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Jazz in July
Summer Press Release
Jazz in July Summer Music Programs
DateJuly 7 - July 18
LocationThe Fine Arts Center
TaglineImmerse yourself in our 27-year jazz legacy!
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
 

Asian Arts & Culture Program
Japanese Festival
Sakura Matsuri
DateWednesday 4/16 to Saturday 4/19 2008
LocationVarious locations
TaglineCherry Blossoms in the Valley: A collaborative event!
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
 

Augusta Savage Gallery
Charles "Teenie" Harris: Rhapsody in Black and White
DateTuesday, April 1 - Saturday, April 12 2008
Location
TaglineCharles "Teenie" Harris
Charles 'Teenie' Harris 1908 -1998 Charles "Teenie" Harris seated in armchair with dog, at 7604 Mulford Street, possibly self-portrait, c. 1926 H: 5 1/4 in. x W: 3 in. (13.34 x 7.60 cm) Heinz Family Fund, 2001.35.48363735 x 6245, 1.11 MB
Charles 'Teenie' Harris 1908 - 1998 Mary Louise Harris wearing a long tweed suit with polka dot blouse posed next to car on Mulford Street, c. 1930-1939 H: 3 in. x W: 5 in. (7.60 x 12.70 cm) Heinz Family Fund, 2001.35.82753934 x 6276, 1.41 MB
Charles 'Teenie' Harris 1908 - 1998 Charles "Teenie" Harris seated in armchair with dog, at 7604 Mulford Street, possibly self-portrait, c. 1926 H: 5 1/4 in. x W: 3 in. (13.34 x 7.60 cm) Heinz Family Fund, 2001.35.4836300 x 502, 48 KB
Charles 'Teenie' Harris 1908 - 1998 Mary Louise Harris wearing a long tweed suit with polka dot blouse posed next to car on Mulford Street, c. 1930-1939 H: 3 in. x W: 5 in. (7.60 x 12.70 cm) Heinz Family Fund, 2001.35.8275300 x 479, 48 KB
Charles 'Teenie' Harris 1908 - 1998 Charles "Teenie" Harris seated in armchair with dog, at 7604 Mulford Street, possibly self-portrait, c. 1926 H: 5 1/4 in. x W: 3 in. (13.34 x 7.60 cm) Heinz Family Fund, 2001.35.48363735 x 6245, 1.11 MB
 

Asian Arts & Culture Program
Cherry Blossoms in the Valley
A Festival of Japanese Arts
DateFriday, April 18 2008
LocationBowker Auditorium
TaglineJapanese Performing Arts in Bloom at Umass
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
The Kitanodai Gagaku Ensemble from Chiba Prefecture in Japan performs at UMass.1600px X 1200px
 

Center Series
Monterey Jazz Festival 50th Anniversary Jazz All-Stars
DateTuesday, March 4 2008
LocationConcert Hall
TaglineMonterey Jazz Festival 50th Anniversary Jazz All-Stars Tuesday, March 4
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
Derrick Hodge Color Photo, TIF -525 x 532 pixels, 1.62MB
Derrick Hodge Color Photo1449 x 2350 pixels, 1.57MB
MontereyJazz Festival poster PDF4.24 Mb
Nnenna Freelon Color Photo, TIF2100 x 1925 pixels, 15.9MB
Terence Blanchard Black and White Photo, TIF2053 x 3000 pixels, 24.0MB
James Moody Colot Photo, TIF956 x 1000 pixels, 4.20Mb
Sponsor WFCR, EPS file - please right click on this link and choose save target as.807Kb
Sponsor Daily Hampshire Gazette, TIF file - please right click on this link and choose save target as.1800 x 564 pixels, 412 kb
Sponsor Davis Group, TIF file - please right click on this link and choose save target as.1222 x 196 pixels, 763 kb
Sponsor Fathers and Sons, EPS file - please right click on this link and choose save target as.1.41Mb
 

Center Series
Academy of Ancient Music
DateSaturday, February 23 2008
LocationConcert Hall
TaglineAcademy of Ancient Music - Saturday, February 23
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
Academy of Ancient Music Color Photo2953 x 2265 Pixels, 1.37 Mb
 

