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Creative Writing, Dance, Film Production, Graphic Design, Music, Theatre & Visual Art
ArtsW E L C O M EThe Belhaven University arts calendar for 2017 has something for every taste, that offers a wide range of quality productions, concerts and exhibitions. Knowing that attending performances can be expensive, especially for families, we will continue to offer complimentary tickets to many arts events. Please look at the programs in this issue of Arts Ablaze, decide what you would like to see, mark it on your calendar and call the box offi ce to reserve your seat. You can also fi nd updates and additional performance information at http://www.belhaven.edu/arts/schedule.htm. Whether in the Visual Arts Gallery, the Dance Theatre, the Concert Hall, the Blackbox Theatre or the Barber Auditorium, a rich and diverse arts season awaits you. Don’t miss these wonderful opportunities to engage your imagination and nurture your spirit.
Arts Ablaze Editors: Dr. Stephen Sachs, Dean of Fine Arts, Music Chair Mr. Bryant Butler, Director of University RelationsMs. Corrie Hung, Communications Specialist
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JANUARY 22—FEBRUARY 4GRAPHIC DESIGN DEPARTMENT STUDENT SHOWOPENING RECEPTIONSATURDAY, 1/22, 2:00-4:00 PMEXHIBITED MONDAY—FRIDAY,10:00–6:00 PM OR BY APPT.BITSY IRBY VISUAL ARTS AND DANCE CENTER, ART GALLERYThe annual Graphic Design Department student show is a collection of the best work of the year. This is a juried exhibition in which judges from many leading design studios and various advertising agencies choose the work you will see in the show. This show will include various print, packaging, web/multi-media and brand design exploration. Complimentary admission.
FEBRUARY 10–11DANCE MINISTRY ENSEMBLEFRIDAY, 2/10, 7:30 PM SATURDAY, 2/11, 7:30 PMBITSY IRBY VISUAL ARTS AND DANCE CENTER STUDIO THEATREThe Dance Ministry Ensemble and members of DOXA present a selection of original dances created by guest artists and dance faculty aimed to encourage and inspire the spirit of all who attend. General admission $10; seniors/students $5. Complimentary admission for Belhaven students, faculty, staff and their immediate families. Doors open thirty minutes prior to each concert.
FEBRUARY 11ALUMNA VOICE & FACULTY PIANO RECITALGRACE ANNA LANE, SOPRANODR. STEPHEN SACHS, PIANOSATURDAY, 7:30 PM, CONCERT HALLThe current Administrative Assistant for the Music Department, Grace Anna Lane has continued her vocal study, has performed with Mississippi Opera and is the vocal instructor at DC Guitar Studio in Gluckstadt. Dr. Stephen Sachs frequently performs at Belhaven University and with the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra at Thalia Mara Hall. Complimentary admission. Doors open at 7 p.m.
FEBRUARY 17–18, 22–25MAYFAIR MA CHÉREWRITTEN BY AND DIRECTED BY JOSEPH FROSTFRIDAY, 2/17, 7:30 PMSATURDAY, 2/18, 2:00 PMSATURDAY, 2/18, 7:30 PMWEDNESDAY, 2/22, 7:30 PMTHURSDAY, 2/23, 7:30 PMFRIDAY, 2/24, 7:30 PMSATURDAY, 2/25, 2:00 PMSATURDAY, 2/25, 7:30 PMSATURDAY MATINEE, 2 PM BLACKBOX THEATREThis WORLD PREMIERE is a hilarious addition to the world of The Mayfair Affair. Mayfair Ma Chère tells the story of Jack and Moira as they elope to the French Quarter of New Orleans, navigating the muddy waters with misfit krewe of a would-be smuggler, a desperate missionary, a crusty sea captain, a cajun learning to cook, a first-time thief, a masquerading widow, a cursed valet, an unclaimed mail-order bride and a recherché exotic jewel. Tall-tales, mayhem and mistaken identities make for one rattling streetcar ride—but as they say in the Crescent City: “Laissez les bons temps rouler!” Admission $10; seniors/students $5. Complimentary admission for Belhaven students, faculty, staff and their immediate families. Doors open thirty minutes prior to each performance.
