George Mason University's Center for the Arts

Paintings, Sculpture and Installations

Opening Reception: Thursday, January 21, 6 to 8 PM

Nate Larson, "Conjecture, Curiosities, and Wonder"

For more than 25 years, the Mark Morris Dance Group has left audiences spellbound with its unique artistry, reflecting a profound and sophisticated love of music and movement. Dubbed “one of the greatest living choreographers” by the New Yorker, Morris’ wit, grace, and refined musicality make him one of today’s most highly esteemed choreographers and his company an international dance phenomenon, performing 90 events around the world each year. Experience “beautiful movement, beautiful music, presented in unbroken harmony that feels as natural as breathing.” (The Washington Post) Program includes two Washington area premieres, Visitation which is set to Beethoven and Empire Garden set to Charles Ives, as well as one of Morris’s most beautiful works, V.

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David Brown, "Bridging the Gap Between: An Artist/Curator Journey in Sixty Minutes"

Alexei Kornienko, conductor
Alexander Sinchuk, piano
Julian Schwarz, cello

This marvelous orchestra was founded in 1978 with the purpose of broadcasting the expansive symphonic repertoire of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries throughout Russia for the past 30 years has toured the globe, performing exquisite works by Russian composers. Following the European music tradition, the Moscow State Radio Symphony Orchestra does not have a permanent principal conductor; instead, Music Director Anatoli Nemudrov invites distinguished maestros from Russia and around the world to conduct the ensemble, facilitating the continuing development and mastery of the musicians. “From the first notes played by the violas, one could predict that a special music event was about to start.” (Palm Beach Daily News)   Program includes The Tsar’s Bride Overture by Rimsky-Korsakov, Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op.43, Variations on a Rococo Theme in A for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 33, and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade, Symphonic Suite for Orchestra, Op. 35.

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Kate Hearden, Soprano
Marcio Botelho, Cello
Patricia Parker, Piano

Shakespeare’s iconic romantic tragedy of innocent young lovers falling victim to family hatred and cruel destiny comes alive on our stage this Valentine’s Day. Swords clash, everlasting love is promised, and a treacherous sleeping potion is swallowed in this sorrowful tale, considered the greatest love story of all time. Evoking the lyricism of Shakespeare’s sonnets, Romeo and Juliet embodies the brief joy of passion and ecstasy felt by these two young lovers before their heartrending fate. This stunning work is performed by the award-winning theater ensemble, The Acting Company, in special tribute to this holiday for lovers.

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Huh Hwe Tae will be showing in the Mason Hall Atrium Gallery from February 15 to March 15, 2010. Tae is a calligrapher who deals with philosophical and religious themes. His show will involve a 'performance' work for the reception.

*This show may start one week earlier due to conflict with the Spring Break schedule. We apologize for any inconvenience and encourage you to check back often for any updates to the School of Art Gallery schedules.

Location, Location, Location: Hot Spots of Crime and Crime Prevention

David L. Weisburd
Distinguished Professor, Administration of Justice

Each year in a typical city only four percent of the street segments are home to 50 percent of the crimes. About a third of all officially recorded juvenile crimes in a city occur within 86 street segments. Crime at place is relatively stable across time. Good neighborhoods have crime hot spots, and problematic areas have many streets mostly free of crime. Focusing crime prevention on specific places does not cause crime to simply “move around the corner.” These are some of the empirical findings that have led Professor David Weisburd to focus on the concept of hot spots of crime. This lecture will focus on the implications of this research about decreasing crime in American communities. In particular, Weisburd will argue that place-based crime prevention is a good investment, and that it is likely to lead to more crime control with fewer people being processed by the criminal justice system.

Jim Carroll, Artistic Director
Steve Lippia, Guest Vocalist
The trademark of this remarkable group of musicians from Washington, D.C. has always been the insightful interpretation of classics by revered jazz masters. This year, the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra pays tribute to the great Frank Sinatra, with guest artist, Steve Lippia. Mr. Lippia is one of the country’s most prominent interpreters of classic pop music, and has “an astounding approximation of Frank Sinatra’s voice.” (Courier-Post) Reminiscent of Sinatra’s concerts, the program will include some of the most memorable tunes from Count Basie and Buddy Rich that showcase these great jazz instrumentalists as well as the magnificent talent of Steve Lippia.

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The juried Undergraduate Exhibition will be in the Fine Arts Gallery and will be an exhibition of undergraduate student work selected by juror Sarah Tanguy. It will include works from all art disciplines.

Opening Reception: Thursday, January 25, 6 to 8PM

Mozart’s classic dramatic comedy about the world’s greatest lover of all time comes to life in this riveting production by the Virginia Opera. Inspired by the story of Don Juan, this captivating opera follows an arrogant nobleman and rake who seduces women carelessly and tosses them aside. This notorious scoundrel has a list of amorous conquests so long it takes his servant an aria just to name them all! Three of the Don’s former lovers pursue him attempting to get revenge, but in the end, the devious rogue gets his comeuppance when he refuses to repent from his evil ways. This captivating masterpiece is filled with deep human tragedy, uproarious comedy, powerful music, and the soaring voices of the Virginia Opera in this luscious production. Sung in Italian with English supertitles.

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Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy are not only two of the world’s most celebrated fiddlers—they are also husband and wife. Both have appeared frequently at the Center—Natalie in solo performances and Donnell fronting the dynamic family group, Leahy. Now our audience will have the opportunity to witness the fruits of their musical matrimony during this unforgettable evening of Celtic music. “Dual fiddle wizardry…amazing synergy,” says the Intelligencer Journal of this vivacious couple from Canada. This collaboration’s foot-tapping rave-ups, heart-wrenching ballads, and remarkable step dancing leave onlookers breathless from the moment they take the stage.

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Mozart’s classic dramatic comedy about the world’s greatest lover of all time comes to life in this riveting production by the Virginia Opera. Inspired by the story of Don Juan, this captivating opera follows an arrogant nobleman and rake who seduces women carelessly and tosses them aside. This notorious scoundrel has a list of amorous conquests so long it takes his servant an aria just to name them all! Three of the Don’s former lovers pursue him attempting to get revenge, but in the end, the devious rogue gets his comeuppance when he refuses to repent from his evil ways. This captivating masterpiece is filled with deep human tragedy, uproarious comedy, powerful music, and the soaring voices of the Virginia Opera in this luscious production. Sung in Italian with English supertitles.

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