Fine Arts

Month: December 2021

  • Ópera Afuera: Gustavus Alum Plays Mariachi with the Minnesota Opera

    Ópera Afuera: Gustavus Alum Plays Mariachi with the Minnesota Opera

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    Sara Cronk ’22

    Carlos Balbuena ’21 recently played with the Minnesota Opera with the mariachi band, Mariachi Mi Tierra. Ópera Afuera, the opening performance of the Minnesota Opera’s 2021-2022 season, was held outside at Allianz Field. A celebration of the Latinx opera and music tradition, Balbuena and Mariachi Mi Tierra accompanied Vanessa Alonzo as she performed, “La Cigarra”…

  • Christmas in Christ Chapel 2021 Sends Audiences Forth Singing

    Christmas in Christ Chapel 2021 Sends Audiences Forth Singing

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    Sara Cronk ’22

    Christmas in Christ Chapel returned with joyous song, as befitting the program name, We Shall Go Forth Singing. With safety precautions in place, Gustavus Adolphus College was able to welcome alumni, families and friends, and supporters of Gustavus music back to campus to share in the performance.  “You could feel the excitement in the room…

  • Fine Arts Week Preview: December 13 – 19

    Fine Arts Week Preview: December 13 – 19

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    msousa

    This week features the continuation of the Hillstrom Museum Battle at the River Bottom exhibit. Battle at the River Bottom: Drawings and Videos by Kristen Lowe Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday – Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hillstrom Museum This exhibit features recent works by faculty artist Kristen Lowe, introducing…

  • Important Notice About Tonight’s Show

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    msousa

    Due to inclement weather conditions and for the safety of our students, staff, and off-campus guests, we are postponing  tonight’s show: En Masse and Solstand. Information for En Masse Ticket Holders: We are adding an extra performance for Sunday, December 12, at 7:30 p.m.. The ticket you currently have (both physical and online copy) will…

  • Ring In the Season With Gustavus Alumni at the Guthrie’s Christmas Carol

    Ring In the Season With Gustavus Alumni at the Guthrie’s Christmas Carol

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    Sara Cronk ’22

    Going to A Christmas Carol at the Guthrie Theater this holiday season? You’ll see a few familiar Gustavus Theatre & Dance alumni on stage – and there’s a few who worked on it behind the scenes, too! “Christmas Carol is to me a story about redemption. It’s about reflection and deepening your understanding on the…

  • Fine Arts Preview: December 5 – 12

    Fine Arts Preview: December 5 – 12

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    msousa

    This week features the annual Gustavus Winds of Christmas Concert, The Choreographers’ Gallery, the Theatre Production entitled Solstånd, the continuation of the Battle at the River Bottom Hillstrom exhibit, as well as the final days of the Creative Summer exhibit. Gustavus Winds of Christmas 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 7 Christ Chapel The annual Gustavus Winds…