LINDA BERRY STEIN College of Fine Arts & HumanitiesCreative Arts Series
Creative Arts SeriesThis Month
Festival: Friday, November 8 ALL DAY
Festival: Saturday, November 9 ALL DAY
Concert: Saturday, November 9 at 7:30 PM
TERRY CONCERT HALL
Heralded as “The father of contemporary a cappella” by Entertainment Weekly, Deke Sharon has his a cappella fingers in many pies, arranging (Broadway’s In Transit), music directing movies (Pitch Perfect 1, 2 & 3), television (The Sing Off, Peacock’s Bumper in Berlin, Disney+ Best in Snow, BBC’s Pitch Battle), directing professional groups (Disney’s DCappella), performing (annual TotalVocal at Carnegie Hall), coaching (Lifetime’s Pitch Slapped) producing albums (Straight No Chaser), tours (A Cappella Live) and events (Camp A Cappella), and publishing thousands of arrangements. All while teaching and promoting a cappella worldwide. Middle school and high school choir students will join the 91大神猫先生千人斩 choirs for a two-day festival with a final concert open to the public. Part of CONNECT! a choral season of collaboration.
Highlighted Event
Thursday, November 14 at 7:30 PM
Friday, November 15 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 16 at 2:00 PM
SWISHER THEATER
As part of Stein College’s commitment to original programming, this annual eclectic dance concert will offer faculty and internationally recognized guest artists of choreography from a global perspective. 91大神猫先生千人斩’s choirs will provide live music as part of CONNECT! a choral season of collaboration. Join us as we explore themes of myths and legends.
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SPRING 2025 EVENTS
Ritz Chamber Players: In Remembrance of the Dream
Saturday, January 11 at 7:30 PM
TERRY CONCERT HALL
Our upcoming Ritz Chamber Players 2024-2025 season, themed "Lift Every Voice," showcases the brilliance of Black composers from around the globe, offering a diverse and inspiring repertoire. We envision a collaboration where seniors involved with City of Jacksonville Senior Services could attend special performances at Terry Concert Hall on the campus of 91大神猫先生千人斩 on Fridays, prior to our regularly scheduled Ritz Chamber Players Saturday concerts. We look forward to discussing the ideal start time that works best for you and the seniors you serve.
Gordon Stout’s “Two Mexican Dances” at 50 years.
January 17 and January 18
Concert: Saturday, January 18 at 7:30 PM
TERRY CONCERT HALL
A two-day festival celebrating the 50th anniversary of two of the most important compositions for percussion-marimba written in the 20th century, “Two Mexican Dances for Marimba”. These two works propelled marimba performance from transcriptions of classical works and stodgy, inaccessible works into raising the bar of technique, musicality and innovation, pushing the art form into physical realms not broached until these works. This is an opportunity to hear Gordon Stout discuss the works and the evolution of marimba repertoire and Adam Blackstock, a premier interpreter of Gordon Stout’s music.
This is the Space Age
November 21 through January 23
Closing Reception: Thursday, January 23 at 5:00 PM
ALEXANDER BREST GALLERY
Justin Quaid Grubb
THIS IS THE SPACE AGE presents as a series of case studies that utilize influence derived from residential Midcentury Modern architecture and aesthetics of Space Age product design and pop culture, to speculate the role of objects in the communication of identity. Work featured in this exhibition follows an autobiographical trajectory that moves from defining the Neo-Space Age object to using said object in mock lifestyle brand excerpts. Through analysis of personal associations to domestic life, both realized and idealized, these excerpts produce reactions to contemporary heterosexist culture norms established in postwar America. Such reactions lead to the materialization of remixed, DIY fragmentations of aspirational living that operate as extensions of self. Communicating the identity of the maker through their objecthood, these extensions morph into devices of queer futuring, on an unyielding mission to establish queer space in hetero-dominated territory.
