BGSU Lively Arts Calendar, Sept. 11-25, 2013
Sept. 11— A food-centered art exhibit titled “Consumed: Nourishment and Indulgence” opens at 11 a.m. in the Willard Wankelman Gallery of BGSU’s Fine Arts Center. “Consumed” displays work that considers some of the issues, attitudes and associations that food symbolizes, and will continue through Oct. 9. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Free
Sept. 11—The opening and awards ceremony for the “FOCUS” exhibition starts at 6 p.m. in 115 Olscamp Hall. The exhibit, located in Dorothy Uber Bryan Gallery of the Fine Arts Center, displays the artwork of gifted high school artists from northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. The work will be on display through Oct. 5. Free
Sept. 11—The Faculty Artist Series presents pianist Cole Burger at 8 p.m. in Bryan Recital Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center. Free
Sept. 12—The Creative Writing Program welcomes Mary Biddinger, poet and author of “Prairie Fever,” as part of its Visiting Writer Series. Her talk will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Prout Chapel. Free
Sept. 13— ARTalks continues with a presentation by English artist and illustrator Sue Coe (now of upstate New York), known for her highly political work and opposition to animal cruelty. Her talk will begin at 7 p.m. in 204 Fine Arts Center. Free
Sept. 13— The College of Musical Arts welcomes guest artist Nathan Hess, piano, at 8 p.m. in Bryan Recital Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center. Free
Sept. 15— Gish Film Theater’s Sunday Matinee celebrates “The Greatest Clown: Charlie Chaplin.” The films start at 3 p.m. in the Gish Film Theater at Hanna Hall. Free
Sept. 15—In conjunction with the exhibit “Consumed: Nourishment and Indulgence,” the School of Art welcomes theater and film faculty member Dr. Cynthia Baron for her 3 p.m. presentation called “Watch What You Eat: Food Documentaries and the Counter-Cuisine Movement,” immediately before the 4 p.m. screening of the Academy Award-nominated film “The Garden,” about the Latino South Central Farmers and their fight to grow food, in 1101 Fine Arts Center. Free
Sept. 16—As part of ARTalks series, New York City artist Debra Priestly, whose work in the “Consumed” exhibition focuses on the way common rituals such as the preparation and consumption of food can inspire dialogue, presents a talk titled “Hybrids,” at 5 p.m. in 204 Fine Arts Center. Free
Sept. 17—Tuesdays at the Gish presents “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?” This 1993 film, directed by Lasse Hallström and with cinematography by Sven Nykvist, includes young actors Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio and represents a coming-together of artists from Europe and the United States. The film starts at 7:30 p.m. in the Gish Film Theater at Hanna Hall. Free
Sept. 19—BGSU’s Jazz Lab Band 1 performs with guest artist Gary Smulyan at 8 p.m. in Donnell Theatre of the Wolfe Center for the Arts. Smulyan is one of the top baritone saxophonists on the scene today. He will also conduct two master classes while on campus. Free
Sept. 19—The International Film Series kicks off with “The Tiniest Place” (“El lugar mas pequeño”). This Mexican documentary follows an annihilated town in the Salvadoran jungle that rebuilds itself after surviving a tragedy. The film begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Gish Film Theater of Hanna Hall. Free
Sept. 21—BGSU’s Steel Pan Band performs “Steel Away,” a special concert for young people, at 11 a.m. in Bryan Recital Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center. The concert is aimed at children through age 8. Tickets are $4 for adults and $2 for children, available at the door or online at bgsu.edu/arts or by calling 419-372-8171.
Sept. 22—Sunday Matinees features “Battling Butler,” directed by Buster Keaton. The 1926 silent comedy is considered Keaton’s second most successful feature, behind “The Navigator.” The film starts at 3 p.m. in the Gish Film Theater of Hanna Hall. Free
Sept. 22—The BG Philharmonia and BGSU Wind Symphony join forces for a concert at 3 p.m. in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center. For ticket information, visit bgsu.edu/arts or call 419-372-8171.
Sept. 22—As part of BGSU’s “Consumed: Nourishment and Indulgence” exhibit, Morgan Spurlock’s cult classic “Supersize Me” will be featured. Cameras follow Spurlock as he eats nothing but McDonald’s food for an entire month. The film starts at 4 p.m. in 1101 Fine Arts Center. Free
Sept. 23—ARTalks welcomes Ed Hooks for his presentation of “Shamanistic Roots of Acting.” Hooks pioneered acting training specifically geared toward animators rather than actors. He has shared his expertise with most major studios and video game companies including DreamWorks, Disney and Microsoft. He is also a professional actor who has appeared on “Golden Girls,” “Murder, She Wrote” and “Full House.” His talk begins at 5 p.m. in 204 Fine Arts Center. Free
Sept. 24—Tuesdays at the Gish spotlights Thora Birch and Scarlet Johansson in “Ghost World,” a 2001 film by Terry Zwigoff. Based on a graphic novel by Daniel Clowes, the film follows the misadventures of two high school graduates as they seek their path through life, meeting fellow outcast Steve Buscemi along the way. The film starts at 7:30 p.m. in the Fish Film Theater of Hanna Hall. Free
Sept. 24—The Chamber Jazz Ensembles featuring BGSU jazz students perform at 8 p.m. in Bryan Recital Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center. Free
Sept. 25—The Faculty Artist Series continues with Kevin Schempf on clarinet at 8 p.m. in Bryan Recital Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center. Free
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