Valentine’s themed Festival of Arts and Ideas begins Monday
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February-09-2012
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Student performers embrace period costuming as they recreate 16th century love songs in French, Italian, German and English. Their performance will be part of the upcoming Festival of Arts and Ideas focused on the theme of Contemplating Beauty at the University of Science and Arts. The Festival is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday in the USAO Ballroom and will feature presentations, demonstrations and performances exploring the idea of beauty through the ages. Pictured here are (seated, left to right) Crystal Davis, Olen Cox, (standing, left to right) Alexandria Neighbors, Tyler Heilaman, Amanda Whitchard, Jessie Merritt, Somer Ogburn and (kneeling) Mac Stephenson. The octet will be accompanied by Joe Settlemires (not pictured), an adjunct instructor in music and director of the USAO Showband. Both nights are free and open to the public. For more information, call 574-1318.
The bi-annual Festival of Arts and Ideas kicks off at 7:30 p.m. on Monday in the USAO Ballroom on the second floor of the Student Center. This season’s festival, focused on a theme of Contemplating Beauty will feature presentations, performances and demonstrations from USAO faculty, staff and students addressing the topic through a variety of disciplines.
The Festival continues through Tuesday, beginning at the same time, where it will be capped off by a dance featuring music by USAO Showband director Joe Settlemires and a band of faculty and staff musicians. Watch the video below for more information about this year’s exciting Festival.
