Show times are 7:30 p.m. (weekdays and Saturdays) and 2 p.m. (Sundays and second Saturday). Mainstage Series productions are performed in the Huntley Middle School auditorium. For more information about group events and rates, school matinees and high school nights, please contact the School of Theatre and Dance marketing of­ce at 815-753-1337. For tickets, contact the SoTD box of­ce at 815-753-1600. 2015-2016 Mainstage Series season and Triple Play subscriptions can be purchased until October 3, online and by contacting the SoTD box of­ce at 815-753-1600 (mid August through mid May) or 815-753-8269.

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? – September 24-27, October 1-3, 2015Three Sisters – October 22-25, 29-31 2015Fall 2015 Dance Concert – November 19-22, 2015The Real Thing – February 4-7, 11-13, 2016The Lucky Chance – February 25-28, March 3-5, 2016Blithe Spirit – April 7-10, 14-16, 2016Spring 2016 Dance Concert – April 28-30, May 1, 2016

Show times are 7:30 p.m. (weekdays and Saturdays) and 2 p.m. (Sunday and second Sat-urday). Studio Series productions are performed in the Holmes Student Center Diver-sions Lounge. Non-package tickets are only $7 and are available online at www.niu.edu/theatre and at the SoTD Box Of­ce at 815-753-1600. 2015-2016 Studio Series subscrip-tion packages can be purchased until October 11.

FALL 2015The Normal Heart – October 8-11Measure for Measure – November 5-8 Women In To Light – December 3-6

SPRING 2016The Last Days of Judas Iscariot – February 18-21The Balcony Scene – March 31, April 1-3Daughters of Waterloo – April 21-24

Northern Illinois University’s School of Theatre and Dance has established itself as an inter-nationally recognized premiere pre-professional training ground for aspiring actors and danc-ers and theatre designers, artists and technicians. Productions are performed in two off-site venues while the school’s home, Stevens Building and its three theatres, are being renovated. Both venues are handicapped accessible.

Show times are 7:30 p.m. (weekdays and Saturdays) and 2 p.m. (Sundays and second Saturday). Mainstage Series productions are performed in the Huntley Middle School auditorium. For more information about group events and rates, school matinees and high school nights, please contact the School of Theatre and Dance marketing of­ce at 815-753-1337. For tickets, contact the SoTD box of­ce at 815-753-1600. 2015-2016 Mainstage Series season and Triple Play subscriptions can be purchased until October 3, online and by contacting the SoTD box of­ce at 815-753-1600 (mid August through mid May) or 815-753-8269.

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? – September 24-27, October 1-3, 2015Three Sisters – October 22-25, 29-31 2015Fall 2015 Dance Concert – November 19-22, 2015The Real Thing – February 4-7, 11-13, 2016The Lucky Chance – February 25-28, March 3-5, 2016Blithe Spirit – April 7-10, 14-16, 2016Spring 2016 Dance Concert – April 28-30, May 1, 2016

Show times are 7:30 p.m. (weekdays and Saturdays) and 2 p.m. (Sunday and second Sat-urday). Studio Series productions are performed in the Holmes Student Center Diver-sions Lounge. Non-package tickets are only $7 and are available online at www.niu.edu/theatre and at the SoTD Box Of­ce at 815-753-1600. 2015-2016 Studio Series subscrip-tion packages can be purchased until October 11.

FALL 2015The Normal Heart – October 8-11Measure for Measure – November 5-8 Women In To Light – December 3-6

SPRING 2016The Last Days of Judas Iscariot – February 18-21The Balcony Scene – March 31, April 1-3Daughters of Waterloo – April 21-24

Northern Illinois University’s School of Theatre and Dance has established itself as an inter-nationally recognized premiere pre-professional training ground for aspiring actors and danc-ers and theatre designers, artists and technicians. Productions are performed in two off-site venues while the school’s home, Stevens Building and its three theatres, are being renovated. Both venues are handicapped accessible.

A calendar of all concerts and recitals can be found online at www.niu.edu/music/concerts.

Concerts and recitals are open to the public and are free of charge unless indicated. Boutell Memorial Concert Hall and the Recital Hall are located in the Music Building at 400 Lucinda Avenue on the east side of the NIU campus. Campus maps and directions can be found at: www.niu.edu/visit/maps/dekalb.

