Fine Arts Series 2016-17

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STREET BEAT SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

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7:30PM

Street Beat delivers an explosion of urban percussion, rhythm and dance!

This outrageously fun and fiery troop utilizes junk, common household items, and found objects as their percussion instruments. The group fuses the sonic boom of drums with urban street choreography and the results are electric! Audiences have gone crazy for Street Beat’s infectious blend of African, Cuban, Latin, and hip hop rhythms combined with colorful, energetic dancing. This season kickoff event will be the best party of the year!

Location

Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, Saint John's University

Tickets Adult: $22 Senior: $19 Staff: $12 Student: $10

What to expect This show is for you if you’re a fan of STOMP and enjoy high-energy, hip-hop inspired music and dance. This show may not be for you if you don’t enjoy loud experiences or if you prefer more traditional performances.

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HERITAGE BLUES ORCHESTRA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

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7:30PM

Blues lovers rave about Heritage Blues Orchestra, calling them a “one-band blues festival!”

The Heritage Blues Orchestra Quintet performs music that takes audiences on a journey through the American South to explore the very roots of the blues: haunting work songs, hand clapping gospel and gritty low-down blues are just some of the genres they touch on.

Beginning with the Middle Passage and moving from chain-gangs and juke joints to church pews, Louisiana bayous to back country porches, their music is a testament to the beauty and legacy of African-American music.

Location

Escher Auditorium, College of Saint Benedict

Tickets Adult: $25 Senior: $22 Staff: $15 Student: $10

What to expect You will love this show if you’re a fan of the blues and like exploring American roots music.

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In the news “Heritage Blues Orchestra is dedicated to reviving and keeping alive the blues. Their repertoire is encyclopedic, a survey of blues styles from field hollers to spirituals, Delta blues to big-city Chicago electric blues.”

– Vintage Guitar Magazine

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MAX POLLAK RUMBATAP FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

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7:30PM & 10:00PM

Max Pollak is a visionary force within the tap community, a true master of his craft.

He is recognized worldwide as the first person to merge Afro-Cuban music and dance with American tap and body percussion.

RumbaTap is the highly-stylized result of intermingling these dynamic genres. Featuring three Latin musicians and two tap dancers, the ensemble pairs the fire and passion of Afro-Cuban rhythms and movements with the energy and precision of tap. The results are sizzling stage shows that have earned countless accolades. Even if you can’t chew gum while walking, you’ll want to get up and move your body after seeing Max Pollak’s RumbaTap! The theater transforms into a relaxed nightclub setting for this concert! Table seats enjoy beverages served right to their candle-lit table.

Max Pollak: RumbaTap Dance Club Performance Love to dance? Max and his band will take the stage again at 10 p.m. but this time the cabaret tables will be cleared away to make room for a dance floor. All tickets are just $10!

If it was hard to stay in your seat for the first show, join us for the second!

Watch our website for coming details about a social dance workshop with the artist earlier in the week. Then come out and show off what you learned!

Dance Club Performance recommended for ages 12+.

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Photo credit: Amy C. Miller

Location

Gorecki Family Theater, College of Saint Benedict

Tickets Tier 1 Table Seats | Adult: $30 Senior: $27 Staff: $20 Student: $10 Tier 2 | Adult: $25 Senior: $22 Staff: $15 Student: $10 Dance Club Performance: All tickets $10

What to expect You’ll like Max Pollak if you enjoy tap dance, appreciate high energy performances, or like Latin and Afro-Cuban music and rhythms.

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KENNY BARRON TRIO FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7

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7:30PM

NEA Jazz Master and legendary pianist Kenny Barron has an unmatched ability to mesmerize audiences with his smooth and elegant style, sensitive melodies, and infectious rhythms. Jazz Weekly calls him “the most lyrical piano player of our time.”

Barron has appeared on hundreds of recordings, as both a band leader and sideman, playing with notable musicians like Dave Holland, Ron Carter, Stan Getz, and Regina Carter. One of the most admired pianists in jazz today, this concert will feature Barron performing alongside his dream-team of bassist Kiyoshi Kitagawa and drummer Johnathan Blake.

The theater transforms into a relaxed nightclub setting for this concert! Table seats enjoy beverages served right to their candle-lit table.