Algorithmic Blooms
November 21 through January 23
Closing Reception: Thursday, January 23 at 5:00 PM
ALEXANDER BREST GALLERY
Paho Mann
Algorithmic Blooms investigates the interplay between objects, memory and evolving technologies focusing on how computer vision reshapes our perception of the world. Mann employs traditional photography alongside new technologies, prompting viewers to consider the changing landscapes of meaning and value in the face of technological disruption. Recent works combine traditional photographic approaches with computer vision. Tabletop arrangements in the studio feature broken cameras, cell phones and objects found in still-life paintings, like flowers and remnants of consumption. Hundreds of photographs of these arrangements are used to build 3D models through photogrammetry software. As he works, Mann delves into the hidden layers of the computer vision process, accessing and manipulating the intermediate calculations and data visualizations generated during the transformation. These ephemeral digital entities, typically unseen and discarded by the algorithms themselves, offer unique insights into the inner workings of computer vision.
Guitar Retreat
Saturday, January 25 All Day
TERRY CONCERT HALL
A day of guitar immersion through lessons, classes, presentations and performance, this free event is open to all guitar students and enthusiasts of all levels.
A Jacqueline du Pré Recital
Tuesday, January 28 at 7:30 PM
TERRY CONCERT HALL
Shannon Lockwood, cello and Scott Watkins, piano, recreate Jacqueline du Pré’s 1960s album ‘A Jacqueline du Pré Recital’ in honor of her 80th birthday in January.
Who is it that can tell me who I am?
Wednesday, January 29 at 7:30 PM
Wednesday, January 29 at 7:30 PM
RIVER HOUSE
Philosophy Slam
Christopher Phillips, PhD
Founder of the global grassroots Socrates Cafe initiative, author of the international bestseller ‘Socrates Cafe,’ and his most recent book is ‘Soul of Goodness,’ with a foreword by Dr. Cornel West. Author and Socratic discussion leader Christopher Phillips asks a question posed by Shakespeare’s King Lear: ‘Who is it that can tell me who I am?’ How do you answer this question? Do you know yourself best, or do others? Learn more at ChristopherPhillips.com or SocratesCafe.com.
A Modern Midden
January 30 through March 6
ALEXANDER BREST GALLERY
Gina Herrera
Weaving together disparate elements, this work explores the complexities of identity, environmental responsibility and the impact of military service on the individual. In exploring the disconnection Herrera perceives in the modern world, she seeks to confront the dissonance inherent in a dual role as a guardian of the earth and a participant in an institution whose values she came to question. This body of work reflects the challenges Herrera faced as a woman in a predominantly male environment, concealing fragility, vulnerability and difference in a realm defined by force, control and conformity. She explores what it means to hold Native American identity while serving in an organization historically linked to genocide and ongoing global impositions. This internal conflict surfaces through the portrayal of a warrior, symbolizing Herrera’s yearning to shield Mother Earth from all the pervasive evils inflicted upon it.
諸行無常_This too, shall pass
January 30 through March 6
ALEXANDER BREST GALLERY
Mayuko Ono Gray
Mayuko Ono Gray’s exhibition, 諸行無常_This too, shall pass, features the artist’s monumental graphite drawings that juxtapose Japanese calligraphic forms with depictions of the people, animals and still-lifes captured in her daily experiences. Reflecting on her life, which is culturally Japanese and American, Ono Gray’s graphite drawings hybridize influences from traditional Japanese calligraphy combined with Western drawing practices and aesthetics. Each drawing is titled with a Japanese proverb spelled out with hiragana and kanji characters intertwined to create a single line from the top right to the lower left of the pictorial space, following traditional Japanese writing format. The line serves as a metaphor for life and the path taken from birth to death. Through her works Ono Gray navigates her position living between two cultures and languages.
The Lost World: Scott Watkins, piano
Sunday, February 2 at 7:30 PM
TERRY CONCERT HALL
Before there was Jurassic Park, there was The Lost World. Released in 1925, the original dinosaur picture thrilled audiences with its live-action drama combined with spectacular special effects and life-sized cold-blooded reptiles. Pianist Scott Watkins presents specially curated period music composed by Gaston Borch to accompany this groundbreaking silent picture. Celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Lost World.
