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Oct
9
UConn Family Weekend - Jimmy O. Yang7:00pm
UConn Family Weekend - Jimmy O. Yang
Saturday, October 9th, 2021
07:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Storrs Campus Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
Actor, stand-up comedian, and writer Jimmy O. Yang, best known for his portrayal of "Jian Yang" on HBO's Emmy-nominated series Silicon Valley, takes the Jorgensen stage for some highly anticipated Family Weekend fun. Yang is also known for his work in Patriots Day and Crazy Rich Asians. His hour-long comedy special Good Deals is currently streaming on Amazon Prime. -
Oct
15
VOCES88:00pm
VOCES8
Friday, October 15th, 2021
08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Storrs Campus Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
Over the course of their 15-year career, VOCES8 has proved to be an a cappella ensemble of immense quality and delight. Praised for the beauty of their "perfectly blended unblemished voices" (The Guardian), their shows are sure to inspire and excite those who appreciate the art of musical expression. Their program, Stardust, blends the music from the Renaissance all the way to present day. From William Byrd to Mumford & Sons, audiences will be astounded by highly acclaimed work. -
Oct
26
Takacs Quartet 7:30pm
Takacs Quartet
Tuesday, October 26th, 2021
07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Storrs Campus Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
Now entering their 47th season, the Takács Quartet has more than established themselves as artists of extraordinary work. With Edward Dusinberre and Harumi Rhodes on violin, András Fejér on cello, and Grammy Award-winning Richard O'Neil on viola, this group (a Jorgensen audience favorite) is one of fresh sounds and highly acclaimed playing that creates a performance enjoyed by all music lovers. Expect a magical evening with works by Haydn, Coleridge-Taylor, and Schubert. -
Nov
5
Pilobolus: Big Five-OH!8:00pm
Pilobolus: Big Five-OH!
Friday, November 5th, 2021
08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Storrs Campus Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
For this 50th anniversary celebration, Pilobolus questions its own "givens," turns its traditions sideways, and brings its past into the future - in a thoroughly engaging new way. As fresh and vibrant as ever, Pilobolus - that fiesty arts organism - puts the "Oh!" in BIG FIVE OH! and continues to morph its way thrillingly into audiences' hearts and minds.
This celebration includes the vintage classic, Untitled, the high-voltage Megawatt, signature shadow works, and a few concepts that have never been seen before! -
Nov
9
Castalian Quartet 7:30pm
Castalian Quartet
Tuesday, November 9th, 2021
07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Storrs Campus Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
From Carnegie Hall to the Columbian rainforest, the Castalian Quartet is quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with among international chamber music. With Sini Simonen and Daniel Roberts on violin, Charlotte Bonneton on viola, and Christopher Graves on cello, their program with works from Mozart, Janácek and Sibelius is sure to delight. Their "real personality and strong interpretative ideas" (The Guardian) provide a can't-miss experience for all chamber music lovers.
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Sep
30
She Kills Monsters7:30pm
She Kills Monsters
Thursday, September 30th, 2021
07:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Storrs Campus Nafe Katter Theatre
Written by Qui Nguyen
Directed by Beth Gardiner
"A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90’s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all. This outdoor production will be performed by an ensemble of student actors."
FREE OF CHARGE TO THE UCONN COMMUNITY! NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. BRING YOUR UCONN ID TO THE PERFORMANCE.
Cast List
AGNES/ Samantha Seawolf
TILLY/ Abigail Hilditch
CHUCK/ Alex Kosciuszek
MILES/ Leone Rodriguez
KALIOPE,KELLY/ Lauren Fisher
LILITH, LILLY/ Elizabeth McManus
EVIL GABBI, VERA/ Katelyn Trieu
EVIL TINA/ Audrey Latino
FARRAH THE FAERIE/ Megan O’Connor
STEVE/ Aleksei Sandals
ORCUS, RONNIE/ Nick Luberto
NARRATOR/ Colin Kinnick
PUPPETRY:
Abigail Baird
Alyson Doyle
Ian Hoffman
Jaron Hollander
Stoph Scheer
UNDERSTUDIES:
Eliza Carson (TILLY, LILITH/ LILLY, KALLIOPE)
Sean Redahan (STEVE, CHUCK)
Colin Kinnick (MILES, ORCUS/ RONNIE)
Kiera Prusmack (AGNES, GABBI/ VERA, EVIL TINA/ FERRAH) -
Oct
1
She Kills Monsters8:00pm
She Kills Monsters
Friday, October 1st, 2021
08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Storrs Campus Nafe Katter Theatre
Written by Qui Nguyen
Directed by Beth Gardiner
"A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90’s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all. This outdoor production will be performed by an ensemble of student actors."