TICKET INFORMATIONFor tickets please call the appropriate
box office listed below.
DANCE BOX OFFICE(601) 965–1400
MUSIC BOX OFFICE(601) 974–6494
THEATRE BOX OFFICE(601) 965–7026
VISUAL ARTS BOX OFFICE(601) 974–6478
VENUE ADDRESSESBELHAVEN UNIVERSITYCENTER FOR THE ARTS
835 Riverside DriveJackson, MS
Concert HallBlackbox Theatre
Theatre 151
BELHAVEN UNIVERSITY CAMPUS1500 Peachtree Street
Jackson, MS
Bitsy Irby Visual Arts & Dance Center
Barber AuditoriumSoccer Bowl
Triplett Student Center
Business casual dress is encouraged at Belhaven University Arts events
FEBRUARY 24SENIOR DANCE RESEARCH PRESENTATIONSFRIDAY, 6:30 PM BITSY IRBY VISUAL ARTS AND DANCE CENTER STUDIO THEATRESenior students pursuing Bachelor of Arts degrees in Dance present an evening of scholarly presentations emphasizing concentrated dance studies and research. Complimentary admission.
FEBRUARY 25MUSIC FACULTY CONCERTSATURDAY, 7:30 PM, CONCERT HALLBelhaven University’s professional music faculty display mastery of their craft in this varied recital which will be a delight to the ear and food for the soul. Complimentary admission. Doors open at 7 p.m.
MARCH 3 GUEST PIANO RECITALDR. STEPHEN WILBERFRIDAY, 7:30 PM, CONCERT HALLDr. Stephen Wilber is a Professor of Music at Lee University and has been hailed for the “freshness and refinement” of his playing and for his “force, imagination, feelings, and lyricism.” Dr. Wilber has performed in solo and concerto engagements throughout Europe and the United States. The centerpiece of this recital will be Rachmaninoff’s Variations on a Theme of Corelli, Op. 42. Music by Bach and Brahms will also be featured. Complimentary admission. Doors open at 7 p.m.
In this second edition of Arts Ablaze 2016–2017 you can find the details of fine arts events at Belhaven. I hope
you will read it, mark your calendars and come again and again to Belhaven for great music and other arts events. This academic year, many of our recent music graduates continue their graduate study at Julliard, Rice, Roosevelt and the University of Southern Mississippi, while others have begun studies at University of South Carolina and Butler University. Some of these and others will return to present alumni recitals. Current string students are members of the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra. And more talented, dedicated music students are developing their gifts at BU. God-honoring excellence is our goal in music and all of the arts at Belhaven as we serve our Lord Jesus by sharing His gifts with you. “Soli Deo Gloria”.
Dr. Stephen SachsDean of Fine ArtsChair, Music [email protected](601) 974–6494
The Graphic Design Department will once again showcase the work of our students in a juried exhibition
in the spring of 2017. We look forward to sharing our work as we prepare students for their journey into the world of graphic design.
Gigi TurnerChair, Graphic Design [email protected](601) 965–1410
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MARCH 3–4SENIOR DANCE CONCERTFRIDAY, 3/3, 7:30 PMSATURDAY, 3/4, 7:30 PMBITSY IRBY VISUAL ARTS AND DANCE CENTER STUDIO THEATRESenior students pursuing Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in Dance and members of DOXA present a selection of original and innovative choreographic works. General admission $10, seniors/students $5. Complimentary admission for Belhaven students, faculty, staff and their immediate families. Doors open thirty minutes prior to each concert.
