Ohio Wesleyan University Announces 2015-2016 Arts Calendar of Events
Ohio Wesleyan’s 2015-2016 arts calendar includes music, theatre and dance, and fine arts events including ‘ORCHESIS 15/16,’ an annual contemporary dance concert highlighting original work by OWU students and faculty. (Photo by D. Glen Vanderbilt Jr.)
DELAWARE, Ohio – Ohio Wesleyan University has an exciting lineup of theatre & dance, music, and visual arts events planned for the 2015-2016 academic year. Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the public. The Ohio Wesleyan campus is located north of Columbus in downtown Delaware. For the latest OWU event information, visit https://www.owu.edu/calendars/ or “like” www.facebook.com/OhioWesleyanUniversityNews.
Ohio Wesleyan Department of Music
8 p.m. Sept. 13 – Ohio Wesleyan faculty recital including Mary Fetherston on cello, in Jemison Auditorium inside Sanborn Hall, 23 Elizabeth St., Delaware. Learn more at https://www.owu.edu/academics/departments-programs/department-of-music/.
8 p.m. Sept. 22 – Ohio Wesleyan faculty recital featuring soprano Jennifer Whitehead with Mariko Kaneda on piano, in Jemison Auditorium inside Sanborn Hall, 23 Elizabeth St., Delaware. Learn more at https://www.owu.edu/academics/departments-programs/department-of-music/.
3:15 p.m. Oct. 4 – Ohio Wesleyan student recital featuring Mu Phi Epsilon (international professional music fraternity) members, in Jemison Auditorium inside Sanborn Hall, 23 Elizabeth St., Delaware. Learn more at https://www.owu.edu/academics/departments-programs/department-of-music/.
8 p.m. Nov. 6-7 – Ohio Wesleyan Opera Workshop, directed by faculty member Jennifer Whitehead, in Jemison Auditorium inside Sanborn Hall, 23 Elizabeth St., Delaware. Learn more at https://www.owu.edu/academics/departments-programs/department-of-music/.
8 p.m. Nov. 10 – Ohio Wesleyan Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Michael Malone, in Gray Chapel inside University Hall, 61 S. Sandusky St., Delaware. Learn more at https://www.owu.edu/academics/departments-programs/department-of-music/.
3:15 p.m. Nov. 15 – Ohio Wesleyan Symphonic Wind Ensemble, conducted by faculty member Larry Griffin, in Gray Chapel inside University Hall, 61 S. Sandusky St., Delaware. Learn more at https://www.owu.edu/academics/departments-programs/department-of-music/.
8 p.m. Nov. 17 – Ohio Wesleyan Park Avenue Jazz Ensemble, conducted by faculty member Larry Griffin, in Gray Chapel inside University Hall, 61 S. Sandusky St., Delaware. Learn more at https://www.owu.edu/academics/departments-programs/department-of-music/.
3:15 p.m. Dec. 6 – Ohio Wesleyan Choral Art Society concert, conducted by faculty member Jason Hiester, in Gray Chapel inside University Hall, 61 S. Sandusky St., Delaware. Learn more at https://www.owu.edu/academics/departments-programs/department-of-music/.
8 p.m. Dec. 9 – “Lessons and Carols,” featuring sing-along Christmas carols and spiritual readings, conducted by faculty member Jason Keefer, in Gray Chapel inside University Hall, 61 S. Sandusky St., Delaware. A freewill offering will be taken at the door. Learn more at https://www.owu.edu/academics/departments-programs/department-of-music/.
Ohio Wesleyan Department of Theatre & Dance
8 p.m. Sept. 26 – “New Student Scenes” featuring promising Ohio Wesleyan newcomers in scenes staged by this year’s directing class, on the Main Stage inside Chappelear Drama Center, 45 Rowland Ave., Delaware. This event may contain adult themes and language. For more information, visit https://www.owu.edu/academics/departments-programs/department-of-theatre-dance/.
8 p.m. Oct. 8-9; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Oct. 10 – “Arcadia” by Tom Stoppard. Science, literature, and the mysteries of attraction intertwine in the past and present for family and visitors at an English country house. Comedy, ample wit, and the elements of a good detective story all add to the experience in this award-winning contemporary masterpiece. This play will be directed by Ohio Wesleyan faculty member Ed Kahn and performed on the Main Stage inside Chappelear Drama Center, 45 Rowland Ave., Delaware. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for senior citizens, Ohio Wesleyan employees, and non-Ohio Wesleyan students. Admission is free for Ohio Wesleyan students with a valid OWU ID. To reserve tickets, call the Theatre Box Office at (740) 368-3855. For more information, visit https://www.owu.edu/academics/departments-programs/department-of-theatre-dance/.
