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Performing Arts Events Theatre March 23-27 • Life’s a Dream by Pedro Calderon de la Barca (Adapted by Adrian Mitchell and John Barton) 8 p.m. | University Theatre On the advice of an astrologer, a king imprisons his infant son for fear he will grow up to rebel against him. The play explores illusion and reality, fate and free will, tyranny and kindness. Sometimes violent and dramatic, sometimes thoughtful and comic, this masterful classic has entertained audiences for nearly 400 years.
Music March 26 • Glory and Grandeur 8 p.m. | Southminster Church With the U of L Wind Orchestra and special guests Adam Mason, Jodi Bartell and Matt Groenheide. March 29 • Haydn’s Creation 8 p.m. | Southminster United Church Features Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra, Vox Musica, U of L Singers and soloists Dr. Janet Youngdahl (soprano), Dr. Sandra Stringer (mezzo-soprano), Dr. Blaine Hendsbee (tenor), George Evelyn (bass) and John Conlon (baritone). April 7 • U of L Jazz Concert 8 p.m. | University Theatre Features U of L Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Dr. David Renter. Special guest is saxophonist Mace Hubbard from Atlanta Georgia.
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Art April 9 and 10 • Global Drums! 8 p.m. | University Theatre Steel Drums, African Drums, Taiko Ensemble, Brazilian Samba Ensemble and more! April 17 • Faculty Artists & Friends: An American in Paris 8 p.m. | University Recital Hall Explore the French connection, a cross-Atlantic musical exchange between American composers studying in Paris and French composers influenced by jazz and blues. April 18 • Faculty Artists & Friends: An American in Paris 2 p.m. | Medicine Hat Esplanade Studio Theatre May 1 • 1940s Big Band Jazz 8 p.m. | Southminster Church Features Dr. David Renter’s Contemporary Jazz Works Orchestra with guests Anna Young (soprano) and Nick Sullivan (trombone). May 4 • “We’ll Meet Again” 7:30 p.m. | Lethbridge Public Library Music faculty and students present popular and classical music from the Second World War. Free admission.
March 12-April 9 • Semiotica: The Persuasion of Text Helen Christou Gallery Curator: Emily McCormick, museum studies intern Moving away from traditional art styles, this exhibition features work from the U of L Art Collection and explores conceptual art involving written language. March 12-April 9 • Annual Curated Student Exhibition U of L Main Gallery Curator: Sandra Dyck Reception: 8 p.m. | March 12
For more information about any of these events, visit: WWW.ULETHbridge.CA/ FINEARTS/EVENTS To purchase tickets for music or theatre performances, call the box office at 403-329-2616. art Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and open until 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays. Admission is free.
April 16-June 4 • The 1940s Helen Christou Gallery Curators: Jarrett Duncan and Kasia Sosnowski, museum studies interns In conjunction with Historic Lethbridge week, this exhibition features works from the U of L Art Collection and Galt Museum and archives. April 20 and 21 • Art Student Open House Student artwork in a wide variety of media is exhibited throughout the art department, and visitors can visit the excellent facilities, studios and workshops.
Summer camp fun The U of L Faculty of Fine Arts Drama and Art Camps offers children exciting opportunities to create a sculpture, paint a picture, write a play or appear on stage. There are lots of week-long camps to choose from, running weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information about summer camps offered at the U of L, visit: www.ulethbridge.ca/sportrec
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