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SUMMARY:Machinal
DESCRIPTION:WestRep Stage at WCSU presents this performance on 11/23/25 at 2:00 PM.\n\n\nMachinal\nby Sophie Treadwell\n \nDirector: Annie G. Levy\nPresented in the MainStage Theatre at the Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU\, November 21-23\n\nClick here to learn more about the production and to select other performance dates/times. \n \nAbout the Show\nShe is a cog in a machine she did not build. In Sophie Treadwell’s Machinal\, one woman’s life is shaped and ultimately shattered by the mechanized forces of modern society. This visceral\, physical production explores the collapse of a soul forced to submit to the grinding pressures of labor\, gender\, and social expectation. Inspired by the 1928 true crime case of Ruth Snyder and told with the cold precision of an assembly line\, Machinal asks: what happens when the need to get free outweighs the unthinkable cost? \nAccessible seating is available in limited quantity\, please email Eric Gomez\, VPAC Events Coordinator at gomeze@wcsu.edu to inquire about accessible seating. You may also call the box office at (203) 837-3266. \nWCSU student tickets are $10.00 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.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/svpca/event/machinal-4/
LOCATION:MainStage Theatre – Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU\, 43 Lake Avenue Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06810\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chamber Singers and University Singers
DESCRIPTION:Chamber Singers and University Singers\n\n\nChamber Singers directed by Kevin Jay Isaacs and University Singers directed by Jeremy Wiggins.   \n \nKevin Isaacs will be conducting his final Chamber Singers concert.  He has conducted the chamber singers since 1990. \n**Free tickets for Faculty\, Staff and WCSU Students are available at the VPAC box office located in the VPAC lobby – a valid WCSU ID is required at the time of purchase** \n \nNOTE: Advance ticket purchases made online are $10; Tickets purchased at the door are $15. \n \nNo refunds are permitted; all sales are final.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/svpca/event/chamber-singers-and-university-singers-3/
LOCATION:Veronica Hagman Concert Hall\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Avenue Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06810\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T210000
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SUMMARY:Machinal - Understudy Performance
DESCRIPTION:WestRep Stage at WCSU presents this understudy performance on 11/23/25 at 7:00 PM.\n\n\nMachinal\nby Sophie Treadwell\n \nDirector: Annie G. Levy\nPresented in the MainStage Theatre at the Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU\, November 21-23\n\nClick here to learn more about the production and to select other performance dates/times. \n \nAbout the Show\nShe is a cog in a machine she did not build. In Sophie Treadwell’s Machinal\, one woman’s life is shaped and ultimately shattered by the mechanized forces of modern society. This visceral\, physical production explores the collapse of a soul forced to submit to the grinding pressures of labor\, gender\, and social expectation. Inspired by the 1928 true crime case of Ruth Snyder and told with the cold precision of an assembly line\, Machinal asks: what happens when the need to get free outweighs the unthinkable cost? \nAccessible seating is available in limited quantity\, please email Eric Gomez\, VPAC Events Coordinator at gomeze@wcsu.edu to inquire about accessible seating. You may also call the box office at (203) 837-3266. \nWCSU student tickets are $10.00 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.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/svpca/event/machinal-understudy-performance/
LOCATION:MainStage Theatre – Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU\, 43 Lake Avenue Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06810\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T203000
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SUMMARY:Electronic Music Recital
DESCRIPTION:Electronic Music Recital\n\n\nJoin 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. \n \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/svpca/event/electronic-music-recital/
LOCATION:Veronica Hagman Concert Hall\, 43 Lake Avenue Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06810\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sip & Sculpt
DESCRIPTION:SIP & SCULPT  Friday\, Dec 5\, 2025\, 7:00–9:00 pm\nEnjoy a fun and creative evening combining clay sculpting with music\, wine\, and…\n\n\n\nSIP & SCULPT\nFriday\, December 5\, 2025\, 7:00–9:00 pm\n \nJoin us for a fun and creative 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 in the Sculpture Studio\, room 248 of the Visual & Performing Arts Center\, located at 43 Lake Ave Extension Danbury\, CT. All materials will be provided. This event is for ages 21 and older. \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/svpca/event/sip-sculpt/
LOCATION:Visual & Performing Arts Center\, 43 Lake Avenue Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06811\, United States
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CREATED:20250902T140925Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Pops
DESCRIPTION:Join the WCSU Department of Music for some holiday cheer!
