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Cirque Mechanics in a Birdhouse Factory Tuesday, November 10 Concert Hall   7:30 pm $35, $25, $15, Five College/GCC/STCC and Youth 17 and under: $15 It’s Birdhouse Factory by Cirque Mechanics, an extraordinary troupe of Cirque du Soleil, Pickle Family Circus, and Moscow Circus veterans who transform the mundane into the magnificent. This is an Angel Ticket event                                                  Circus Workshop Sunday, November 8  ,  Free and open to all ages.  2:00 pm to 4:30 pm Pre-Performance Show Tuesday, November 10  Fine Arts Center Lobby

Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company Serenade/The Proposition Thursday, November 5 Concert Hall   7:30 pm $40, $30, $15, Five College/GCC/STCC and Youth 17 and under: $15 "Serenade/The Proposition" approaches the legacy of Abraham Lincoln as a rumination on the nature of history.                                                  Post-Performance Talk with the Artists Thursday, November 5

American Shakespeare Center Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare Tuesday, November 3 Bowker Auditorium   7:30 pm $20; Five College/GCC/STCC students and Youth 17 and under: $10 The American Shakespeare Center recovers the joys and accessibility of Shakespeare's theatre and gives its audiences some of the pleasures that an Elizabethan playgoer would have enjoyed: universal lighting, doubling of parts, fun with gender confusion, minimal sets, familiar costumes and the use of music throughout.                                                  Pre-Performance Talk with Professor Arthur Kinney Tuesday, November 3  Bowker Auditorium  6:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Dan Zanes and Friends Family Dance Party Friday, October 23 Concert Hall   7:00 pm $35, $25, $15, Five College/GCC/STCC students and Youth 17 and under: $10 The Grammy-Award winner is joined by his "beautifully scruffy, harmonically precise, spirited, and better-than-ever band" and they'll be singing songs in both English and Spanish with their own homespun style giving you the feeling that a bunch of wildly talented friends and neighbors just got together to throw a party . . . and everyone's invited. This is an Angel Ticket event                                                  Family Fun Pre-Show Party Friday, October 23  Fine Arts Center Lobby  6:00 pm

Dafnis Prieto Sextet A Billy Taylor Jazz Residency Thursday, October 22 Bowker Auditorium   7:30 pm $25, $15, Five College/GCC/STCC students and Youth 17 and under: $15 Within a short period of time Dafnis Prieto's revolutionary drumming techniques have had a powerful impact on both the Latin and jazz music scene, locally and internationally. This is an Angel Ticket event

Orquestra de São Paulo with Dame Evelyn Glennie Conductor, Kazem Abdullah Sunday, October 18 Concert Hall   7:00 pm $40, $30, $15, Five College/GCC/STCC students and Youth 17 and under: $15 The orchestra will perform James McMillian's Veni, Veni Emmanuel with the extraordinary percussionist, Dame Evelyn Glennie. Also on the program are works by works by Alberto Nepomuceno, Heitor Villa-Lobos, and Béla Bartók.                                                  Pre-Performance Talk with Mount Holyoke music professor Eric Benjamin Sunday, October 18  University Gallery  6:15 pm to 6:45 pm

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 50th-Anniversary Tour: A Special Event Wednesday, May 13, 2009 Concert Hall   7:30 pm $50, $40, $20 Special Event, no discounts available 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.                                                  Film Screening of Alvin Ailey: Beyond the Steps Sunday, May 3, 2009  Herter  5:00 pm

Toumani Diabaté Symmetric Orchestra Thursday, April 23, 2009 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! This is an Angel Ticket event                                                  Master Class/Workshop, Mt. Holyoke College for Intermediate West African Drumming Ensemble Tuesday, April 21, 2009    7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Earth Day Celebration Drum Circle at 6:00 P.M. w/members of Toumani Diabate Wednesday, April 22, 2009  Fine Arts Center Plaza,  Free and open to the public  4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Interview at Williston-Northampton High School with French Honors Class and members of Toumani Diabate Wednesday, April 22, 2009    11:20 am to 12:10 pm Class Discussion, Mt. Holyoke College w/World Music class and members of Toumani Diabate Wednesday, April 22, 2009    1:15 pm to 2:30 pm Pre Perfomance Talk with Prof. Omojola prior to Toumani Diabate Thursday, April 23, 2009  Fine Arts Center Lobby,  Free for those attending Toumani Diabate  6:45 pm to 7:15 pm

National Philharmonic of Russia Vladimir Spivakov, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Sunday, April 19, 2009 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.                                                  Pre-performance talk by Lanfranco Marcelletti prior to National Philharmonic of Russia Sunday, April 19, 2009  Fine Arts Center Lobby,  Free for those attending  6:15 pm to 6:45 pm

I Musici de Montréal Choreographed Pictures at an Exhibition Sunday, April 5, 2009 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." This is an Angel Ticket event                                                  Pre-performance talk by artist/violinist Natasha Turovsky of I Musici de Montreal Sunday, April 5, 2009  Fine Arts Center Lobby  2:15 pm to 2:45 pm

Trinity Irish Dance Company CANCELLED Friday, March 27, 2009 Concert Hall   8:00 pm Trinity Irish Dance Company has canceled their spring tour due to complications beyond the control of the UMass Fine Arts Center. Ticket holders are encouraged to exchange their tickets to another remaining Center Series performance 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. This is an Angel Ticket event

Cantus Thursday, March 12, 2009 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.                                                  Workshop w/Vocal Suspects, UMass mixed a capella group w/members of Cantus Wednesday, March 11, 2009

National Acrobats of China Co-presented with the Asian Arts and Culture Program Monday, March 9, 2009 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. This is an Angel Ticket event

U.S. Army Band: The U.S. Army Blues In Concert at UMass Saturday, February 28, 2009 Fine Arts Center Concert Hall   8:00 pm Free and open to the public; no tickets required. The U.S. Army Blues, one of the services venerable institutions will play for the public at the Concert Hall, preceded at 7:25 P.M. by a performance by the winning band in the High School Jazz Festival and Competition.

Luis Bravo's Forever Tango Friday, February 27, 2009 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.                                                  Argentine Tango Lesson & fun Milonga With local tango teachers Jackie Wong and Brandon Shaw Tuesday, February 24, 2009  Lobby of Fine Arts Center Concert Hall,  Free  7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Mariza Thursday, February 19, 2009 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. This is an Angel Ticket event                                                  Portuguese Festival Thursday, February 19, 2009  Fine Arts Center Lobby  6:30 pm

Tomáš Kubínek Friday, February 13, 2009 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." This is an Angel Ticket event                                                  Family Fun Reception prior to Tomas Kubinek Friday, February 13, 2009  Fine Arts Center Concert Hall Lobby,  Free and open to all.  6:00 pm

New Orleans' Own Hot 8 Brass Band Friday, February 6, 2009 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.                                                  Film Screening Spike Lee's When the Levees Broke:A Requiem in Four Parts, Part I & Part II Sunday, February 1, 2009  Herter 227,  Free and open to the public  2:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Wednesday, February 4, 2009 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.                                                  Pre-performance talk by:HSDC Associate Artstic Director Lucas Crandall Wednesday, February 4, 2009  Fine Arts Center Concert Hall Section 6,  Free for those attending Hubbard Street Dance Company  6:45 pm to 7:15 pm

Soweto Gospel Choir Wednesday, December 3, 2008 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. This is an Angel Ticket event                                                  Pre-performance talk by: Prof. Olabode Omojola Wednesday, December 3, 2008  Fine Arts Center Lobby,  Free for those attending Soweto Gospel Choir  6:45 pm to 7:15 pm

Avery Sharpe Trio Friday, November 21, 2008 Top of Campus: Marriott Center   8:00 pm $15; Five College Students and Youth 17 and under $7 SOLD OUT Honesty. Clarity. Dignity. These are the words that come to mind when you hear the music of bassist-composer Avery Sharpe.

Paul Taylor Dance Company Thursday, November 13, 2008 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. This is an Angel Ticket event                                                  Film Screening: Paul Taylor Dancemaker Sunday, November 9, 2008  Herter 227,  Free and Open to the Public  5:00 pm Dance Master Class, Smith College w/Robert Kleinendorst Wednesday, November 12, 2008    1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Dance Master Class, UMass Amherst w/Sean Mahoney Wednesday, November 12, 2008    1:30 pm to 3:15 pm Dance Master Class, Amherst College w/Sean Mahoney Wednesday, November 12, 2008    4:00 pm to 5:30 pm Dance Master Class at Amherst Ballet w/Richard Chen See Wednesday, November 12, 2008  Amherst Ballet School  3:00 pm to 4:30 pm Dance Master Class, Mt. Holyoke w/Richard Chen See Wednesday, November 12, 2008    10:15 am to 11:45 am Reception at Silverscape Design w/Paul Taylor Dance Company Wednesday, November 12, 2008    5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Pre-performance talk: John Tomlinson and Bettie de Jong Thursday, November 13, 2008  Fine Arts Center Lobby  6:45 pm to 7:15 pm Global Gourmet A dinner of sophisticated tastes and textures Thursday, November 13, 2008    5:00 pm

Anat Cohen Quartet Friday, November 7, 2008 Top of Campus: Marriott Center   8:00 pm $15; Five College Students and Youth 17 and under $7 SOLD OUT Israeli clarinet and sax sensation Anat Cohen plays a fiery and sophisticated blend of jazz, Brazilian choro, Argentine tango, classical music, a variety of Afro-Cuban styles and even a bit of klezmer.                                                  Luncheon Discussion Sponsored w/Everywoman's Center Wednesday, November 5, 2008  UMass Music Dept. Room 157  11:00 am to 12:00 pm Master Class w/Anat Cohen UMass Music Dept. Room 152 Wednesday, November 5, 2008    1:30 pm to 3:00 pm Lecture/Demonstration at GCC w/GCC Jazz Ensemble Thursday, November 6, 2008    12:30 pm to 1:45 pm Jazz Theory/Improv and Jazz Arranging/Composition Class Paul Liberman and Cathy Jensen-Hole, Professors Thursday, November 6, 2008    9:30 am to 10:45 am

Sweet Honey in the Rock Saturday, November 1, 2008 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.                                                  Film Screening of Raise your Voice Sunday, October 26, 2008  Herter 227,  Free and Open to the Public  5:00 pm Raise Your Voice Workshop: A daylong exploration of ASL interpreting for performance For workshop description, click on event title above Saturday, November 1, 2008  Campus Center Room 101,  To register call 413-545-2511 or 1-800-999-UMAS  9:30 am to 4:15 pm

Teatro Lirico D'Europa Carmen Tuesday, October 28, 2008 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.                                                  Global Gourmet The Passion of Carmen Tuesday, October 28, 2008  University Club and Restaurant,  Prix Fixe: $25  5:00 pm Carmen Pre-performance talk with Opera singer Alan Schneider Tuesday, October 28, 2008  Fine Art Center Lobby,  Free to those with tickets to Carmen  6:45 pm to 7:15 pm

Lura Thursday, October 9, 2008 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.

