Fine Arts Series 2015-16

LIVE HAPPY. BE CREATIVE. EXPECT WOW.

WELCOME TO THE 2015/2016 FINE ARTS SERIES! For the last several years, we’ve asked you to play with us. Together, we’ve pushed the boundaries of “play” and you have gamely followed us on expeditions to the North Pole, danced with Sugar Plum Fairies and watched in awe as a Certified Lunatic & Master of the Impossible flew across our stage.

We’ve transformed into butterflies, gone into WWII trenches together and brought a comic book to life. Really. We’ve done ALL of this together!

Through that time, there has been one consistent refrain that I hear from audiences as they leave the theater - “Wow!” “Wow, that was amazing!”

“Wow, can you believe that just happened?!”

“Wow, that was magical!”

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Here’s what I can promise you going into the future: our sense of playfulness isn’t going anywhere.

Whether your moment of WOW comes during dance parties with musical legends, spine-tingling voices of angels, or ax-throwing feats of daring, we’ve got you covered.

BRIAN JOSE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Front cover photo credits: Guillaume Morin (Timber), Stephen Welsh (Red Baraat) Back cover photo credits: David McClister (Kathy Mattea)

THE WAILERS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

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7:30PM

ESCHER AUDITORIUM, COLLEGE OF SAINT BENEDICT TICKETS: TIER 1 (CHAIRS-ROW M) TIER 2 (ROWS N-W) TIER 3 (BALCONIES)

Adult: $30 Senior: $27 Staff: $20 Student: $10 Adult: $25 Senior: $22 Staff: $15 Student: $10 Adult: $20 Senior: $17 Staff: $10 Student: $10

There is no more legendary group in Jamaican musical history than Bob Marley’s band, The Wailers.

Formed in 1969, and fronted by Bob Marley until his untimely death, the band continues its worldwide campaign of promoting peace, love and equality.

Celebrating their rich musical legacy, the world’s most iconic reggae band will perform the songs from the landmark Legend album, including greatest hits such as Is This Love, No Woman No Cry and Could You Be Loved.

You’ll enjoy this show if you like world music or the music of the Caribbean, themes of social justice, or if you’d like to see one of music’s true legends.

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NATURE

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 @ 5:30PM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 @ 1:30PM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 @ 5:30PM SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 @ 1:30PM SAINT JOHN’S ABBEY ARBORETUM, SAINT JOHN’S UNIVERSITY TICKETS: Adult: $22 Senior: $19 Staff: $12 Student: $10

This mythic re-telling explores the work of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau, the story of their friendship and their mutual love of the natural world.

Set among the striking natural surroundings of the Saint John’s Abbey Arboretum, Nature for the Nation is a unique theater experience that is performed outdoors as a “walking play.” This immersive, family-friendly experience takes audiences on a journey through rolling, grassy expanses as scenes unfold around them. Rich choral arrangements and live music are woven into this celebration of storytelling, spirit and nature.

Audiences will need to walk one mile on occasionally uneven, hilly terrain and are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket. Please contact the Box Office for accessibility information.

You’ll enjoy this performance if you are a fan of Emerson and Thoreau’s writing, immersive experiences, hiking, or engaging with nature and new theatre experiences.

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SEAN JONES QUARTET SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

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7:30PM

GORECKI FAMILY THEATER, COLLEGE OF SAINT BENEDICT TICKETS: TIER 1 (TABLES) TIER 2

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

Sean Jones honed his musical chops as the lead trumpeter for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.

He has quickly established himself as one of the most outstanding and innovative trumpeters and composers working today. As a band leader, he has performed at the top jazz festivals in the world, including Monterey Jazz Festival, Detroit Jazz Festival and the Montreal International Jazz Festival.

You’ll dig this concert if you like jazz and want to hear it played by one of today’s great cats, or you like hearing jazz in a cabaret environment. This show may not be for you if you’d rather hear “smooth” jazz.

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THE PIGEONING SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3

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7:30PM

GORECKI FAMILY THEATER, COLLEGE OF SAINT BENEDICT TICKETS: Adult: $22 Senior: $19 Staff: $12 Student: $10

Meet Frank, an obsessive compulsive consumed with routines.