Location

Gorecki Family Theater, College of Saint Benedict

Tickets Tier 1 Tier 2

Adult: $30 Senior: $27 Staff: $20 Student: $10 Adult: $25 Senior: $22 Staff: $15 Student: $10

What to expect You’ll like Kenny Barron if you are into piano and live jazz in a range of styles – from standards to more contemporary tunes.

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PASTICHE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14

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8:00PM & FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3

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8:00PM

It’s always different – it’s always enjoyable!

CSB/SJU’s talented music faculty are active solo performers, conductors and teachers throughout the US. Each year, they coordinate their schedules to perform together as the ensemble Pastiche! Programs feature a wide range of instrumental and vocal music from the Baroque to the 21st century. They’re always searching for those special gems – the rarities and lesser known music that fit perfectly into non-traditional recital programs. This is music that deserves to be heard and shared in live performance!

Pastiche presents evenings filled with great works of chamber music and opera from a range of composers – some you’ve heard of, others will be new to you!

Location

October 14: Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, Saint John's University February 3: Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, Saint John’s University

Tickets Adult: $12 Senior: $7 Student/Youth: $8 Staff: $7 CSB/SJU Student: $7

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ORCHESTRAL LUNACY

TOMÁŠ KUBÍNEK SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15

WITH THE CSB / SJU ORCHESTRA

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7:30PM

He’s a certified lunatic and master of the impossible, and he’s back! The physical poet, needless risk-taker, and all-around clown Tomáš Kubínek returns to CSB/SJU for a second time, after he had audiences in stitches back in 2010.

This time, Maestro Kubínek will play with his penchant for classical music, putting CSB/SJU’s student orchestra to the test with his absurd inventions, vaudevillian masterpieces, and all-out-anarchy. The night’s repertoire will feature orchestral works

by Mozart, Dvorák, Bach, Beethoven, and Verdi with a touch of the Three Stooges.

Orchestral Lunacy is the only way to describe the wildly inventive and entertaining show that will make audiences cry with joyous laughter.

Conversation with the Conductor: Dr. J. David Arnott will lead a free, informal discussion about the night’s repertoire beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Instrumental Rehearsal Hall, BAC. Join us to learn a little more about the music you’ll hear.

Location

Escher Auditorium, College of Saint Benedict

Tickets Adult: $22 Senior: $19 Staff: $12 Student: $10

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What to expect You’ll enjoy Tomáš Kubínek if you enjoy poking a little fun at classical music, slapstick humor, or lighthearted entertainment.

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COMPLEXIONS CONTEMPORARY BALLET SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22

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7:30PM

Complexions Contemporary Ballet delivers exciting, genre-defying performances that transcend traditions and blur the boundaries between ballet and contemporary dance.

Founded by Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson, both alumni of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Complexions is known for its athletic, push-it-to-the-max style, employing choreography that delights audiences while keeping them on their toes. This company celebrates differences – different cultures, different genres, different ideas - which is the inspiration for their varied and exciting repertoire. Complexions has performed on stages around the world, as well as on the hit TV show “So You Think You Can Dance” – don’t miss this chance to see this renowned company perform live!

Location

Escher Auditorium, College of Saint Benedict

Tickets Adult: $25 Senior: $22 Staff: $15 Student: $10

What to expect You’ll like this performance if you are a fan of ballet that can also swing toward contemporary and hip hop styles.

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In the news “Cross-cultural ballet with attitude...wearing toe shoes has never looked like so much fun.”

-Washington Post

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SULTANS OF STRING FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28

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7:30PM

Hailed as "Canada’s ambassadors of musical diversity," the Sultans of String thrill audiences with their genre-hopping celebration of global rhythms.

Violinist Chris McKhool grew up in a Lebanese-Egyptian home bursting with musical energy and diversity. When he first heard Kevin LalibertĂŠ play rumba rhythms on flamenco guitar, he knew he found a kindred musical spirit. Combining their love of complex global traditions and melodies, the Sultans of String was formed.

The group has expanded to include new members, instruments, and musical elements from around the world: A dash of Spanish flamenco here, a bit of French Manouche Gypsy-jazz there, and a sprinkle of Arabic, Celtic or Cuban rhythms, for good measure. This awardwinning group celebrates musical fusion and human creativity with warmth and virtuosity.