Shakespeare & Company Hamlet Wednesday, October 8, 2008 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. This is an Angel Ticket event                                                  Pre-performance Talk by Professor Arthur Kinney Wednesday, October 8, 2008  University Gallery,  Free to those with tickets to Hamlet  6:45 pm to 7:15 pm

Dave Pietro Chakra Suite Friday, October 3, 2008 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.

India: "Princess of Salsa" Latin Fest Saturday, September 20, 2008 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." This is an Angel Ticket event                                                  The Latino Youth Media Institute Open Screening Friday, September 19, 2008  UMass Fine Arts Center Concert Hall Lobby,  Free and open to the public  5:00 pm to 8:00 pm India : Latin Fest Saturday, September 20, 2008  Fine arts Center Plaza,  Free  5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Imani Winds Wednesday, April 30 2008 Bowker Auditorium   7:30 pm $25, $15; Five College Students $10, $7; Youth 17 and under $12 The five accomplished musicians of Imani Winds expand the boundaries of the traditional wind quintet and explore the links between European, African and American music traditions.                                                  Mini-Performance Greenfield Middle School Tuesday, April 29, 2008  Greenfield Middle School  10:00 am Master Class for UMass Music Dept. Tuesday, April 29, 2008  Bezanson Recital Hall  12:20 pm Directors Circle Reception Tuesday, April 29, 2008  Chancellor's House

Lila Downs Friday, April 25 2008 Concert Hall   8:00 pm $35, $25, $15; Five College Students $15, $10, $7; Youth 17 and under $12 Motivated by the songs and stories of the Oazacan people, Lila Downs’ extraordinary voice pays homage to her ancestral roots and reinvigorates the soul. This is an Angel Ticket event

Ronald K. Brown/ Evidence Saturday, April 12 2008 Concert Hall   8:00 pm $35, $25, $15; Five College Students $15, $10, $7; Youth 17 and under $12 Fusing ballet, West African dance and hip-hop with the spoken word, Ronald K. Brown’s eclectic dance company, Evidence presents his dazzling latest work, One Shot inspired by the photographs of noted African-American documentary photographer Charles "Teenie" Harris. Join us for the pre-performance dinner at the University Club on campus. Seating begins at 5pm. This is an Angel Ticket event                                                  Ron Brown - Dance Master Class Friday, April 11 2008  Scott Gymn dance studio, Smith College,  Limited spaces available for general public to participate. Please ages 16+ and advanced level students only. Register by calling 413-545-4157  2:30 pm to 4:30 pm Ron Brown Gallery Talk and Reception Friday, April 11 2008    7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Post-Performance Talk w/the artists Saturday, April 12 2008  Concert Hall immediately following performance

Christian McBride Band Saturday, March 29 2008 Concert Hall   8:00 pm $30, $25, $15; Five College Students $15, $10, $7; Youth 17 and under $12 Christian McBride is THE bassist-in-demand and has arguably become the most acclaimed acoustic and electric bassist to emerge from the jazz world in the 1990's. This is an Angel Ticket event

Leahy Wednesday, March 12 2008 Concert Hall   7:30 pm $35, $25, $15; Five College Students $15, $10, $7; Youth 17 and under $12 The eight brothers and sisters comprising Canadian super group Leahy deliver a triple threat of fiddle-driven music, step dancing and vocals. Join us for the pre-performance dinner at the University Club on campus. Seating begins at 5pm.

Monterey Jazz Festival 50th Anniversary Jazz All-Stars Tuesday, March 4 2008 Concert Hall   7:30 pm $35, $25, $15; Five College Students $15, $10, $7; Youth 17 and under $12 This musical celebration is a stirring tribute to the monumental Monterey Jazz Festival and features Terence Blanchard (trumpet), James Moody (saxophone), Benny Green (piano), Nnenna Freelon (special guest vocalist), Derrick Hodge (bass) and Kendrick Scott (drums).                                                  Post-Performance Reception Tuesday, March 4 2008

Dan Zanes and Friends, Pajama Party Pajama Party Friday, February 29 2008 Concert Hall   7:30 pm $35, $25, $15; Five College Students $15, $10, $7; Youth 17 and under $12 2007 Grammy winner Dan Zanes occupies a unique place in American music where sea shanties, Broadway standards, folk music, fiddle tunes, and the spirit of rock-and-roll collide. It’s one big musical pajama party, and everyone’s invited! This is an Angel Ticket event                                                  Family Fun Craft Activity in the Lobby Friday, February 29 2008  Fine Arts Center Lobby,  Free  6:30 pm

Adam Rudolph's Moving Pictures Thursday, February 28 2008 Bowker Auditorium   7:30 pm $15; Five College Students $7; Youth 17 and under $7 Grounded in American improvisational tradition yet spectacularly embracing global languages, instrumentation and cosmologies this pioneer of world music brings his octet featuring Hamid Drake, Graham Haynes, Steve Gorn, Ned Rothenberg, Shanir Blumenkrantz, Kenny Wessel, Brahim Fribgane, and Rudolph.                                                  Workshop w/Adam Rudolph Analysis of Improvisation Thursday, February 28 2008  PVPA  11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Academy of Ancient Music Saturday, February 23 2008 Concert Hall   8:00 pm $35, $25, $15; Five College Students $15, $10, $7; Youth 17 and under $12 Journey through time, and across the ocean, with one of the world's foremost period-instrument orchestras as it shines in a program that includes the music of Bach, telemann, and Handel. Join us for a pre-performance dinner at the University Club on campus. Seating begins at 5pm. This is an Angel Ticket event                                                  Open Rehearsal Saturday, February 23 2008  Concert Hall  5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Turtle Island Quartet with Stefon Harris, Divine Duke Tuesday, February 5 2008 Bowker Auditorium   7:30 pm $25, $15; Five College Students $10, $7; Yout 17 and under $12 The beautiful sacred music of jazz great Duke Ellington forms the backbone of this incredible project featuring the Grammy award winning Turtle Island Quartet and one of today’s most formidable jazz vibraphonists - Stefon Harris.                                                  Lec/Demo w/ Tom Reney Lathrop Retirement Community Monday, February 4, 2008  Lathrop Retirement Community  4:00 pm

Cherish the Ladies A Celtic Christmas Celebration Wednesday, December 12 2007 Concert Hall   7:30 pm $35, $25, $15; Five College Students $15, $10, $7; Youth 17 and under $12 With their spectacular blend of instrumental talents, beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements and stunning step dancing, this powerhouse group combines all the facets of Celtic culture in an immensely warm, humorous and entertaining event.

Blind Boys of Alabama Friday, November 30 2007 Concert Hall   8:00 pm $35, $25, $15; Five College Students $15; Youth 17 and under $15 The Blind Boys of Alabama have spread the spirit and energy of pure soul gospel music for over 60 years winning four Grammies along the way. If their low rumble and foot-stomping harmonies don’t move you, nothing will. This is an Angel Ticket event

Shaolin Warriors Tuesday, November 27 2007 Concert Hall   7:30 pm $35, $25, $15; Five College Students $15, $10, $7; Youth 17 and under $12 The Shaolin Warriors use their traditional training to showcase their versatile kicks, stunning flying swords, compact moves, and powerful martial arts prowess. A unique artistic performance not for the faint of heart! This is an Angel Ticket event

Dark Star Orchestra Unbroken Chain: The Grateful Dead in Music, Culture, and Memory Saturday, November 17 2007 Concert Hall   8:00 pm $30 $25, $20; Five College Students $20; Youth 17 and under $20 Paying homage to the Dead’s legendary sound with the Dark Star Orchestra, performing Grateful Dead classics in the same way that an orchestra interprets music of classical composers.

American Beauty Project Unbroken Chain: The Grateful Dead in Music, Culture, and Memory Friday, November 16 2007 Concert Hall   8:00 pm $35, $25, $15; Five College Students $15; Youth 17 and under $15 Paying homage to the Dead’s legendary sound, a roster of acclaimed artists including Ollabelle, Larry Campbell, Theresa Williams, Jim Lauderdale and Catherine Russell come together to recreate and perform songs from Workingman’s Dead and American Beauty.

Tosca Performed by Teatro Lirico D'Europa Sunday, November 4 2007 Concert Hall   3:00 pm $35, $25, $15; Five College Students $15, $10, $7; Youth 17 and under $12 Puccini’s tale of selfless love, Tosca, is a timeless masterpiece that shows the dark side of intensely, passionate love between an artist and his muse. Sung in Italian with English supertitles. Join us for the post-performance Italian dinner at the University Club on the Umass campus. This is an Angel Ticket event                                                  Gallery Talk by Loretta Yarlow In conjunction with Carolyn Webb: Dialogue with a Collection and Ex Libris: Matthew Higgs and Peter Wüthrich Sunday, November 4 2007  ,  Free for ticket holders to Tosca  2:30 pm

Rosanne Cash: Black Cadillac Saturday, October 20 2007 Concert Hall   8:00 pm $35, $25, $15; Five College Students $15; Youth 17 and under $15 Using the music from Black Cadillac as a roadmap, Black Cadillac: The Concert invites the audience on a stirring trip through the images, sounds, words and music of Cash’s graceful exploration of her personal and musical legacy.