Add a flock of pigeons and Frank’s certainty that the pigeons are plotting against him and you get The Pigeoning, a comedic and heartfelt puppet theater performance. Combining bunraku-style puppetry, live music and video projections, The Pigeoning probes mankind’s obsession with cleanliness, safety and control with humor and wit.

If you enjoy a mash-up of office humor, puppetry and unbridled imagination, then this show is for you. You will be disappointed in this show if you bring kids under the ages of 8 (it will be over their heads).

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CSB/SJU THEATER DEPARTMENT

SEASON

ALL CSB/SJU THEATER DEPARTMENT SHOWS GO ON SALE

AUGUST 31, 2015 MISS JULIE

By August Strindberg, directed by Adam Houghton Colman Theater, College of Saint Benedict October 15-18 & October 22-24

THE COUNTRY WIFE

By William Wycherley, directed by Kaarin Johnston Gorecki Family Theater, College of Saint Benedict November 12-15 & November 19-21

THE LARAMIE PROJECT

By MoisĂŠs Kaufman, directed by Kaarin Johnston Colman Theater, College of Saint Benedict March 3-6 & March 10-12

URINETOWN

By Greg Kotis, directed by Adam Houghton Gorecki Family Theater, College of Saint Benedict April 7-10 & April 14-16

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CIRQUE ALFONSE

TIMBER!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16

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7:30PM

ESCHER AUDITORIUM, COLLEGE OF SAINT BENEDICT TICKETS: Adult: $25 Senior: $22 Staff: $15 Student: $10 Photo credit: Guillaume Morin

Hatchets fly, acrobats leap past saw blades, and “lumberjacks” hurl each other through the air in this high-energy show the whole family will love.

Audiences are left in awe of the colorful, energetic feats of daring, agility and strength as Cirque Alfonse continues Canada’s rich tradition of circus performance. Set among the first North American logging camps, you can almost smell the fresh cut pine logs in Quebec forests as the live band performs traditional French-Canadian folk music.

Directed by Alain Francoeur Music by David Boulanger Lighting Stage Design by Nicholas Descôteaux Musical Composer: David Simard

You’ll love this show if you like shows like Cirque de Soleil or incredible feats of athleticism, daring and strength. This show may not be for you if you like more low-key arts experiences.

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BÉLA FLECK & ABIGAIL WASHBURN SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24

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7:30PM

ESCHER AUDITORIUM, COLLEGE OF SAINT BENEDICT TICKETS: TIER 1 (ROWS A-M) TIER 2 (ROWS N-W) TIER 3 (BALCONIES)

Adult: $30 Senior: $27 Staff: $20 Student: $10 Adult: $25 Senior: $22 Staff: $15 Student: $10 Adult: $20 Senior: $17 Staff: $10 Student: $10

Two virtuosic banjo players and one ethereal voice combine for an intricate, riveting evening of pure musicianship.

Béla Fleck is arguably the most celebrated banjo player in the world, virtually re-inventing the image and sound of the instrument through unprecedented collaborations and unexpected musical fusions. Equally adventurous, Abigail Washburn is a gifted old-time Americana musician, whose musical explorations have included marrying the sounds of Appalachia to such farflung influences as Chinese folk music.

You’ll love this if you enjoy folk music, Americana, the banjo, gospel music, A Prairie Home Companion or you’d like to see some of music’s true legends.

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PASTICHE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30

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7:30PM

ESCHER AUDITORIUM, COLLEGE OF SAINT BENEDICT

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6

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STEPHEN B. HUMPHREY THEATER, SAINT JOHN’S UNIVERSITY

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

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

CSB/SJU’s talented music faculty ensemble, Pastiche, performs a wide range of instrumental and vocal music from the Baroque to the 21st century.

From Mozart to Bernstein, Rachmaninoff to Gershwin, the members of Pastiche carefully craft powerful evenings filled with the great works of chamber music and opera.

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RUTHIE FOSTER FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13

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7:30PM

STEPHEN B. HUMPHREY THEATER, SAINT JOHN’S UNIVERSITY TICKETS: Adult: $25 Senior: $22 Staff: $15 Student: $10 Photo credit: Mary Keating-Buton

Known for a voice that can burn down any stage, Ruthie Foster and her band are a powerhouse blues outfit.

