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A listing of music, art, theatre, and lecture events open to the public at the University of Puget Sound

The Arts at Puget Sound

Fall 2009

 

September 2009
Tuesday, Sept. 1, Kittredge Gallery
Paul Vexler, Seattle sculpture
Maki Tamura, 3-dimensional watercolor paintings
Exhibit open through 10/5
Hours: M-F: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat: noon-5 p.m.
Free

Thursday, Sept. 10, 4-6 p.m., Harned Colannade
Thompson Hall Science and Mathematics Seminars
Fall Student Research Symposium
Free

Friday, Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m., Schneebeck Concert Hall
Jacobsen Series: Fin de siecle Paris: Chamber Music for Strings and Piano
featuring Duane Hulbert, piano; Timothy Christie, violin; Judson Scott, trumpet; and Stephen Schermer, bass
Tickets: $12.50, $8.50

Thursday, Sept. 17, 4 p.m., Thompson Hall, Room 175
Thompson Hall Science and Mathematics Seminars
Carlos Stroud Rydberg Electron Wave Packets: Observing and Manipulating Electrons Within an Atom
Free

Thursday, Sept. 17, 7:30 p.m., Schneebeck Concert Hall
Carlos Stroud Quantum Weirdness: Technology of the Future?
Free

Monday, Sept. 21, 7 p.m., Schneebeck Concert Hall
Euripides Trojan Women
Greek Theatre of Oregon

Tuesday, Sept. 22, 8 p.m., Schneebeck Concert Hall
Suzan-Lori Parks An Evening with Suzan-Lori Parks
Susan Resneck Pierce Lecture in Public Affairs and the Arts
Tickets: $15 general, comp. ticket required for Puget Sound student/faculty/staff
Tickets available beginning Sept. 1

Thursday, Sept. 24, 4 p.m., Thompson Hall, Room 175
Thompson Hall Science and Mathematics Seminars
David LaBerge The Unusually Long Apical Dendrite of the Human Brain
Free

Thursday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m., Wheelock Student Center Rasmussen Rotunda
Geoff Sayre-McCord Evolution and Ethics: A Philosopher's Perspective
Collier Lecture Series on Evolution and Ethics

Friday, Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m., Schneebeck Concert Hall
Jacobsen Series: A Tribute to the Genius of Django Reinhardt
featuring NW Sinonietta Jazz Quartet
Tickets: $12.50, $8.50

Tuesday, Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m., Schneebeck Concert Hall
David Sloan Wilson Religion as a Product of Evolution
Swope Endowed Lectureship on Ethics, Religion, Faith, and Values
Free but ticket required, Wheelock Information Center
Tickets available beginning Sept. 1

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October

Friday, Oct. 9, 12:05 p.m., Kilworth Memorial Chapel
Organ at Noon
Joseph Adam plays works by Bach, Mendelssohn, Clerambault, Widor
Free

Friday, Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m., Schneebeck Concert Hall
University Wind Ensemble
Gerard Morris, conductor
Free

Saturday, Oct. 10, 4 p.m., Schneebeck Concert Hall
Choral Concert
featuring all university chorale ensembles
Free

Wednesday, Oct. 14, Kittredge Gallery
Gather Image, Fugitive Form Seattle Painters
Exhibit open through 11/16
Hours: M-F: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat: noon-5 p.m.
Free

Wednesday, Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m., Schneebeck Concert Hall
University Symphony Orchestra
Christophe Chagnard, conductor
Maria Sampen, violin soloist, Brahms "Violin Concerto"
Free

Thursday, Oct. 22, Collins Memorial Library
Library Exhibit: Cut Out for the Wilds: The Collected Papers of Artist and Activist Abby Williams Hill
Open during library hours through 1/5
Free

Saturday, Oct. 24, 4 p.m., Schneebeck Concert Hall
Brassworks Concert with guest artist Anthony DiLorenzo, trumpet
Free

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m., Schneebeck Concert Hall
University String Orchestra
Christophe Chagnard, conductor
Free

Friday, Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m., Norton Clapp Theatre, Jones Hall
Thornton Wilder's The Skin of Our Teeth
Geoff Proehl, director
Tickets: $ll; $7

Saturday, Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m., Norton Clapp Theatre, Jones Hall
Thornton Wilder's The Skin of Our Teeth
Geoff Proehl, director
Tickets: $ll; $7

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November 2009

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m., Norton Clapp Theatre, Jones Hall
Thornton Wilder's The Skin of Our Teeth
Geoff Proehl, director
Tickets: $ll; $7

Thursday, Nov. 5, 4 p.m., Norton Clapp Theatre, Jones Hall
Thornton Wilder's The Skin of Our Teeth
Geoff Proehl, director
Tickets: $ll; $7

Friday, Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m., Norton Clapp Theatre, Jones Hall
Thornton Wilder's The Skin of Our Teeth
Geoff Proehl, director
Tickets: $ll; $7

Saturday, Nov. 7, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Norton Clapp Theatre, Jones Hall
Thornton Wilder's The Skin of Our Teeth
Geoff Proehl, director
Tickets: $ll; $7

Saturday, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m., Schneebeck Concert Hall
Opera Scenes
Directed by Cherie Hughes and Christine Kowalski
Free

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m., Schneebeck Concert Hall
University Jazz Band
Chris Stover, director

Friday, Nov. 13, 12:05 p.m., Kilworth Memorial Chapel
Organ at Noon
Joseph Adam, organist
Works by Sweelinck, Brahms, Thayer, Franck
Free

Friday, Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m., Schneebeck Concert Hall
Jacobsen Series: Welcome Dawn Padula
Introducing our new assistant professor of voice
Tickets: $12.50, $8.50

Wednesday, Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m., Schneebeck Concert Hall
University Symphony Orchestra
Christophe Chagnard, conductor
Free

Saturday, Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m., Schneebeck Concert Hall
Student Chamber Music Concert
Free

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December
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 5 p.m., Kittredge Gallery
Annual Art Student Show
Opening Reception and Awards
Exhibit open through 12/15
Hours: M-F: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat: noon-5 p.m.
Free

Friday, Dec. 4, 12:05 p.m., Kilworth Memorial Chapel
Organ at Noon
Joseph Adam, organist
Advent and Christmas Music
Free

Friday, Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m., Schneebeck Concert Hall
University Band and Wind Ensemble
Gerard Morris, conductor
Free

Saturday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m., Kilworth Memorial Chapel
Adelphian Concert Choir and Voci d'Amici
Seasonal Concert
Steven Zopfi, conductor
Tickets: $8.50, $4.50

Sunday, Dec. 6, 2 p.m., Kilworth Memorial Chapel
Adelphian Concert Choir and Voci d'Amici
Seasonal Concert
Steven Zopfi, conductor
Tickets: $8.50, $4.50

Sunday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m., Kilworth Memorial Chapel
Festival of Lessons and Carols

Monday, Dec. 7, 5:30 p.m., Norton Clapp Theatre, Jones Hall
Directing Class One Acts
Tickets: $2 sold only at the door

Monday, Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m., Schneebeck Concert Hall
University Percussion Ensemble
Amy Putnam, director
Free

Tuesday, Dec. 8, 5:30 p.m., Norton Clapp Theatre, Jones Hall
Directing Class One Acts
Tickets: $2 sold only at the door

Tuesday, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m., Kilworth Memorial Chapel
University Chorale and Dorian Singers
Anne Lyman, director
Free

Wednesday, Dec. 8, 5:30 p.m., Norton Clapp Theatre, Jones Hall
Directing Class One Acts
Tickets: $2 sold only at the door