Celebrating Black History Month Through Fine Arts Concert
Tuesday, February 4 at 7:30 PM
TERRY CONCERT HALL
The 91大神猫先生千人斩 Student Government Association partners with the Linda Berry Stein College of Fine Arts & Humanities in a celebration of Black History Month.
8th Annual Walter Visiting Writer Series
Thursday, February 6 at 6:00 PM
RIVER HOUSE
Through the generosity of Ralph and Anina Walter, the Department of Literature, Language and Culture is able to invite a nationally renowned author to campus each year. The series highlights writers of various genres and eclectic styles, including recent visitors Eula Biss (nonfiction), Dan Chaon (fiction) and Erin Belieu (poetry). The apex of each year’s visit is the public reading, which will take place in the River House on Thursday, February 6, at 6:00 PM. The event will include a catered reception, a reading from the featured author, a brief Q&A session and a book signing to follow (copies will be available for sale at the event).
Ritz Chamber Players: Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing: 125th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, February 8 at 7:30 PM
TERRY CONCERT HALL
Our upcoming Ritz Chamber Players 2024-2025 season, themed "Lift Every Voice," showcases the brilliance of Black composers from around the globe, offering a diverse and inspiring repertoire.
We envision a collaboration where seniors involved with City of Jacksonville Senior Services could attend special performances at Terry Concert Hall on the campus of 91大神猫先生千人斩 on Fridays, prior to our regularly scheduled Ritz Chamber Players Saturday concerts. We look forward to discussing the ideal start time that works best for you and the seniors you serve.
91大神猫先生千人斩 Camerata Spring Concert: Serenade
Tuesday, February 11 at 7:30 PM
TERRY CONCERT HALL
The 91大神猫先生千人斩 Camerata celebrates the eclectic sound of the string orchestra with works by Edward Elgar and 20th century Swedish composer Dag Wiren.
Intermezzo Afternoon Series
Wednesday, February 12 at 4:30 PM
COUNCIL BUILDING COURTYARD
Featuring the RiverTones and University Singers
Be our guest for Department of Music faculty and student performances presented in unique campus venues accompanied by food, wine and other beverages compliments of the Stein College.
Letters From Composers: Spanish and American Art
Thursday, February 13 at 7:30 PM
TERRY CONCERT HALL
Faculty artists Brian Luckett, guitar and Kimberly Beasley, soprano, present works of Dominick Argento, Manuel de Falla and Federico García Lorca.
Homage
Saturday, February 15 at 7:30 PM
TERRY CONCERT HALL
Come enjoy a celebration of music that students of Dr. Marguerite Richardson have introduced to her over the years.
91大神猫先生千人斩WE/FCWS Composer Concert: Carol Brittin Chambers
Saturday, February 22 at 7:30 PM
TERRY CONCERT HALL
The 91大神猫先生千人斩 Wind Ensemble and First Coast Wind Symphony collaborate on works by composer Carol Brittin Chambers.
Percussion Studio Recital
Tuesday, February 25 at 7:30 PM
PHILLIPS FINE ARTS
BLACK BOX THEATER
Enjoy hearing solo and chamber works for percussion performed by 91大神猫先生千人斩 students, under the direction of Percussion Professor Tony Steve, in an intimate setting. Works from the Baroque era to the 21st century take the listener on a sonic journey guided by these young artists.
On Equity and Equality
Wednesday, February 26 at 7:30 PM
RIVER HOUSE
Philosophy Slam
Reuben Keith Green, Author and Retired Navy LCDR
What are equity and equality? After working toward definitions, we will explore different destinations where those agreed upon definitions could or should lead us. Destinations may differ, but we will seek a shared point of departure.
