Launch Party : 400 Years of Molière ( 1622 - 2022 )
Join us to kick off a semester-long celebration of allthings Molière ! One of the world ’ s greatest comedic minds , Molière is to French theatre what Shakespeare is to English . His satiric and biting plays still resonate with publics today , criticizing social vices from avarice to religious zeal and everything in between . In honor of the quadricentennial of his birth , the spring term will feature special course offerings , film screenings , live theatre , guest speakers , period music , and other themed events . Best of all , the festivities will culminate in a production of Molière ’ s masterpiece Tartuffe . As the French say , venez nombreux ! ( Come one , come all !)
KINNE UNIVERSITY CENTER Friday , January 14 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Tony Steve Faculty Concert An Evening of Marimba
Professor Steve will present an evening of works for solo marimba including two world premiers : Two Avian Dances by Gordon Stout and Sahaja ( spontaneous , natural ) by Bob Moore . Also performed will be Time for Marimba by Minoru Miki and Two Mexican Dances by Gordon Stout .
TERRY CONCERT HALL Sunday , January 16 at 3:00 PM
The Kinne Trio
The Kinne Trio ( Marguerite Richardson , violin , Shannon Lockwood , ' cello , Scott Watkins , piano ) presents a delightful program of Scottish composer John Lunn ' s music from the Masterpiece / ITV hit television series and film , " Downton Abbey ." Also featured is music by Giacomo Puccini , Nat Ayers , Leo Friedman , and Johann Strauss , Jr .
TERRY CONCERT HALL Tuesday , January 25 at 7:30 PM
Silent Film : A Catalyst for Change Series Opener
This six-film series takes on the topics of transgenderism , America ’ s indigenous people , education in the African- American community , avarice and lust in the church , the exploitation and sexual objectification of Asian – American females , and the assimilation of immigrants in Jewish communities at the turn of the century . More than a century later , these films explore issues without complete solutions that matter today . Guest composers will pen the films ’ musical scores : A Florida Enchantment , The Vanishing American , Within Our Gates , Hypocrites , His People , The Goddess .
TERRY CONCERT HALL Sunday , January 30 at 3:00 PM