Location

Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, Saint John's University

Tickets Adult: $22 Senior: $19 Staff: $12 Student: $10

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What to expect You’ll love this performance if you enjoy world music fusion and expert musicianship. You may not enjoy if this performance if you prefer your world music concerts focused on one culture or genre.

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MERCY KILLERS

A PLAY BY MICHAEL MILLIGAN DIRECTED BY TOM OPPENHEIM

THURS., NOVEMBER 10 & FRI., NOVEMBER 11

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7:30PM

Mercy Killers is an unflinching look at what can go wrong with health care in the United States, even when you’ve done everything right.

This poignant performance traces the emotional journey of a man who fights for his wife’s life using every resource he can muster. Joe, a blue-collar mechanic with a red state perspective, is a staunch believer in the American way of life. But when his beloved wife is diagnosed with cancer, Joe finds the bedrock of his life and ideals shifting under him. Mercy Killers is a surprisingly tender love story about an everyday American who ultimately must grapple with an act he never imagined himself capable of.

Panel discussions exploring the complex issues raised in the play will follow each performance. *Adult content and strong language.

Location Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, Saint John's University

Tickets Adult: $22 Senior: $19 Staff: $12 Student: $10

What to expect You’ll appreciate this performance if you enjoy exploring complex social issues through art. You may not like this show if you dislike plays that tackle difficult social content.

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AMAHL & THE NIGHT VISITORS FRI., NOVEMBER 18 @ 7:30PM • SAT., NOVEMBER 19 SUN., NOVEMBER 20 @ 2:00PM

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In 2008, through an exceptional turn of events, Saint John’s Abbey acquired a set of amazing artifacts: 23 life-sized, awe inspiring puppets, commissioned by Queen Elizabeth II, and created by the Little Angel Puppet Theatre of London, England. Since their arrival in Minnesota, much care and attention has been showered on these unique pieces of art in order to ready them for a 50th Anniversary performance celebrating their 1967 creation.

Amahl and the Night Visitors is a one act opera performed in English. The libretto tells the simple, yet powerful story of the Three Magi who stop for a night on their journey to Bethlehem and meet a special young boy named Amahl. What transpires is a heart-warming, rarely-heard story that complements the traditional Christmas story. This collaboration between the Saint John’s Abbey, Saint John’s Preparatory School, Fine Arts Programming and the CSB/SJU Music Department features a cast of live singers, musicians, and puppeteers.

Location

Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, Saint John's University

Tickets Adult: $20 Senior: $17 Staff: $10 Student: $10

What to expect You’ll enjoy this performance if you like puppetry or shows that prominently feature talented central Minnesota youth.

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BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA FEATURING LIZ VICE

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3

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7:30PM

A Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas show is a roof-raising celebration of the season!

The Blind Boys of Alabama are both living legends and modern day innovators. From humble beginnings, the group has borrowed from old musical traditions to forge a new gospel sound for the 21st century, collaborating with artists like Justin Vernon (of Bon Iver), Patty Griffin, and Taj Mahal.

The original members first harmonized together as youth at the Alabama Institute for the Negro Blind in the 1930s, toured the American South during the Jim Crow era, and sang at benefits for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Through it all, the Blind Boys have endured and flourished thanks to their visionary sound and incredible blended harmonies.

This holiday concert will feature gospel standards and new holiday songs from their “Talkin’ Christmas!” and “Go Tell it on the Mountain” albums. Along for the ride is dynamic gospel-soul singer Liz Vice, who will perform an opening set. Her gospel, soul and R&B infused songs celebrate her deep-rooted spirituality.

Location

Escher Auditorium, College of Saint Benedict

Tickets Adult: $30 Senior: $27 Staff: $20 Student: $10

What to expect You’ll enjoy this show if you like legendary gospel, celebratory, revival-style Christmas concerts and a mix of traditional and contemporary music.

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MANUAL CINEMA ADA/AVA SATURDAY, JANUARY 21

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7:30PM

In a mesmerizing hybrid of cinema and live stage show, Manual Cinema uses the medium of shadow puppetry to create poignant and surreal stories.