Her combustible blend of blues, soul, rock, folk and gospel has earned her numerous awards and accolades, including two Grammy nominations for Best Contemporary Blues Album and the Blues Music Award wins for Best Contemporary and Best Traditional Blues Female Artist of the Year. Ruthie’s latest Grammy-nominated CD, Let It Burn, is a deeply intimate recording featuring a smoky mix of original songs coupled with inventive interpretations of an unexpected collection of covers.

You’ll like this show if you dig the blues, amazing vocals and great guitar skills. This show may not be for you if you dislike amplified music.

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

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ALL IS CALM:

THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5

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STEPHEN B. HUMPHREY THEATER, SAINT JOHN’S UNIVERSITY TICKETS: Adult: $28 Senior: $25 Staff: $18 Student: $10

All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 relives an astounding moment in history when Allied and German soldiers laid down their arms to celebrate Christmas together.

This dramatic re-telling by Theater Latte Da pieces together firsthand accounts of World War I soldiers who recounted stories of sharing food and drink, playing soccer, singing carols and burying each other’s dead. In some places along the Western Front the truce lasted a single night and in others it endured until New Year’s Day. Christmas carols and trench songs are woven into this moving ode to peace that was created by Theater Latte Da’s artistic director Peter Rothstein with musical arrangements by Erick Lichte and Timothy C. Takach.

Best for ages 10+.

This is a great Christmas show if you like feel-good stories, history/war stories, great singing, Christmas carols and musical theatre.

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National Leaders in Long Term Care Protection

KATHY MATTEA SONGS AND THE SEASON

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12

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7:30PM

ESCHER AUDITORIUM, COLLEGE OF SAINT BENEDICT TICKETS: TIER 1 (CHAIRS-ROW P) TIER 2 (ROW Q-BALCONY)

Adult: $35 Senior: $32 Staff: $25 Student: $10 Adult: $27 Senior: $24 Staff: $17 Student: $10

Songs and the Season features Kathy and her band of stellar musicians in a performance celebrating the Christmas season!

This uplifting Christmas concert highlights the “good news” of the holiday and its spiritual message with a thoughtful blend of old favorites and new songs. Drawing on material from her Grammy Award-winning Good News album and from the acclaimed follow-up Joy for Christmas Day, this concert celebrates the season with reverence and joy. The evening will also include a sampling of some of her best-loved signature songs.

You’ll love this performance if you are a fan of bluegrass and country music and traditional holiday celebrations.

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DISNEY’S & CAMERON MACKINTOSH’S

MARY POPPINS FRIDAY, JANUARY 15 @ 7:30PM SATURDAY, JANUARY 16 @ 2PM & 7:30PM SUNDAY, JANUARY 17 @ 2PM THURSDAY, JANUARY 21 @ 7:30PM FRIDAY, JANUARY 22 @ 7:30PM SATURDAY, JANUARY 23 @ 2PM & 7:30PM SUNDAY, JANUARY 24 @ 2PM ESCHER AUDITORIUM, COLLEGE OF SAINT BENEDICT TICKETS: MAIN FLOOR & FIRST BALCONY SECOND BALCONY

Adult: $28 Senior, Military, Educator: $22 Student/Youth, Staff: $18 Adult, Senior, Military, Educator: $19 Student/Youth, Staff: $16

Practically perfect in every way, this tale of everyone’s favorite magical nanny will sweep you off your feet.

Watch Mary Poppins fly over the rooftops of London, and feel like a kid again! Remember, anything can happen if you let it. Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Mary Poppins delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received seven Tony Award® nominations, including Best Musical.

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This enchanting mix of irresistible story, breathtaking dance numbers, astonishing special effects and unforgettable songs including Let’s Go Fly a Kite, Step in Time, A Spoonful of Sugar, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious – and more.

Recommended for all ages.

Original Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman Book by Julian Fellowes New Songs & Additional Music and Lyrics by George Stiles & Anthony Drewe Co-Created by Cameron Mackintosh

If you love great big Broadway musicals with tap-dancing, flying effects and professional sets, costumes and props this show is for you!

