India: "Princess of Salsa" Latin Fest Saturday, September 20 Concert Hall   8:00 pm $35, $25, $15; Five College students and youth 17 and under, $15 Internationally celebrated diva of Latin soul and dance music, India has earned the respect and admiration of music lovers worldwide earning her the title "The Princess of Salsa."

Dave Pietro Chakra Suite Friday, October 3 Top of Campus: Marriott Center   8:00 pm $15; Five College Students and Youth 17 and under $7 It's the newest "hot spot" for jazz—join us at the Top of Campus Marriott Center to experience the power, intelligence and energy of alto saxophone master Dave Pietro.

Shakespeare & Company Hamlet Wednesday, October 8 Concert Hall   7:30 pm $40, $30, $15; Five College Students and Youth 17 and under $15 The renowned Shakespeare & Company performs Hamlet, Shakespeare's timeless tale of murder and revenge.

Lura Thursday, October 9 Bowker Auditorium   7:30 pm $30, $15; Five College Students and Youth 17 and under $15 Lura brings a streetwise, urban sensuality to her sound that embraces French afro-pop, Brazilian rhythms, and earthy, traditional music.

Teatro Lirico D'Europa Carmen Tuesday, October 28 Concert Hall   7:30 pm $40, $30, $15; Five College Students and Youth 17 and under $15 Back by popular demand, Teatro Lirico D'Europa offers Bizet's indelible portrait of the willful gypsy woman conveyed through a forceful, beguiling, and unforgettable score.

Sweet Honey in the Rock Saturday, November 1 Concert Hall   8:00 pm $35, $30, $15; Five College Students and Youth 17 and under $15 The power of this a cappella ensemble of African-American women transcends all the technologically enhanced music of the day.

Esperanza Spalding Trio Friday, November 7 Top of Campus: Marriott Center   8:00 pm $15; Five College Students and Youth 17 and under $7 The passionate artistry, energetic stage presence, and astonishing virtuosity of Esperanza Spalding have propelled her to the forefront of the current scene.

Paul Taylor Dance Company Thursday, November 13 Concert Hall   7:30 pm $40, $30, $15; Five College Students and Youth 17 and under $15 Led by Paul Taylor, the reigning master of modern dance, this magnificent troupe makes spirits soar.

Avery Sharpe Trio Friday, November 21 Top of Campus: Marriott Center   8:00 pm $15; Five College Students and Youth 17 and under $7 Honesty. Clarity. Dignity. These are the words that come to mind when you hear the music of bassist-composer Avery Sharpe.

Soweto Gospel Choir Wednesday, December 3 Concert Hall   7:30 pm $35, $30, $15; Five College Students and Youth 17 and under $15 Every now and then a group comes along with the rare ability to transcend cultural boundaries and connect diverse audiences through the power of music. The Soweto Gospel Choir is such a troupe.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Wednesday, February 4 Concert Hall   7:30 pm $40, $30, $15; Five College Students and Youth 17 and under $15 Recognized worldwide for its exuberant, athletic, and eclectic approach to dance, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago has been an innovative force in contemporary dance for over three decades.

Hot 8 Brass Band Friday, February 6 Bowker Auditorium   8:00 pm $25, $15; Five College Students and Youth 17 and under $15 New Orleans' Hot 8 Brass Band captures the rhythm and the pulse of the city's magnificent celebratory street music. Hot 8 performs music of the honored Second Line tradition, infusing the funk and energy that make New Orleans music loved around the world.

Tomáš Kubínek Friday, February 13 Concert Hall   7:00 pm $30, $25, $15; Special for Five College Students and Youth 17 and under $10 The New York Times proclaims that Kubínek is a "magician, clown, and comic whose jokes and ad-libs bring giggles from youngsters and guffaws from adults."

Mariza Thursday, February 19 Concert Hall   7:30 pm $35, $30, $15; Five College Students and Youth 17 and under $15 Of the crop of singers who have breathed new life into fado, the traditional Portuguese song form, none has risen so fast as Mariza. Considered throughout the world to be the reigning ambassador of Portuguese fado, Mariza has been seducing audiences globally with her awesome singing, charismatic stage presence, and powerful blend of traditional and contemporary songs.

Luis Bravo Forever Tango Friday, February 27 Concert Hall   8:00 pm $40, $35, $15; Five College Students and Youth 17 and under $15 Widely applauded for its elegant artistry and sizzling sensuality, Luis Bravo's Forever Tango is a Broadway favorite that continues to wow audiences worldwide.Steamy and seductive, tango has captivated dance enthusiasts around the world with its mesmerizing rhythms, gestures, and movements.

National Acrobats of China Co-presented with the Asian Arts and Culture Program Monday, March 9 Concert Hall   7:30 pm $35, $25, $15; Five College Students and Youth 17 and under $15 Founded over fifty years ago, this troupe has been one of the most influential acrobatic ensembles in the world, having won every important award in international competitions. From plate-spinning to cycling stunts to bench-juggling with their feet, The National Acrobats of China never cease to amaze audiences around the globe.

Cantus Thursday, March 12 Bowker Auditorium   7:30 pm $30, $15; Five College Students and Youth 17 and under $15 From art songs to folk songs, from Smokey Robinson to Richard Strauss, Cantus' brilliant sound, innovative programming and heart-felt singing have garnered the highest praise from critics and audiences alike. The singers—solo quality all—produce a wonderfully warm, gutsy and masculine sounds as well as a kind of smooth delivery, overtly emotionality, and uncanny sense of ensemble.

Trinity Irish Dance Friday, March 27 Concert Hall   8:00 pm $40, $30, $15; Five College Students and Youth 17 and under $15 Athletic and hard-driving yet graceful, this sensational Irish-American dance company crosses cultural boundaries to create a new cutting-edge vocabulary for Irish step dancing. For a dazzling evening of dance, complete with beautiful costumes, lighting, and live music, don't miss Trinity Irish Dance.

I Musici de Montréal Choreographed Pictures at an Exhibition Sunday, April 5 Concert Hall   3:00 pm $35, $30, $15; Five College Students and Youth 17 and under $15 Under the direction of cellist Yuri Turovsky, I Musici de Montréal has been celebrated throughout the world for its laser-like precision, cohesion, expressiveness, assurance, and compelling flair. Fanfare magazine recently recognized I Musici de Montréal as "one of the best chamber orchestras in North America."

National Philharmonic of Russia Vladimir Spivakov, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Sunday, April 19 Concert Hall   7:00 pm $45, $35, $15; Five College Students and Youth 17 and under $15 Composed of the country's leading symphonic virtuosos and led by the electrifying conductor and violinist Vladimir Spivakov, the National Philharmonic of Russia has quickly established itself as the finest and most exciting orchestra to emerge from Russia in many years.

Toumani Diabaté Symmetric Orchestra Thursday, April 23 Concert Hall   7:30 pm $30, $25, $15; Five College Students and Youth 17 and under $15 The Symmetric Orchestra, Diabaté's terrific pan-African band, includes musicians from Senegal, Guinea, Côte d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, and Mali. All contribute to a buoyantly jubilant sound that will rock the Fine Arts Center. Join in the party spirit!

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 50th-Anniversary Tour: A Special Event Wednesday, May 13 Concert Hall   7:30 pm $50, $40, $20 Exhilarating and endlessly inspirational, the extraordinary dancers of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater have dazzled audiences from New York City to China with their thrilling fusion of power, grace, and unparalleled artistry.