Performing Arts Series
Yuval Ron Ensemble - Feb. 14, 2013
David McMillin '06 - April 9 and 10
Lakota Sioux Dance Theatre
The Carolina Chocolate Drops perform in Moore Theatre.
Presenting world-class musicians, dancers, and artists. All events are free and open to the public. The spring 2013 season includes:
YUVAL RON ENSEMBLE, MIDDLE-EASTERN MUSIC AND DANCE
Thursday, February 14 - 7:30 p.m. - Thompson Recital Hall, GCPA
Led by founder and oud player Yuval Ron, the Yuval Ron ensemble play an eclectic blend of music from Jewish, Arabic, Christian and Sufi sacred musical traditions. Yuval Ron has been nominated for a Grammy and won a 2007 Academy Award for Music for a Short Film for West Bank Story. In addition to traditional string, wind and percussion folk instruments played by the ensemble, the concert will also feature dancing by Aziz, a whirling dervish.
DAVID MCMILLIN '06, SONGWRITING WORKSHOP
Tuesday, April 9 - 4 p.m. - Kerr Theatre, GCPA
Songwriting workshop with Chicago-based singer and 2006 DePauw alum David McMillin. No preparation necessary, but pre-registration is requested by emailing Ron Dye.
DAVID MCMILLIN '06, SINGER-SONGWRITER
Wednesday, April 10 - 7 p.m. - Theta Garden, GCPA
The Theta Garden is the outdoor courtyard across Locust Street from the Pulliam Center for Contemporary Media. Thompson Recital Hall if inclement weather.
Chicago-based singer and DePauw alum (2006) David McMillin has toured with artists such as Shelby Lynne, Third Eye Blind, Sister Hazel, the Goo Goo Dolls and Martin Sexton, among others, and was honored by the Chicago Reader with a “Best of Chicago 2008” in folk, country and Americana music. McMillin, a former Creative Writing major at DePauw, plays music that has been described as alternative country and folk rock.
FAll 2012
Bobbie Lancaster, Singer-Songwriter
Sunday, October 28, 2012 - 1 p.m. - GCPA Thompson Kerr Theatre
In a special ArtsFest 2012 Art Attack program, Bobbie Lancaster delivers a fun and intimate concert geared specifically toward young children.
John Schwandt, Organist
Wednesday, October 31, 2012 - 7:30 PM - GCPA Kresge Auditorium
Organist John Schwandt returns to DePauw to provide live accompaniment to the 1922 classic silent film Nosferatu in a special ArtsFest presentation. Nosferatu,directed by F.W. Murnau, is the oldest known vampire film. Following the film, there will be a Halloween costume party in the GCPA Great Hall. At 4 p.m. in the Pulliam Center for Contemporary Media, Watson Forum, there will be a panel discussion on the vampire in theatre, film and literature.
Costume Party with DJ to follow the film in the Great Hall.