As you firm up your reservations to see the University production of “The 1940s Radio Hour,” remember that all ticket holders are invited to attend a wine and cheese reception and pre-play panel prior to the Saturday, November 8 performance. The doors open at 6:30 that night, and at 6:45 faculty members Christi Hancock (history), Nicole Hanig (music) and Gregory Pulver (theater) will provide a host of insights about the show, further enhancing experience of a lively and wonderful evening of theater. Part of the fun is seeing the panelists pack their brilliance into taut 8-minute packages. This event is provided by the Garaventa Center. No reservations needed for the reception, but for more information, please contact Karen Eifler, Garaventa Center, at eifler@up.edu or 8014.
Performing & Fine Arts
Guest Performer William Berger, Oct. 27
Nicole Hanig’s Vocal Performance Workshop class will welcome London-based baritone William Berger as a guest performer on Monday, October 27, at 2:40 p.m., in Mago Hunt Center recital hall. Berger will then conduct a master class with four PFA students which will conclude by 4 p.m. All are welcome to come in and out for both the performance and master class portion. For more information contact Hanig at 7858 or hanign@up.edu.
“Scenes and Revelations” Opens Oct. 1, Hunt Center Theater
The performing and fine arts department presents Elan Garonzik’s “Scenes and Revelations,” with performances on Wednesday, October 1 through Sunday, October 5, at 7:30 p.m. (2 p.m. Sunday), in Mago Hunt Center Theater. In 1894, at the height of America’s westward movement, four Pennsylvania sisters must decide whether to forge ahead or to move in the opposite direction as they are haunted by their pasts and face uncertain futures. Faculty and staff can use season passes to reserve complimentary tickets, and students can reserve free tickets for the Wednesday or Thursday shows. Contact the Hunt Center box office at 7287 to reserve your seats, or visit the box office in the Hunt Center lobby from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
For more information contact performing and fine arts at 7228 or pfa@up.edu.
Wind Symphony and Orchestra Concert, Oct. 4
The University Wind Symphony and Orchestra will perform a concert on Saturday, October 4, at 7:30 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. The concert is free and open to faculty, staff, students, and the public.
The Wind Symphony program looks at the use of humor in music, including Percy Grainger’s whimsical Country Gardens, Paul Hart’s Cartoon, and Jonathan Newman’s “bubblegum pop” piece Single, featuring senior vocalist Amelia Segler. Rounding out the program is John Mackey’s Aurora Awakes, one of the most significant band works thus far in the 21st century.
The University Orchestra will feature Margaret Brouwer’s stirring and elegiac tone poem, Remembrances, as well as student concerto competition winner David Yee playing Alexander Glazunov’s Concerto in E flat major for alto saxophone.
For more information contact performing and fine arts at 7228 or pfa@up.edu.
Student Photo Show, July 31-August 15
Students enrolled in the second summer session Intro to Black and White Photo class will be hanging their images in Buckley Center Gallery from Thursday, July 31 to Friday, August 15, according to Pat Bognar, performing and fine arts. Everyone is invited to stop by and enjoy their wonderful work, which includes Kelsie Orikasa’s piece at left. For more information contact Bognar at 7792 or bognar@up.edu.
Student Photo Shows, BC Gallery
Students enrolled in the first summer session Intro to Black and White Photo class will be hanging their images in Buckley Center Gallery from now until July 30, according to Pat Bognar, performing and fine arts. After July 30 the next group of students will hang their images. Everyone is invited to stop by and enjoy their wonderful work, which includes Andrea Hernandez-Garibay’s piece at left. For more information contact Bognar at 7792 or bognar@up.edu.
Jewell Yaguchi Retirement Party, June 12
After 15 years of serving as the welcoming face of the departments of English and performing and fine arts (not to mention international languages and cultures), office manager Jewell Yaguchi will be retiring from the University of Portland. All are invited to wish her a fond farewell at her retirement party on Thursday, June 12, from 3 to 4 p.m., in Buckley Center room 163.
Jewell has been the constant stalwart of her departments and is always ready with a smile and friendly ear, as well as a piece of chocolate or some other sweet treat from one of her candy jars. She will be sorely missed since she is one of the few people on campus who knows where all the pianos are hidden; she makes department events run like clockwork; and she is always willing to help a student to get into a practice room or art class. Jewell will be moving to the Olympia, Washington area to be closer to her family and grandchildren.
For more information contact performing and fine arts at 7228 or pfa@up.edu—it may be your last chance to hear Jewell’s calming voice answer the PFA phones.
Bonnie Meltzer Exhibit, Jan. 13-Feb. 6
North Portland mixed media artist Bonnie Meltzer will show her work in the “Coal: Not in Any Back Yard” exhibit from January 13 to February 6 in the Buckley Center Gallery. Meltzer’s concern over proposed coal exports being routed through her North Portland neighborhood and Columbia River Gorge inspired her to create the works featured here. Additional artworks by painter Kelly Neidig and ceramist Thom Caccamo will be included as well. For more information contact Pat Bognar, performing and fine arts, at 7792 or bognar@up.edu.