Events

VUCA Season Calendar 2010-2011

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September
Wednesday
1

Video Screening
with Pastor James Vehling for exhibition:
Heeding the Voice of Heaven: Sadao Watanabe Biblical Stencil Prints
Curated by Richard H. W. Brauer 
Brauer Museum of Art 
Free and open to the public

7 p.m.
Thursday 2

Faculty Artist Series 
Faculty Jazz Trio
Guest artist Frank Catalano, saxophone
University Theatre
Free admission, open to the public

7:30 p.m.
Sunday  12

Community Organist Festival
Chapel of the Resurrection
Free admission, open to the public

7 p.m.
Thursday 16

Theatre Performance
Actors from the London Stage
A Midsummer Night's Dream

by William Shakespeare
University Theatre
$20 adults, $10 senior citizens and non-Valpo students, $5 for local high school students attending as part of a group
Free to Valpo students, faculty and staff

7:30 p.m.
Friday 17 Theatre Performance
Actors from the London Stage
A Midsummer Night's Dream

by William Shakespeare
University Theatre
$20 adults, $10 senior citizens and non-Valpo students, $5 for local high school students attending as part of a group
Free to Valpo students, faculty and staff
7:30 p.m.
Friday 17
Faculty Artist Series
Ralph Klapis, baritone and Joseph Bognar, piano
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission, open to the public
7:30 p.m.
Saturday 18

Theatre Performance
Actors from the London Stage
A Midsummer Night's Dream

by William Shakespeare
University Theatre
$20 adults, $10 senior citizens and non-Valpo students, $5 for local high school students attending as part of a group
Free to Valpo students, faculty and staff

3 p.m.
Sunday  19
Faculty Artist Series
John Schreckengost, French horn
Cynthia Fudala, flute
Joseph Bognar, piano
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission, open to the public
3 p.m.
Wednesday
22

Gallery Talk
with Professor Sandy Kita for exhibition:
Heeding the Voice of Heaven: Sadao Watanabe Biblical Stencil Prints
Curated by Richard H. W. Brauer
Brauer Museum of Art
Free and open to the public

 7 p.m.
Saturday  25

Homecoming Choral Concert
Featuring a triubute to the life and works of
professor emeritus of music, Richard Wienhorst 
Valparaiso University Chorale, Men’s Choir, and Women’s Choir
Christopher M. Cock and Maura Janton Cock, conductors
Chapel of the Resurrection
$15 adults / $10 senior citizens and non-Valpo students
Free admission to Valpo students, faculty and staff

4 p.m.
Saturday  25
Valparaiso University Symphony Orchestra
Dennis Friesen-Carper, conductor
Chapel of the Resurrection
$15 adults / $10 senior citizens and non-Valpo students
Free admission to Valpo students, faculty and staff
8 p.m.
Sunday
26

Alumni Recital
Trio Pastiche
Katie Johnson, French horn
John Nevergall, tenor
Mark Bilyeu, piano
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission, open to the public

2 p.m.
October
Saturday  2
Faculty Artist Series
Daniel Morganstern, cello
Eric Larsen, piano
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission, open to the public
7:30 p.m.
Wednesday
6

Student Coffee Hour
with Katherine E. Kuster for exhibition:
Everday Art: Casual Kimono from Mid 20th-Century Japan 
Curated by Katherine E. Kuster 
Brauer Museum of Art
Free and open to the public

7 p.m. 
Wednesday  6

Theatre Performance
Almost, Maine
by John Cariani
directed by Lee F. Orchard
University Theatre
$15 adults / $10 senior citizens & non-Valpo students
Free for Valpo students, faculty and staff

8 p.m.
Thursday  7

Theatre Performance
Almost, Maine
by John Cariani
directed by Lee F. Orchard
University Theatre
$15 adults / $10 senior citizens & non-Valpo students
Free for Valpo students, faculty and staff

