Dozens of cultural events are scheduled during the fall semester at Eastern Kentucky University. They include concerts, plays and art exhibits.
Dates and times are subject to change. Patrons are urged to watch or listen for further announcements or call ahead to be certain that events have not been rescheduled. The respective telephone numbers are: Music, 859-622-3266; Art, 859-622-1629; Theatre, 859-622-1315, and Dance, 859-622-1901.
All events are open to the public at no charge unless otherwise indicated.
Music
Aug. 30, Saxophobia Concert, 3 p.m., Gifford Theatre, Campbell Building
Sept. 13, Richard Waters, Zachary Marshall and Joyce Wolf Faculty Voice Recital, 6 p.m., O’Donnell Hall, Whitlock Building
Sept. 28, Joyce Wolf Studio Recital, 7:30 p.m., Location TBA
Oct. 1, Nathan Jasinski Faculty Recital, 7:30 p.m. Gifford Theatre, Campbell Building
Oct. 4, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, 3 p.m., Gifford Theatre, Campbell Building
Oct. 5, Zachary Marshall Studio Recital, 7:30 p.m., Gifford Theatre, Campbell Building
Oct. 6, Jazz Ensemble Concert, 7:30 p.m., Gifford Theatre, Campbell Building
Oct. 7, Mick Sehmann Faculty Horn Recital, 7:30 p.m., Gifford Theatre, Campbell Building
Oct. 20, Choir Concert, 7:30 p.m., EKU Center for the Arts
Oct. 22, Guitar Ensemble Concert, 7:30 p.m., Gifford Theatre, Campbell Building
Oct. 25, Madison Winds Concert, 3 p.m., Gifford Theatre, Campbell Building
Oct. 27, Symphonic Winds Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., EKU Center for the Arts
Nov. 3, Opera Scenes Performance, 7:30 p.m., Black Box Theatre, EKU Center for the Arts
Nov. 10, Percussion Ensemble Concert, 7:30 p.m., EKU Center for the Arts
Nov. 15 String Orchestra Concert, 3 p.m., Pearl Buchanan Theatre, Keen Johnson Building
Nov. 16, Trombone Studio Recital, 7:30 p.m., Brock Auditorium, Coates Building
Nov. 17, Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert, 7:30 p.m., EKU Center for the Arts
Nov. 18, Jazz Ensemble Concert, 7:30 p.m., EKU Center for the Arts
Nov. 19, Brass Choir Concert, 7:30 p.m., Brock Auditorium, Coates Building
Nov. 22, Steel Band Concert, 7:30 p.m., Brock Auditorium, Coates Building
Nov. 23, Symphony Orchestra Concert, 7:30 p.m., EKU Center for the Arts
Dec. 1, Flute Studio Recital, 7:30 p.m., Gifford Theatre, Campbell Building
Dec. 2, Saxophone Studio/Ensemble Concert, 7:30 p.m., Gifford Theatre, Campbell Building
Dec. 3-5, Deck the Halls Concert, 7 p.m. nightly, Keen Johnson Building, Price TBA
Dec. 3, Guitar Studio Recital, 7:30 p.m., Gifford Theatre, Campbell Building
Dec. 6, Horn Studio Recital, 5 p.m., Gifford Theatre, Campbell Building
Dec. 6, Clarinet Studio Recital, 7:30 p.m., Gifford Building, Campbell Building
Theatre
Wednesday, Sept. 23-Saturday, Sept. 26, 8 p.m. nightly, and Sunday, Sept. 27, 2 p.m., “Tesla’s Letters” by Jeffrey Stanley, Gifford Theatre, $5 for students and senior citizens, $6 for other adults, call 859-622-1323 (noon-4 p.m. weekdays) for ticket information.
Thursday, Oct. 22-Saturday, Oct. 24 and Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31, “The Ghostwalk at White Hall,” co-produced with the Kentucky State Parks, for prices and reservations, call 859-623-9178.
Wednesday, Nov. 18-Saturday, Nov. 21, 8 p.m. nightly, and Sunday, Nov. 22, 2 p.m., “Midsummer Night’s Dream” by William Shakespeare, Gifford Theatre, $5 for students and senior citizens, $6 for other adults, call 859-622-1323 (noon-4 p.m. weekdays) for ticket information.
Art
All exhibits in Giles Gallery. Call 859-622-8135 for Gallery hours.
Aug. 24-Sept. 10, faculty show in both galleries.
Sept. 21-Oct. 16, Impaired Perceptions, a black-and-white portrait series by photographer Brian Charles Steel, known for his sympathetic portrayals of individuals with disabilities (Upper Gallery) and sculpture exhibition by Walter Early (Lower Gallery).
Oct. 19-Dec. 4, second annual student artwork exhibit, presented by EKU Libraries. Visit EKU Libraries on Facebook Oct. 19-23 to vote for favorite piece. "People's Choice" awards will be presented on Oct. 27. Students should visit http://library.eku.edu/student-exhibit by Friday, Oct. 2, to submit their artwork.
Oct. 26-Nov. 13, painting exhibition by Robert McCann (Upper Gallery) and installation by Jonathan McFadden (Lower Gallery).
Oct. 27, Live @ Your Library, presentation and drawing demonstration by renowned fantasy illustrator Larry Elmore, time TBA, John Grant Crabbe Main Library, Room 204D.
Nov. 23-Dec. 10, graduating Bachelor of Fine Arts students in the Department of Art and Design will exhibit works in a variety of media.