Miguel Zenón Thursday, October 18 2007 Bowker Auditorium   7:30 pm $25, $15; Five College Students $10, $7; Youth 17 and under $12 This dazzling young alto saxophonist is a stellar example of the blends of energy, passion, intellect and spirit that ensures jazz’s continued relevance and growth. Miguel Zenón is a tour de force in contemporary jazz! This is an Angel Ticket event                                                  Lecture/Demonstration Jazz Theory and Improvisation Class Tuesday, October 16 2007  UMass Music Dept., FAC Room 152,  Free and Open to the Public for Observation  9:30 am to 10:45 am Jazz Workshop UMass Chamber Jazz Ensemble Tuesday, October 16 2007  UMass Music Dept., FAC Room 44,  Free and Open to the Public to Observe  8:30 pm to 10:00 pm Radio Interview at WMUA Java Jazz, with Ron Freshley sitting in for Ken Irwin Wednesday, October 17 2007  Listen to WMUA, 91.1 FM  10:00 am to 11:00 am Lecture/Demonstration and Jazz Workshop for ARHS jazz students Wednesday, October 17 2007    11:44 am to 1:14 pm Master Class w/UMass jazz students Thursday, October 18 2007  Bezanson Recital Hall  11:15 am to 12:15 pm

Salsa Party! Dance Party at Open Square in Holyoke Wednesday, October 17 2007     Join us for a free Community Salsa Party at Open Square in Holyoke, Wednesday, October 17th from 7-11pm. Featured will be Boston-based Combo Sabroso, a band that follows in the traditions of Eddie Palmieri and Tito Puente by incorporating layers of exciting jazz solos over relentless, energetic dance rhythms. Their repertoire includes compositions that range in style from Cha Cha to Danzon, from Bolero to Salsa, from Latin jazz to Plena. It's soul cleansing Latin dance music! Directions: http://www.opensquare.com/map_directions.php

Jose Limón Dance Company Friday, October 12 2007 Concert Hall   8:00 pm $35, $25, $15; Five College Students $15, $10, $7; Youth 17 and under $12 Hailed as "one of the world’s great dance companies," the company receives praises world-wide for its lyricism, fluidity, innovation, technical mastery and expansive movement. Please join us for the pre-show dinner at the University Club.                                                  Dance Master Class Mt. Holyoke College Thursday, October 11 2007     Dance Master Class UMass Thursday, October 11 2007     Dance Master Class Amherst College Thursday, October 11 2007     Post-Performance Talk w/ Carla Maxwell, Artistic Director and the company Friday, October 12 2007  Concert Hall after the performance

Noche Flamenca & Soledad Barrio Wednesday, October 3, 2007 Concert Hall   7:30 pm $35, $25, $15; Five College Students $15, $10, $7; Youth 17 and under $12 Experience the heart and soul of flamenco - its defiance against the world, its emotional tempests and its fierce heightened humanity. This is an Angel Ticket event                                                  Flamenco Film, various artists Landmark Film by Spanish filmmaker Carlos Saura (1995) Sunday, September 30, 2007  Herter Auditorium, Room 227,  Free and Open to the Public  5:00 pm to 6:50 pm Flamenco Master Class w/Ines Arrubla's advanced students Monday, October 1, 2007  Fine Arts Center Concert Hall Stage,  Free and Open to the Public to Observe  6:00 pm to 7:15 pm Flamenco Master Class at UMass w/5-College Students Tuesday, October 2, 2007  UMass Dance Dept., Totman Room 13,  Free and Open to the Public to Observe  11:30 am to 1:15 pm Potluck Dinner Dinner with the Flamencos! Tuesday, October 2, 2007  Jones Library Community Room,  Invitation Only  7:30 pm to 9:15 pm Pre-performance Talk w/Artistic Director Martin Santangelo of Noche Flamenca Wednesday, October 3, 2007  University Gallery,  Free and Open to the Public  6:30 pm to 7:15 pm

Kassys: Kommer (Grief) Thursday, September 27 - Friday, September 28, 2007 Bowker Auditorium   7:30 pm $25, $15; Five College Students $10, $7; Youth 17 and under $12 Using few words, precise physicality and humor, this half stage show and half film captures the sadness and accompanying awkwardness inherent in moments of grief and stress. This is an Angel Ticket event                                                  Post-Performance Talk w/the company, Kassys Thursday, September 27 2007  Bowker following performance   Six Discussion Sections with Theater 100 students Friday, September 28 2007    10:10 am to 11:00 am Post-Performance Talk w/the company, Kassys Friday, September 28 2007  Bowker following performance

Tiempo Libre Dance Party! Thursday, September 6, 2007 Campus Center Auditorium   8:00 pm Free Kick off the fall season with the incendiary sounds of Grammy-nominated Tiempo Libre. Mix, mingle, and move it to the irresistible, dance-inducing rhythms of the Miami-based Cuban powerhouse the Denver Post acclaimed "the top timba group in the United States today."

Australian Chamber Orchestra with cellist Pieter Wispelwey Saturday, April 21, 2007 Concert Hall   8:00 pm $40, $30, $15; Youth 17 and under: $12, Five College Students: $15, $10, $7 In a nod to past traditions, only the cellists are seated – the resulting sense of energy and individuality is one of the most commented-upon elements of an ACO concert experience. The program includes Corelli’s Concerto Grosso, Op. 6, No. 2, Vivaldi’s Concerto in B minor for Four Violins, Haydn’s Cello Concerto in C and Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence. This is an Angel Ticket event

Stephen Petronio Dance Company Thursday, April 12, 2007 Concert Hall   7:30 pm $35, $25, $15; Youth 17 and under: $12, Five College Students: $15, $10, $7 Petronio showcases a sharp, mean movement style and his company of dancers meets the challenge of his movement with boundless energy and fearlessness. The company performs Bloom, with music by singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright, who wrote the choral score for the piece drawing on the poetry of Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson. This is an Angel Ticket event                                                  Stephen Petronio - Dance Master Class for 5-College Dancers Wednesday, April 11, 2007  Hampshire College Main Dance Studio,  Free and open to the public for observation  1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Stephen Petronio - Talk back with the artist Thursday, April 12, 2007  FAC Concert Hall Immediately Following Performance

Vanguard Jazz Orchestra Saturday, March 31, 2007 Concert Hall   8:00 pm $35, $25, $15; Youth 17 and under: $12, Five College Students: $15, $10, $7 For over three decades the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra has been committed to engaging audiences in jazz and related American music experiences. This is an Angel Ticket event

Trio Mediaeval Thursday, March 29, 2007 Bowker Auditorium   7:30 pm $25, $15; Youth 17 and under: $12, Five College Students: $10, $7 Early mediaeval music from England and France with new works composed for the ensemble, as well as traditional Norwegian ballads and songs. This is an Angel Ticket event

Shakespeare's The Tempest Théâtre du Nouveau Monde and 4D Art Monday, March 12, 2007 Concert Hall   7:30 pm $35, $25, $15; Youth 17 and under: $15, Five College Students: $15 A theatrical spectacle that combines reality and virtual reality through the combination of live actors and holographic projections. From the moment the curtain rises, you will be astonished at the sight of the infamous storm conjured up by the vengeful Prospero. In French with English supertitles. This is an Angel Ticket event                                                  Tempest - Post-performance talk-back The Tempest Monday, March 12, 2007

Joffrey Ballet Monday, March 5, 2007 Concert Hall   7:30 pm $40, $30, $15; Youth 17 and under: $12, Five College Students: $15, $10, $7 The company will perform a mixed rep including Apollo a master work choreographed by George Balanchine, Deuce Coupe choreographed by Twyla Tharp and The Green Table, perhaps the most powerful and important anti-war statement ever created for the stage. Join us for a pre-show dinner at the University Club. This is an Angel Ticket event                                                  Joffrey Company Class Monday, March 5, 2007  Concert Hall  1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Joffrey Master Class Monday, March 5, 2007  Kendall Hall, Studio Theater, Mt. Holyoke College,  Free and open to the public  10:30 am to 12:00 pm

Natalie MacMaster Wednesday, February 28, 2007 Concert Hall   7:30 pm $35, $25, $15; Youth 17 and under: $15, Five College Students: $15 A fiddling, singing, and step-dancing fireball on stage, MacMaster never fails to bring down the house. Join us for a pre-show dinner at the University Club.

DBR & THE MISSION Thursday, February 15, 2007 Bowker Auditorium   7:30 pm $25, $15; Youth 17 and under: $12, Five College Students: $10, $7 A seamless blend of funk, rock, hip-hop and classical music from an amplified string quartet, DJ, keyboards, bass, drums and laptops. DBR is a classical-urban ambassador for the iPod generation. This is an Angel Ticket event                                                  DBR - Lec/Demo at PVPA Tuesday, February 13, 2007  Pioneer Valley Performing Arts High School  2:30 pm to 3:30 pm DBR - at Community Music School in Springfield working with their Presto Strings Program Tuesday, February 13, 2007  Community Music School, Springfield  4:30 pm to 6:00 pm DBR - Lec/Demo for The Lively Arts class (Music 150) CANCELLED - Snow Day Wednesday, February 14, 2007  Bowker Auditorium,  Free and open to the public  6:00 pm to 7:15 pm DBR - Mini performance at Northampton High School CANCELLED - Snow Day Wednesday, February 14, 2007  Northampton High School,  for NHS students  10:00 am to 12:00 pm DBR Pre-performance "tech-talk" Thursday, February 15, 2007    6:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Cirque Eloize Tuesday, February 6 - Wednesday, February 7, 2007 Concert Hall   7:30 pm $40, $30, $15; Youth 17 and under: $15, Five College Students: $15 Both on the ground and in the air, Cirque Eloize promises heart-stopping panache accompanied by an awesome mix of all things magical. On our stage, not only rain will fall; surprises will pour down as well. A special night for the entire family! This is an Angel Ticket event                                                  Cirque Eloize - Family reception and activity fun Wednesday, February 7, 2007    6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Momix Thursday, November 16, 2006 Concert Hall   7:30 pm $40, $30, $15; Youth 17 and under: $12, Five College Students: $15, $10, $7 Filled with acrobatic choreography, fantastical puppets by Michael Curry of the Lion King design team and an amazing array of light and sound effects, Lunar Sea transcends this dimension and reality. Join us for a pre-show dinner at the University Club. This is an Angel Ticket event                                                  Momix: Dance Master Class w/Tim Melady Wednesday, November 15, 2006  Totman Gym, Room 13,  Free and open to the public for observation  11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Paquito D'Rivera & The Assad Duo Dances from the New World Thursday, November 9, 2006 Concert Hall   7:30 pm $35, $25, $15; Youth 17 and under: $12, Five College Students: $15, $10, $7 NEA Jazz Masters on Tour presents Paquito D'Rivera and the Assad Duo. Paquito D’Rivera, four-time Grammy winner and number one Latin American saxophonist and clarinetest of our time, is joined by Brazilian brothers Sérgio and Odair Assad, one of the greatest guitar duos in memory for an extraordinary concert featuring compositions by D’Rivera, Villa-Lobos, Piazolla and others. This is an Angel Ticket event                                                  Paquito D’Rivera and the Assad Duo-Pre-performance talk Thursday, November 9, 2006    6:30 pm to 7:00 pm Paquito D'Rivera-Master Class Friday, November 10, 2006  BEZANSON RECITAL HALL (Location change!),  Free and open to the public  9:00 am to 10:00 am Assad-Guitar Master Class Friday, November 10, 2006  Herter 301,  Free and open to the public  9:00 am to 10:00 am