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/svpca/event/holiday-pops-3/
LOCATION:Veronica Hagman Concert Hall\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Avenue Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06810\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T150000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Pops
DESCRIPTION:Join the WCSU Department of Music for some holiday cheer!
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/svpca/event/holiday-pops-4/
LOCATION:Veronica Hagman Concert Hall\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Avenue Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06810\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T110000
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SUMMARY:Visiting Artist Lecture - Rudy Gutierrez\, Illustrator
DESCRIPTION:WCSU MFA Visiting Artist Lecture with RUDY GUTIERREZ\, ILLUSTRATOR – Wed\, Feb 4\, 2026\, 11:00 am.\n\n\nRUDY GUTIERREZ\, ILLUSTRATORWednesday\, Feb 4\, 2026\, 11:00 am\nVisual & Performing Arts Center\, room 144WCSU\, Westside Campus \nFree & Open to the PublicLimited Seating Available \nRudy Gutierrez is an award-winning American illustrator and educator born in Bronx\, NY\, 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\, Rudy’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\, TN\, in 2026. Imprinted explores how the printed image has both challenged and reinforced cultural stereotypes in the United States. \nRudy’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\, Rudy was inducted into the prestigious Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame. He is a Professor Emeritus at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn\, NY\, and has lectured at various institutions internationally.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/svpca/event/visiting-artist-lecture-rudy-gutierrez-illustrator/
LOCATION:Visual & Performing Arts Center\, 43 Lake Avenue Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06811\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T180000
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SUMMARY:Gallery Reception: WCSU ART FACULTY EXHIBITION
DESCRIPTION:Featuring new work by the talented visual artists who comprise the faculty of the Department of Art at WCSU.\n\n\nThis 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.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/svpca/event/gallery-reception-wcsu-art-faculty-exhibition/
LOCATION:The Gallery at the Visual & Performing Arts Center\, 43 Lake Avenue Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06811\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T023836Z
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SUMMARY:Sip & Paint
DESCRIPTION:Unleash your inner artist and\n\n\nSIP & PAINT\nFriday\, February 20\, 2026\, 7:00–9:00 pmRoom 241\, Visual & Performing Arts CenterWestside 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\, located at 43 Lake Ave Extension Danbury\, CT 06811. 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.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/svpca/event/sip-paint-4/
LOCATION:Visual & Performing Arts Center\, 43 Lake Avenue Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06811\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T223000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T023836Z
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SUMMARY:Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
DESCRIPTION:WestRep Stage at WCSU presents this performance on 2/20/26 at 8:00 PM.\n\n\n\nWomen on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown\nBook by Jeffrey Lane\nMusic and Lyrics by David Yazbek\nBased on the film by Pedro Almodóvar\n \nDirector: Justin P. Cowan\nChoreographer: MK Lawson\nPresented in the MainStage Theatre at the Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU\, February 20 – March 1.\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 $10.00 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. \n \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/svpca/event/women-on-the-verge-of-a-nervous-breakdown/
LOCATION:MainStage Theatre – Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU\, 43 Lake Avenue Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06810\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204130
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T154534Z
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SUMMARY:Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
DESCRIPTION:WestRep Stage at WCSU presents this performance on 2/21/26 at 2:00 PM.\n\n\n\nWomen on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown\nBook by Jeffrey Lane\nMusic and Lyrics by David Yazbek\nBased on the film by Pedro Almodóvar\n \nDirector: Justin P. Cowan\nChoreographer: MK Lawson\nPresented in the MainStage Theatre at the Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU\, February 20 – March 1.\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 $10.00 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. \n \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/svpca/event/women-on-the-verge-of-a-nervous-breakdown-2/
LOCATION:MainStage Theatre – Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU\, 43 Lake Avenue Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06810\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T163000
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CREATED:20251224T213036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T154534Z
