WILLIMANTIC, CT (02/10/2020) Eastern Connecticut State University will host a "Philosophical Conversation on Black Music" by Lewis R. Gordon on Feb. 13 at 12:30 in room 110 of the Fine Arts Instructional Center. Gordon is a philosophy professor at the University of Connecticut. Following the conversation will be a reception at Eastern's Art Gallery, which is presenting an … [Read more...] about A Philosophical Convo on Black Music
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Vanilla Bean to Host 28th Annual Benefit Show For Northeast Food Pantry
“The Red Hot Banjo Wizard”, Howie Bursen joined by John Bailey, Martin Grosswendt, and Bennett Hammond return to the Vanilla Bean Café, located at 450 Deerfield Road in Pomfret on Saturday, January 25th for their twenty-eighth year performing to benefit Access’s Northeast Connecticut Food Pantries. This local tradition is an evening of singing, laughter, hot licks on guitar, … [Read more...] about Vanilla Bean to Host 28th Annual Benefit Show For Northeast Food Pantry
Eastern Music Program to Present 4 January, February Concerts
WILLIMANTIC, CT (01/15/2020) The Music Program at Eastern Connecticut State University will present a variety of musical performances this January and February, ranging from an interactive historical performance to an aural-visual collaboration between music and art. All events will be held in the Fine Arts Instructional Center (FAIC). Admission is free and open to the … [Read more...] about Eastern Music Program to Present 4 January, February Concerts
Eastern Theatre to Present ‘Lulu,’ Starring Hip-Hop Artist Maluca Mala
WILLIMANTIC, CT (01/16/2020) On Jan. 24-26, the Performing Arts Department at Eastern Connecticut State University, in collaboration with the New York City-based theater/opera company Ridge Theater, will present "Lulu," a multi-media, experimental opera based on Frank Wedekind's original play "Earth Spirit." The presentation takes place on Jan. 24 and 25 at 7:30 p.m. and on … [Read more...] about Eastern Theatre to Present ‘Lulu,’ Starring Hip-Hop Artist Maluca Mala
Eastern Art Gallery to Present ‘Creating Dangerously,’ a Tribute to Haiti
WILLIMANTIC, CT (01/16/2020) The Art Gallery at Eastern Connecticut State University will present "Creating Dangerously: Art & Revolution" from Jan. 17-Mar. 12 in the Fine Arts Instructional Center. The exhibition is the first of the spring 2020 semester and marks the 10th anniversary of the Haitian earthquake - the deadliest in modern history. An artist talk featuring … [Read more...] about Eastern Art Gallery to Present ‘Creating Dangerously,’ a Tribute to Haiti