Now
in its 17th season, the Kutztown University Performing Artists
Series presents world-class performances of music, theater and
dance. The Kutztown University-Wachovia Children's Series provides
the best in live performing arts for youngsters ages 4 -12.
Ellen Finks, director of the KU Performing Artists Series, is
delighted about the season. "We've got an outstanding lineup
of fabulous performers who have never appeared on the Performing
Artists Series. I'm very excited about having the community
experience these exceptional artists."
This season's
series began with an energetic and stirring new performance
by Philadanco in September. The lineup continues on November
11 with Tony Waag's Tap City where legendary tap masters present
original material from around the world. Get those tap shoes
ready for the free Community Tap Jam the evening before the
performance with members of Tap City. Space is limited so register
soon! The renowned Turtle Island String Quartet will present
Solstice Celebration: The Festival of Lights on December 7.
A variety of music such as old English carols, Scottish reels,
songs of Chanukah, and music of India will be highlighted. The
spring semester promises to bring even more extraordinary talent
to Kutztown beginning with the classic Verdi opera Aida on February
7. A pre-performance talk will help audience members gain additional
insight into the performance. The Venice Baroque Orchestra presents
duo pianists, Katia and Marielle Labeque on March 2 and Charlie
Musselwhite brings the blues to town on April 14 with his famous
harmonica. Be sure to sign up for the Blues Dinner preceding
the concert.
The Children's
Series this year begins on October 31 with Frogz. This "incisively
original, madcap show" premiered on Broadway in 2000. Join
in the fun at the Halloween Party between performances in the
Student Union Building for games, prizes, snacks, and fun (registration
is needed). On December 12, come and see the popular Junie B.
Jones books brought to life in the musical of the same name.
Finally, on February 13, Pucci: Sport comes to town with a nine-inning
performance of athletic dance pieces. Join the winning team
for a Tailgate Party in the Student Union Building between performances
(registration is needed.
Learn more
about these performances on the Performing
Artists Series website or by calling 610-683-4511.