Center Series
Adam Rudolph's Moving Pictures
DateThursday, February 28 2008
LocationBowker Auditorium
TaglineAdam Rudolph's Moving Pictures - Thursday, February 28
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
Adam Rudolph's Moving Pictures Color Photo1600 x 1200 pixels, 914Kb
Adam Rudolph's Moving Pictures Color Photo1536 x 1024 pixels, 569Kb
 

Center Series
Dan Zanes and Friends, Pajama Party
Pajama Party
DateFriday, February 29 2008
LocationConcert Hall
TaglineDan Zanes and Friends - Friday, February 29
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
Dan Zanes Color Photo2400 x 2964 pixels, 4.30Mb
Dan Zanes with instruments Color Photo3597 x 2400 pixels, 6.18Mb
Dan Zanes and Friends Color Photo350 x 233 pixels, 128kb
Sponsor Family Fun Magazine, EPS file - please right click on this link and choose save target as.2.46 Mb
Sponsor Logo WRNX3633 x 1938 pixels, 1.06MB
 

Asian Arts & Culture Program
From the Heart of a Tradition
Aniruddha in Performance
DateSunday, March 2 2008
LocationBowker Auditorium
TaglineA Rare Treat for Lovers of Indian Dance and Music
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
Aniruddha Knight at UCLA581 x 595 pixels 122 KB
Aniruddha Knight Full Frame600 X 600 pixels 73.2 KB
Aniruddha Knight600 x 600 pixels 140 KB
 

Date
Location
TaglineSymposium, Friday, April 25, 2008
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
 

Asian Arts & Culture Program
Sleeping with Strangers
American Performance Art meets Beijing Opera
DateFriday, February 8 2008
LocationBowker Auditorium
TaglineAsian American Performance Art meets Beijing Opera
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
Dan Kwong (R) and Peng Jingquan (L) in "Sleeping with Strangers"1880 x 2384 1.16MB
Talking Head puppets from Sleeping with Strangers1500 x 1973 1.95MB
 

Center Series
Jazz in July Summer Music Programs
DateJuly 7 - 18, 2008
Location
TaglineImmerse Yourself In Our 27-Year Jazz Legacy!
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
Billy Taylor and Geri Allen2.23MB 2336x3504 pixels
Chip Jackson's Bass Students2.78MB 2336x3504 pixels
Christian Sands2.17MB 3504x2336 pixels
Ethel Lee2.30MB 2336x3504 pixels
Fred Tillis, Jeff Holmes, Chip Jackson, Geri Allen, Willie Hill, Sheila Jordan, Billy Taylor, Dana Leong551 kb 1852x1179 pixels
Sheila Jordan262 kb 3504x2336 pixels
 

Center Series
Rosanne Cash: Black Cadillac
DateSaturday, October 20 2007
LocationConcert Hall
TaglineImmerse Yourself in our 27-Year Jazz Legacy!
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
Dr. Billy Taylor with Geri Allen2336x3504 2.23MB
Chip Jackson's Bass Studio3504x2336 2.78MB
Ethel Lee2336x3504 2.3 MB
Fred Tillis, Jeff Holmes, Chip Jackson, Geri Allen, Willie Hill, Sheila Jordan, Billy Taylor, Dana Leong1852x1179 551KB
Sheila Jordan3504x2336 262KB
 

Fine Arts Center
The 19th Annual Gala
In the Mood
DateSaturday, February 2 2008
LocationHotel Northampton
TaglineGala Auction Online
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
 

Magic Triangle
Frank London & Hazonos
DateThursday, April 17 2008
LocationBezanson Recital Hall
TaglineFrank London and Hazonos
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
Frank London with shades505 KB, 2984x3000 px
Frank London in concert264 KB, 1654x1252 px
 

Asian Arts & Culture Program
Mudra
The Gesture Speaks... Indian Dance Theatre
DateThursday, November 8 2007
LocationBowker Auditorium
TaglineThe Gesture Speaks
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
Gestures and eyes of classical Indian dancer56.6kb
Full view of classic tribhangi position56.6kb
Tabla Player Samir Chatterjee339.3kb
 

