2008-09 Cultural Events Series
Capitol Steps
Memorial Auditorium
Thursday, Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m.
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The Capitol Steps began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employ them. Since that time, the Steps have set the standard for political satire through their music and skits. Given the popularity of "The Colbert Report," "The Daily Show," and "The Onion" we see how audiences are increasingly connecting with the news of the day through satire. As we head into the peak of the Presidential election campaigns, the Capitol Steps (famed for putting the "mock" in "democracy") will provide a much-needed break from the seriousness of the political season. Presented in partnership with Campus Entertainment Commission.
Cantus
Memorial Auditorium
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m.
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Cantus – a nine-member male vocal ensemble - has become one of the most sought-after vocal groups in the United States. Through a rare combination of refined ensemble singing, youthful exuberance and broad repertoire, Cantus has created an important new voice in American musical life. At the heart of Cantus’ mission is the desire to spread a love of singing to people of all ages, especially young men. Männerchor, Concordia’s freshman men’s chorus, will join Cantus for a portion of the performance.
Arthur Romano
Various campus locations
Monday, January 19, 2009
Free and open to the public
In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Arthur Romano will offer a series of lectures and workshops designed to stimulate discussion and thought on diversity and peace. In 1999, Romano founded Youth for Peace, an Internet-based program that provided an opportunity for young people to share inspiration and information related to their own community projects. Since that time, his work has focused on furthering cross-cultural and interfaith understanding. He has collaborated with various organizations, including the Gandhi-King Season for Nonviolence and the Information Department of the United Nations. He is certified as a Kingian nonviolence trainer through the Association of Kingian Nonviolence Educators and Trainers. He holds degrees in Philosophy, Political Science and Conflict Resolution and is currently a World Peace Scholar in England. Romano’s appearance is sponsored by the Student Government Association, Intercultural Affairs and Cultural Events.
First Person: Stories From the Edge of the World
Knutson Center Centrum
Friday, Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m.
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Experience a multimedia tribute to the spirit of exploration featuring evocative music and readings written by and about great explorers. “First Person: Stories From the Edge of the World” is a remarkable collaboration involving Ensemble Galilei, National Public Radio’s Neal Conan and National Geographic. Neal Conan narrates excerpts from the journals of great explorers such as Jacques Cousteau, George Mallory, and Charles Darwin, along with works by writers such as Jim Harrison. The readings and musical selections will be illustrated with artwork and images from the National Geographic Image Collection in a memorable celebration of human exploration.
Turtle Island String Quartet
Knutson Center Centrum
Tuesday, March 31, 7:30 p.m.
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Since its inception in 1985, the Turtle Island Quartet has been a singular force in the creation of bold, new trends in chamber music for strings. Cellist Yo-Yo Ma has proclaimed Turtle Island to be “a unified voice that truly breaks new ground. . . a reflection of some of the most creative music-making today.” Turtle Island fuses the notion of the classical quartet with contemporary American musical styles and has helped to redefine the state of the art. This performance will feature selections from “A Love Supreme,” winner of a 2007 Grammy for Best Classical Crossover, Turtle Island’s interpretation of music written by the visionary jazz saxophonist John Coltrane.
Chanticleer
Memorial Auditorium
Friday, April 24, 8:00 p.m.
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Called "the world's reigning male chorus," by the New Yorker magazine, Chanticleer performed more than 100 concerts in 2007-08, the GRAMMY Award-winning ensemble's 30th season. Chanticleer - based in San Francisco - has developed a remarkable reputation for its vivid interpretations of vocal literature, from Renaissance to jazz, and from gospel to venturesome new music. With its seamless blend of twelve male voices, ranging from countertenor to bass, the ensemble has earned international renown as "an orchestra of voices." Presented in partnership with Minnesota Public Radio.
Cultural Events also provides support to the Midwinter Piano Festival and the Day of Percussion.
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