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SUMMARY:Visiting Artist Lecture
DESCRIPTION:VISITING ARTIST LECTURE WITH GLENN GOLDBERG\, PAINTER:\nWednesday\, April 1\, 11 a.m. \nVisual & Performing Arts Center\, Room 144\, Westside campus \nFree & Open to the Public. Limited Seating Available – RSVP required. Reserve tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/visiting-artist-lecture-glenn-goldberg-painter-tickets-1980476598820 \nGlenn Goldberg is a NYC artist and musician who was born in Bronx\, New York. He studied at the New York Studio School and earned his B.A. and M.F.A. degrees from Queens College\, CUNY. He has taught at Cooper Union\, New York Studio School\, and Queens College\, where he was Professor and Chair of Graduate Studio Art. He also has been a panelist and visiting artist for numerous M.F.A. painting programs in the U.S. In June of this summer\, he will teach at Umbria Contemporary Arts in Italy\, a new art center and school in the medieval village of Monte Castello di Vibio. \nA recipient of many awards\, Goldberg has received grants from the Edward Albee Foundation\, the Guggenheim Foundation\, the Joan Mitchell Foundation\, Sharpe-Walentas\, Urban Glass\, and the National Endowment for the Arts. His work has been reviewed in The New York Times\, LA Times\, New Yorker\, and Chicago Tribune\, among others. In “Hyperallergic\,” art historian Jennifer Samet described his paintings as “ethereal\,” as a “meeting point of the ordinary and the other.” \nGoldberg is a member of The National Academy of Design and is currently represented by Chris Sharp in Los Angeles and The Approach in London. He has shown extensively throughout the U.S. and Europe\, with work in many museum collections\, including: the Whitney Museum of American Art; the Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Guggenheim Museum; the Brooklyn Museum; the National Gallery of Art; and the Museum of Contemporary Art\, Los Angeles.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/visiting-artist-lecture-7/
LOCATION:VPAC Room 144\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Lectures,Public Events,Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103749
CREATED:20251223T152726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T140455Z
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SUMMARY:WCSU Large Jazz Ensembles
DESCRIPTION:WCSU LARGE JAZZ ENSEMBLES: WCSU’s outstanding large jazz ensembles take center stage in this presentation of big band classics. Featuring the Vocal Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Will Gorman\, the Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Jamie Begian and the Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Jimmy Greene.  At 3 p.m. in the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall in the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus. \n**Tickets at the Faculty and Staff rate are available at the VPAC box office located in the VPAC lobby – a valid WCSU ID is required at the time of purchase** \nNOTE: Advance ticket purchases made online are $10; Tickets purchased at the door are $15.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/wcsu-large-jazz-ensembles-2/
LOCATION:Veronica Hagman Concert Hall\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Music,Visual & Performing Arts,WOW
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Music":MAILTO:piechotal@wcsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103749
CREATED:20260323T142031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T142031Z
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SUMMARY:DATE NIGHT: Or\, An Orphans Journey by Ethan W. Doyle and Gabrielle Tapper - New Work Series
DESCRIPTION:DATE NIGHT: Or\, An Orphans Journey is a play written by Ethan W. Doyle and Gabrielle Tapper. We will have a staged reading at 7 p.m. in Room 334 of the VPAC.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/date-night-or-an-orphans-journey-by-ethan-w-doyle-and-gabrielle-tapper-new-work-series/
LOCATION:VPAC\, Room 334\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103749
CREATED:20251223T145345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T135932Z
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SUMMARY:WCSU Jazz Combos
DESCRIPTION:WCSU JAZZ COMBOS: Four of WCSU’s outstanding student jazz combos will be featured performing a mix of standards and original compositions and arrangements. At 7 p.m. in the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall in the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus. \n**Tickets at the Faculty and Staff rate are available at the VPAC box office located in the VPAC lobby – a valid WCSU ID is required at the time of purchase** \nNo refunds or exchanges are permitted\, all sales are final.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/wcsu-jazz-combos/
LOCATION:Veronica Hagman Concert Hall\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Music,Visual & Performing Arts,WOW
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Music":MAILTO:piechotal@wcsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103749
CREATED:20260311T175248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T175248Z
