The Office for Arts Integration Events
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
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In this evocative conversation, the MacArthur Fellow and award-winning Mac—a playwright, actor, songwriter, performance artist, director, and producer—speaks about centering queer stories, the future of the theatre in an uncertain world, and the power of transforming calamity into communion.
Thursday, April 24, 2025
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Internationally known jazz pianist Darius Brubeck is joined on stage by University of Illinois students Adib Young (sax), Emma Taylor (bass) and Max Osawa (drums) in a two-set performance that showcases a wide range of jazz styles and offers the audience a chance to hear how jazz music has a universal connection and longevity.
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Monteverdi’s Orfeo, originally performed in 1607, is the first unquestioned masterpiece of opera. A “musical fable,” it tells the story of Orpheus, the demi-god whose music had the power to conquer the forces of Hell. His love for Eurydice brings the sun out, only to have all the stars completely blocked out by her death and his descent into the Underworld.
Friday, April 25, 2025
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Monteverdi’s Orfeo, originally performed in 1607, is the first unquestioned masterpiece of opera. A “musical fable,” it tells the story of Orpheus, the demi-god whose music had the power to conquer the forces of Hell. His love for Eurydice brings the sun out, only to have all the stars completely blocked out by her death and his descent into the Underworld.
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Experience the fellowship of communal dance with professionally trained dance instructors Laura Chiaramonte (Dance at Illinois) and Kate Insolia. If you or a loved one is living with Parkinson’s, join us to explore gentle movement in a safe and welcoming environment. No dance experience is needed!
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Kimberly Fleming, conductor; Michael Vecchio, conductor; Barry L. Houser, conductor -- PROGRAM: Hindsley Symphonic Band: David del Tredici, arr. Spede: Acrostic Song; Jack Frerer: Twirling Aimlessly; Reena Esmail: Chamak, Steven Bryant: Synthetic Sunlight -- Wind Orchestra: Clifton Williams: Fanfare and Allegro; Brian Balmages: Windows and Mirrors
Saturday, April 26, 2025
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Monteverdi’s Orfeo, originally performed in 1607, is the first unquestioned masterpiece of opera. A “musical fable,” it tells the story of Orpheus, the demi-god whose music had the power to conquer the forces of Hell. His love for Eurydice brings the sun out, only to have all the stars completely blocked out by her death and his descent into the Underworld.
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An annual smash, the culminating thesis concert of the BFA class of 2025 brings fresh perspectives from the creative mind/bodies of “soon to be” Dance at Illinois alumni. Presented in the Studio Theatre, the concert explodes with diverse aesthetics, passionate dancing, and creative ambition as this group of seniors storm headfirst toward upending the old guard.
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Grammy Award-winners Jessie Montgomery and TCP collaborate in a dynamic program that equally showcases Montgomery’s excellence as a composer and violinist. Lady Justice/Black Justice, a newly commissioned work for percussion quartet, is paired with Lou Harrison’s Concerto for Violin with Percussion Orchestra.