Twin sisters Ada and Ava have lived their whole lives together until, suddenly, Ava dies. Ada is haunted by grief, solitarily marking time in the patterns of a life built for two. Set within a New England gothic landscape, Ada/Ava uses the fantastic and the supernatural to explore mourning and melancholy, as well as notions of self and identity.

Featuring more than 300 paper puppets manipulated by five puppeteers and three musicians performing an original score live, this visually stunning story is brought to life in full view of the audience; nothing is hidden behind the scenes.

Best for ages 10+.

Performance length: approximately 60 minutes, with a Q&A session following.

Location

Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, Saint John's University

Tickets Adult: $22 Senior: $19 Staff: $12 Student: $10

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What to expect You’ll like the show if you enjoy contemporary theater, one-of-a-kind experiences or are fascinated by questions like “how did they do that?”

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In the news “To describe Manual Cinema as just a shadow puppet show is to say Pixar makes cartoons.”

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STEP AFRIKA! SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4

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7:30PM

Get in step!

Step Afrika! returns for another exhilarating performance that celebrates the uniquely American tradition of stepping at the beginning of Black History Month.

Stepping is a dance form that uses the body as a percussive instrument to create rhythms that pound the floor and fill the air in super-charged performances. The stepping tradition grew out of song and dance rituals practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities and shares a lineage with African foot dances.

Step Afrika! blends stepping with traditional African dances and live drumming to create pulse-pounding, foot-stomping, hand-clapping performances that audiences love!

Location

Escher Auditorium, College of Saint Benedict

Tickets Adult: $25 Senior: $22 Staff: $15 Student: $10

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What to expect You’ll love this show if you’re a fan of tap and hip-hop dance, high-energy performances and shows that explore culturally diverse art forms.

Photo cretid: Tony Powell

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SIERRA LEONE'S

REFUGEE ALL STARS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11

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7:30PM

Formed in a West African refugee camp, Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars have risen from the ashes of war to bring the world songs of hope, faith and joy.

Since embarking on their incredible journey, the All Stars have released four of the most acclaimed world music albums of the last decade. They have performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages and matured into one of Africa’s top touring bands. They also now play an important role as spokespersons for the ever-increasing millions of refugees worldwide. The All Stars are an example of the redeeming power of music and the ability of the human spirit to persevere through hardship and emerge with optimism intact.

After a 10-year adventure that has taken them from the squalor of refugee camps to the world’s biggest stages, Africa’s most inspirational band continues to ascend as they share their message of peace and hope.

Location

Escher Auditorium, College of Saint Benedict

Tickets Adult: $25 Senior: $22 Staff: $15 Student: $10

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Photo credit: Jay Dickman

What to expect You’ll love this show if you are a fan of Ladysmith Black Mambazo and enjoy inspiring global music, African reggae rhythms, and uplifting performances with a socially conscious message.

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Dr. Jerry and Patty Wetterling – St. Joseph Family Chiropractic

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VOICEPLAY SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18

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7:30PM

Original. Imaginative. Ridiculous. Origimagidiculous!

What began as a street-corner barbershop act, evolved into wowing crowds at Florida’s biggest theme parks, and grew into their dazzling appearance on NBC’s fourth season of “The Sing-Off.” Members of VoicePlay have created a unique style – moving from Disney favorites one minute to Frankie Vallie or One Direction the next. Their clever and inventive arrangements and hilarious skits make this show a hit for all ages. VoicePlay’s concerts simply have to be heard to be believed.

Location

Escher Auditorium, College of Saint Benedict

Tickets Adult: $25 Senior: $22 Staff: $15 Student: $10

What to expect If you’re a fan of a capella and televised talent shows, VoicePlay’s comedic skits and tight harmonies will make this your favorite show of the season!

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HYPNOTIC BRASS ENSEMBLE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25

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7:30PM

Incendiary. Mesmerizing. Irrepressibly raucous. One thing is certain, you’ve never heard brass like this!

One of the most pulse-pounding brass groups on the scene today hails from the south side of Chicago. Hypnotic Brass Ensemble freely mix rich brass traditions with generous doses of hip hop, soul and funk, creating a boisterous blend that is just barely contained in their live stage shows.

