Fine Arts Series 2017-18

PHOTO CREDIT: CHIP PETERSON

2017-18 FINE ARTS SERIES I am passionate about creating distinctive performing arts experiences for you.

Two high school humanities teachers inspired my love for the arts. Through their invitation, I saw my first professional live orchestra, dance, theatre, and comedy. To this day, I remember how I felt during those experiences. My world opened and the joy of performing arts became a dear friend for life.

An audience will always share something special during a live performance—the startle of surprise, the gasp from a daring leap, the awe of the encore.

The CSB/SJU Fine Arts Series brings these shared experiences with the artistic distinction of a national stage right to your backyard. The artists are exceptional—and we’ve expanded the invitation. We have experiences for the whole family together, matinees to enjoy, and a performance that is sensory friendly.

We invite you to embrace extra connections—invite your book group to

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read and attend The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, sign up for fun pre-show events with Mike Super and The Rose Ensemble, and bring your ukulele to play-along with the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain!

You’ll find a tempting array of artists ahead. Indulge! Summer is the time to be an Early Bird—craft a year of your favorite experiences, choose your favorite seats, and of course—get more art (for free)!

You can live out your inner hipster, rock date night, or share joy with a friend—all while supporting the arts you value. And we value you! We offer each of you and our dedicated sponsors a heartfelt ovation— your support makes it clear you believe in the impact of this Series in our lives and our community!

You are invited! I’ll see you at the show!

Tanya

Executive Director, Fine Arts Programming

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PERFORMANCE DATES SEPTEMBER---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

JANUARY----------------------------------------------------------

9 The 5 Browns....................... 7:30

26 The Reminders...................... 7:30PM

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16 Mucca Pazza......................... 7:30PM

30 John McCutcheon................. 7:30PM

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With the CSB/SJU Orchestra

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Featuring DJ Man-O-Wax & Amirah Sackett

2 Jessica Lang Dance.............. 7:30PM

4 The OK Factor....................... 7:30PM

10 Syndee Winters in: LENA: A Moment with a Lady.......... 7:30PM

20 Mike Super Magic & Illusion.................... 7:00PM

16 Baskerville!........................... 7:30PM 17 Baskerville!........................... 2:00PM

27 The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao................ 7:30PM

25 Van Cliburn Gold Winner....... 2:00PM

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10 The Crossroads Project: Rising Tide..........................7:30PM

16 Welcome the Stranger: The Invitation of Saints Benedict & Scholastica............................8:00PM

With the Fry Street Quartet & Dr. Robert Davies

A performance by the Rose Ensemble

18 Daymé Arocena.................... 7:30PM

24 Che Malambo........................ 7:30PM

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8 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy......... 7:30PM

7 Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain..................... 7:30PM 20 DakhaBrakha........................ 7:30PM 28 Air Play................. 11:00AM & 2:00PM

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BRILLIANCE

THE 5 BROWNS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 • 7:30 PM Escher Auditorium, College of Saint Benedict

FIVE SIBLINGS. 50 FINGERS. FIVE BEAUTIFUL STEINWAY PIANOS ON A SINGLE STAGE. The 5 Browns perform spectacular arrangements in a super charged pianopalooza like no other. Enjoy full orchestral sounding favorites filled with style and joyous flair – Stravinsky’s Firebird, Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, and family-favorite, Star Wars! With three #1 albums, these five Julliard trained siblings inspire audiences with their astounding caliber and genuine warmth.

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ENERGY

MUCCA PAZZA SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 • 7:30 PM Escher Auditorium, College of Saint Benedict

MUCCA PAZZA IS A MARCHING BAND THAT THINKS IT’S A ROCK BAND! They perform a zany, rollicking ode to both big band and marching band, with a little cheekiness thrown in for fun. Fusing highbrow and lowbrow into a single raised monobrow of on stage shenanigans, they bring audiences along for the joyful, madcap ride. With a knowing inner smirk, Mucca Pazza celebrates the band geek in all of us with outrageous antics and exceptional musicianship.

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CHARM

JOHN McCUTCHEON

WITH THE CSB / SJU ORCHESTRA

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 • 7:30 PM Escher Auditorium, College of Saint Benedict

A MASTER INSTRUMENTALIST, SINGER, SONGWRITER, STORYTELLER, ACTIVIST AND AUTHOR, JOHN McCUTCHEON (SJU ‘74) is folk music’s renaissance man.