English Concert Wednesday, November 8, 2006 Concert Hall   7:30 pm $40, $30, $15; Youth 17 and under: $12, Five College Students: $15, $10, $7 Andrew Manze’s inspired leadership has been described as having ‘spontaneous freshness, exhilaration, sharpness of detail and sheer fun’. The ensemble’s distinctive mixture of informality with serious musical aims breathes new life into well known masterpieces and little known repertoire.                                                  Master Class with Violinist Andrew Manze Tuesday, November 7, 2006  Bezanson Recital Hall,  Free and open to the public  3:00 pm to 5:00 pm English Concert-Pre-performance talk with Andrew Manze Wednesday, November 8, 2006  University Gallery,  Free and open to the public  6:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Niyaz In collaboration with the Asian Arts & Culture Program Friday, November 3, 2006 Bowker Auditorium   8:00 pm $25, $15; Youth 17 and under: $12, Five College Students: $10, $7 The group performs the Farsi poetry of 13th century Sufi mystic Rumi and ancient Indian Urdu poetry to a hypnotic, ecstatic, and eminently danceable beat. Niyaz represents the best of both traditional world music and electronic music. This is an Angel Ticket event

Luma Theater Friday, October 27, 2006 Concert Hall   8:00 pm $35, $25, $15; Youth 17 and under $12; Five College Students: $15, $10, $7 Blending various physical disciplines with hi-tech illuminated objects, LUMA creates a ‘TechnoCircus’ that is born in the shadows and has audiences sitting on the edge of their seats with goggle eyes and slack jaws. This is an Angel Ticket event                                                  Luma - Juggling Master Class with members of Luma Theater Friday, October 27, 2006  Fine Arts Center Plaza,  Free and open to the public  1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Luma Theater-Post-performance talk-back Friday, October 27, 2006

Sean Jones Thursday, October 19, 2006 Bowker Auditorium   7:30 pm $25, $15; Youth 17 and under: $12, Five College Students: $10, $7 Chosen by Wynton Marsalis as lead trumpet for the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Jones is steeped heavily in 21st century modern bop where he delivers a rich, full bodied tone, lucid improvisations and passionate nuances. He is joined by his quartet for this performance. This is an Angel Ticket event                                                  Sean Jones: Master class for UMass trumpets Tuesday, October 17, 2006  FAC Room 44,  Free and open to the public  2:30 pm to 4:30 pm Sean Jones: Jazz Theory & Improv Class Tuesday, October 17, 2006  FAC Room 152,  Free and open to the public  9:30 am to 10:45 am Sean Jones: Jazz Arranging & Composition Class Tuesday, October 17, 2006  FAC Room 150,  Free and open to the public  1:25 pm to 2:15 pm Sean Jones: WMUA Interview w/Ken Irwin Wednesday, October 18, 2006  WMUA 91.1 FM  10:00 am to 11:00 am Sean Jones, Lecture/Demonstration w/Billy Taylor The Lively Arts, Music 150 Wednesday, October 18, 2006  Bezanson Recital Hall,  Limited seating available  6:00 pm to 7:25 pm Sean Jones: Lecture/Demonstration at ARHS Thursday, October 19, 2006  Amherst Regional High School Auditorium,  Free and open to the public  10:00 am to 11:30 am

SITI Company: A Midsummer Night's Dream Tuesday, October 3 - Wednesday, October 4, 2006 Bowker Auditorium   7:30 pm $35, $15; Youth 17 and under: $12, Five College Students: $15 This production is born in the land of John Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath. It is a place of migration and poverty, a stark yet beautiful place full of yearning and dreams. The enchantment appears as if by magic via the imagination of people who have nothing to share but their hopes and dreams. This is an Angel Ticket event                                                  SITI Company - Master Class for Theater Department Wednesday, October 4, 2006  Rand Theater,  For Theater students only  1:30 pm to 3:30 pm A Midsummer Night's Dream-Post-performance talk-back Wednesday, October 4, 2006

Mombasa Party / Royal Drummers of Burundi Friday, September 29, 2006 Concert Hall   8:00 pm $30, $25, $15, Youth 17 and under $12, Five College Students $15, $10, $7 Mombasa Party is a get-together of some of East Africa’s most well-known Taarab artists performing a wonderful mixture of Swahili and Indian film songs. They will be joined by one of the greatest percussion ensembles in the world - the Royal Drummers of Burundi. This is an Angel Ticket event

E=FAC²: 3rd Annual Festival of the Arts Presented by the Office of Student Affairs and Campus Life Thursday, May 4, 2006 Fine Arts Center Plaza and Lobby Rain or Shine   from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Free Come one, come all and celebrate artistic expression at UMass Amherst on a beautiful May afternoon. The 3rd Annual Festival of the Arts will feature student performances, interactive art, a small art exhibit, free food, and a great atmosphere. Support the arts at UMass Amherst, be amazed by student talent, and become an artist yourself.

E=FAC² WORLD PREMIER of MASS Ensemble's Critical Mass Thursday, May 4, 2006 Concert Hall   7:30 pm $30, $25, $15; Youth 17 and Under $10; Five College Students $15, $10, $7 Based on Einstein's theories, MASS Ensemble fuses music with technology, sculpture, dance and aerial performance to create a futuristic performing arts concert. This is an Angel Ticket event                                                  E=FAC²: Community Day Sunday, April 30, 2006  Fine Arts Center Plaza,  Free and open to the public  11:00 am to 3:00 pm E=FAC² - The Lively Arts Lecture for Music 150 Wednesday, May 3, 2006  Bezanson Recital Hall,  Free, with limited seating  6:00 pm to 7:15 pm

E=FAC²: Einstein Made (Relatively) Simple Lecture by Umass Physics Professor Guy Blaylock Wednesday, May 3, 2006 Flavin Hall, Insenberg School of Management Rm 137   from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Free Einstein was one of the towering scientific intellects of the 20th century. He was the designer of the theories of special and general relativity, and an important contributor to statistical mechanics, quantum mechanics and cosmology. It can be argued however, that he was first and foremost an artist. The impetus of his scientific genius was based on aesthetic principles of simplicity, completeness, and elegance. In this lecture we explore the scientific principles behind Einstein’s science, using them to illustrate both the similarities and differences with artistic creation.

E=FAC²: Arts in Business Lecture Special Fine Arts Center 30th Anniversary Event Tuesday, May 2, 2006 Campus Center Room 168   from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm free Join MASS Ensemble's Bill Close for a multimedia lecture on how major corporations integrate the arts into their business practice.

E=FAC²: Sound / Yoga Workshop MASS Ensemble Residency Monday, May 1, 2006 Fine Arts Center Plaza - Inside Lobby if Rain   from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Free Experience the healing practice of yoga with the giant earth harp providing the music. Led by MASS Ensemble artist and Los Angeles yoga teacher Andrea Brook.

E=FAC² : Film Einstein's Big Idea PBS Nova Presentation Monday, May 1, 2006 Flavin Hall, Isenberg School of Management Rm 137   from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm free A dramatization of the remarkable story behind the equation E = mc².

E=FAC²: The Art of Science Exhibit Special 30th Anniversary Event Sunday, April 30 - Friday, May 5, 2006 Student Union Gallery    Free Visit the Student Union Gallery where you can view truly astonishing images from science. From fantastic out reaches of space to the tiniest particles here on earth, these images are awe-inspiring. Courtesy of the UMass Physics Department and the Student Union Gallery. For more details on the exhibit click here. The gallery is open M-Th 10am-5pm, and Friday 10am-3pm, with special hours on Sunday, April 30, 11am-3pm.                                                  E=FAC²: The Art of Science Exhibit Opening Tuesday, May 2, 2006  Student Union Gallery,  Free  5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

E=FAC²: Community Day Special 30th Anniversary Event Sunday, April 30, 2006 Fine Arts Center Lobby, Plaza and Student Union Gallery   from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Free MASS Ensemble has been fusing music with technology, sculpture, dance and aerial performance for over a decade to create futuristic performing arts concerts. The group whose performance Critical Mass is based on Einstein's theories will be stringing a giant playable earth harp from the roof of the Fine Arts Center building to the plaza. We have planned many exciting events to coincide with the five-day MASS Ensemble residency. Come help us celebrate the installation of the earth harp, the joy of physics, and the Fine Art Center's 30th anniversary witha fun day for the entire family. Bring the family, bring a lawn chair and bring your Einstein impersonation. Click here for the schedule of Community Day events.

Children of Uganda Wednesday, April 26, 2006 Concert Hall   7:30 pm Tickets: $35, $25, $15; Youth 17 and Under: $10 Five College Students: $15, $10, $7 Hailed as "first rate" and "inspiring" by The New York Times, Children of Uganda returns to the Fine Arts Center for an evening filled with celebration through dance and song. Ranging in age from 8-18, the 20-member troupe led by Peter Kasula has toured the US biennially since 2002, performing in dozens of cities across the country and at hundreds of venues. The Children of Uganda's exuberant and powerful programs tell the stories and history, the legends and beliefs of East Africa. "Given sorrow, they have made beauty. With nothing more than sticks and drums and their own bare feet, they have made art. Their performance brought the audience to their feet, cheering and stomping and whistling for more…" Boston Globe This is an Angel Ticket event                                                  Children of Uganda - United Way Reception Demonstration for United Way Tuesday, April 25, 2006  Fine Arts Center Lobby,  Invitation Only  5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Children of Uganda - American International College Panel Discussion and Demonstration Wednesday, April 26, 2006  Karen Sprague Cultural Arts Center/Esther B. Griswold Theatre,  Free and open to the public  10:00 am to 11:30 am Children of Uganda - Director's Circle Reception Reception for donors and FAC board members Wednesday, April 26, 2006  Chancellor's House,  Invitation Only  5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Jason Moran, piano Billy Taylor Jazz Residency Thursday, April 6, 2006 Bowker Auditorium   7:30 pm Tickets: $30, $15; Youth 17 and Under: $10 Five College Students: $10, $7 Recently named "Up and Coming Artist of the Year" by the Jazz Journalists Association, 27-year-old pianist Jason Moran has already built a reputation as a jazz original-so well versed in the music's history that he uses the tradition to adventurously chart his own singular path. Don’t miss this rising star and his quartet. Influenced by opera, classical, rap, world music, fine art, and film, Jason Moran "has assimilated piano techniques of eight decades, devising a personal music that refuses to acknowledge stylistic prejudices." The Village Voice

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir Tuesday, March 14, 2006 Concert Hall   7:30 pm Tickets: $35, $25, $15; Youth 17 and Under: $10 Five College Students: $15, $10, $7 Under the direction of Paul Hillier, Artistic Director and Chief Conductor, the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir returns to the Fine Arts Center with another program of intriguing and beautiful music. Founded in 1981, the repertoire of the choir ranges from Gregorian chants to late baroque and 20th century music. For their encore performance, the choir will be joined by nine musicians for a concert of Arvo Pärt’s classic "Miserere," the Vespers (from The All Night Vigil, Op.39) by Rachmaninov and a Mass by Poulenc. "Twenty-seven mesmerizing voices--and music of sustained beauty that's sustenance for the soul." -- The Toronto Star

