Archive for 2018

Weekend Preview: The Final Countdown

While Christmas in Christ Chapel may be over, there are still many opportunities to experience fine arts at Gustavus this weekend.

Myths, Dance, and the American Dream

Throughout the weekend of December 7-9, three collections of student performances showcase the work of Gustavus Adolphus College theatre and dance students in an intimate, festival format.

Gustavus Symphony Orchestra Director Receives Master Teacher Award

Dr. Ruth Lin has been awarded the Master Teacher: School Orchestra Award from the Minnesota chapter of the American String Teachers Association.

Fine Arts Weekend Preview: Leuwerke, Jazz, and Watercolor

While students may be rounding the corner to Thanksgiving break, there’s still a full slate of fine arts events on deck over the next few days.

New Hillstrom Exhibit Focusing on the Night Sky Set to Open

The work of American master watercolorist Charles Burchfield will be featured in the Hillstrom Museum of Art's new exhibit opening November 19.

Weekend Arts Preview: Shakespeare, Puppets, and Andrew Boysen Jr.

This weekend features the Gustavus Theatre and Dance production of Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure" and guest conductors Andrew and Lyndsay Boysen leading the Fall Bands Concert.

Hundreds of High School Musicians Attend 30th Annual Björling Music Festival

This week Gustavus Adolphus College hosted nearly 300 high school musicians from 65 different high schools during the 30th Annual Björling Music Festival

Weekend Arts Preview: Swedish Fiddling to Soloists from the Minn. Orchestra

This week’s concert rundown includes artists from across the Midwest and beyond.

Puppets Take Center Stage in “Measure for Measure”

By combining puppets and traditional actors, Director Amy Seham sheds new light on a Shakespeare comedy.

Miller Selected to Guest Conduct United States Coast Guard Band

James Patrick Miller, the Douglas Nimmo Professor of the Gustavus Wind Orchestra, will have the honor of  leading the United States Coast Guard Band in concert November 18.