Center Series
Center Series Announces its 2007-2008 Season
Date
Location
TaglineUMass Fine Arts Center Opens Season with Free Dance Party
Artist Website
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
 

Performances Plus!
Kevin Reese: A Perfect Balance
DateFriday, October 26 2007
LocationBowker Auditorium 10AM and 12PM
TaglineA one-of-a-kind residency that leaves a lasting impression
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
Kevin Reese on chair1228x1818 pixles, 2.86 MB
 

Center Series
Salsa Party!
Dance Party at Open Square in Holyoke
DateWednesday, October 17 2007
Location
Tagline(UMass Fine Arts Center Partners with El Planeta and Open Square in Holyoke to Throw a Free Community Salsa Party)
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
Black and white photo of Combo Sabroso2.11mb, 2288x1712 pixels
 

Date
Location
Tagline
 

Center Series
Dark Star Orchestra
Unbroken Chain: The Grateful Dead in Music, Culture, and Memory
DateSaturday, November 17 2007
LocationConcert Hall
TaglineDark Star Orchestra
Dark Star Orchestra Color Photo2000x1363, 2.83Mb
Sponsor John R. Lyman Company jpg file81.9 KB
Sponsor WGBY-TV 57 jpg file34.3 KB
Sponsor 93.9 The River jpg file457 KB
 

Magic Triangle
Omar Sosa Afreecanos Quartet
DateTuesday, April 1 2008
LocationBezanson Recital Hall
TaglineOmar Sosa offers a joyful mix of jazz and Afro-Caribbean music, combining his own Afro-Cuban tradition with an experimenter's attitude.
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
Omar Sosa with piano98 KB, 570x340 px
Omar Sosa side angle1.40 MB, 1643x1478 px
Omar BCN61.28 MB, 1728x1152
Omar BCN51.11 MB, 1728x1152
 

Solos And Duos
Roswell Rudd/Mark Dresser Duo
DateWednesday, October 17 2007
LocationBezanson Recital Hall
TaglineRoswell Rudd, trombonist of choice for avant-garde jazz legends and world musician performs at UMass
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
Roswell Rudd and Mark Dresser51.2 KB 200x200 pixels
 

Solos And Duos
Warren Smith
DateWednesday, September 26, 2007
LocationBezanson Recital Hall
TaglinePercussionist Warren Smith - featured on over 2,000 recordings - has led one of the richest, most varied careers in music.
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
Warren Smith Color Photo2645x1700 1.08 MB
 

Magic Triangle
Dakshina Ensemble
featuring Rudresh Mahanthappa and Kadri Gopalnath
DateSunday, November 18 2007
LocationBowker Auditorium
TaglineThe Dakshina Ensemble featuring Kadri Gopalnath and Rudresh Mahanthappa
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
Kadri Color Photo1371x1950 pixels 928Kb
Rudresh-Kadri color Photo1512x2016 pixels 1.65Mb
 

Magic Triangle
Adam Rudolph's Moving Pictures
DateThursday, February 28 2008
LocationBowker Auditorium
TaglineThe music of Adam Rudolph's Moving Pictures heralds a new and vital direction in the evolution of American music.
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
Adam Rudolph portrait2.05 MB, 1486x2837 px
Adam Rudolph playing569 KB, 1536x1024 px
Adam Rudolph with octet914 KB, 1600x1200 px
 

New World Theater
Womb-Words, Thirsting
By Lenelle Moise
DateWednesday, September 19 - Thursday, September 20, 2007
LocationHallie Flanagan Theater, Smith College
TaglineWomb-Words, Thirsting
Lenelle Moise Color Photo1553x2365 pixels 773Kb
 

Asian Arts & Culture Program
Dakshina Ensemble featuring Kadri Gopalnath & Rudresh Mahanthappa
Kinsmen/Svajanam
DateSunday, November 18 2007
LocationBowker Auditorium
TaglineDakshina Ensemble
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
Rudresh-Kadri color photo1512x2016 pixels 1.7MB
 

Solos And Duos
Fred Anderson/Chad Taylor Duo
DateWednesday, December 5 2007
LocationBezanson Recital Hall
TaglineTwo of Chicago’s finest jazz musicians concluded 6th Season of the Solos & Duos Series
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
Fred Anderson Color Photo650x986 pixels 821 Kb
 

