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May 2019
Messiah College Department of Art and Design: Annual Juried Show 2018-2019
Department of Art and Design: Annual Juried Show 2018-2019 Juried student work from the 2018-2019 studio year May 3-September 6 Messiah College Climenhaga Building, Aughinbaugh Art Gallery Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Evenings and weekends with High Center events For more details, visit messiah.edu/galleries
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“In Matter and in Mode” Messiah College Art Faculty Exhibition
“In Matter and in Mode” Sept. 13-Oct. 9 Messiah College Art Faculty Exhibition High Center and Climenhaga Building, The Galleries at Messiah College Opening Reception for the artists: Climenhaga Building, Aughinbaugh Art Gallery October 4, 4:15 p.m. Aughinbaugh Art Gallery Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. High Center and Climenhaga Galleries Hours: 7 a.m.–10 p.m., daily The Galleries at Messiah College will close Dec. 24 and reopen Jan. 2.
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W;T
Written by Margaret Edson Directed by Edward Cohn Margaret Edson’s powerfully imagined Pulitzer Prize–winning play examines what makes life worth living through her exploration of one of existence’s unifying experiences—mortality—while she also probes the vital importance of human relationships. Messiah College Climenhaga Building, Poorman Black Box Theater October 3-5, 8 p.m.; Oct. 6, 3 p.m.
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“In Matter and in Mode” Faculty Exhibit: Artists’ Talk and Reception Oct. 4
"In Matter and in Mode" Faculty Exhibit: Artists' Talk and Reception Oct. 4 Opening Reception for the artists: Climenhaga Building, Aughinbaugh Art Gallery October 4, 4:15 p.m.
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Two Art Exhibitions from the Bowden Collection: Biblical Imagination in German Expressionist Prints
Oct 18 - Nov 26 Two Art Exhibitions from the Bowden Collection “Was God Dead?” Biblical Imagination in German Expressionist Prints Climenhaga Building, Aughinbaugh Art Gallery Otto Dix: Matthäus Evangelium The Galleries at Messiah College Lecture by Dr. Daniel Siedell, reception to follow The Biblical Imagination in Modern Art High Center, High Foundation Recital Hall, Oct. 18, 4:15 p.m. Aughinbaugh Art Gallery Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. High Center and Climenhaga Galleries Hours: 7 a.m.–10 p.m., daily The Galleries at…
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Lecture by Dr. Daniel Siedell, reception to follow The Biblical Imagination in Modern Art Oct. 18, 4:15 p.m.
Otto Dix: Matthäus Evangelium The Galleries at Messiah College Lecture by Dr. Daniel Siedell, reception to follow The Biblical Imagination in Modern Art High Center, High Foundation Recital Hall, Oct. 18, 4:15 p.m.
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“She Stoops to Conquer” Nov. 14-17, 22-24
Written by Oliver Goldsmith Directed by Elizabeth Angellozi “She Stoops to Conquer” is a classic comedy about a young and refined girl, Kate Hardcastle, who has her eye on the very wealthy Charles Marlow. Kate hears through the grapevine that Charles is more relaxed around “common” girls, so she devises a plan to disguise herself as a barmaid and pretend her house is an Inn. Pranks, practical jokes, and tomfoolery ensue as the plot unravels and the truth is revealed.…
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“She Stoops to Conquer” School Series
Messiah College Department of Theatre & Dance announces its 2019-2020 School Series. Theatre School Series Showings: Nov. 21 She Stoops to Conquer Feb. 13 Anne of Green Gables April 15 As it is in Heaven New! Matinee Showing for students-10 a.m. Tickets are $1 and are on sale now. Please contact the Messiah College Ticket Office at 717-691-6036 Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to reserve your seats today.
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“Blue Christmas” Dance
“ Blue Christmas” Directed by Gregg Hurley Messiah College dance students take the time and space to acknowledge the seasons of sadness that we all encounter. Reflect with us through the medium of dance in order to find the comfort, hope and joy of Christ’s birth. Climenhaga Building Poorman Black Box Theater, 7 p.m. Free, but tickets required
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Nora Sturges: “Postcards from the Unknown” Dec 6 – Jan 29
Dec 6 - Jan 29 Nora Sturges, “Postcards from the Unknown” Climenhaga Building, Aughinbaugh Art Gallery Artist’s Talk & Reception: Climenhaga Building, Aughinbaugh Art Gallery Dec. 6, 4:15 p.m. Aughinbaugh Art Gallery Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. High Center and Climenhaga Galleries Hours: 7 a.m.–10 p.m., daily The Galleries at Messiah College will close Dec. 24 and reopen Jan. 2.