With 36 recorded albums, John has earned six Grammy nominations for his eclectic catalog of American folk music. For this special performance, he’ll be collaborating with the CSB/SJU Orchestra for a show that blends generations and genres with a locally beloved artist. McCutcheon masters the art of a simple song told with literary craft, charming wit, and pure heart.

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SURPRISE

THE OK FACTOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4 • 7:30 PM Sacred Heart Chapel, Saint Benedict’s Monastery

PLAYFUL AND UNEXPECTED, the OK Factor writes and performs folk-inspired music influenced by Americana and Irish fiddle styles, with an artistry that reveals their classical training. Cellist Olivia Diercks and violinist Karla Dietmeyer find great joy in defying expectations and delivering an experience outside of what audiences anticipate from a cello and violin combo.

They’ll capture your heart in this closing performance, just as they’ll inspire in 3 days of community engagements, cultivating a curiosity about music’s role in our lives.

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AWE

MIKE SUPER MAGIC & ILLUSION FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 • 7:00 PM Escher Auditorium, College of Saint Benedict

ILLUSIONIST MIKE SUPER HAS ASTONISHED MILLIONS ON TELEVISION. In 2007 he won NBC’s magic competition series Phenomenon. In 2014 he was a finalist on NBC’s America’s Got Talent.

With humor and charm, Mike connects with an audience beyond mere “tricks”--be immersed in original, eye popping, visual deception! Watch as he makes astounding predictions and baffles audiences with a card trick or two. Take part in a mystifying, theatrical experience sophisticated enough for adults, cool enough for teens and magical enough for children’s imaginations.

MAGIC MEET & GREET An extremely limited number of tickets are available to meet Mike Super before the show! This close-up magic experience includes show-and-tell, autographs and pictures and starts at 6:00 p.m.

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GRIT & DEPTH

THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO LITERATURE TO LIFE

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 • 7:30 PM

Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, Saint John’s University

LITERATURE TO LIFE is a theater company that specializes in adapting prize-winning books for the stage. This one-man play brings to life Junot Diaz’s poignant story, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao. Oscar is an overweight Dominican boy growing up in Paterson, New Jersey who obsesses over science fiction, falling in love, and the curse that has plagued his family for generations. Despite endless taunting, Oscar remains true to himself.

This is a powerful tale of cultural identity, coming of age and the endless human capacity to persevere in the name of love.

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Watch for our partner book club events

(or consider it for your own!).

Best for ages 14+. This performance contains adult themes and language.

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INSPIRATION

THE CROSSROADS PROJECT: RISING TIDE WITH THE FRY STREET QUARTET & DR. ROBERT DAVIES

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 • 7:30 PM

Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, Saint John’s University

THE CROSSROADS PROJECT BRINGS THE POWER OF PERFORMANCE ART TO BEAR ON ONE OF THE GREAT CONVERSATIONS OF OUR TIME: the sustainability of our planet and the quest for meaningful response.

Blending compelling and poetic science, evocative imagery and powerful music including music by Haydn, Janácek, and living composer, Laura Kaminsky, the Fry Street Quartet, along with physicist and educator Dr. Robert Davies, explore the impact of earth’s rapidly changing climate and humanity’s opportunity for a new direction. The result is an inspiring contemplation of the paths before us.

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The SJU Art Gallery will host the paintings of Rebecca Allan, which are featured in this performance, and the audience is invited to a reception in the Gallery following the show.

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VIBRANCE

DAYMÉ AROCENA SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 • 7:30 PM Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, Saint John’s University

WITH EXCEPTIONAL WARMTH, A POWERFUL PRESENCE AND VIRTUOSITY THAT BELIES HER YOUNG AGE, Daymé Arocena is a stunning jazz vocalist. Born and raised in Havana, her conservatory training is blended with Cuba’s cultural foundations. Her distinctive sound features Santerìa chant, fluid jazz stylings and a nuanced Afro-Cuban soulfulness.

With an unforgettable charisma you can feel, once you hear her voice, you won’t forget her name.

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PEOPLE ARE TALKING Her style parallels that of Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, La Lupe, Celia Cruz, and even Freddy (one of Cuba’s greatest undiscovered singers of the 1950s), but she is every bit her own artist.

