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ART*All exhibits are held in the DAUGHTREY GALLERY
Enduring VisionsSelections from the College Permanent Art CollectionTuesday, September 13 – Sunday, October 9Showcasing the best of the College’s Permanent Art Collection, the exhibit includes paintings, sculptures, and prints by recognized 19th and 20th century artists. The centerpiece will be two oil paintings by Cecilia Beaux (American 1855-1942), recently donated to the College. OPENING RECEPTION & LEC TURE“Unveiling Ernesta by Cecilia Beaux”by Professor Sam Knecht Tuesday, September 13 • 7–8:30 pm
Winter is Coming: Works by Barbara Bushey and Doug CoonMonday, October 17 – Saturday, November 19Art Department faculty members Barbara Bushey and Doug Coon co-exhibit works of art quilts and photography, respectively, inspired by the Michigan landscape in winter and throughout the seasons.ARTIS TS’ RECEPTIONFall Parents WeekendSaturday, October 22 • 6-7:30 pm
Fall Student Art ExhibitTuesday, December 6 – Friday, January 13This student- and art faculty-juried exhibit features all levels of student works from fall semester studio courses.AWARDS CEREMONY & OPENINGTuesday, December 6 • 4 pm
Aaron Zenz: Children’s Book IllustratorSunday, January 22 – Sunday, February 12Zenz, a 1998 Hillsdale art graduate, writes and illustrates enchanting children’s books. The exhibit features original full-color drawings from his publications. During the opening, Zenz will demonstrate drawing and discuss book production.ARTIS T’S DEMONS TR ATION & RECEPTIONSunday, January 22 • 2 pm
Making Faces:Works by the Society of Illustrators, NYCSunday, February 19-Friday, March 10The Society’s permanent collection, Portraits from the Museum of American Illustration, presents a range of portrait imagery by renowned illustrators such as C.F. Payne, Norman Rockwell, Burt Silverman, Gary Kelly, David Levine, Mark Summers, and more. OPENING RECEPTIONSunday, February 19 • 2 pm
Senior Art ExhibitsGraduating art majors present their capstone exhibits in partial fulfillment of the art major requirements.Exhibit #1 Monday–Friday, March 27-31Exhibit #2 Monday–Friday, April 3-7Exhibit #3 Monday–Friday, April 10-14
Spring Student Art ExhibitTuesday, April 25 – Monday, May 8This professionally juried exhibit features all levels of student works from spring semester studio courses.AWARDS CEREMONY & OPENINGTuesday, April 25 • 4 pm
MUSICLIAISONS: Stephen Sondheim ProjectAnthony De Mare, pianoFriday, September 9 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM
Pianist Anthony De Mare is one of the world’s foremost champions of contemporary music. LIAISONS is a landmark commissioning and concert project based on the songs of legendary musical theatre composer Stephen Sondheim. *TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Faculty Chamber RecitalMelissa Knecht, viola; David Peshlakai, cello; Katherine Harris Rick, piano with violin students, seniors Stevan Lukich and Rachelle FergusonPerforming works by Ravel, Debussy, Rachmaninoff, and more.Saturday, September 17 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM
Hillsdale College Symphony OrchestraOpening Concert of the Orchestra’s 66th SeasonFall Parents WeekendSaturday, October 22 • 8 pmSunday, October 23 • 2 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM
*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
The Hillcats—Faculty Jazz EnsembleFall Fusion: The Music of Weather ReportFriday, October 28 • 8 pmMarkel Auditorium
Guest Solo Recital—Giacomo Scinardo, pianoSunday, October 30 • 3 pmItalian classical pianist Giacomo Scinardo has appeared as a soloist in Europe, Asia, Russia, and the United States.CONRAD RECITAL HALL
Sound The TrumpetsVince DiMartino and John Foster, trumpetsThursday, November 10 • 8 pmMCNAMARA REHEARSAL HALL
Master performers Vince DiMartino (United States) and John Foster (Australia) take the audience on a lightning-speed and sometimes humorous journey through the musical history of the trumpet.*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
MASTA Solo Competition Final RoundSunday, November 20 • 3 pmMichigan’s finest high school and college string students perform in the final round of the Michigan American String Teachers Association-sponsored Solo Competition. Prize money and an audience favorite award will be awarded to the top students.CONRAD RECITAL HALL
Hillsdale College Faculty Woodwind Quintetwith Brad Blackham, pianoPerforming Ludwig Thuille’s Sextet for Woodwind Quintet & Piano, op. 6 and Gustav Holst’s Quintet in A flat Major, op. 14Monday, November 21 • 7 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM
Messiah by George Frideric Handel Friday-Saturday, December 2-3 • 7:30 pmSunday, December 4 • 3 pmCOLLEGE BAPTIST CHURCH
The Hillsdale College Choir, Chamber Choir, and Symphony Orchestra join forces to present the 5th four-year cycle of Messiah. *TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Hillsdale Community Wind SymphonyFriday, December 9 • 7:30 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM
Hillsdale College Symphony OrchestraSaturday, December 10 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM
*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Faculty Recital—Chris McCourry, TrumpetPerforming works by South American ComposersFriday, January 27 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM
Michigan Intercollegiate Honor BandSaturday, February 4 • All day | Performance at 7 pmGuest Conductor John Madden, Michigan State University Associate Director of Bands, will lead select woodwind, brass, and percussion students from ten Michigan colleges and universities in a day of rehearsals and clinics culminating in a public performance. MCNAMARA REHEARSAL HALL
Hillsdale College Violin/Viola VirtuosiAdvanced violin and viola students of Melissa Knecht perform a showcase concert of works by Tchaikovsky, Paganini, O’Connor and others.Friday, February 10 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM
OLGA—Male A Cappella Vocal EnsembleSaturday, February 11 • 8 pmCOLLEGE BAPTIST CHURCH
The Dutch vocal ensemble Olga creates pure musicaljoy from five distinct but harmonious voices. *TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Hillsdale College Symphony OrchestraFeaturing winners of the 2017 Annual Student Concerto/Aria CompetitionThursday, March 9 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM
*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
The Hillcats—Faculty Jazz EnsembleThe Music of Joni Mitchell Featuring Vocalist Sunny WilkinsonSaturday, March 25 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM
Hillsdale College Opera WorkshopRIP and Laugh Yourself to DeathVarious opera and musical theatre scenes directed by faculty and studentsFriday, March 31- Saturday, April 1 • 7:30 pmSunday, April 2 • 3 pmMCNAMARA REHEARSAL HALL
*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Hillsdale College Percussion EnsembleDrums of ThunderPerforming repertoire inspired by Rock & Roll and moreSaturday, April 8 • 8 pmMCNAMARA REHEARSAL HALL
Faculty Woodwind QuintetLeoš Janáček: Mládí and Eric Ewazen: Roaring ForkMonday, April 10 • 7 pmCONRAD RECITAL HALL
Hillsdale College Jazz Big BandAnnual Spring Main Stage ConcertFeaturing Guest Artist Walter White, trumpetFriday-Saturday, April 21-22 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM
Hillsdale College Choir & Chamber ChoirSpring ConcertSunday, April 23 • 3 pmCOLLEGE BAPTIST CHURCH
Hillsdale Community Wind SymphonyFriday, May 5 • 7:30 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM
Hillsdale College Symphony OrchestraLeonard Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side StoryThursday, May 11 • 8 pmFinal concert of the season featuring winners of the 2017 Annual Student Concerto/Aria Competition.MARKEL AUDITORIUM
*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
THEATREThe Eumenides by AeschylusWednesday-Saturday, October 5-8 • 8 pmSaturday, October 8 • 2 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM
Aeschylus’ classic play highlights the plight of Orestes, who appeals to the gods for salvation from The Furies, and Athena comes to his aid. Aeschylus’ play celebrates the Greek path from barbarianism and blood vendettas to a society based on laws and justice.*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Aquila TheatreMuch Ado About Nothing by ShakespeareTuesday, October 11 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM
Much Ado About Nothing is an exuberant, philosophical, and festive play exceling in combative wit, melodrama, and potential tragedy. *TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Murder on the Nile by Agatha ChristieWednesday, October 12 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM
Agatha Christie’s own staging of her famous novel, Death on the Nile, is set on a paddle steamer cruising the Nile River in 1940s Egypt. The passengers are abuzz when the famous heiress, Kay Ridgeway, and her penniless husband, Simon Mostyn, board the ship. Class, money, and reputation are all at stake for the passengers, and before they know it, deceit, theft, and murder quickly make waves on the river. *TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Death of a Salesman by Arthur MillerWednesday-Saturday, November 16-19 • 8 pmSaturday, November 19 • 2 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM
Believing that the tragic condition was something that could be experienced by every human being, Arthur Miller crafted this modern tragedy about Willy Loman and his fall into madness and disgrace.*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Staged Reading Series: Alison’s House by Susan GlaspellMonday-Tuesday, December 5-6 • 8 pmHAMES ROOM | SAGE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in Drama in 1931, Alison’s House will be presented as a staged reading, and marks the beginning of a new annual series where the Tower Players will present neglected classics and new works in a workshop environment.