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SUMMARY:Celebration of Black History Month through Art\, Music\, and Words
DESCRIPTION:Celebration of Black History Month through Art\, Music\, and Words\n\n\nStudent and faculty vocalists from the Music Department will honor Black History Month with a vibrant concert celebrating the music of Black composers. 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. \n \n \nNOTE: Advance ticket purchases made online are $10; Tickets purchased at the door are $15. \n \n \nNo refunds are permitted; all sales are final.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/svpca/event/celebration-of-black-history-month-through-art-music-and-words/
LOCATION:Veronica Hagman Concert Hall\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Avenue Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06810\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204130
CREATED:20250902T140928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T154534Z
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SUMMARY:Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
DESCRIPTION:WestRep Stage at WCSU presents this performance on 2/21/26 at 8:00 PM.\n\n\n\nWomen on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown\nBook by Jeffrey Lane\nMusic and Lyrics by David Yazbek\nBased on the film by Pedro Almodóvar\n \nDirector: Justin P. Cowan\nChoreographer: MK Lawson\nPresented in the MainStage Theatre at the Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU\, February 20 – March 1.\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 $10.00 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. \n \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/svpca/event/women-on-the-verge-of-a-nervous-breakdown-3/
LOCATION:MainStage Theatre – Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU\, 43 Lake Avenue Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06810\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T163000
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SUMMARY:Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
DESCRIPTION:WestRep Stage at WCSU presents this performance on 2/22/26 at 2:00 PM.\n\n\n\nWomen on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown\nBook by Jeffrey Lane\nMusic and Lyrics by David Yazbek\nBased on the film by Pedro Almodóvar\n \nDirector: Justin P. Cowan\nChoreographer: MK Lawson\nPresented in the MainStage Theatre at the Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU\, February 20 – March 1.\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 $10.00 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. \n \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/svpca/event/women-on-the-verge-of-a-nervous-breakdown-4/
LOCATION:MainStage Theatre – Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU\, 43 Lake Avenue Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06810\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204130
CREATED:20250902T140929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T201833Z
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SUMMARY:Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
DESCRIPTION:WestRep Stage at WCSU presents this performance on 2/27/26 at 8:00 PM.\n\n\n\nWomen on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown\nBook by Jeffrey Lane\nMusic and Lyrics by David Yazbek\nBased on the film by Pedro Almodóvar\n \nDirector: Justin P. Cowan\nChoreographer: MK Lawson\nPresented in the MainStage Theatre at the Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU\, February 20 – March 1.\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 $10.00 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. \n \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/svpca/event/women-on-the-verge-of-a-nervous-breakdown-5/
LOCATION:MainStage Theatre – Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU\, 43 Lake Avenue Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06810\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204130
CREATED:20250915T130057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T233036Z
UID:10000227-1772287200-1772296200@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
DESCRIPTION:WestRep Stage at WCSU presents this performance on 2/28/26 at 2:00 PM.\n\n\n\nWomen on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown\nBook by Jeffrey Lane\nMusic and Lyrics by David Yazbek\nBased on the film by Pedro Almodóvar\n \nDirector: Justin P. Cowan\nChoreographer: MK Lawson\nPresented in the MainStage Theatre at the Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU\, February 20 – March 1.\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 $10.00 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. \n \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/svpca/event/women-on-the-verge-of-a-nervous-breakdown-6/
LOCATION:MainStage Theatre – Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU\, 43 Lake Avenue Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06810\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204130
CREATED:20260112T223142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T023434Z
UID:10000262-1772305200-1772310600@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Black History Month Musical Celebration with Tyrell Belle
DESCRIPTION:A Jazz and Gospel Concert\n\n\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. \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/svpca/event/black-history-month-musical-celebration-with-tyrell-belle/
LOCATION:Veronica Hagman Concert Hall\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Avenue Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06810\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204130