For more information, contact Lynn Slater in the School of Music (lslater@niu.edu) or 815-753-1546.

A calendar of all concerts and recitals can be found online at www.niu.edu/music/concerts.

Concerts and recitals are open to the public and are free of charge unless indicated. Boutell Memorial Concert Hall and the Recital Hall are located in the Music Building at 400 Lucinda Avenue on the east side of the NIU campus. Campus maps and directions can be found at: www.niu.edu/visit/maps/dekalb.

For more information, contact Lynn Slater in the School of Music (lslater@niu.edu) or 815-753-1546.

Avalon String QuartetTuesday, September 29, 2015, 8 p.m.Tuesday, February 9, 2016, 8 p.m.

Holiday ConcertsJazz! Sunday, November 29, 2015, 3 p.m.Choral! Sunday, December 6, 2015, 3 p.m.

World Music FestivalMiddle Eastern Music Ensemble Concert Thursday, April 7, 2016, 6:30 p.m.

Chinese Music Ensemble Concert Friday, April 8, 2016, 6:30 p.m.

Steelband Studio Concert Saturday, April 9, 2016, 3 p.m.

World Music Concert Sunday, April 10, 2016, 3 p.m.

NIU Composers ConcertsWednesday, October 28, 2015, 8 p.m.Wednesday, April 20, 2016, 8 p.m.

A calendar of all concerts and recitals can be found online at www.niu.edu/music/concerts.

Jazz EnsemblesNIU Jazz OrchestraJazz EnsembleUniversity Jazz Band

Instrumental EnsemblesWind EnsembleWind SymphonyUniversity BandNIU PhilharmonicCampus StringsNIU SteelbandUniversity SteelbandHuskie Marching BandPercussion EnsembleGuitar EnsembleChinese Music EnsembleMiddle Eastern Music EnsembleGamelan

Vocal EnsemblesChamber ChoirConcert ChoirUniversity ChorusNIU Opera Theatre

Visiting Artist Program

Lisa Hochtritt“Art and Social Justice: Culture as Commons”School of Art and Design, VAB 110, September 30 - October 3, 2015Schedule includes lecture, research discussion about rap and curriculum discussion

Chris Buzelli and SooJin Buzelli“The Art and Career of Chris Buzelli” Events: October 13-14, 2015Lecture: October 13, 5 p.m., School of Art and Design, VAB 100Painting process demonstrationCritiques of student work

The Elizabeth Allen Visiting Scholars in Art History Series

Monday, September 14“Global Design History”Prof. Grace Lees-Maffei, University of HertfordshireProf. Kjetil Fallan, University of Oslo5:00 p.m., AB 100

Tuesday, October 6 “Re�ections on Life Raised in a Geisha Establishment”Tatsu Aoki, Executive Director, Asian Improv aRts Midwest, Shamisen Master, Director, Tsukasa Taiko, Jazz Bassist, Creative Film Artist11:00 a.m., AB 102 Late October-DATE TBAProf. Cherise Smith, University of Texas at AustinAssociate Professor of African-American and African Diaspora ArtAuthor of Enacting Others: Politics of Identity in Eleanor Antin, Nikki S. Lee, Adrian Piper, and Anna Deavere Smith5:00 p.m., AB 100

School of Art and Design

Avalon String QuartetTuesday, September 29, 2015, 8 p.m.Tuesday, February 9, 2016, 8 p.m.

Holiday ConcertsJazz! Sunday, November 29, 2015, 3 p.m.Choral! Sunday, December 6, 2015, 3 p.m.

World Music FestivalMiddle Eastern Music Ensemble Concert Thursday, April 7, 2016, 6:30 p.m.

Chinese Music Ensemble Concert Friday, April 8, 2016, 6:30 p.m.

Steelband Studio Concert Saturday, April 9, 2016, 3 p.m.

World Music Concert Sunday, April 10, 2016, 3 p.m.

NIU Composers ConcertsWednesday, October 28, 2015, 8 p.m.Wednesday, April 20, 2016, 8 p.m.

A calendar of all concerts and recitals can be found online at www.niu.edu/music/concerts.

