MUSIC CONCERTS

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WORLD MUSIC SERIESThai Cultural and Fine Arts Institute, Thai Music, Drama and DanceSaturday, Aug. 20, 2016, 7 p.m., Performing Arts CenterAs the performing arts season opener and kickoff to the World Music Series,we will be presenting For Our Teacher: The Story of Prince Sung-Tong, a Thai classical dance, drama, and music production.Written by King Rama II of Thailand, The Story of Prince Sung-Tong

(Golden Shell) is an epic drama involving giants, princesses, fish summons,and a powerful disguise. In addition to the folklore play, beautiful Thaidances will be presented and accompanied by live traditional Thai music.This production is part of a 25-year celebration of Thai culture in

Chicagoland by the master dance instructor, Jutarut Suntharanund.

WORLD MUSIC SERIESKaben Kafo, African Djembe EnsembleWednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, Noon, Student Center MoundsBack by popular demand, Kaben Kafo returns to the Triton campus for anotherlively performance on the student center mounds. Kaben Kafo (“lets playtogether”) is a djembe ensemble comprised of some of Chicago’s most studiedand gifted djembe and dunun professionals. This concert will feature sixmusicians led by the Chicago-based djembe virtuoso, Taylor. The event will bemoved to the Student Center Cafeteria in case of inclement weather. Website:www.holygoat.com/kabenkafo.html

FACULTY ARTIST SERIESJames Davis, trumpet; Ingrid Mikolajczyk, soprano; Brien O’Callaghan,guitarMonday, Sept. 19, 2016, 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts CenterThe first faculty artist recital of the season features soprano Ingrid Mikolajczykperforming an array of classical works for soprano and piano, and acollaboration between jazz faculty members James Davis and Brien O’Callaghanon trumpet and guitar. Join us for a reception in the lobby following the event!

WORLD MUSIC SERIESTsukasa Taiko, Japanese Taiko EnsembleThursday, Oct. 6, 2016, Noon, Student Center MoundsTsukasa Taiko is currently one of the largest and most active communitytaiko groups in the Chicagoland area. Despite being one of the youngerorganizations, Tsukasa has over 50 professional community performancesthroughout the year. The event will be moved to the Student CenterCafeteria in case of inclement weather. Website: www.taikolegacy.com

COMMUNITY BANDFairytales and Scary Tales, Josh Hernday, directorMonday, Oct. 24, 2016, 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts CenterPut on your favorite costume and come join the Triton Community Bandfor a night of creepy-crawly magical music making. Featuring Saint-Saens’Carnival of the Animals and much more!

FACULTY ARTIST SERIESJosh Hernday, horn; Tim Burns Quartet, jazz ensembleWednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts CenterIn this faculty recital, Josh Hernday performs classical and contemporary workswritten for horn, and guitar faculty member Tim Burns performs jazz workssupported by his quartet. Join us for a reception in the lobby following the event!

COMMUNITY BANDMusic for the Holidays, Josh Hernday, directorMonday, Dec. 5, 2016, 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts CenterJoin the Triton Community Band this holiday season for folk-tunes and holidayjingles from around the globe.

COMMUNITY CHOIRJoann Cho, directorTuesday, Dec. 6, 2016, 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts CenterThe Triton Community Choir, a diverse group of students and communitymembers, performs choral music from the Renaissance to the 21st century.Holiday selections will be included in this concert.

JAZZ ENSEMBLEJames Davis, directorThursday, Dec. 8, 2016, 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts CenterThe Triton College Big Band presents an evening of jazz music, ranging fromswing and bebop to Latin and contemporary selections. Along with the Tritonjazz combos and special guest artists, this concert will feature the music of thejazz greats such as Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton, Miles Davis,Horace Silver and many soloists from within the Triton’s jazz ensembles.

TRITON COLLEGE FACULTY ARTIST SERIESAkiko Konishi, piano; Jeremy Ward, celloWednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts CenterPianist Akiko Konishi and cellist Jeremy Ward perform a program of musicinspired by the theme of love. This event will be followed by a Valentine’s-themed dessert reception in the lobby!

TRITON COLLEGE FACULTY ARTIST SERIESAlex Beltran, saxophone; Christopher Sies, percussionWednesday, March 8, 2017, 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts CenterIn this faculty artist recital, new faculty members Alex Beltran and Chris Siesperform contemporary classical and jazz works for saxophone and percussion.Join us for a reception in the lobby following the event!

COMMUNITY BAND“Local Showcase”, Josh Hernday, directorMonday, March 13, 2017, 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts CenterThe Triton Community Band features this year’s Concerto-Aria Competitionwinners in an evening featuring the community’s finest musicians.

WORLD MUSIC SERIESGoran Ivanovic Trio, guitar trioWednesday, April 5, 2017, Noon, Student Center CafeteriaCredibly both multi- and counter-cultural, Goran Ivanovic – from the groupEastern Blok and AKGI GuitarDuo – comes up with a unique musical languagethat melts together his Balkan roots with flamenco and Latin guitar traditions.The Goran Ivanovic Trio includes Matt Ulery on bass and Pete Tashjian on drums.