UID:10074455-1774548000-1774555200@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Gallery Opening - 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:GALLERY OPENING – 2026 MFA THESIS EXHIBITION: March 26–April 12\, 2026 \nOpening Reception: March 26\, 6 – 8 p.m.  RSVP at www.eventbrite.com/e/wcsu-2026-mfa-thesis-exhibition-opening-reception-tickets-1984648427873. \nTHE GALLERY at the Visual & Performing Arts Center\n43 Lake Ave Extension\, Danbury\, CT 06811\nGallery Hours: Tue–Fri\, noon–4 p.m.; Sat–Sun\, 1–4 p.m. \nThe Department of Art at Western Connecticut State University has announced the 2026 Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition. It will take place in The Gallery at the Visual and Performing Arts Center\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury from Thursday\, March 26\, through Sunday\, April 12\, 2026. \nAn opening reception sponsored by the Department of Art will be held on Thursday\, March 26\, 2026\, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Gallery. The reception and exhibition are free and open to the public. The Gallery will be open for viewing from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday\, and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. RSVP for the reception at www.eventbrite.com/e/wcsu-2026-mfa-thesis-exhibition-opening-reception-tickets-1984648427873. \nThe Master of Fine Arts is the terminal degree for practicing professional artists. The M.F.A. Thesis Exhibition is the capstone experience of the graduate program\, demonstrating a personal direction and mastery in the work of the artists. Five graduate students will present their thesis work this year\, featuring diverse media and innovative approaches that reflect their unique artistic visions. \nArtists whose work will be exhibited are: \nLoren Birtha \nOctavia C. Byrd \nJacqueline Joyce \nKatherine Moran \nRiley Weaver \n  
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/gallery-opening-2026-mfa-thesis-exhibition/
LOCATION:Art Gallery\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Reception,Visual & Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T220000
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CREATED:20260306T134025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T134025Z
UID:10074437-1773000000-1773007200@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Centerstage Karaoke Night
DESCRIPTION:CENTERSTAGE KARAOKE NIGHT: Karaoke Night will happen at the Pinney Hall Lounge on the Westside campus from 8 to 10 p.m.! Come for music\, snacks\, raffles\, and fun with your friends!
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/centerstage-karaoke-night/
LOCATION:Pinney Hall Lounge\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Music,Social Event,Visual & Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103749
CREATED:20251223T145050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T205849Z
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SUMMARY:WCSU Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band
DESCRIPTION:WCSU WIND ENSEMBLE AND SYMPHONIC BAND: Wind Ensemble directed by Fernando Jimenez and Symphonic Band directed by Matthew Doiron. At 3 p.m. in the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall in the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus. \n**Tickets at the Faculty and Staff rate are available at the VPAC box office located in the VPAC lobby – a valid WCSU ID is required at the time of purchase** \nNOTE: Advance ticket purchases made online are $10; Tickets purchased at the door are $15. \nNo refunds are permitted; all sales are final.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/wcsu-wind-ensemble-and-symphonic-band/
LOCATION:Veronica Hagman Concert Hall\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Music,Visual & Performing Arts,WOW
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Music":MAILTO:piechotal@wcsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103749
CREATED:20260306T134349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T134349Z
UID:10074436-1772908200-1772915400@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:'After Class' by Bella Husk- New Work Series
DESCRIPTION:‘AFTER CLASS’ BY BELLA HUSK – NEW WORK SERIES: “After Class” is a play written by Bella Husk. We will have a staged reading of it from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Room 334 of the VPAC on the Westside campus.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/after-class-by-bella-husk-new-work-series/
LOCATION:VPAC\, Room 334\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103749
CREATED:20260218T144621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T144709Z
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SUMMARY:Gelli Print Workshop
DESCRIPTION:GELLI PRINT WORKSHOP:\nSaturday\, March 7\, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.\nInstructor: Catherine Vanaria\, Professor Emerita\, WCSU \nVisual & Performing Arts Center\, Room 145\n43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury \nLearn to create unique monotypes without using a press in this one-day workshop. Our workshop will cover multiple subjects including paints\, papers\, using textures\, magazine transfers\, laser print image transfers and layering multiple colors. No prior art experience is required! \nSupply List: WCSU’s Department of Art will supply all Art materials needed for this workshop\, but students should bring the following: \n• Magazines: bring 2-3 with you. These will be torn up. The best ones for image transfer are high-quality magazines with heavier paper stock and a thicker ink load\n(Examples: Vogue\, Harpers Bazaar\, Elle\, Vanity Fair\, Esquire\, Cosmopolitan\, National Geographic\, Architectural Digest)\n• Your own Digital photographs: Please bring a selection (up to 5 images). You can bring them on a thumb drive or they can be on your phone or laptop\n• BYO bagged lunch (Coffee & Tea will be available throughout the day.) \nRegister at www.eventbrite.com/e/gelli-print-workshop-tickets-1982899106606
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/gelli-print-workshop/
LOCATION:VPAC Room 145\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Painting,Visual & Performing Arts,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103749
CREATED:20251223T144243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T155503Z
UID:10073995-1772373600-1772382600@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