Broadway’s Next H!T MusicalSaturday, January 21 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM
In Broadway’s Next H!T Musical, master improvisers gather fictional song suggestions from the audience and create a spontaneous evening of music, humor, and laughter. The audience votes for their favorite song and watches as the cast turns it into a full-blown improvised musical. *TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Kiss Me, KateMusic and Lyrics by Cole Porter, Book by Samuel and Bella SpewachThe Tower Players & The Howard Music DepartmentSpring Parents WeekendWednesday–Saturday, March 1-4 • 8 pmSunday, March 5 • 2 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM
Kiss Me, Kate is a hilarious mix of musical theatre, Shakespeare, and the joys and struggles of being in love. This Tony award-winning musical has delighted audiences for more than a half-century.*TICKETS RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Tower Dancers ConcertFriday-Saturday, April 7-8 • 8 pmSunday, April 9 • 2 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM
The Physicist by Friedrich DürrenmattWednesday-Saturday, April 26-29 • 8 pmSaturday, April 29 • 2 pmQUILHOT BLACK BOX THEATRE
There has been a murder in an asylum populated by brilliant physicists, or at least by people who think they are. Originally written with the Cold War in mind, Dürrenmatt’s characters are forced to confront the nature of scientific inquiry and experimentation, and to ponder how new technologies might be used to save the world or destroy it.*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIREDTHE BOX OFFICE:
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Always FREE General Admission
TICKET RESERVATIONS:Some performances require ticket reservations. Tickets not claimed ten minutes prior to the performance will be released to waiting patrons. For more information about any event or to reserve tickets, call the box office. The Sage Center and Howard Music Hall are handicap accessible.
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VENUES:SAG E CENTER FOR THE A RT S81 East College Street • Hillsdale, MI 49242
Daughtrey GalleryHames Room
Markel AuditoriumQuilhot Black Box Theatre
JOHN E.N. & DEDE HOWA RD MUSIC H A LL79 East College Street • Hillsdale, MI 49242
McNamara Rehearsal Hall Conrad Recital Hall
COLLEG E BA P TIST CHURCH200 N. Manning St. • Hillsdale, MI 49242
Professional Artists Series
S E P T E M B E R
LIAISONS: Stephen Sondheim ProjectAnthony De Mare, pianoFriday, September 9 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Enduring VisionsSelections from the College Permanent Art CollectionTuesday, September 13 – Sunday, October 9OPENING RECEPTIONTuesday, September 13 • 7–8:30 pmDAUGHTREY GALLERY
Faculty Chamber RecitalMelissa Knecht, viola; David Peshlakai, cello; Katherine Harris Rick, pianowith violin students, seniors Stevan Lukich and Rachelle FergusonSaturday, September 17 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM
O C T O B E R
The Eumenides by AeschylusWednesday-Saturday, October 5-8 • 8 pmSaturday, October 8 • 2 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Aquila TheatreMuch Ado About NothingTuesday, October 11 • 8 pm
Murder on the NileWednesday, October 12 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Winter is Coming: Works by Barbara Bushey and Doug CoonMonday, October 17 – Saturday, November 19ARTISTS’ RECEPTIONFall Parents WeekendSaturday, October 22 • 6-7:30 pmDAUGHTREY GALLERY
Hillsdale College Symphony OrchestraOpening Concert of the Orchestra’s 66th SeasonFall Parents WeekendSaturday, October 22 • 8 pmSunday, October 23 • 2 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
The Hillcats— Faculty Jazz EnsembleFall Fusion: The Music of Weather ReportFriday, October 28 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM
Guest Solo Recital– Giacomo Scinardo, pianoSunday, October 30 • 3 pmCONRAD RECITAL HALL
N O V E M B E R
Sound The TrumpetsVince DiMartino and John Foster, trumpetsThursday, November 10 • 8 pmMCNAMARA REHEARSAL HALL*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Death of a Salesman by Arthur MillerWednesday-Saturday, November 16-19 • 8 pmSaturday, November 19 • 2 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
MASTA Solo Competition Final RoundSunday, November 20 • 3 pmCONRAD RECITAL HALL
Hillsdale College Faculty Woodwind Quintetwith Brad Blackham, pianoMonday, November 21 • 7 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM
D E C E M B E R