Augusta Savage Gallery
AmericAura, Part 1
DateTuesday, September 25 - Friday, October 19, 2007
LocationAugusta Savage Gallery
TaglineAmericAura, Part 1
Jon Cuyson Artwork3556x2602 pixels 7.02 Mb
 

Asian Arts & Culture Program
Magdalen Hsu-Li
Asian American Pop Vocalist
DateSaturday, September 29, 2007
LocationBowker Auditorium
TaglineMagdalen Hsu-Li
Magdalen Hsu-Li Color Photo2400x2775 676Kb
 

Center Series
Kassys: Kommer (Grief)
DateThursday, September 27 - Friday, September 28, 2007
LocationBowker Auditorium
TaglineHumor, Sadness and Touch of the Absurd are Hallmarks of Kassys Theater Company
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
Kassys Kommer Color Photo1600 x 1200 pixels, 399 kb
Kassys Kommer Color Photo2517 x 1852 pixels, 2.66MB
Sponsor Juster Pope Frazier, TIF file - please right click on this link and choose save target as.1849 x 581 pixels, 103 KB
Sponsor The River, TIF file - please right click on this link and choose save target as.1798 x 1600 pixels, 1.54 MB
Sponsor The Valley Advocate, TIF file - please right click on this link and choose save target as.2422 x 649 Pixels, 994 KB
 

Center Series
Noche Flamenca & Soledad Barrio
DateWednesday, October 3, 2007
LocationConcert Hall
TaglineNoche Flamenca Brings Authentic Flamenco to UMass Fine Arts Center
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
Noche Flamenca Color Image1606 x 2256 pixels, 2.46 MB
Noche Flamenca Color Image1319 x 1779 pixels, 2.46 MB
Sponsor The River, TIF file - please right click on this link and choose save target as.1798 x 1600 pixels, 1.54 MB
Sponsor El Planeta, TIF file - please right click on this link and choose save target as.2985 x 547 pixels, 623 Kb
 

Center Series
Jose Limón Dance Company
DateFriday, October 12 2007
LocationConcert Hall
TaglineJose Limón Dance Company Friday, October 12
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
Jose Limón Dance Company Color Photo3072 x 2048 Pixels, 2.13 MB
Jose Limón Dance Company Color Photo2700 x 1800 Pixels, 796 Kb
Jose Limón Dance Company Color Photo2700 x 4050 Pixels, 5.53MB
Sponsor El Planeta, TIF file - please right click on this link and choose save target as.2985 x 547 pixels, 623 Kb
Sponsor WFCR, EPS file - please right click on this link and choose save target as.807Kb
Sponsor Bank of America jpg file85Kb
 

Center Series
Miguel Zenón
DateThursday, October 18 2007
LocationBowker Auditorium
TaglineMiguel Zenón Thursday, October 18
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
Miguel Zenón Color Photo2272 X 1704 pixels, 768 Kb
Sponsor El Planeta, TIF file - please right click on this link and choose save target as.2985 x 547 pixels, 623 Kb
Sponsor WEIB, TIF file - please right click on this link and choose save target as.710x 516 pixels, 198 Kb
Sponsor Bank of America jpg file85.7Kb
 

Center Series
Tiempo Libre
Dance Party!
DateThursday, September 6, 2007
LocationCampus Center Auditorium
TaglineTiempo Libre - Thursday, September 6
Tiempo Libre - landscape oriented color photo891 x 1200 pixels, 143 Kb
Tiempo Libre - portrait oriented color photo1200 x 774, 619 Kb
 

Center Series
American Beauty Project
Unbroken Chain: The Grateful Dead in Music, Culture, and Memory
DateFriday, November 16 2007
LocationConcert Hall
TaglineAmerican Beauty Project - Friday, November 16
American Beauty Project Color Photo650 x 417, 63.3Kb
Dark Star Orchestra Color Photo2000x1363, 2.83Mb
Lim Lauderdale Color Photo250x167, 14.9Kb
Ollabelle Color Photo250x167, 13.1Kb
Sponsor The Valley Advocate, TIF file - please right click on this link and choose save target as.2422 x 649 Pixels, 994 KB
Sponsor The River, TIF file - please right click on this link and choose save target as.1798 x 1600 pixels, 1.54 MB
Sponsor Logo John R Lyman Comapany. AI file - please right click and choose save target as587Kb
Sponsor WGBY. EPS file - please right click and choose save target as143Kb
 

