U MARYGROVE COLLEGE 2012-2013 Season Visual & P Arts Division Calendar September 2012 September 8, 2012 DRAMAFEST: SECOND STAGE presents DANCE AWAY Saturday, 8:00 p.m. Virgil H. Carr Center for Cultural Arts 311 E. Grand River, Detroit 48226 Admission: $10 A staged-reading of “Dance Away,” a choreopoem play that explores the complexity of mother-daughter relationships and celebrates the legacy of African-American dance traditions. A new play written by Charday Ward, winning playwright of Marygrove’s 2012 Spring Dramafest. Contact: Leslie Love (313) 927-1545 • [email protected] Arts League of Michigan (313) 965-8430 September 9 – October 12, 2012 MARYGROVE ART FACULTY EXHIBITION Reception: Sunday, September 9, 2012 3:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. • The Gallery The bi-annual Art Department faculty exhibition featuring the work of Rouman Boudev, Rose DeSloover, Tim Gralewski, Mary Lou Greene, Christine Hagedorn, James Lutomski and Robert Stewart. Contact: Jim Lutomski (313) 927-1337 • [email protected] September 25, 2012 THE MUSIC, THE MOVEMENT AND YOU: USING PHYSICAL MOVEMENT TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE J. Timothy Caldwell Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Denk Chapman Hall/Alumnae Hall J. Timothy Caldwell, an internationally recognized teacher of Dalcroze Eurhythmics will present a learner-centered exploration of all the elements of music through movement. The workshop will be physically active, so wear loose clothing, soft-soled shoes, and be prepared to move! Contact: Sue Vanderbeck Lenz, (313) 927-1253 • [email protected] October 2012 October 5, 2012 DRAMAFEST: SECOND STAGE presents THE ANTI-JIGGLE ANTEBELLUM ANTHEM: THE METHOD, THE MUSIC, THE MOVEMENT Friday, 8:00 p.m. Virgil H. Carr Center for Cultural Arts 311 E. Grand River, Detroit 48226 Admission: $10 A staged-reading of “The Anti-Jiggle Antebellum Anthem: The Method, The Music, The Movement,” a choreopoem play that takes a stance against gangster rap and the degrading messages reflected in the media and urban music. A new play written by Kalimah Johnson, winning playwright of Marygrove’s 2012 Spring Dramafest. Contact: Leslie Love (313) 927-1545 • [email protected] Arts League of Michigan (313) 965-8430 October 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 2012 WHY TORTURE IS WRONG, AND THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM by Christopher Durang Performance Times: Friday & Saturday, 8:00 p.m. Sunday, 2:00 p.m. • Marygrove College Theatre Honing in on our private terrors both at home and abroad, playwright Christopher Durang turns political humor upside down in this story of provocative satire that centers on America’s growing homeland “insecurity” . Directed by Dr. Arthur J. Beer and featuring David L. Regal and Greg Grobis. Contact: UDM Theatre (313) 993-3270 • [email protected] October 19 – November 21, 2012 RETOOLED/REPACKAGED Reception: Friday, October 19, 2012 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. • The Gallery An exhibition coinciding with the annual Great Lakes Bioneers Conference at Marygrove College, this exhibition will showcase local, regional and national artists with artwork that expresses the individual artists reflections and statements on the environment, the green movement and ecological issues. Contact: Jim Lutomski (313) 927-1337 • [email protected] October 26, 2012 MODERN DANCE MASTER CLASS w/ Kevin Iega Jeff Friday, 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. • Liberal Art Building • Room 211 Kevin Iega Jeff, Artistic Director of Deeply Rooted Dance Theater in Chicago and is a native New Yorker. He attended the H.S. of Performing Arts, The Alvin Ailey American Dance Center and The Julliard School. In 2005, he was named one of The Juilliard School’s 100 Outstanding Alumnae. Mr. Jeff is the founder of JUBILATION! Dance Company and former Artistic Director of Joseph Holmes Chicago Dance Theatre. Contact: Judith Molina (313) 927-1306 • [email protected] January 25, 2013 CONTEMPORARY MODERN DANCE CLASS w/ Carrie Hanson Friday, 9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Liberal Art Building • Room 211 Carrie Hanson, founder and artistic director of The Seldoms in Chicago was named one of the “25 to Watch” in 2012 by Dance Magazine. Contact: Judith Molina (313) 927-1306 • [email protected] January 27, 2013 CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT Sunday, 3:00 p.m. • Denk Chapman Hall “Chamber Music at the Scarab Club” will present a vibrant chamber concert featuring violinist, Velda Kelley and cellist, Nadine Deleury with other performers. Reception immediately following the concert. Contact: Ellen Duncan (313) 927-1254 • [email protected] February 2013 February 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 2013 WINGS by Arthur Kopit Performance Times: Friday & Saturday, 8:00 p.m. Sunday, 2:00 p.m. • Marygrove College Theatre Wings explores the strange world of Emily Stinson, who must face the frustrating challenges of her life as a stroke patient. Wings is an adventure into the mind