Peforming
Arts Series Schedule announced
Kara
Hodge - Senior Staff Writer
Appalachian
State UniversityÕs Office of Cultural Affairs announces its 2001-02
Performing Arts Series. The program consists of nine music, dance
and theatre performances scheduled from October to April of the
2001-02 academic year.
Fiddler and
violinist Mark OÕConner and The Metamorphosen Chamber Orchestra
will perform Oct. 18. According to a press release, OÕConner is
recognized as a gifted composer and is one of the Òbrightest talents
of his generation.Ó
The Hong Kong
Ballet will present ÒThe Last EmperorÓ Nov. 5. The story behind
the ballet is about Pu Yi, who became emperor of China at age two
in 1908 Ð over three years later China became a republic, ending
3000 years of rule.
The River City
Brass Band will perform Nov. 16., playing Òbig bandÓ music of the
1930s and 1940s. The comedy troupe Chicago City Limits will perform
Nov. 29 and Dec. 1 in Valborg Theatre. The group has been seen nationally
on ÒThe Tonight ShowÓ and HBO.
2002 opens up
with the internationally acclaimed London City Opera performing
ÒThe Merry WidowÓ on January 23. The opera focuses on ParisÕs highest
class, politics and love. The a cappella group Sweet Honey in the
Rock will perform Feb. 19. The group is an ensemble of six African
American women Ð their voices are rooted in gospel, blues and jazz.
Arkansas Repertory
Theatre performs ÒArt,Ó a story about three friends who lose their
bond over a piece of artwork, March 5. The troupe consists of gymnasts,
cyclists, tumblers and jugglers.
The Performing
Arts Series ends its season with ÒThe Hallelujah Project,Ó performed
by the Liz Lerman Dance Company, April 27. All performances will
be in Farthing Auditorium, unless otherwise noted.
Those purchasing
season ticket on or before July 15 will be eligible for a 15% discount.
For season ticket purchases after July 15, a 10% discount will be
offered.
Season tickets
for purchases before July 15 are $61.20 for students or $122.40
for the general public. To order tickets call the Farthing Box Office
at 262-4046.
For more information
about the 2001-02 Performing Arts Series contact Megan Hayes or
Denise Ringer at the Office of Cultural Affairs at 262-6084.
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