Hawn Gallery Exhibit: “Philip Van Keuren: Printed Matter, 1988-2012”
What: This exhibition brings together for the first time a selection of the exhibition graphic design projects of Philip Van Keuren. The examples shown include yearly exhibition calendars, cards and publications dating from his first independent graphic design project for the Dallas Museum of Art in 1988. The vast bulk of the work comes from Van Keuren’s directorship of the Pollock Gallery at SMU from 1991 to 2012. Now a professor of art at the Meadows School and director emeritus of the Pollock Gallery, Van Keuren designed these projects without any formal training in graphic design. With careful proportions and simple straightforward layout, Van Keuren’s graphic design accomplishments provide an insightful corollary to his work as a poet, visual artist and gallery curator/director for 22 years. The exhibition is guest curated by Ben Bascombe, deputy director of the Pollock Gallery.
When: October 29 – December 16, 2012. Open during regular library hours: 8 a.m.- midnight Mon.-Thurs.; 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.; 1 p.m.- midnight Sun.
Where: Mildred Hawn Gallery, Hamon Arts Library – Owen Arts Center, 6101 Bishop Blvd. on SMU campus, Dallas (75205)
Cost: FREE
Info: Call 214-768-2303.
O’Neil Lecture in Business Journalism: Kurt Eichenwald
What: New York Times best-selling author Kurt Eichenwald will discuss his new book, 500 Days: Secrets and Lies in the Terror Wars. This much-noticed and controversial book chronicles the 18 months following 9/11 and lays bare the harrowing decisions, deceptions, and delusions that changed America and the world forever. Through a fly-on-the-wall style and true-to-life dialogue, 500 Days brings readers behind closed doors to reveal how the secrets and lies from those early days continue to drive modern developments in the terror wars – from the upcoming Guantanamo trial of 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, to the plans to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan, to President Obama’s orders targeting Bin Laden and other high-ranking al Qaeda leaders in Pakistan, to al Qaeda’s recent plans to bring down airliners with bombs that can be easily missed by metal detectors.Eichenwald is a contributing editor at Vanity Fair and a New York Times best-selling author of three books. He previously worked for 20 years at the Times as an investigative reporter, columnist and senior writer. He is a two-time winner of the George Polk Award for excellence in journalism and was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2000 and 2002. His second book, The Informant, was called “one of the best nonfiction books of the decade” by The New York Times Book Review and made into a major motion picture starring Matt Damon.
When: November 1 at 5 p.m.
Where: Room 241, Umphrey Lee Center, 3300 Dyer St. on SMU campus, Dallas (75205)
Cost: FREE
Info: Call 214-768-3695.
Museum Thursday Lecture Series: “The Noblest Man: The Art of Diego Velázquez”
Who: Nancy Cohen Israel, Art Historian, Owner of Art à la Carte
What: Diego Velázquez has been called the “noblest and most commanding man among the artists of his country.” In a kingdom that valued the work of foreign artists above the work of native sons, Velázquez breathed new life into Spanish painting. He served as a painter to Philip IV as well as a valued member of court, and his realism helped make Spain an important artistic center. Capitalizing on this year’s Prado loan by Velázquez and using the Meadows collection extensively, this five-week lecture series examines Velázquez’s beginnings in Seville, his ascent as a court artist in Madrid and ultimately his recognition as one of Europe’s most important painters.
When: November 1 and 8 (concludes on Nov. 8) at 6 p.m.
Where: Constantin Foundation Seminar Room in the Meadows Museum, 5900 Bishop Blvd. on SMU campus, Dallas (75205)
Cost: $40 for the five-part series; FREE for museum members and SMU faculty, staff and students. Pre-registration is required.
Info: For more information and to register, call 214-768-2765.
Connections: Museum Access Program for Dementia Patients
What: This three-day program, for individuals with early stage dementia and their care partners, will involve a variety of creative activities in a relaxed setting. Participants will explore the galleries through interactive exercises and puzzles, experiment with different materials to create individual and group projects, and discover works of art through music, dance, literature, storytelling and role play. Light refreshments will be served.
When: Three consecutive Fridays: November 2, 9 & 16 at 10:30 a.m.
Where: Meadows Museum, 5900 Bishop Blvd. on SMU campus, Dallas (75205)
Cost: FREE, but pre-registration is required.
