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The Secret in the Wings

Published by Genevieve Knab on September 29, 2011 in Event Announcements, Fine and Performing Arts, General News and On Campus. 0 Comments

First play of the seasons starts tomorrow Friday, September 30th! Mary Zimmerman’s Secret in the Wings will play this weekend September 30th, October 1st and next weekend October 7th, 8th, and a matinee October 9th at 2:00p.m. All the shows are at 8:00p.m. at the University Theater in Xavier Hall. The play is described by the Department of Fine and Performing Arts as

This quirky and edgy contemporary look at classic fairy tales includes an ogre (with a tail?), princes turned into swans, and a mirthless girl who insists that seekers after her hand lose their heads if they can’t coax a smile from her. The Secret In The Wings’ intertwining stories transport the audience to unexpected lands where the impossible is probable and nothing is safe. A riveting work of danger and beauty in a category all its own.

For SLU student the cost is $7, and for SLU faculty and staff only $9. For more information contact John Lamb at 314-977-2998 or lambjc@slu.edu.

 

The Secret in the Wings
Sept. 30, Oct. 1,7,8,9: 8:00p.m. (Oct. 9th 2:00p.m.)
University Theater, Xavier Hall
SLU Students $7, SLU Faculty and Staff $9

 

Allies for Inclusion: The Ability Exhibit

Published by Laura Thomson on September 7, 2011 in Event Announcements, Fine and Performing Arts, General News and Student Development. 0 Comments

The Ability Exhibit is an interactive multimedia exhibit to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities through respect for others, comfort during interactions and awareness of disability issues.

Using a multi-media approach to demonstrate respect, comfort and awareness, the exhibit offers suggestions for becoming disability allies and educators. The Ability Exhibit was created by SLU graduate students in the disability in higher education and Society course under the direction of their instructor, Karen Myers, Ph.D. The exhibit travels nationally to educate on inclusion of people with disabilities.

When it comes to interacting with individuals with disabilities, people ask, “What should I do?” “How should I respond?” “Is it okay to say that?” “How can I become an ally?” Allies for Inclusion: The Ability Exhibit will attempt to answer some of these questions.

Allies for Inclusion: The Ability Exhibit
Sept. 12, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Busch Student Center, Room 253
Free

This exhibit is sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action, Student Development, the President’s Diversity Council and Human Resources.

 

Beyond All Reason Auditions

Published by Laura Thomson on September 7, 2011 in Auditions, Fine and Performing Arts and On Campus. 0 Comments

Beyond All Reason a cappella group

Do you spontaneously break out into song while walking to class? Do your friends ask you to turn the car radio down so they can hear your melodies? Does your hairbrush give you a standing ovation? Beyond All Reason wants to hear from you!

Beyond All Reason, SLU’s only all-female a cappella group, is looking for new members. A cappella is a special genre of music in which singers perform songs using only their voices–no instruments!

Auditions are open to all female students who are interested in pursuing their love of music. They also welcome females who are gifted in the art of beatboxing to try out.

Sign-up for a Beyond All Reason audition time outside of Xavier 174. Auditions will be held on September 12th and 14th from 7-10 p.m. There is also an information night September 7 at 7 p.m. in Ritter Hall, 3rd floor.

For more information, contact Beyond All Reason.

 

SLU String Orchestra Seeks String Players

Published by Laura Thomson on September 2, 2011 in Auditions, College Church, Fine and Performing Arts, General News and On Campus. 0 Comments

The SLU String Orchestra (SLUSO) is beginning its Fall 2011 season and is in search of string players!

Sponsored by the Department of Fine and Performing Arts, SLUSO is open to all undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, staff and alumni at SLU. All violinists, violists, cellists and bassists that have played for at least three years are welcome and no audition is required. They meet every Thursday from 7 – 9:30 p.m. at the Saint Francis Xavier College Church.

For more information, come to a rehearsal or contact Chris Wintrode at chris.wintrode@gmail.com or Marc Thayer at mthayer2@slu.edu. You can also call 314-977-3030. SLU String Orchestra is on Facebook at SLU String Orchestra (SLUSO).

 

Una Presents “Take Back The Night”

Published by Tynan Shevlin on April 26, 2011 in Event Announcements, Fine and Performing Arts, Free Stuff, General News and On Campus. 0 Comments

Come join Una at the Clocktower on Thursday, April 18 from 7PM-10PM to celebrate the SLU community and to speak out against sexual violence!

Lots of stuff will be going down, including a capella music by Decadence and Beyond All Reason, slam poetry by Wuslam, street theatre by 40 Corners, and live performances by Lauren Segelhorst, Steve Siegner, and John Donovan. There will also be free food (SLU Connection loves free food), a community art piece, a candle-light vigil, and information about local anti-violence groups.

The SLU community is welcome to stay for the whole time or to just stop by.