8 p.m.
Friday
8

Theatre Performance
Almost, Maine
by John Cariani
directed by Lee F. Orchard
University Theatre
$15 adults / $10 senior citizens & non-Valpo students
Free for Valpo students, faculty and staff

8 p.m.
Saturday
9

Theatre Performance
Almost, Maine
by John Cariani
directed by Lee F. Orchard
University Theatre
$15 adults / $10 senior citizens & non-Valpo students
Free for Valpo students, faculty and staff

2 p.m.
Saturday
9
Valparaiso University Luce Concert Band & Community/University Concert Band
Jeffrey Scott Doebler, conductor
Deanna Swoboda, tuba
Chapel of the Resurrection
Free admission, open to the public
4 p.m.
Saturday  9
Valparaiso University Chamber Concert Band
Jeffrey Scott Doebler, conductor
Deanna Swoboda, tuba
Chapel of the Resurrection
Free admission, open to the public
7:30 p.m.
Sunday
10
Theatre Performance
Almost, Maine
by John Cariani
directed by Lee F. Orchard
University Theatre
$15 adults / $10 senior citizens & non-Valpo students
Free for Valpo students, faculty and staff
2 p.m.
Sunday
17

Lecture
Hosted by Brauer Museum of Art for
Featured Steelmaking Tapestry with Artist Helena Hernmarck
Duesenburg Recital Hall 
Free and open to the public

2 p.m.
Wednesday
27

Poetry Reading
with Professor Edward Byrne
Brauer Museum of Art
Free and open to the public

7 p.m.
Wednesday 27

Faculty Artist Series
James Konsbruck, guitar
Guest artist: Wesley Hixson, guitar
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission, open to the public

7:30 p.m.
November
Tuesday
2

Guest Artist Recital
Musical Arts Quintet
woodwind ensemble
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission, open to the public

7:30 p.m.
Wednesday
3

Teacher Workshop and Student Coffee Hour
with Professor John Ruff for exhibition:
Heeding the Voice of Heaven: Sadao Watanabe Biblical Stencil Prints
Curated by Richard H. W. Brauer
Brauer Museum of Art
Free and open to the public

7 p.m.
Friday 5
Canadian Brass
Presented by Valparaiso Community Festivals and Events and Valparaiso University Department of Music
Chapel of the Resurrection
Tickets: $40 reserved, $25 adult, $15 senior citizens, non-Valpo students and Valpo students, faculty and staff.
7:30 p.m.
Sunday
7

Faculty Artist Series
Stacy Maugans, saxophone
Nicole Lee, piano
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission, open to the public 

3 p.m.
Wednesday
10

Theatre Performance
Tartuffe
by Moliere
directed by R. Andrew White
University Theatre
$15 adults / $10 senior citizens & non-Valpo students
Free for Valpo students, faculty and staff

8 p.m.
Thursday
11
Theatre Performance
Tartuffe
by Moliere
directed by R. Andrew White
University Theatre
$15 adults / $10 senior citizens & non-Valpo students
Free for Valpo students, faculty and staff

8 p.m.

Friday
12
Theatre Performance
Tartuffe
by Moliere
directed by R. Andrew White
University Theatre
$15 adults / $10 senior citizens & non-Valpo students
Free for Valpo students, faculty and staff
8 p.m.
Saturday
13
Theatre Performance
Tartuffe
by Moliere
directed by R. Andrew White
University Theatre
$15 adults / $10 senior citizens & non-Valpo students
Free for Valpo students, faculty and staff
2 p.m.
Sunday
14 Theatre Performance
Tartuffe
by Moliere
directed by R. Andrew White
University Theatre
$15 adults / $10 senior citizens & non-Valpo students
Free for Valpo students, faculty and staff
2 p.m.
Tuesday
16

Jazz Ensemble
Jeffrey C. Brown, conductor
Guest artist: Danny Barber, trumpet
University Theatre
Free admission, open to the public

7:30 p.m.
December
Wednesday
1

Valparaiso University Student Poetry Reading
Brauer Museum of Art
Free and open to the public