Info: For more information and to register, call 214-768-4677.
Friday Morning Lecture Series: “Two Worlds Collide and a New World Is Born: The Kingdom of the Sun”
Who: Dr. Luis Martín, Professor Emeritus of History, SMU
What: This 11-part lecture series covers the history of Peru from the Inca Empire to the establishment of an independent nation through the efforts of Bolivar and San Martín, focusing on the cultural transformation and beginnings of a global economic system.
When: November 2, 9 and 16 (concludes on Nov. 16);10:30 a.m.
Where: Bob and Jean Smith Auditorium, Meadows Museum, 5900 Bishop Blvd. on SMU campus, Dallas (75205)
Cost: $40 total for all lectures; free for museum members and SMU faculty, staff and students. Pre-registration is required.
Info: For more information and to register, call 214-768-2765.
Chamber Music Cookie Concert
What: Meadows music students present a casual lunchtime concert of chamber music, building on the popularity of last semester’s salon-with-baked-goods event Director Matt Albert says, “We’ll provide the cookies and the non-judgmental attitude if that’s all you’re eating for lunch.”
When: November 2 at 12 p.m.
Where: Taubman Atrium in the Owen Arts Center, 6101 Bishop Blvd. on SMU campus, Dallas (75205)
Cost: FREE
Info: Call 214-768-1951.
Museum Friday Gallery Talk: “Picasso’s Graphic Poetry of Góngora”
Who: Nicole Atzbach, Assistant Curator, Meadows Museum
What: Meadows Museum gallery talks feature art research and perspectives from local guest experts.
When: November 2 at 12:15 p.m.
Where: Jake and Nancy Hamon Galleries, Meadows Museum, 5900 Bishop Blvd. on SMU campus, Dallas (75205)
Cost: Free with regular museum admission, which is $10 for adults; $8 for seniors; $4 for non-SMU students; FREE for members, children under 12, and SMU faculty, staff & students.
Info: Call 214-768-4677.
Faculty/Student Artist Recital Series
What: Meadows faculty artists Andrés Díaz, renowned cellist, and Matt Albert, Grammy-winning violinist, launch the first full season of their collaborative series, featuring each of them playing masterpieces of the chamber music repertoire side by side with some of the most advanced students at Meadows.
When: November 3 at 8 p.m.
Where: Caruth Auditorium in the Owen Arts Center, 6101 Bishop Blvd. on SMU campus, Dallas (75205)
Cost: FREE
Info: Call 214-768-1951.
Meadows Museum Art Activity: “Drawing from the Masters”
What: Guest artist Ian O’Brien leads afternoons of informal drawing instruction based on works in the Meadows Museum’s permanent collection. Each session will provide an opportunity to explore a variety of techniques and improve drawing skills. Designed for adults and students ages 15 and older, and open to all levels of experience. Drawing materials will be available, but participants are encouraged to bring their own sketchpads and pencils. No registration is required. Attendance is limited to 20 and is on a first-come, first-served basis.
When: November 4 and 18 and December 2, 1:30-3 p.m.
Where: Meadows Museum, 5900 Bishop Blvd. on SMU campus, Dallas (75205)
Cost: Free with regular museum admission, which is $10 for adults; $8 for seniors; $4 for non-SMU students; and FREE for children under 12, museum members and SMU students, faculty and staff.
Info: Call 214-768-4677.
Faculty Artist and Distinguished Alumni Recital Series: Dallas Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet
What: The DSO Brass Quintet returns for its third year of concerts at SMU with a potpourri of compelling works for quintet, including original compositions and classic arrangements. The group will be joined by an outstanding student brass ensemble for performances of two works written for double brass quintet.
When: November 5 at 8 p.m.
Where: Caruth Auditorium in the Owen Arts Center, 6101 Bishop Blvd. on SMU campus, Dallas (75205)
Cost: $13 for adults, $10 for seniors, $7 for students and SMU faculty & staff
Info: Call 214-768-2787.
Guest Piano Recital: Paul Barnes
What: Pianist Paul Barnes has electrified audiences with his intensely expressive playing and cutting-edge programming. For his return to Caruth Auditorium, he presents a program of world premieres he has given since 2007, including the winning composition of the American Liszt Society Bicentennial Composition Competition.
When: November 7 at 1 p.m.
