Category: Fine Arts
Student-directed, one-act horror play by Pierce Reese-Grimm ’24 to be presented April 26
A new one-act play, written and directed by Pierce Reese-Grimm ’24 of Wautoma, Wisconsin, will be presented Friday, April 26, at Ripon College. The performance will begin at 7 p.m. in Benstead Theatre, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts, on the campus. Admission is free and open to the public. The performance is part of […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Student.
Poet-in-residence Sonya Lee will present reading April 26 at Ripon College
A reading by Wisconsin’s Own Library poet-in-residence Sonya Lara will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, April 26, in Caestecker Gallery, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts, at Ripon College. Admission is free and open to the public. It is part of the Rodman Arts Celebration which will offer a poetry reading, student-written one-act play, concert […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts.
Senior art exhibit by Alexciana Betancourt ’24 will feature a variety of media
“JaiMir,” a senior art exhibit presented by Alexciana Betancourt ’24 of Chicago Heights, Illinois, will run April 26 through May 11 in Caestecker Gallery, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts, at Ripon College. Betancourt’s exhibit will include landscape paintings, record paintings, charcoal and pastel drawings and a paper mache willow tree. An opening reception will […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Student.
Guest saxophonist Tom Washatka to join Ripon College jazz ensembles in April 26 concert
The Ripon College Jazz Combo and Jazz Ensemble will perform Friday, April 26. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Admission is free and open to the public. It is part of the Rodman Arts Celebration which will offer a poetry reading, student-written one-act play, […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance, Student.
Six area high schools to be represented at Ripon College Band Festival April 23
Fifty-seven students from six area high schools will participate in Ripon College Band Festival, to be held Tuesday, April 23. Participating schools are Oakfield, Princeton, Ripon, Valley Christian School in Oshkosh, Watertown and Waupun. During the all-day band festival, students will work with Ripon College music faculty, preparing the music for a concert that will […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance.
Isaac Tomaschefsky ’24 to present violin, guitar recital April 20
Isaac Tomaschefsky ’24 of Green Bay, Wisconsin, will present his senior violin and guitar recital Saturday, April 20, at Ripon College. The program will begin at 3:15 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Admission is free and open to the public. His guitar selections include pieces by Matteo Carcassi (1792-1853), […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance, Student.
Fine arts offerings to be presented all month at Ripon College
A jam-packed month of fine arts offerings is scheduled at Ripon College. All events are free and open to the public in C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts on the campus. Wednesday through Saturday, April 10-13: “The Spitfire Grill,” a musical theatre production, 7:30 p.m. each day, Benstead Theatre. Although walk-up seats are sometimes available, […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance, Student.
Spring musical, ‘The Spitfire Grill,’ to run April 10-13 at Ripon College
“The Spitfire Grill,” by James Valcz and Fred Alley, a musical love letter to the heart of rural Wisconsin, will be presented April 10-13 by the Department of Theatre at Ripon College. Performances of the spring musical will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Benstead Theatre, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Tickets are free, but […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Student.
Director Emeritus of Theatre Robert Amsden to play lead in ‘Death of a Salesman’
Director Emeritus of Theatre Robert Amsden will play the lead role when Oshkosh Community Players presents Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” April 4-6. Performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. April 4, 5 and 6 and 2 p.m. April 6 at the Grand Opera House, Oshkosh. Amsden will play the role of William “Willy” Loman, […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Fine Arts.
James P. Danky ’70 curates political cartoon exhibit to run in Milwaukee, Ripon
James P. Danky ’70 is the guest curator for the exhibit “Pow-litical Comics: From Ripon to the RNC,” to run April 12 to July 22 at St. Kate — The Arts Hotel in downtown Milwaukee. An opening reception will be held from 6-8 p.m. April 19. The exhibit is scheduled to coincide with the Republican […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni, Fine Arts.
Auditions to be held Wednesday for student-directed, one-act horror play
Auditions will be held Wednesday, March 27, for a new play written and directed by Pierce Reese-Grimm ’24 of Wautoma, Wisconsin. “Ties that Bind and Break’’ is a one-act play telling a surreal story about two sisters surviving supernatural events in their haunted family home. Auditions will begin at 6 p.m. in Benstead Theatre, C.J. […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Student.
Paul Dietrich releases fourth album of music, supports it with a tour
Paul Dietrich, adjunct instructor of music, released his fourth album as a leader, “5+4,” in October and supported it with a small tour in February. The album, which was released on Shifting Paradigm Records, was supported by a grant from Arts + Lit Lab in Madison, Wisconsin, and consists of eight original pieces of music […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Fine Arts, Music Performance.
Ripon will host singers from area high schools at choral festival March 5
Ripon College will host its second annual High School Choral Festival Tuesday, March 5. About 170 Wisconsin high school singers will come to campus and enjoy a day of singing together, led by Ripon College faculty Paul Thompson, assistant professor of music, conductor, and Deb MacKenzie, adjunct instructor of music, pianist. Schools represented are Ashwaubenon, […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance, Special Event.
Violin, cello duo will present a concert at Ripon College March 1
A violin/cello duo featuring a blend of Baroque and bluegrass selections will perform at Ripon College Friday, March, 1, as part of the Chamber Music and Jazz at Ripon series. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. It is free and open to the public. […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance.
Ripon College choirs will perform Sunday
A choral concert presented by the Ripon College Choirs — Concert Choir, Choral Union and Chamber Singers — will begin at 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Admission is free and open to the public. The concert will showcase music from various cultures and eras. The […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance, Student.
Classical guitar recital to be presented Feb. 23 at Ripon College
A classical guitar recital with Dr. Christopher Cramer, adjunct professor of music, will be presented Friday, Feb. 23, at Ripon College. The recital will begin at 7 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Admission is free and open to the public. The program will include works by Jan Antonín Losy, […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Fine Arts, Music Performance.
Tobin Shucha directs honors band for select students from nine schools
Tobin Shucha, assistant professor of music and director of bands and music education, was the invited conductor for the Flyway Conference Honors Band Jan. 31 at Horace Mann High School in North Fond du Lac. Seventy-five students from nine schools were selected by their directors to participate in the event. After rehearsing for about five […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Fine Arts.
Artwork by Rafael Francisco Salas to go on view in West Bend exhibit
Work by Professor of Art Rafael Francisco Salas has been selected to be included in the exhibit “Wisconsin Artists Biennial 2024.” The exhibit will be on view from Feb. 3 through April 14 at the Museum of Wisconsin Art, 205 Veterans Ave, West Bend, Wisconsin. A reception will be held Saturday, Feb. 3. A juror […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Fine Arts.
Running crew of 2023 Ripon College theatre production win certificates of merit
Four Ripon College students have been awarded certificates of merit from the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival Region 3. The certificates honor the work they did as part of the running crew for the Department of Theatre’s fall 2023 production of “The Tin Woman.” Gracie Luebke ’24 of Ripon, Wisconsin, served as stage manager; Angelina […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Student.
Leading Midwest saxophone quartet will perform at Ripon Feb. 16
The Lenard Simpson Quartet will perform at Ripon College Friday, Feb, 16, as part of the Chamber Music and Jazz at Ripon series. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. The concert is free and open to the public. Simpson is an active, in-demand performer, […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance, Special Event.