The band is made up of seven brothers who have performed around the globe with stars like Mos Def, Erykah Badu, Prince and Wu Tang Clan. Their song “War” was featured on the soundtrack for the film, The Hunger Games.

Location

Escher Auditorium, College of Saint Benedict

Tickets Adult: $25 Senior: $22 Staff: $15 Student: $10

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What to expect This show is for you if you love big, bold New Orleans style brass with a mix of urban influences or if you have a soft spot for marching bands.

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In the news “Trafficking in a free-flowing blend of jazz, hip-hop and Afrobeat, the group can resemble the world’s funkiest marching band one minute, an unhinged New Orleans funeral procession the next.”

-Los Angeles Times

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LAS CAFETERAS FRIDAY, MARCH 17

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9:00PM

Las Cafeteras seamlessly fuse traditional Afro-Mexican music with modern rhythms and rich storytelling to create a fresh urban folk sound from the streets of East Los Angeles.

Based in the folk music sounds of Son Jarocho, their inspiring lyrics in English, Spanish and Spanglish reflect a story that is at once uniquely East LA yet universal in appeal.

Their infectious sound is brought to life by a host of eclectic instruments, which includes jaranas, requinto, a donkey jawbone, a West African bass instrument called the Marimbol, cajón, and a wooden platform called the Tarima used to dance Zapateado.

More Dancing – Less Sitting!

This show is meant for dancing and there will be plenty of room to do just that at this concert! That’s why we’re moving this show to the Gorecki Dining & Conference Center Ballroom. The seating will be limited but the dance floor won’t be.

Watch our website for coming details about a Zapateado/social dance workshop with the artist earlier in the week!

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Photo credit: Rafael Cardenas

Location

Gorecki Dining & Conference Center Ballroom, College of Saint Benedict

Tickets General Admission Adult: $15 Senior: $12 Staff: $12 Student: $10

What to expect This performance is for you if you enjoy dance music that crosses genres and musical borders and if you like music that honors tradition as it springboards to new territory. This may not be the performance for you if you dislike social commentary in your performances.

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THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS SATURDAY, MARCH 18

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7:30PM

This bluegrass band is just as comfortable at a dirt road pickin’ session as they are on a concert hall stage.

Tradition and innovation are hallmarks of bluegrass and this quintet of string players (dobro, guitar, fiddle, double bass and banjo) skip comfortably from ancient jigs to radio ditties to spacious new experimentation. The Infamous Stringdusters joyously embody and carry forward the spirit of Bill Monroe, John Hartford, Earl Scruggs and David Bromberg. Grounded in the traditions of the past, this talented band has the chops and confidence to move the genre into new and exciting directions.

Location

Escher Auditorium, College of Saint Benedict

Tickets Adult: $25 Senior: $22 Staff: $15 Student: $10

What to expect This concert will not disappoint bluegrass lovers! If you appreciate Americana and roots music and enjoy exceptional musicianship, this is the performance for you.

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In the news The Infamous Stringdusters “…don’t leave bluegrass behind; they’re stretching it from within.” -New York Times

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RANI ARBO & DAISY MAYHEM

AMERICAN SPIRITUAL SATURDAY, MARCH 25

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WITH THE CSB WOMEN’S CHORUS

7:30PM

Music is powerful alchemy. In one moment — by the kitchen radio, in church, in the car, in a concert hall — music can rewire and heal our spirits.

In American Spiritual, Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem lead audiences in a bona fide revival.

There’s no tent, no potluck dinner — and no preaching, unless you count the band’s uproarious stories. Instead, this charismatic quartet mines 200 years of folk and spiritual songs that explore and revive the human spirit. From a lush setting of Tennyson’s “Crossing the Bar” to old American shape note hymns, prison work songs, blues, gospel and original compositions, American Spiritual draws on the rich history of roots music to find songs that uplift and connect audiences. The CSB Women’s Chorus will lend their beautiful harmonies to this performance, creating a truly special experience.

Location

Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, Saint John's University

Tickets Adult: $25 Senior: $22 Staff: $15 Student: $10

What to expect If you like spine-tingling, soul-shaking harmonies that feature blazing fiddle one minute and hushed Appalachian hymns the next, this is the concert for you.