Center Series
Tosca
Performed by Teatro Lirico D'Europa
DateSunday, November 4 2007
LocationConcert Hall
TaglineTosca - Sunday, November 4
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
Tosca Color Photo435 x 590 Pixels, 34.5Kb
Tosca Color Photo2333 x 3504 Pixels, 856KB
Sponsor Lathrop Retirement Communities1749 x 686 Pixels, 292Kb
 

Center Series
Blind Boys of Alabama
DateFriday, November 30 2007
LocationConcert Hall
TaglineBlind Boys of Alabama - Friday, November 30
Blind Boys of Alabama Color Photo2843 x 2008 pixels, 2.05Mb
Blind Boys of Alabama Color Photo4412 x 3395 pixels, 1.08Mb
Blind Boys of Alabama Color Photo1152 x 1728 pixels, 350Kb
Sponsor Logo Realty World Sawicki600 x 413 pixels, 253Kb
Sponsor Logo Finck & Perras Insurance Agency317x167 pixels, 17.6Kb
Sponsor WEIB, TIF file - please right click on this link and choose save target as.710x 516 pixels, 198 Kb
Sponsor The Valley Advocate, TIF file - please right click on this link and choose save target as.2422 x 649 Pixels, 994 KB
 

Center Series
Leahy
DateWednesday, March 12 2008
LocationConcert Hall
TaglineLeahy - Wednesday, March 12
Leahy Color Photo3000 x 2400 pixels, 2.18Mb
Leahy Black and White Photo3000 x 2400 pixels, 1.23Mb
Sponsor Logo Hampshire Hospitality Group, TIF file please right click and choose save target as.391 x 125 pixels, 123 Kb
Sponsor WGBY. EPS file - please right click and choose save target as143Kb
Sponsor Coca Cola, TIF file - please right click on this link and choose save target as.600 x 613 pixels, 640KB
 

Center Series
Turtle Island Quartet with Stefon Harris, Divine Duke
DateTuesday, February 5 2008
LocationBowker Auditorium
TaglineTurtle Island Quartet Tuesday, February 5
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
Turtle Island Quartet color photo543 x 703 Pixels, 68.9Kb
Turtle Island Quartet color photo2183 x 1644 Pixels, 2.44Mb
Stefon Harris Color Photo1920 x 2400 Pixels, 1.13Mb
Sponsor Florence Savings Bank, TIF file - please right click on this link and choose save target as.1981 x 565 Pixels, 298Kb
Sponsor WFCR, EPS file - please right click on this link and choose save target as.807Kb
 

Center Series
Cherish the Ladies
A Celtic Christmas Celebration
DateWednesday, December 12 2007
LocationConcert Hall
TaglineCherish the Ladies - Wednesday, December 12
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
Cherish the Ladies Color Photo1350x 1348 pixels, 2.01Mb
Cherish the Ladies Color Photo2400 x 3000 pixels, 1.33Mb
Sponsor The River, TIF file - please right click on this link and choose save target as.1798 x 1600 pixels, 1.54 MB
Sponsor Coca Cola, TIF file - please right click on this link and choose save target as.600 x 613 pixels, 640KB
Sponsor Cooley Dickinson Hospital, TIF file - please right click on this link and choose save target as.1885 x 357 pixels, 343 Kb
Sponsor Easthampton Savings Bank, TIF file - please right click on this link and choose save target as.582 x 128 pixels, 80.7 Kb
Sponsor The Rainbow Times, TIF file - please right click on this link and choose save target as.1412 x 359 pixels, 849 Kb
 

Center Series
Christian McBride Band
DateSaturday, March 29 2008
LocationConcert Hall
TaglineChristian McBride Band Saturday, March 29
Christian McBride Band Color Photo3150 x 3190 pixels, 1.83 Mb
Sponsor WEIB, TIF file - please right click on this link and choose save target as.710x 516 pixels, 198 Kb
Sponsor United Wealth Management Group, TIF file - please right click on this link and choose save target as.1888 x 775 pixels, 992Kb
 