–PAPER Magazine

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BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY WILD & SWINGING HOLIDAY PARTY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8 • 7:30 PM Escher Auditorium, College of Saint Benedict

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MERRY & BRIGHT GET SET TO JINGLE AND SWING at Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party! The contemporary kings of swing and multi-platinum selling artists will join us to bring some joy to your world with their top-selling holiday show. Toes will be tapping, fingers will be snapping and all will be merry and bright when Big Bad Voodoo Daddy puts a big-band spin on holiday favorites like Santa Claus is Coming to Town, You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch and All I Want for Christmas (Is My Two Front Teeth).

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THE REMINDERS

FEATURING DJ MAN-O-WAX & AMIRAH SACKETT

FRIDAY, JANUARY 26 • 7:30 PM Escher Auditorium, College of Saint Benedict

Amirah Sackett

DJ Man-O-Wax

FIND YOUR GROOVE as The Reminders, DJ Man-O-Wax and Amirah Sackett deliver an inspiring performance that transcends expectations.

The Reminders’ visionary hip-hop is infused with roots, soul and Colorado sunshine! Their razor sharp rhymes, soulful vocals and reggae-tinged hip-hop form the backbone of the evening as DJ Man-O-Wax spins funky global-fusion beats and internationally recognized dancer Amirah Sackett redefines hip-hop dance.

Supported by CSB/SJU Intercultural & International Student Services.

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BEAUTY

JESSICA LANG DANCE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2 • 7:30 PM Escher Auditorium, College of Saint Benedict

HAILED AS A “MASTER OF VISUAL COMPOSITION” by Dance Magazine, Jessica Lang Dance seamlessly incorporates striking design elements and transforms classical ballet into luscious choreography that highlights her gifted dancers. As one of today’s most talked-about contemporary choreographers, Jessica immerses the audience in her inventive vision and emotionally spellbinding works.

Her company’s repertoire captivates with stunning movement and dynamic multimedia – interacting innovatively with visual art.

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Plan on lingering to join in a postperformance conversation with Jessica and the dancers.

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CLASSY

SYNDEE WINTERS IN:

LENA: A MOMENT WITH A LADY SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10 • 7:30PM Escher Auditorium, College of Saint Benedict

CELEBRATE THE INCOMPARABLE LENA HORNE! Audiences are transported back in time with Broadway star Syndee Winters (Hamilton, The Lion King, Pippin).

Lena: A Moment with a Lady uses powerful vocals and a rich storyline to share the most pivotal moments in Lena Horne’s life. In the 1940s and 50s, Ms. Horne topped the charts with hit songs like Stormy Weather and The Lady Is a Tramp, as well as starred in numerous films. Recognized as an influential African-American pioneer in entertainment, she broke new ground when she signed with MGM studios and became one of the first artists to break the color line.

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Dr. Jerry and Patty Wetterling St. Joseph Family Chiropractic

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THE UNEXPECTED

BASKERVILLE!

A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY BY WALNUT STREET THEATRE

FRI., FEB. 16 • 7:30PM & SAT., FEB. 17 • 2:00PM Escher Auditorium, College of Saint Benedict

QUICKLY WATSON, THE GAME IS AFOOT! Gather the entire family for Ken Ludwig’s acclaimed adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s 1902 mystery, The Hound of the Baskervilles. Five talented actors play 40 quirky characters in this hilarious mystery.

The heirs of the Baskerville line are being murdered one by one. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson must work feverishly to crack the curse before it dooms the newest heir.

Join in as these intrepid detectives follow leads, unravel clues, hit dead-ends and zigzag with the story until the shockingly funny conclusion.

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EXCELLENCE

VAN CLIBURN INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION:

GOLD MEDAL WINNER SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25 • 2:00PM

Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, Saint John’s University

THEY HAVE TRAINED THEIR WHOLE LIVES. In June 2017, exceptional rising stars display technical mastery and deep passion as they compete to be the world’s finest young pianist. Widely recognized as the world’s most important, the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition brings together 30 competitors (ages 18-30) from 16 different nations once every four years, and is dedicated to the discovery of the finest players in the world . Our matinee performance will feature the coveted gold medal winner – the newly selected “world’s best pianist.”

