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Department of Drama presents ‘Crazy For You’
The Department of Drama presents “Crazy For You” from the legendary songbook of George and Ira Gershwin. This Tony Award-winning musical takes a passion for theater and the desire to be loved and infuses them with the toe-tapping stylings of the…
Malmgren Concert Series Kicks Off Sept. 24 with Hausmann String Quartet
The Hausmann String Quartet will be the first guest for the 2017-18 season of Hendricks Chapel’s Malmgren Concert Series on Sunday, Sept. 24. The concert, “Reason Gone Mad,” will begin at 4 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel and is free and open…
Yaffe Interviewed 鶹Ƶ Joni Mitchel Biography
A name that revolutionized the musical world forever is Joni Mitchell. Her songs transcend generations, and were the focal point of a new biography written by 鶹ƵHumanities Professor David Yaffe. His biography on the song writer is entitled Reckless…
World Music Concert Series Kicks Off Sept. 12
The world comes to 鶹ƵUniversity, and during the fall semester the music of the world can be heard as well. The world music concert series Performance Live begins at 8 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 12, in Setnor Auditorium with a…
University Union Announces Juice Jam Lineup
University Union has announced that this year’s Juice Jam Music Festival will take place on Sept. 10 at Skytop Field. The lineup will feature Diplo, Ugly God, MØ, Smallpools and Jeremy Zucker across the festival’s two stages. Doors for this…
Setnor School Announces 2017 Gregg Smith National Choral Composition Contest
In honor and memory of the historic work of American composer/conductor Gregg Smith and the Gregg Smith Singers, the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Rose, Jules R. and Stanford S. Setnor School of Music has announced the 2017 Gregg…
Songs of India: Ethnomusicologist Carol Babiracki Partners with Legendary Mukund Nayak
When Mukund Nayak found out he had won this year’s Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian awards, he immediately called Carol Babiracki to offer his congratulations. “No, no. The congratulations should go to you,” replied his longtime friend and colleague, who…
Life of Brian
Brian Benedik’s infatuation with radio began on Aug. 2, 1983, when the now-legendary Z100 first roared out of the swamps of Secaucus, New Jersey. “I was in the car with my mother, and was fascinated by what I heard on…
Assistant Professor David Yaffe Weighs in on Bob Dylan Lecture
David Yaffe, assistant professor of humanities, was quoted by The Star Tribune for the article Did Bob Dylan crib his Nobel Prize lecture from SparkNotes?
Second Round of SCC Open Auditions June 5
鶹ƵChildren’s Chorus announces a second round of open auditions for the 2017/18 new season, with newly released times. For its upcoming 37th season, the second round of auditions will be held on Monday, June 5, from 4-6:45 p.m. by appointment. Auditions will take…