McDaniel College Announces Their Arts Events For October

McDaniel College is offering a diverse calendar of art, music and theatre events throughout October. Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the public. For more information, call 410-857-2599.

ART EXHIBIT
For gallery hours, call 410-857-2595 or http://www.mcdaniel.edu/5531.htm

stage: New Work by Rick Delaney
Through Oct. 16, Esther Prangley Rice Galley, Peterson Hall
Rick Delaney, a practicing visual artist for the past 20 years, will treat visitors to a mixed-media art installation. He infuses computer-based technology into his work, which he views as an extension of the need to understand and express his relationships with people and his environment. He draws from verbal communications, dreams, texts, sonic art, body movement and material.

Rowena M. Smith: Body Language - Paintings and Collages
Oct. 20 - Nov. 13, Esther Prangley Rice Gallery, Peterson Hall
Opening Reception: Oct. 20 from 7-9pm
Rowena M. Smith is a nationally recognized watercolorist and collage artist. Her paintings seek to depict the human form without glorifying it as a voyeur's object. She combines color, line, value, and design into a personal statement with a relaxed intuitive style.

MUSIC
Information: 410-857-2599 or http://www.mcdaniel.edu/3490.htm

Monday Night Music presents the Jon Seligman Quartet
7 p.m. Oct. 5 in McDaniel Lounge
The evening will feature original music inspired by folk music of the Near East, including the premiere of a new untitled piece by Jon Seligman. Performers are saxophonist Adam Schiavi, guitarist Tim Jenkins (McDaniel College adjunct lecturer in Music), bassist Will McEvoy and Seligman on drums/percussion. Pieces will include Tunza Hunza (Seligman), April's 5 (Seligman); and Iptidan Ilahi, traditional Turkish.

Piano recital by students of David Kreider
7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 in Levine RecitAl Hall
The evening will feature pieces ranging from classical to contemporary, including compositions by Schubert, Tchaikovsky, Haydn, Bartok, Poulenc, Brahms, Chopin, and Ginastera. Student musicians are SabrIna Clarke, Nicholas Galinaitis, Alex Vazzano, Aaron Burns, Curtis Wharton, Matthew Clise and Brittney Stanton.

THEATRE
Box office: 410-857-2448 or http://www.mcdaniel.edu/3594.htm

"The Rocky Horror Show"
7:30 p.m. Sept. 30-Oct. 3, and 11:30 p.m. Oct. 2, in WMC Alumni Hall
$10 for adults and $8 for seniors and students
Elizabeth van den Berg, associate professor and chair of McDaniel's Theatre Arts Department, directs this high-energy rock musical, a spoof of science fiction movies and bizarre story of seduction and sexual confusion. Richard O'Brien's legendary cult favorite tells the story of two clean-cut kids, Brad and his fiancée Janet, who run into car trouble. When they spot a strange house down the road, they seek help. Little do they know that the mansion is inhabited by alien transsexuals from the planet Transylvania and Dr. Frank-N-Furter is in the middle of one of his unusual experiments. The show, which contains adult language and situations, is suitable for mature audiences only.

"Much Ado About Nothing"
7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 in WMC Alumni Hall
$7 for adults; $5 for seniors, students and the McDaniel community
The National Players - America's longest-running touring company - present this royal battle-of-the-sexes. One of William Shakespeare's most beloved and popular plays, this sparkling comedy highlights the dancing wit of the "merry war" between the sexes and the endearing spectacle of intellectual self-importance outdone by the desire to love and be loved in return.

McDaniel College, a private four-year college of the liberal arts and sciences, was founded in 1867 as Western Maryland College. Students pursue more than 60 programs of study, including dual majors and student-designed majors. The 1,700 undergraduates and 1,300 graduate students receive personal attention and take advantage of leadership opportunities in the close-knit community, where the average class size is 17 and professors are dedicated mentors. The 160-acre campus is located in Westminster, Md., 30 miles northwest of Baltimore and 56 miles north of Washington, D.C.

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