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SUMMARY:Visiting Artist Lecture - Gregory Manchess\, Illustrator
DESCRIPTION:VISITING ARTIST LECTURE WITH GREGORY MANCHESS\, ILLUSTRATOR: The WCSU Department of Art will host Gregory Manchess\, an award-winning illustrator whose work has appeared on the covers and feature stories of National Geographic Magazine\, Time\, Atlantic Monthly\, and The Smithsonian. He has also had numerous commissions from the US Postal Service\, recently a set of Christmas stamps in 2023. His free lecture will be at 11 a.m. in Room 144 of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus. \nManchess’ projects and commissions are varied and vast in scope. In 2011\, the National Geographic Society sent him on an expedition to illustrate the adventures of the first discovery of an actual pirate ship; this led to the traveling exhibition\, “Real Pirates: The Untold Story of The Whydah\, from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship.” In 2017\, his first ‘widescreen novel\,’ which he wrote and illustrated\, Above the Timberline\, was released. Thirty of the 120+ paintings from the book were recently featured in an exhibition at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge\, MA. His work is also highlighted in the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Library and Museum in Springfield\, Illinois\, with a large portrait of Lincoln and seven major paintings of key moments from Lincoln’s life. \nManchess exhibits frequently at the Society of Illustrators in NYC\, and in 1999\, he was presented with their highest honor\, the Hamilton King Award. He is included in Walt Reed’s edition of The Illustrator in America\, 1860-2000\, and currently lectures at universities and colleges nationwide. \nFree and open to the public\, limited seating available. Reserve a spot at www.eventbrite.com/e/visiting-artist-lecture-gregory-manchess-illustrator-tickets-814183533867.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/visiting-artist-lecture-gregory-manchess-illustrator/
LOCATION:VPAC Room 144\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Lectures
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SUMMARY:Gallery Opening - "The Circe Effect"
DESCRIPTION:GALLERY OPENING – ‘THE CIRCE EFFECT: WOMEN’S CREATIVE POWER RECLAIMS THE NARRATIVE’: The Gallery at the Visual and Performing Arts Center at Western Connecticut State University will present “The Circe Effect: Women’s Creative Power Reclaims the Narrative\,” featuring the work of Madeleine Conover\, Donna Dodson\, Katiushka Melo\, Cheryl Mukherji\, Dana Robinson and Chelsea Steinberg Gay. The exhibit will be on view from February 8 – March 3\, 2024. The opening reception will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday\, Feb.8\, during which Melo will perform. Reserve tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/gallery-opening-the-circe-effect-tickets-811659915657. \nThe exhibit is inspired by themes explored in the best-selling novel “Circe” by Madeline Miller. The narrator is Circe herself\, goddess and sorceress from the ancient Greek epic\, the “Odyssey.” The New York Times called the novel “A bold and subversive retelling of the goddess’ story … recasting the most infamous female figure from the ‘Odyssey’ as a hero in her own right.” In the novel\, Circe takes ownership of her story and tells it on her own terms\, thereby releasing herself from the constraints of the Western cultural imagination that often presents her one dimensionally as a dangerous\, seductive witch. \nMiller’s methodology has struck a cultural chord by addressing the familiar feminist principles of women’s power and agency\, and how they are received when women orchestrate the narrative\, but also by challenging and even recasting stereotypes. Collectively\, the work of the artists gathered in the exhibition addresses these subjects from contemporary points of view. The exhibit includes works in sculpture\, painting\, photography\, performance\, installation\, printmaking and drawing. Additionally\, a “Circe” book discussion group for students will be co-presented by the WCSU libraries and the Department of Art\, with books donated by the Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU) Big Read. \nThe Gallery at the Visual and Performing Arts Center is located on the second floor of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the university’s Westside campus\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury. For more information about the exhibit\, visit www.wcsu.edu/art/gallery/ or call (203) 837-3982.  Reserve a spot at the reception at www.eventbrite.com/e/gallery-opening-the-circe-effect-tickets-811659915657. The Gallery is open Tuesdays–Fridays from noon to 4 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Please note the gallery is closed during Presidents Day Weekend\, Feb.16-19.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/gallery-opening-the-circe-effect/
LOCATION:Art Gallery\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T190000
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SUMMARY:Sip & Print
DESCRIPTION:SIP & PRINT: Enjoy a creative and entertaining Valentine-inspired night of rubber stamp printing\, music\, sipping and fun! Materials\, music\, wine and light refreshments are provided. Guided by WCSU M.F.A. alumna Karin Mansberg\, this event is open to participants of all levels and backgrounds for a shared art experience in a fun and relaxed studio environment. From 7 to 9 p.m. in the Design Studio\, Room 145 of the Visual & Performing Arts Center. on the Westside campus. Ages 21-plus\, please. Reserve a spot at www.eventbrite.com/e/sip-print-tickets-811797527257. \nFor more information\, contact the WCSU Department of Art at (203) 837-8403.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/sip-print/
LOCATION:Visual & Performing Arts Center\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06811
CATEGORIES:Art,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Next to Normal
