Art Exhibitions

Friday, September 6 - Friday, October 18
Design for Music: 40 Years of Album Design, Curated by John Fender, Prof. of Art and Design
Opening reception on Friday, September 6 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

• Thursday, September 19 - Steve Rosborough, designer and founder of Moon Glyph (an Oakland, CA based cassette & record label), will speak about his experiences and share his work at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 24
Paying Attention:  The Fine Art and Neuroscience of Visual Awareness, lecture by Barbara Stafford, Distinguished University Visiting Professor, Georgia Institute of Technology School of Architecture.  The respondent will be Lenore Metrick-Chen, Associate Professor Art & Design, Drake University. 
Cowles Library Reading Room, 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 7 - Friday, January 24
Draw Your Weapons: Civil War Cartoons from Harper’s Weekly, curated by Maura Lyons, Prof. of Art History, and the 2013 Curatorial Seminar
Opening reception on Thursday, November 7 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

• Thursday, November 14 - Blood Lines: The Civil War in Caricature, a public lecture presented by Richard Samuel West; 7:00 p.m., Cowles Library Reading Room.
• Thursday, December 5 - Gallery Talk with Rachel Paine Caufield, associate professor of politics; 7:00 p.m., Anderson Gallery
• Thursday, January 9 - Gallery Talk with Brian Duffy, nationally syndicated editorial cartoonist and illustrator; 7:00 p.m., Anderson Gallery. 

Tuesday, November 12 - Wednesday, December 4
The Knepper Project, Artists respond to the research of Dr. Timothy D. Knepper, Philosopher of Religion
Weeks Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center
Reception on Thursday, November 21 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 20
Nicki Werner, a Milwaukee-based artist who utilizes object making, video, performance, sound, and story telling will address her work and research as well as her perspective on the opportunities and obstacles currently facing young artists inside and outside of academia.  
Studio Arts Hall, 9:30 a.m.

Thursday, November 21
Nicki Werner will address her work and research in relation to other contemporary artists dealing with axis of identity. After the talk she will give a brief tour highlighting pieces on display at the Art Center.
Des Moines Art Center, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Anderson Gallery Information

Hours:

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 12:00-4:00 p.m.
Thursdays: 12:00-8:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 12:00-4:00 p.m.

The Gallery is closed on Mondays.

All exhibitions are free and open to the public

Musical Performances

Thursday, September 5
DRAKE MEETS HOROWITZ! - Nicholas Roth and Drake piano students perform on Vladimir Horowitz's unique, custom-regulated piano, Event sponsored by West Music 
Civic Center of Greater Des Moines. 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 7
Faculty Recital, Andrew Ryker, voice
4:30 p.m., Sheslow Auditorium

Saturday, September 7
Guest Recital, George Work, cello
7:30 p.m., Sheslow Auditorium

Saturday, September 14
Guest Recital, David Gompper, violin
4:30 p.m., Sheslow Auditorium

Monday, September 16
SummerMusic Chamber Music Concert with Bruce Brubaker, director and piano professor at New England Conservatory (Boston) with Nicholas Roth, piano
7:30 p.m., Sheslow Auditorium

Friday, September 20
Drake Jazz Ensemble I, directed by Andrew Classen, and Drake Jazz Ensemble II, Directed by James Romain
7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Hall, Harmon Fine Arts Center

Sunday, September 22
Junior Recital, Katie Ericson, horn
4:30 p.m., Sheslow Auditorium

Tuesday, September 24
Guest Recital, Brad Meyer, percussion
7:30 p.m., Sheslow Auditorium

Wednesday, September 25
The Duo of Drake associate professor of Saxophone, James Romain, and Guest Brad Meyer, percussion
7:30 p.m., Sheslow Auditorium

Wednesday, October 2
Guest Recital, Moran Quintet
3:00 p.m., Sheslow Auditorium

Wednesday, October 2
Drake Jazz Combo Night
7:00 p.m., Patty and Fred Turner Jazz Center

Sunday, October 6
Drake Choir and Chamber Choir, Aimee Beckmann-Collier, conductor
3:00 p.m., Sheslow Auditorium

Sunday, October 6
Drake Symphony Orchestra, Akira Mori, conductor
7:30 p.m., Sheslow Auditorium

Sunday, October 20
Senior Recital, Hans Decker, trumpet
7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Hall, Harmon Fine Arts Center

Friday, October 25
Senior Recital, Kara Morgan, voice
7:30 p.m., Sheslow Auditorium

Thursday, October 31 - Friday, November 1
The Chiara Quartet, which has been called “truly breathtaking” by the Washington Post and “energetic and sophisticated” by New Yorker magazine will be performing Bartok’s String Quartets in their entirety on two consecutive nights at Sheslow Auditorium on the Drake University Campus.  Please join us on October 31st and November 1st at 7:30 for two thrilling concerts.  Free of charge.
7:30 p.m., Sheslow Auditorium

Saturday, November 2
Senior Musical Theatre Recital, Morgan Daniels
7:30 p.m., Patty and Fred Turner Jazz Center

Sunday, November 3
Drake Guitar Ensemble
1:30 p.m., Sheslow Auditorium

Sunday, November 3
Guest Recital, Duo Pelliroja Concert
4:30 p.m., Sheslow Auditorium

Wednesday, November 6
Drake Jazz Combo Night
7:00 p.m., Patty and Fred Turner Jazz Center

Saturday, November 9
Senior Voice Recital, Amelia Duong and Taylor Wewel
4:30 p.m., Sheslow Auditorium

Sunday, November 10
Oboelisk:  Double Reed Chamber Music, featuring Jennifer Wolhenhaus Bloomberg, Susan Odem, Benjamin Holthaus, Timothy Gale, and Kevin Judge
7:30 p.m., Sheslow Auditorium