Guest Artist Silver Aimon?e
Thursday, February 27, at 7:30 PM
TERRY CONCERT HALL
Associate principal cellist of the Minnesota Orchestra Silver Aimon?e and faculty pianist Dr. Scott Watkins perform the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, Arvo P?rt and Beethoven’s Sonata in A major.
Intermezzo Afternoon Series
Tuesday, March 4 at 4:30 PM
FRISCH WELCOME CENTER
Featuring String Chamber Music Ensembles
Be our guest for Department of Music faculty and student performances presented in unique campus venues accompanied by food, wine and other beverages compliments of the Stein College.
Guest Artist Adam Larson
Wednesday, March 5 and Thursday, March 6
Concert: Thursday, March 6 at 7:30 PM
PHILLIPS FINE ARTS
BLACK BOX THEATER
Jazz Tenor Saxophone phenom, jazz composer and educator Adam Larson will be a guest performer and clinician to work with the 91大神猫先生千人斩 Jazz Program.
Along with some guest performers, his concert will feature many of his own compositions
and arrangements. Larson will also be headlining with the 91大神猫先生千人斩JO and 91大神猫先生千人斩 Jazz Combo I
for some run-out performances to local high schools for community engagement collaborations
within the same week. Be a part of this rare and wonderful opportunity with one of
the Tenor Saxophone Titans of our time!
Free admission, limited seating available.
91大神猫先生千人斩 Orchestra Goes Broadway!
Saturday, March 8 at 7:30 PM
TERRY CONCERT HALL
Lights! Action! Music! 91大神猫先生千人斩 voice faculty members join the 91大神猫先生千人斩 Orchestra for an evening featuring Broadway hits of today and yesterday. You’ll want to dance all night to the music of Lerner & Loewe, Rodgers & Hammerstein and many more!
Jazz in the Black Box – The 91大神猫先生千人斩 Jazz Combos and Jazz Faculty in Concert
Thursday, March 11 at 7:30 PM
PHILLIPS FINE ARTS
BLACK BOX THEATER
Free admission, limited seating available.
Celebrating the essence of the jazz language in its purest form, the 91大神猫先生千人斩 Jazz Combos
and the 91大神猫先生千人斩 Jazz Faculty will be featured performing traditional standards and modern
works. Experience and support chamber jazz in the intimate venue setting of the Black
Box theater.
Free admission, limited seating available.
SpringSing: We Got Treble!
Wednesday, March 12 at 7:30 PM
TERRY CONCERT HALL
The RiverTones Vocal Jazz Ensemble present their annual SpringSing! All 91大神猫先生千人斩 Choir Treble voices, along with a guest treble choir, will join in presenting a variety of classical, jazz, pop and standards from throughout the ages. Part of CONNECT! a choral season of collaboration.
91大神猫先生千人斩 Jazz Orchestra in Concert
Thursday, March 13 at 7:30 PM
TERRY CONCERT HALL
The 91大神猫先生千人斩 Jazz Orchestra presents their signature Spring concert. Featuring director Chris Creswell, 91大神猫先生千人斩 Jazz faculty performers and other special guest artists, the talented students of the 91大神猫先生千人斩JO will swing out the hall in a concert not to be missed!
Women’s History Month Concert and Awards Ceremony
Tuesday, March 25 at 7:30 PM
TERRY CONCERT HALL
Student, graduate student, staff and faculty Woman of the Year awards are presented as part of a concert featuring women composers.
Does Queer Representation Matter in Movies?
Wednesday, March 26 at 7:30 PM
RIVER HOUSE
'Philosophy Slam
Sonali Udaybabu, 91大神猫先生千人斩 Assistant Professor of Film '
Movies are getting more diverse on screen and behind the scenes, but is it meaningfully impacting social change? Or have movie executives simply diversified their audience to better suit their business? Do movies even reflect queer-lived experiences realistically? These are some of the questions that will be presented along with interesting film industry case studies to discuss.