DESCRIPTION:NEXT TO NORMAL: Presented in the MainStage Theatre at the Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU\, “Next to Normal” runs February 23 – March 3\, 2024. Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/next-to-normal-tickets-642436945197. \nMusic by Tom Kitt\nBook & Lyrics by Brian Yorkey\nDirector: Justin P. Cowan \nAbout the Show:\nA family determined to balance sanity and happiness against the gale force winds of mental illness finds strength in their commitment to love each other through their pain. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize\, this groundbreaking musical is an insightful and deeply moving look at a modern family\, all while raising the rafters with its Tony Award-winning score. \n“Next to Normal” contains themes of mental illness\, self-harm\, and adult language. \nPlease note that this show is double cast\, please see the performance schedule below:\nCast Zyprexa performs Friday\, Feb. 23; Sunday\, Feb. 25; and Saturday\, March 2 (2 & 8 p.m.). Cast Zyprexa features Amy Mandelbaum as Diana\, Jackson Tubis as Dan\, Cara Leahy as Natalie\, Antonio Porciello as Gabriel\, Jacob Erdody as Henry and Blessett Anderson as Dr. Madden \nCast Latuda performs Saturday\, Feb. 24 (2 and 8 p.m.)\, Friday\, March 1\, and Sunday\, March 3. Cast Latuda features Imani Smith as Diana\, Carlos Perez as Dan\, Yazmin DeJesus as Natalie\, Elio Perez-Wilson as Gabriel\, Zachary Spreng as Henry and Katie Geniuch as Dr. Madden
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/next-to-normal-5/
LOCATION:MainStage Theatre\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Theater,Theatre,Visual & Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T140000
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SUMMARY:Next to Normal
DESCRIPTION:NEXT TO NORMAL: Presented in the MainStage Theatre at the Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU\, “Next to Normal” runs February 23 – March 3\, 2024. Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/next-to-normal-tickets-642436945197. \nMusic by Tom Kitt\nBook & Lyrics by Brian Yorkey\nDirector: Justin P. Cowan \nAbout the Show:\nA family determined to balance sanity and happiness against the gale force winds of mental illness finds strength in their commitment to love each other through their pain. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize\, this groundbreaking musical is an insightful and deeply moving look at a modern family\, all while raising the rafters with its Tony Award-winning score. \n“Next to Normal” contains themes of mental illness\, self-harm\, and adult language. \nPlease note that this show is double cast\, please see the performance schedule below:\nCast Zyprexa performs Friday\, Feb. 23; Sunday\, Feb. 25; and Saturday\, March 2 (2 & 8 p.m.). Cast Zyprexa features Amy Mandelbaum as Diana\, Jackson Tubis as Dan\, Cara Leahy as Natalie\, Antonio Porciello as Gabriel\, Jacob Erdody as Henry and Blessett Anderson as Dr. Madden \nCast Latuda performs Saturday\, Feb. 24 (2 and 8 p.m.)\, Friday\, March 1\, and Sunday\, March 3. Cast Latuda features Imani Smith as Diana\, Carlos Perez as Dan\, Yazmin DeJesus as Natalie\, Elio Perez-Wilson as Gabriel\, Zachary Spreng as Henry and Katie Geniuch as Dr. Madden
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/next-to-normal-2/
LOCATION:MainStage Theatre\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Theater,Theatre,Visual & Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T140000
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SUMMARY:Next to Normal
DESCRIPTION:NEXT TO NORMAL: Presented in the MainStage Theatre at the Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU\, “Next to Normal” runs February 23 – March 3\, 2024. Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/next-to-normal-tickets-642436945197. \nMusic by Tom Kitt\nBook & Lyrics by Brian Yorkey\nDirector: Justin P. Cowan \nAbout the Show:\nA family determined to balance sanity and happiness against the gale force winds of mental illness finds strength in their commitment to love each other through their pain. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize\, this groundbreaking musical is an insightful and deeply moving look at a modern family\, all while raising the rafters with its Tony Award-winning score. \n“Next to Normal” contains themes of mental illness\, self-harm\, and adult language. \nPlease note that this show is double cast\, please see the performance schedule below:\nCast Zyprexa performs Friday\, Feb. 23; Sunday\, Feb. 25; and Saturday\, March 2 (2 & 8 p.m.). Cast Zyprexa features Amy Mandelbaum as Diana\, Jackson Tubis as Dan\, Cara Leahy as Natalie\, Antonio Porciello as Gabriel\, Jacob Erdody as Henry and Blessett Anderson as Dr. Madden \nCast Latuda performs Saturday\, Feb. 24 (2 and 8 p.m.)\, Friday\, March 1\, and Sunday\, March 3. Cast Latuda features Imani Smith as Diana\, Carlos Perez as Dan\, Yazmin DeJesus as Natalie\, Elio Perez-Wilson as Gabriel\, Zachary Spreng as Henry and Katie Geniuch as Dr. Madden
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/next-to-normal-3/
LOCATION:MainStage Theatre\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Theater,Theatre,Visual & Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T190000
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SUMMARY:NEXT TO NORMAL - Understudy Performance
DESCRIPTION:NEXT TO NORMAL – UNDERSTUDY PERFORMANCE: Presented in the MainStage Theatre at the Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU\, “Next to Normal” runs February 23 – March 3\, 2024. Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/next-to-normal-tickets-642436945197. \nMusic by Tom Kitt\nBook & Lyrics by Brian Yorkey\nDirector: Justin P. Cowan \nAbout the Show:\nA family determined to balance sanity and happiness against the gale force winds of mental illness finds strength in their commitment to love each other through their pain. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize\, this groundbreaking musical is an insightful and deeply moving look at a modern family\, all while raising the rafters with its Tony Award-winning score. \n“Next to Normal” contains themes of mental illness\, self-harm\, and adult language. \n  \nCast:\nSophie Belkin (Diana)\, Cara Leahy (Natalie)\, Donovan Shaw (Henry)\, Antonio Porciello (Gabe)\, Javen Levesque (Dan)\, and Katie Genuich (Dr. Madden/Fine)
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/next-to-normal-understudy-performance/
LOCATION:MainStage Theatre\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Theater,Theatre
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