DETROIT, Sept. 4, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Marygrove College's Visual and Performing Arts Division kicks off the 2007-2008 academic year with a unique exhibit by celebrated local artists, running September 20 through October 16. Fall 2007 semester public events, detailed below, include fine arts exhibits and theater and musical performances by students, faculty and noted artists and performers. All activities take place on Marygrove's campus unless otherwise noted.
September September 20 - October 16 Rock, Paper, Scissors Opening Reception: Thursday * September 20 * 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. * The Gallery, Liberal Arts Building, 4th Floor September 25 Welcome Back Recital: Jacqueline Csurgai-Schmitt, piano Tuesday * 12:00 p.m. * Denk Chapman Hall September 28, 29, 30, October 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams Friday & Saturday, 8:00 p.m. * Sunday, 2:00 p.m. * The UDM Theatre Company @ Marygrove Theatre Contact: UDM Theatre Box Office * 313.993.3270 * theatre@udmercy.edu October October 19 Modern Dance Master Class with Kevin Iega Jeff Friday * 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. * Liberal Arts Building, Room #211 October 21 - November 21 Retool, Rehandle, Rethink, Reclaim Opening Reception: Thursday * October 25 * 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. * The Gallery November November 2 Apollo Nite Talent Show Friday * 8:00 p.m. * Marygrove Theatre November 6 Modern Dance Master Class with Ray Mercer Tuesday * 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. * Liberal Arts Building, Room #211 November 16 Modern Jazz Master Dance Class with Mari Jo Irbe Friday * 9:30-11:00 a.m. * Liberal Arts Building * Room #211 November 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30 * December 1, 2 Back of the Throat by Yussef El Guindi Friday & Saturday, 8:00 p.m. * Sunday, 2:00 p.m. * The UDM Theatre Company @ Marygrove Theatre Contact: UDM Theatre Box Office * 313.993.3270 * theatre@udmercy.edu November 29 Short & Sweet: Performance and Master Class with Carla Harryman Thursday * 7:00 p.m. * The Gallery December December 7 & 8 Extraordinary Promise: Senior Student Dance Showcase Friday, 8:00 p.m. * Saturday, 2:00 & 8:00 p.m. * Marygrove Theatre Thursday, December 6 * 7:00 p.m. * Open Dress Rehearsal December 9 Christmas Chorale Concert Sunday * 5:00 p.m. * Sacred Heart Chapel
For more information, contact Professor Jim Lutomski, 313-927-1337 or jlutomski@marygrove.edu. A number of Visual and Performing Arts activities are made possible in part with support from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and the NEA.
Marygrove College is a private liberal arts college located at 8425 W. McNichols Rd. in Detroit. More than 1,200 students attend classes in its undergraduate and graduate programs in education, business, human resource management, social justice, social work, science, theater, music, dance, the fine arts and many others. Nearly 3,000 students are enrolled in its online and distance learning. Call 866-313-1927 or visit www.marygrove.edu.
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