FREE OF CHARGE TO THE UCONN COMMUNITY! NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. BRING YOUR UCONN ID TO THE PERFORMANCE.
Cast List
AGNES/ Samantha Seawolf
TILLY/ Abigail Hilditch
CHUCK/ Alex Kosciuszek
MILES/ Leone Rodriguez
KALIOPE,KELLY/ Lauren Fisher
LILITH, LILLY/ Elizabeth McManus
EVIL GABBI, VERA/ Katelyn Trieu
EVIL TINA/ Audrey Latino
FARRAH THE FAERIE/ Megan O’Connor
STEVE/ Aleksei Sandals
ORCUS, RONNIE/ Nick Luberto
NARRATOR/ Colin Kinnick
PUPPETRY:
Abigail Baird
Alyson Doyle
Ian Hoffman
Jaron Hollander
Stoph Scheer
UNDERSTUDIES:
Eliza Carson (TILLY, LILITH/ LILLY, KALLIOPE)
Sean Redahan (STEVE, CHUCK)
Colin Kinnick (MILES, ORCUS/ RONNIE)
Kiera Prusmack (AGNES, GABBI/ VERA, EVIL TINA/ FERRAH) -
Oct
2
She Kills Monsters8:00pm
She Kills Monsters
Saturday, October 2nd, 2021
08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Storrs Campus Nafe Katter Theatre
Written by Qui Nguyen
Directed by Beth Gardiner
"A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90’s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all. This outdoor production will be performed by an ensemble of student actors."
FREE OF CHARGE TO THE UCONN COMMUNITY! NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. BRING YOUR UCONN ID TO THE PERFORMANCE.
Cast List
AGNES/ Samantha Seawolf
TILLY/ Abigail Hilditch
CHUCK/ Alex Kosciuszek
MILES/ Leone Rodriguez
KALIOPE,KELLY/ Lauren Fisher
LILITH, LILLY/ Elizabeth McManus
EVIL GABBI, VERA/ Katelyn Trieu
EVIL TINA/ Audrey Latino
FARRAH THE FAERIE/ Megan O’Connor
STEVE/ Aleksei Sandals
ORCUS, RONNIE/ Nick Luberto
NARRATOR/ Colin Kinnick
PUPPETRY:
Abigail Baird
Alyson Doyle
Ian Hoffman
Jaron Hollander
Stoph Scheer
UNDERSTUDIES:
Eliza Carson (TILLY, LILITH/ LILLY, KALLIOPE)
Sean Redahan (STEVE, CHUCK)
Colin Kinnick (MILES, ORCUS/ RONNIE)
Kiera Prusmack (AGNES, GABBI/ VERA, EVIL TINA/ FERRAH) -
Oct
28
The 39 Steps7:30pm
The 39 Steps
Thursday, October 28th, 2021
07:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Storrs Campus Studio Theatre, DRMU Building
Adapted by Patrick Barlow
Directed by Helen T. Clark
"Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have THE 39 STEPS a fast paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre. This two-time tony and drama desk award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters played by a cast of four, an onstage plane crash, handcuffs, a missing finger, and some good old-fashioned romance. This production will be performed by an ensemble of student actors."
RUNNING TIME: TBD
Cast List
RICHARD HANNAY/ Michael Curry
ANNABELLE SCHMIDT, PAMELA, MARGARET/ Nicolle Cooper
CLOWN 1 AND 2/ Ammon Downer and Jamie Feidner
UNDERSTUDIES: TBA -
Oct
29
The 39 Steps8:00pm
The 39 Steps
Friday, October 29th, 2021
08:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Storrs Campus Studio Theatre, DRMU Building
Adapted by Patrick Barlow
Directed by Helen T. Clark
"Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have THE 39 STEPS a fast paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre. This two-time tony and drama desk award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters played by a cast of four, an onstage plane crash, handcuffs, a missing finger, and some good old-fashioned romance. This production will be performed by an ensemble of student actors."