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Messiah College Christmas Concert – Dec. 8
Begin your Christmas season with this beautiful concert featuring a variety of Department of Music ensembles. Messiah College Brass Quintets, Handbells, Men and Women’s Ensembles and Concert Choir are among the groups featured in this traditional favorite! Ticket prices are $12 for adults; $6 for seniors (age 60 and over); and $3 for Messiah College students (with ID) and youth (18 and under). To purchase, please contact the Messiah College Ticket Office at 717-691-6036 or online at messiah.edu/tickets.
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Matthew Doll, “Night, Desert, Garden” Art Exhibition
Matthew Doll: “Night, Desert, Garden” Climenhaga Building, Aughinbaugh Art Gallery Artist’s Talk & Reception: High Center, High Foundation Recital Hall, Feb. 7, 4:15 p.m Aughinbaugh Art Gallery Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. High Center and Climenhaga Galleries Hours: 7 a.m.–10 p.m., daily The Galleries at Messiah College will close Dec. 24 and reopen Jan. 2.
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Matthew Doll, “Night, Desert, Garden” Artist’s Talk & Reception
Matthew Doll, “Night, Desert, Garden” Artist’s Talk & Reception: High Center, High Foundation Recital Hall, Feb. 7, 4:15 p.m Exhibition shows Feb. 7 - March 13 Climenhaga Building, Aughinbaugh Art Gallery Aughinbaugh Art Gallery Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. High Center and Climenhaga Galleries Hours: 7 a.m.–10 p.m., daily The Galleries at Messiah College will close Dec. 24 and reopen Jan. 2.
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Anne of Green Gables School Series
Messiah College Department of Theatre & Dance announces its 2019-2020 School Series. Theatre School Series Showings: Nov. 21 She Stoops to Conquer Feb. 13 Anne of Green Gables April 15 As it is in Heaven New! Matinee Showing for students-10 a.m. Tickets are $1 and are on sale now. Please contact the Messiah College Ticket Office at 717-691-6036 Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to reserve your seats today.
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“Daring to Move: Dance Explorations of Uncertainty, Risk, and Emotional Exposure” Humanities Symposium
“Daring to Move: Dance Explorations of Uncertainty, Risk, and Emotional Exposure” Humanities Symposium Dance Concert Gregg Hurley, director Poorman Black Box Theater Feb. 28 & 29, 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www.messiah.edu/tickets, by phone at 717-691-6036, or at the door as available. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.
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“As it is in Heaven” April 2– 4 & 17– 18, 8 p.m. April 5 & 19, 3 p.m.
“As it is in Heaven” Written by Arlene Hutton Directed by Daniel Inouye A Shaker community in Pleasant Hill, Kentucky in the 1830s is, well, shaken after newcomer Fanny joins and some of its young female members begin to see visions and claim spiritual gifts. These “gifts” cause the young girls to dance and twirl, see angels, shout out, and fall into awed trances, completely upending the community. The elder members see these experiences as mere flights of fancy, excuses…
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“Culmination ’20: Spring Dance Concert”
“Culmination ’20:Spring Dance Concert” Directed by Gregg Hurley The premier dance ensemble for Messiah College’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents an eclectic evening of dance featuring faculty and adjudicated student work. Climenhaga Building, Miller Theater May 1, 8 p.m. May 2, 2 p.m. Adult $10; Students & Seniors $7 Tickets can be purchased online at www.messiah.edu/tickets, by phone at 717-691-6036, or at the door as available. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.
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“Culmination ’20: Spring Dance Concert”
Directed by Gregg Hurley The premier dance ensemble for Messiah College’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents an eclectic evening of dance featuring faculty and adjudicated student work. Adult $10; Students & Seniors $7 Tickets can be purchased online at www.messiah.edu/tickets, by phone at 717-691-6036, or at the door as available. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. Climenhaga Building, Miller Theater May 1, 8 p.m. May 2, 2 p.m.
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Annual Juried Student Show: Student Work from the 2019-2020 Art and Design Studio Year
Climenhaga Building Aughinbaugh Art Gallery May 16-Sept. 3 Aughinbaugh Art Gallery Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. High Center and Climenhaga Galleries Hours: 7 a.m.–10 p.m., daily The Galleries at Messiah College will close Dec. 24 and reopen Jan. 2.
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