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UNITED STATES NAVY CONCERT BAND MONDAY, MARCH 27

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7:00PM

The United States Navy Concert Band is the premier wind ensemble of the U.S. Navy.

Comprised of some of the finest musicians in the world, this ensemble presents a wide array of marches, patriotic selections and modern wind ensemble repertoire. As the original ensemble of the Navy Band, the Concert Band has been performing public concerts and participating in high-profile events for more than 90 years. This is a unique opportunity to see them play live!

This will be an extremely popular performance. Don't wait to reserve your tickets; call the Box Office today!

Location

Escher Auditorium, College of Saint Benedict

Tickets This is a free event but tickets are required.

Limit of 4 tickets per household.

Not available online.

What to expect If you enjoy stellar musicianship that features patriotic marches that stir the heart and honor our nation’s service men and women, you will love this concert!

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CSB/SJU THEATER DEPARTMENT

2016/2017 SEASON

TICKETS GO ON SALE AUGUST 29, 2016 The Homecoming

By Harold Pinter, directed by Sean Dooley Colman Theater, College of Saint Benedict October 13 -16 & October 20 -22

The Bacchae

By Euripides, directed by Kaarin Johnston Gorecki Family Theater, College of Saint Benedict November 10 -13 & November 17-19

Fools

By Neil Simon, directed by Sean Dooley Colman Theater, College of Saint Benedict February 23 -February 28

Stop Kiss

By Diana Son, directed by Kaarin Johnston Gorecki Family Theater, College of Saint Benedict March 30 -April 2 & April 6 -8

Kinespheric Encounters

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LIZ VICE TRIO SATURDAY, APRIL 8

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7:30PM

Come what may, Liz Vice is gonna let it shine!

Gospel, soul and R&B combine in the powerful vocals of this inspiring, up-and-coming artist. Liz Vice is dedicated to making positive change through her genuine yet playful approach to soul-filled music. Her debut album, “There’s a Light,” celebrates her deeprooted spirituality.

Vice is an unlikely breakout artist - she’ll be the first to tell you that she never intended to share her singing with anyone. In her teens she was diagnosed with kidney failure and didn’t expect to live past 20. She’s overcome the odds with a survivor’s spirit, discovering that sometimes we have to travel dark roads and long nights before the sun can illuminate our true path.

Location

Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, Saint John's University

Tickets Adult: $22 Senior: $19 Staff: $12 Student: $10

What to expect You’ll love this show if you enjoy dynamic, soulful vocals that embrace spirituality and celebrate life.

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A NUMBER

BY CARYL CHURCHILL

WED., APRIL 19, THURS., APRIL 20 & FRI., APRIL 21

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7:30PM

A Number tackles profound questions of identity and notions of “self” as it unknots the tangled story between a father and son.

Forty years ago Salter’s life hit rock bottom. His son had been so neglected that he was out of control and was no longer the beautiful baby Salter remembered. Salter’s solution was to have the boy cloned and give the original son to the state. Salter raised the clone in idyllic conditions.

Fast forward to the present day and Salter’s clone is a grown man. Disturbing hospital records reveal that he is just one among “a number” of clones that were secretly made. Now the son confronts his father about the truth of his past and his identity.

Tom Darnall plays the father, Salter.

Adam Houghton plays the son and clones, Bernard 1, Bernard 2, and Michael Black.

A Number is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

Location

Colman Theater, College of Saint Benedict

Tickets Adult: $20 Senior: $17 Staff: $10 Student: $10

What to expect You’ll like this show if you enjoy contemporary theater that asks more questions than it answers.

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TIERNEY SUTTON SATURDAY, APRIL 22

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WITH THE CSB/SJU JAZZ ENSEMBLE

7:30PM

Vocalist Tierney Sutton, backed by the talented CSB/SJU Jazz Ensemble, will have the Escher Auditorium swinging in this high-energy, big band concert!

This 7-time Grammy nominated vocalist has been touring and recording for over 20 years.

She’s often described as a “musician’s singer” who uses her voice like an instrument. She received critical acclaim for her recent “After Blue” project, an intimate, jazz inspired reimagining of the legacy of Joni Mitchell.

No stranger to the best jazz venues in the country, Tierney has headlined at the Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center and Jazz At Lincoln Center.