DESCRIPTION:WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN: Presented in the MainStage Theatre at the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus\, February 20 – March 1. \n\nBook by Jeffrey Lane\nMusic and Lyrics by David Yazbek\nBased on the film by Pedro Almodóvar\nDirector: Justin P. Cowan\nChoreographer: MK Lawson \n\n\n\nClick here to learn more about the production and to select other performance dates/times. \n  \nAbout the Show \nA musical adaptation of Pedro Almodóvar’s beloved film of the same name\, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is the brainchild of the talented team behind Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Set in 1980s Madrid\, Women on the Verge is a story about women and the men who pursue them… finding them\, losing them\, needing them and rejecting them. \nWCSU student tickets are $10 and are available for purchase at the VPAC box office. \nNo refunds are permitted; all sales are final. Please note that tickets are subject to a higher price at the box office. The venue recommends purchasing your tickets in advance on wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com. \nWOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN IS PRESENTED THROUGH SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (MTI). ALL AUTHORIZED PERFORMANCE MATERIALS ARE ALSO SUPPLIED BY MTI. WWW.MTISHOWS.COM
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/women-on-the-verge-of-a-nervous-breakdown-8/
LOCATION:MainStage Theatre\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Theatre,Visual & Performing Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T223000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103749
CREATED:20251223T144148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T162126Z
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SUMMARY:Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
DESCRIPTION:WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN: Presented in the MainStage Theatre at the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus\, February 20 – March 1. \n\nBook by Jeffrey Lane\nMusic and Lyrics by David Yazbek\nBased on the film by Pedro Almodóvar\nDirector: Justin P. Cowan\nChoreographer: MK Lawson \n\n\n\nClick here to learn more about the production and to select other performance dates/times. \n  \nAbout the Show \nA musical adaptation of Pedro Almodóvar’s beloved film of the same name\, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is the brainchild of the talented team behind Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Set in 1980s Madrid\, Women on the Verge is a story about women and the men who pursue them… finding them\, losing them\, needing them and rejecting them. \nWCSU student tickets are $10 and are available for purchase at the VPAC box office. \nNo refunds are permitted; all sales are final. Please note that tickets are subject to a higher price at the box office. The venue recommends purchasing your tickets in advance on wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com. \nWOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN IS PRESENTED THROUGH SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (MTI). ALL AUTHORIZED PERFORMANCE MATERIALS ARE ALSO SUPPLIED BY MTI. WWW.MTISHOWS.COM
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/women-on-the-verge-of-a-nervous-breakdown-6/
LOCATION:MainStage Theatre\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Theatre,Visual & Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103749
CREATED:20260112T162353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T005147Z
UID:10074123-1772305200-1772310600@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Black History Month Musical Celebration with Tyrell Belle
DESCRIPTION:BLACK HISTORY MONTH MUSICAL CELEBRATION WITH TYRELL BELLE: A Jazz and Gospel Concert\nJoin us for an exciting evening of jazz and gospel music featuring an outstanding lineup of performers. The program includes the WCSU Vocal Jazz Ensembles led by Will Gorman\, the Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Jimmy Greene\, the WCSU Faculty Jazz Collective\, and the powerful Community Mass Choir led by Tyrell Belle. This dynamic concert celebrates artistry\, collaboration\, and the vibrant spirit of jazz\, gospel and community music. At 7 p.m. in the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall in the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus. \nNOTE: Advance ticket purchases made online are $10; Tickets purchased at the door are $15. Reserve tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/black-history-month-musical-celebration-with-tyrell-belle-tickets-1980212506914 \nNo refunds are permitted; all sales are final.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/black-history-month-musical-celebration-with-tyrell-belle/
LOCATION:Veronica Hagman Concert Hall\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Diversity,Entertainment,Music,Music,Visual & Performing Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Music":MAILTO:piechotal@wcsu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103749
CREATED:20251223T144209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T162035Z
UID:10073994-1772287200-1772296200@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
