Mar 17 Sunday
THE TAO 夢幻響 is the latest production from DRUM TAO, internationally-acclaimed percussion artists. DRUM TAO’s modern, high-energy performances showcasing the ancient art of Japanese drumming have transfixed audiences worldwide. Combining highly physical, large-scale drumming with contemporary costumes, precise choreography, and innovative visuals, the performers of THE TAO 夢幻響 create an energetic and unforgettable production.
A celebratory concert program honors legendary MSU Band Director (1927–1967) Leonard Falcone. The program includes Symphonic Concert March (arr. Nicholas Falcone) by Giouse Bonelli, Prelude to Act I from La Traviata and La Forza del Destino (arr. Leonard Falcone) by Giuseppe Verdi, Torino (arr. Leonard Falcone) by Emilio Rivela, Alba Sentimentale (arr. Leonard Falcone) by Roberto Fasoli, and Scossa Elettrica by Giacomo Puccini. Kevin L. Sedatole, and MSU Alumni guests, conductors.
Generously sponsored by Merritt Lutz
Mar 18 Monday
Tired of winter? Come enjoy a spectacular showing of daffodils, hyacinths, tulips, amaryllis, and other spring flowers inside the conservatory. Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from March 9-24, closed on Mondays. HLG entry fee gives access to all garden attractions, including the bulb show in the conservatory. Learn more at hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu.
Mar 19 Tuesday
(Free and open to the public)
Listening in Black and White: Louis Armstrong’s “Musical Universe” a Century Ago
Dr. Jeffrey Magee, Professor of Music and Theatre at University of Illinois.
Louis Armstrong came to New York in 1924 and, in the view of most jazz historians, launched a paradigm shift in which jazz became the art of the improvised solo. Joining the recently formed band led by Fletcher Henderson, Armstrong in retrospect emerged as an extraordinary artist, in “his own musical universe,” transcending an ordinary musical context. Yet that views fails to capture the dynamics of New York jazz and dance music and conceptions of the “New Negro” in the mid-1920s. Listening anew to the recordings Armstrong made with Henderson in 1924-25, we can hear a creative synthesis of solo and ensemble jazz, of improvisation and arrangement, and of racially and culturally inscribed notions of musical value.
A book club for students in grades 8th through 12th. Some of this book club’s selections may contain complex content that may not be suitable for everyone. Each participant reads the same book beforehand and comes to the meeting ready to chat, eat snacks, and have book-related fun. Pre-registration is required.
Mar 20 Wednesday
Celebrate March is Reading Month by joining us and and Pete the Cat for stories, songs, crafts and activities to help build early literacy skills. (Ages 0-6)
Abstract:“Nuclear arms control for the foreseeable future will be hindered by polarized politics that impact compromise with foreign adversaries and internal opponents, and by the emergence of new technologies and multi-party rather than bilateral strategic contests. This presentation will explore how these processes confound military planners, political leaders, and diplomatic negotiators in each country who would have to figure out what sorts of arms control bargains are desirable and acceptable. History suggests ways to overcome these obstacles, but the pathways to be navigated today are more challenging.”
Biohttps://carnegieendowment.org/experts/145
Perkovich will speak at the lecture starting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, 20 March, in room 1300 at the FRIB Laboratory (640 S. Shaw Lane). There will be a special reception immediately preceding the lecture in the area outside of room 1300.
The Distinguished Nuclear Policy Lecture series is a partnership between Michigan State University’s James Madison College and FRIB that brings global policy experts to campus for talks about the political and scientific communities.
This lecture series brings together experts and scholars from diverse backgrounds to discuss issues related to nuclear policy, arms control, and non-proliferation. The lectures provide insights, analysis, and perspectives on the current challenges and opportunities in the evolving field of nuclear policy.
Worthington Family Foundation Opera Theatre Season
From the unparalleled mind of Mozart comes this opera considered by many to be one of the greatest of all time. Based on the escapades of libertine Don Juan, Don Giovanni follows the antics of an arrogant and sexually promiscuous nobleman who commits murder and dupes nearly every character in the cast. A brilliant mix of comedy, melodrama, and the supernatural that has left audiences breathless since its debut in 1787.
Katherine Kilburn, conductor; Melanie Helton, stage director; Thalia Pearce, set designer.Generously sponsored by James and Susan Bonfiglio, and Susan Davis and the Eleanor H. and Harold E. Leichenko Opera Endowment established by Lauren Julius Harris.