Maria Schneider Orchestra Saturday, March 11, 2006 Concert Hall   8:00 pm Tickets: $40, $30, $15; Youth 17 and Under: $10 Five College Students: $15, $10, $7 Winner of the 2005 Grammy award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album, the Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra is a new leader in the world of jazz. Founded in 1993, the Orchestra performs at jazz festivals and concert halls across the U.S. and Europe, as well as in Brazil and Macau. In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Fine Arts Center, we are co-commissioning a new work by Maria Schneider that will be performed at their premiere Center Series concert. This performance is part of a day-long high school jazz festival sponsored by the Fine Arts Center and UMass Department of Music and Dance. This is an Angel Ticket event

Jonathan Biss, Piano Thursday, March 9, 2006 Bowker Auditorium   7:30 pm Tickets $25, $15; Youth 17 and Under: $10 Five College Students: $10, $7 American pianist Jonathan Biss, at the age of twenty-three, has already established a flourishing international reputation with his performances throughout North America and Europe. His exceptional promise has been recognized with the Gilmore Young Artist Award, Avery Fisher Career Grant, and Lincoln Center’s Martin E. Segal Award. He was the first and only American chosen to participate in the BBC’s New Generation Artist program. Performances with major symphony orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, exceptional chamber ensembles, and acclaimed recital performances, he is poised to become a leader in the next generation of pianists -- come and hear for yourself! "A huge talent -- an extraordinary virtuoso." The Baltimore Sun This is an Angel Ticket event                                                  Jonathan Biss - Piano Master Class Tuesday, March 7, 2006  UMass  11:15 am to 12:05 pm Jonathan Biss - TLA Lecture Demonstration The Lively Arts Wednesday, March 8, 2006  Bezanson Recital Hall,  Free and open to the public (limited seating)  6:00 pm to 7:15 pm Jonathan Biss - Composer / Performer Dialogue Jonathan Biss and Professor Lewis Spratlan Wednesday, March 8, 2006  Buckley Recital Hall Amherst College,  free and open to the public  4:00 pm to 5:15 pm Jonathan Biss - Lecture/Demonstration Music 100 Wednesday, March 8, 2006  Bezanson Recital Hall,  Free and open to the public  1:25 pm to 2:15 pm

Helikon Opera in Die Fledermaus By Johann Strauss Wednesday, February 15, 2006 Concert Hall   7:30 pm Tickets: $40, $30, $15; Youth 17 and Under: $10 Five College Students: $15, $10, $7 Considered by many to be the greatest of all Austrian operettas, Die Fledermaus (The Bat) will delight audiences with its waltzes, arias and bubbling exuberance. Mistaken identities, flirtations at a masked ball, elegant frivolities and confusions of all kinds provide a hilarious vehicle for some of the most captivating music ever written. Based in Moscow, the Helikon Opera has established an international reputation for staging dazzling productions of classic and modern operas. Helikon’s distinctive identity is founded in a passionate commitment to superior acting and vocal excellence.

The Flying Karamazov Brothers Friday, February 10, 2006 Concert Hall   8:00 pm Tickets: $35, $25, $15; Youth 17 and Under: $15 Five College Students: $15 The Flying Karamazov Brothers have been "in the biz" since 1973 performing everywhere, from their early days on the streets of San Francisco to more recent appearances on Broadway. For their Center Series encore performance, they will present "LIFE - A Guide to the Perplexed." This is a series of parables designed to help one survive the modern world. Of course these are parables as seen through the prism of Karamazovian eyes - so don't expect the unexpected, don't even expect the expected, just don't expect and we won't have to clean up after you. "LIFE - A Guide for the Perplexed," is a skill-filled romp through the stages of life. "Their self-imposed recipe of good juggling and bad jokes in irresistible to Karamazov addicts such as myself I think they have a touch of genius to them."- Clive Barnes, New York Post This is an Angel Ticket event

St. Lawrence String Quartet Tuesday, February 7, 2006 Bowker Auditorium   7:30 pm Tickets: $30, $15; Youth 17 and Under: $10 Five College Students: $10, $7 Geoff Nuttall, violin, Barry Shiffman, violin, Lesley Robertson, viola, Christopher Costanza, cello Having walked on stage together over 1500 times in the past fifteen years the St. Lawrence String Quartet has established itself among the world-class chamber ensembles of its generation. In their first Center Series program, they performed with Pilobolus. This time the stage is theirs alone when they perform the Mozart Quartet K. 575, Schumann Quartet No. 1, and "Yiddishbbuk" by the celebrated Argentinean-American composer Osvaldo Golijov. "A sound that has just about everything one wants from a quartet, most notably precision, warmth and an electricity that conveys the excitement of playing whatever is on their stands at the moment." --The New York Times This is an Angel Ticket event                                                  St Lawrence Pre-Concert Talk Tuesday, February 7, 2006    6:45 pm St. Lawrence Master Class Tuesday, February 7, 2006  Bowker Auditorium,  Open to Public  4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company Thursday, February 2, 2006 Concert Hall   7:30 pm Tickets: $40, $30, $15; Youth 17 and Under: $10 Five College Students: $15, $10, $7 Opposite ideals collide in Bill T. Jones’ new highly charged evening-length work, Blind Date. With a raw examination of patriotism at its core, Jones is fascinated by honor, sacrifice, duty, loyalty, and service to a cause larger than oneself -- values all but lost among our modern world -- yet he spins patriotism on its head to reveal its underbelly of zealous passion, nationalistic fervor, and misguided wars. Performed by his technically stunning 10-member company, guest actors, and live music, the work also includes an evocative landscape of primary colors and video projections to the music of composer Daniel Bernard Roumain. This is an Angel Ticket event                                                  Bill T. Jones Master Class for the 5 College Dance Department Thursday, February 2, 2006  Scott Gym Dance Studio, Smith College,  Free and open to the public for viewing  10:30 am to 12:00 pm Bill T. Jones Post-Performance Talk Thursday, February 2, 2006  Concert Hall following performance

Arlo Guthrie's Alice's Restaurant 40th Anniversary Massacree Tour 2005 Thursday, November 17, 2005 Concert Hall   7:30 pm Tickets: $40, $30, $15; Youth 17 and Under: $15 Five College Students: $15 "You can get anything you want…"at the 40th anniversary celebration of Arlo Guthrie’s epic ballad "The Alice’s Restaurant Massacree." Guthrie will be joined by the Mammals, and accompanied by a band featuring special guests Abe Guthrie and Gordon Titcomb. It all started on Thanksgiving Day in 1965 in Stockbridge, MA, when Arlo first began working on the song that inspired a whole generation’s commitment to social consciousness and activism. Don’t miss this performance that will also include old favorites such as Ring-Around-A-Rosy Rag, the Motorcycle Song, Coming Into Los Angeles and many more! This is an Angel Ticket event                                                  Alice's Restaurant, the movie Go back to where it all began… Tuesday, November 15, 2005  Academy of Music, Northampton,  $5  6:45 pm

CHI Wednesday, November 9, 2005 Concert Hall   7:30 pm Tickets: $35, $25, $15; Youth 17 and Under: $15 Five College Students: $15 Back by popular demand! This show sold-out two seasons ago and had the audience on the edge of their seats and their jaws on the floor the entire time. Featuring members of the award winning Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe, CHI brings a breathtaking fusion of acrobatics and martial arts from Shanghai to audiences across North America. The 40-member company combines intense strength and impeccable balance with a profound spirituality. These phenomenal gymnasts, dancers, tumblers, and jugglers use their own "chi" to focus their bodies and minds to work in perfect harmony. The result is pure magic. This is an Angel Ticket event

Lark String Quartet Thursday, November 3, 2005 Bowker Auditorium   7:30 pm Tickets: $30, $15; Youth 17 and Under: $10 Five College Students: $10, $7 Maria Bachmann, violin, Deborah Buck, violin, Kathryn Lockwood, viola, Astrid Schween, cello The Lark Quartet, now in its twentieth concert season, enjoys a reputation as an ensemble of the highest artistic integrity and versatility. For their Center Series encore performance they will perform a program titled American Landscape, featuring Spiritual Fantasy #12 by our Director Emeritis, Fred Tillis. The program will also include works by Bolcom, Gershwin, and Ellington. This is an Angel Ticket event                                                  Lark-Master Class Friday, November 4, 2005  Bezanson Recital Hall,  This event is free and open to the public.  9:00 am to 11:00 am

7 Stages performing "MASTER HAROLD" and the boys Tuesday, November 1, 2005 Bowker Auditorium   7:30 pm Tickets: $30, $15; Youth 17 and Under: $15 Five College Students: $15 7 Stages’ production of "MASTER HAROLD"…and the boys, by Athol Fugard, launches the Atlanta based company’s first tour. Universally recognized as Athol Fugard’s finest, the play unfolds on one rainy afternoon in 1950 South Africa where a 17 year old white youth of privilege must choose how to deal with the new laws of apartheid and his relationship with Sam, one of the black men who runs his family-owned tea room and who has been a surrogate father to him. Together, they teach each other a lot about the world storming around them.                                                  Master Harold - Master Class Wednesday, November 2, 2005  Theater Department Room 204  1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Zurich Chamber Orchestra Guest Artist guitarist Sharon Isbin Thursday, October 27, 2005 Concert Hall   7:30 pm Tickets: $40, $30, $15; Youth 17 and Under: $10 Five College Students: $15, $10, $7 Returning to the United States after more than two decades, The Zurich Chamber Orchestra with its innovative Conductor and Artistic Director Howard Griffiths perform with Grammy award winning guitarist Sharon Isbin. Acclaimed for her extraordinary lyricism, technique and versatility, Sharon Isbin has been hailed as "the pre-eminent guitarist of our time." Their program of Baroque works for guitar and orchestra features concerti by Bach, Vivaldi and Albinoni.