CREATED:20250918T141555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T023434Z
UID:10000228-1772308800-1772317800@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
DESCRIPTION:WestRep Stage at WCSU presents this performance on 2/28/26 at 8:00 PM.\n\n\n\nWomen on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown\nBook by Jeffrey Lane\nMusic and Lyrics by David Yazbek\nBased on the film by Pedro Almodóvar\n \nDirector: Justin P. Cowan\nChoreographer: MK Lawson\nPresented in the MainStage Theatre at the Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU\, February 20 – March 1.\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 $10.00 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. \n \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/svpca/event/women-on-the-verge-of-a-nervous-breakdown-7/
LOCATION:MainStage Theatre – Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU\, 43 Lake Avenue Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06810\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204130
CREATED:20250922T202358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T153035Z
UID:10000229-1772373600-1772382600@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
DESCRIPTION:WestRep Stage at WCSU presents this performance on 3/1/26 at 2:00 PM.\n\n\n\nWomen on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown\nBook by Jeffrey Lane\nMusic and Lyrics by David Yazbek\nBased on the film by Pedro Almodóvar\n \nDirector: Justin P. Cowan\nChoreographer: MK Lawson\nPresented in the MainStage Theatre at the Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU\, February 20 – March 1.\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 $10.00 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. \n \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/svpca/event/women-on-the-verge-of-a-nervous-breakdown-8/
LOCATION:MainStage Theatre – Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU\, 43 Lake Avenue Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06810\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204130
CREATED:20260111T221847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T190140Z
UID:10000261-1772535600-1772539200@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Visiting Artist Lecture - Fritz Horstman\, Interdisciplinary Artist
DESCRIPTION:WCSU MFA Visiting Artist Lecture with Fritz Horstman\, Interdisciplinary Artist\n\n\nFRITZ HORSTMAN\nINTERDISCIPLINARY ARTISTNew date: Tue\, March 3\, 2026\, 11:00 am\nVisual & Performing Arts Centerroom 144\, WCSU\, Westside CampusFree & Open to the Public. Limited Seating Available \n \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 BA from Kenyon College and his MFA from Maryland Institute College of Art. His work has been shown throughout the US 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\, CT; at Municipal Bonds gallery in San Francisco; at Planthouse gallery in Manhattan; and at Jennifer Terzian Gallery in Litchfield\, CT. 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. \nFritz 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\, TX. He also curated Becoming Trees at Concord Art in Concord\, MA. 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; at MoMA\, Yale University\, Princeton University\, and many other institutions.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/svpca/event/visiting-artist-lecture-fritz-horstman-interdisciplinary-artist/
LOCATION:Visual & Performing Arts Center\, 43 Lake Avenue Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06811\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204130
CREATED:20260119T233240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T001135Z
UID:10000267-1772874000-1772884800@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:2026 Spring Elementary Music Education Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to jam out and learn the latest teaching techniques at the Spring Elementary Music Education Workshop!
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/svpca/event/2026-spring-elementary-music-education-workshop/
LOCATION:WCSU Westside Campus WS218\, 43 Lake Avenue Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06811\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204130
CREATED:20260211T213040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T001135Z
UID:10000270-1772877600-1772895600@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Gelli Print Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn to create unique monotypes without using a press in this one day workshop!\n\n\n\nGELLI PRINT WORKSHOPSat\, March 7\, 2026\, 10:00 am–3:00 pm\nInstructor: Catherine Vanaria\, Professor Emerita\, WCSU \nWestern Connecticut State UniversityVisual & Performing Arts Center\, Room 14543 Lake Ave Extension\, Danbury\, CT 06811 \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! (*20% discounted tickets for WCSU Faculty and students) \nSupply List: WCSU’s Department of Art will supply all Art materials needed for this workshop but students should bring the following: \n\nMagazines: bring 2-3 with you. These will be torn up. The best ones for image transer are high quality magazines with heavier paper stock and a thincker ink load. (Examples: Vogue\, Harpers Bazaar\, Elle\, Vanity Fair\, Esquire\, Cosmopolitan\, National Geographic\, Architectural Digest)\nYour 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\nBYO bagged Lunch (Coffee & Tea will be available throughout the day.)
