Brigham Young University
Fine Arts and Entertainment Calendar
December 2003
All month
"On the Road with C.C.A. Christensen: The Moving Panorama" continues at the BYU Museum of Art. Carl Christian Anton (C.C.A.) Christensen, a Danish immigrant who worked and lived in Utah, was one of several Utah artists to use this popular art form. Christensen produced four panoramas, two of which are being exhibited in the Museum of Art. The exhibition presents two large moving panoramas. Accompanying the exhibition is a re-enactment of the 19th-century performance given by Christensen when he traveled his panorama to localities throughout Utah and Idaho. The 40-minute panorama performance will be presented every Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. and every Thursday evening at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. in the gallery.
"150 Years of American Painting" continues at the BYU Museum of Art. A permanent collection of paintings by renowned artists such as Frederic Edwin Church, Maynard Dixon, John Singer Sargent and many local Utah favorites such as Mahonri Young are presented.
"Outside Inside: Fragments of Place" is now on display at the BYU Museum of Art. This enigmatic exhibition title refers to a project in which seven Australian artists were commissioned to examine the extended community that has gathered along the Wasatch Front. These artists were selected for their ability to sensitively analyze cultures, social behaviors, geographic spaces and historical foundations, and manifest their research in thought-provoking ways. "Outside Inside" is on display through April 27, 2004. Admission is free and the public is welcome to attend.
"Contemporary Spaces, Underlying Culture" is on display at the BYU Museum of Art. The exhibition brings together five artists who use photography as a means of exploring ideas related to a sense of place, cultural identity, human interaction and the nature of artistic expression in contemporary life. "Contemporary Spaces" is on display through Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004.
Admission is free and the public is welcome to attend. Please call (801) 422-ARTS for more information.
Tuesday, Dec. 2
The Songwriter's Showcase, a recreation of professional song showcases held in Nashville and other music capitals, will be at 7:30 p.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall. The performance is free and the public is welcome to attend.
Tuesday, Dec. 2
The BYU Symphony Orchestra conducted by Eric Hansen will feature faculty guitarist Lawrence Green at 7:30 p.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall. The performance is free and the public is welcome to attend.
Wednesday, Dec. 3
The BYU Wind Symphony conducted by David Blackinton will perform at 7:30 p.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall. Tickets at $9 for the general public and $3 off with a BYU or student ID are available at the Fine Arts Ticket Office, (801) 378-4322 or at www.byu.edu/hfac.
Thursday, Dec. 4
String Chamber Night at 7:30 p.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall will feature top BYU student instrumentalist. The performance is free and the public is welcome to attend.
Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6
"Christmas Around the World" directed by Ed Austin will present "A Fusion of Cultures" for its 44th annual performance. Welcome the wonder of the holiday season with this dazzling display of folk dance and music. With a cast of more than 200 talented dancers, singers and musicians in colorful costumes, your family will experience a journey of discovery of different cultures united by the message of peace on earth and goodwill toward all. Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Marriott Center, with a matinee Saturday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m. All seats are $10, with a Saturday matinee family pass at $35. Call the Marriott Center for tickets, (801) 378-2981.
Friday, Dec. 5
The BYU Jazz Ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall. The performance is free and the public is welcome to attend.
Friday, Dec. 5 through Saturday, Dec. 6
The popular "Celebration of Christmas" will feature the BYU combined audition choirs and Philharmonic Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall, with a matinee performance Saturday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m. Tickets at $9 for the general public and $3 off with a BYU or student ID are available at the Fine Arts Ticket Office, (801) 378-4322 or at www.byu.edu/hfac.
Tuesday, Dec. 9
Trombone Brass Chamber Night at 7:30 p.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall will feature talented BYU student-instrumentalists. The performance is free and the public is welcome to attend.
Tuesday, Dec. 9
The University Orchestra will host graduate student conductors in a concert at 7:30 p.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall. The performance is free and the public is welcome to attend.
Wednesday, Dec. 10
The University Chorale conducted by Paul Broomhead will perform at 7:30 p.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall. The performance is free and the public is welcome to attend.
Wednesday, Dec. 10
Woodwind Chamber Night will be at 7:30 p.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall. The performance is free and the public is welcome to attend.
Thursday, Dec. 11
The BYU Jazz Lab Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall. The performance is free and the public is welcome to attend.
Thursday, Dec. 11
The Special Collections Motion Picture Archives Film Series presents "The Bishop's Wife" at 7 p.m. in the Harold B. Lee Library Auditorium. The Christmas classic tells of an angel, Cary Grant, whose mission is to help a young churchman, played by David Niven, who is trying to raise money for a new cathedral, as well as ease the loneliness of the churchman's wife, played by Loretta Young. Admission is free. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Early arrival is recommended as seating is limited. Children ages 8 and over are welcome.
Tuesday Dec. 16 through Saturday, Dec. 20
"Nutcracker," Utah Regional Ballet's Christmas presentation with music by Tchaikovsky and choreography by Jacqueline P. Colledge, will be presented. A holiday event for the whole family, this timeless Christmas classic celebrates innocence and imagination. Breathtaking choreography combined with a live orchestra, dazzling dancers, and magnificent costumes and scenery make this a popular annual performance. To learn more about Utah Regional Ballet visit www.utahregionalballet.org. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall, with a matinee Saturday, Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets at $24 main floor, $18 main floor sides and rear, $10 balcony, with $2 off with BYU or student ID are available at the Fine Arts Ticket Office, (801) 378-4322 or at www.byu.edu/hfac.
Writer: Rachel M. Sego
