February 25, 2009
University Center for the Arts
1400 Remington Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
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Thank you to everyone who helped the School of the Arts welcome the Casavant Organ to its new home in the University Center for the Arts this past weekend. The sold-out festival was very special, with powerful performances and touching tributes to Emeritus Professor Robert Cavarra. We are grateful to the Cavarra family, not only for their continued support of organ studies at CSU, but for their friendship as well.
This coming weekend is the opening of the very beautiful fairy tale La Cenerentol (Cinderella) by Gioacchino Rossini, presented by CSU Opera Theatre. Enjoy special themes, including a book drive and a dinner package collaboration with Café Vino.
Next Monday, don't miss a special Virtuoso Series Concert with CSU faculty Janet Morrow-King, Mezzo-Soprano, in her final recital before she retires this spring.
And please give a standing ovation to the Theatre Department as they took home first place in every category at last week's Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival.
We look forward to seeing you at the UCA soon!
Sincerely,
Marketing and Publicity Director, School of the Arts |
| OPERA THEATRE PRESENTS LA CENERENTOLA (CINDERELLA) |
CSU Opera Threatre explores the comedy and deep pathos of the storybook tale of La Cenerentola (Cinderella) by Gioacchino Rossini. Considered one of his finest vocal compositions, Opera Theatre portrays Cinderella in a whole new light. The production, under the direction of Voice faculty Tiffany Blake in her debut at CSU, is Rossini's adaptation to the classic fairy tale, presented in Italian with English supertitles.
 "This is a wonderful, funny, and beautiful piece to direct," says Blake. "The singers are full of energy and enthusiasm, and have a good feeling for the characters they're portraying." "Everyone has grown up with the story of Cinderella," says Blake. "To bring it to the stage set to the fantastic music of Rossini is exciting. There are many opportunities to explore both the outrageous humor and deep pathos of the piece." Special nightly themes couple with each performance. A book drive takes place each night, and the drive will benefit Invisible Children, a non-profit that provides resources to children of Northern Uganda. The book drive matches the theme of storybooks, which is paralleled by the stage design; each night the donated books will be placed on the bookshelf of the set.  Other special events include the Opening Night Gala and Silent Auction, Prospective Student Night with Talk-back, Café Vino Dinner Packages, and a Music Education Advocacy day complete with a Pre-Matinee Tea with Cinderella herself. READ MORE
 Amy Van Mechelen - Tisbe - is from Seattle, WA and is a first year grad student studying vocal performance. Amy is a versatile performer in the realm of musical theater, jazz, cabaret, and opera. Last semester she played Olga Olsen in Street Scene. READ MORE
Joshua Savage - Dandini - is a sophomore Vocal Performance major and Theatre minor, appearing in Menotti's Amahl and the Night Visitors, Verdi's Falstaff, and Weill's Street Scene. He has also been active in local theatre, most recently as "Jackie Sparks" in Bas Bleu's world premiere production of 1940's Radio Christmas Carol. READ MORE
Friday, February 27, Saturday, February 28, and Friday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 p.m., Griffin Concert Hall, UCA, $9/CSU students, $20/public, Children under 12 FREE with $20 ticket. Additional charges may apply for special events BUY TICKETS |
| VIRTUOSO SERIES CONCERTS |
 Hello and Goodbye! CSU Faculty Janet Morrow King, Mezzo-Soprano. In her final faculty recital, Dr. Morrow King and collaborative pianist David King will reprise some of their favorite works by Brahms, Clara and Robert Schumann, Fauré, Debussy and others. They will be joined by voice faculty colleagues Tiffany Blake and Todd Queen in the first performance of David King's newest composition, Mother Goose-Comedy & Tragedy, written for this trio. READ MORE
When & WhereMonday, March 2, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall, University Center for the Arts, $5/CSU students, $5/youth (ages 6 - 17), $10 public - BUY TICKETS, DOWNLOAD A POSTER
 Two World Premieres! CSU Faculty Ron Francois, Violin, and Friends. Joining Francois are Silvana Santinelli, piano; Charles Lawson, Clarinet; Joel Bacon, organ and harpsichord; Barbara Thiem, cello; Forest Greenough, double bass, Peter Sommer, saxophone; and Eric Hollenbeck percussion. READ MORE
When & WhereMonday, March 9, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall, University Center for the Arts, $5/CSU students, $5/youth (ages 6 - 17), $10 public - BUY TICKETS, DOWNLOAD A POSTER Virtuoso Series Concerts are followed by Meet the Artist receptions sponsored by:
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| CSU WINS KENNEDY CENTER THEATRE FESTIVAL AWARDS! |
CSU Theatre is proud to announce that The Distance From Here was the regional winner at the annual Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) last weekend.
The Distance From Here, by Neil LaBute, is an intense look at the dark side of American suburbia and was performed at CSU last fall. Pending the conclusion of the eight regional competitions, four productions will be invited for a final performance at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC. Selections will be announced next week.
Said Theatre Division Director, and Distance director, Walt Jones about the festival experience, "The audience was super supportive and nice to the performers, stopping them [during the festival] and sitting down to talk with them about it. On the night of the performance, the audience was alternately cheering, laughing, crying and then leaped to their feet 'just like they do in the movies' I heard someone say."
Additionally, junior performing arts major Christina Fontana won one of only two stage management awards; in Tech Olympics senior performing arts major Annaleigh Timmerman won the fastest knot-tying event; and for the fifth time, CSU took home the Golden Hand Truck award recognizing the most efficient load in and esprit de corps. |
| JAZZ ENSEMBLES CONCERT |
 Jazz Ensembles Concert with Special Guest Walt Weiskopf, Saxophone
Renowned saxophonist and composer Walt Weiskopft joins CSU Jazz Ensembles I and II for a concert featuring music composed and arranged by the artist. Mr. Weiskopf has distinguished himself in the jazz world with his numerous critically acclaimed recordings, books, and compositions, as well as with performances with Frank Sinatra, Buddy Rich, and Steely Dan. READ MORE, DOWNLOAD A POSTER
 Jazz concerts at Colorado State University are sponsored in-part by The Scene Magazine.
When and Where
Wednesday, March 4, 7:30 p.m., Griffin Concert Hall, UCA, $5/CSU students, $5/ youth (6-17), $10/public BUY TICKETS
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| FACULTY ART EXHIBITION |
 Enjoy First Annual Faculty Art Exhibition featuring excellent work by the faculty and staff of the Department of Art at Colorado State University. Artists include Gary Voss, Haley Bates, Tom Lundberg, Suzanne Faris, Kim Ferrer, Natalie Barnes, Dave Yust (shown), Sanam Emami, and Gary Hubriegste.
Through February 28 at the Hatton Gallery in the Visual Arts Building. The exhibit is FREE and open to the public. | |
| TRIVIA CONTEST - TICKETS & RESTAURANT GIFT CERTIFICATE |
Question: What does Opera Theatre director Tiffany Blake say about directing Rossini's La Cenerentola (Cinderella), opening this Friday, February 27th?
Send your answer to jennifer.clary@colostate.edu by noon on Thursday February 26th, and you'll be entered to win 2 free tickets to see the opera Cinderella, plus a $5 gift certificate from Mugs Coffee Lounge.
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| UPCOMING EVENTS |
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Don't miss out on the Pick 6 Music Pass where you can get tickets to 6 concerts for the price of 5 - on sale through March 25. Pass is for admission to 5 Ensemble/Virtuoso Series Concerts and 1 Guest Artist Performance for just $55. A $10 savings over buying individual tickets! Contact the Box Office at 970.491.TIXS or online at www.csutix.com. | |
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