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/svpca/event/gelli-print-workshop/
LOCATION:Visual & Performing Arts Center\, 43 Lake Avenue Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06811\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204130
CREATED:20251217T230040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T210046Z
UID:10000248-1772982000-1772987400@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band
DESCRIPTION:Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band\n\n\nWind Ensemble directed by Fernando Jimenez and Symphonic Band directed by Matthew Doiron. \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/svpca/event/wind-ensemble-and-symphonic-band-6/
LOCATION:Veronica Hagman Concert Hall\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Avenue Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06810\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204130
CREATED:20260112T223143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T014847Z
UID:10000263-1774191600-1774197000@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:DCA presents Ilya Yakushev\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an unforgettable performance as the Danbury Concert Association brings you Ilya Yakushev\, piano\n\n\nDanbury Concert Association presents : \nAbout this event \nCritics and audiences on three continents have applauded his keyboard artistry. The program features works by Beethoven (“Pathétique”)\, Gershwin “Three Preludes”)\, and Liszt (Consolation No. 3 “Mephisto Waltz”). \n“Mr. Yakushev can do just about anything he wants.”—The New York Times \n“An astounding debut…with vigor and vitality….”—San Francisco Chronicle \nWebsite for Ilya Yakushev \n \nSunday\,March 22\, 2026 at 3:00 pm. \nDoors open at 2:30 pm \nA meet-the-artists reception follows. \nTicket price: $25 per adult\, open seating. Free admission for ages 18 and under \nThe Danbury Concert Association is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that presents a series of 4 concerts by outstanding artists. Details at danburyconcert.org \n \n \n \nThe Danbury Concert Association is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that presents a series of 4 concerts by outstanding artists. Details at danburyconcert.org
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/svpca/event/dca-presents-ilya-yakushev-piano/
LOCATION:Veronica Hagman Concert Hall\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Avenue Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06810\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204130
CREATED:20260308T183843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T181642Z
UID:10000271-1774548000-1774555200@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:WCSU 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition- Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition Opening:  Loren Birtha\, Octavia C. Byrd\, Jacqueline Joyce\, Katherine Moran\, and Riley Weaver\n\n\nWCSU 2026 MFA Thesis ExhibitionMarch 26–April 12\, 2026\nOpening Reception:March 26\, 6:00–8:00 pm\n\nTHE GALLERY at the Visual & Performing Arts Center43 Lake Ave Extension\, Danbury\, CT 06811Gallery Hours: Tue–Fri\, 12–4pm; Sat–Sun\, 1–4pm \n \nThe Master of Fine Arts is the terminal degree for practicing\, professional artists. The MFA 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.\nLoren Birtha\nOctavia C. Byrd \nJacqueline Joyce \nKatherine Moran \nRiley Weaver\n \nLoren Birtha was born in Meriden\, CT\, and currently resides in Wolcott\, CT. She holds a BFA in Photography and Digital Imaging and is now completing her MFA in Interdisciplinary Visual Arts at WCSU. She explores topics of self\, nature\, and fantasy through an ongoing investigation of the unseen connections that tie us to the natural world and to each other. Her various media include photography\, painting\, drawing\, sculpture\, digital creation and video. \nLoren’s work has been shown in Bridgeport\, CT\, at the Schelfhaudt Gallery in four exhibitions from Fall 2021 to Spring 2023. It has also been displayed at the Durham Fair\, earning awards for her panoramic landscapes and abstract images. At WCSU\, she has worked as a Graduate Assistant in the Gallery\, and as a Teaching Assistant in the undergraduate Photography program. Loren is the founder and director of LAB Photography\, a portrait photography business she established in 2019. \nAbout her work\, Loren writes\, “As I continue to explore the territory of interdisciplinary creativity\, I want my art to transcend boundaries\, inspire wonder\, and appeal to an idea of shared discovery. . . Each piece is an invitation to experience a world where the boundaries between reality and fantasy are just a little hazy. I am fascinated by the intricate dance between the small\, overlooked details of the world and the wide-ranging realms of our imagination. My work comes from a deep-rooted curiosity and fascination about the physical\, natural and fantastical.” \n \nOctavia C. Byrd is a Connecticut-based painter whose work explores femininity\, chronic illness\, and embodied empathy. Drawing