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ART
The Dishman Art Museum, at the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway and East Lavaca on the Lamar campus, is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The museum and exhibition are open to the public without charge. Additional information is available at 409-880-8141 or 409-880-8959.
Faculty Exhibition
August 20 – October 16, 2008
Reception: 7 - 9 p.m., September 5
Joan Steinman Art Exhibition
October 23 – November 20, 2008
Reception: 7 - 9 p.m., October 24
Senior Thesis Exhibition
December 12, 2008
Reception: 7 - 9 p.m., December 12
An archived presentation will be displayed Dec. 15 – 19 during regular museum hours.
Texas Photographic Society Exhibition
January 15 – February 20, 2009
Juror: Keith Carter
Reception: January 30, 7 – 9 p.m.
Better Than Ever: Women Figurative Artists of the '70s SoHo Co-ops Click here for more information.
April 3 – 22, 2009
Curator: Sharyn Finnegan
Reception: 7 - 9 p.m., April 3
Senior Thesis Exhibition
April 30 – May 14, 2009
Reception: 7 - 9 p.m., May 1
DANCE
The Lamar Dance Company is the faculty-directed performing dance group of Lamar University. Open by audition to students of all majors for credit, the Lamar Dance Company performs faculty works, guest artists' choreography and adjudicated student choreography in a variety of styles that include modern dance, ballet, tap, jazz, folk ethnic dance and hip hop. The Lamar Dance Company presents a full-length concert every semester as well as smaller performances on and off campus. Please contact Michelle Ozmun, interim director, for more information and 409-880-7799.
Fall Dance Concert: Dance Tectonics
November 20-21, 2008, 7:30 p.m., University Theatre
Spring Dance Concert: AttenDANCE
April 16-17, 2009, 7:30 p.m., University Theatre
MUSIC
Most music department concerts are free. Lamarissimo! season tickets are $40 adult, $20 student ( K-12). Individual tickets are $15 adult $10 student (K-12). Lamar students free with ID at door (Beaumont only). For more information, call 409-880-8144.
Masters Concert Series
Chamber and solo performances featuring faculty artists.
October 12, 2008, 2 p.m., Wesley United Methodist Church, Beaumont
Industrial Carillon Concert
A concert featuring the contemporary works of Lamar’s composition faculty and alumni. Click here for more information.
October 28, 2008, 7:30 p.m., Mobil Oil Federal Credit Union, Beaumont
Choral Concert
November 2, 2008, 4 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Beaumont
Lamarissimo! Wind Ensemble and Concert Band
November 6, 2008, 7:30 p.m., Julie Rogers Theatre
Masters Concert Series
Chamber and solo performances featuring faculty artists.
November 9, 2008, 2 p.m., Wesley United Methodist Church, Beaumont
Jazz Band Concert
November 25, 2008, 7:30 p.m., University Theatre
Lamarissimo! A Cappella Choir
Holiday Concert
December 7, 2008, 3 p.m., Jefferson Theatre, Beaumont
Lamar Civic Orchestra
December 9, 2008, 7:30 p.m., Setzer Center Ballroom
Masters Concert Series
January 25, 2009, 2 p.m., Wesley United Methodist Church, Beaumont
Choral Concert
March 1, 2009, 4 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Beaumont
Lamarissimo! Jazz Band Concert
March 3, 2009, 7:30 p.m., Julie Rogers Theatre, Beaumont
Lamar Opera
March 5, 2009, 7:30 p.m., Setzer Center Ballroom
Lamarissimo! Faculty Artists
March 19, 2009, 7:30 p.m., Julie Rogers Theatre
Masters Concert Series
March 29, 2009, 2 p.m., Wesley United Methodist Church, Beaumont
Recital on the Red Piano
March 30, 2009, 7:30 p.m., University Theatre
Lamar Civic Orchestra Click here for more information.
April 19, 2009, 3 p.m., Setzer Student Center Ballroom
Lamarissimo! Cardinal Singers and Lamar Dance Company
April 23, 2009, 7:30 p.m., Julie Rogers Theatre, Beaumont
Industrial Carillon Concert
A concert of contemporary works.
April 27, 2009, 7:30 p.m., Mobil Oil Federal Credit Union, Beaumont
Grand Chorus and Friends
April 30, 2009, 7:30 p.m., Setzer Student Center Ballroom
Choral Concert
May 3, 2009, 4 p.m., St. Anthony's Cathedral Basilica, Beaumont
THEATRE
Unless otherwise noted, all performances have a curtain time of 8 p.m. with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday. For theatre information or reservations, call the box office at 409-880-2250.
The University Theatre is a 500-seat house with proscenium opening of 48 feet. Recently renovated, the space is used for large musical productions, annual Children’s Theatre productions and University-wide speaking engagements and music events. It houses a spacious lobby, two dressing rooms, costume shop and storage, scenic shop, paint shop and loading dock. The space is equipped with a new state-of-the art sound system and beautiful black draperies.
The Studio Theatre or the Black Box is a flexible seating space, able to be configured into proscenium, arena, thrust and other venues of seating in a 60 feet by 60 feet area. An intimate space for performances, this space has become useful for smaller musicals, dramas, comedies and "in-your-face" productions.
The Little Dog Laughed by Douglas Carter Beane
November 6 - 11, 2008, Studio Theatre
Directed by Adam Conrad
Proof by David Auburn
February 12 - 17, 2009, Studio Theatre
Directed by Kyle Romero
Merlin’s Tale of Arthur’s Magic Sword by Keith Enger
School Performances: March 2 - 7 at 12 p.m., University Theatre
Public Performance: March 7 at 2 and 6 p.m.
Directed by Lynae Sanford
Richard O’Brien's The Rocky Horror Show Book, Music & Lyrics by Richard O’Brien
Click here for more information.
April 30 – May 2, 2009, University Theatre
Directed by Adonia Placette and Adam Conrad
Showtimes: April 30 at 7 p.m., May 1 at 7 p.m. and midnight, May 2 at 7 p.m. and midnight
SPECIAL EVENTS
Red & White Le Grand Bal
Click here for more information.
Friends of the Arts Fundraiser
March 21, 2009
SUMMER CAMPS
Lamar Theatre Summer Workshop Click here for more information.
June 15-20 2009
Grades 6-12
Please contact Adam Conrad at 409-880-8037 for more information.
Band Camp I Click here for more information.
June 21-25, 2009
Grades 6-8
Please contact Scott Deppe at 409-880-8147 for more information.
Band Camp II Click here for more information.
June 28-July 2, 2009
Grades 9-12
Please contact Scott Deppe at 409-880-8147 for more information.
Dance Camp Click here for more information.
July 6-10, 2009
Grades 6-12
Please contact Michelle Ozmun at 409-880-8145 for more information.
Choir Camp Click here for more information.
July 20-24, 2009
Grades 9-12
Please contact Debra Greschner at 409-880-8078 for more information.
Event dates and times are subject to change.
Please check back regularly for updates.
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