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Arts Events: August 2017

Trio Pardessus is just one of several guest ensembles to perform at the University of Dayton in the upcoming semester. Enjoy this recital and other inspiring arts experiences during the upcoming weeks.

Exhibit: Fatima: 100 Years

June 14, 2017-August 20, 2017 in the Roesch Library, second floor

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Fatima apparitions, the Marian Library presents this exhibit, representing a small sampling of its materials on Fatima, including books, periodicals, pamphlets, photographs, films, rosaries, medals, statues, and other devotional items

Exhibit Hours:

  • 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday
  • 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday
  • Noon-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday

Exhibit: ‘Ex Oriente Lux’: Marian Art of Asia

Monday, June 26-Friday, September 8 in the Marian Library Gallery

With the exception of famous artists such as Japan’s Sadao Watanabe and China’s He Qi, the variety and originality of Asian religious art isn’t well-known in the Western world. This exhibit attempts to expand our view of Asian Marian art with pieces drawn from the Marian Library.


Faculty Recital: Weeks of Welcome, An American Music Recital

Saturday, August 26, 7 p.m. — 9 p.m. in Sears Recital Hall, Jesse Phillips Humanities Center

An encore of Minnita Daniel-Cox's American Music recitals in Bulgaria, summer of 2017. The performance includes American Art songs and music of contemporary American styles.


Mark your calendar

Arts events slated for the Fall 2017 term include student and faculty recitals, ArtsLIVE performances, gallery exhibitions and more. Some of the activities already scheduled are:

EXHIBIT: IT IS TIME TO EFFECT A REVOLUTION: SELECTIONS FROM THE ROSE RARE BOOK COLLECTION AND UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON COLLECTIONS
Sep. 13 - Oct. 9, during library hours, Roesch Library, first and second floors
Sponsored by the University Libraries

MUSIC PERFORMANCE FOR FAMILY WEEKEND MASS
Sep. 17, 9:45 - 11 a.m.
Sponsored by the Graul Chair in Arts and Languages

BLUEGRASS MUSIC SYMPOSIUM
Sep. 20, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Kennedy Union Ballroom
Sponsored by the Graul Chair in Arts and Languages

TRIO PARDESSUS
Sep. 21, 8 - 9:30 p.m., Sears Recital Hall
Sponsored by the Department of Music

MENOTTI AND MORE
Sep. 29, 7:30 - 10 p.m., Sears Recital Hall
Sponsored by the Graul Chair in Arts and Languages

VANGUARD LEGACY: CLAREMONT TRIO
Oct. 1, 3 p.m., Sears Recital Hall
Sponsored by ArtsLIVE

JOAN SORIANO: THE DUKE OF BACHATA
Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m., Kennedy Union Boll Theatre
Sponsored by ArtsLIVE

VANGUARD LEGACY: TELEGRAPH QUARTET
Nov. 19, 3 p.m., Sears Recital Hall
Sponsored by ArtsLIVE

BRAD MEHLDAU TRIO
Nov. 29, 7:30 p.m., Sears Recital Hall
Sponsored by ArtsLIVE

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