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Guitar Studio Recital
featuring Dez Cordas

Craig Butterfield, double bass
Matthew Slotkin, guitar
Tuesday, Sept. 1, 7:30 p.m.
Recital Hall, Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts

Dez Cordas is a musical duo featuring Craig Butterfield on double bass and Matthew Slotkin on guitar.

Craig Butterfield is assistant professor of double bass and jazz studies at the University of South Carolina. He has toured the world as a jazz artist as well as a classical soloist and clinician. During 2004 and 2005, Butterfield toured as a member of Maynard Ferguson's Big Bop Nouveau band, performing at venues in New York, London and in Asia.

Matthew Slotkin, an acclaimed guitarist, teacher and scholar, has appeared in leading venues throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. He has performed numerous premieres of works by composers including John Anthony Lennon, Scott Lindroth and many others. Slotkin directs the guitar programs at Mansfield University and Bloomsburg University. He has given master classes at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, the University of Melbourne and the Alexandria Guitar Festival.

Admission: Free with ticket

 

Art Gallery Exhibition
The Art of Drawing
Sept. 10 to Oct. 16
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Opening reception:
Thursday, Sept. 10, 4:30 to
6:30 p.m.

Rebecca Randall Bryan Art Gallery
Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts

Taking its title from the classic drawing text by Bernard Chaet, this exhibit celebrates Chaet's important pedagogical contribution to drawing instruction and focuses on the continued relevance of drawing from observation for the contemporary artist. The survey features archival student drawings from Yale University, personally selected by Chaet, as well as current work by former Chaet students, including John Hull, chair of the Studio Art Department at the College of Charleston.

Admission: Free

 

Cultural Celebration
Wednesday, Sept. 16
11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

(Rain date: Sept. 23)
Prince Lawn

Coastal Carolina University's Cultural Celebration is an event designed to involve all areas of campus in celebrating different cultures. The festival highlights the history, music, dance, art and food of many countries and cultures.

Admission: Free

 

Cambridge University American Stage Tour presents
The Two Gentlemen of Verona
By William Shakespeare
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 7:30 p.m.
Wheelwright Auditorium

The celebrated Cambridge University American Stage Tour (CAST) is making its annual tour of the Eastern United States. This year, 16 of the most talented directors, producers, actors and technicians from the University of Cambridge are presenting Shakespeare's comedy The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Following the fortunes of four lovers, three outlaws, two clowns and a dog, the play is a witty discourse on the themes of youth and immaturity, loyalty and betrayal.

Special Performance:
$15 (first floor rows A-M)
$10 (first floor rows N-S & balcony)
CCU and HGTC students: $5
(one per valid ID)
CCU and HGTC faculty/staff: $10
(two per valid ID)
Alumni/Senior citizens: $5 discount
(ages 65 & older)
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Members: $5 discount
Teens: $5 discount (ages 11 to 17)
Children (ages 10 & under): $5
(must be accompanied by an adult)

 

Coastal Carolina University Theatre
The Spitfire Grill
Music and Book by James Valcq
Lyrics and Book by Fred Alley
Based on the Film by Lee David Zlotoff Aaron McAllister, director

Thursday, Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 26, 3 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 27, 3 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 1, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m.

Black Box Theatre, Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts

In this heartwarming musical of hope and redemption, recently paroled Percy Talbott picks a place on the map to make a new start. Landing in small-town Gilead, Wis., Percy finds a job at the Spitfire Grill. With his fresh appreciation of the beauty of small town life, Percy reinvigorates the residents of Gilead and helps them rediscover themselves.

General Admission: $15
CCU and HGTC students: $5
(one per valid ID)
CCU and HGTC faculty/staff: $10
(two per valid ID)
Alumni/Senior citizens: $10
(ages 65 & older)
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Members: $10
Teens: $5 (ages 11 to 17)
Children (ages 10 & under): $5
(must be accompanied by an adult)

 

 

Fifth Annual
Spectrum Concert
Family Weekend

Friday, Sept. 25, 7 p.m.

Wheelwright Auditorium

Coastal Carolina University's bands and chamber ensembles will present the Fifth Annual Spectrum Concert. Groups performing include the Flute Choir, the Sax Ensemble, STRYKE Taiko Drums, C-PAN (steel drum band), Jazz After Hours and the Symphonic Band. The program will include jazz, calypso and other world music. The Symphonic Band will perform selections from the hit movie Superman and conclude with the rousing National Emblem march.

General admission: $9
CCU and HGTC students: $3
(one per valid ID)
CCU and HGTC faculty/staff: $3
(two per valid ID)
Alumni/Senior citizens: $7
(ages 65 & older)

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Members: $7
Teens: $3 (ages 11 to 17)
Children (ages 10 & under): Free
(must be accompanied by an adult)

 

Pushing the Limits with
Steve Bailey & Howard Levy

Special guest: Jeff Sipe
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m.
Wheelwright Auditorium

It has been said about Steve Bailey that "he is to the six-string fretless bass what Columbus was to America." Howard Levy, one of the original members of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, is THE preeminent harmonica virtuoso and a world-class pianist. Put these two together performing jazz standards and originals, along with Aquarian Rescue Unit/Trey Anastasio drummer Jeff Sipe, and you have a night to remember.

General Admission:
$15 (first floor rows A-M)
$10 (first floor rows N-S & balcony)
CCU and HGTC students: $5
(one per valid ID)
CCU and HGTC faculty/staff: $10
(two per valid ID)
Alumni/Senior citizens: $5 discount
(ages 65 & older)
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Members: $5 discount
Teens: $5 discount (ages 11 to 17)
Children (ages 10 & under): $5
(must be accompanied by an adult)

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