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THE ROSE ENSEMBLE WELCOME THE STRANGER: THE INVITATION OF SAINTS BENEDICT & SCHOLASTICA

FRIDAY, MARCH 16 • 8:00PM Great Hall, Saint John’s University

INSIGHT

WELCOME THE STRANGER, SET IN 17TH CENTURY ITALY, HONORS THE LIVES OF TWIN SAINTS BENEDICT AND SCHOLASTICA. The Rose Ensemble will showcase 500 years of music celebrating the unconditional hospitality of the Benedictines – much of it preserved in the Hill Museum & Manuscript Library, SJU. The Rose Ensemble’s vocal artistry invites exploration of hospitality as a community value exemplified in music, story, community practice, and spirituality in the Benedictine tradition. This timely new program highlights the call of Benedict’s rule: “All guests who present themselves are to be welcomed as Christ.”

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ENHANCE THIS BEAUTIFUL PERFORMANCE. The Hill Museum & Manuscript Library offers two intimate sessions, with appetizers and a glass of wine.

Choose between two remarkable pre-performance programs.

THE BENEDICTINE SCRIPTORIUM – ANCIENT AND NEW Tim Ternes, Director of The Saint John’s Bible In the Middle Ages Benedictine monasteries were centers of culture and learning which kept the tradition of the written word alive for the whole world. For decades, scholars have speculated about the processes and challenges involved in creating a great manuscript. This presentation gives new insights into The Saint John’s Bible in the context of giant medieval Bibles.

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Please note special event packages are for ages 15+.

Limited to 25 attendees/event

BENEDICTINES AND BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH BOOKS Dr. Matthew Z. Heintzelman, Curator for the Austria/Germany Study Center; Curator for Rare Books and Manuscript Ever since Benedict first gave his Rule to his sixth-century monastic community, the Benedictines have been associated with books through reading, copying, collecting, and disseminating. This session will provide an opportunity to experience a selection of these books, dating from the Middle Ages and Early Modern Period.

Along the way, we will consider ways in which books bring together and reinforce community, while also prompting us to look at our world in new ways.

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CHE MALAMBO SATURDAY, MARCH 24 • 7:30 PM

Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, Saint John’s University

PEOPLE ARE TALKING Brinas’s men execute the pivots and footwork with exquisite — and mystifying — clarity. In theory, their feet should be a blur, but each moment is articulated. –The Boston Globe

THE LEGENDARY AGILITY, STRENGTH AND DEXTERITY of the gauchos (cowboys) of Argentina fueled the creation of malambo. What was once a fast-paced competition of precision footwork has grown into one of the world’s most visually stunning dance forms. It’s filled with power, passion and energy. Since 2007, it has been a growing global sensation thanks to the touring of Che Malambo – an all-male dance company created by noted French choreographer Gilles Brinas. Che Malambo will deliver a thrilling blend of masterful footwork, rhythmic stomping, drumming and song.

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PASSION

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PLUCKINESS

UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN SATURDAY, APRIL 7 • 7:30 PM

Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, Saint John’s University

THE UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN IS THE ORIGINAL (often imitated, never replicated) troupe of all-singing, all-strumming all-ukulele players! For 30 plucking years, their performances have delivered witty, whistling, virtuosic, awesome, foot-stomping good times. Selling out concerts around the globe, these firstrate artists create big fun from small instruments as they slide playfully from Tchaikovsky to Spaghetti Western to Otis Redding.

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Bring your ukulele for a string-and-sing along! Watch for downloadable music online, and practice at home.

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UNFORGETTABLE

DAKHA BRAKHA FRIDAY, APRIL 20 • 7:30 PM

Gorecki Family Theater, College of Saint Benedict

DAKHABRAKHA DELIVERS A UKRAINIAN FOLK-ROCK CIRCUS-PUNK SOUND that’s been lovingly described as “ethno-chaos”! Their live performances invite you into an unexpected, mindblowing world where hypnotic textures meld soulful folk songs with Balkin, African, Jazz and R&B, reinventing their heritage into beautiful sonic worlds. It’s an utterly unique, transnational sound, driven by the group’s astonishingly powerful and uncompromising vocal range. With theatrical roots influencing their striking costumes and staging, their performances have become a cult phenomenon around the world. If you love daring and awesomely unusual—spend time with the sublime DakhaBrakha.