from her personal experience living with endometriosis\, her paintings center on tenderness\, resilience\, and the quiet strength of the female body. \nOctavia earned her BA in Studio Art from WCSU in 2024 and is currently completing her MFA in Painting. Her work has been exhibited throughout Connecticut\, including Ferguson Library in Stamford and City Lights in Bridgeport. She has contributed to numerous community art initiatives and nonprofit collaborations\, as well as mural projects in Milford\, CT\, and Boston\, MA. Since 2019\, Octavia has been teaching art classes in Milford\, Bridgeport\, and currently in the Hartford public schools. \nIn her artist statement\, Octavia writes\, “Through painting and drawing\, I approach the figure with softness and empathy. I create spaces where femininity\, fragility\, strength\, and grace can coexist. My work holds tension between discomfort and delicacy — between what is felt internally and what is presented externally. I often use pink to empower femininity\, layered textures\, and fluid forms to suggest both the tenderness and complexity of the female experience. Chronic illness can feel isolating\, but it can also deepen one’s awareness of the body and spirit. Ultimately\, my paintings are offerings — to myself\, and to every woman who has learned to carry strength quietly. Through tenderness\, I seek to make space for recognition\, healing\, and shared understanding.” \n \nJacqueline Joyce is a New York based artist who specializes in drawings\, paintings\, prints and other illustrative works of the fantasy genre. She holds a BFA in Drawing and Painting from SUNY Purchase and is currently pursuing her MFA in Illustration at WCSU. Her work is often based on characters\, places and events that only exist in the fantastic realms of fiction. For her thesis exhibition\, she has developed and constructed “Mall Rats”\, a board game\, complete with character pieces and player forms\, based on the rules set of Dungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition\, and inspired by an abandoned suburban mall. \nJacqueline has participated in conventions and fairs for the past five years\, and received commissions for album cover designs. Her work has been exhibited in group shows since 2018\, when she was included in the “Young Artists” exhibition at the Katonah Museum of Art. Additionally\, she has curated shows in Peekskill and Purchase\, NY\, and has worked as a Graduate Assistant in the Gallery at WCSU. \nIn Jacqueline’s own words\, “I’ve always been a big daydreamer and a fan of folklore and fantasy\, and the veil between worlds. Heavily influenced by titles such as Lord of the Rings\, my deep love of medieval\, renaissance and Victorian art history\, and my fascination with dead malls\, liminal spaces and the decline of the accessible third space\, my work is often about fantasy realms and storytelling as an escape from the real world.” \n \nKatherine Moran is an interdisciplinary artist from Newtown\, CT. She received her BA in Studio Art from WCSU in 2022\, and is now completing her MFA in Interdisciplinary Visual Arts. Her practice is anchored in printmaking\, alternative photography\, painting and sculpture. She is drawn to carefully combine unlikely materials\, such as readymade cattle panel with raw canvas drop cloth\, utilizing physical space and materiality. \nIn her artist statement\, Katherine writes\, “My art navigates my interest in the fragility and resiliency of life. Creating a delicate tension between unexpected materials allows me to explore grief\, memory\, and the intimacy of small\, everyday moments. I often collect images and phrasing that repeatedly weave their way into my work. By incorporating found objects to act as the vessels that hold my art\, I’m pushed to explore the boundaries of materials to print on.” \nKatherine’s work has been exhibited in Danbury and Newtown\, CT. She has worked as a studio assistant for local artists\, and as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at WCSU. For seven years\, she worked at Edmond Town Hall in Newtown\, CT\, in various positions\, including Theater Manager. Through her design and installations\, she led numerous community art projects. She is now Manager for Greenwood Features in Bethel\, CT\, where she continues her creative practice in community work. \n \nRiley Weaver is a multimedia artist from Chestnut Ridge\, NY. He earned his BA as a double major in Graphic Design and Photography from WCSU in 2023. Currently\, he is pursuing his MFA in Interdisciplinary Visual Arts with a concentration in printmaking. His work explores the process and experience of becoming through his use of discarded materials and various artistic processes. He draws a connection between the discarded physical consumer world and the people and places in his life\, personifying materials to tell a story. \nIn his artist statement\, Riley writes\, “When we as artists create\, we allow the experiences that make us who we are inform our art. Growing up with the rise of digital cameras and the early days of the internet\, I was exposed to