7 p.m.
Friday
3

Opening Reception
Recent Views of an Inner World: Paintings by Richard Loving
and
Boonville: Photographs by Timothy Briner
Brauer Museum of Art
Free and open to the public

7 p.m.
Friday
3

Valparaiso University Christmas Concert: A Carol Festival
Valparaiso University Chorale, Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Concert Band, Women’s Choir, Men’s Choir
Christopher M. Cock, Maura Janton Cock, Jeffrey Scott Doebler, and Dennis Friesen-Carper, conductors; Joseph Bognar, organist
Chapel of the Resurrection
$15 adults / $10 senior-citizens and non-Valpo students
Free to Valpo students, faculty and staff

7:30 p.m.
Saturday
4

Valparaiso University Christmas Concert: A Carol Festival
Valparaiso University Chorale, Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Concert Band, Women’s Choir, Men’s Choir
Christopher M. Cock, Maura Janton Cock, Jeffrey Scott Doebler, and Dennis Friesen-Carper, conductors; Joseph Bognar, organist
Chapel of the Resurrection
$15 adults / $10 senior-citizens and non-Valpo students
Free to Valpo students, faculty and staff

5 p.m. 
Sunday 5

TUBACHRISTMAS
Chapel of the Resurrection
Free admission, open to the public
For more information, visit www.tubachristmas.com

2:30 p.m.
Sunday
 5

Julefest
Valparaiso University Luce Concert Band and Community/University Concert Band
Jeffrey Scott Doebler, conductor
University Theatre
Free admission, open to the public

4 p.m. 
Tuesday
7

 Theatre Performance
Directing Showcase 
Studio Theatre
Free admission, open to the public

 8 p.m.
Wednesday

Theatre Performance
Directing Showcase 
Studio Theatre
Free admission, open to the public

 8 p.m.
Thursday 9 Theatre Performance
Acting Showcase 
Studio Theatre
Free admission, open to the public
8 p.m.
Friday
10

Advent-Christmas Vespers
Valparaiso University Kantorei
Lorraine S. Brugh, conductor and organist
Joseph Bognar, organist
Chapel of the Resurrection
Free admission, open to the public
Reserved seating cards are available at the chapel

7 p.m.
Friday
10

Advent-Christmas Vespers
Valparaiso University Kantorei
Lorraine S. Brugh, conductor and organist
Joseph Bognar, organist
Chapel of the Resurrection
Free admission, open to the public
Reserved seating cards are available at the chapel

10 p.m.
Saturday
18

Handel's Messiah (Part I) and Bach's Christmas Oratorio (Part I)
The Bach Institute at Valparaiso University
Christopher M. Cock, conductor
Chapel of the Resurrection
$15 adults / $10 senior citizens and non-Valpo students
Free to Valpo students, faculty and staff

7 p.m. 
January
Wednesday
19

Gallery Talk
with Artist Richard Loving to discuss exhibition:
Recent Views of an Inner World: Paintings by Richard Loving 
Brauer Museum of Art
Free and open to the public

7 p.m.
Thursday
27

Faculty Artist Series
Gregory Maytan, violin
John Schreckengost, French Horn 
Nicole Lee, piano
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission, open to the public

7:30 p.m.
February
Wednesday
2

Student Coffee Hour
with Artist Timothy Briner to discuss exhibition:
Boonville: Photographs by Timothy Briner 
Brauer Museum of Art
Free and open to the public

7 p.m.
Sunday 6

Faculty Artist Series
Virginia Oram, mezzo-soprano
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission, open to the public

3 p.m.
Thursday  10

Theatre Performance
Valparaiso University Dance Ensemble
directed by Ann Kessler and Kathleen Dominiak
University Theatre
$15 adults / $10 senior citizens & non-Valpo students
Free for Valpo students, faculty and staff