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AIR PLAY SATURDAY, APRIL 28 • 11:00 AM & 2:00PM Escher Auditorium, College of Saint Benedict

GET READY TO RIDE THE WIND and dream with this modern spectacle that brings to life the very air we breathe.

Flying umbrellas, larger-than-life balloons, giant kites floating over the audience, and the biggest snow globe you’ve ever seen will make audiences of all ages gasp and giggle. Air Play is the wordless adventure of two siblings on a journey, transforming the ordinary into objects of uncommon beauty.

Fabrics will dance, confetti will become the night sky and an enormous canopy of hovering silk will forever alter their future.

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WONDER

SENSORY FRIENDLY This is a performance and an experience the whole family can share in equally.

The 2:00PM matinee performance will be intentionally structured to be sensory friendly. More information online.

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VISUAL ARTS SERIES

BENEDICTA ARTS CENTER Gorecki Gallery 320-363-5777

GALLERY HOURS 320-363-5777 Daily | 10AM-9:00PM • Sunday | Noon-9:00PM SUMMER HOURS Monday – Friday | Noon – 7:00PM

NANCY MARROW “In Care of…”

2018 JURIED CSB/SJU STUDENT ART EXHIBITION

August 14 – October 20, 2017

February 5 – March 18, 2018

Medium: Watercolor

Medium: Mixed Media

SISTER BAULU KUAN A Lifetime Pursuit Continues

SENIOR ART THESIS EXHIBIT

November 6 – January 7, 2018

Medium: Mixed Media

Medium: Painting, Etching, Calligraphy

April 8 – May 13, 2018 MEGAN MITCHELL Under Construction May 28 – August 10, 2018 Medium: Ceramics, Drawing

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SAINT JOHN’S ART CENTER

Alice R. Rogers Gallery & Target Gallery 320-363-2701

JESSE ALBRECHT After Action Review June 19 – September 15, 2017 Medium: Ceramics, Prints

GALLERY HOURS Daily | Noon-6PM • Thursday | Noon-9:00PM SUMMER HOURS Monday – Friday | Noon – 4:00PM

ANOTHER COUNTRY Exhibit is co-curated by Euan Gray, Elaine Rutherford and Alberta Whittle.

March 12 – June 3, 2018

REBECCA ALLAN The Crossroads Project

Medium: 2D/ 3D/ video

October 6 – November 17, 2017

SHANA KAPLOW Inhabit

Medium: Acrylic Painting

June 18 – September 16, 2018 Medium: Ink painting, installation

SOPHIA HEYMANS Lay of the Land December 4 – February 25, 2018 Medium: Aerial Landscape

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THEATER DEPARTMENT FALL SHOW TICKETS ON SALE AUGUST 28, 2017 SPRING SHOW TICKETS ON SALE JANUARY 15, 2018 NATHAN THE WISE

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PRODUCTION

by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing Directed by Kaarin Johnston

FEBRUARY 22-27 Colman Black Box Theater, College of Saint Benedict

OCTOBER 19-24 Colman Theater, College of Saint Benedict

NEXT TO NORMAL

DANCING AT LUGHNASA

Book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey Music by Tom Kitt NOVEMBER 9-12 & 16-18 Gorecki Family Theater, College of Saint Benedict 29

by Brian Friel

APRIL 5-8 & 12-14 Gorecki Family Theater, College of Saint Benedict

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MUSIC DEPARTMENT PASTICHE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 • 7:30PM Escher Auditorium College of Saint Benedict

PASTICHE

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17 • 8:00PM Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, Saint John’s University TICKETS REGULAR SENIOR STAFF YOUTH / STUDENT ID

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CHRISTMAS AT SAINT JOHN’S FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1 • 8:00PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 • 2:00PM Great Hall Saint John’s University

CELEBRATING THE SEASON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 • 8:00PM Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis TICKETS On sale October 9, 2017

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LITERARY ARTS INSTITUTE

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF PARTNERSHIP WITH GRAYWOLF PRESS.