Where: Caruth Auditorium in the Owen Arts Center, 6101 Bishop Blvd. on SMU campus, Dallas (75205)
Cost: FREE
Info: Call 214-768-1951.
Young Educator Seminar: An Evening with Willie Owens
What: Informative and inspirational sessions are offered for music educators. A certificate for Continuing Professional Education credit will be available.
When: November 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: O’Donnell Auditorium, Room 2130 – Owen Arts Center, 6101 Bishop Blvd. on SMU campus, Dallas (75205)
Cost: FREE
Info: Call 214-850-7814.
Visiting Artist Lecture Series: Nick Guagnini
Who: Nicolas Guagnini was a founding member of Orchard 47, the cooperatively owned exhibition and gallery space located on the Lower East Side of Manhattan from 2005 to 2008. The gallery, like Guagnini’s work, was often associated with institutional critique, a practice that questioned and challenged the authority of the gallery and museum. One can identify common themes such as social division, repression, psychoanalysis, and the capitalist structure in Guagnini’s own sculptural installations, films and photographs. (http://www.notationsthecageeffecttoday.org/the-artists/nicolas-guagnini/)
When: November 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Third Floor Screening Room, #3531 Greer Garson – Owen Arts Center, 6101 Bishop Blvd. on SMU campus, Dallas (75205)
Cost: FREE
Info: Call 214-768-2503.
Meadows Fall Dance Concert
What: Two world premieres by nationally recognized choreographers highlight the Fall Dance Concert. Dallas’s own Bruce Wood will create a new work set to American songs, including classics by Porter and Gershwin. Mel Tomlinson, former soloist with the New York City Ballet, premieres Le Coure de Ballet, a romantic celebration of the feminine featuring 15 ballerinas in white tutus. Rounding out the concert is a restaging of Getting There by Emmy-winning artist Billy Siegenfeld, featuring his vibrant “jump rhythm jazz” technique.
When: Nov. 7-11; 8 p.m. Wed.-Sat. and 2 p.m. Sun.
Where: Bob Hope Theatre in the Owen Arts Center, 6101 Bishop Blvd. on SMU campus, Dallas (75205)
Cost: $13 adults, $10 seniors, $7 students/SMU faculty & staff
Info: Call 214-768-2787.
Meadows Percussion Ensemble Fall Concert
What: Led by director Jon Lee, the Meadows Percussion Ensemble fall concert features several “greatest hits” of the percussion repertoire from the past 80 years. The first half includes Steve Reich’s Music for Pieces of Wood (1973), based on the idea of making music with the simplest possible instruments; Lift Off (1966) by Russell Peck, a hard-driving work of ferocious intensity; Henry Cowell’s Ostinato Pianissimo (1934), a modernist work of contrasting tone colors influenced by world music; and a new hand drumming piece by Meadows faculty member Jamal Mohamed. The second half features the marimba piece Circus Plenus Clamor Ingens Ianuae Tensae (2001) by Meadows alumnus and faculty member Lane Harder; John Cage’s Third Construction (1941), played on such exotic instruments as an Aztec log drum, jawbone rattle and tin cans; and El Dia de los Muertos (2006) by Dallas’s own Robert X. Rodriguez, a tribute to the Mexican folk holiday.
When: November 7 at 8 p.m.
Where: Caruth Auditorium in the Owen Arts Center, 6101 Bishop Blvd. on SMU campus, Dallas (75205)
Cost: FREE
Info: Call 214-768-1951.
Music at the Meadows: Concert on the 18th-Century Oldovini Organ
What: Larry Palmer, professor of harpsichord and organ, and students from the Meadows School of the Arts present monthly demonstrations on the Meadows Museum’s Oldovini organ. Built in 1762 by Pascoal Caetano Oldovini for the Cathedral of Evora in Portugal, this single-manual organ is the only instrument by Oldovini to be found outside the Iberian Peninsula. Enjoy these special opportunities to experience centuries-old music on an 18th-century organ surrounded by masterworks in the museum’s permanent collection.
When: November 8 at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Meadows Museum, 5900 Bishop Blvd. on SMU campus, Dallas (75205)
Cost: FREE
Info: Call 214-768-4677.