8 p.m.
Friday 11
Theatre Performance
Valparaiso University Dance Ensemble
directed by Ann Kessler and Kathleen Dominiak
University Theatre
$15 adults / $10 senior citizens & non-Valpo students
Free for Valpo students, faculty and staff
8 p.m.
Saturday  12
Theatre Performance
Valparaiso University Dance Ensemble
directed by Ann Kessler and Kathleen Dominiak
University Theatre
$15 adults / $10 senior citizens & non-Valpo students
Free for Valpo students, faculty and staff
2 p.m.
Saturday
12

Valparaiso University Symphony Orchestra
With Concerto Competition Winners
Dennis Friesen-Carper, conductor
Chapel of the Resurrection
$15 adults / $10 senior citizens and non-Valpo students
Free for Valpo students, faculty and staff

7:30 p.m.
Sunday  13
Theatre Performance
Valparaiso University Dance Ensemble
directed by Ann Kessler and Kathleen Dominiak
University Theatre
$15 adults / $10 senior citizens & non-Valpo students
Free for Valpo students, faculty and staff
2 p.m.
Wednesday  16

Theatre Performance
The Universal Wolf
by Joan M. Schenkar 
directed by R. Andrew White
Studio Theatre
$15 adults / $10 senior citizens & non-Valpo students
Free for Valpo students, faculty and staff

8 p.m.
Thursday
17
Theatre Performance
The Universal Wolf
by Joan M. Schenkar 
directed by R. Andrew White
Studio Theatre
$15 adults / $10 senior citizens & non-Valpo students
Free for Valpo students, faculty and staff
8 p.m.
Thursday
17

Faculty Artist Series
Gregory Maytan, violin
Guest artist Veronique, Mathieu, violin
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission, open to the public

7:30 p.m.
Friday
18
Theatre Performance
The Universal Wolf
by Joan M. Schenkar 
directed by R. Andrew White
Studio Theatre
$15 adults / $10 senior citizens & non-Valpo students
Free for Valpo students, faculty and staff
8 p.m.
Friday
18

Valparaiso Univeristy Chamber Concert Band
Jeffrey Scott Doebler, conductor
University Theatre
$15 adults / $10 senior citizens and non-Valpo students
Free for Valpo students, faculty and students

7:30 p.m.
Saturday 19
Theatre Performance
The Universal Wolf
by Joan M. Schenkar 
directed by R. Andrew White
Studio Theatre
$15 adults / $10 senior citizens & non-Valpo students
Free for Valpo students, faculty and staff
2 p.m.
Saturday
19

Community Band Festival
Valparaiso University Luce Concert Band
Jeffrey Scott Doebler, conductor
University Theatre
Free admission, open to the public

7:30 p.m.
Sunday 20 Small School/High School Band Festival
Valparaiso University Luce Concert Band
Jeffrey Scott Doebler, conductor
University Theatre
Free admission, open to the public
4 p.m.
Sunday
20  Theatre Performance
The Universal Wolf
by Joan M. Schenkar 
directed by R. Andrew White
Studio Theatre
$15 adults / $10 senior citizens & non-Valpo students
Free for Valpo students, faculty and staff
2 p.m.
March
Saturday
19
Bach Collegium Japan
Masaaki Suzuki, conductor
Presented by The Bach Institute at Valparaiso University
Mass in B minor
Chapel of the Resurrection
Tickets: $100 reserved seating, $40 adults, $30 senior citizens
$20 for Valpo students, faculty and staff
7:30 p.m.
Wednesday 23

Faculty Artist Series
Songs of Elliott Carter
Angela Young Smucker, mezzo-soprano
Joseph Bognar, piano
Pete Smucker (VU '01), commentary
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission, open to the public

7:30 p.m.
Saturday  26

Valparaiso University Chorale
Christopher M. Cock, conductor
Chapel of the Resurrection
$15 adults / $10 senior citizens and non-Valpo students
Free to Valpo students, faculty and staff

4 p.m.
Saturday  26
Faculty Artist Series
David Machavariani, cello
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission, open to the public
7:30 p.m.
Sunday 27
Faculty Artist Series
Jennet Ingle, oboe
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission, open to the public
3 p.m.
Wednesday
30