DESCRIPTION:WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN: Presented in the MainStage Theatre at the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus\, February 20 – March 1. \n\nBook by Jeffrey Lane\nMusic and Lyrics by David Yazbek\nBased on the film by Pedro Almodóvar\nDirector: Justin P. Cowan\nChoreographer: MK Lawson \n\n\n\nClick here to learn more about the production and to select other performance dates/times. \n  \nAbout the Show \nA musical adaptation of Pedro Almodóvar’s beloved film of the same name\, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is the brainchild of the talented team behind Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Set in 1980s Madrid\, Women on the Verge is a story about women and the men who pursue them… finding them\, losing them\, needing them and rejecting them. \nWCSU student tickets are $10 and are available for purchase at the VPAC box office. \nNo refunds are permitted; all sales are final. Please note that tickets are subject to a higher price at the box office. The venue recommends purchasing your tickets in advance on wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com. \nWOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN IS PRESENTED THROUGH SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (MTI). ALL AUTHORIZED PERFORMANCE MATERIALS ARE ALSO SUPPLIED BY MTI. WWW.MTISHOWS.COM
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/women-on-the-verge-of-a-nervous-breakdown-7/
LOCATION:MainStage Theatre\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Theatre,Visual & Performing Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T223000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103749
CREATED:20251223T144125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T161955Z
UID:10073992-1772222400-1772231400@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
DESCRIPTION:WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN: Presented in the MainStage Theatre at the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus\, February 20 – March 1. \n\nBook by Jeffrey Lane\nMusic and Lyrics by David Yazbek\nBased on the film by Pedro Almodóvar\nDirector: Justin P. Cowan\nChoreographer: MK Lawson \n\n\n\nClick here to learn more about the production and to select other performance dates/times. \n  \nAbout the Show \nA musical adaptation of Pedro Almodóvar’s beloved film of the same name\, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is the brainchild of the talented team behind Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Set in 1980s Madrid\, Women on the Verge is a story about women and the men who pursue them… finding them\, losing them\, needing them and rejecting them. \nWCSU student tickets are $10 and are available for purchase at the VPAC box office. \nNo refunds are permitted; all sales are final. Please note that tickets are subject to a higher price at the box office. The venue recommends purchasing your tickets in advance on wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com. \nWOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN IS PRESENTED THROUGH SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (MTI). ALL AUTHORIZED PERFORMANCE MATERIALS ARE ALSO SUPPLIED BY MTI. WWW.MTISHOWS.COM
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/women-on-the-verge-of-a-nervous-breakdown-5/
LOCATION:MainStage Theatre\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Theatre,Visual & Performing Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103749
CREATED:20260110T142649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T142649Z
UID:10074112-1772017200-1772020800@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Visiting Artist Lecture
DESCRIPTION:WCSU MFA VISITING ARTIST LECTURE WITH FRITZ HORSTMAN\, INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTIST:\nWednesday\, Feb. 25\, 11 a.m.\nVisual & Performing Arts Center\, Room 144\, Westside campus \nFree & Open to the Public. Limited Seating Available. Register to attend at www.eventbrite.com/e/visiting-artist-lecture-fritz-horstman-interdisciplinary-artist-tickets-1980209242149 \nFritz Horstman is an artist\, curator\, and educator based in Bethany\, Connecticut\, where he is also Education Director at the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation. He received his B.A. from Kenyon College and his M.F.A. from Maryland Institute College of Art. His work has been shown throughout the U.S. and in Germany\, Norway\, Russia\, and France. \nRecent solo exhibitions of his sculptures\, videos\, performances\, and works on paper have been held at the New Britain Museum of American Art in New Britain; at Municipal Bonds gallery in San Francisco; at Planthouse gallery in Manhattan; and at Jennifer Terzian Gallery in Litchfield. An exhibition of his Folded Palladiums will open at Municipal Bonds in March 2026. Recent awards and artist-in-residencies include Tusen Takk\, The Arctic Circle Residency\, and The Bauhaus Residency. \nHorstman has curated exhibitions across Europe and the U.S.\, including “Anni Albers: In Thread and On Paper\,” a traveling show most recently at the Blanton Museum of Art in Austin\, Texas. He also curated “Becoming Trees” at Concord Art in Concord\, Massachusetts. As Education Director at the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation\, he is the author of “Interacting with Color: A Practical Guide to Josef Albers’s Color Experiments\,” published by Yale University Press in 2024. He has lectured and given workshops at l’École des Arts Décoratifs in Paris; Lebanese American University in Beirut; The Royal Academy of Art in London; MoMA\, Yale University\, Princeton University\, and many other institutions.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/visiting-artist-lecture-4/
LOCATION:VPAC Room 144\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Lectures,Visual & Performing Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103749
CREATED:20251223T144100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T161922Z
UID:10073991-1771768800-1771777800@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
