theatre: The Visit

Location: PAC, Powell Theatre

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Sun, Mar 11, 2012, 2:30 p.m.
Theatre: The Visit

Location: PAC, Powell Theatre

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Mon, Mar 12, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Theatre: The Visit

Location: PAC, Powell Theatre

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Mon, Mar 12, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Faculty Voice Recital: Georgia Wellborn

Location: JEN, Hartley Recital Hall (JEN-123)


Tue, Mar 13, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Theatre: The Visit

Location: PAC, Powell Theatre

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Thu, Mar 15, 2012, 1:00 p.m.
Poetry Reading: James Scruton

Location: SUB, Harvey Aud. (LR-22)

Book signing to follow.


Mon, Mar 26, 2012, 6:00 p.m.
Student Film Festival: Screening and Directors' Talk

Location: PAC, Powell Theatre

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Tue, Mar 27, 2012, 6:00 p.m.
Student Film Festival: Screening and Awards

Location: SUB, Barefoots Joe

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<em>Poetry Reading:</em> Carl Dennis

Tue, Mar 27, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Poetry Reading: Carl Dennis

Location: JEN, Hartley Recital Hall (JEN-123)

Poet Carl Dennis will read at Union on March 27 at 7:30 pm in Jennings Hall room 123. Carl Dennis won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 2002 for his book Practical Gods.

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Apr 17 - May 22, 2012
Art Gallery: Jennifer White

Location: PAC, Art Gallery

Reception: Tuesday, April 17, 5:30 p.m.


Tue, Apr 17, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Symphonic Band Concert

Location: PAC, Savage Chapel

Under the direction of Michael Mann. Works will be performed by Boyson, Reed, Whitacre and others. The concert is free and open to the public.


Thu, Apr 26, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Faculty Clarinet Recital: David McClune

Location: JEN, Hartley Recital Hall (JEN-123)


Fri, Apr 27, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Spring Choral Concert: Proclamation, University Singers and Choral Union

Location: First Baptist Church, Jackson


Fri, May 4, 2012, 8:00 a.m.
Annual Mother's Day Pottery Sale

Location: SUB, Main Hallway


Mon, May 7, 2012, 10:00 a.m.
Theatre: Pecos Bill - Children's Play

Location: PAC, Savage Chapel

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Mon, May 7, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
String Ensemble and Handbells Concert

Location: LH, Sanctuary


Tue, May 8, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
Theatre: Pecos Bill - Children's Play

Location: PAC, Savage Chapel

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Tue, May 8, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Opera Workshop

Location: JEN, Hartley Recital Hall (JEN-123)

"No One Is Alone"


Thu, May 10, 2012, 10:00 a.m.
Theatre: Pecos Bill - Children's Play

Location: PAC, Savage Chapel

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Thu, May 10, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Jazz Band Concert

Location: PAC, Powell Theatre


Fri, May 11, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Voices of Proclamation in Concert

Location: JEN, Hartley Recital Hall (JEN-123)