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RED BARAAT FRIDAY, JANUARY 22

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7:30PM

STEPHEN B. HUMPHREY THEATER, SAINT JOHN’S UNIVERSITY TICKETS: Adult: $25 Senior: $22 Staff: $15 Student: $10

“The best party band in years!”-NPR Red Baraat performs a kaleidoscopic fusion of world music. Part Bollywood, part New Orleans brass band, their rollicking stage shows are driven by bandleader Sunny Jain’s dhol drum and rounded out by a raucous five-piece brass section. Their music is a potent mix of North Indian bhangra music laced with elements of funk, go-go, hip-hop, jazz and Latin rhythms that meld into a signature, pluralistic sound that is pure celebration!

This show is for you if you are inspired by world music, the art forms of other cultures, or you like to dance. This show may not be for you if you dislike amplified music.

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Photo credits: Stephen Welsh

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TU DANCE SATURDAY, JANUARY 30

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GORECKI FAMILY THEATER, COLLEGE OF SAINT BENEDICT TICKETS: Adult: $25 Senior: $22 Staff: $15 Student: $10

TU Dance combines modern dance, classical ballet, African based and urban movements in a diverse, generous and inventive repertory that encourages audiences to experience the connective power of dance.

Led by Alvin Ailey veterans Toni Pierce-Sands and Uri Sands, TU Dance has quickly become a leading voice in the Minnesota dance scene. Their repertory features original work by Uri Sands, as well as renowned choreographers including Dwight Rhoden, Ron Brown, Gregory Dolbashian and Camille Brown.

You’ll like this show if you enjoy creative, physical, daring and thought-provoking contemporary dance.

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WOMEN OF WILL FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5

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GORECKI FAMILY THEATER, COLLEGE OF SAINT BENEDICT TICKETS: Adult: $25 Senior: $22 Staff: $15 Student: $10

Women of Will is a unique Shakespeare experience that is at once funny, powerful and accessible.

Part performance, part discussion, Women of Will examines Shakespeare’s most powerful heroines through the lens of love, loss, freedom, control, violence and power. This exploration reveals how Shakespeare himself evolved as a writer by tracing the evolution of his female characters. Join master Shakespearean actor/scholar, Tina Packer, as she unlocks the language of Shakespeare and invites us on an intriguing journey into the creative growth of the Bard himself.

This is a great theatre show for you if you are a fan of Shakespeare, historical context, women’s issues and great acting. This may not be for you if you want an uninterrupted performance of the Bard’s work.

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Blackbird, Fly DBR & Marc Bamuthi Joseph Friday, February 12

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Gorecki Family Theater, College of Saint Benedict Tickets: Adult: $25 Senior: $22 Staff: $15 Student: $10

Steeped in a hip-hop aesthetic, Blackbird, Fly is a riveting and celebratory new work that explores some of the biggest questions of our time.

This intimate collaboration between composer DBR and spoken-word poet Marc Bamuthi Joseph, both sons of Haitian immigrants, unveils their life stories in search of their identity and role models and delves into universal themes of immigration, tolerance and inclusion. This introspective, uplifting piece beautifully weaves movement, music and spoken word into a richly layered multi-sensory evening.

You’ll dig this show if you’d enjoy a mash-up of street poetry, hip-hop, classical music, jazz and social justice. This show may not work for you if you dislike social commentary in your arts experience.

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MR. POPPER’S PENGUINS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 @ 7PM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 @ 2PM SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28 @ 2PM FRIDAY, MARCH 4 @ 7PM SATURDAY, MARCH 5 @ 2PM SUNDAY, MARCH 6 @ 2PM STEPHEN B. HUMPHREY THEATER, SAINT JOHN’S UNIVERSITY TICKETS: Adult: $19 Senior, Military, Educator: $17 Student/Youth, Staff: $14

This charming musical based on the classic book by Richard and Florence Atwater touches the heart – with lots of laughs along the way!

It is hard enough for Mr. Popper, a simple painter, to support himself and his family. The addition of twelve penguins makes it impossible to make both ends meet – until Mr. Popper has a splendid idea. He will turn the talented penguins into a traveling vaudeville act! And that’s exactly what he does. The entire family will delight in the adventures of Mr. Popper and his “performing” feathered friends.

Recommended for all ages.

Richard and Florence Atwater, authors • Jody Davidson, playwright • Brett Schrier, composer

If you love classic children’s books, with a great message of positive family values, this musical production is perfect for you!