DESCRIPTION:WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN: Presented in the MainStage Theatre at the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus\, February 20 – March 1. \n\nBook by Jeffrey Lane\nMusic and Lyrics by David Yazbek\nBased on the film by Pedro Almodóvar\nDirector: Justin P. Cowan\nChoreographer: MK Lawson \n\n\n\nClick here to learn more about the production and to select other performance dates/times. \n  \nAbout the Show \nA musical adaptation of Pedro Almodóvar’s beloved film of the same name\, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is the brainchild of the talented team behind Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Set in 1980s Madrid\, Women on the Verge is a story about women and the men who pursue them… finding them\, losing them\, needing them and rejecting them. \nWCSU student tickets are $10 and are available for purchase at the VPAC box office. \nNo refunds are permitted; all sales are final. Please note that tickets are subject to a higher price at the box office. The venue recommends purchasing your tickets in advance on wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com. \nWOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN IS PRESENTED THROUGH SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (MTI). ALL AUTHORIZED PERFORMANCE MATERIALS ARE ALSO SUPPLIED BY MTI. WWW.MTISHOWS.COM
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/women-on-the-verge-of-a-nervous-breakdown-4/
LOCATION:MainStage Theatre\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Theatre,Visual & Performing Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T223000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103749
CREATED:20251223T144031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T161847Z
UID:10073990-1771704000-1771713000@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
DESCRIPTION:WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN: Presented in the MainStage Theatre at the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus\, February 20 – March 1. \n\nBook by Jeffrey Lane\nMusic and Lyrics by David Yazbek\nBased on the film by Pedro Almodóvar\nDirector: Justin P. Cowan\nChoreographer: MK Lawson \n\n\n\nClick here to learn more about the production and to select other performance dates/times. \n  \nAbout the Show \nA musical adaptation of Pedro Almodóvar’s beloved film of the same name\, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is the brainchild of the talented team behind Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Set in 1980s Madrid\, Women on the Verge is a story about women and the men who pursue them… finding them\, losing them\, needing them and rejecting them. \nWCSU student tickets are $10 and are available for purchase at the VPAC box office. \nNo refunds are permitted; all sales are final. Please note that tickets are subject to a higher price at the box office. The venue recommends purchasing your tickets in advance on wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com. \nWOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN IS PRESENTED THROUGH SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (MTI). ALL AUTHORIZED PERFORMANCE MATERIALS ARE ALSO SUPPLIED BY MTI. WWW.MTISHOWS.COM
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/women-on-the-verge-of-a-nervous-breakdown-3/
LOCATION:MainStage Theatre\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Theatre,Visual & Performing Arts
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103749
CREATED:20260112T162528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T143125Z
UID:10074124-1771686000-1771691400@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Celebration of Black History Month through Art\, Music\, and Words
DESCRIPTION:CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH THROUGH ART\, MUSIC\, AND WORDS: Student and faculty vocalists from the Music Department will honor Black History Month with a vibrant concert celebrating the music of Black composers at 3 p.m. in the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall in the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus. In collaboration with the Art Department\, the program will feature projected artwork integrated with the performance. Featured composers include Florence Price\, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor\, Margaret Bonds\, Hall Johnson\, Harry T. Burleigh\, and others. \nNOTE: Advance ticket purchases made online are $10; Tickets purchased at the door are $15. Reserve tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/celebration-of-black-history-month-through-art-music-and-words-tickets-1978889859841 \nNo refunds are permitted; all sales are final.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/celebration-of-black-history-month-through-art-music-and-words/
LOCATION:Veronica Hagman Concert Hall\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Diversity,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Music":MAILTO:piechotal@wcsu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103749
CREATED:20251223T144004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T161811Z
UID:10073989-1771682400-1771691400@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
DESCRIPTION:WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN: Presented in the MainStage Theatre at the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus\, February 20 – March 1. \n\nBook by Jeffrey Lane\nMusic and Lyrics by David Yazbek\nBased on the film by Pedro Almodóvar\nDirector: Justin P. Cowan\nChoreographer: MK Lawson \n\n\n\nClick here to learn more about the production and to select other performance dates/times. \n  \nAbout the Show \nA musical adaptation of Pedro Almodóvar’s beloved film of the same name\, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is the brainchild of the talented team behind Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Set in 1980s Madrid\, Women on the Verge is a story about women and the men who pursue them… finding them\, losing them\, needing them and rejecting them. \nWCSU student tickets are $10 and are available for purchase at the VPAC box office. \nNo refunds are permitted; all sales are final. Please note that tickets are subject to a higher price at the box office. The venue recommends purchasing your tickets in advance on wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com. \nWOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN IS PRESENTED THROUGH SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (MTI). ALL AUTHORIZED PERFORMANCE MATERIALS ARE ALSO SUPPLIED BY MTI. WWW.MTISHOWS.COM
