Arts & Culture at MSU
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Category:
Entertainment & Arts - General
Description:
After wrapping up the Year of Arts & Culture, MSU aims to offer a more global perspective to the community. Surf artsandculture.msu.edu to keep up on current museum exhibits, musicals, publications, news and much more to see what MSU arts and culture has to offer!

Also follow us at www.twitter.com/MSUarts for more updates! It's like Chicken Soup for the Cultured Soul!
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Admins

  • Angela
  • Jennifer
  • Lora
  • Kent

Officers

Lora
MSU Museum
Kent
Wharton Center
Angela
University Relations
Report Group
 

Basic Info
 

Name:
Arts & Culture at MSU
Category:
Entertainment & Arts - General
Description:
After wrapping up the Year of Arts & Culture, MSU aims to offer a more global perspective to the community. Surf artsandculture.msu.edu to keep up on current museum exhibits, musicals, publications, news and much more to see what MSU arts and culture has to offer!

Also follow us at www.twitter.com/MSUarts for more updates! It's like Chicken Soup for the Cultured Soul!
Privacy Type:
Open: All content is public.

Contact Info
 

Email:
Website:
http://artsandculture.msu.edu
Office:
Media Communications, University Relations, Olds Hall
Location:
East Lansing, MI

Recent News
 

News:
10/13/2009

As the weather gets colder, Arts & Culture at MSU has tons of things going on indoors to keep you warm and entertained!

Highlights:
• MSU Archives sponsors 40th anniversary contest
http://news.msu.edu/story/6934/&topic_id=3
• Brickman to bring a ‘Beautiful World’ to the Wharton Center
http://news.msu.edu/story/6935/&topic_id=3
• Wharton Center to partner with Broadway Grand Rapids
http://news.msu.edu/story/6940/&topic_id=3
Events:
• Wharton Center opens newly expanded, renovated facility
http://news.msu.edu/story/6941/&topic_id=3
• Department of Theatre’s ‘Trojan Women’ opens tonight, Oct. 13
http://artsandculture.msu.edu/database_eventview.asp?id=922
• Bachelor of Fine Arts student, Erica Birkhold, solo exhibit opens Oct. 19
http://artsandculture.msu.edu/database_eventview.asp?id=1135
• WKAR Radio On-Air Support Campaign now though Oct. 16
http://artsandculture.msu.edu/database_eventview.asp?id=1134

And as always, for a full list of all things Arts & Culture, visit www.artsandculture.msu.edu, follow us on Twitter @MSUarts, and feel free to post your news here!

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10/6/2009

Hard to believe its October already! With the fall semester flying by, check out all that MSU Arts and Culture has going on this week.

Highlights:
• Broad Art Museum groundbreaking set for March 16; advisory board named
http://news.msu.edu/story/6911/&topic_id=3
• MSU Detroit Center, home to the Community Music School officially opens
http://news.msu.edu/story/6909/&topic_id=3
• MSU music student Ty Forquer’s video blog on music and art in Greater Lansing
http://brazendrum.tumblr.com

Events:
• WKAR’s ‘Backstage Pass’ kicks off tonight, Oct. 6 with Orquesta Ritmo
http://artsandculture.msu.edu/database_eventview.asp?id=1110
• Michael Feinstein: The Sinatra Project comes to Wharton on Oct. 10
http://artsandculture.msu.edu/database_eventview.asp?id=1100

If you’re looking for more to do, check out the Arts and Culture calendar at http://artsandculture.msu.edu/events_calendar.asp. Keep posting on here, sending your A&C updates to @MSUarts on Twitter and check out artsandculture.msu.edu.

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9/29/2009

There is a lot going on in the next few weeks of Arts and Culture at MSU, let’s get to it!

Highlights:
• MSU’s Arabic Language programs partners with Dearborn Public Schools
See here for the story: http://news.msu.edu/story/6883/&topic_id=3 or for more information about MSU’s Arabic Language program, visit http://arabicflagship.msu.edu.
• Kresge continues Korean celebration with exhibits, lectures, and gallery walks
“Gods, Demons and Generals: Icons of Korean Shamanism” explores the traditional side of Korean art in Shamanism while “Haeri Yoo: Paper Deep” takes a contemporary look at Korean culture. To learn more, visit http://news.msu.edu/story/6878/&topic_id=3.
• WKAR’s ‘Backstage Pass’ begins season with Michigan salsa band
The lively sounds of Michigan’s premier salsa band, Orquesta Ritmo, open the "BackStage Pass" second season 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6. To hear more, go to http://news.msu.edu/story/6888/&topic_id=3.

Events:
• The Rocky Horror Show
The Rocky Horror Show by Richard O'Brien is a cult classic that will storm the MSU stage in fishnets and heels. More information here: http://theatre.msu.edu/Productions/Shows/Fl2009-RockyHorror.
• Fostering a Global Community
MSU alumnus and former East Lansing Mayor Sam Singh quit his job to travel the world. Come hear Sam speak about his journey and how we can foster a more global community. Thursday, October 1 at 7 p.m. East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, FREE!
• MSU College of Music Showcase Series
College of Music annual Showcase Series kicks off on Oct. 2 with Collage III. For more information and other performances, visit http://music.msu.edu/documents/ShowcaseSeriesrelease09-10.pdf.
• Dino Dash at the MSU Museum
Run-walk-wheel around West Circle Drive for the annual fall-time favorite. The event is a competitive 5K run/walk on a fast, flat course, as well as a family-friendly event with the Museum Mile and Mini Dash for people of all ages. More information at http://museum.msu.edu/Events/DinosaurDash/.

Keep posting your MSU Arts and Culture news, events, and highlights and for more MSU Arts and Culture news follow us on Twitter @MSUarts or visit www.artsandculture.msu.edu.

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