MARCH 6READING: WILLIAM WRIGHTVISITING WRITER SERIESMONDAY, 5:00 – 6:30 PMSTUDENT CENTER THEATERVisiting Writer William Wright is the author of eight poetry collections and the editor of eight anthologies of contemporary southern poetry. His books include Tree Heresies (Mercer University Press, 2015), Night Field Anecdote (Louisiana Literature Press, 2011), Bledsoe (Texas Review Press, 2011) and Dark Orchard (Texas Review Press, 2005), winner of the Breakthrough Poetry Prize. Wright has published poetry in The Kenyon Review, Oxford American, The Antioch Review, Shenandoah and Southern Poetry Review. He has served as assistant editor for Shenandoah and currently teaches in the low-residency MFA Program in Creative Writing at Reinhardt University. Complimentary admission/open to the public.
MARCH 24READING: THE BEST OF BELHAVEN’S WRITERSSTUDENT READING SERIESFRIDAY, 6:00 – 7:30 PMSTUDENT CENTER THEATER Students currently enrolled in the BFA Program in Creative Writing at Belhaven University will read from their works-in-progress. Representing many states and several countries, these students have enrolled at Belhaven because of their passion for writing and devotion to craft. Readings will include fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction and scripts for screen and stage. Upon graduation, Belhaven’s Creative Writers will join of group of alumni who have published novels, won national poetry prizes and secured positions with prestigious presses and institutions of higher education. Complimentary admission/open to the public/reception to follow.
MARCH 24STRINGS & ORCHESTRA CONCERTFRIDAY, 7:30 PM, CONCERT HALLCome and enjoy a night showcasing brilliant string solos, chamber groups and the BU Symphony Orchestra featuring outstanding Belhaven string students. Complimentary admission. Doors open at 7 p.m.
MARCH 25 ALL-STATE STRINGS CONCERTSATURDAY, 3:00 PM, CONCERT HALLMississippi’s best high school string students present the results of two intensive days of rehearsal and study. Complimentary admission. Doors open at 2:30 p.m.
MARCH 28PRESTON CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES: AN EVENING OF DIAMONDS IISHELLIE BROWN, VIOLINTUESDAY, 7:30 PM, CONCERT HALLAlumna Shellie Brown returns to the Belhaven stage as part of the Preston Chamber Music Series. Complimentary admission. Doors open at 7 p.m.
MARCH 30—APRIL 1SKETCHING THE SOULWRITTEN BY JACQUELINE LYNCHDIRECTED BY DR. ELISSA SARTWELLTHURSDAY, 3/30, 7:30 PM; FRIDAY, 3/31, 7:30 PMSATURDAY, 4/1, 7:30 PM, BARBER AUDITORIUM Chelsea Logan is an artist struggling with the conflict between her growing celebrity and her Amish upbringing, which she left behind to pursue her ambition and which
MARCH 31—APRIL 1, 7–8SPRING DANCE CONCERTBELHAVEN UNIVERSITY DANCE ENSEMBLE FRIDAY, 3/31, 7:30 PM; SATURDAY, 4/1, 7:30 PMFRIDAY, 4/7, 7:30 PM; SATURDAY, 4/8, 7:30 PMBITSY IRBY VISUAL ARTS AND DANCE CENTER STUDIO THEATREA showcase of choreography by dance faculty and guest artists, presented by the Belhaven University Dance Ensemble and members of DOXA. Styles include classical and contemporary ballet and modern dance. General admission $10, seniors/students $5. Complimentary admission for Belhaven students, faculty, staff and their immediate families. Doors open thirty minutes prior to each concert.
APRIL 1ELLIS DUO PIANO COMPETITIONSATURDAY, 8:00 AM, CONCERT HALLThe Ellis Piano Duo Competition is sponsored by the National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) and is open to American citizens between 18 and 38 years of age. This is a significant opportunity for American duo-pianists to gain recognition as well as coveted prizes including First Prize of $12,000, Second Prize of $4,000 the Abild American Music Award, $1,000 for the best performance of American music and up to two years of concert bookings through NFMC. Belhaven University is proud to once again host this prestigious competition. Complimentary admission. Doors open at 7 a.m.
