6i Behrend Beacon
August 21, 2009
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CAMPUS ARTS
A rundown of the art events
BY EVAN KOSER
Welcome back to a brand
new year here at Penn State
Behrend. Many new and re
turning students are probably
wondering what exists in the
world of music, theatre and art
in general on campus.
In the last year alone, stu
dents have brought together
cultures from all over the
world, performed risque the
atrical pieces, celebrated diver-
Music at Noon: The Logan Series
The Logan Series is an award winning feature of music performances. Now celebrating their nine
teenth consecutive year of performances, the program boasts its ability in exposition of all audiences
to a myriad of diversity that exists in music today. The Music at Noon series is free for all; listeners
are “treated to dialogue and interaction with world-class musicians in an informal setting where
lunches and casual attire are welcome,” says program head Dr. Gary Viebranz.
The Creative Writer’s Speaker Series
While students involved with the creative writing major offered on campus know that this event
is a mandatory one, many students are still unaware that for a few weeks out of each semester, three
individual and influential writers visit the Smith Chapel to display their work and share ideas. This
fall, the series will [as it does semesterly] give audiences an opportunity to listen to writers in three
major categories of creative writing: fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. For more information, please
contact Mr. George Looney at goll(« psu.edu.
The Rhythms of Life Series
In September 2002, this series began with it’s first showing. Since then, the series has brought to
Behrend a variety of cultural showcases, many of which students have never been exposed to. This
series serves as an excellent opportunity for students and the rest of Erie’s community to get exposed
to the cultures of the world. For a campus that boasts it’s ability to be diverse, this series does more
than exemplify that; it brings the campus’ diversity into the limelight. This year, students can look
forward to Argentinian tango music and dance, Latin jazz, and Native American music and dance.
For more information, keep an eye out for advertisements or contact director of Educational Equity
& Diversity Programs Andy Herrera at aahlO(« psu.edu.
Behrend’s theatre program
Ask any thespian on campus about the Studio Theatre, and they’ll all tell you one thing: “it’s inti
mate." Yet, year after year, the program puts out at least two fantastic performances spanning a
two-week run. Last year, Cabaret had the honor of being the first musical performance in the last
few years under the direction of Chrystyna Dail, a still-fresh face among the faculty. While the col
lege does not offer a major in theatre, these student productions exemplify the triumphs of Behrend’s
actors and actresses.
This year’s performance is an adaptation of Lewis Carroll's Alice stories called ALICE: Tales of a
Curious Girl by Karen Hartman. Auditions are scheduled for September 9 and 10 from 7 p.m. to 10
p.m. with performances on November 12 to the 19. No preparation is necessary for the auditions
and sign-ups for twenty minute time slots will be posted outside of Professor Dail’s office beginning
September 1. _ . ...
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sity through musical perform
ance and broaden the horizons
of literally thousands of audi
ence members collectively.
At Behrend, the opportunities
to express oneself exceeds the
boundaries of the dorm room
decor; they stretch past the
stairs in front of Perry Hall,
deep into the Gorge, and they
permeate each and every build
ing students may find them
selves.
With an open mind and a
prospective attitude, students
should always be aware of
events and clubs on their cam
pus that pertain to their specific
interests. Luckily at Behrend,
there’s a little something for
everyone - no matter a stu
dent’s taste, everyone is catered
to.
What follows is a compilation
of upcoming events and show
cases that take place here at
Behrend in the world of art and
entertainment.
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