Center Series
Ronald K. Brown/ Evidence
DateSaturday, April 12 2008
LocationConcert Hall
TaglineRonald K. Brown - Saturday, April 12
Evidence color photo1337 x 2000 pixels, 794 kb
Sponsor Yale Genton, TIF file - please right click on this link and choose save target as3263 x 1194 pixels, 143 kb
Sponsor The Valley Advocate, TIF file - please right click on this link and choose save target as.2422 x 649 Pixels, 994 KB
 

Center Series
Lila Downs
DateFriday, April 25 2008
LocationConcert Hall
TaglineLila Downs Friday, April 25
Lila Downs Black and White Photo2100 x 1512 pixels, 443 kb
Lila Downs Color Photo3117 x 2100 pixels, 2.62Mb
Lila Downs Black and White Photo1806 x 2100 pixels, 788Kb
Sponsor The River, TIF file - please right click on this link and choose save target as.1798 x 1600 pixels, 1.54 MB
Sponsor Link Latinos1400 x 366 pixels, 207Kb
Sponsor La Prensa, TIF file - please right click on this link and choose3225 x 1200 pixels, 3.49Mb
Sponsor Bank of America jpg file53.3 KB
Artist: Lila Downs Photographer: Elena Pardo Date: December 2005 Usage Rights: Worldwide Copyright: Elena Pardo2100 x 3326; 711 KB
Artist: Lila Downs Photographer: Elena Pardo Date: December 2005 Usage Rights: Worldwide Copyright: Elena Pardo1827 x 1800; 1.46 MB
Artist: Lila Downs Photographer: Elena Pardo Date: December 2005 Usage Rights: Worldwide Copyright: Elena Pardo1806 x 2100; 333 KB
Lila Down Biography in PDF Format16 KB
 

Center Series
Imani Winds
DateWednesday, April 30 2008
LocationBowker Auditorium
TaglineImani Winds - Wednesday, April 30
Imani Winds Color Photo1400 x 1400 pixels, 376 Kb
Imani Winds Color Photo1400 x 1400 pixels, 358 Kb
Sponsor WEIB, TIF file - please right click on this link and choose save target as.710x 516 pixels, 198 Kb
Sponsor Juster Pope Frazier, TIF file - please right click on this link and choose save target as.1849 x 581 pixels, 103 KB
Biography of the Imani Winds in PDF format24 KB
 

Center Series
Shaolin Warriors
DateTuesday, November 27 2007
LocationConcert Hall
TaglineShaolin Warriors - Tuesday, November 27
Shaolin Warriors Color Photo785x493 pixels, 104Kb
Shaolin Warriors Color Photo2025x1401 pixels, 1.01Mb
Sponsor Logo Greenfield Recorder, EPS File - please right click and choose save target as3.98Mb
Sponsor Logo WRNX3633 x 1938 pixels, 1.06MB
Sponsor Logo Valley Kids, EPS File - please right click and choose save target as900 x 582 pixels, 136kb
 

University Gallery
Carolyn Webb: Dialogue with a Collection
DateWednesday, September 26 - Sunday, November 4, 2007
LocationUniversity Gallery, Fine Arts Center
TaglineLocal Artist in Inaugural Exhibition!
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
Carolyn Webb, "Bone Map", 2005, 32 x 32 x 1 ½ inches, Lamintated ash, paint882 k RGB JPG 1200 x1523 pixels
 

University Gallery
Ex Libris: Matthew Higgs and Peter Wüthrich
DateWednesday, September 26 - Sunday, December 9, 2007
LocationUniversity Gallery, Fine Arts Center, UMass Amherst
TaglineA vanguard exhibition in conjunction with BookMarks.
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
Peter Wuthrich, "On the Art of Making Bouquets", 2005, mixed media, dimensions variable1,722k RGB JPG 1200 x1514 pixels
Matthew Higgs, "A Picture is a Picture", 2006, Framed book cover, 17 1/4 x 14 3/4 inches, collection Elyse Goldberg, NYC372k RGB JPG 729 x 1076 pixels
 