APRIL 1STUDENT INVITATIONAL ART EXHIBITIONOPENING RECEPTION SATURDAY, 4/1, 2:00 – 4:00 PMEXHIBITED MONDAY— FRIDAY, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM OR BY APPT., BITSY IRBY VISUAL ARTS AND DANCE CENTER, ART GALLERYThis annual juried exhibition of student works highlights a wide range of styles and media including drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture and mixed media. This exhibition has always been one of our most festive and popular openings. Complimentary admission.
APRIL 8FILM PRODUCTION SHOWCASESATURDAY, 7:00 PM, BARBER AUDITORIUMThis is the inaugural event of Belhaven’s new Film Production department! Come witness this fun, celebratory showcase of student projects completed during the 2016–2017 school year. Complimentary admission. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Belhaven Theatre is offering its 16th year of productions with a season that celebrates the art of storytelling.
We begin with a world premiere of Joseph Frost’s Mayfair Ma Chére, a farcical sequel to his The Mayfair Affair from a few seasons ago. Our second production of the spring, Sketching the Soul, presents a story that encourages the audience to think about one’s faith in a contemporary society versus one’s passion and how the past, eventually, catches up to us. Our season concludes with one of the masterpieces of the Golden Age of Broadway, The Music Man, which tells the story of how love can emerge even when it is least expected.
We are also excited to see a fantastic group of guest designers and guest artists collaborate on our productions this year, as well as our extensive use of Barber Auditorium as a truly theatrical venue. Furthermore, we are thrilled to announce our new affiliation with the Kennedy Center/American College Theater Festival, which will provide numerous opportunities for our students to advance their craft. We hope that you will join us at the theatre!
Dr. David S. SollishChair, Theatre DepartmentTheatre Box [email protected](601) 965–7026
she neglected to mention to Mike (her boyfriend), new friends and colleagues. The past and present, celebrity and spiritually come to a head one frenetic weekend when her younger sister Sarah arrives unexpectedly. Chelsea must explain her sister and the lifestyle she kept a secret to Mike, an attorney struggling with his own ethical priorities, and to Maureen Nash, an aggressive journalist who arrives with a photographer for an interview (during which Chelsea, with a rather un-Amish-like attitude, pummels the photographer into surrendering the film he has shot of Sarah!) Sarah and Mike together help Chelsea to accept and acknowledge the power of her Amish heritage and to move toward a future she had not expected. General admission $10, seniors/students $5. Complimentary admission for Belhaven students, faculty, staff and their immediate families. Doors open thirty minutes prior to each performance.
The Visual Arts Department wants to welcome you to an exciting and varied array of exhibitions at our
beautiful Bitsy Irby Visual Arts Gallery. The 2016–2017 season includes faculty, guest artists and student exhibitions. Please come and avail yourself to a stimulating and entertaining visual encounter. One of the primary purposes of art is to help us to see. How we see determines how we live.
Bob PennebakerChair, Visual Arts [email protected](601) 974–6478
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APRIL 21–22, 26–29THE MUSIC MANBOOK, LYRICS & MUSIC BY MEREDITH WILLSONDIRECTED BY DR. DAVID S. SOLLISHCHOREOGRAPHED BY BROADWAY’S WARD BILLEISENFRIDAY, 4/21, 7:30 PM; SATURDAY, 4/22, 7:30 PMWEDNESDAY, 4/26, 7:30 PM; THURSDAY, 4/27, 7:30 PMFRIDAY, 4/28, 7:30 PM; SATURDAY, 4/29, 2:00 PMSATURDAY, 4/29, 7:30 PMBLACKBOX THEATREBy turns wicked, funny, warm, romantic and touching, The Music Man is family entertainment at its best. Meredith Willson’s six-time, Tony Award winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957 and is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation. The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band he vows to organize—this despite the fact he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain’s fall. General admission $10, seniors/students $5. Complimentary admission for Belhaven students, faculty, staff and their immediate families. Doors open thirty minutes prior to each performance.
