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SUMMARY:Sunday in the Park with George
DESCRIPTION:WCSU Dept. of Theatre Arts presents Sunday in the Park with George\, February 21 – March 2.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/svpca/event/sunday-in-the-park-with-george-5/
LOCATION:MainStage Theatre – Visual & Performing Arts Center\, 43 Lake Avenue Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06811\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sunday in the Park with George
DESCRIPTION:WCSU Dept. of Theatre Arts presents Sunday in the Park with George\, February 21 – March 2.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/svpca/event/sunday-in-the-park-with-george-6/
LOCATION:MainStage Theatre – Visual & Performing Arts Center\, 43 Lake Avenue Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06811\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sunday in the Park with George
DESCRIPTION:WCSU Dept. of Theatre Arts presents Sunday in the Park with George\, February 21 – March 2.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/svpca/event/sunday-in-the-park-with-george-7/
LOCATION:MainStage Theatre – Visual & Performing Arts Center\, 43 Lake Avenue Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06811\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gallery Closing - Color and Light
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the closing reception of the exhibition “Color and Light\,” Sun\, March 2\, at 12:00 pm.\n\n\n\nCOLOR + LIGHT\n \nOn view Feb 6–March 2\, 2025\nClosing Reception:\nSunday\, March 2\, 2025\n12:00–2:00 pm\n\nFritz Horstman\nAnne Lindberg\nGreg Lock\nPete Mauney\nColleen McGuire\nJulia Rooney\n \nPost-Impressionist artist George Seurat’s most famous painting “A Sunday on La Grande Jatte” inspired Stephen Sondheim’s musical “Sunday in the Park with George” WCSU Dept. of Theatre Arts’ spring production (Feb. 21 – March 2). The exhibition Color and Light\, presented in conjunction with the production\, features six visual artists whose works are concerned with the interaction of color and the phenomenon of light. The exhibition will include artworks in cyanotype\, drawing\, painting\, photography\, stop motion animation\, and video. The title Color and Light is derived from a song in Act I; a “sneak peek” performance of the song by cast members is planned as part of the reception on March 2. \nThe Gallery at the Visual & Performing Arts Center is dedicated to presenting professional\, contemporary art exhibitions and cultural programming. By providing outstanding visual art experiences\, we seek to inspire our audiences to embrace new ideas and perspectives and appreciate art in all its forms. \n \nTHE GALLERY at the Visual & Performing Arts Center \nWestern Connecticut State University \nWestside Campus\, 43 Lake Ave Extension\, Danbury\, CT 06811 \nGallery Hours: Tues–Fri\, 12–4\, Sat–Sun\, 1–4
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/svpca/event/gallery-closing-color-and-light/
LOCATION:The Gallery at the Visual & Performing Arts Center\, 43 Lake Avenue Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06811\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sunday in the Park with George
DESCRIPTION:WCSU Dept. of Theatre Arts presents Sunday in the Park with George\, February 21 – March 2.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/svpca/event/sunday-in-the-park-with-george-8/
LOCATION:MainStage Theatre – Visual & Performing Arts Center\, 43 Lake Avenue Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06811\, United States
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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-2/
LOCATION:Veronica Hagman Concert Hall\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Avenue Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06810\, United States
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SUMMARY:DCA presents Kathryn Lewek\, soprano\, and Zach Borichevsky\, tenor
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an unforgettable performance as the Danbury Concert Association brings you Kathryn Lewek\, soprano\, and Zach Borichevsky\, tenor\n\n\nDanbury Concert Association presents : \nKathryn Lewek\, soprano\, and Zach Borichevsky\, tenor \nMet Opera stars Kathryn Lewek and Zach Borichevsky have triumphed in major productions at festivals and opera houses worldwide (including the Met\, where the “utterly enthralling” soprano has been Mozart’s “Queen of the Night” over 50 times). Zach Borichevsky\, a “star-level tenor\,” boasts a flexible\, bright voice that makes him “one of his generation’s most sought-after singers.” \nTickets at $25 are available at the VPAC box office located in the lobby. Free admission for those 18 and under\, courtesy of the Danbury Cultural Commission.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/svpca/event/dca-presents-kathryn-lewek-soprano-and-zach-borichevsky-tenor/
LOCATION:Veronica Hagman Concert Hall\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Avenue Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06810\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sunday in the Park with George
DESCRIPTION:WCSU Dept. of Theatre Arts presents Sunday in the Park with George\, February 21 – March 2.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/svpca/event/sunday-in-the-park-with-george-9/
LOCATION:CT
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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-3/
LOCATION:CT
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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\, March 21\, 2025\, 7:00–9:00 pm \nRoom 145\, Visual & Performing Arts Center \nWestside Campus \nJoin us for an enjoyable and creative night of rubber stamp printing while listening to music\, sipping wine\, and savoring light refreshments. This event\, led by experienced artist and WCSU alumna Karin Mansberg\, welcomes participants of all skill levels\, from beginners to seasoned artists\, for a shared art experience in a fun and relaxed studio environment.  \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. Basic drawing materials will be provided\, and you are welcome to bring your own supplies.  \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 and is sponsored by the Alumni Association.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/svpca/event/sip-print/
LOCATION:Visual & Performing Arts Center\, 43 Lake Avenue Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06811\, United States
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SUMMARY:WCSU 2025 MFA Thesis Exhibition- Opening Reception & Alumni Night
DESCRIPTION:2025 MFA Opening:  Maria Christina Alagna\, Anthony DeZinno\, Andrea McLaughlin\, Jillian Mirabal\, Joseph Nolan\, and Morgan Shay Winslow\n\n\nWCSU 2025 MFA Thesis ExhibitionMarch 27–April 13\, 2025\nOpening Reception:March 27\, 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. Graduate candidates presenting their thesis work this year are:\nTony DeZinno\nAndrea McLaughlin\nJillian Mirabal\nJoseph Nolan\nCristina Querrer\nShay Winslow | Sluggo
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/svpca/event/wcsu-2025-mfa-thesis-exhibition-opening-reception-alumni-night/
LOCATION:Visual & Performing Arts Center\, Art Gallery\, 43 Lake Ave Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06811\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T190000
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SUMMARY:Jazz Combos
DESCRIPTION:Jazz Combos\n\n\nFour of Western’s outstanding student jazz combos will be featured performing a mix of standards and original compositions and arrangements. \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-2/
LOCATION:Veronica Hagman Concert Hall\, University Boulevard\, Danbury\, CT\, 06811\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T163000
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UID:10000135-1743346800-1743352200@www.wcsu.edu
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/
LOCATION:Veronica Hagman Concert Hall\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Avenue Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06810\, United States
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