8 p.m. Oct. 23-24 – Ohio Wesleyan Fall Senior Project Productions featuring “Actions That A (Wo)Man Might Play” with OWU senior Hannah Simpson and “Dutchman” by LeRoi Jones with OWU senior Margot Reed. These performances will be held in the Studio Theatre inside Chappelear Drama Center, 45 Rowland Ave., Delaware, and may contain adult themes and language. Tickets are free, but required because of limited seating. To reserve tickets, call the Theatre Box Office at (740) 368-3855. For more information, visit https://www.owu.edu/academics/departments-programs/department-of-theatre-dance/.
8 p.m. Nov. 13-14 and 2 p.m. Nov. 15 – “ORCHESIS 15/16,” annual contemporary dance concert highlighting original work by Ohio Wesleyan students and faculty, with artistic direction by faculty member Rashana Smith. ORCHESIS 15/16 will be performed on the Main Stage inside Chappelear Drama Center, 45 Rowland Ave., Delaware. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for senior citizens, Ohio Wesleyan employees, and non-Ohio Wesleyan students. Admission is free for Ohio Wesleyan students with a valid OWU ID. To reserve tickets, call the Theatre Box Office at (740) 368-3855. For more information, visit https://www.owu.edu/academics/departments-programs/department-of-theatre-dance/.
8 p.m. Dec. 4-5 – Ohio Wesleyan Directing Class/Playwriting Class “One Act Plays” featuring student-directors and playwrights creating works that are surprising, varied, and full of fresh talent and energy, on the Main Stage inside Chappelear Drama Center, 45 Rowland Ave., Delaware. This event may contain adult themes and language. For more information, visit https://www.owu.edu/academics/departments-programs/department-of-theatre-dance/.
8 p.m. Feb. 18-20; 2 p.m. Feb. 21, 2016 – “Artifice” by 1987 Ohio Wesleyan graduate Anne Flanagan. Eight wacky characters get snowed in during a gallery reception in upstate New York, and hilarity erupts over mistaken identity, secret schemes, jealous lovers, and financial ruin. Winner of three national comedy awards, Flanagan’s hilarious romp is a farcical take on celebrity and an affectionate tribute to loyalty and love. This play will be directed by Ohio Wesleyan faculty member Bonnie Milne Gardner and performed in the Studio Theatre of Chappelear Drama Center, 45 Rowland Ave., Delaware. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for senior citizens, Ohio Wesleyan employees, and non-Ohio Wesleyan students. Admission is free for Ohio Wesleyan students with a valid OWU ID. To reserve tickets, call the Theatre Box Office at (740) 368-3855. For more information, visit https://www.owu.edu/academics/departments-programs/department-of-theatre-dance/.
8 p.m. April 8-9, 15-16; 2 p.m. April 17, 2016 – “Red Hot & Cole” with music and lyrics by Cole Porter, and book by James Bianchi, Muriel McAuley, and Randy Strawderman. The exhilarating musical revue of the life and music of Cole Porter features more than two dozen internationally famous Porter songs. Co-produced by OWU Departments of Music and Theatre & Dance, “Red Hot & Cole” features stage direction by Elane Denny-Todd and music direction by Jason Hiester. It will be performed on the Main Stage inside Chappelear Drama Center, 45 Rowland Ave., Delaware. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for senior citizens, Ohio Wesleyan employees, and non-Ohio Wesleyan students. Admission is free for Ohio Wesleyan students with a valid OWU ID. To reserve tickets, call the Theatre Box Office at (740) 368-3855. For more information, visit https://www.owu.edu/academics/departments-programs/department-of-theatre-dance/.
8 p.m. March 18-19, 2016 – Ohio Wesleyan Spring Senior Project Productions featuring “Amicable Partings” by George S. Kaufman and Leueen MacGrath with OWU senior Sarah Shulman and “A Number” by Caryl Churchill with OWU seniors Chris MacDonald & Christian Sanford. These performances will be held in the Studio Theatre inside Chappelear Drama Center, 45 Rowland Ave., Delaware, and may contain adult themes and language. Tickets are free, but required because of limited seating. To reserve tickets, call the Theatre Box Office at (740) 368-3855. For more information, visit https://www.owu.edu/academics/departments-programs/department-of-theatre-dance/.