Jazz EnsemblesNIU Jazz OrchestraJazz EnsembleUniversity Jazz Band

Instrumental EnsemblesWind EnsembleWind SymphonyUniversity BandNIU PhilharmonicCampus StringsNIU SteelbandUniversity SteelbandHuskie Marching BandPercussion EnsembleGuitar EnsembleChinese Music EnsembleMiddle Eastern Music EnsembleGamelan

Vocal EnsemblesChamber ChoirConcert ChoirUniversity ChorusNIU Opera Theatre

Visiting Artist Program

Lisa Hochtritt“Art and Social Justice: Culture as Commons”School of Art and Design, VAB 110, September 30 - October 3, 2015Schedule includes lecture, research discussion about rap and curriculum discussion

Chris Buzelli and SooJin Buzelli“The Art and Career of Chris Buzelli” Events: October 13-14, 2015Lecture: October 13, 5 p.m., School of Art and Design, VAB 100Painting process demonstrationCritiques of student work

The Elizabeth Allen Visiting Scholars in Art History Series

Monday, September 14“Global Design History”Prof. Grace Lees-Maffei, University of HertfordshireProf. Kjetil Fallan, University of Oslo5:00 p.m., AB 100

Tuesday, October 6 “Re�ections on Life Raised in a Geisha Establishment”Tatsu Aoki, Executive Director, Asian Improv aRts Midwest, Shamisen Master, Director, Tsukasa Taiko, Jazz Bassist, Creative Film Artist11:00 a.m., AB 102 Late October-DATE TBAProf. Cherise Smith, University of Texas at AustinAssociate Professor of African-American and African Diaspora ArtAuthor of Enacting Others: Politics of Identity in Eleanor Antin, Nikki S. Lee, Adrian Piper, and Anna Deavere Smith5:00 p.m., AB 100

School of Art and Design

August 25–October 24, 2015Contemporary Artists Exploring Relevant Social IssuesPublic Reception: Thursday, September 10, 4:30–6 p.m.

Embarrassment of RichesVisual artists’ perspectives on sustainability and humanity’s complicated relationship with the earth. Curated by Peter B. Olson, NIU Art Museum.

UnloadedA nationally-traveling exhibition examining the historical and social issues surrounding the availability, use and impact of guns in our lives. Curated by Susanne Slavick, Carnegie Mellon University.

November 17, 2015–February 20, 2016*Public Receptions: Thursday, November 19 and Thursday, February 18 from 4:30–6 p.m.

NIU School of Art and Design Faculty ExhibitionBiennial exhibition of recent artwork and scholarship by faculty and teaching staff from all the divisions of the NIU School of Art and Design. Extensive public programming will take place during the �rst �ve weeks of NIU’s spring semester.

April 7–May 20, 2016Art Deco Era Exhibition SuitePublic Reception: Thursday, April 7, 4:30 – 7 p.m.

Between the World Wars (1920-1940) Women’s Fashion: an Amalgamation of Movements and EventsAn exhibition featuring the collection of Barbara Cole Peters.

Art Deco is…An exploration of the style and motivations behind the Art Deco movement.Displays will be developed in conjunction with the interdisciplinary NIU Graduate Museum Studies Certi�cate ART 656 Museum Exhibitions and Interpretation class as a capstone project.

Exhibitions are free and open to the public. Free parking is provided in lot 3 for Art Museum receptions and lectures. Group tours are asked to submit the group tour request form found on our website. For information about exhibitions and programming, as well as annual membership and our Get-On-The-Bus Excursion Program, please visit our website at www.niu.edu/artmuseum or call 815-753-1936.

*The Museum galleries will be closed November 26-30 for Thanksgiving weekend and December 19-January 11 for winter break.

August 25–October 24, 2015Contemporary Artists Exploring Relevant Social IssuesPublic Reception: Thursday, September 10, 4:30–6 p.m.

Embarrassment of RichesVisual artists’ perspectives on sustainability and humanity’s complicated relationship with the earth. Curated by Peter B. Olson, NIU Art Museum.

UnloadedA nationally-traveling exhibition examining the historical and social issues surrounding the availability, use and impact of guns in our lives. Curated by Susanne Slavick, Carnegie Mellon University.

November 17, 2015–February 20, 2016*Public Receptions: Thursday, November 19 and Thursday, February 18 from 4:30–6 p.m.