Wednesday, November 13
Senior Recital, Shelby Kottal, clarinet
7:30 p.m., Sheslow Auditorium

Saturday, November 16
Senior Recital, Amanda Grout, saxophone
4:30 p.m., Sheslow Auditorium

Saturday, November 16-Sunday, November 17
Drake Chorale will be featured with Des Moines Symphony Orchestra in their productions of Masterworks 3: Beyond the Score: The Planets – Other Worlds? by Holst in collaboration with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday; Civic Center of Des Moines; Admission charged

Tuesday, November 19
"On Meaning in Music and the Arts"
Michael Shapiro, Professor Emeritus, Brown University
7:00 p.m., Harmon Fine Arts Center, Room 204

Tuesday, November 19
Drake Jazz II, James Romain, director
7:30 p.m., Patty and Fred Turner Jazz Center 

Wednesday, November 20
"Reconceiving Style: Toward a Global Theory"
Michael Shapiro, Professor Emeritus, Brown University
7:00 p.m., Honors Lounge, Medbury Hall 

Wednesday, November 20
Guest Concert, Kenny Aronoff, percussion
7:30 p.m., Sheslow Auditorium

Thursday, November 21
Drake Jazz Ensemble I, Andrew Classen, Director
7:30 p.m., Patty and Fred Turner Jazz Center

Saturday, November 23-Sunday, November 24
Hodie by Ralph Vaughan Williams, featuring all four Drake Choirs and a faculty/student orchestra, Aimee Beckmann-Collier, conductor
Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at St. Ambrose Cathedral—6th and High Streets in downtown Des Moines
Tickets $5 for students, $15 for non-student are available through the Drake Fine Arts Box Office (271-3841) or at the door.

Saturday, November 23
Senior Musical Theatre Recital, Jason Milsap
7:30 p.m., Patty and Fred Turner Jazz Center

Sunday, November 24
Junior Musical Theatre Recital, Kaylee Ferguson
4:30 p.m., Sheslow Auditorium

Sunday, November 24
Senior Musical Theatre Recital, Natalie Schmidt
7:30 p.m., Patty and Fred Turner Jazz Center

Monday, November 25
Flute Studio Recital
7:30 p.m., Sheslow Auditorium

Monday, December 2
Nicholas Roth and Drake Piano Students in Concert
7:30 p.m., Sheslow Auditorium
This concert is part of the Keys to Excellence Piano Concert Series, created to raise awareness of Drake's fund raising efforts for the purchase of 70 brand new Yamaha pianos for the music department. Keys to Excellence features internationally acclaimed artists performing on the magnificent YAMAHA CFX concert grand. Sponsored by Yamaha, West Music, Civic Music Association, and Drake University. For more information contact Professor Nicholas Roth at 515-321-5947 or via email.

Tuesday, December 3
Saxophone Quartets
7:30 p.m., Sheslow Auditorium

Wednesday, December 4
Drake Symphony Orchestra, Akira Mori, conductor
7:30 p.m., Sheslow Auditorium

Thursday, December 5
String Chamber Music Concert
7:30 p.m., Sheslow Auditorium

Friday, December 6
Drake Wind Symphony Robert Meunier, conductor, and Drake Wind Ensemble & Concert Band, Dr. A.G. McGrannahan, conductor
The Wind Symphony and Concert Band perform the opening concert of the 42nd Annual Drake University Honor Band Festival.
7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Hall, Harmon Fine Arts Center

Saturday, December 7
Drake University Honor Band Festival
The closing concert of the Honor Band Festival features high school students from throughout Iowa performing as members of the Honors Wind Ensemble and Honors Concert Band under the direction of nationally recognized guest conductors.
4:30 p.m., Performing Arts Hall, Harmon Fine Arts Center

Saturday, December 7-Sunday, December 8
Christmas Madrigal Dinners, featuring the Drake Chamber Choir, Aimee Beckmann-Collier, conductor
Tickets are $50 per person and all seats are reserved.
To make reservations, contact the Drake Fine Arts Box Office, 271-3841. Tickets will go on sale on November 11 and sales will continue through December 2.
Saturday at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday at 5:00 p.m. 

Sunday, December 8
Guest Recital, Ilia Radoslavov, piano, assistant professor of piano, Illinois Wesleyan University
1:30 p.m., Sheslow Auditorium; Free Admission
This concert is part of the Keys to Excellence Piano Concert Series, created to raise awareness of Drake's fund raising efforts for the purchase of 70 brand new Yamaha pianos for the music department. Keys to Excellence features internationally acclaimed artists performing on the magnificent YAMAHA CFX concert grand. Sponsored by Yamaha, West Music, Civic Music Association, and Drake University. For more information contact Professor Nicholas Roth at 515-321-5947 or via email.

Theatre Productions

Thursday, October 3-Sunday, October 6
If We Were Birds by Erin Shields, directed by John Graham
7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Studio 55, Harmon Fine Arts Center
$5 for adults; $3 for students and seniors; $1 with Drake I.D.

Friday, October 25-Sunday, October 27
Student Theatre Showcase
7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Studio 55, Harmon Fine Arts Center
$5 for adults; $3 for students and seniors; $1 with Drake I.D.

Thursday, November 14-Sunday, November 17
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler, directed by Karla Kash,
7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, Performing Arts Hall, Harmon Fine Arts Center
$6 for adults; $4 for students, seniors, and those with Drake I.D.

Harmon Fine Arts Center Box Office Hours:

Monday - Friday, noon - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, noon - 4:00 p.m.
515-271-3841