Fine Arts Calendar of Events
2009-2010



    ART

    The Dishman Art Museum is open to the public free of charge from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, call 409.880.8959.

    Faculty Exhibition
    August 24 - September 15, 2009
    Reception: September 11 at 7 p.m.

    Bill Pangburn & Renee Magnanti Art Exhibition
    September 23 - October 21, 2009
    Reception: September 25 at 7 p.m.

    Honwen Lin Art Exhibition
    October 30 - November 20, 2009
    Reception: November 13 at 7 p.m.

    Senior Thesis Exhibition
    December 4 - 17, 2009
    Reception: December 4 at 7 p.m.

    Meredith “Butch” Jack Art Exhibition   Click here for more information.
    January 11 - March 5, 2010
    Reception: January 15 at 7 p.m.

    Extreme Sensibility: Taiwanese Contemporary Video Art
    April 9 - April 23, 2010
    Reception: April 2 at 7 p.m.

    Senior/Master Thesis
    May 7 - 13, 2010
    Reception: May 7 at 7 p.m.

    DANCE

    The Lamar Dance Company presents a full-length concert every semester as well as smaller performances on and off campus. For more information, call 409-880-7799.

    Donald McKayle Lecture and Demonstration
    October 15, 2009
    7 p.m., University Theatre

    Fall Dance Concert: Fun & Games
    November 19 - 20, 2009
    7:30 p.m., University Theatre

    Spring Dance Concert
    April 15 - 16, 2010
    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.

    Jazz Band Mini Concert
    September 23, 2009
    11:15 a.m., Setzer Student Center Atrium

    Lamarissimo!  Wind Ensemble and Concert Band
    October 6, 2009
    7:30 p.m., Julie Rogers Theatre

    Industrial Carillon
    October 19, 2009
    7:30 p.m., Mobil Oil Federal Credit Union

    Masters Concert Series
    October 25, 2009
    2 p.m., Wesley United Methodist Church

    Choral Concert
    November 1, 2009
    3 p.m., First United Methodist Church

    Jazz Bands Concert
    November 3, 2009
    7:30 p.m., University Theatre

    Lamarissimo!  Faculty Artists
    November 5, 2009
    7:30 p.m., Julie Rogers Theatre

    Band Concert
    November 24, 2009
    7:30 p.m., University Theatre

    Opera Scenes Performance
    December 1, 2009
    7:30 p.m., Univ. Reception Center - Gray Library 8th Floor

    Lamarissimo!  A Cappella Choir and Grand Chorus
    Holiday Concert
    December 6, 2009, 3 p.m., Jefferson Theatre, Beaumont

    Lamar Civic Orchestra
    December 8, 2009
    7:30 p.m., Setzer Student Center Ballroom

    Masters Concert Series
    January 24, 2010
    2 p.m., Wesley United Methodist Church

    Masters Concert Series
    February 21, 2010
    2 p.m., Wesley United Methodist Church

    Lamarissimo!  Jazz Bands
    March 2, 2010
    7:30 p.m., Julie Rogers Theatre, Beaumont

    Industrial Carillon
    March 29, 2010
    7:30 p.m., Mobil Oil Federal Credit Union

    Masters Concert Series
    April 11, 2010
    2 p.m., Wesley United Methodist Church

    Lamar Civic Orchestra
    April 27, 2010
    7:30 p.m., Setzer Student Center Ballroom

    Lamarissimo!  Cardinal Singers and Lamar Dance Company
    April 29, 2010
    7:30 p.m., Julie Rogers Theatre, Beaumont

    Choral Concert
    May 2, 2010
    4 p.m., First United Methodist Church



    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 Wicked One
    October 8 - 11, 2009
    Written by Christopher Murray
    Directed by Joel Grothe
    University Theatre

    All in the Timing
    November 12 - 17, 2009
    Written by David Ives
    Directed by Rebecca Stone Thornberry
    Studio Theatre

    Dickens on the Strand
    December 4 - 6, 2009
    A Lamar Puppet Theatre Production
    Directed by Kelly Draper
    Galveston, Texas

    Harrison, Texas: Three One-Act Plays by Horton Foote    Click here for more information.
    February 11 - 16, 2009
    Featuring "Blind Date," directed by Dee Dee Howell; "The One-Armed Man," directed by Kyle Romero; and "John Turner Davis," directed by Christopher Murray.
    Studio Theatre

    The Burial at Thebes; a Version of Sophocles' Antigone
    Written by Seamus Heaney
    Directed by Joel Grothe
    April 22 - 26, 2009
    Studio Theatre



    SPECIAL EVENTS

    Lamar University Academic Lecture Series – Speaker Bob Love
    October 26, 2009
    7:30 p.m., University Theatre
    Admission is free.
    (409) 880-8137
    The Lamar University Academic Lecture Series is hosted by the College of Fine Arts and Communication and features Bob Love, former Chicago Bulls 3-time NBA All-Star. Despite his great success as an athlete, Love never had an endorsement deal because he was unable to speak because of a stuttering problem that had affected him since childhood. A career-ending injury left him earning minimum wage washing dishes until a speech therapist helped him learn to speak without stuttering. In 1992, the Chicago Bulls hired Love as the director of community relations. He speaks to groups on behalf of the Bulls and shares his life story. The Bulls retired his jersey on Jan. 14, 1994.

    Le Grand Bal: A Night in Casablanca    Click here for more information.
    March 27, 2010
    7 p.m. - 12 a.m., Dishman Art Museum and Montagne Center
    Sponsored by Lamar University Friends of the Arts
    Le Grand Bal, presented by the Lamar University Friends of the Arts, brings an evening of grace and elegance to Southeast Texas. This year’s gala event celebrates the “Renaissance of Lamar University” and will feature a silent art auction and reception in the Dishman Art Museum from 7 – 9 p.m., followed by fine dining, dancing and entertainment in the Montagne Center from 8 p.m. – midnight. The major annual fundraiser provides valuable support to the College of Fine Arts and Communication.

    SUMMER CAMPS

    Band Camp I   Click here for more information.
    June 20 - 24, 2010
    Grades 6 - 8
    Please contact Scott Deppe at 409-880-8147 for more information.

    Band Camp II   Click here for more information.
    June 27 - July 1, 2010
    Grades 9 - 12
    Please contact Scott Deppe at 409-880-8147 for more information.

    Summer Dance Intensive    Click here for more information.
    July 5 - 9, 2010
    Grades 6 - 12
    Please contact Michelle Ozmun at 409-880-8145 for more information.

    Lamar Theatre Summer Workshop    Click here for more information.
    July 10 - 17, 2010
    Grades 6 - 12
    Please contact Judy Sebesta 409-880-8037 for more information.

    Lamar Choir Camp   Click here for more information.
    July 19 - 23, 2010
    Grades 9 - 12
    Please contact James Han at 409-880-7189 for more information.

    Event dates and times are subject to change.
    Please check back regularly for updates.



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