Fine Arts

Author: Al

  • Schaefer Gallery Hosts McCready ’02 “Observation Deck” Exhibition

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    The Department of Art/Art History and the Office of Alumni Relations is pleased to sponsor Observation Deck, a Schaefer Gallery exhibit of works by alumni artist Megan McCready, Gustavus Class of 2002. The McCready Exhibition opens in Schaefer Gallery on October 27 and runs through November 20, 2011, with an opening reception from 5:00 -…

  • Hillstrom Museum Exhibit Featured on MPR

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    One of the current exhibitions at Gustavus Adolphus College’s Hillstrom Museum of Art, A Collector’s Passion for Dürer’s Secrets: the MAGJEKL Collection, was featured on Minnesota Public Radio on Friday, Oct. 14.

  • Douglas Nimmo Awarded Fine Arts Honor

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    Professor of Music Douglas Nimmo has been inducted into the Society of Prometheans at the University of Minnesota, Duluth, School of Fine Arts. The award, granted on October 3, 2011, honors UMD alumni who have “demonstrated the passion, commitment, and talent to achieve excellence” in their profession and life. At the awards ceremony, Dr. Nimmo…

  • Berdahl ’90 Sails Guthrie’s “Pinafore” To PBS

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    Gustavus alumnus, actor and vocalist Robert O. Berdahl will be featured on the 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 14, PBS broadcast of this summer’s Guthrie Theatre production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s H.M.S. Pinafore. As he did this summer, Berdahl ’90 commands the cast and crew of the Pinafore as Captain Corcoran on the national broadcast of…

  • Family Weekend Showcase Sunday

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    An annual event at Gustavus will be presented on Sunday, October 16 at 2:00 p.m. in Christ Chapel. As a part of the Family Weekend festivities, the Department of Music will present its Showcase Concert. The concert will feature the work of over 300 student musicians and includes performances by the Gustavus Choir, the Gustavus…

  • “New Secrets in Dürer’s Art” at Gustavus

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    The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus College is pleased to bring Connecticut collector Elizabeth Maxwell-Garner to the campus to present a public lecture titled “New Secrets in Dürer’s Art” on Sunday, October 16, 2011. Ms. Maxwell-Garner’s lecture will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Wallenberg Auditorium, located in the Nobel Hall of Science.…

  • Nobel On Ego Sold-Out,Tickets Remain For Oct. 7-9

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    Is there a “You” inside of you? The Department of Theatre and Dance at Gustavus Adolphus College, in conjunction with the 2011 Nobel Conference, The Brain and Being Human, will present Mick Gordon and Paul Broks’ On Ego, on the Anderson Theatre stage October 4, 7, 8 & 9. At the same time a love…

  • Melius Trio In Concert At Gustavus

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    Sunday, October 9 brings the Melius Trio and Gustavus pianist Esther Wang to the Gustavus campus as a guest of the Department of Music. The Trio’s performance begins at 7:30 p.m. and will be presented in Jussi Björling Recital Hall. The Trio appears as guest artists of the department. The performance is free and open…

  • Gustavus Hosts Chestnut Brass Company

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    The Grammy winning Chestnut Brass Company will be in concert at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota, hosted by the Gustavus Artist Series, Saturday, October 8, 2011. CBC’s performance at Gustavus begins at 7:00 p.m. in Jussi Björling Recital Hall. Tickets for the performance are available online at gustavustickets.com and can also be purchased…

  • Nobel Concert Features Michael Jorgensen & Minnesota Composers

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    As a part of the 47th annual Nobel Conference at Gustavus Adolphus College, The Brain and Being Human, the Department of Music will present a very special musical celebration featuring baritone Michael Jorgensen and pianist Bonnie Jorgensen, Tuesday, October 4, at 8:15 p.m. in Christ Chapel. The performance, A State of Mind and Music: New Songs by…