RUNNING TIME: TBD
Cast List
RICHARD HANNAY/ Michael Curry
ANNABELLE SCHMIDT, PAMELA, MARGARET/ Nicolle Cooper
CLOWN 1 AND 2/ Ammon Downer and Jamie Feidner
UNDERSTUDIES: TBA
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Sep
30
Sophie Shao, Cello And Leva Jokubaviciute, Piano Faculty Recital8:00pm
Sophie Shao, Cello And Leva Jokubaviciute, Piano Faculty Recital
Thursday, September 30th, 2021
08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Storrs Campus von der Mehden Recital Hall
Please join UConn Professor Sophie Shao, cellist and Ieva Jokubaviciute, pianist (Duke University) in Von derMehden Recital Hall on Thursday, September 30, 2021 to hear Beethoven's music for cello and piano duo:
Beethoven Cello Sonatas No. 1, 3, 4, 5
PROGRAM
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Von Der Mehden Recital Hall, University of Connecticut
Ludwig van Beethoven
(1770- 1827)
Sonata in C Major, op. 102 no. 1
Sonata in F Major, op. 5 no. 1
Sonata in D Major, op. 102 no. 2
Sonata in A Major, op. 69
SOPHIE SHAO, CELLIST
Cellist Sophie Shao, winner of the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant and top prizes at the Rostropovich and Tchaikovsky competitions, is a versatile and passionate artist whose performances the New York Times has described as “eloquent, powerful,” “beautifully phrased and interestingly textured,” the LA Times noted as “impressive” and the Washington Post called “deeply satisfying.”
Shao has premiered Howard Shore’s “Mythic Gardens” and Richard Wilson’s “The Cello Has Many Secrets” with Leon Botstein and the American Symphony Orchestra. Ms. Shao has given recitals in Suntory Hall in Tokyo, the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, Middlebury College, Phillips Collection, Lincoln Center, the complete Bach Suites at Union College and curates her popular “Sophie Shao and Friends” groups. She was a member of Chamber Music Society Two/Bowers Program, a young artist residency of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.
Her recordings include the Complete Bach Suites, Andre Previn’s Reflections for Cello and English Horn and Orchestra on EMI Classics, Richard Wilson’s Diablerie and Brash Attacks on Albany Records, Marlboro Music Festival’s 50th Anniversary on Bridge Records, and Howard Shore’s “Mythic Gardens” on Sony Classical.
Ms. Shao began playing the cello at age six, and was a student of Shirley Trepel, the former principal cellist of the Houston Symphony. At age thirteen she enrolled at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, studying cello with David Soyer and chamber music with Felix Galimir. She then continued her studies with Aldo Parisot at Yale University, receiving a B.A. in Religious Studies from Yale College and an M.M. from the Yale School of Music where she was enrolled as a Paul and Daisy Soros Fellow. She is on the faculty of the University of Connecticut and plays on a cello made by Honore Derazey from 1855 once owned by Pablo Casals.
IEVA JOKUBAVICIUTE, PIANIST
Lithuanian pianist Ieva Jokubaviciute has been described as “an artist of commanding technique, refined temperament and persuasive insight” (New York Times) and as possessing “razor-sharp intelligence and wit” (Washington Post).
A recipient of a Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship, Ms. Jokubaviciute released her debut recording Labor Record in 2010 to international acclaim, which resulted in recitals in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Baltimore, D.C., Vilnius (Lithuanian) and To -
Oct
10
Songfest5:00pm
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Oct
12
Symphonic Band/Wind Ensemble8:00pm
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Oct
14
Awadagin Pratt, Tom Stone, & Solomiya Concert8:00pm
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Oct
17
Brian Oliveira, Trumpet3:00pm
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Sep
27
Forest Bathing Inspired Meditation5:00pm
Forest Bathing Inspired Meditation
Monday, September 27th, 2021
05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Storrs Campus Benton Museum Outdoor Patio
Please join Student Heath and Wellness (SHaW), the Asian American Cultural Center, and the Benton Museum of Art on Monday, Sept 27th at 5pm for a forest bathing inspired meditation in the garden behind the Benton Museum. Forest Bathing, a term derived from the Japanese physiological and psychological exercise, shinrin-yoku, bridges the gap between us and the natural world. It is being in nature and connecting with it through our senses of sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch. Join Nishelli Ahmed, Health Educator from SHaW, in an opportunity to disconnect from tech and reconnect with the natural beauty easily accessible on UConn Storrs’ campus. We suggest wearing comfortable clothes and shoes, putting phones and other electronics on "do not disturb," and bringing something to sit on (yoga mat, blanket, etc.) -
Sep
30
Teaching Is A Work Of HeART4:00pm
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Oct
1
Salon: An Immigrant's Vision5:00pm
Salon: An Immigrant's Vision
Friday, October 1st, 2021
05:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Storrs Campus Wilbur Cross North Reading Room
Salon at the Benton: An Immigrant's Vision
Note: this salon will take place in the North Reading Room of Wilbur Cross Building.