Central Gallery
Flash Forward/Flash Back: Part II
Collage Works by Klaus Postler
DateSunday, April 15 - Sunday, April 29, 2007
LocationCentral Gallery
TaglineCollage Works by Klaus Postler
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
 

Asian Arts & Culture Program
Egyptian Puppets A Special Family Event
Our Shadows
DateSunday, May 6, 2007
LocationBowker Auditorium
TaglineEgyptian Puppets: A Special Family Event
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
WamDah actor and hand puppet618KB
WamDah actor and shadow puppet468KB
Backstage with shadow puppet344KB
 

Asian Arts & Culture Program
Tales from the Beijing Opera
Circle Events for Schools
DateThursday, April 5, 2007
LocationBowker Auditorium
Tagline
 

Center Series
Shakespeare's The Tempest
Théâtre du Nouveau Monde and 4D Art
DateMonday, March 12, 2007
LocationConcert Hall
TaglineVirtual and Live Actors combine for High-Tech Version of Shakespeare’s The Tempest
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
The Tempest9.45 x 6.87 300dpi
The Tempest9.45 x 6.69 300dpi
The Tempest9.03 x 6.117 300dpi
 

Date
Location
TaglinePainter Shona Macdonald (UMass Art Department faculty) and photographer/filmmaker Sandra Matthews (Hampshire College faculty) will offer their insights on The Impossible Landscape
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
 

Magic Triangle
Roscoe Mitchell Trio
DateThursday, April 26, 2007
LocationBezanson Recital Hall
TaglineAn icon of avant-garde jazz at Bezanson
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
black and white image of Roscoe Mitchell346Kb 1041 x 1481 pixels
 

Magic Triangle
Michele Rosewoman and New Yor-Uba
DateThursday, March 29, 2007
LocationBezanson Recital Hall
TaglineA salute tp the Orishas (deities) via contemporary jazz
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
Michele Rosewoman2400 c 2495 pixel
 

Magic Triangle
Michael Gregory Trio
DateThursday, February 22, 2007
LocationBezanson Recital Hall
TaglineSeason begins with Michael Gregory Trio
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
 

Center Series
Date
Location
TaglineCenter Series welcomes new Director of Programming
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
Center Series Director of Programming Kathryn Maguet6" x 6" 230dpi
 

Center Series
Natalie MacMaster
DateWednesday, February 28, 2007
LocationConcert Hall
TaglineCanada's fiddling, step dancing sensation brings music of Cape Breton to the Fine Arts Center concert hall
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
Natalie MacMaster5" x 6" 300dpi
 

University Gallery
In Conversation: a lecture by Shona Macdonald and Sandra Matthews
DateWednesday, February 21, 2007
LocationUniversity Gallery
TaglineThe Angle of a Landscape: readings by poets Nancy Willard & Lesle Lewis
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
 

University Gallery
Music@Noon
The JMPT Quartet
DateWednesday, May 16, 2007
LocationUniversity Gallery
TaglineThe JMPT Quartet plays an eclectic blend of instrumental music from around the world.
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
 

Date
Location
Tagline
 

Center Series
DBR & THE MISSION
DateThursday, February 15, 2007
LocationBowker Auditorium
TaglineMULTI-TALENTED, MULTI-INSTRAMENTALIST DBR BRINGS HIS REVOLUTIONARY MUSICAL MISSION TO BOWKER AUDITORIUM
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR)1875 x 1500 pixels 300dpi
 

Center Series
Cirque Eloize
DateTuesday, February 6 - Wednesday, February 7, 2007
LocationConcert Hall
TaglineCIRQUE ÉLOIZE’S RAIN SHOWERS PIONEER VALLEY WITH A VISUAL AND AURAL FEAST THAT’S POETIC, MYSTICAL, HUMOROUS AND FUN.
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
Cirque Eloize: Rain group shot1800 x 2160 pixels 300dpi
 

Center Series
Spanish Harlem Orchestra
Deconstructing Dualities
DateThursday, October 6, 2005
LocationConcert Hall
TaglineThis year’s Project 2050 explores duality, difference and divisions, the in-between spaces, the double consciousness, the borderlands, and the subliminal zones.
Artist Website
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
Shot of performers on stage1800x1200px, 460kb
 