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/women-on-the-verge-of-a-nervous-breakdown-2/
LOCATION:MainStage Theatre\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Theatre,Visual & Performing Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T223000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103749
CREATED:20251223T143547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T140133Z
UID:10073988-1771617600-1771626600@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
DESCRIPTION:WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN: Presented in the MainStage Theatre at the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus\, February 20 – March 1. \n\nBook by Jeffrey Lane\nMusic and Lyrics by David Yazbek\nBased on the film by Pedro Almodóvar\nDirector: Justin P. Cowan\nChoreographer: MK Lawson \n\n\n\nClick here to learn more about the production and to select other performance dates/times. \n  \nAbout the Show \nA musical adaptation of Pedro Almodóvar’s beloved film of the same name\, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is the brainchild of the talented team behind Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Set in 1980s Madrid\, Women on the Verge is a story about women and the men who pursue them… finding them\, losing them\, needing them and rejecting them. \nWCSU student tickets are $10 and are available for purchase at the VPAC box office. \nNo refunds are permitted; all sales are final. Please note that tickets are subject to a higher price at the box office. The venue recommends purchasing your tickets in advance on wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com. \nWOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN IS PRESENTED THROUGH SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (MTI). ALL AUTHORIZED PERFORMANCE MATERIALS ARE ALSO SUPPLIED BY MTI. WWW.MTISHOWS.COM
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/women-on-the-verge-of-a-nervous-breakdown/
LOCATION:MainStage Theatre\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Theatre,Visual & Performing Arts,WOW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103749
CREATED:20260110T141700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T141700Z
UID:10074113-1771614000-1771621200@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Sip and Paint
DESCRIPTION:SIP & PAINT:\nFriday\, February 20\, 2026\, 7 – 9 p.m.\nRoom 241\, Visual & Performing Arts Center\nWestside campus \nUnleash your inner artist and enjoy painting while listening to music\, sipping wine\, and savoring light refreshments. This event\, led by experienced artist and WCSU alumna Denise Rosa\, welcomes participants of all skill levels\, from beginners to seasoned artists\, for a shared art experience in a fun and relaxed studio environment. The event will take place in the Drawing Studio\, room 241 of the Visual & Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus. Basic painting materials will be provided\, but feel free to bring your own water-based media. Please note that attendees must be 21 years or older. For more information\, contact the WCSU Department of Art at (203) 837-8403. This program is hosted by WCSU’s Department of Art. \nRegister at www.eventbrite.com/e/sip-paint-tickets-1980214641298
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/sip-and-paint-5/
LOCATION:Drawing Studio\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Painting,Visual & Performing Arts,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103749
CREATED:20260202T031458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T031544Z
UID:10074170-1770467400-1770478200@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Jelly's Last Jam (Broadway)
DESCRIPTION:JELLY’S LAST JAM (BROADWAY): A WCSU Black History Month Event Presented by The Fourth Wall and Shuffle! \n“Jelly’s Last Jam” is a Tony Award-winning musical about jazz pioneer Jelly Roll Morton\, set in a purgatorial afterlife where Morton confronts his Creole past in New Orleans\, his path to success\, and the denial of his African American roots. The show uses Morton’s own music\, with lyrics by Susan Birkenhead and music by Morton and Luther Henderson\, to tell a story about race\, legacy\, and the complexities of the Black experience in America\, breaking ground as a major African American-created musical. Dynamic tap choreography with Hines and Savion Glover\, and Hine’s own Tony-winning performance in the lead role\, help to set off musical fireworks. \nNo admission fee\, but seating is limited. Screening begins at 12:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Center Theatre on Film and Tape Archive/New York Public Library. Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to Lincoln Center in New York City. (10 Lincoln Center Plaza/1941 Broadway). We will meet at 12:15 p.m. at the Lincoln Center Fountain Plaza and proceed inside as a group. Some students will be traveling together\, and anyone is welcome to join that group\, leaving from MetroNorth’s Southeast Station on the 9:09 a.m. train. Parking is free on weekends. \nFor more information or to reserve a spot at the screening\, please contact Fourth Wall advisor\, Prof. Donald P. Gagnon\, at GagnonD@wcsu.edu no later than Tuesday\, February 3. Kick off WCSU’s Black History Month with us!
