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For more information about any event, call 717-477-1202. A complete calendar of events is available on-line at http://www.ship.edu/news/index.html
Art
All exhibits are held in the Huber Art Center’s Kauffman Gallery. Please call 477-1530 for gallery hours, exhibit information, and other scheduled events.
9th Annual National Exhibition, April 2-23. Artists working in a wide range of media from across the U.S. are chosen for this special event. http://webspace.ship.edu/art. Opening Reception: April 2, 3–6 pm.
Senior Art Exhibit, May 7-12. Senior art majors show their talents is this culmination of their studies. Brunch reception: May 10, 9–10 am.
Luhrs Elementary School Art Exhibit, May 19-23. Luhrs Elementary School children show their stuff. Opening reception: May 19, 8 pm.
2D • 144 National Exhibition, July 2-September 5. Limited to works of 144 square inches, the exhibition features two-dimensional art. Deadline for entries is May 1, 2008. http://webspace.ship.edu/art. Opening reception: July 2, 6–8 pm.
Film
Films are shown at 7 pm in the Ceddia Union Building’s Orndorff Theater. A detailed schedule of films is posted at http://webspace.ship.edu/apb. For information contact the APB Cultural Arts Committee at 477-1747 or e-mail apb@ship.edu.
April 16 & 17, April 26 & 27
Planetarium
Shows are held at the Dibert Planetarium, located in the Franklin Science Center, at 7:30 pm. Admission is $1. Seating is limited. Please reserve early. E-mail papajack@planetcable.net for information and reservations.
Stellar Summer Skies, April 22. Winter stars are the brightest but summer finds more of us outside. Make friends with the stellar patterns that adorn our summer skies.
For Kids
The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, April 18, 8 pm, Luhrs Center, $18, 15, 12, and 10. One morning, Stanley Lambchop wakes up flat. Not just a little flat… really, really flat. In this musical travelogue, Stanley—the ultimate exchange student—scours the globe for a solution to his unusual problem. The show is based on the popular children’s book series by Jeff Brown with illustrations by Scott Nash. www.flatstanley.com. Recommended for grades K-6, ages 5 and up. For information and tickets, visit www.luhrscenter.com or call 717-477-7469.
Lectures and special events
Proteus Lecture Series, Chancellor Robert Khayat, April 9, 7:30 pm, Old Main Chapel. Former Washington Redskin, now chancellor of the University of Mississippi, Robert Khayat has learned many lessons through his career. Relating some of his best lessons and the circumstances surrounding them, Khayat shows how these skills can be applied to leadership roles, especially in the field of higher education. Coincides with the spring issue of Proteus, A Journal of Ideas on the theme of higher learning. For more information call 477-1738.
Music & Performing Arts
Golden Dragon Acrobats, presented by APB Cultural Arts Committee, April 8, 8 pm, Luhrs Center, $25, 20, and 15. The Golden Dragons are recognized as the premiere Chinese acrobatic touring company. To achieve this, performers are trained from a very early age. The result is a show of award-winning acrobatics and traditional dance with spectacular costumes and music, both ancient and contemporary. For information and tickets, visit www.luhrscenter.com or call 717-477-7469.
Cumbelaires Recital, April 19, 3 pm, Old Main Chapel. The talented voices of the Cumbelaires are sure to please. For information call 477-1638.
Post-tour Concert, April 21, 7:30 pm, location tba. A fine ending to the Concert Choir’s spring tour. For information call 477-1638.
Paul Taylor Dance Company, co-presented by APB Cultural Arts Committee, April 22, 8 pm, Luhrs Center, $29, 25, 22, and 18. Paul Taylor first presented his choreography on May 30, 1954 in Manhattan. That modest performance marked the beginning of a half-century of unrivaled creativity. His choreography, once deemed experimental, avant-garde, and even “painful,” quickly became the gold standard of modern dance. Perhaps most remarkable of all, after 52 years his creative powers show no sign of abating.Performances include: Aureole, Troilus and Cressida (reduced), Counterswarm, and Promethean Fire. For information and tickets, visit www.luhrscenter.com or call 717-477-7469.
Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, April 25, 8 pm, Luhrs Center, $25, 22, 18, and 15. For more than 40 years the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra has been committed to bringing jazz and related American music experiences to the public. The orchestra serves as a creative outlet for some of the nation’s foremost performers, composers, and arrangers. One of the driving forces behind the longevity and artistic excellence of this ensemble is a commitment to the original Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra, precepts of sound, and the nurturing and encouragement of creativity and experimentation in the creators, performers, and listeners of jazz. www.vanguardjazzorchestra.com For information and tickets, visit www.luhrscenter.com or call 717-477-7469.
SU–Community Orchestra Spring Concert, April 27, 3 pm, Luhrs Center. Join us for an afternoon of classical selections. For information visit www.luhrscenter.com or call 717-477-7469.
Frankie Avalon & Bobby Rydell, June 7, 8 pm, Luhrs Center, $55, 45, 38, and 28. Two icons from the 1950s and 60s, Frankie Avalon and Bobby Rydell, bring back memories with this appearance. Philadelphia native, Frankie Avalon had his first hit with “De De Dinah” and later “Venus” became the first of many smash hits. Bobby Rydell quickly made the charts with songs like “Kissin’ Time,” “We Got Love,” and the cover, “Volare.” Take a walk down memory lane with these legendary artists. www.bobbyrydell.com For information and tickets, visit www.luhrscenter.com or call 717-477-7469.
Its 39th Season! Festival 2008 Celebration Series, July 10, 17, and 24, $15 each concert / $40 for series. The Festival Chamber Orchestra is a select ensemble of professional musicians from southcentral Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia. The Festival Chamber Chorus is comprised of 26 professional singers, many of whom have noted careers as soloists. For information and tickets, visit www.luhrscenter.com or call 717-477-7469.