Professor Lazaro will give an evening performance on his major instruments, the marimba, and the vibraphone. He will also perform on the hand drums, giving an introduction to important rhythmical genres of the Caribbean and Latin American region, showing historical similarities and regional variations.
Second in a series of four biannual exhibitions curated by students enrolled in ARTH 335: Exhibition Design, It’s Elemental: Fire considers how fire—in all of its forms—affects our world. Using objects from the Gebbie Archives & Special Collections and the Permanent Collection, each exhibition will explore one of the four classical elements: water, air, earth, fire.
Composer, multi-instrumentalist, and scholar Tyshawn Sorey leads his highly lauded and category-defying trio of piano, bass, and drums. Sorey is a 2017 MacArthur fellow and has performed with musicians including Vijay Iyer, Steve Coleman, John Zorn and Anthony Braxton, as well as the International Contemporary Ensemble. “Here is an extraordinary talent who can see across the entire musical landscape.” —Alex Ross, The New Yorker. Sorey and Assistant Professor of Music, Will Mason will present a pre-concert talk at 6:00 p.m. in the same location.
Come to an info session to learn more about a new faculty-led study away program for Fall 2019 in Miami, Florida.
Brush Coat Cover, juried by contemporary art dealer Cade Tompkins, is the fourth biennial at Wheaton. The 2019 exhibition focuses on work that challenges, explores, and celebrates the definition and history of painting, collectively evoking an open-ended conversation on the medium.
Disaster and Reconstruction: A field course in post-hurricane Maria/Reconstruction and Gender in Puerto Rico is a short-term domestic study away program scheduled for 2 weeks in June - 2019. Please […]
TRYBE’s 20th anniversary gala highlights the troupe’s passion for dancing, family dynamic and commitment to diversity. Join us to learn about and celebrate hip-hop and multiculturalism in dance. Gala will include appearances by S.O.L.E, Wheaton’s Dance Company and surprise guests. Tickets: $5 general, $3 students. For information and reservations, contact the Watson Box Office.
Brush Coat Cover, juried by contemporary art dealer Cade Tompkins, is the fourth biennial at Wheaton. The 2019 exhibition focuses on work that challenges, explores, and celebrates the definition and history of painting, collectively evoking an open-ended conversation on the medium.
Dance Fest 2019 is a celebration of the 10 year anniversary for student-led dance groups Tap Out Loud (TOL) and Paraíso Latino (PL). Performing pieces choreographed by current members, TOL and PL are excited to bring their respective styles of tap and Latin dance to the stage, with a bit of extra sparkle thrown in. Guest artists Lymin’ Lyons and S.O.L.E. will also take part in the celebration. Tickets: $5 general, $3 students. For information and reservations, contact the Watson Box Office.
Brush Coat Cover, juried by contemporary art dealer Cade Tompkins, is the fourth biennial at Wheaton. The 2019 exhibition focuses on work that challenges, explores, and celebrates the definition and history of painting, collectively evoking an open-ended conversation on the medium.