EDWIDGE DANTICAT

SOLMAZ SHARIF

IN RESIDENCE October 26 & 27, 2017 PUBLIC READING October 26 • 7:00PM Gorecki 204 A&B CSB

IN RESIDENCE November 15 & 16, 2017 PUBLIC READING November 16 • 7:00PM Colman Theater, BAC CSB

Edwidge Danticat has received numerous awards and honors, including the National Book Critics Circle Award for autobiography, the American Book Award, a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship, and was twice a finalist for the National Book Award in fiction. She will be on campus to celebrate her new Sister Mariella Gable Award-winning book, The Art of Death: Writing the Final Story, a memoir exploring ways in which writers have dealt with this topic while also probing her own grief over her mother’s death.

Solmaz Sharif’s Look, a powerful, innovative exploration of the language of war by a new poet of passion and conscience, was a finalist for the 2016 National Book Award for Poetry.

Sharif has published poetry in the New Republic and Poetry, and has received a Rona Jaffe Foundation Writers’ Award and a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts.

SPONSORS These events are presented with support from the Manitou Fund.

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Do you love global rhythms and fabulous family fun? Maybe your perfect combination is hip-hop, stunning piano and performance science! You choose.

SAVE YOUR SEAT et the best seat choices. Whatever your G location preference, order now and know that your favorite seat is saved.

CONFIDENCE & CONVENIENCE Buy now and know you already have the best shows all year long! February date night—planned. A special afternoon with mom—covered. Memories with the whole family—guaranteed. If needed, we’ll gladly help with exchanges.

READY TO BE AN EARLY BIRD? Call the Box Office and a Ticketing Assistant will be happy to assist you. * Note: Early Bird complimentary tickets cannot be used for Mike Super – Magic & Illusion, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, The Rose Ensemble or Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain.

TO ORDER CALL (320) 363-5777 OR VISIT CSBSJU.EDU/WOW

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INFORMATION HOW TO ORDER TICKETS

BY MAIL OR IN PERSON Mail payment with ticket requests or call the Box Office to request an order form.

BOX OFFICE HOURS Benedicta Arts Center (BAC) at CSB Academic Year Hours Monday-Saturday: 10:00AM-6:00PM

BOX OFFICE— BENEDICTA ARTS CENTER College of Saint Benedict 37 S. College Avenue St. Joseph, MN 56374

Summer Box Office Hours (Through August 28) Monday-Friday: Noon-4:00PM Stephen B. Humphrey (SBH) Theater Box Office at SJU Open 2 hours prior to events

BY PHONE Call (320) 363-5777 ONLINE www.csbsju.edu/wow

ACCESSIBILITY The Services below are available for our guests to request services that will enhance their experience in our facilities.

SERVICE REQUEST CODE Wheelchair

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

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

Audio Description is provided with one month advance notice.

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

Braille Programs are provided with one month advance notice.

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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.

American Sign Language Interpreters are provided at designated performances.

Interpretation is provided for performances not previously designated with one month advance notice. Tickets may be purchased by using phone relay services by dialing 711.

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

CSB/SJU FINE ARTS SERIES 2017-18

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!

FIRST TIME GUEST? Find parking and directions online at http://www.csbsju.edu/fine-arts/plan-your-visit.

Or call the Box Office for friendly help!

NEED SOMEWHERE TO STAY? Our preferred hotel is the Holiday Inn & Suites in St. Cloud.

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

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 Rows A-H

Chairs Rows A-D

Rows A-J

Lower Tier

Ramped Floor

Floor Seating

Rows J-O

Stepped Aisles

Rows K-P

Rows E-K

Stepped Aisles

Upper Tier

Rows Q-W

Upper Tier

Last row of the lower tier has no steps

Under Balcony

1st Balcony

Rows P-U Upper Level

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.)

2nd Balcony No elevator to balconies

PATRON CATEGORIES & DISCOUNTS (Exclusions may apply.)

Senior Ages 60 and over.

Youth/ Student ID Ages three through college, with ID. All attendees must have a ticket CSB/SJU Staff Two discounted tickets/show Group Discount: Applicable for groups of 10 or more. All group tickets must be purchased at the same time. Call the Box Office at 320-363-5777 to make arrangements.

TO ORDER CALL (320) 363-5777 OR VISIT CSBSJU.EDU/WOW

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SERIES SPONSORS Benedicta Arts Center 37 S. College Ave. St. Joseph, MN 56374-2099

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID College of Saint Benedict