Category: Fine Arts
Lillian Brown to appear in ‘The Mousetrap’ in Milwaukee
Assistant Professor of Theatre Lillian Brown will appear in a professional production of “The Mousetrap” Nov. 25-Dec. 17 at Next Act Theatre in Milwaukee. Agatha Christie’s world-famous murder mystery has a thrilling twist ending and is the world’s longest-running play. Brown is appearing in the lead role of Mollie Ralston. “’The Mousetrap’ has a phenomenal […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Fine Arts.
Applied music lesson students to present recital Dec. 7
A variety of musical solo and chamber works will be presented in a concert Thursday, Dec. 7, at Ripon College. The recital will begin at 12:15 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts, and is free and open to the public. Applied lesson students, nominated by their studio professors, will perform, […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance, Student.
Ripon College music ensembles to present Holiday Concert Sunday
All of the music ensembles of the Department of Music at Ripon College will present their annual Holiday Concert Sunday, Dec. 3. Two performances are scheduled, at 2 and 6 p.m. in Great Hall, Harwood Memorial Union. Admission to the concerts is free, but because of occupancy limitations in Great Hall, reservations are encouraged at […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance, Student.
Ripon College Choral Union, Orchestra will perform Sunday, Nov. 19
The Ripon College Choral Union and Orchestra will perform at 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts, on campus. Admission is free and open to the public. Choral Union, which includes both students and community members, will perform “The Last Words of David,” by Randall Thompson; “Wedding […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance, Student.
Evan Jensen ’24 to present senior tuba recital Nov. 18
Evan Jensen ’24 of Stoughton, Wisconsin, will present his senior tuba recital Saturday, Nov. 18, at Ripon College. The concert 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. He and Instructor of Music Deb MacKenzie will present works for solo […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance, Student.
‘The Tin Woman,’ play featuring student, community performers, opens Nov. 15
Sean Grennan’s play “The Tin Woman,” a compelling drama laced with humor and a positive outlook, will be presented Wednesday through Saturday, Nov. 15-18, at Ripon College. Performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Benstead Theatre, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Admission is free, open to the public and suitable for all ages. Seating […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Student.
Ripon College Chamber Singers, Concert Choir to celebrate song in concert Nov. 5
The Ripon College Chamber Singers and Concert Choir will perform a concert, “How Can I Keep from Singing,” Sunday, Nov. 5. The concert will begin at 3:15 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts, in the campus. Admission is free and open to the public. The concert will explore music about […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance, Student.
Ripon College Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo to perform Nov. 3
The Ripon College Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo will perform Friday, Nov. 3. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts, on the campus. Admission is free and open to the public. Selections will include “Dancing Sunlight,” by Christine Jensen’ “Stolen Moments,” by Oliver Nelson, arranged […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance, Student.
Rafael Francisco Salas publishes two new articles
Rafael Francisco Salas, professor of art and chair of the Department of Art and Art History, has had two articles published recently. “Milwaukee Streetwear Brand Wins National Attention: Creators of Unfinished Legacy are a stunning success, with a new shop in Third Ward,” is a profile of an expanding clothing and design brand, and was […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Fine Arts.
Spooky Halloween theme highlights Symphonic Wind Ensemble Oct. 29
A spooky, costumed Halloween concert, complete with trick-or-treating for kids young and older, will be presented Sunday, Oct. 29, by the Ripon College Symphonic Wind Ensemble at the College. The event will include a viewing of the world’s first horror movie, “The Haunted Castle” (1896). This short feature is more comical than frightening for today’s […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance, Student.
Coming-of-age drama opens theatre season Oct. 19-22
The Ripon College Department of Theatre opens its 2023-24 season with “The Wolves,” a coming-of-age drama by Sarah DeLappe about a pack of high school soccer players striving to fit in. The show runs Thursday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Oct. 22. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Benstead […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Student.
Artwork speaking to universal truths, what constitutes family to open Oct. 27 in Caestecker Gallery
“Commonalities,” an exhibit of work by Lawrence University artist Benjamin D. Rinehart, will run Oct. 27 through Dec. 8 in Caestecker Gallery, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts, at Ripon College. An opening reception will begin at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, in Demmer Recital Hall. The reception and the exhibit are free and open […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts.
Yiddish folk band Yid Vicious will perform at Ripon College Sept. 29
Yid Vicious, a Madison, Wisconsin-based ensemble specializing in a unique blend of traditional and contemporary Yiddish folk music, will perform in the Chamber Music and Jazz at Ripon series Friday, Sep. 29, at Ripon College. A pre-concert talk will begin at 6:15 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. The concert […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance.
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra to make free appearance at Ripon College Oct. 1
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra will return to Ripon College Sunday, Oct. 1, for its annual appearance on campus. The free performance will be presented by the Caestecker Fine Arts Series and the first family of Ripon College, President Victoria N. Folse and Dick Folse. It will begin at 3:15 p.m. in the field house of […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance.
Soprano, piano duo will open Chamber Music and Jazz series Sept. 15
A husband-and-wife soprano and piano duo will perform at Ripon College Friday, Sept. 15, as part of the Chamber Music and Jazz at Ripon series. The Lynn Post Northrop Memorial Concert will begin at 7 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. All events in the chamber music series are free […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance.
2023-2024 Chamber Music and Jazz at Ripon series to feature variety of world-class musicians
The 2023-2024 Chamber Music and Jazz at Ripon series will feature world-class musicians in jazz, classical, folk and beyond. All events are free and open to the public because of generous support from Ripon College’s Friends of the Arts. All performances will begin at 7 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance.
Lillian Brown appears in several theatrical productions
Assistant Professor of Theatre Lillian Brown had several theatrical appearances this year. This summer, she performed her autobiographical one-women show, The Oreo Complex, in Washington, D.C., with NuSass theatre company. The show ran for 10 performances from May 20-June 3 and received a Helen Hayes Award recommendation. She also performed as the headliner for the […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Fine Arts.
Rafael Francisco Salas exhibit to open Sept. 6 in Kenosha gallery
Professor of Art Rafael Francisco Salas will have one of two solo exhibitions Sept. 6 through Nov. 17 in the Emile H. Mathis Gallery, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, in Kenosha. A reception for the exhibits will be held from 4-6 p.m. Oct 18. Salas will give an artist’s talk at 4 p.m. Oct. 11, and Milwaukee […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Fine Arts.
Auditions for two fall theatre productions to be held Aug. 29 and 30
The Ripon College Department of Theatre will hold open auditions and crew call Aug. 29 and 30 for plays scheduled for the fall semester. The event will be held from 7-9 p.m. both days in Benstead Theatre, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. No acting or crew experience is necessary. Anyone with an interest in […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Student.
Starling Shakespeare Company returns Aug. 31 for free performance of ‘As You Like It’
Starling Shakespeare Company, which held a summer residency at Ripon College, returns to campus Aug. 31 for a performance of William Shakespeare’s comedy “As You Like It.” The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Benstead Theatre, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. It will be free and open to the public. The company was […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni, Fine Arts.