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AXEL STRAUSS

FEATURING THE CSB/SJU ORCHESTRA SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27

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7:30PM

ESCHER AUDITORIUM, COLLEGE OF SAINT BENEDICT TICKETS: Adult: $25 Senior: $22 Staff: $15 Student: $10 Photo credit: Peter Schaaf

Hailed for his technical mastery, flexibility and ability to play with emotion and depth, Axel Strauss is the first German to win the prestigious Naumburg Violin Award.

Having performed as a soloist with renowned orchestras across North America, Europe and Asia, Strauss has collaborated with conductors such as Maxim Shostakovitch, Rico Saccani, Joseph Silverstein and Alasdair Neale.

He has served as guest concertmaster for the Berlin Philharmonic as well as the Montreal Symphony Orchestra and he now brings his artistry to the Escher Stage, playing alongside the full CSB/SJU Orchestra.

You’ll like this show if you appreciate orchestral music and bold artistry on the violin.

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JOSHUA KANE

BORDERS MIND OF THE

SATURDAY, MARCH 5

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7:30PM

GORECKI FAMILY THEATER, COLLEGE OF SAINT BENEDICT TICKETS: Adult: $25 Senior: $22 Staff: $15 Student: $10

The Psychic Show for the Whole Family!

Can he read your mind? Or are you reading his? Discover your inner superhero as mentalist Joshua Kane leads you through a dazzling demonstration of the powers of the mind. Kane identifies audience members with the special powers to successfully project their own thoughts and tap into their intuition. An amazing, interactive performance where entire audiences experience simultaneous telepathy and witness dazzling feats of lie detection and what must be psychic phenomena!

Are you ready for the Borders of the Mind?

You’ll love this show if you like being amazed, mentalists, stand-up comedy, and a touch of Vegas. This may not be for you if you dislike audience participation.

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ALICIA OLATUJA SATURDAY, MARCH 12

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7:30PM

GORECKI FAMILY THEATER, COLLEGE OF SAINT BENEDICT TICKETS: TIER 1 (TABLES) TIER 2

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

Alicia Olatjua burst onto the national scene with her jaw-dropping performance at President Obama’s second inauguration.

Blending elements of jazz, gospel and pop, Alicia’s unique and soulful musical style is refined and captivating. She has been honing her craft for many years, playing alongside giants like Chaka Khan, Christian McBride and BeBe Winans. Set in our intimate jazz cabaret setting, you can enjoy a cash bar and an up-close experience with an on-the-rise jazz phenom.

You’ll love this show if you enjoy beautifully sung jazz, blues and gospel, or great performances in an intimate environment.

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TEATRO HUGO & INES FRIDAY, APRIL 1 @ 7:30PM SATURDAY, APRIL 2 @ 2PM SATURDAY, APRIL 2 @ 7:30PM COLMAN THEATER, COLLEGE OF SAINT BENEDICT TICKETS: Adult: $22 Senior: $19 Staff: $12 Student: $10

Loved all over the world, Teatro Hugo & Ines have been delighting audiences of all ages for over three decades.

With amazing creativity and ingenuity, this dynamic duo transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary in performances that both adults and children love. Combining mime, dance and puppetry, Hugo & Ines create a riot of colorful characters composed of knees, feet, hands, elbows and a handful of props. Each performance introduces a parade of memorable beings who play out endearing moments that families love.

This is a great show if you like physical theatre, comedy, being astounded and artistic wit.

You may not enjoy this show if you dislike mime theatre.

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LIL BUCK FRIDAY, APRIL 8

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STEPHEN B. HUMPHREY THEATER, SAINT JOHN’S UNIVERSITY TICKETS: Adult: $25 Senior: $22 Staff: $15 Student: $10 Photo credit: Kyle Cordova

joo-kin: noun: a street dance that originated in Memphis, also known as Gangsta Walkin, choppin or Urban Ballet.

Lil Buck is an international phenomenon who grew up jookin’ on the streets of Memphis. An offer to study with New Ballet Ensemble provided him with technical skills and rigor. These, synthesized with his street style, allowed him to craft his own highly refined personal groove that has gained national attention. He has performed his fluid hybrid of classical and street dance alongside Yo-Yo Ma, Madonna and Janelle Monae.

Expect en pointe in high-top sneakers.

You’ll dig this show if you’d enjoy a mash-up of hip-hop dance, unbelievable athleticism, ballet and cello music.

