CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing ArtsBrock University | Niagara Region | 15 Artists’ Common | St. Catharines | ON brocku.ca/miwsfpa

MIWSFPA | 2016-17

BREAKING THESURFACE

BREAKING THE SURFACE | 2016 -17

Welcome to the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts (MIWSFPA),Brock University’s flagship for study and creation in the Fine and Performing Arts. The MIWSFPA hosts four academic programs of the Faculty of Humanities: Dramatic Arts, Music, Visual Arts and the Centre for Studies in Arts and Culture, with 75 faculty and staff mentoring 500 undergraduate students. We welcome you to our stages, galleries and studios at 15 Artists’ Common, the Rodman Hall Art Centre of Brock University, the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre in St. Catharines, and at other venues across Niagara.

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MIWSFPA | 2016 - 17 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The Ash Mouth Man presented by Stolen Theatre Collective and the Dept. of Dramatic Arts Sept. 15 – 25, 2016, evening shows at 8 pm; Sat. & Sun. matinees at 2 pm Marilyn I. Walker Theatre, 15 Artists’ CommonOrder tickets from the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre Box Office: 905.688.0722 or Toll Free: 1.855.515.0722; online: firstontariopac.ca

Culture Days Open HouseSept. 30 – Oct. 2, from 10 am – 4 pmMarilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts,15 Artists’ CommonFree community event

RBC Foundation Music@Noon Oct. 4 Colin Maier, oboe and Alexander Sevastian, accordionCairns Recital Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts CentreFree community event

Lorène Bourgeois: drawingsOct. 13 – Nov. 18Opening reception: Oct. 20, 7 pmArt Gallery, 15 Artists’ CommonFree community event

RBC Foundation Music@NoonOct. 18 Tim Phelan, guitar and Julia Wedman, violinCairns Recital Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts CentreFree community event

DART 4F56 Graduating student production IOct. 21 – 22, 7 pmMarilyn I. Walker Theatre, 15 Artists’ CommonOrder tickets from the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre Box Office: 905.688.0722 or Toll Free: 1.855.515.0722; online: firstontariopac.ca

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Guitar Extravaganza IIOct. 22, 7:30 pmCairns Recital Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts CentreOrder tickets from the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre Box Office: 905.688.0722 or Toll Free: 1.855.515.0722; online: firstontariopac.ca

RBC Foundation Music@NoonOct. 25 Patricia Dydnansky, flute, Colin Maier, oboe, andKarin Di Bella, pianoCairns Recital Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts CentreFree community event

RBC Foundation Music@NoonNov. 1 Piano, vocal & instrumental studentsCairns Recital Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts CentreFree community event

Encore! Professional Concert Series:Brock University’s Chamber Music SpectacularNov. 4, 7:30 pmPartridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts CentreOrder tickets from the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre Box Office: 905.688.0722 or Toll Free: 1.855.515.0722; online: firstontariopac.ca

Maisons de l’art: French Language Exhibition Conversations,facilitated by Catherine ParayreNov. 5, 2 pmRodman Hall Art Centre, 109 St. Paul Cres., St. CatharinesFree community event

RBC Foundation Music@NoonNov. 8 Jeremy Ludwig, baritone and Erika Reiman, pianoCairns Recital Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts CentreFree community event

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Gormenghast by John ConstableAdapted from the trilogy by Mervyn Peake, directed by Mike Griffin and designed by David VivianNov. 11, 12, 18, 19, 7:30 pm; Nov. 13, 2 pm; Nov. 18, 11:30 amMarilyn I. Walker Theatre, 15 Artists’ CommonOrder tickets from the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre Box Office: 905.688.0722 or Toll Free: 1.855.515.0722; online: firstontariopac.ca

RBC Foundation Music@NoonNov. 15 Brett Kingsbury, pianoCairns Recital Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts CentreFree community event

Viva Voce! Choral Series: From Italy to Niagara Avanti Chamber Singers with guest artistsWalker String EnsembleNov. 19, 7:30 pmCovenant Christian Reformed Church, 278 Parnell Rd.,St. CatharinesTicket info. available at 905.688.5550, ext 3817; or e-mail: music@brocku.ca

RBC Foundation Music@NoonNov. 22 Voice studentsCairns Recital Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts CentreFree community event

In Light and Darkness: A Camera Obscura Project with ArtistLiz Sales and Brock Visual Arts StudentsNov. 22 – Dec. 9; Opening reception: Nov. 24, 7 pmArt Gallery, 15 Artists’ CommonFree community event

RBC Foundation Music@NoonNov. 29 Instrumental studentsCairns Recital Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts CentreFree community event

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Viva Voce! Choral Series: Yo Le Canto (I Sing!) Brock University ChoirsDec. 3, 7:30 pmCairns Recital Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts CentreOrder tickets from the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre Box Office: 905.688.0722; Long Distance Toll Free: 1.855.515.0722; online: firstontariopac.ca

RBC Foundation Music@NoonDec. 6 Piano & guitar studentsCairns Recital Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts CentreFree community event

The University Wind EnsembleDec. 6, 7:30 pmPartridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts CentreOrder tickets from the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre Box Office: 905.688.0722; Long Distance Toll Free: 1.855.515.0722; online: firstontariopac.ca

Encore! Professional Concert Series: The Rondeau Brass Quintet with Laura Thomas, percussionJan. 20, 2017, 7:30 pmPartridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts CentreOrder tickets from the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre Box Office: 905.688.0722 or Toll Free: 1.855.515.0722; online: firstontariopac.ca