During the spring 2017 season, the Belhaven University Dance Department is delighted to offer a variety
of concerts featuring the Belhaven University Dance Ensemble, Dance Ministry Ensemble and senior students’ choreography, performance and research presentations. All of our events include original compositions created by our innovative dance faculty, seasoned guest artists and students studying dance-crafting. For this series, I invite you to experience diverse styles of classical and contemporary ballet and modern dance displaying an array of artistic expressions that will evoke your imagination and enrich your soul.
Krista BowerChair, Dance DepartmentDance Box [email protected](601) 965-1400
MAY 2CHORAL ARTS CONCERT“SONGS FOR SLAYING GIANTS”TUESDAY, 7:30 PM, CONCERT HALL“David...Son of Jesse...The victorious slayer of Goliath...”He would be Israel’s greatest king. He was also her greatest lyricist. The Belhaven Concert Choir and Chorale under the direction of Mr. Christopher Phillips, along with student instrumentalists, will present an evening of Psalms—from Mozart’s transcendent setting of Psalm 117 to John Rutter’s exquisite and tranquil setting of Psalm 23. The evening will also include the premiere of several new settings of particular Psalms. Complimentary admission. Doors open at 7 p.m.
APRIL 20INSTRUMENTAL ARTS CONCERTTHURSDAY, 7:30 PM, CONCERT HALLCome and experience the new and unique timbres of the Wind Ensemble as they revisit the works of traditional composers and move to the always exciting contemporary avenue and perform some of the newer music in the small ensemble repertoire. You will hear everything from Baroque to 20th-century music. In short, IT’S GONNA BE FUN! Complimentary admission. Doors open at 7 p.m.
APRIL 24CHORAL FESTIVAL CONCERTMONDAY, 7:30 PM, CONCERT HALLMembers of local high school choirs including the Jackson Academy concert and show choirs under the direction of Katie Shores along with the choral forces of Murrah High School under the direction of Pierrdro Gallion will join with the Belhaven Choir for an evening of music not to be missed. Each group will offer unique selections and then will combine to form a single chorus of voices united to celebrate the power of music. Complimentary admission. Doors open at 7 p.m.
APRIL 24COMPOSERS’ FORUM ORCHESTRAL READING SESSIONMONDAY, 5:30 PM, TRUSTMARK GRAND HALL,MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF ARTMississippi Symphony Orchestra performs, in an open forum, the new orchestral compositions of chosen college and university student composers from Belhaven University, Mississippi College and Jackson State University. Complimentary admission. Doors open at 5 p.m.
MAY 1BEST OF BELHAVEN IIMONDAY, 7:30 PM, CONCERT HALLThe Music Department presents the most outstanding student performances of the semester on one concert. Musical variety and excellence are the gifts from our student performers to you. Complimentary admission. Doors open at 7 p.m.
APRIL 11STUDENT COMPOSERS CONCERT XVIIITUESDAY, 7:30 PM, CONCERT HALLThe Composers Forum invites you to an interactive showcase of engaging new music by Belhaven student composers. The adventure of bringing new musical designs to life continues as the composers and their fellow performers open windows into their creative worlds. Complimentary admission. Doors open at 7 p.m. During the 2016–2017 academic year, the Creative
Writing Department offers its 13th season of literary readings by professional and student writers. Please join us on Monday, March 6th, from 5:00–6:30 p.m. in the Student Center Theater as we welcome William Wright who will read from his published works and works-in-progress. Creative writing students will also join the podium to read their own works-in-progress on Friday, March 24th, from 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Randall A. Smith, Ph.D.Chair, Creative Writing [email protected](601) 968-8996
I cannot be more excited about what God is doing with film production at Belhaven University. The campus and
community support has been wonderful, and students are enthusiastic about the opportunity to develop their gifts and talents in this exciting field. Our first annual Film Production Showcase will give students a chance to present their work to an audience—hopefully you! There is simply nothing like having the lights go down and sharing your work with a community, while hearing laughs, gasps and applause for something you have labored on for months at a time. Please come be a part of this experience as we launch a whole new art form at Belhaven University!
Rick NegronChair, Film Production [email protected](601) 965-7088
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