Ohio Wesleyan’s Richard M. Ross Art Museum
Aug. 20 through Sept. 23 – “Howard Little: Coming Home,” featuring paintings by Little and “Eric Nation: On and Off the Wall,” featuring furniture by Nation, at Ohio Wesleyan’s Richard M. Ross Art Museum, 60 S. Sandusky St., Delaware. Little (1883-1965) was an early California realist landscape painter who captured the essence of the new American frontier. Learn more at www.howardlittlefineart.com. Nation, who studies Little’s artwork, has been creating studio furniture and design/build projects since 1988. Learn more at ericnation.com. Nation, a former National Endowment of the Arts Fellowship recipient, will give an illustrated artist talk at 7 p.m. Sept. 3 in Room 312 of the R.W. Corns Building, 78 S. Sandusky St., Delaware, followed by a reception from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the nearby Ross Art Museum. During the academic year, the museum is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The museum is handicap-accessible and admission is always free. Call (740) 368-3606 or visit https://www.owu.edu/about/offices-services/richard-m-ross-art-museum/ for more information.
Oct. 1 through Nov. 13 – “Oil Paintings” by Todd Gordon, who grew up in Delaware, and “Watercolors” by Paul Ching-Bor, at Ohio Wesleyan’s Richard M. Ross Art Museum, 60 S. Sandusky St., Delaware. A public reception for both artists will be held 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 22 at the museum. Gordon’s oils are inspired by industrial zones in Brooklyn and Queens. Learn more at toddjgordon.com. Ching-Bor’s work captures the urban scenery of Manhattan’s skyscrapers, street crossings, bridge constructions, and harbor facilities. Learn more at www.paulchingbor.com. During the academic year, the Ross Art Museum is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The museum is handicap-accessible and admission is always free. Call (740) 368-3606 or visit https://www.owu.edu/about/offices-services/richard-m-ross-art-museum/ for more information.
Dec. 1, 2015, through Jan. 31, 2016 – Ohio Wesleyan’s fine arts faculty members display their latest works, at Ohio Wesleyan’s Richard M. Ross Art Museum, 60 S. Sandusky St., Delaware. The OWU artists exhibit their creations every other year at the museum, showcasing the depth, breadth, and caliber of their talents. Learn more about the OWU Department of Fine Arts at https://www.owu.edu/academics/departments-programs/department-of-fine-arts/. During the academic year, the museum is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The museum is handicap-accessible and admission is always free. Call (740) 368-3606 or visit https://www.owu.edu/about/offices-services/richard-m-ross-art-museum/ for more information.
Feb. 9 through March 27, 2016 – Sculpture by Walter Zurko and works from the Richard M. Ross Art Museum’s permanent collection, at the museum, 60 S. Sandusky St., Delaware. Zurko’s wood sculptures often reflect an interest in the architecture of tools and implements, specifically those related to agriculture. Learn more at walterzurko.com. During the academic year, the museum is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The museum is handicap-accessible and admission is always free. Call (740) 368-3606 or visit https://www.owu.edu/about/offices-services/richard-m-ross-art-museum/ for more information.
April 9 through May 8, 2016 – Annual juried exhibition of works by Ohio Wesleyan’s senior fine arts majors, featuring works by members of the OWU Class of 2016, at the Richard M. Ross Art Museum, 60 S. Sandusky St., Delaware. The exhibit will open with a special Saturday reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 9 at museum. During the academic year, the museum is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The museum is handicap-accessible and admission is always free. Call (740) 368-3606 or visit https://www.owu.edu/about/offices-services/richard-m-ross-art-museum/ for more information.
Founded in 1842, Ohio Wesleyan University is one of the nation’s premier liberal arts universities. Located in Delaware, Ohio, the private university offers 86 undergraduate majors and competes in 23 NCAA Division III varsity sports. Ohio Wesleyan combines a challenging, internationally focused curriculum with off-campus learning and leadership opportunities to connect classroom theory with real-world experience. OWU’s 1,750 students represent 46 U.S. states and territories and 43 countries. Ohio Wesleyan is featured in the book “Colleges That Change Lives,” listed on the latest President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction, and included in the U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review “best colleges” lists. Learn more at www.owu.edu.