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/jellys-last-jam-broadway/
LOCATION:Off-campus Trip
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Event,Diversity,Entertainment,Theatre,Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103749
CREATED:20260109T182939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T143920Z
UID:10074110-1770314400-1770321600@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Gallery Reception: WCSU Art Faculty Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:GALLERY RECEPTION – WCSU ART FACULTY EXHIBITION: This exhibition will feature new work by the talented visual artists who comprise the faculty of the Department of Art at WCSU. A variety of media and styles will be represented\, reflecting the breadth of expertise our instructors lend to the various degree programs offered by the department\, including Graphic Design\, Illustration\, Painting\, and Photography. From 6 to 8 p.m. in the Gallery at the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus. The exhibition will be on display from Feb. 5 through March 8. Register to attend the reception at www.eventbrite.com/e/gallery-reception-wcsu-art-faculty-exhibition-tickets-1980186655592
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/gallery-reception-wcsu-art-faculty-exhibition/
LOCATION:Art Gallery\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Public Events,Reception
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103749
CREATED:20260110T143435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T143435Z
UID:10074111-1770202800-1770206400@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Visiting Artist Lecture
DESCRIPTION:MFA VISITING ARTIST LECTURE WITH RUDY GUTIERREZ\, ILLUSTRATOR:\nWednesday\, Feb 4\, 11 a.m.\nVisual & Performing Arts Center\, Room 144\, Westside campus \nFree & Open to the Public; RSVP Required. Limited Seating Available. Register at www.eventbrite.com/e/visiting-artist-lecture-rudy-gutierrez-illustrator-tickets-1980203990441 \nRudy Gutierrez is an award-winning American illustrator and educator born in Bronx\, New York\, of Puerto Rican heritage. He has created artworks for films and performances\, U.S. Postage stamps\, book covers\, posters\, picture books\, and LP / CD covers. His artwork for Santana’s hit album “Shaman” was used as a set design at the 2002 Super Bowl half-time show\, and his paintings were commissioned for the film “Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary.” \nIn 2019\, Gutierrez’s paintings were featured as the Curatorial Spotlight at the Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum in Mesa\, Arizona. His work was shown at the Norman Rockwell Museum as part of the Unity Project Exhibition 2020\, an initiative of the museum dedicated to an inclusive America. He was also included in “Imprinted: Illustrating Race” in 2022 and 2025 at the Delaware Art Museum. The work will also be on exhibit at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis\, Tennessee\, in 2026. “Imprinted” explores how the printed image has both challenged and reinforced cultural stereotypes in the United States. \nGutierrez’s art is in many public and private collections\, including those of musical icons Carlos Santana\, Clive Davis\, and Wayne Shorter. His awards include Dean Cornwell Recognition Award; Distinguished Educator in the Arts Award; Society of Illustrators Gold Medal; Caldecott Honor Award; Africana Book Award; and Pura Belpre Award for his children’s books. In October 2025\, Gutierrez was inducted into the prestigious Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame. He is a Professor Emeritus at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn\, New York\, and has lectured at various institutions internationally.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/visiting-artist-lecture-5/
LOCATION:VPAC Room 144\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Lectures,Speaker,Visual & Performing Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103749
CREATED:20250903T151202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T184808Z
UID:10071459-1765119600-1765126800@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Holiday Pops
DESCRIPTION:HOLIDAY POPS: A joyously festive event to get you and your loved ones in the holiday spirit! Join the WCSU Department of Music for an afternoon of holiday music\, featuring performances by the Percussion Ensemble\, University Choir\, Chamber Ensembles\, Symphonic Band\, Wind Ensemble\, and more (as well as special guests from the WCSU community!). Proceeds from the event benefit the Ana Grace Marquez Greene and Dave Smith Scholarships. Afterward\, join us for some holiday treats. From 3 to 5 p.m. in the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall in the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus. \nFeaturing performances by: \nPercussion Ensemble \nUniversity Choir \nChamber Ensembles \nSymphonic Band \nWind Ensemble \nAnd more! \nGet tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-pops-tickets-1556863012179. \nNOTE: Advance ticket purchases made online are $15 plus fees; Tickets purchased at the door are $25. \nNo refunds or exchanges are permitted\, all sales are final.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/holiday-pops-8/
LOCATION:Veronica Hagman Concert Hall\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Music,Visual & Performing Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Music":MAILTO:piechotal@wcsu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103749
CREATED:20251114T191357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T153714Z
UID:10072686-1765051200-1765058400@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Take Centerstage
