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Area Arts Events: 03-29-13 |
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Written by Sentinel-Tribune Staff
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Friday, 29 March 2013 08:16 |
Toledo Rep season set
TOLEDO - The Toledo Rep has announced its 2013-2014 season.
Scheduled are:
• "Forbidden Broadway's Greatest Hits," a satirical revue, Sept. 13 through Sept. 22.
• "Talk Radio" by Eric Bogosian, Oct. 12, an Edgy Rep reading.
• "Arsenic and Old Lace," Nov. 8 through Nov. 17.
• "Charles Dicken's A Christmas Carol," The Rep's own adaptation, Dec. 6, 7 and 8 at the Valentine Theatre.
• "Noises Off," a comedy by Michael Frayn, Jan. 17 through Jan. 26.
• "Love Letters" by A.R. Gurney, Valentine's Day weekend February 14-16.
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Dennis Sisters collaborate in art exhibit |
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Written by Sentinel-Tribune Staff
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Friday, 29 March 2013 08:14 |
"Spring in Clay and Ribbon," a collaborative exhibit of artwork by sisters, Mary and Kathleen Dennis opens April 5 at Akimbo Gallery, 175 N. Main Street, Bowling Green.
The exhibit will feature ceramics by Mary Dennis and works in fiber by Kathleen Dennis. An opening reception will take place at the gallery April 5 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in conjunction with First Friday Gallery Hop. The exhibit will continue through April 27.
This exhibit arose from a conversation between the sisters and developed into a body of work representing a dual interpretation of spring. The result is a blend of Mary Dennis's ceramics and Kathleen Dennis's fiber pieces celebrating the prevailing season.
Mary Dennis's contributions include ceramic vessels that reflect new life and new beginnings often associated with springtime. Included are fancifully decorated lidded jars reminiscent of the "look-inside" Easter eggs from her childhood, colored ceramic eggs, and colorful vases to hold spring flowers and some little surprises sure to bring sunshine to folks under the spell of the winter blahs.
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Masekela, Erskine stars of BGSU Jazz Week |
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Written by Sentinel-Tribune
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Thursday, 28 March 2013 10:07 |
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| Hugh Masekela will play a Festival Series concert April 3 (Photo: Mark Shoul/ www.hughmasekela.co.za) |
Hugh Masekela, a driving force in world music, and Peter Erskine, a drummer who excels at driving a band, will be the featured performers for Jazz Week at Bowling Green State University starting on Monday.
Inspired by American jazz, Masekela, on flugelhorn and vocals, took the sound of his native South Africa around the world. His blend of African, soul and jazz styles proved not only a potent musical statement, but also gave him a platform to protest the racist white regime that ruled South Africa.
Masekela will perform a Festival Series concert Wednesday, the day before he turns 74.
Growing up outside Johannesburg in South Africa, Masekela started playing piano as a youngster. He was inspired to take up trumpet when he saw the American film "Young Man With a Horn," based on the life of cornetist Bix Beiderbecke.
He played in a youth band and in the pit orchestra for "King Kong," a musical starring his future wife Miriam Makeba.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 28 March 2013 12:01 |
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Dr. Roger Schupp: Peter Erskine has had profound influence on music |
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Written by Sentinel
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Friday, 29 March 2013 07:40 |
Dr. Roger Schupp, professor of percussion, was asked to comment on renowned drummer Peter Erskine’s residency at Bowling Green State University as part of Jazz Week. While his comments arrived too late to include in the story on the event in Thursday’s Sentinel-Tribune, we provide them in full here. Erskine will perform twice at BGSU, April 4 at 8 p.m. in Bryan Recital Hall with members of the faculty and April 5 at 8 p.m. in Kobacker Hall with Jazz Lab Band I.
“I first met Peter about twenty years ago. We hosted a percussion camp at BGSU and one of our first featured guest artists was Peter. Needless to say, the focus of any music camp is education. And in inviting Peter to be part of the camp we couldn’t have made a better choice. Aside from being an amazing performer, he is so articulate in explaining the subtle intricacies of his trait. And he has a patient, giving nature to his personality. It’s obvious that he has a passion for sharing his gift with new generations of musicians.
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Drummer joins in Kenton tribute |
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Written by Sentinel-Tribune
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Thursday, 28 March 2013 10:05 |
TOLEDO - Drummer Peter Erskine, who joined the Stan Kenton Orchestra at 17, will be featured artist during the Toledo Jazz Orchestra's tribute to the bandleader April 6 at 8 p.m. the Valentine Theatre.
This is the second year in a row Erskine has played in the jazz orchestra's annual Kenton concert.
Also featured will be John Harner who played lead trumpet for Kenton during Erskine's tenure in the early 1970s. He made his mark with his feature "Send in the Clowns" on the "Kenton '76" album. The arrangement will be performed in Toledo.
Also on the program will be standbys "Peanut Vendor," "I Remember You" and "Intermission Riff" as well as "My Funny Valentine" and a number of pieces from the pen of Lennie Niehaus.
Tickets to the concert are $22 to $32 and are available at thetoledojazzorchestra.org, the theater's box office at 400 North Superior St. or by calling (419) 242-2787.
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Last Updated on Friday, 29 March 2013 07:42 |
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