NIU School of Art and Design Faculty ExhibitionBiennial exhibition of recent artwork and scholarship by faculty and teaching staff from all the divisions of the NIU School of Art and Design. Extensive public programming will take place during the �rst �ve weeks of NIU’s spring semester.

April 7–May 20, 2016Art Deco Era Exhibition SuitePublic Reception: Thursday, April 7, 4:30 – 7 p.m.

Between the World Wars (1920-1940) Women’s Fashion: an Amalgamation of Movements and EventsAn exhibition featuring the collection of Barbara Cole Peters.

Art Deco is…An exploration of the style and motivations behind the Art Deco movement.Displays will be developed in conjunction with the interdisciplinary NIU Graduate Museum Studies Certi�cate ART 656 Museum Exhibitions and Interpretation class as a capstone project.

Exhibitions are free and open to the public. Free parking is provided in lot 3 for Art Museum receptions and lectures. Group tours are asked to submit the group tour request form found on our website. For information about exhibitions and programming, as well as annual membership and our Get-On-The-Bus Excursion Program, please visit our website at www.niu.edu/artmuseum or call 815-753-1936.

*The Museum galleries will be closed November 26-30 for Thanksgiving weekend and December 19-January 11 for winter break.

Concert, Recital and Event Schedule 2015–2016

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Showcase RecitalsNIU Community School of the Arts students perform solo and with accompanistsDecember 5, 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m.April 30, 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m., Recital Hall

Suzuki Violin Solo Recitals and Group ConcertPerforming are soloists from the Suzuki Violin ProgramTeachers are Ann Montzka-Smelser and Laurie RodriguezSolos: December 12 and May 14, 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Recital HallGroup Concert: April 30, 10 a.m., Concert Hall

Suzuki Cello RecitalsPerforming are soloists from the Suzuki Cello ProgramTeacher is Tom CappaertDecember 6 and May 1, 3 p.m., Recital Hall

Suzuki Piano Recitals Performing are soloists from the Suzuki Piano ProgramTeacher is Marilyn MontzkaDecember 7, 5 p.m., and May 14, 5:30 p.m., Recital Hall

Suzuki and Traditional Guitar RecitalsPerforming are guitar students of Eric SchroederDecember 5 and April 30, 5 p.m., Recital Hall

Solo Piano RecitalsPerforming are piano students of Georgia PriceDecember 5 and April 30, 3 p.m., Recital Hall

Solo Cello RecitalsPerforming are cello students of Linc SmelserDecember 12 and May 14, 10:30 a.m., Recital Hall

Solo Piano and Harp RecitalsPerforming are piano and harp students of Jaina KruegerDecember 6 and May 1, 1 p.m., Recital Hall

CSA Guitar Ensemble ConcertsDirected by Quentin DoverDecember 9, 8 p.m., Room 241May 4, 8 p.m., Recital Hall

CSA Steelband and NIUkulele Ensemble ConcertsCSA Steelband director is Yuko Asada and NIUkulele Ensemble director is Eric Schroeder December 5 and April 30, 7 p.m., Recital Hall

CSA Symphonette Youth String Orchestra ConcertsDirected by Linc SmelserDecember 8 and May 3, 6 p.m., Concert Hall

CSA Sinfonia Youth Orchestra ConcertsDirected by Linc SmelserOctober 28, February 17, May 4, 7:30 p.m., Concert Hall

CSA Children’s Choir ConcertsDirected by Mary Lynn DohertyDecember 9 and May 11, 7 p.m., Recital Hall

Honors RecitalWinners of the 2015-2016 CSA Talent Scholarships performFebruary 27, 1:30 p.m., Recital Hall

Performathon 2016Music performances, famous music swap, bake sale, art exhibit, raf�e and more!Biannual fundraiser for CSA talent and need scholarshipsMarch 9, 2016, 10 a.m., Recital Hall and Concert Hall Lobby

Fall 15

August 31-October 13Focus: SoAD Sabbatical ExhibitionReception: Thursday, September 17 4:30-6 p.m.The exhibition celebrates artistry and research produced as the direct outcome of recent SoAD faculty sabbatical leaves

October 26-November 7High School InvitationalReception: Saturday, November 7 1-3 p.m.