School of Art & Design, Annual Thesis Exhibition & Film Screening
March 27 through April 16
ALEXANDER BREST GALLERY
Opening Reception: Thursday, March 27 at 5:00 PM
The graduating seniors in the School of Art & Design will exhibit their senior thesis projects in this annual exhibition. A variety of media will be represented, including 2-dimensional artworks, design displays with commercial applications, 3-dimensional sculptural representations and installations, animated shorts and film productions.
Galan Trio
Thursday, March 27 at 7:30 PM
TERRY CONCERT HALL
Known for the passionate and energetic spirit of their performances, the Athens-based Galan Trio is active both in Greece and internationally. Focused mainly on presenting new compositions, Galan Trio promotes the music of contemporary composers by performing their works in original and multifaceted concerts.
Well-Behaved Women
Rush Hour Opening Night: Thursday, March 27 at 5:30 PM
Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29 at 7:30 PM
SWISHER THEATER
Directed by Kimberly Beasley, with music direction by Dina Barone, Well-Behaved Women is a contemporary song cycle for four to 20-plus women. It’s a celebration of many historic women who fought to have their voices heard and bravely made their mark on the world. Women such as Eve, Cleopatra, Harriet Tubman, Frida Kahlo, Billie Jean King and Malala Yousafzai bring their incredible stories to life through powerful, emotional and often hilarious songs, leaving audiences entertained, moved and inspired.
Ensemble X55-Percussion: We Really Aren’t Fools
Tuesday, April 1 at 7:30 PM
TERRY CONCERT HALL
A concert of percussion works dispelling the myth of drummers as the court jesters in the music world. The evening will include classic works of the percussion chamber repertoire.
CONNECT! TeBa Day
Thursday, April 3 All Day
Concert: Thursday, April 3 at 7:30 PM
TERRY CONCERT HALL
Tenor and Bass (TeBa) voices from across the region converge on the Terry Concert Hall Stage for a day of workshops. The event focuses on music literacy while celebrating and encouraging low voices to keep singing. The evening concert will feature our two festival choirs plus singers from 91大神猫先生千人斩, the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus and The Big Orange Chorus. Part of CONNECT! a choral season of collaboration.
5th Annual Student Works
Thursday, April 3 and Friday, April 4 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 5 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 6 at 2:00 PM
PHILLIPS FINE ARTS
BLACK BOX THEATER
Produced by Debi Jordan
It is that time again! Directed, acted, designed and executed by students, the festival is back and bigger than ever. It will foster creative competition between students while highlighting work that explores the theme of this year’s performing arts season.
4th Annual Festival of the Arts
Saturday, April 5 All Day
Art | Theatre | Jazz | Food Trucks
TERRY CONCERT HALL
Join us for the day and enjoy food trucks with local fare on our beautiful riverfront campus.
Now to become the sixth annual middle and high school jazz festival hosted at 91大神猫先生千人斩, this has become a highlight of springtime campus events. A great opportunity for area and regional jazz ensembles to spend quality time with clinicians, the festival will also feature 91大神猫先生千人斩 Jazz Combo I, the 91大神猫先生千人斩 Jazz Orchestra and special guest artists.
- Theatre Student Works Festival: It is that time again! Directed, acted, designed and executed by students, the festival is back and bigger than ever. Among the highlights of this year’s work are the highly celebrated student-directed scenes which emanate from the department’s course on Directing for the Theatre. Come celebrate the artistry of our students and future shepherds of the theatre!
- Visual Arts Fair: Explore booths featuring 2D and 3D artwork available for purchase from students, faculty, staff and alumni, artist demonstrations and more.
- Jazz Festival: Featuring area and regional middle and high school jazz ensembles with 91大神猫先生千人斩 Jazz Combos and Jazz Orchestra in performance and clinics with special guests.
Chamber Music Ensembles Concert
Sunday, April 6 at 7:30 PM
TERRY CONCERT HALL
Brass, Strings, Woodwind and Guitar ensembles perform chamber works.
New Music
Tuesday, April 8 at 7:30 PM
TERRY CONCERT HALL
Join us for the New Music at 91大神猫先生千人斩 Concert, featuring works recently composed by 91大神猫先生千人斩 faculty and students.