Martha Graham Dance Company Wednesday, October 19, 2005 Concert Hall   7:30 pm $40, $30, $15; Youth 17 and Under: $15 Five College Students: $15 The Martha Graham Dance Company is the oldest and most celebrated contemporary dance company in the world. A true American original, Graham created an art form and a repertory of nearly 200 works – putting her creative output on par with Picasso and Stravinsky. Since its inception, the Martha Graham Dance Company has received international acclaim from audiences in over 50 countries throughout North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. One of the great companies of the world Anna Kisselgoff, Dance Critic in Chief of The New York Times This is an Angel Ticket event                                                  Martha Graham: Film & Discussion Sunday, October 16, 2005  Jones Library - Large Meeting Room,  Free and Open to the Public  6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Martha Graham - Master Class w/Professor Billbob Brown Wednesday, October 19, 2005  Totman Hall  1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Spanish Harlem Orchestra Thursday, October 6, 2005 Concert Hall   7:30 pm $35, $25, $15; Youth 17 and Under: $10 Five College Students: $15, $10, $7 The 2005 Grammy winner for "Best Salsa Album," the Spanish Harlem Orchestra has quickly established itself as one of the pillars of contemporary Latin music. Using the most accomplished players in the New York Latino community, pianist and arranger Oscar Hernandez carries on the tradition with outstanding performers like Ray De La Paz, Willie Torres, and Marco Bermudez handling vocals as well as many of the top musicians on the Latin music scene. This is an Angel Ticket event

Bamberger Symphoniker Jonathan Nott, Conductor; Pierre-Laurent Aimard, Piano Thursday, May 5, 2005 Concert Hall   7:30 pm $40,30,15; 17 and under $10 Five College Students $15, 10, 7 The Bamberger Symphoniker from Germany is known for an exuberant style and discipline, virtuosity and sensitivity.For this performance, the orchestra with conductor Jonathan Nott is joined by pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard for a performance of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major and Ligeti Etudes. The orchestra will also perform Beethoven’s Leonore Overture No. 3. This is an Angel Ticket event

The Full Monty Thursday, April 14, 2005 Concert Hall   7:30 pm $45, 35, 15; 17 and under $15 Five College Students $15 The Full Monty is Broadway’s smash hit musical about six good buddies whose desperate plan to get their lives back together requires them to triumph over their fears, their nerves and their clothes. Please note: This performance contains brief, male nudity.

Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra Led by Arturo O’Farrill Saturday, April 9, 2005 Concert Hall   8:00 pm $40, 30, 15; 17 and under $10; Five College Students $15, 10, 7 The Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra is the newest ensemble of the renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center. Experience how the music of Machito, Mario Bauza, Chico O'Farrill, Rene Hernandez, Antonio Carols Jobim, and other Latin greats ignited the dance floor and revolutionized Jazz. This is an Angel Ticket event

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Wednesday, March 2, 2005 Concert Hall   7:30 pm $40, 30, 15; 17 and under $10, Five College Students $15, 10, 7 Recognized worldwide for its exuberant, athletic, and eclectic repertory, Hubbard Street incorporates diverse influences from ballet to American musical theatre to cutting-edge choreography This is an Angel Ticket event                                                  Hubbard Street Master Class Jamy Meek Hubbard Street Dancer Wednesday, March 2, 2005  UMass Dance Dept.Totman Hall

Julie Albers, Cello Thursday, February 17, 2005 Bowker Auditorium   7:30 pm $25, 15; 17 and under $10, Five College Students $10, 7 Cellist Julie Albers is already recognized for superlative artistry, intense musicianship and charismatic performing style far beyond her 23 years. She will be accompanied by Angela Jia Kim, pianist.                                                  Julie Albers Master Class UMass Cello Master Class Tuesday, February 15, 2005  Bezanson Recital Hall,  free and open to the public  11:15 am to 12:20 pm Julie Albers Residency, CMS, Springfield Master Class with String Students Tuesday, February 15, 2005  Community Music School, Springfield  4:00 pm to 5:30 pm Julie Albers Residency, Amherst Regional High Lecture/Demonstration Tuesday, February 15, 2005  Amherst Regional High School  1:20 pm to 2:20 pm Julie Albers Residency, Forest Park Middle School Lecture/Demonstration Wednesday, February 16, 2005  Forest Park Middle School, Springfield  10:00 am to 11:00 am Julie Albers-The Lively Arts Lecture/Demonstration for The Lively Arts class Wednesday, February 16, 2005  Bezanson Recital Hall  6:00 pm to 7:15 pm

Ysaÿe String Quartet Beethoven Quartet Cycle Saturday, February 12, 2005 Bowker Auditorium   8:00 pm $25, 15; 17 and under $10, Five College Students $10, 7 Plan to join the Quartet for a pre-concert talk at 7:15pm. Viennese Coffee and desserts will be available for purchase. The Ysaÿe Quartet captured international attention when it became the first French quartet ever to win the Grand Prize at the Evian (now Bordeaux) International String Quartet Competition in 1988.Join us for the grand celebration of this timeless music.

Soweto Gospel Choir Monday, February 7, 2005 Concert Hall   7:30 pm $30, 25, 15; 17 and under $10; Five College Students $15, 10, 7 SOLD OUT Direct from South Africa, the 32-member strong Soweto Gospel Choir sings, sways, and swoops through a concert of traditional African gospel music to music by Otis Redding and the soul-styled reggae of Jimmy Cliff. This is an Angel Ticket event

Bring In ‘Da Noise, Bring In ‘Da Funk CANCELLED Wednesday, February 2 - Thursday, February 3, 2005 SHOW IS CANCELLED   7:30 pm $45, 35, 15; 17 and under $15, Five College Students $15 We regret that the company has cancelled the tour. This is an Angel Ticket event

St. Petersburg Ice Ballet The Nutcracker Friday, December 3 - Saturday, December 4, 2004 Concert Hall   7:30 pm $40, $30, $15; 17 and under $15, Five College Students $15, $10, $7 This magical production has all the familiar elements of The Nutcracker, with one difference: the choreography by Konstantin Rassadin will be performed by ice skating dancers on the stage of the Fine Arts Center. This is an Angel Ticket event

Ying String Quartet Beethoven Quartet Cycle Sunday, November 21, 2004 Bowker   7:30 pm $25, 15; 17 and under $10, Five College Students $10, 7 These youthful and unpretentious proponents of chamber music are the Quartet in Residence at the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester. This is an Angel Ticket event                                                  Ying Master Class Monday, November 22, 2004  UMass Music Department, FAC room 44  9:15 am to 11:00 am

The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet Sunday, November 7, 2004 Bowker Auditorium   7:30 pm $30, 15; 17 and under $10, Five College Students $10, 7 Recognized as one of America's premier instrumental ensembles, the L.A. Guitar Quartet is one of the most charismatic and versatile groups performing today. Popularly known as the LAGQ, these four virtuosi bring a new energy to the concert stage with their eclectic programs and dynamic musical interplay. This is an Angel Ticket event

Luciana Souza: Brazilian Duos with Romero Lubambo, guitar Thursday, November 4, 2004 Bowker Auditorium   7:30 pm $25, 15; 17 and under $10, Five College Students $10, 7 One of Brazil's leading singers and interpreters, Luciana Souza transcends traditional boundaries around musical styles, offering solid roots in jazz, sophisticated lineage in world music and an enlightened approach to classical repertoire and new music. This is an Angel Ticket event                                                  Luciana Souza- Jazz Arranging and Composition Class Tuesday, November 2, 2004  UMass Music Department, FAC room 150  1:25 pm to 2:15 pm Lubambo Guitar Master Class Tuesday, November 2, 2004  UMass Music Department, FAC room 157  2:30 pm to 4:00 pm Luciana Souza-FAC Board Meeting Wednesday, November 3, 2004  UMass Campus Center  12:00 pm to 1:30 pm Luciana Souza- Vocal Jazz Master Class Wednesday, November 3, 2004  UMass Music Department, FAC room 157  3:35 pm to 4:40 pm Luciana Souza-The Lively Arts Wednesday, November 3, 2004  UMass, Bezanson Recital Hall  6:00 pm to 7:15 pm

Stanislavsky Opera Company La Traviata Wednesday, October 27, 2004 Concert Hall   7:30 pm $40, 30, 15; 17 and under $10, Five College Students $15, 10, 7 This large company, one of Russia’s best, performs with a live orchestra in Italian with English supertitles projected above the stage.

AXIS Dance Company Thursday, October 7, 2004 Concert Hall   7:30 pm $30, 25, 15; 17 and under $10; Five College Students $15, 10, 7 AXIS Dance Company thrills audiences with a new form of contemporary dance, bringing to the stage a dynamic, powerful, and innovative repertory for dancers with and without disabilities. Internationally known for its high artistic and educational standards and its innovative movement vocabulary, AXIS has been featured in WNET’s nationally-broadcast production of "People in Motion" and in the Olympic Arts Festival in Salt Lake City, Utah. Performance will be followed by a Talk-Back with the dancers. This is an Angel Ticket event                                                  AXIS-Master Class, Amherst Tuesday, October 5, 2004  Webster Hall, Amherst College  11:00 am to 1:00 pm AXIS Master Class, Hampshire Tuesday, October 5, 2004  Music and Dance Building, Hampshire College  12:30 pm to 2:00 pm AXIS K-12 Teacher Workshop Tuesday, October 5, 2004  UMass Fine Arts Center Concert Hall Lobby and Stage  3:45 pm to 6:00 pm AXIS Video Presentation and Dance Demo Wednesday, October 6, 2004  The Forum (Building C), Holyoke Community College  11:00 am to 12:00 pm AXIS Integrated Dance/Movement Class, AIC Wednesday, October 6, 2004  Health Science Complex, American International College  1:30 pm to 2:30 pm AXIS Integrated Dance/Movement Class, HCC Wednesday, October 6, 2004  The Forum (Building C), Holyoke Community College  12:30 pm to 1:45 pm AXIS Creative Dance/Movement Class, HCC Wednesday, October 6, 2004  The Forum (Building C), Holyoke Community College  2:00 pm to 3:15 pm AXIS Integrated Dance/Movement Class Springfield College Friday, October 8, 2004  Springfield College  2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

El Chonchón performing Juan Romeo & Julieta Maria Wednesday, September 29 - Thursday, September 30, 2004 Rand Theater   7:30 pm $ 25, 15; 17 and under $10, Five College Students $10, 7 This is a charming, funny, and true-to-the-Bard version of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet", using puppets to portray the main characters. Thursday's performance will be in Spanish. This is an Angel Ticket event                                                  Puppetry Presentation Wednesday, September 29, 2004  Rand Theater  3:35 pm to 4:25 pm Puppetry Presentation Thursday, September 30, 2004  Rand Theater  2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Tap Dogs: Rebooted Thursday, September 23 - Friday, September 24, 2004 Concert Hall   7:30 pm $45, 35, 15; 17 and under $15, Five College Students $15 Tap Dogs Rebooted marks the return of this Australian, tap dancing sensation -- this time with a co-ed cast! There is a sense of ‘anything you can do I can do better’ that goes on throughout the show. This is a roller coaster ride of high adrenaline, rockin’ music, and a funky, strong, sexy cast with incredible tapping feats. This is an Angel Ticket event

Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich All Brahms Concert, David Zinman, Music Director and Conductor Leif Ove Andsnes, Piano Friday, April 30, 2004 Concert Hall at 8 p.m.    $40, $30, $15; 17 and under $15 Five College Students $15 Performing Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1 in d minor, Op. 15 by and Symphony No. 2, the historic Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich celebrates the music of one of its early conductors, Johannes Brahms.