Messiah by George Frideric Handel Friday, December 2 • 7:30 pmSaturday, December 3 • 7:30 pmSunday, December 4 • 3 pmCOLLEGE BAPTIST CHURCH*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Staged Reading Series: Alison’s House by Susan GlaspellMonday-Tuesday, December 5-6 • 8 pmTHE HAMES ROOM | SAGE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Fall Student Art ExhibitTuesday, December 6 – Friday, January 13AWARDS CEREMONY & OPENINGTuesday, December 6 • 4 pmDAUGHTREY GALLERY
Hillsdale Community Wind SymphonyFriday, December 9 • 7:30 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM
Hillsdale College Symphony OrchestraSaturday, December 10 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
J A N U A R Y
Broadway’s Next H!t MusicalSaturday, January 21 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Aaron Zenz: Children’s Book IllustratorSunday, January 22 – Sunday, February 12ARTIST’S RECEPTIONSunday, January 22 • 2 pmDAUGHTREY GALLERY
Faculty RecitalChris McCourry, trumpetPerforming works by South American ComposersFriday, January 27 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM
F E B R U A R Y
Michigan Intercollegiate Honor BandSaturday, February 4 • All day Performance • 7pmMCNAMARA REHEARSAL HALL
Hillsdale College Violin/Viola VirtuosiViolin and Viola students of Dr. Melissa Knecht perform virtuosic repertoireFriday, February 10 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM
OLGAMale A Cappella Vocal EnsembleSaturday, February 11 • 8 pmCOLLEGE BAPTIST CHURCH*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Making Faces:Works by the Society of Illustrators, NYCSunday, February 19-Friday, March 10OPENING RECEPTIONSunday, February 19 • 2 pmDAUGHTREY GALLERY
M A R C H
Kiss Me, KateMusic and Lyrics by Cole Porter, Book by Samuel and Bella SpewachThe Tower Players and The Howard Music DepartmentSpring Parents WeekendWednesday–Saturday, March 1-4 • 8 pmSunday, March 5 • 2 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM*TICKETS RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Hillsdale College Symphony OrchestraFeaturing winners of the 2017 Annual Student Concerto/Aria CompetitionThursday, March 9 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
The HillcatsHillsdale College Faculty Jazz EnsembleThe Music of Joni Mitchell Featuring Vocalist Sunny WilkinsonSaturday, March 25 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM
A P R I L
Senior Art ExhibitsExhibit #1 Monday–Friday, March 27-31Exhibit #2 Monday–Friday, April 3-7Exhibit #3 Monday–Friday, April 10-14DAUGHTREY GALLERY
Hillsdale College Opera WorkshopRIP and Laugh Yourself to DeathFriday, March 31- Saturday, April 1 • 7:30 pmSunday, April 2 • 3 pmMCNAMARA REHEARSAL HALL*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Hillsdale College Percussion EnsembleDrums of ThunderPerforming repertoire inspired by Rock & Roll and moreSaturday, April 8 • 8 pmMCNAMARA REHEARSAL HALL
Tower Dancers ConcertFriday-Saturday, April 7-8 • 8 pmSunday, April 9 • 2 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM
Faculty Woodwind QuintetLeoš Janáček: Mládí Eric Ewazen: Roaring ForkMonday, April 10 • 7 pmCONRAD RECITAL HALL
Hillsdale College Jazz Big BandAnnual Spring Main Stage ConcertFeaturing Guest Artist Walter White, trumpetFriday-Saturday, April 21-22 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM
Hillsdale College Choir & Chamber ChoirSpring ConcertSunday, April 23 • 3 pmCOLLEGE BAPTIST CHURCH
M A Y
Spring Student Art ExhibitTuesday, April 25 – Monday, May 8AWARDS CEREMONY & OPENINGTuesday, April 25 • 4 pmDAUGHTREY GALLERY
The Physicist by Friedrich DürrenmattWednesday-Saturday, April 26-29 • 8 pmSaturday, April 29 • 2 pmQUILHOT BLACK BOX THEATRE*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Hillsdale Community Wind SymphonyFriday, May 5 • 7:30 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM
Hillsdale College Symphony OrchestraLeonard Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side StoryThursday, May 11 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
THE BOX OFFICE For more information about any event or to reserve tickets, call the box office between 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.e-mail: [email protected]: (517) 607-2848
FREE GENERAL ADMISSION All performances are free general admission, including all ticketed events. Tickets not claimed ten minutes prior to the performance will be released to waiting patrons. For more information about any event or to reserve tickets, call the box office between 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
The Sage Center and Howard Music Hall are handicap accessible.
Professional Artists Series