“A serious jazz artist who takes the whole enterprise to another level.” – The New York Times

Location

Escher Auditorium, College of Saint Benedict

Tickets Adult: $22 Senior: $19 Staff: $12 Student: $10

What to expect You’ll enjoy this performance if you like smoking jazz vocals and big band era sounds. You’ll also enjoy this show if you like concerts that feature the talents of student musicians at the top of their game.

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VISUAL ARTS SERIES Benedicta Arts Center Gorecki Gallery

Gallery info desk: 320-363-5777 Gallery Hours Daily 10am-9pm • Sunday Noon-9pm

Josie Lewis Dawn Be Dark

June 17 – September 25, 2016

Artist Reception: September 23 • 5 to 7pm Jose Lewis is a mixed media artist. Her work includes finely detailed patterns and repetitions of many small visual elements that are combined in a meditative process.

Jen Scheuer

The Order of Things October 7 – December 11, 2016

Artist Reception: November 18 • 5 to 7pm In The Order of Things, Jennifer Scheuer visualizes The Doctrine of Signatures, a theory that the world is made of signatures that can inform us how to heal our own bodies. Scheuer is an artist and collaborative printer invested in lithography and the history of print. Scheuer holds the position of Printmaking Specialist at Cornell University.

Stephanie Trenchard Patterns January 9 – April 16, 2017

Artist Reception: February 3 • 5 to 7pm Stephanie Trenchard works in multiple mediums: glass and oil paint. Patterns is a collection of abstract oil paintings and narrative sand cast glass sculptures that together tell stories of places and histories.

Alexa Carson [Extra]ordinary

May 1 – July 16, 2017

Artist Reception: May 1 • 5 to 7pm [Extra]ordinary highlights the value and beauty of native wildlife which so often goes unnoticed.

Acrylic paintings on canvas and antique book paper will showcase species that can be seen and enjoyed in our own backyards and parks. Through this collection of paintings, artist Alexa Carson seeks to foster a sense of wonder and an appreciation of the natural world that surrounds us.

Nancy Morrow “In Care of …”

August 14 – October 20, 2017

Artist Reception: October 20 • 5 to 7pm “In Care of…” invites the viewer to reflect on the transformative journey that happens when providing care to and being called upon to speak for another. Using assistive products as points of departure, the works on paper contemplate issues of time, humility, altruism, responsibility, personhood and assimilation.

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Saint John’s Art Center Alice R. Rogers Gallery & Target Gallery

Art Center info desk: 320-363-2701 Gallery Hours Daily Noon-6pm • Thursday Noon-9pm

JD Jorgenson Time and Place

May 27 – October 16, 2016

Artist Reception: October 13 • 5 to 7pm JD’s clay work focuses on three components: time, place and material. Jorgenson’s work uses native clay, wood firings, as well as techniques learned during his apprenticeship at The Saint John’s Pottery Studio combined with current approaches.

Scott Murphy like the unaware

October 31, 2016 – January 13, 2017

Artist Reception: December 1 • 5 to 7pm Scott Murphy is an artist, anthropologist and teacher specializing in book arts, photography and comparative religion who produces handmade paper, artist books, broadsides and photographs, which explore the beauty, absurdity, simplicity and complexity of existence.

CSB/SJU Faculty Show Art Biennale January 30 – March 19, 2017

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Artist Reception: February 2 • 5 to 7pm Work by CSB/SJU Art Department members Carol Brash, Dennis Frandrup, OSB, Jim Hendershot, Sam Johnson, David Paul Lange, OSB, Rachel Melis, Scott Murphy, Simon-Hoa Phan, OSB, Elaine Rutherford, Andrea Shaker and Joe Singewald. Media include: book arts, ceramics, painting, photography, printmaking, video, sculpture and art historical research.

SENIORS

CSB/SJU Senior Art Exhibition April 10 – May 14, 2017

Artist Reception: April 22 • 1 to 3pm Featuring work in a variety of media from this year’s senior art majors.

Jesse Albrecht After Action Review

June 19 – September 22, 2017

Artist Reception: September 21 • 5 to 7pm Jesse Albrecht is a ceramic and mixed media artist whose work for this exhibit is informed by his experiences as a combat veteran. His art has allowed him to capture the overwhelming cultural, mental, and physical experience of both serving in Iraq and transitioning home.

