Archive for February, 2007

Flutist John Samuel Roper to Perform at Gustavus Adolphus College

The Department of Music at Gustavus Adolphus College presents flutist John Samuel Roper, accompanied by pianist Hollie Shaver, in a faculty recital, Friday, February 23, 2007. This performance begins at 7:30 p.m. in Jussi Björling Recital Hall on the Gustavus campus and is free and open to the public.

Gustavus Celebrates Black History Month with New Play by David Barr III

Gustavus Adolphus College and the Gustavus Artist Series commemorate Black History Month with the performance of a new play, Jackie, Vi and Lena, by playwright David Barr on Saturday, February 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall. Jackie, Vi and Lena celebrates the lives of three early veterans of the American Civil Rights Movement. Tickets are available by calling 507-933-7590 or at the door.

Home Concerts Set As Gustavus Ensembles Return From European and American Tours

Home concerts by the Gustavus Choir, Wind and String Orchestras kick off the spring music season this weekend on the campus of Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter. With the Gustavus Choir's return from Spain and Portugal and the wind and string orchestras' recent mid-western tours, the three ensembles open the spring semester with their annual Home Concerts on Saturday and Sunday.