Museum Thursday Evening Lecture: “Sacred Spaces and Human Sacrifice: The Nasca Lines in Their Cultural and Religious Context”
Who: Christina Conlee, Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology, Texas State University
What: The Nasca Lines of southern Peru have long been an enigma for archaeologists and lay people alike. Many theories have been proposed about what they were used for and why they were constructed. In the last 20 years archaeologists have learned much more about the ancient Nasca people and we are now able to understand the lines as an important part of their religion. These were sacred places where ceremonies were performed and offerings were made to ensure fertility and the continuation of society. Sponsored by the Archaeological Institute of America Dallas-Fort Worth Society. Museum members receive priority seating until 5:40 p.m.
When: November 8 at 6 p.m.
Where: Bob and Jean Smith Auditorium in the Meadows Museum, 5900 Bishop Blvd. on SMU campus, Dallas (75205)
Cost: FREE
Info: Call 214-768-4677.
Meadows Wind Ensemble: “ART: The Music of Augusta Read Thomas”
What: The MWE welcomes distinguished composer Augusta Read Thomas to campus for a celebration of her music, featuring works written on commission for, and/or dedicated to, the MWE, including a number of pieces from the MWE’s all-ART compact disc recording, Magneticfireflies. Ms. Thomas is currently professor of composition at the University of Chicago and was the longtime composer-in-residence of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The program also will feature as special guests the University of Texas at Arlington Wind Symphony, Douglas Stotter, conductor.
When: November 9 at 8 p.m.
Where: Caruth Auditorium in the Owen Arts Center, 6101 Bishop Blvd. on SMU campus, Dallas (75205)
Cost: $13 for adults, $10 for seniors, $7 for students and SMU faculty & staff
Info: Call 214-768-2787.
Chamber Music Late Night Concert
What: After catching the Meadows Wind Ensemble at 8 p.m. in Caruth, hang out in the Atrium for an hour of late night chamber music. Whether you’re listening to dramatic encores or beautiful lullabies, it’s an event sure to put a perfect cap on your evening.
When: November 9 at 10 p.m.
Where: Taubman Atrium in the Owen Arts Center, 6101 Bishop Blvd. on SMU campus, Dallas (75205)
Cost: FREE
Info: Call 214-768-1951.
Pollock Gallery Exhibit: “Larry Scholder: Archive (1992-2012)”
What: This exhibition celebrates Larry Scholder’s work and his many years as professor of printmaking in the Meadows School’s Division of Art.
When: November 12 – December 8, 2012. Hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs. and Fri., and 1-5 p.m. Sat.
Where: Pollock Gallery in Hughes-Trigg Student Center, 3140 Dyer St. on SMU campus, Dallas (75205)
Cost: FREE
Info: Call 214-768-4439.
Meadows Jazz Orchestra Fall Concert
What: The Meadows Jazz Orchestra, directed by Akira Sato, is a 17-piece group exploring the traditions of large ensemble jazz as well as introducing new works by professional and student composers. Traditional repertoire is influenced by such groups as the Count Basie Orchestra, Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra, Stan Kenton Orchestra and Duke Ellington. New works introduced by the MJO include those by the director, other Meadows faculty and current students.
When: November 13 at 8 p.m.
Where: Bob Hope Theatre in the Owen Arts Center, 6101 Bishop Blvd. on SMU campus, Dallas (75205)
Cost: FREE
Info: Call 214-768-1951.
Expanding Your Horizons Brown Bag Concert Series: Mariachi Sol de Mi Tierra
What: Mariachi Sol de Mi Tierra, under the direction of Gabriel “El Flaco” Barbosa, is known throughout North Texas for its presentation of authentic mariachi music.
When: November 14 at 12 p.m.
Where: Taubman Atrium in the Owen Arts Center, 6101 Bishop Blvd. on SMU campus, Dallas (75205)
Cost: FREE
Info: Call 214-768-1951.
Public Debate Series
What: SMU’s award-winning debate program invites public observation and participation in a public debate focused on a timely issue of controversy. The event is sponsored by the Meadows School’s Division of Communication Studies.
When: November 14 at 6 p.m.
Where: O’Donnell Auditorium, Room 2130 – Owen Arts Center, 6101 Bishop Blvd. on SMU campus, Dallas (75205)
Cost: FREE
Info: Call 214-768-1574.