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TALLIS SCHOLARS SATURDAY, APRIL 16

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7:30PM

SAINT JOHN’S ABBEY CHURCH, SAINT JOHN’S UNIVERSITY TICKETS: Adult: $28 Senior: $25 Staff: $18 Student: $10

Breathtaking. Divine. Otherworldly.

The Tallis Scholars have spent more than 40 years reconstructing the delicate, ethereal sounds of medieval and Renaissance era sacred music. The haunting melodies and vocal arrangements were meant to resemble the choirs of Heaven and there is no choral group performing today with a better mastery of this sacred repertoire. The beautiful acoustics and atmosphere of the Saint John’s Abbey Church will amplify this transcendental experience.

This show is for you if you love early or medieval music sung by arguably the greatest chorus in the world. You may not like this show if you hate goosebumps.

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REINVENTING RADIO:

AN EVENING WITH IRA GLASS SATURDAY, APRIL 23

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7:30PM

ESCHER AUDITORIUM, COLLEGE OF SAINT BENEDICT TICKETS: TIER 1 (CHAIRS-ROW P) TIER 2 (ROW Q-BALCONY)

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

Ira Glass is the creator of the popular public radio show, This American Life.

Join Glass as he discusses how he and his team are reinventing radio, as well as what he thinks makes a compelling story and where they find the amazing stories for their show!

On stage, Glass recreates the show by mixing stories, along with his commentary, with pre-taped quotes and music. The result is a comedic and memorable evening shared with one of today’s cultural icons.

This show is up your alley if you love great story telling, like the This American Life public radio show, are interested in the future of radio and enjoy intellectual conversations.

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CATALYST QUARTET FRIDAY, APRIL 29

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7:30PM

STEPHEN B. HUMPHREY THEATER, SAINT JOHN’S UNIVERSITY TICKETS: Adult: $25 Senior: $22 Staff: $15 Student: $10

Catalyst Quartet is reshaping the perception of classical music.

All four members are winners of the prestigious and rigorous Sphinx Competition, which offers young Black and Latino classical string players the opportunity to compete and perform at an international level. This performance will feature selections from their acclaimed Goldberg Variations, arranged collaboratively among all four musicians, in addition to selections from their Zone B program, a musical exploration of four great masters of string quartet whose names begin with B: Bach, Beethoven, Bartok and Brahms.

You’ll be into this performance if you love daring and excellent musicianship, the music of Bach (and those influenced by Bach), Glenn Gould’s playing, chamber music and string quartets.

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VISUAL ARTS SERIES BENEDICTA ARTS CENTER GORECKI GALLERY & GALLERY LOUNGE

GALLERY INFO DESK: 320-363-5777 GALLERY HOURS DAILY 10am-9pm • SUNDAY NOON-9pm

MILLSTREAM ARTS FESTIVAL-BEST OF SHOW JUNE 20-SEPTEMBER 25 Artist Reception: Friday, September 25 • 5 to 7pm Artist Talks: Starting @ 6pm Winners of the 2014 Millstream Arts Festival: Dan Mondloch –First Place Winner, Bill Gossman –Second Place Winner and Erica Belkholm –Third Place Winner are featured artists in this exhibition sponsored by Millstream Arts Festival and Fine Arts Programming. A celebration reception will be held at the Gorecki Gallery to kick off the Millstream Arts Festival.

SUSAN HEATH HENDERSHOT Bridge(ing)

OCTOBER 16-DECEMBER 11 Artist Reception: Friday, October 23 • 5 to 7pm Artist Talk: Starting @ 6pm Susan Heath Hendershot’s drawings, prints and book arts focus on infrastructure as theme set in urban and rural settings. Hendershot’s work is always about an evolving process exploring line and features graphite pencil and mixed media compositions.

CSB/SJU ALL STUDENT JURIED ART EXHIBITION FEBRUARY 5-MARCH 11 Artist Reception: Friday, February 12 • 5 to 7pm Artist Talks: Starting @ 6pm A celebration of the creativity and innovative spirit of the CSB/SJU student body, this juried exhibit will feature artwork in a range of mediums and is open to two & three dimensional work as well as video submissions. Entries will be accepted through January 12, 2016 so if you know a talented CSB/SJU student (in any major), encourage them to enter! Guest Juror to be announced.

