2012-13 Featured Cultural Events

2012 Faith, Reason and World Affairs Symposium
"Beyond Genocide: Learning to Help and Hope"
September 11-12, 2012
Free and open to the public

The 2012 symposium will focus on our connections in a global community. Genocide is not something that only happens in Africa. It is not something that only happened in the distant past.  We are all involved, today, as voters, consumers, scholars, humanitarians and citizens of the world. Together we will find the hope that lies beyond genocide by learning about recovery efforts and post-genocidal activities. Together we will become aware in order to grapple with the difficult questions. People from all disciplines can contribute to a campuswide conversation that seeks to address, if not fully understand, issues related to genocide.

Featured speakers who will address these issues include Rose Mapendo, genocide survivor and found of Mapendo New Horizons; Gregory Gordon, director, Center for Human Rights and Genocide Studies, University of North Dakota; Gretchen Steidle Wallace, founder and president, Global Grassroots; David Feinberg, University of Minnesota art department and director of "Voices to Vision" collaborative project. In addition, participants will have an opportunity to hear from local and regional speakers on a variety of topics presented in concurrent sessions during the symposium.

The symposium is free and open to the public. For a full schedule, additional information on speakers and a list of concurrent sessions please visit www.ConcordiaCollege.edu/Symposium.

See the faces. Hear the stories. Learn to help and hope.

Art Exhibit: Selected pieces from the "Voice to Vision" collaborative project
Exhibit Curator, David Feinberg, University of Minnesota art department and director of "Voice to Vision" collaborative project
Sunday, Aug. 26-Sunday, Sept. 26, 20112
Public Reception 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11
Gallery Talk by David Feinberg at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11
Free and open to the public

"Voice to Vision," curated by David Feinberg, features 30 artworks that have been created through collaboration by a team of artists and genocide survivors. The collaborative process involves the sharing of stories through dialogue and the transformation of those stories in works of art. The goal of the project is to use visual arts to forge a genuine connection between the audience and the genocide survivors and their experiences so that the lessons of genocide are forever kept alive.

This exhibit occurs in conjunction with the annual Faith, Reason and World Affairs Symposium.


Performing Arts Series

HORNHEADS
7:30 p.m., Thursday, September 27, 2012
Memorial Auditorium
Tickets: Reserved $25, General Admission Adult $20 and Student General Admission (under 18) $10 - $2 discount for Senior Citizens


The Hornheads, an extraordinarily talented group of horn players who have been gathering international acclaim from artists and critics alike since 1991, bring their distinctive flair to jazz and funk music, combining virtuosic improvisation with sizzling ensemble work to create a truly unique music experience.

Master Class Schedule - TBA


CANTUS
7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, 2013
Memorial Auditorium
Tickets: Reserved $25, General Admission Adult $20 and Student General Admission (under 18) $10 - $2 discount for Senior Citizens

Acclaimed men's a cappella ensemble Cantus is committed to inspiring audiences with music performed at the highest level. Rehearsing and performing without a conductor of music director, the nine members of Cantus are renowned for adventurous programming spanning many periods and genres, including work commissioned specifically for the group.

GREAT NORTHERN UNION CHORUS
7:30 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2013
Memorial Auditorium
Tickets: Reserved $25, General Admission Adult $20 and Student General Admission (under 18) $10 - $2 discount for Senior Citizens

The Great Northern Union Chorus is a 96-voice auditioned men's a cappella chorus based in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Performances with The Singers and Cantus, multiple appearances at Regional American Choral Directors Association events and top honors at Barbershop competitions define them as one of the world's premier a cappella male choruses. They will also sing a few selections with Concordia's Mannerchor.

For more information contact the Cultural Events office. Click here to order tickets online.


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* Hearing assistant systems to amplify stage dialogue or music can be made available if reservations are made in advance.
* Wheelchair accessible seating is available. Please indicate the number of wheelchair seats needed at the time of ticket order so that we may properly seat you in the facility.
* Braille or large print programs are available. A minimum of 14 days advance notice is required.
* American Sign Language interpreters may be provided for appropriate performances. A minimum of 14 days advance notice is required.
* Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TTD/TTY) service is available by calling 218.291.1120.




 

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