AN IMMIGRANT’S VISION
What would it mean for refugees and immigrants to the US to be seen and recognized as part of the fabric of everyday life? How can portraiture forge connections between strangers, and potentially foster community? These questions lie at the heart of Joe Standart’s public art and community engagement initiatives, currently displayed at the William Benton Museum of Art in the exhibition Immigrant Eyes.
Link to more information about this program:
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Oct
7
FIRST THURSDAY OPEN HOUSE4:00pm
FIRST THURSDAY OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, October 7th, 2021
04:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Storrs Campus The William Benton Museum of Art
FREE and FUN for everyone!
Open house in partnership SHaW
4:30-6:30
Visit with cute Therapy Dogs
4:30–7:30 in the Museum Galleries
• Giveaways
• Hands-on activities - Get your polaroid portrait and decorate a frame
• Scavenger Hunts
• Enjoy some music
Bring your dorm mates, friends, co-workers, or family. -
Oct
7
Pet Therapy at The Benton4:30pm
Pet Therapy at The Benton
Thursday, October 7th, 2021
04:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Storrs Campus, Storrs Campus The William Benton Museum of Art
Student Health and Wellness in conjunction with the The Benton will be hosting Pet Therapy the First Thursday of every month from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM in The Benton. Stop by for some pet therapy play time! Please note that Pet Therapy is provided on a volunteer basis. We cannot guarantee that dogs will be present the entire time. Can't make it? No worries - Pet Therapy is WEEKLY! For a full Pet Therapy schedule, visit http://pettherapy.uconn.edu
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Sep
25
Who Took The Cookies From The Cookie Jar? By WonderSpark Puppets11:00am
Who Took The Cookies From The Cookie Jar? By WonderSpark Puppets
Saturday, September 25th, 2021
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Storrs Campus Betsy Paterson Square, Downtown Storrs
As part of its 2021 Fall Saturday Puppet Show Series, the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry will present Who Took the Cookies from the Cookie Jar?, a hand puppet show by New York City-based WonderSpark Puppets on Sept. 25 at 11 a.m. ET in Betsy Paterson Square. This show will be socially distanced and follow Town of Mansfield and UConn safety guidelines. In the event of inclement weather for outdoor performances, the show will be performed virtually on the same day at 11 a.m. ET. A suggested donation of $12 per household is encouraged. This performance is co-sponsored by the Mansfield Downtown Partnership, Inc.
In Who Took the Cookies from the Cookie Jar? WonderSpark Puppets brings the classic children's song to life as a hilarious hand-puppet mystery show. Join detective Mystery Max as he searches for clues to find out “whodunit”. The audience will sing songs and help Max find the missing cookies to solve the case. The show’s themes include making friends, saying sorry, and the scientific method.
WonderSpark Puppets is a New York City-based puppet theater company led by Chad Williams and UConn Puppet Arts Program alumna Z Briggs. The company's mission is to spread joy, spark imagination, and share laughter through high-quality puppet performances. They have partnered with NYC Public Schools, the New York Public Library, and such companies as CAMP and Bed Bath & Beyond, and have toured internationally, bringing original productions and puppetry workshops to festivals in Thailand and Taiwan.
This outdoor performance will take place in Betsy Paterson Square; reservations are not required. Chairs will not be provided, so groups are encouraged to bring their own blankets and chairs. Seating space will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. To comply with UConn safety guidelines, masks are required at all times for all attendees and staff ages two and up. For safety, six feet of space will be required between seated family groups. Hand sanitizer will be available at the entrance and exit of the seating area.