Miami City Ballet Balanchine Centennial Celebration Performance Edward Villella, Artistic Director Tuesday, April 20, 2004 Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m.    $40, $30, $15; 17 and under $15 Five College Students $15, $10, $7 In its eighteenth season, Miami City Ballet is an acknowledged force in the international dance world - - a must see, world-caliber company directed by legendary dancer Edward Villella.                                                  Miami City Ballet masterclass April 20, 2004  Umass, Totman,  Participation open only to Five College Dance students. The general public is welcome to observe.   Miami City Ballet: lecture April 20, 2004  University Gallery, UMass,  Free and open to the public.

Rockapella Wednesday, April 7, 2004 Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m.    $25, $20, $15; 17 and under $10 Five College Students $15, $10, $7 As the undisputed kings of contemporary a cappella music, Rockapella continues to offer proof to everyone of their boundless ability to inspire and attract devoted fans, new and old.

Othello performed by The Guthrie Theater Friday, April 2 - Saturday, April 3, 2004 Concert Hall at 8 p.m.    $40, $30, $15; 17 and under $15 Five College Students $15 Powers collide in Shakespeare’s poetic tragedy Othello. Join Minnesota’s Guthrie Theater for this riveting story of passion, manipulation and betrayal. Othello reveals a complex world in which social order, racial politics, and personal ambitions push the treacherous Iago to destroy Othello and his wife Desdemona.                                                  Lecture by Joe Dowling, Artistic Director of the Guthrie Theater Thursday, March 11, 2004  Rand Theater Umass,  Free and open to the public.   The Art of the Audience Monday, March 29, 2004  UMass Theater 100,  Open only to students in UMass Theater 100   Production Discussion Monday, March 29, 2004  Belchertown High School,  Open only to selected students from Belchertown High School   Technical Careers in Theater Monday, March 29, 2004  Pioneer Valley Performing Arts High School,  Open only to students from PVPA.   Lighting design presentation Monday, March 29, 2004  Hampshire College,  Open only to students in the Lighting Design class.   The Rehearsal Process Tuesday, March 30, 2004  Umass,  Open only to students in UMass class "Performance Theory"   Shakespearean Verse master class Tuesday, March 30, 2004  Amherst College, Webster Hall Studio 3,  Open only to 20 Amherst College Theater students   From Page to Stage Tuesday, March 30, 2004  Amherst Regional High School,  Open only to 20 English students at Amherst Regional High School   Amherst Club Tuesday, March 30, 2004  Hickory Ridge, South Amherst,  Open only to members of the Amherst Club   Page to Stage Tuesday, March 30, 2004  Hampshire College,  Open only to Hampshire College Students enrolled in the class "From Page to Stage."   Acting Workshop Tuesday, March 30, 2004  Amherst Regional High School,  Open only to 20 drama students at Amherst Regional High School   Art of the Audience Tuesday, March 30, 2004  Smith College, Wright Auditorium,  Free and open to the public   Character Development master class Wednesday, March 31, 2004  Smith College,  Open only to Smith College Theater students. Additional spaces are available to 5 College Theater students. Please call Joan Maxson to register at 585.3204   The Art of the Audience Wednesday, March 31, 2004  Umass Bezanson Recital Hall,  Open only to students enrolled in Music 150, The Lively Arts.   Vocal Health master class Wednesday, March 31, 2004  Mt. Holyoke College Theater Department,  Open only to students in Performance I. Additional space is available to 5 College Theater students. Please call Prof. Julia Whitworth to register at 538. 2658.   Presentation on Careers in Stage Management Wednesday, March 31, 2004  Umass Theater Department,  Open only to students in Theater 197A   Performing Shakespeare master class Wednesday, March 31, 2004  Mt. Holyoke College,  Open only to students in Performance II. Additional spaces are available to 5 College Theater students. Please call Prof. Julia Whitworth at 538. 2658 to register   Improvisation Workshop Wednesday, March 31, 2004  Amherst College,  Open only to improvisation group members from Amherst College.   Dialogue Session - Race and Gender Issues in Othello Thursday, April 1, 2004  Amherst College - Cole Assembly Hall in Converse Library,  Free and open to the public   Career Conversations Thursday, April 1, 2004  Umass Theater Department, Curtain Theater,  Open only to 5 College Theater majors.   Pre-show Talk Friday, April 2, 2004  Fine Arts Center Concert Hall, University Gallery,  Open to that evening's ticket holders   Sound design and operation 4/2/04, 2004  Concert Hall following performance,  Open to students enrolled in designated course   Pre-show Talk Saturday, April 3, 2004  Fine Arts Center Concert Hall, University Gallery,  Open to that evening's ticket holders   Shakespeare Symposium Saturday, April 3, 2004  Amherst Renaissance Center,  Free and open to the public. Advanced registration is required by calling 413.577.3600 by March 30.

Cavalleria Rusticana and I Pagliacci Opera Verdi Europa Sunday, March 7, 2004 Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m.    $40, $30, $15; 17 and under $15 Five College Students $15, $10, $7 Gaining international recognition on many of the world’s most prestigious opera stages, Opera Verdi is based on the great traditions of opera in Bulgaria. Cavalleria Rusticana unfolds into a twisted interplay between past and present lovers, professions of love, betrayal and a final, fateful duel.

Bella Notte Classical Palate Sunday, March 7, 2004 Hickory Ridge Country Club, South Amherst at 5pm    Join us for a pre-opera dinner featuring Italian cuisine that would make Pagliacci weep for joy. Hickory Ridge Country Club, South Amherst

Salzburg Marionette Theater Wednesday, March 3 - Thursday, March 4, 2004 Bowker Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.    $30, $15; 17 and under $15 Five College Students $15 The world's most renowned marionette company returns for two Center Series performances. The Salzburg Marionette Theater regularly performs to recordings of 18th and 19th century operas made by the world’s leading orchestras and singers.

Dave Holland Big Band Saturday, February 28, 2004 Concert Hall at 8 p.m.    $35, $25, $15; 17 and under $15 Five College Students $15, $10, $7 Don’t miss this special performance by the 2003 Grammy Award Winner for the best large jazz ensemble album, the Dave Holland Big Band! Dave Holland is one of the most acclaimed and accomplished legacies in contemporary jazz.                                                  High School Jazz Festival February 28, 2004  Concert Hall and UMass Music Dept.

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo Thursday, February 26, 2004 Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m.    $35, $25, $15; 17 and under $15 Five College Students $15, $10, $7 To the delight and amusement of their faithful followers, the 15-strong all-male dancers of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo have brought a new spin to classical ballet, with much loved works such as Swan Lake, The Dying Swan and Paquita, parodied and performed like no other company.

Pacifica Quartet Simin Ganatra, violin, Sibbi Bernhardsson, violin, Masumi Per Rostad, viola, and Brandon Vamos, cello Beethoven Quartet Cycle Thursday, February 12, 2004 Bowker Auditorium at 7:30 p.m    $25, $15; 17 and under $10 Five College Students $10, $7 Heralded as one of today’s most dynamic and exciting young string quartets, the Pacifica Quartet has built an enviable reputation for its brilliant ensemble work and exuberant and impassioned interpretations. The quartet will perform Op. 74 and 131 of Beethoven.                                                  Pacifica Quartet pre-talk February 12, 2004  Bowker Auditorium,  Free and open to that evening's patrons.   Pacifica Quartet master classes Friday, February 13, 2004  Bowker Auditorium 11:30AM - 1PM,  Participation is restricted to UMass Music Majors. General public is welcome to observe.   Pacifica Quartet: Careers in Music February 14, 2004  Bezanson Recital Hall, UMass Music Department,  Open to music educators and high school and college students interested in a career in music.   Pacifica Quartet Children's Presentation February 14, 2004  Jones Library: Large Meeting Room,  Free and open to families with children ages 5 and up.

Chi Thursday, February 5, 2004 Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m.    $35, $25, $15; 17 and under $15 Five College Students $15 A breathtaking fusion of acrobatics and martial arts from Shanghai, China come together for Chi. Combining these disciplines with enchanting music, stage design and spectacular lighting, "Chi" is a journey beyond space and time to discover a harmony between humankind and nature and to the celebration of life itself.

Krasnoyarsk National Dance Company Of Siberia Thursday, November 13, 2003 Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m.    $35, $25, $15; 17 and under $10 Five College Students $15, $10, $7 Performing Siberian dances to live music, the Krasnoyarsk National Dance Company captivates audiences with their vivid character portrayals, the musical movements, and the fanciful patterns of the choreographic design. The dances follow one after another in a kaleidoscope like manner.

Talich String Quartet Jan Talich, Jr., violin, Petr Macecek, violin, Vladimir Bukac, viola, and Petr Prause, cello Beethoven Quartet Cycle Saturday, November 8, 2003 Bowker Auditorium at 8 p.m.    $25, $15; 17 and under $10 Five College Students $10, $7 The Talich Quartet has been considered for many years to be one of the world´s finest string quartets. In addition to being famous for their interpretation of Czech music, they have a very wide - ranging repertoire.                                                  Talich String Quartet pre-talk November 8, 2003  Bowker Audtiorium,  Free and open to that evening's patrons.   Talich String Quartet Master Class Saturday, November 8, 2003  UMass Music Department,  Open to all to observe

Pilobolus with the St. Lawrence String Quartet Wednesday, November 5, 2003 Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m.    $40, $30, $15; 17 and under $10 Five College Students $15, $10, $7 Acclaimed for its stunning inventiveness, drama and humor, Pilobolus has been winning over critics and audiences for almost 30 years with its provocative, weightless, mind-boggling acts of physical dexterity. Their daring works are designed not merely to show off the human body but to challenge it, to exploit its sculptural properties, and to re-shape it.                                                  Pilobolus Master Class Wednesday, November 5, 2003  Mt. Holyoke College - Kendall Dance Studio Webster Hall,  Participation in the class is restricted to Five College Dance students. General public is welcome to observe.   St. Lawrence String Quartet Master Class November 5, 2003  UMass Music Department,  Free and open to the public to observe.

Rent Wednesday, October 22 - Thursday, October 23, 2003 Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m.    $45, $35, $15; 17 and under $15 Five College Students $15 Rent, the most exuberant and original American musical to come along in a decade, has single-handedly reinvigorated Broadway and is taking the country by storm. Sweeping all major theatre awards, including 1996 Tony Award for Best Musical as well as the Pulitzer Prize, Rent captures the heart and spirit of a generation.

