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The University Theatre Presents Sophie Treadwell’s Machinal April 23, 24, and 30 and May 1 and 2

Published by Colin Shevlin on April 20, 2010 in Fine and Performing Arts, On Campus and U Theatre. 0 Comments

For two weekends, the University Theatre will be showing their production of Machinal right here on campus in Xavier Hall. Here’s John Lamb in the Department of Fine and Performing Arts with more:

Based loosely on a 1920’s criminal trial, MACHINAL explores an era in which a woman’s role is confined to wife, mother, housekeeper, and sexual partner. When love is considered unnecessary, marriage may lead to murder. This powerful drama is considered a classic of American Expressionism.

The play will run on Fridays and Saturdays, April 23, 24, 30, and May 1 at 8 PM; and May 2 at 2 PM. The cost is $7 for students and $9 for faculty and staff.

For more information or tickets, contact John Lamb at 314-977-2998 or lambjc@slu.edu.

SLU Belly Dancing Club Offers Semiweekly Meetings For Interested Students

Published by Colin Shevlin on April 15, 2010 in Fine and Performing Arts, Free Stuff and Simon Rec Center. 0 Comments

Looking to take your belly dancing skills to the next level? I know I am. Carrie Bross of SLU Belly Dancing Club sent us information on their weekly meetings:

Whether you’re looking to learn more about the art of belly dance, pick up some new moves, or just get in shape, SLU Belly Dance Club is for you! Belly dance has been around for centuries, but this traditional dance is making a comeback and is popular with everyone from Shakira to Suhaila. All styles welcome. No previous experience required!

The SLU Belly Dancing Club meets Tuesdays and Fridays from 4-5:30 PM in the Simon Rec Center Multipurpose Room 3. For more information, contact Carrie Bross at cbross@slu.edu or check out the Facebook group.

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SLU String Orchestra Performs at Powell Symphony Hall Wednesday at 7 PM

Published by Colin Shevlin on March 23, 2010 in Fine and Performing Arts, Free Stuff and Grand Center. 0 Comments

Powell Hall

Tomorrow, March 24, at 7 PM the SLU String Orchestra will be performing at Powell Symphony Hall as part of our On Stage at Powell Series. The concert is free of charge, with no tickets or reservations required. John Lamb of the Department of Fine and Performing Arts describes the String Orchestra in more detail:

The String Orchestra was formed last year by Marc C. Thayer, Vice President for Education and Community Partnerships, Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, and an adjunct faculty member at Saint Louis University in the Department of Fine and Performing Arts – Music. The Saint Louis String Orchestra is open to any faculty, physician, staff or students from SLU who has played violin, viola, cello or bass for at least three years. No audition is required. The Orchestra rehearses at 7 pm every Thursday in the Refectory in DuBourg Hall. The Saint Louis University String Orchestra is a collaborative project between SLU’s music program, the School of Medicine, Saint Louis University Cancer Center and the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra.

For more information, contact Chris Wintrode at cwintrod@slu.edu.

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This is the Last Weekend to See “Anything Goes” in the University Theatre in Xavier Hall

Published by Colin Shevlin on February 25, 2010 in Fine and Performing Arts, On Campus and U Theatre. 0 Comments

This weekend is you last chance to see Cole Porter’s classic musical, Anything Goes t the U Theatre. Show times are Friday and Saturday, February  26 and 27, at 8 pm and Sunday, February 28 at 2 pm.

Performances are at the University Theatre in Xavier Hall, 3733 West Pine Mall. Tickets are $10 for general adults, $9 for senior citizens, $9 for faculty and staff of Saint Louis University and $7 for all students.

Reservations and more information are available by calling the box office at 314-977-3327.

Students, from left to right: Erin Almand, Billy Bommarito, Mark Holzum, and Marcy Wiegert.

University Mastersingers Hold a Benefit Concert for Haiti

Published by Colin Shevlin on February 25, 2010 in Concert, Fine and Performing Arts, Free Stuff and Xavier Church. 0 Comments

The University Mastersingers will be holding a Haiti Benefit Concert on Sunday, February 28, at 6:30 pm in St. Francis Xavier College Church.

Joining the choir will be Samuel Prophet, a singer from Haiti, and Wanda Becker, a violinist formerly of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. The concert will feature both songs of mourning and songs of hope. Contributions will be collected to benefit Habitat for Humanity.

The concert is open to the public. For more information, contact Julia Sewall at 977-2410.