November 30-December 9Juried Grad ShowReception: Thursday, December 3 4:30-6 p.m.

Spring 16

January 22-March 3Pattern and ProcessCo-curated by Nina Rizzo and Steven CiampagliaOpening Reception: January 21 4:30-6 p.m.The artistic process is one of iteration, where the artist continually revisits the work in order to re�ect and re�ne. This recursive process can manifest itself in the formal and conceptual qualities of the artwork itself, producing works that embody, parallel and explore the patterns of artistic perception and creation.

March 25-April 21Ars NovaOpening Reception: Thursday, March 24 4:30-6 p.m.

May 2-14BFA Show

Concert, Recital and Event Schedule 2015–2016

Like us on Facebook: NIU Community School of the Arts

Showcase RecitalsNIU Community School of the Arts students perform solo and with accompanistsDecember 5, 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m.April 30, 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m., Recital Hall

Suzuki Violin Solo Recitals and Group ConcertPerforming are soloists from the Suzuki Violin ProgramTeachers are Ann Montzka-Smelser and Laurie RodriguezSolos: December 12 and May 14, 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Recital HallGroup Concert: April 30, 10 a.m., Concert Hall

Suzuki Cello RecitalsPerforming are soloists from the Suzuki Cello ProgramTeacher is Tom CappaertDecember 6 and May 1, 3 p.m., Recital Hall

Suzuki Piano Recitals Performing are soloists from the Suzuki Piano ProgramTeacher is Marilyn MontzkaDecember 7, 5 p.m., and May 14, 5:30 p.m., Recital Hall

Suzuki and Traditional Guitar RecitalsPerforming are guitar students of Eric SchroederDecember 5 and April 30, 5 p.m., Recital Hall

Solo Piano RecitalsPerforming are piano students of Georgia PriceDecember 5 and April 30, 3 p.m., Recital Hall

Solo Cello RecitalsPerforming are cello students of Linc SmelserDecember 12 and May 14, 10:30 a.m., Recital Hall

Solo Piano and Harp RecitalsPerforming are piano and harp students of Jaina KruegerDecember 6 and May 1, 1 p.m., Recital Hall

CSA Guitar Ensemble ConcertsDirected by Quentin DoverDecember 9, 8 p.m., Room 241May 4, 8 p.m., Recital Hall

CSA Steelband and NIUkulele Ensemble ConcertsCSA Steelband director is Yuko Asada and NIUkulele Ensemble director is Eric Schroeder December 5 and April 30, 7 p.m., Recital Hall

CSA Symphonette Youth String Orchestra ConcertsDirected by Linc SmelserDecember 8 and May 3, 6 p.m., Concert Hall

CSA Sinfonia Youth Orchestra ConcertsDirected by Linc SmelserOctober 28, February 17, May 4, 7:30 p.m., Concert Hall

CSA Children’s Choir ConcertsDirected by Mary Lynn DohertyDecember 9 and May 11, 7 p.m., Recital Hall

Honors RecitalWinners of the 2015-2016 CSA Talent Scholarships performFebruary 27, 1:30 p.m., Recital Hall

Performathon 2016Music performances, famous music swap, bake sale, art exhibit, raf�e and more!Biannual fundraiser for CSA talent and need scholarshipsMarch 9, 2016, 10 a.m., Recital Hall and Concert Hall Lobby

Fall 15

August 31-October 13Focus: SoAD Sabbatical ExhibitionReception: Thursday, September 17 4:30-6 p.m.The exhibition celebrates artistry and research produced as the direct outcome of recent SoAD faculty sabbatical leaves

October 26-November 7High School InvitationalReception: Saturday, November 7 1-3 p.m.

November 30-December 9Juried Grad ShowReception: Thursday, December 3 4:30-6 p.m.

Spring 16

January 22-March 3Pattern and ProcessCo-curated by Nina Rizzo and Steven CiampagliaOpening Reception: January 21 4:30-6 p.m.The artistic process is one of iteration, where the artist continually revisits the work in order to re�ect and re�ne. This recursive process can manifest itself in the formal and conceptual qualities of the artwork itself, producing works that embody, parallel and explore the patterns of artistic perception and creation.

March 25-April 21Ars NovaOpening Reception: Thursday, March 24 4:30-6 p.m.

May 2-14BFA Show