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; and Theatre, 859-622-1315. An EKU Dance Theatre recital will be held in Spring 2017.
All events are open to the public at no charge unless otherwise indicated.
Theatre
Sept. 28-Oct. 2 – “Searching for Eden: The Diaries of Adam and Eve,” Gifford Theatre, Campbell Building, 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday. $5 for students and seniors; $6 for adults, 859-622-1323.
Nov. 16-20 – “The Cherry Orchard,” Gifford Theatre, Campbell Building, 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday. $5 for students and seniors; $6 for adults, 859-622-1323.
Music
Aug. 30 – Kris Kean, faculty recital, flute, 7:30 p.m., Gifford Theatre.
Sept. 13 – Joe Carucci, faculty recital, saxophone, 7:30 p.m., Brock Auditorium.
Sept. 15 – Rachel Taylor, faculty recital, piano, 7:30 p.m., Brock Auditorium.
Sept. 17 – Alan Beeler Memorial Concert, 7 p.m., Brock Auditorium.
Oct. 4 – Symphonic Wind Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., EKU Center for the Arts
Oct. 6 – Jazz Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Gifford Theatre
Oct. 11 – Choir Concert, 7:30 p.m., EKU Center for the Arts
Oct. 20 – Zach Marshall faculty recital, voice, 7:30 p.m., Gifford Theatre
Oct. 25 – Joyce Wolf Studio Recital, voice, 7:30 p.m., Brock Auditorium
Oct. 27 – Tuba/Euphonium Studio Recital, 7:30 p.m., Brock Auditorium
Oct. 30 – Jason Koontz, faculty recital, percussion, 5 p.m., Brock Auditorium
Nov. 1 – Guitar Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., O’Donnell Hall, Whitlock Building
Nov. 2 – Madison Winds, 7:30 p.m., Brock Auditorium
Nov. 7 – Zach Marshall Voice Studio Recital, 7:30 p.m., Pearl Buchanan Theatre, Keen Johnson Building
Nov. 9 – Percussion Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Brock Auditorium
Nov. 10 – EKos Vocal Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., O’Donnell Hall, Whitlock Building
Nov. 13 – String Orchestra, 3 p.m., Pearl Buchanan Theatre, Keen Johnson Building
Nov. 14 – Double Reed Recital, 7:30 p.m., Brock Auditorium
Nov. 15 – Symphonic Wind Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., EKU Center for the Arts
Nov. 16 – Flute Studio Recital, 7:30 p.m., Brock Auditorium
Nov. 17 – Trombone Studio Recital, 7:30 p.m., Brock Auditorium
Nov. 18 – Opera Scenes Dinner and Concert, 6 p.m., EKU Center for the Arts, Black Box Theatre (cost and other details TBA)
Nov. 21 – Orchestra Concert, 7:30 p.m., EKU Center for the Arts
Nov. 29 – Nate Siler, faculty recital, trombone, 7:30 p.m., Brock Auditorium
Nov. 30 – Saxophone Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Gifford Theatre
Dec. 1 – Jazz Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Gifford Theatre
Dec. 4 – Horn Studio Recital, 3 p.m., Gifford Theatre
Dec. 5 – Clarinet Choir/Studio, 7:30 p.m., Gifford Theatre
Dec. 6 – Guitar Studio Recital, 7:30 p.m., Gifford Theatre
Dec. 9-10 – Deck the Halls Dinner/Concert, 7 p.m. nightly, Keen Johnson Building Ballroom, costs and ticket information TBA, call 859-622-3266.
Art
Aug. 29-Sept. 23 – “Post Starboard, and Everything in Between,” sculptures by Rob Millard-Melendez; and “Beauty,” photography by Morgan Ford Willingham.
Oct. 3-26 – “Rebirth,” Giles Gallery, national juried graphic design exhibition of undergraduate work. Reception: Oct. 6, 5-7 p.m.
Oct. 31-Nov. 18 – “Currents,” Giles Gallery, exhibition by Georgetown College faculty Darrell Kincer (photography) and Daniel Graham (sculpture).
Dec. 4-15 – Bachelor of Fine Art Exhibition, Giles Gallery, graduating BFA students, various media. Opening reception: Dec. 4, 2-4 p.m.