a lot of photography and design\, all while enjoying more traditional art forms. . . I love to experiment with new media as the opportunity arises\, depending on the task or message I want to convey. With my love for typography\, collaging my photos\, 3D printing\, or learning a new medium for the sake of a project\, my irreverent humor and artistic expression challenge the norms and dare to ask\, “Why not”? \nRiley’s work has been shown in solo exhibitions in Danbury and Waterbury\, CT\, and in group shows\, recently in “Words”\, an exhibition at Yonkers Arts\, in Yonkers\, NY. He has contributed to the publication\, design\, and marketing for several programs and projects at WCSU\, and is currently a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the art department.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/svpca/event/wcsu-2026-mfa-thesis-exhibition-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Visual & Performing Arts Center\, Art Gallery\, 43 Lake Ave Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06811\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204130
CREATED:20251217T230040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T185742Z
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SUMMARY:WCSU Jazz Showcase
DESCRIPTION:WCSU presents a selection of Jazz Groups\n\n\nThis performance features outstanding student jazz ensembles presenting a varied repertoire of jazz standards and original works. The program reflects both the rich tradition of jazz and the students’ individual creativity through fresh arrangements and compositions. Featuring WCSU Jazz Combos; Vocal Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Orchestra. \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** \n \nNo refunds or exchanges are permitted\, all sales are final.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/svpca/event/jazz-combos-4/
LOCATION:Veronica Hagman Concert Hall\, 43 Lake Avenue Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06810\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204130
CREATED:20251217T230042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T105744Z
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SUMMARY:WCSU Large Jazz Ensembles
DESCRIPTION:Large Jazz Ensembles!\n\n\nWCSU’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. \n \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. \n \n \nNo refunds are permitted; all sales are final.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/svpca/event/wcsu-large-jazz-ensembles-2/
LOCATION:Veronica Hagman Concert Hall\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Avenue Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06810\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204130
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SUMMARY:Visiting Artist Lecture - Glenn Goldberg\, Painter
DESCRIPTION:GLENN GOLDBERG\, PAINTER: Wednesday\, April 1\, 2026\, 11:00 am\n\n\nGLENN GOLDBERG\, PAINTERWednesday\, April 1\, 2026\, 11:00 am\nVisual & Performing Arts Center\, room 144WCSU\, Westside Campus \nFree & Open to the PublicLimited Seating Available \nGlenn Goldberg is a NYC artist and musician who was born in Bronx\, NY. He studied at the New York Studio School and earned his BA and MFA 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 has also been a panelist and visiting artist for numerous MFA 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\, Glenn 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”. \nGlenn 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/svpca/event/visiting-artist-lecture-glenn-goldberg-painter/
LOCATION:Visual & Performing Arts Center\, 43 Lake Avenue Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06811\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204130
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SUMMARY:Sip & Print
DESCRIPTION:A creative night of rubber stamp printing\, music\, sipping\, and fun! Materials\, music\, wine\, and light refreshments are provided.\n\n\n\nSIP & PRINT\nFriday\, April 10\, 2026\, 7:00–9:00 pm \nRoom 145\, Visual & Performing Arts Center \nWestside Campus \nGet ready for a night of creativity and good vibes! Dive into rubber stamp printing and design your own awesome patches for clothes\, bags\, hats—whatever you like! Jam out to great music\, sip on wine\, and snack on tasty treats as you let your imagination run wild. Led by talented artist and WCSU alumna Karin Mansberg\, this event is perfect for everyone—no experience needed. Grab your ticket and join the fun! \nThe event will take place in the Design Studio\, Room 145 of the Visual & Performing Arts Center\, located at 43 Lake Ave Extension\, Danbury\, CT 06810. All materials will be provided\, but you are also welcome to bring some of your own. \nPlease 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.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/svpca/event/sip-print-2/
LOCATION:Visual & Performing Arts Center\, 43 Lake Avenue Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06811\, United States
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