Comini Lecture Series: “Velázquez: Master and Masterpieces”
Who: Jonathan Brown, Carroll and Milton Petrie Professor of Fine Arts at the Institute of Fine Arts, New York University
What: Internationally renowned Spanish art scholar Jonathan Brown has paved the way for generations of art historians in the United States and abroad. His numerous publications and exhibitions have revolutionized Hispanic studies by focusing on a contextual approach to art history that, as he explained, “seeks to place a work of art in the historical-ideological frame of reference in which it was created.” Professor Brown has received numerous honors in and outside the U.S., and he was appointed the 2012 director of the prestigious Cátedra at the Museo Nacional del Prado, where he is organizing a series of seminars devoted to the history and historiography of Golden Age Spanish painting. This lecture is co-sponsored by the Department of Art History and the Meadows Museum. Museum members receive priority seating until 5:40 p.m.
When: November 15 at 6 p.m.
Where: Bob and Jean Smith Auditorium in the Meadows Museum, 5900 Bishop Blvd. on SMU campus, Dallas (75205)
Cost: FREE
Info: Call 214-768-4677.
Meadows Guitar Ensemble
What: The Meadows Guitar Ensemble, under the direction of Robert Guthrie, features traditional and contemporary works from Spain and Latin America. Included will be duos by Pujol and Scarlatti, and quartets by Albeniz, Carbajo, Johanson, Scarlatti and Tamez.
When: November 15 at 8 p.m.
Where: Caruth Auditorium in the Owen Arts Center, 6101 Bishop Blvd. on SMU campus, Dallas (75205)
Cost: FREE
Info: Call 214-768-1951.
Temporary Art Project: Monument to Berezovsky
What: The artists’ collective DB12 – consisting of Jesse Morgan Barnett, C.J. Davis and Michael Mazurek – unveils a temporary art project in support of the Russian feminist punk-rock group Pussy Riot. In September, three Pussy Riot members were sentenced to two years in prison on hooliganism charges for performing a song denouncing Vladimir Putin in Moscow’s Cathedral of Christ the Savior, a verdict that sparked condemnation in the West. The art project consists of a one-third scale model of the dock in the courtroom occupied by the three defendants during their recent trial in Moscow. The artwork’s title refers to Boris Berezovsky, the self-exiled Russian billionaire who has repeatedly expressed concerns about the lack of civil liberties in Putin’s Russia.
When: November 16-30; opening reception Friday, Nov. 16 from 6-8 p.m.
Where: Bob Hope Theatre Lobby in the Owen Arts Center, 6101 Bishop Blvd. on SMU campus, Dallas (75205)
Cost: FREE
Info: Call 214-768-2489.
SYZYGY New Music Ensemble: In C, with guest artist DJ Dennis DeSantis
What: SYZYGY takes over the Hope Theatre, bringing in internationally renowned DJ Dennis DeSantis for a live remix performance of Terry Riley’s In C. Strings, winds, pianos, percussion and singers will join DeSantis and ensemble director Matt Albert for a thrilling performance of this seminal minimalist work.
When: November 16 at 8 p.m.
Where: Bob Hope Theatre in the Owen Arts Center, 6101 Bishop Blvd. on SMU campus, Dallas (75205)
Cost: $13 for adults, $10 for seniors, $7 for students and SMU faculty/staff
Info: Call 214-768-2787.
Emerging Sounds: New Works by SMU Student Composers
What: Experience an evening of premieres of new works by students in the SMU music composition program. Chamber, electronic, traditional, experimental – you never know what to expect, but can always count on fresh, innovative and engaging music that you won’t hear anywhere else!
When: November 17 at 8 p.m.
Where: Caruth Auditorium in the Owen Arts Center, 6101 Bishop Blvd. on SMU campus, Dallas (75205)
Cost: FREE
Info: Call 214-768-1951.
Meadows Chorale, Meadows Concert Choir and Diva Dolce: “Ave!”
What: The Latin word “Ave” – translated as “Hail” – was the first word that the angel Gabriel said to the Virgin Mary. As the season of Advent approaches, the Meadows choirs salute Mary, along with other spiritual mothers in our world – Eve and Mother Earth among them.
When: November 18 at 3 p.m.
Where: Caruth Auditorium in the Owen Arts Center, 6101 Bishop Blvd. on SMU campus, Dallas (75205)
Cost: FREE; In lieu of admission, the choirs request that a donation be made to the North Texas Food Bank through ntfb.org; food items may also be donated in person at the concert.