DESCRIPTION:TAKE CENTERSTAGE: Take Centerstage is a performance that consists of 10-minute adaptations of plays and musicals! Our shows this year are: “Aunt Leaf\,” directed by Logan Perrault; “13\,” directed by Paul Carlantone; “Co-op\,” directed by Brian Cummins; “Merrily We Roll Along\,” directed by Ben Goffredo; “Fun Home\,” directed by Nyelle Gogarty; and “Seussical\,” directed by Amanda Seery. From 8 to 10 p.m. in the Studio Theater in the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/take-centerstage/
LOCATION:Studio Theatre\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103749
CREATED:20250903T151039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T140111Z
UID:10071458-1765033200-1765040400@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Holiday Pops
DESCRIPTION:HOLIDAY POPS: A joyously festive event to get you and your loved ones in the holiday spirit! Join the WCSU Department of Music for an afternoon of holiday music\, featuring performances by the Percussion Ensemble\, University Choir\, Chamber Ensembles\, Symphonic Band\, Wind Ensemble\, and more (as well as special guests from the WCSU community!). Proceeds from the event benefit the Ana Grace Marquez Greene and Dave Smith Scholarships. Afterward\, join us for some holiday treats. From 3 to 5 p.m. in the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall in the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus. \nFeaturing performances by: \nPercussion Ensemble \nUniversity Choir \nChamber Ensembles \nSymphonic Band \nWind Ensemble \nAnd more! \nGet tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-pops-tickets-1556863012179. \nNOTE: Advance ticket purchases made online are $15 plus fees; Tickets purchased at the door are $25. \nNo refunds or exchanges are permitted\, all sales are final.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/holiday-pops-6/
LOCATION:Veronica Hagman Concert Hall\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Music,Visual & Performing Arts,WOW
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Music":MAILTO:piechotal@wcsu.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103749
CREATED:20250826T130320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T130320Z
UID:10071407-1764961200-1764968400@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Sip and Sculpt
DESCRIPTION:SIP & SCULPT: Join us for a fun and creative holiday inspired evening where you can sculpt with clay\, enjoy music\, wine\, and light refreshments. The event is open to participants of all levels and backgrounds. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a beginner\, you’re welcome to join us from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Sculpture Studio\, Room 248 of the Visual & Performing Arts Center\, located at 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury. All materials will be provided. This event is for ages 21 and older. \nReserve a spot at www.eventbrite.com/e/sip-sculpt-tickets-1595865389339. \nFor more information\, you can contact the WCSU Department of Art at (203) 837-8403. This event is hosted by the Department of Art and sponsored by the WCSU Alumni Association.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/sip-and-sculpt-2/
LOCATION:Sculpture Studio\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury
CATEGORIES:Art,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103749
CREATED:20250903T150619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T150619Z
UID:10071457-1764788400-1764792000@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Electronic Music Recital
DESCRIPTION:ELECTRONIC MUSIC RECITAL: Join us for an exciting Electronic Music Recital\, featuring original student compositions that explore the creative possibilities of electronic and electroacoustic media. Expect innovative\, experimental sounds that challenge conventions while remaining engaging and accessible. Experience music that pushes boundaries in a unique and captivating way. From 7 to 8 p.m. in the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall in the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus. \nGet tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/electronic-music-recital-tickets-1557053863019. \nNOTE: Advance ticket purchases made online are $10; Tickets purchased at the door are $15. \nNo refunds or exchanges are permitted; all sales are final.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/electronic-music-recital/
LOCATION:Veronica Hagman Concert Hall\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Music,Visual & Performing Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Music":MAILTO:piechotal@wcsu.edu
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SUMMARY:In Their Shoes: Roots & Routes Pop-Up Gallery
DESCRIPTION:IN THEIR SHOES – ROOTS & ROUTES POP-UP GALLERY: Over the past few months\, the ACLU of CT and Ben & Jerry’s CT have collected art from local artists around the theme of disrupting the harmful narrative that we’re seeing in the mainstream media around immigrants\, refugees\, and asylees. We are working in collaboration with WestConn to host a pop-up gallery with an opening event to create a community space that uplifts the art we’ve received\, celebrates our collective resilience and joy\, and creates a space to engage with the WestConn community and partners. \nLearn more at https://libguides.wcsu.edu/in_their_shoes/roots-routes \nWhen: Monday\, November 24 | 4 to 6 p.m.\nWhere: Ruth A Haas Library\, Midtown campus
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/in-their-shoes-roots-routes-pop-up-gallery/
LOCATION:Ruth Haas Library\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art
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