JILL DUBBELDEE KUHN Layers

APRIL 7-MAY 9 Artist Reception: Friday, April 22 • 5 to 7pm Artist Talk: Starting @ 6pm Mixed media artist, Jill Dubbeldee Kuhn blends physical and imagined perspectives within her works of saturated color and unexpected materials. These playful respites inspired by nature hold spaces of location and memory juxtaposed with layers of dwelling, land and wonder.

JOSIE LEWIS Dawn Be Dark

JUNE 17-SEPTEMBER 25 Artist Reception: Friday, September 23 • 5 to 7pm Artist Talk: Starting @ 6pm Josie Lewis is a mixed media artist. Using materials such as shredded Vogue magazines and employing formal devices of finely detailed pattern and repetition, her work can evoke complicated medical systems or other worldly aerial topographies.

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SAINT JOHN’S ART CENTER ALICE R. ROGERS & TARGET GALLERY

ART CENTER INFO DESK: 320-363-2701 GALLERY HOURS DAILY NOON-6pm • THURSDAY NOON-9pm

ALEX KUNO

Crytotopographies of Malthusia: Stories of Worry and Wonder from the Miscreants of Tiny Town Miscellany MAY 30-SEPTEMBER 13 Artist Reception: Friday, September 11 • 5 to 7pm Artist Talk: Starting @ 6pm In this exhibition Alex Kuno creates a series of interwoven, darkly satirical fairy tale vignettes in a variety of mediums. This series presents the trials and tribulations of wayward children, which are playful investigations of longings, fears and dark stories from childhood that have shaped our adult anxieties.

NATE BURBECK Altered States

OCTOBER 2-DECEMBER 4 Artist Reception: Friday, November 6 • 5 to 7pm Artist Talk: Starting @ 6pm Nate Burbeck’s work consists of large panoramic landscapes depicting isolated moments of the surreal within the context of contemporary culture. The placement of fantastical or dreamlike elements in these narratives creates tension between what is familiar and what is distinctively surreal.

SADAO WATANABE

Beauty Given by Grace: The Biblical Prints of Sadao Watanabe JANUARY 22-MARCH 11

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Artist Reception: Friday, February 26 • 5 to 7pm Guest Speaker: Starting @ 6pm Beauty Given by Grace is a traveling exhibition featuring original works of graphic art by Sadao Watanabe, Japan’s foremost Christian artist of the 20th century. This exhibit brings together 50 pieces, all reflecting biblical themes. The intricately patterned images in a variety of styles offer a panoramic view of the Bible.

SENIORS

CSB/SJU SENIOR ART EXHIBITION APRIL 7-MAY 9 Artist Reception: Saturday, April 16 • 1 to 3pm Artist Talks: Starting Featuring work in a variety of media from this year’s senior art majors.

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1:30pm

JD JORGENSON Time and Place

MAY 27-SEPTEMBER 16 Artist Reception: Friday, September 16 • 5 to 7pm Artist Talk: Starting @ 6pm 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.

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HOW TO ORDER TICKETS

BY MAIL

BOX OFFICE HOURS

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

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

BENEDICTA ARTS CENTER (BAC) AT CSB ACADEMIC YEAR HOURS Monday-Saturday: 10am-6pm

BY PHONE

STEPHEN B. HUMPHREY (SBH) THEATER BOX OFFICE AT SJU Open 2 hours prior to events

Call (320) 363-5777

ONLINE

SUMMER BOX OFFICE HOURS (THROUGH AUGUST 30) Monday-Friday: Noon-4pm

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 available 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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CSB/SJU FINE ARTS SERIES 2015-16

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! Contact the Box Office if you have questions about how to receive the Early Bird Discount.

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

Floor Seating

Rows A-D

Rows A-J

Lower Tier

Ramped Floor

Rows J-O Stepped Aisles

Rows K-P

Rows E-K

Stepped Aisles

Upper Tier

Rows Q-W

Rows P-U

Upper Tier

Upper Level

Last row of the lower tier has no steps

Under Balcony

No elevator to upper level

1st Balcony 2nd Balcony No elevator to balconies

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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FINE ARTS PROGRAMMING BENEDICTA ARTS CENTER 37 S. COLLEGE AVE. ST. JOSEPH, MN 56374-2099

SERIES SPONSORS

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