RBC Foundation Music@NoonJan. 24 Vera Alekseeva, violin and Gordon Cleland, celloCairns Recital Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts CentreFree community event

RBC Foundation Music@NoonJan. 31 Rob MacDonald, guitarCairns Recital Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts CentreFree community event

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RBC Foundation Music@NoonFeb. 7 Voice studentsCairns Recital Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts CentreFree community event

Encore! Professional Concert Series:The Canadian Jazz Scene, John Sherwood Feb. 10, 7:30 pmPartridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts CentreOrder tickets from the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre Box Office: 905.688.0722 or Toll Free: 1.855.515.0722; online: firstontariopac.ca

HOT TALK, Artist Talk with Sharilyn Ingram and Wayne Morgan,“Making Art for the Market: Flexhaug in Context”Feb. 11, 2 pmRodman Hall Art Centre, 109 St. Paul Cres., St. CatharinesAdmission by donation ($5 suggested); free for students and Rodman Hall members

Donna Akrey: Also AlsoFeb. 11 – Apr. 30; Opening reception: Feb. 11, 3 pmRodman Hall Art Centre, 109 St. Paul Cres., St. CatharinesFree community event

RBC Foundation Music@NoonFeb. 14 Instrumental studentsCairns Recital Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts CentreFree community event

Viva Voce! Choral Series: Darkness and Light Avanti ChamberSingers with guest ensemble Harmonia Singers of Buffalo Feb. 18, 7:30 pmCovenant Christian Reformed Church, 278 Parnell Rd., St. CatharinesTicket info. available at 905.688.5550, ext 3817; or e-mail: music@brocku.ca

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RBC Foundation Music@NoonFeb. 28 Devon Fornelli, percussion and Karin Di Bella, pianoCairns Recital Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts CentreFree community event

HOT TALK, Artist Talk with Donna AkreyMar. 2, 7 pmRodman Hall Art Centre, 109 St. Paul Cres., St. CatharinesAdmission by donation ($5 suggested); free for students and Rodman Hall members

Radium Girls by D.W. Gregory, Mar. 3, 4, 10, 11, 7:30 pm; Mar. 5, 2 pm; Mar. 10, 11:30 am Marilyn I. Walker Theatre, 15 Artists’ CommonOrder tickets from the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre Box Office: 905.688.0722 or Toll Free: 1.855.515.0722; online: firstontariopac.ca

RBC Foundation Music@NoonMar. 7 Walker String Quartet: Vera Alekseeva and Anna Hughes, violins, Andrée Simard, viola and Gordon Cleland, celloCairns Recital Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts CentreFree community event

Maisons de l’art: French Language Exhibition Conversationsfacilitated by Catherine ParayreMar. 8, 2 pmRodman Hall Art Centre, 109 St. Paul Cres., St. CatharinesFree community event

Encore! Professional Concert Series: Anagnoson & Kinton, piano duoMar. 10, 7:30 pmPartridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts CentreOrder tickets from the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre Box Office: 905.688.0722 or Toll Free: 1.855.515.0722; online: firstontariopac.ca

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RBC Foundation Music@NoonMar. 14 Piano & guitar studentsCairns Recital Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts CentreFree community event

RBC Foundation Music@NoonMar. 21 Instrumental studentsCairns Recital Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts CentreFree community event

Visual Arts Honours ExhibitionExhibition I: Mar. 25 – Apr. 9; Opening reception: Mar. 24, 7 pmRodman Hall Art Centre, 109 St. Paul Cres., St. CatharinesFree community event

RBC Foundation Music@NoonMar. 28 Voice studentsCairns Recital Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts CentreFree community event

Viva Voce! Choral Series: FinaleBrock University Choirs with guest performers Walker String Quartet and Brock Music AlumniApr. 1, 7:30 pmCairns Recital Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts CentreOrder tickets from the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre Box Office: 905.688.0722 or Toll Free: 1.855.515.0722; online: firstontariopac.ca

RBC Foundation Music@NoonApr. 4 Piano & guitar studentsCairns Recital Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts CentreFree community event

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The University Wind EnsembleApr. 4, 7:30 pmPartridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts CentreOrder tickets from the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre Box Office: 905.688.0722 or Toll Free: 1.855.515.0722; online: firstontariopac.ca

Festival of One Act PlaysApr. 8 – 9, 2 pm & 7 pmMarilyn I. Walker Theatre, 15 Artists’ CommonOrder tickets from the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre Box Office: 905.688.0722 or Toll Free: 1.855.515.0722; online: firstontariopac.ca

Visual Arts Honours ExhibitionExhibition II: Apr. 15 – 30; Opening reception: Apr. 21, 7 pmRodman Hall Art Centre, 109 St. Paul Cres., St. CatharinesFree community event

DART 4F56 Graduating student production IIApr. 21 – 23, 7:30 pmMarilyn I. Walker Theatre, 15 Artists’ CommonOrder tickets from the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre Box Office: 905.688.0722 or Toll Free: 1.855.515.0722; online: firstontariopac.ca

Viva Voce! Choral Series: Choral FloraAvanti Chamber SingersApr. 29, 7:30 pmCovenant Christian Reformed Church, 278 Parnell Rd., St. CatharinesTicket info. available at 905.688.5550, ext 3817; or e-mail: music@brocku.ca

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