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INFORMATION HOW TO ORDER TICKETS By mail

Box office hours

Mail payment with ticket requests or call the Box Office to request an order form.

Benedicta Arts Center (BAC) at CSB Academic Year Hours Monday-Saturday: 10am-6pm

Box Office—Benedicta Arts Center College of Saint Benedict 37 S. College Avenue St. Joseph, MN 56374

By phone

Call (320) 363-5777

Online

Summer Box Office Hours (Through August 28) Monday-Friday: Noon-4pm Stephen B. Humphrey (SBH) Theater Box Office at SJU Open 2 hours prior to events

www.csbsju.edu/wow

In person

Visit the BAC Box Office at CSB

ACCESSIBILITY Patrons are encouraged to request services that will enhance their experience in our facilities.

Service Request Code WCS Wheelchair Accessible Seating on the ground floor is barrier free with ramping for easy access from the lobby, restrooms and parking.

LV

Low-vision seating is available. Make advance arrangements through the Box Office.

AD

Audio Description is provided with one month advance notice.

LP

Large Print Programs are available in the lobby or request one from an usher.

BP

Braille Programs are provided if requested at least one month in advance of the event.

PE Phonic Ear Sound Enhancement systems amplify stage dialogue or music. Patrons may pick up their individual receiver in the lobby prior to the performance or request one from an usher.

ASL American Sign Language: Please email the Box Office at bacinfo@csbsju.edu at least one month in advance to request interpretation for performances.

Tickets may be purchased by using the phone relay services for the Deaf by dialing 711.

MA Moveable Arm Seats are available for transfer from wheelchair or for patrons who need more space.

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THINGS TO REMEMBER Can’t make it to the show?

Don’t worry! As long as you call 48 hours in advance, we’ll gladly exchange your tickets to a different performance. Some exclusions do apply, but we’re here to help!

Need somewhere to stay?

Our preferred hotel is the Holiday Inn & Suites in St. Cloud.

• (320) 253-9000 • www.holidayinn.com/stcloudmn

Early Bird Discounts!

Do you think you’ll be ordering 10 or more tickets this season? If so, take advantage of significant savings with the Early Bird Discount! Order 10-19 tickets by August 15 and receive two more tickets for free! Order 20+ tickets by August 15 and receive four more tickets for free! *Note: Early Bird complimentary tickets cannot be used for all Tier One seating, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Street Beat, and VoicePlay.

SEATING ESCHER Auditorium CSB Benedicta Arts Center

Gorecki Family Theater CSB Benedicta Arts Center

Stephen B. Humphrey Theater Saint John’s University

STAGE

STAGE

STAGE

Chairs

Rows A-H

Rows A-D

Rows A-J

Floor Seating

Lower Tier

Ramped Floor

Rows J-O

Stepped Aisles

Rows K-P

Rows E-K

Stepped Aisles

Upper Tier

Rows Q-W

2nd Balcony No elevator to balconies

Upper Level

Last row of the lower tier has no steps

Under Balcony

1st Balcony

Rows P-U

Upper Tier

No elevator to upper level

Chairs Added for Select Performances: Chairs are added in front of Row A for some special presentations in the Escher Auditorium and the Gorecki Family Theater, in the Benedicta Arts Center. (See house map.)

Patron Categories & Discounts (Exclusions may apply.)

Senior Youth Student

Ages 60 and over.

Ages 3 and up. All attendees must have a ticket.

Any full-time student through college-aged.

Group Discount: Applicable for groups of 10 or more. All group tickets must be purchased at the same time. Call the Box Office Systems Manager at 320-363-5700 to make arrangements.

Refunds & Exchanges

We will gladly exchange your tickets up to 48 hours in advance of the date on the tickets. If an event is cancelled, tickets will be exchanged for another performance or refunded. If the order was made with a credit card, we will apply a credit to the card used at time of purchase.

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Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID College of Saint Benedict Benedicta Arts Center 37 S. College Ave. St. Joseph, MN 56374-2099

Front cover photo credits: Rachel Neville and Joanna Chattman. Back cover phot credits: Rafael Cardenas and Fran Kaufman

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