The Star Keeper Performed by Theatre de l’Oeil Wednesday, October 15 - Thursday, October 16, 2003 Bowker Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.    $25, $15; 17 and under $10 Five College Students $10, $7 Using a variety of puppet styles, Théâtre de l’Oeil tells the story of Pretzel, a friendly character whose chivalry draws the audience into a fabulous adventure of returning a star back to the sky.                                                  Puppetry and Scenic Design Presentation October 15, 2003  Bowker Auditorium,  This event is open only to University Theater majors.

The Music Man Thursday, October 9, 2003 Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m.    $45, $35, $15; 17 and under $15 Five College Students $15 Follow the antics of con artist turned conductor, Harold Hill, as he convinces the citizens of River City, Iowa that he can teach their children to play in a marching band. Only after Marian, the town librarian, discovers his secret does the plot thicken.

Danilo Perez & Trio Thursday, October 2, 2003 Bowker Auditorium at 7:30 PM    $25, $15; 17 and under $10 Five College Students $10, $7 Danilo Perez, acclaimed by Jazz Times magazine as a world class pianist and adroit composer, is a gifted musician with an international reputation for his unique and revolutionary blending of American jazz with the African-based rhythms of the Caribbean and Central and South America.                                                  Danilo Perez: Masterclass September 30, 2003  UMass Music Dept.,  Free and open to the public to observe.   Danilo Perez Presentation September 30, 2003  Jackson Street School, Northampton,  Open only to Jackson Street School students.   Danilo Perez discussion September 30, 2003  UMass Music Department rooms 150-152,  Open only to students in Jazz Arranging and Improvisation   Danilo Perez Interview October 1, 2003  WMUA 91.1 FM   Danilo Perez Presentation October 1, 2003  Bowles Elementary School, Springfield,  Open only to 3rd grade students at Bowles Elementary   Danilo Perez Presentation October 1, 2003  Harris Elementary School, Springfield,  Open only to students at the Harris School.   Danilo Perez Trio Lecture/demonstration October 1,, 2003  Bowker Auditorium,  This event is open only to students in The Lively Arts.   Danilo Perez Trio discussion October 2, 2003  Bowker Auditorium,  Open only to students from Belchertown High School

Grant Writing Workshop Music Department Writing Class Monday, September 29 - Wednesday, October 1, 2003 12:20 p.m. in Fine Arts Center Music Department classroom    free of charge This two-part workshop introduces students in junior year writing classes to the basics of how to write a grant. Taught by Maren Brown.

Rhythm in Shoes with the Red Clay Ramblers in Rambleshoe Thursday, May 1, 2003 FAC Concert Hall at 7:30pm    Tickets: $35, $25, $15; 17 and under $10 Five College Students $15, $10, $7 This celebration of traditional American arts comes together with the collaboration of Rhythm in Shoes with the Red Clay Ramblers. Rhythm in Shoes presents innovative work that is at once original and recognizable...

Mingus Big Band Saturday, April 12, 2003 FAC Concert Hall at 8pm    Tickets: $35, $25, $15; 17 and under $10 Five College Students $15, $10, $7 The Mingus Big Band celebrates the music of the late, great composer and bassist, Charles Mingus. This concert sold-out when they were here four years ago, so get your tickets early.

Update! Kirov Orchestra in place of Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra Sunday, March 30, 2003 FAC Concert Hall at 7:30pm    Tickets: $40, $30, $15; 17 and under $10 Five College Students $15, $10, $7 The renowned Kirov Orchestra performs with principal conductor Valery Gergiev. In 1997 he was chosen conductor of the year by the Classical Music Awards Society and appointed principal guest conductor of the Metropolitan Opera. Program includes Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet, Bruch's Violin Concerto, No1 op. 26, G minor with Nikolaj Znaider on violin and Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique, op14

Kodo Wednesday, March 12, 2003 FAC Concert Hall at 7:30pm    Tickets: $45, $35, $15; 17 and under $15 Five College Students $15 Exploring the limitless possibilities of the traditional Japanese drum, the taiko, Kodo is forging new directions for a vibrant living art-form. In 2001 Kodo was voted "Artists of the Year" in the Classical Music field by New York Magazine. Performances by Kodo are rare, exciting, and always sell out. Get your tickets early!

Grupo Corpo Saturday, March 1, 2003 FAC Concert Hall at 8pm    Tickets: $35, $25, $15; 17 and under $10 Five College Students $15, $10, $7 "Grupo Corpo certainly created a stir" (New York Times) with deliriously captivating performances throughout the world. The company combines the sensuality of Afro-Brazilian dance forms and the technical prowess of ballet with a contemporary, highly theatrical sensibility and energy to burn. There is an in-your-face spirit and sense of full-out energy that is both visually riveting and viscerally charged. Following sell-out performances at Jacobs Pillow, this sizzling ensemble is making its FAC debut with a program that will leave you breathless.

Master Class with Grupo Corpo Saturday, March 1, 2003 Scott Gym, Smith College at 10:30 am    This event is free and open to the public to observe. Members of the Brazilian dance company Grupo Corpo will conduct a mixed-level master class for Five College dance students. Contact Halina at 545- 0190 for more information.

American String Quartet Thursday, February 27, 2003 Bowker Auditorium at 7:30pm    $25, $15; 17 and under $10 Five College Students $10, $7 The American String Quartet has achieved a position of rare esteem in the world of chamber music. The Quartet is credited with broadening public awareness and enjoyment of chamber music across North America through educational programs, seminars, broadcast performances, and published articles.

Lionheart Guillaume de Machaut: The Cure for Love Thursday, February 13, 2003 Bowker Auditorium at 7:30pm    Tickets: $25, $15; 17 and under $10 Five College Students $10, $7 A special Valentine's Day treat awaits the audience when Lionheart perfoms "GUILLAUME DE MACHAUT: THE CURE FOR LOVE," where a young man is initiated into the delights and dangers of courtly love. LIONHEART is one of America's leading ensembles in vocal chamber music.

Master Class with Dianne Reeves Thursday, February 6, 2003 UMass Music Department from 11:15 am to 12:05 pm    Admission is free and open to the public.

Dianne Reeves Thursday, February 6, 2003 Bowker Auditorium at 7:30pm    Tickets: $30, $15; 17 and under $10 Five College Students $10, $7 With her strong, agile voice, rhythmic virtuosity, and improvisational ease, Dianne Reeves was clearly born of jazz. A Grammy Award winner for Best Jazz Vocalist, she performed as part of the closing ceremony of the 2002 Winter Olympics and has shared the stage with the likes of Harry Belafonte, Clark Terry, Wynton Marsalis and John Williams.

Cirque Eloize Saturday, December 7, 2002 FAC Concert Hall at 8pm    Tickets: $35, $25, $15; 17 and under $10 Five College Students $15, $10, $7 This renowned Canadian circus company makes its Fine Arts Center debut with its latest production Nomade. Nomade is a festive celebration of song and dance, an adventure into a world of "Felliniesque" characters and virtuoso circus performance...

Fosse Thursday, November 14, 2002 FAC Concert Hall at 7:30pm    Tickets: $45, $35, $15; 17 and under $15 Five College Students $15 Fosse is a journey in song and dance through the extraordinary career of showman Bob Fosse. Starring some of the hottest dancers, Fosse includes rarely seen dance and musical numbers from the choreographer's earliest works, as well as many numbers from films and television shows that have never before been seen on stage.

STOMP Tuesday, November 5 - Wednesday, November 6, 2002 Concert Hall at 7:30pm.    Tickets: $45, $35, $15; 17 and under $15 Five College Students $15 STOMP returns to the Fine Arts Center! Combining music, dance, theatre, choreography and performance art, STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments -matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters - to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. If you haven't seen STOMP, go. If you have seen it, take someone who hasn't and share the pleasure!

Hamlet Performed by Theatre de la Jeune Lune Friday, November 1 - Saturday, November 2, 2002 Bowker Auditorium at 8:00pm    Tickets: $35, $15; 17 and under $15 Five College Students $15 For 400 years, Shakespeare's famous tragedy of the Prince of Denmark has fascinated theatregoers like no other. A work of primal genius, unsurpassed in the history of Western imaginative literature. Love, madness, envy, hatred, betrayal, murder, and mayhem-the great stuff of art-shot through with transcendent theatricality.

Puccini's La Boheme Stanislavsky Opera Company Saturday, October 26, 2002  FAC Concert Hall at 8pm    $40, $30, $15; 17 and under $10 Five College Students $15, $10, $7 Puccini’s beautiful and passionate music, sets which imaginatively recreate the spirit of Paris around 1930, and the voices of renowned singers promise an unforgettable evening of opera.

Orpheus Quartet Tuesday, October 22, 2002 Bowker Auditorium at 7:30pm    $25, $15; 17 and under $10 Five College Students $10, $7 Hailing from France, Romania and the Netherlands, the international Orpheus quartet is widely recognized as one of Europe's most important young chamber ensembles, winning every competition it has entered.

Mark Morris Dance Group Thursday, October 17, 2002 FAC Concert Hall at 7:30pm    $40, $30, $15; 17 and under $10 Five College Students $15, $10, $7 Mark Morris explodes, onstage and off, with wit, grace, and brilliance. Known as "the Mozart of modern dance," the heart of Mark Morris’ artistry is his profound and sophisticated love for music.

Jon Nakamatsu Piano Thursday, October 10, 2002 Bowker Auditorium at 7:30pm    $25, $15, 17 and under $10 Five College Students $10, $7 A native of California, Jon Nakamatsu claimed a distinguished place on the international musical scene in June, 1997 when named the Gold Medallist of the Tenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, the only American to have achieved this distinction since 1981.

Blast II: Shockwave Thursday, October 3, 2002 Concert Hall at 7:30 pm    $45, $35, $15; 17 and under $15 Five College Students $15 Blast II: Shockwave is the next generation of the 2001 Tony Award winning theatrical spectacular, Blast! Redefining musical theater, the cast is in constant motion, executing intricately choreographed drill of movements while performing two hours of music on brass and percussion instruments.

Directions in Music: Tribute to Miles Davis & John Coltrane Featuring Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker, and Roy Hargrove Thursday, October 4, 2001 Concert Hall at 7:30 PM    $40, $30, $15; 17 and under $10; 5 College Students $10, $7, $5. Davis and Coltrane consistently provided new directions in composition and recording, changing the face of jazz. The crowning achievement of their time together was The Miles Davis Quintet (1955-61). Hancock was part of the Quintet in the 60's. In this special tribute, Hancock's distinct keyboard boice is joined by Brecker on Saxophone and Hargove on trumpet.