Info: Call 214-768-2787.
Meadows World Music Ensemble
What: The Meadows World Music Ensemble, under the direction of Jamal Mohamed, welcomes guest dancers Millicent Johnnie and Alia Mohamed for an exploration of music and dance from cultures around the globe. The ensemble combines exotic instruments from Africa, Asia and the Middle East with standard Western orchestral instruments to create unique interpretations of traditional folk melodies as well as original compositions. Hot drumming and imaginative improvisation are hallmarks of the group’s concerts.
When: November 20 at 8 p.m.
Where: Bob Hope Theatre in the Owen Arts Center, 6101 Bishop Blvd. on SMU campus, Dallas (75205)
Cost: FREE
Info: Call 214-768-1951.
Play: Major Barbara by George Bernard Shaw
What: In this modern masterwork, described by The Guardian’s Michael Billington as a unique mix of Oscar Wilde and Bertolt Brecht, the great G.B. Shaw pits a military industrialist against his crusading daughter, putting an eternally new twist on the questions of salvation and social engineering. The play’s dialectical dynamics are tossed about in a maelstrom of romantic and familial emotion. Directed by guest artist Stephen Fried, Associate Producing Director of New Worlds Theatre Project in New York City.
When: November 28 – December 2; 8 p.m. Wed.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sat. and Sun.
Where: Greer Garson Theatre in the Owen Arts Center, 6101 Bishop Blvd. on SMU campus, Dallas (75205)
Cost: $13 for adults, $10 for seniors, $7 for students and SMU faculty & staff
Info: Call 214-768-2787.
Museum Program: INsights & OUTlooks
What: Acknowledging that every museum visitor possesses a unique set of interests and abilities, this program offers participants multiple ways to engage with and discover works of art. Through a variety of activities based on interdisciplinary connections and diverse perspectives, each evening will invite a broad and in-depth exploration of a single work from the museum’s collection. The program is presented by education staff and guest artist John Bramblitt, who is blind.
When: November 29 at 6 p.m.
Where: Meadows Museum, 5900 Bishop Blvd. on SMU campus, Dallas (75205)
Cost: FREE, but pre-registration is required.
Info: Call 214-768-4677.
Meadows Symphony Orchestra with guest artist Emanuel Borok, violin
What: The MSO presents Lament and Prayer by Aaron Jay Kernis, written in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II and the Holocaust, with faculty artist and former Dallas Symphony concertmaster Emanuel Borok as guest soloist. Also on the program is Dvorak’s dark and passionate Symphony No.7, composed in 1884 on commission for the Royal Philharmonic Society in London and considered one of the composer’s greatest works.
When: November 30 at 8 p.m. and December 2 at 3 p.m.
Where: Caruth Auditorium in the Owen Arts Center, 6101 Bishop Blvd. on SMU campus, Dallas (75205)
Cost: $13 for adults, $10 for seniors, $7 for students and SMU faculty & staff
Info: Call 214-768-2787.
Chamber Music Honors Concert
What: The chamber music program presents the fall version of its biannual Honors Concert, featuring some of the most advanced music students at the Meadows School. Come hear passionate, committed groups selected by the faculty to feature the highest performance standards exhibited at SMU.
When: December 1 at 8 p.m.
Where: Caruth Auditorium in the Owen Arts Center, 6101 Bishop Blvd. on SMU campus, Dallas (75205)
Cost: $13 for adults, $10 for seniors, $7 for students and SMU faculty/staff
Info: Call 214-768-2787.
Meadows Chorale and Perkins Seminary Singers: “The Light shines in the darkness…”
What: The annual Advent/Christmas worship services in Perkins Chapel are a popular tradition going back more than five decades. The services reflect the liturgical context of the Advent season, the musical traditions of Perkins School of Theology and Meadows School of the Arts, and the multicultural environment of SMU. Choral and congregational music for the service comes from a wide variety of Western and global cultures.
When: December 6 at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Where: Perkins Chapel, 6001 Bishop Blvd. on SMU campus, Dallas (75205)
Cost: FREE; In lieu of admission, the choirs request that a donation be made to the North Texas Food Bank through ntfb.org; food items may also be donated in person at the concert.