Jazz in July
Jazz in July 2007
DateJuly 9 - 20
Location
TaglineThree Areas of Study - One Exceptional Summer
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
Student Sylvester Sands at the piano242 K
Catherine Jensen-Hole at Jazz in July All Stars Concert200 K
Sarah Elizabeth Charles performing215 K
Genevieve Rose of the Jazz in July Faculty performing183 K
Dr. Billy Taylor at All Stars concert207 K
 

University Gallery
The Impossible Landscape
DateWednesday, November 29 - Sunday, March 4 -closed December 19, 2006 - February 5, 2007
LocationUniversity Gallery
TaglineInternational Artists Reinvent the Boundaries of Landscape Depiction
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
 

Solos And Duos
Joe McPhee
DateWednesday, November 29, 2006
LocationBezanson Recital Hall
Tagline"As Serious As Your Life: Creative Music in the 60s", a panel discussion
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
 

Center Series
Momix
DateThursday, November 16, 2006
LocationConcert Hall
Taglinemomix’s lunar sea brings the audience on a magical, joyous trip to the moon
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
Momix: Lunar Sea10" x 8" 300dpi
Momix: Lunar Sea10" x 8" 300dpi
 

Center Series
Luma Theater
DateFriday, October 27, 2006
LocationConcert Hall
TaglinePre-Halloween fun on tap at the Fine Arts Center when Luma brings its one-of-a-kind light show to the stage
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
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Asian Arts & Culture Program
Niyaz
Indo-Persian Music
DateFriday, November 3, 2006
LocationBowker Auditorium
TaglineThis Persian acoustic electronic hybrid will entertain and excite.
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
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Center Series
Paquito D'Rivera & The Assad Duo
Dances from the New World
DateThursday, November 9, 2006
LocationConcert Hall
TaglineThis is one trio you won't want to miss.
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
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Center Series
English Concert
DateWednesday, November 8, 2006
LocationConcert Hall
TaglineSpontaneous freshness, exhilaration, sharpness of detail and sheer fun.
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
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Center Series
Sean Jones
DateThursday, October 19, 2006
LocationBowker Auditorium
TaglineTrumpet sensation Sean Jones brings the new generation of jazz to Bowker Auditorium.
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
Sean Jones11.333 x 15.597, 72dpi
 

University Gallery
Beat Streuli
Cities 2001-2005
DateWednesday, September 20 - Sunday, November 5, 2006
LocationUniversity Gallery
TaglineBeat Streuli Exhibition
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
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Date
Location
TaglineBeat Streuli Exhibition
 

Center Series
Mombasa Party / Royal Drummers of Burundi
DateFriday, September 29, 2006
LocationConcert Hall
TaglineParty and Drums Opens Umass Fine Arts Center’s 06-07 Season
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
A shot of the drumming in action!158 KB RGB JPEG 331 x 500
 

Center Series
SITI Company: A Midsummer Night's Dream
DateTuesday, October 3 - Wednesday, October 4, 2006
LocationBowker Auditorium
TaglineShakespeare Meets Steinbeck in this Midsummer Night’s Dream
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
Scene from A Midsummer Night's Dream3.36 MB RGB JPEG 1500 x 2250 pixels
 

Solos And Duos
Joe McPhee
DateWednesday, November 29, 2006
LocationBezanson Recital Hall
TaglineSolos And Duos is proud to present Joe McPhee
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
Joe McPhee2048x3072 300 DPI
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Solos And Duos
Joe Morris & Daniel Levin Duo
DateThursday, October 26, 2006
LocationBezanson Recital Hall
TaglineSolos And Duos is proud to present Joe Morris and Daniel Levin.
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
Joe Morris540x401 72 DPI
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Solos And Duos
Cecil Taylor
DateTuesday, September 26, 2006
LocationBowker Auditorium
TaglineCecil Taylor's furious fingers have spent over forty years on a piano.
Press Release(Acrobat PDF)
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Fine Arts Center/Center Series Announces its 2006-2007 Season Where Imagination Meets Innovation
Date
LocationUniversity of Massachusetts
TaglineImagination Meets Innovation in Center Series 2006-2007 Season
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