and a revelation of the strength of the human spirit. Contact: UDM Theatre (313) 993-3270 • [email protected] February 22, 2013 SPRING DRAMAFEST Friday, 7:00 p m. • Marygrove College Theatre Admission: $5 The 6th Annual Spring Dramafest is a staged reading series of new and original plays by emerging and established playwrights. Playwrights can submit works November 1 - December 21, 2012. Contact: Leslie Love (313) 927-1545 • [email protected] March 2013 March 12, 2013 THE SWEET SOUNDS OF RICHARD HUNDLEY: A CELEBRATION OF HIS MUSIC Tuesday, Noon • Denk Chapman Hall Mother and daughter duo, Rachel and Elsie Inselman, will present the works of American Art Song Composer, Richard Hundley, including the premiere of a newly commissioned song composed for them. Contact: Dr. Joanne Clark (313) 927-1255 • [email protected] March 22 - 23, 2013 EMERGING FORCE Friday, 7:30 p.m. • Saturday, 2:00 & 7:30 p.m. Marygrove College Theatre Admission: $15 general/ $10 students and seniors Annual dance department concert performed by the Marygrove College Dance Company II. Contact: Jonathon Cash (313) 927-1838 • [email protected] April 2013 April 12 - 14, 2013 LEADING THE WAY Friday, 7:30 p.m. • Saturday, 2:00 & 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 4:00 p.m. • Marygrove College Theatre Admission: $15 general/ $10 students and seniors Annual dance department concert performed by the Marygrove College Dance Company, featuring guest choreography by Kevin Iega Jeff (Artistic Director, Deeply Rooted Productions). Contact: Jonathon Cash (313) 927-1838 • [email protected] April 13, 2013 FESTIVAL OF CHOIRS Saturday, 3:00 p.m. • Sacred Heart Chapel The Marygrove College Chorale, along with area choirs, will perform choral masterworks by composer Adolphus Hailstork under his direction. His works have been featured in the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s “Classical Roots” series. Contact: Ellen Duncan (313) 927-1254 • [email protected] All performances, classes and exhibitions are free unless otherwise noted. FALL Winter FALL U November 2012 November 8, 2012 TELL ME WHO I AM Thursday, 8:00 p.m. • Denk Chapman Hall What role do our life experiences play, how do they form us and how can they help us become the people we truly are? Join Marygrove campus minister, Jesse Cox and Marygrove music professor, Tara Sievers-Hunt as they explore these questions through spiritual discussion and song. Featuring a performance of Samuel Barber’s beautiful composition, ‘Knoxville - Summer of 1915s’ Contact: Tara Sievers-Hunt (313) 927-1312 • [email protected] November 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 2012 THE EMPIRE BUILDERS by Boris Vian Performance Times: Friday & Saturday 8:00 p.m. • Sunday, 2:00 p.m. Marygrove College Theatre French novelist, composer, poet and playwright Boris Vian invites us to observe a world where the DuPont family allows fear of the unknown to overtake their human experience. In a progression of mounting terror and the blackest of comedy, the family releases their frustration in a frightening yet hysterical fashion. Directed by David L. Regal. Contact: UDM Theatre (313) 993-3270 • [email protected] November 29 - 30, 2012 WINTERFEST Thursday, 6:00 p.m. • Dress Rehearsal (free & open to the public) • Alumnae Hall Friday, 6:00 p.m. • Alumnae Hall Admission: $75 A collaborative extravaganza presented by the Division of Visual & Performing Arts to thank supporters of the arts at Marygrove College. The festive holiday event will include a dinner along with music, dance and spoken word performances by Marygrove students and faculty. Contact: Jordeen Ivanov-Ericson (313) 927-1307 [email protected] December 2012 December 7 - 9, 2012 BREAKING BOUNDARIES Friday, 7:30 p.m. • Saturday, 2:00 & 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 4:00 p.m. • Marygrove College Theatre Admission: $10 general/ $5 students and seniors Annual dance department concert performed by the Marygrove College Dance Company I & Company II, featuring an eclectic collection of choreography by senior dance majors, Otis Harris, Qiana Jackson, Florencia Pradere, Jeremy Smith, Anthony Velazquez, Caitlin Wagner and James Williams. Contact: Jonathon Cash (313) 927-1838 • [email protected] January 2013 January 18, 2013 MARYGROVE TALENT SHOW Friday, 9:00 p.m. • Marygrove College Theatre Admission: $5 Marygrove Talent Show featuring students and local talent. Auditions will be held Dec. 13 & 14, 2012 in the Marygrove College Theatre. Contact: Leslie Love (313) 927-1545 • [email protected] January 20 – March 1, 2013 FACULTY COLLECTS Reception: Sunday, January 20, 2013 • 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. • The Gallery An exhibition of art work from alumni, local, regional and national artists collected and purchased over the years by Marygrove art faculty and art work that is part of the Marygrove College Department of Art permanent collection. Contact: Jim Lutomski (313) 927-1337 • [email protected] Marygrove College • 8425 West McNichols Road, Detroit, Michigan 48221 Visit www.marygrove.edu erforming