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Spalding Gray Stories Left to TellFriday, February 4, 8:00p.m. Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, SJU

Spalding Gray was one of the most revered and irreverent storytellers

of our time. Experience excerpts from Gray’s legendary stories

and monologues performed by some of the country’s

most accomplished writers/performers, including Kevin

Kling, Ain Gordon, Carmelita Tropicana, Josh Lefkowitz,

and SCSU theater faculty member

Jeffrey Bleam.

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Photo by Richard Termine

Note: this performance contains strong adult language and themes.

Tickets: $28, Senior $24, Faculty/Staff $18, Student/Youth $10

Spalding Gray Photo by Paula Court

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PilobolusSaturday, February 12, 7:30p.m. Escher Auditorium, CSB

Pilobolus has forged a new vision of dance, stretching the boundaries of human movement with a dazzling mix of humor, intelligence, physical invention and raw athleticism.

You’ll dig this show if you like a spectacle or you are into incredible shows of athleticism and strength.

(320)363-5777 2Tickets: $28, Senior $24, Faculty/Staff $18, Student/Youth $10

Sponsored in part by Mahowald Insurance, Plaza Park Bank and St. Cloud Orthopedics.Funded in part by a grant from the Central Minnesota Arts Board and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Photo by John Kane

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DBR Featuring the CSB/SJU Orchestra

Saturday, February 19, 7:30p.m. Escher Auditorium, CSB

DBR explores the space between traditional classical music and today’s pop music, bridging the cultural divide in his campaign to turn young people on to

orchestral music.

You’ll like this show if you enjoy hip hop, rock

and contemporary music. This event might not be for you if you like traditional classical music.

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Photo by Julieta Cervantes Funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Tickets: $28, Senior $24, Faculty/Staff $18, Student/Youth $10

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MacHomerFriday, February 25, 8:00p.m. Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, SJU

With Homer in the lead and Marge as Lady MacHomer, actor Rick Miller recreates the voices of more than 50 characters from the iconic TV series in this hilarious version of Shakespeare’s Macbeth.

You’ll love this show if you like The Simpsons, love

to laugh and like pop culture. This show

may not be for you if you want

a traditional Shakespeare experience.

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Funded in part by a grant from the Central Minnesota Arts Board.

Tickets: $28, Senior $24, Faculty/Staff $18, Student/Youth $10

Photo by Michael Cooper

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Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul Beyond the Bog RoadSaturday, March 5, 7:30p.m. Escher Auditorium, CSB

Eileen Ivers takes us on a travelogue that showcases how Irish music and dance integrated with folk music around the globe. Through HD film of the Irish landscape and traditional dancers and musicians, we retrace the journey of Irish immigrants by following their musical legacy.

Tickets: $28, Senior $24, Faculty/Staff $18, Student/Youth $10

Sponsored in part by Thomsens Greenhouse and Garden Center

Photo by Luke Ratray

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Lionheart - John the Revelator Composed by Phil Kline Featuring members of CSB/SJU faculty ensemble Pastiche

Saturday, March 26, 8:00p.m. Great Hall, SJU

A Mass for the 21st century, John the Revelator pulses with mystery and the warmth of salvation. Suggesting redemption in a blighted world, the work features contemporary poetry and text from the Old Testament interwoven with the soaring voices of Lionheart.

This performance is for you if you

like spiritual and choral music. This show may not be for

you if you like traditional Catholic music.

Tickets: $28, Senior $24, Faculty/Staff $18, Student/Youth $10

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Greg BrownSaturday, April 16, 8:00p.m. Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, SJU

Greg Brown is just your ordinary Iowa Zen beatnik folkie, who happens to make nuanced and intelligent music. He was raised by a family that made music and words a way of life. Gospel, hymns, rock and roll, country, poetry and blues - all these coalesce in Greg’s music to form a simmering stew of folk music.

Tickets: $28, Senior $24, Faculty/Staff $18, Student/Youth $10

Photo from Big Top Chautauqua

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Minnesota OrchestraSunday, April 17, 2:00p.m. Escher Auditorium, CSB

Osmo Vänskä, conductorMarni Hougham, English hornSteven C. Campbell, tuba

Works include:Sibelius - “The Swan of Tuonela,” No. 2 from Legends, Opus 22Enescu - Romanian Rhapsody No. 1Lundquist - Landscape for Tuba & String OrchestraRachmaninoff - Symphony No. 1

Sponsored in part by St. Cloud Hospital.

Tickets: $28, Senior $24, Faculty/Staff $18, Student/Youth $10

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Aszure Barton & ArtistsSaturday, April 30, 7:30p.m. Escher Auditorium, CSB

Mesmerizing, unpredictable, zany, and invigorating are just some of the adjectives used to describe this fascinating company. Known for her complex, atmospheric dance making, Barton is the hottest contemporary choreographer of her generation.

Mikhail Baryshnikov calls her dances “extraordinary” and

“uncompromising.” You’ll like this show if you love

moving, graceful, and powerful dance!

Tickets: $28, Senior $24, Faculty/Staff $18, Student/Youth $10

Photo by Donald Lee

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Stephen B. Humphrey Box Office Open 2 hours prior to events

Senior: Ages 60 and over.

Student/Youth: Any full-time student, ages 5 through college-aged.

Group Discount: Applicable for groups of 20 or more. All group tickets musst be purchased at the same time. Call the Box Office Systems Manager at 320-363-5700 to make arrangements.

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