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

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
Tue, Feb 7, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Faculty Piano Recital: Terry McRoberts
Location: JEN, Hartley Recital Hall (JEN-123)

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)

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
Mon, Mar 12, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Faculty Voice Recital: Georgia Wellborn
Location: JEN, Hartley Recital Hall (JEN-123)
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
Tue, Mar 27, 2012, 6:00 p.m.
Student Film Festival: Screening and Awards
Location: SUB, Barefoots Joe

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.
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
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
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
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)