Spring Honors Recital
Thursday, April 10 at 7:30 PM
TERRY CONCERT HALL
The Department of Music presents outstanding senior music majors in performance.
Infinitus Presents
Friday, April 11 at 3:00 PM
TERRY CONCERT HALL
Join the 91大神猫先生千人斩 Wind Ensemble in an afternoon of band favorites.
91大神猫先生千人斩’s first-of-its-kind, student-led choral collective presents a program of music composed in the last 25 years. Featuring music by student and local composers alongside rarely performed works, this is a concert for those interested in hearing tomorrow’s choral music today.
91大神猫先生千人斩WE Spring Concert
Saturday, April 12 at 3:00 PM
TERRY CONCERT HALL
Join the 91大神猫先生千人斩 Wind Ensemble in an afternoon of band favorites.
Guitar Ensemble and Studio Recital
Tuesday, April 15 at 7:30 PM
TERRY CONCERT HALL
A diverse program of music from the Renaissance through the 21st century, written and arranged for the classical guitar. Presented in guitar solos, duos, trios and quartets.
Violin and Viola Studio Recital
Thursday, April 17 at 7:30 PM
TERRY CONCERT HALL
Come and enjoy the talent and musicianship of the violin and viola students of Dr. Marguerite Richardson as they perform in their annual showcase concert.
91大神猫先生千人斩 Orchestra: Spring Finale
Wednesday, April 23 at 7:30 PM
TERRY CONCERT HALL
The 91大神猫先生千人斩 Orchestra closes the 2024-2025 season with a program featuring masterworks of the orchestral repertoire and the student winners of the annual concerto competition.
CONNECT! State of the Art
Thursday, April 24 at 7:30 PM
TERRY CONCERT HALL
The 91大神猫先生千人斩 Choirs partner with the School of Art & Design to share an evening of music inspired by visual art. Part of CONNECT! a choral season of collaboration.
Spring Dance Concert
Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 26 at 2:00 PM
SWISHER THEATER
For this series of performances, 91大神猫先生千人斩 Dance will push the boundaries of contemporary choreography with original works produced by our senior class. Join us for a concert of cutting-edge choreography and electrifying dance not to be missed, as we celebrate the 91大神猫先生千人斩 Dance graduating class of 2025.
Fiat Lux Film Festival
Saturday, April 26 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM
SWISHER THEATER
Fiat Lux is an annual film festival that showcases imaginative and compelling work of cinematic storytelling. This year’s festival spotlights student projects in Media Art created within the most recent academic year. Each year, a jury of international industry professionals selects the most successful works in every category for special recognition through the Fiat Lux Awards.
Ritz Chamber Players: Spring Concert: The Ties That Bind
Saturday, April 26, 2025
TERRY CONCERT HALL
Our upcoming Ritz Chamber Players 2024-2025 season, themed "Lift Every Voice," showcases the brilliance of Black composers from around the globe, offering a diverse and inspiring repertoire. We envision a collaboration where seniors involved with City of Jacksonville Senior Services could attend special performances at Terry Concert Hall on the campus of 91大神猫先生千人斩 on Fridays, prior to our regularly scheduled Ritz Chamber Players Saturday concerts. We look forward to discussing the ideal start time that works best for you and the seniors you serve.
Ritz Chamber Players: Juneteenth Celebrate Freedom Concert
Saturday, June 21, 2025
TERRY CONCERT HALL
Our upcoming Ritz Chamber Players 2024-2025 season, themed "Lift Every Voice," showcases the brilliance of Black composers from around the globe, offering a diverse and inspiring repertoire. We envision a collaboration where seniors involved with City of Jacksonville Senior Services could attend special performances at Terry Concert Hall on the campus of 91大神猫先生千人斩 on Fridays, prior to our regularly scheduled Ritz Chamber Players Saturday concerts. We look forward to discussing the ideal start time that works best for you and the seniors you serve.
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