Opening Reception and Award Ceremony
Secondary School Showcase
Brauer Museum of Art
Free and open to the public

6 p.m.
Thursday 31

Guest Artist
Joseph Wytko Saxophone Quartet
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free Admission, open to the public

7:30 p.m.
April
Sunday 3 Faculty Artist Series
John Bernthal, organ
Chapel of the Resurrection
Free admission, open to the public
3 p.m.
Monday - Saturday
11-16
26th Annual Jazz Festival
Contact Valpo Union for more info: 219-464-5415
Ticket prices vary depending on event
 
Sunday
10
Valparaiso University Women’s Choir and Men’s Choir
Maura Janton Cock and Christopher M. Cock, conductors
Valparaiso University Center for the Arts Guild Lobby Commons
Free admission, open to the public
6 p.m.
Wednesday
13

Theatre Performance
Floyd Collins
  by Adam Guettel and Tina Landau
directed by Lee F. Orchard
musical direction by Dennis Friesen-Carper
University Theatre
$15 adults / $10 senior citizens & non-Valpo students
Free for Valpo students, faculty and staff

8 p.m.
Thursday
14
Theatre Performance
Floyd Collins
  by Adam Guettel and Tina Landau
directed by Lee F. Orchard
musical direction by Dennis Friesen-Carper
University Theatre
$15 adults / $10 senior citizens & non-Valpo students
Free for Valpo students, faculty and staff
8 p.m.
Friday
15
Theatre Performance
Floyd Collins
  by Adam Guettel and Tina Landau
directed by Lee F. Orchard
musical direction by Dennis Friesen-Carper
University Theatre
$15 adults / $10 senior citizens & non-Valpo students
Free for Valpo students, faculty and staff
8 p.m.
Saturday
16
Theatre Performance
Floyd Collins
  by Adam Guettel and Tina Landau
directed by Lee F. Orchard
musical direction by Dennis Friesen-Carper
University Theatre
$15 adults / $10 senior citizens & non-Valpo students
Free for Valpo students, faculty and staff
2 p.m.
Sunday
17
Theatre Performance
Floyd Collins
  by Adam Guettel and Tina Landau
directed by Lee F. Orchard
musical direction by Dennis Friesen-Carper
University Theatre
$15 adults / $10 senior citizens & non-Valpo students
Free for Valpo students, faculty and staff
2 p.m.
Wednesday
20
Opening Reception and Award Ceremony
Valparaiso University Art Student Exhibition
Brauer Museum of Art
Free and open to the public
 7 p.m.
Saturday
30
13th Annual Sousa Tribute Concert
Jeffrey Scott Doebler, conductor
Chapel of the Resurrection
$15 adults / $10 senior-citizens and non-Valpo students
Free to Valpo students, faculty and staff
1 p.m.
May
Sunday
1

Valparaiso University Symphony Orchestra
Valparaiso Univesity Chamber Concert Band, Luce Concert Band and Community/University Concert Band 
Dennis Friesen-Carper, conductor
Chapel of the Resurrection
$15 adults / $10 senior-citizens and non-Valpo students
Free to Valpo students, faculty and staff

3 p.m.
Tuesday
3

Institute of Liturgical Studies 
David Truemper Memorial Concert
Chapel of the Resurrection
$15 adutls / $10 senior-citizens and non-Valpo students
Free to Valpo students, faculty and staff

8 p.m.
Friday  13

Opening Reception
Tales (not truths) by The Mechanic & The Handyman:
Jno Cook & Gordon Ligocki
Curated by Dorman + Torluemke
Brauer Museum of Art
Free and open to the public

7 p.m. 
Saturday
14
Senior Honors Recital
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission
6:30 p.m.
July
Wednesday
13

Gallery Talk
with Museum Director/Curator Gregg Hertzlieb
Brauer Museum of Art
Free and open to the public

7 p.m.