Friends of Drake Arts

Enhancing Drake's rich tradition of fine arts

Friends of Drake Arts is a member organization that supports the rich tradition of fine arts programs at Drake and enhances audience experiences.

Learn more about the activities and goals of the organization by visiting About Friends of Drake Arts.

Check out the Fall Drake Fine Arts Calendar for the full schedule of nearly nightly performances in the easily accessible Sheslow Auditorium in Old Main and nearby Harmon Fine Arts Center.

You can make Drake fine arts even finer

Joining Friends of Drake Arts is easy and rewarding. Memberships are available at several levels, starting at only $35 a year. Members enjoy exclusive events with artists and receive advance information and invitations to performances and events.

Most important, these membership gifts directly and dramatically impact the lives of young aspiring artists at Drake and in the community.

For more information or to join, visit the membership Web page or call 515-271-3939.

Upcoming Fine Arts Events

Sat., Nov. 7 Synergy Jazz Workshop Closing Concert, featuring Jason Danielson, piano, John Kizilarmut, drums; 6 p.m., Sheslow Auditorium

Wed., Nov. 11 Guest Recital, United States Air Force Academy’s Rampart Winds; 8 p.m., Sheslow Auditorium

Thurs., Nov. 12–Sun., Nov. 15 Cabaret, music by Joe Kander, lyrics by Frank Ebb, book by Joe Masteroff, directed by Karla Kash; 8 p.m. (Nov. 12–14); 2 p.m. (Nov. 15); Performing Arts Hall, Harmon Fine Arts Center; $6 for adults; $4 for students, seniors, and those with Drake ID.

Fri., Nov. 13 Civic Music Association, Vienna Boys Choir, 7:30 p.m., Sheslow Auditorium. Admission Charged.

Fri., Nov. 20 Drake Jazz Ensemble I, Joel Poppen, director; 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Hall, Harmon Fine Arts Center

Fri., Nov. 20-Fri., Dec. 18 The Nelson Project.  Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center; Opening reception, Fri., Nov. 20

Sat., Nov. 21– Sun., Nov. 22 Drake Choir and Drake University/Community Chorus will perform Mahler’s Second Symphony (Resurrection) with the Des Moines Symphony Orchestra; 7:30 p.m. (Nov. 21) and 2:30 p.m. (Nov. 22), Civic Center of Greater Des Moines. Tickets available through the Civic Center or TicketMaster.

Click here for the full Fine Arts calendar.