TRITON COLLEGE JAZZ SPECTACULARJames Davis, director; Goran Ivanovic Trio, guest artistSaturday, April 8, 2017, 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts CenterThe Jazz Spectacular is always a highlight of our concert season, featuring nationallyrenowned guest artists as well as the Triton College Big Band. This year we invite theGoran Ivanovic Trio, led by virtuoso guitarist Goran Ivanovic, to our stage to performalongside the Triton College Big Band led by James Davis. A free masterclass led bythe Goran Ivanovic Trio will be held at 4 p.m., also in the Performing Arts Center.Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to engage with some of the bestmusicians in our region! Tickets – $7 general admission, $5 students/seniors.

FACULTY ARTIST SERIESSoo-Yon Choi, piano; Nathalie Colas, sopranoWednesday, April 12, 2017, 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts CenterPianist Soo-Yon Choi and soprano Nathalie Colas perform a program of soloand collaborative music from the classical piano and vocal literature. Join us fora reception in the lobby following the event!

WORLD MUSIC SERIESUniversity of Chicago South Asian Music EnsembleTuesday, April 18, 2017, Noon, Student Center CafeteriaThe University of Chicago’s South Asian Music Ensemble (SAME) rehearses weeklyto learn and perform song traditions from South India as well as popular, folk,and classical songs in Kannada, Tamil, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Telugu, Marathi,Malayalam and Bangla. SAME performs at the University of Chicago each springas well as in community events, such as Rockefeller Chapel’s celebration of Diwali,and commemorations of other events at temples and conventions in theChicagoland area. Website: arts.uchicago.edu.

COMMUNITY CHOIRJoann Cho, directorTuesday, April 25, 2017, 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts CenterIn celebration of spring, the Triton Community Choir performs a program of musicinspired by the seasons and the theme of renewal. Guest soloists join the choir inthis program for an evening of both energizing and contemplative choral music.

COMMUNITY BANDFuture Leaders and Gershwin’s Rhapsody in BlueMonday, May 1, 2017, 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts CenterThe Triton Community Band is proud to welcome the winners of the first-everessay competition to the podium! Three young musicians from the communitywill have the opportunity to lead the ensemble and showcase their talents! Theconcert will also feature faculty pianist Akiko Konishi in an exciting performanceof George Gershwin’s quintessential work, Rhapsody in Blue.

JAZZ ENSEMBLEJames Davis, directorThursday, May 11, 2017, 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts CenterAs the closing concert of the 2016-2017 season, the Triton College Big Band andjazz combos return to the Performing Arts Center to perform a concert featuringthe music of historical and contemporary jazz legends.

ART GALLERY EVENTS

All events are free and take place in the Gallery, Room J-107. For more information, call theVisual, Performing and Communication Arts Department at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3506 or visitwww.triton.edu/entertainment.

THE TRITONYSIA PLAY FESTIVALBy Various ArtistsDirected by Sommer AustinMay 5-7 and May 12-14, 2017Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays 2 p.m.Cox Auditorium, Fine Arts Building, Room J-108

$10 General Admission$ 5 Students, Faculty/Staff, Seniors

The Tritonysia is Triton’s first annual short play festival, inspired by the ancient Greek festival, the Dionysia,which honored the god Dionysus in many ways, including that of a play contest. The Tritonysia closes outour season with exciting new work, during which you will enjoy world premiere 10-minute pieces writtenby Triton College students, faculty and artists from the surrounding community. This will be a fun festivalfor fans of theatre, performance and creativity!

Auditions: Dec. 18, 19, 20 and 21, 2016, 6-10 p.m. • Callbacks: TBDBuilding J, Cox Auditorium (Room J-108)Auditions are open to Triton students, faculty, staff and community members.For audition information and appointments, contact Sommer Austin, sommeraustin@triton.edu.

BIG LOVEby Charles L. MeeDirected by Andrew GallantDec. 2-4 and Dec. 9-11, 2016Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m.Cox Auditorium, Fine Arts Building, Room J-108

$10 General Admission$5 Students, Faculty/Staff, Seniors

Based on the ancient Greek play, The Danaids, Big Love tells the madcap story of 50 brides who flee their 50 grooms. The ensuing battle royale of the sexes involves helicopters, pop songs, dancing and murder. Big Love is disarmingly funny, hip and a dazzlingly theatrical exploration of the power of love.

Auditions: Sept. 13, 14 and 15, 2016, 6-10 p.m. • Call backs: Sept. 17 (Time TBD)J Building, Cox Auditorium (Room J-108)Auditions are open to Triton students, faculty, staff and community members.For audition information and appointments, contact Andrew Gallant, andrewgallant@triton.edu.

THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASYOF STEVE JOBSBy Mike DaiseyDirected by Andrew GallantFeb. 24-26 and March 3-5, 2017Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m.Cox Auditorium, Fine Arts Building, Room J-108

$10 General Admission$5 Students, Faculty/Staff, Seniors

Called the “most notorious and controversial play of the decade,” The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs ispart gonzo journalism and part autobiography. Hilarious and razor sharp, writer Mike Daisey tells the story ofhis personal odyssey to the site of Apple’s factory in China, a captivating journey into the heart of technologyand consumerism.

Auditions: Dec. 18, 19, 20 and 21, 2016, 6-10 p.m. • Callbacks: TBDJ Building, Cox Auditorium (Room J-108)Auditions are open to Triton students, faculty, staff and community members.For audition information and appointments, contact Sommer Austin, sommeraustin@triton.edu.

THEATRE SEASONTHE FANTASY SELF, PHOTOGRAPHS BY JILL LOBIANCO-BARTALISAug. 22 through Sept. 23, 2016Public reception for the artist, Sept. 15, 6 to 8 p.m.

If you could be anything what would you be? The Fantasy Self is a visual and psychologicalexamination of fantasy personas, analyzed using the vehicles of photography and Jungianpsychology. The subjects are photographed as their fantasy self and then psychoanalyzedwith the intention of making the connections between the subconscious mind and theconscious mind. The Collective Unconscious is comprised of 12 major archetypes, each withtheir own set of distinct characteristics.

BERWYN ART LEAGUESept. 26 through Oct. 21, 2016Public reception for the artists – Oct. 21, 7 p.m.

Great work and great people. And they know how to host a reception. Each year theartists of the Berwyn Art League please and surprise us with a new collection of work inall media. The artists are on hand for the reception and welcome questions about theirwork and their methods. Please join us for one of the Triton Gallery’s best traditions, youwill be happy you did.

FALL STUDENT ART SHOWNov. 7 through Dec. 7, 2016Public reception for the artists – Dec. 7, 6 to 8 p.m.

We love showing off the work of our students! Twice a year we dedicate our gallery spaceto an exhibition of current student work. Drawings, paintings, photographs, ceramics andsculpture will compete for your attention. Please come and help us be proud of ourstudents’ accomplishments.

ANNUAL DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITIONJan. 23 through Feb. 16, 2017Reception for the artists and their guests – Feb. 15, 6 to 8 p.m.The faculty of our area high schools will select and join us in presenting the strongestwork of their students. This show is always diverse and includes work in all media. Subjectmatter is widely inclusive and the artwork ranges from photorealistic to purely abstract. A brief awards ceremony will be held at 7 p.m.

INDIANA JENFeb. 20 through March 17, 2017Public reception and discussion – March 15, 6 to 8 p.m.

Jennifer Hasso is cool. I’ll prove it: "To hold an object in your hand that has been buriedfor hundreds, or thousands of years is a humbling experience. Envisioning who made theobject, what it meant to them, and how or why they used it, heightens your awareness of the ingenuity and creative ability that closely binds the past to the present. I haveimmersed myself in diverse cultures, each with their own artifacts; some discontinued,some repurposed, and some adapted to advances in technology and communication. Let's discuss!" Please join us for Jen’s presentation during which she will discuss theobjects in the show and tell tales of her adventures finding them.

NEVER ENOUGH NOIRMarch 27 through April 21, 2017Public reception for the artists – April 19, 6 to 8 p.m.

It will be a dark and moody night. Come and view Noir film and graphic novel inspiredartwork created as a special project this spring. The show will include both individuallyand group created artwork specifically designed to add a thrill to the month of April.Why should we not have a Hallowe’en in the spring? You are correct, there is no goodreason. Feel free to come costumed as your favorite private eye, hoodlum or femme fatale.

SPRING STUDENT SHOWApril 24 through May 15, 2017Public reception for the artists – May 15, 6 to 8 p.m.

Our students work very hard, they create great art. The next thing they have to do is finals,so come help them have fun while they still have the chance! Our traditional end of theschool year event featuring work in all media created by Triton students throughout theacademic year. Plan to have fun.

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VPC ARTS DEPARTMENT FULL-TIME FACULTY:JOANN CHO – Music, ARCHAWEE DHAMAVASI – Speech, LORETTE DODT – Visual Communication, MICHAEL ERZEN – Art, SETH McCLELLAN – Mass Communication, DENNIS McNAMARA – Art, KATHY NAVILIO – Visual Communication, KENT RANDALL – Speech, LISA SAMRA – Speech

For more information, call the Visual, Performing and Communication Arts Department at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3506, or visitwww.triton.edu/entertainment.

Triton students, faculty, staff and community members are encouraged to submit a play to be considered for thefestival. In order to submit a play for consideration, please adhere to the following guidelines: plays must be no morethan 10 pages long (double-spaced), must have no more than four characters, and the only furniture pieces available are atable and four chairs. Please e-mail your play in either Word or PDF form to Sommer Austin at sommeraustin@triton.edu.