Info: Call 214-768-1951.
Museum Thursday Evening Lecture: “Velázquez and His Contemporary Painters in Seville”
Who: Ignacio Cano Rivero, Head of the Department of Exhibitions, Museo de Bellas Artes de Sevilla
What: Velázquez was born and raised in the artistic and cultural environment of Seville until he left for Madrid in 1623. The influence of these formative years, above all those involving his teacher Pacheco, along with his continuing relationships with Sevillian artists and characters, such as the Count-Duke of Olivares, would determine his method of understanding and practicing painting. In the same way, Velázquez’s time at court affected Sevillian painting through a process of influences and changes – evidenced in works by Zurbarán, Murillo and Herrera el Mozo – that occurred as the result of relationships maintained between the painter and his countrymen from the south. Museum members receive priority seating until 5:40 p.m.
When: December 6 at 6 p.m.
Where: Bob and Jean Smith Auditorium in the Meadows Museum, 5900 Bishop Blvd. on SMU campus, Dallas (75205)
Cost: FREE
Info: Call 214-768-4677.
Day of Percussion
What: An afternoon of free public workshops by the Meadows School percussion faculty, including vibraphone playing tips, symphonic percussion techniques for orchestra, creative practice for marimba, hand drumming techniques and a drum set clinic.
When: December 15, 12:30 – 5 p.m.
Where: Band Hall in the Owen Arts Center, 6101 Bishop Blvd. on SMU campus, Dallas (75205)
Cost: FREE
Info: Visit http://mcs.smu.edu/calendar/event/day-percussion, or call 214-768-1951.
Midway Camerata Concert with guest violinist Chee-Yun
What: The Midway Camerata, a high school string orchestra from Waco conducted by SMU alumnus Beau Benson, will present a “Midwest Clinic Preview Concert” featuring renowned SMU violin professor Chee-Yun in a performance of Piazzolla’s Four Seasons. The Camerata was selected by national audition to perform the following week at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago – the largest instrumental music education conference in the world.
When: December 15 at 3 p.m.
Where: Caruth Auditorium in the Owen Arts Center, 6101 Bishop Blvd. on SMU campus, Dallas (75205)
Cost: FREE
Info: Call 214-768-1951.
Continued: Meadows Museum Exhibit: “Diego Velázquez: The Early Court Portraits”
What: Focusing on the master’s first decade at the Spanish court and demonstrating his enormous influence over the portraiture of the period, this is the most important monographic exhibition on Velázquez in the U.S. in more than 20 years and features the Prado Museum’s portrait of Philip IV (c. 1624-27) as its centerpiece.
When: Through January 13, 2013. Museum hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thurs.; 1-5 p.m. Sun. Closed Monday.
Where: Meadows Museum, 5900 Bishop Blvd. on SMU campus, Dallas (75205)
Cost: $10 for adults; $8 for seniors; $4 for non-SMU students; FREE for members, children under 12, SMU students, faculty and staff; FREE Thurs. after 5 p.m.
Info: Call 214-768-2516.
Continued: Meadows Museum Exhibit: “Góngora/Picasso: Graphic Poetry”
What: The Meadows Museum will treat visitors to a display of its copy of Picasso’s Vingt Poëmes (Twenty Poems), an artist’s book featuring 20 sonnets by famed Spanish poet Luis de Góngora y Argote. Jointly acquired by the museum and the Bridwell Library in 1975, this edition is one of 15 deluxe copies comprised of the book itself and a proof set of all the plates printed on vélin du Marais paper. Nineteen full-page etched female heads complement the sonnets; with the remaining full-page image, Picasso pays homage to both Góngora and Velázquez by recreating the latter’s famous 1622 portrait of Góngora, concurrently on display in the Meadows exhibition Diego Velázquez: The Early Court Portraits.
When: Through January 13, 2013. Museum hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thurs.; 1-5 p.m. Sun. Closed Monday.
Where: Meadows Museum, 5900 Bishop Blvd. on SMU campus, Dallas (75205)
Cost: $10 for adults; $8 for seniors; $4 for non-SMU students; FREE for members, children under 12, SMU students, faculty and staff; FREE Thurs. after 5 p.m.
Info: Call 214-768-2516.
(All of the information was provided by Victoria Winkelman, a media contact for SMU's Meadows School of the Arts.)