Category: Fine Arts
Rafael Francisco Salas publishes review about ground-breaking exhibit in Milwaukee
An article by Rafael Francisco Salas, professor of art and chair of the Department of Art and Art History, was published Jan. 31 by Urban Milwaukee magazine. “Powerful Art By Prison Inmates” is about the ground-breaking exhibit “Art Against the Odds,” on view through March 11 at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. The […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Fine Arts.
Ripon College choirs to present joint concert Sunday
The three Ripon College choral ensembles will present a combined concert Sunday, Feb 19. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. in C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. It is free and open to the public. The conductors are Assistant Professor of Music Paul Thompson and Adjunct Instructor of Music Abby Schmidt. Adjunct Instructor of […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance.
Poet and novelist DeMisty Bellinger will read from her work Feb. 15
DeMisty Bellinger, author of the poetry collections Peculiar Heritage and Rubbing Elbows and the novel New to Liberty, will read from her work Wednesday, Feb. 15. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the MLK Lounge, Harwood Memorial Union, on the campus. It is free and open to the public. Books will be available […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Special Event.
Student-curated exhibits on view in the Ripon College Museum in West Hall
Two exhibits curated by Ripon College art students are on view through the end of September at the Ripon College Museum in West Hall. The exhibits can be viewed any time the building is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The exhibit “Let’s ‘van Gogh’ to New York! Prints by Greg […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Student.
Flute, guitar duo will perform in chamber music series Feb. 10
The Cavatina Duo will perform at Ripon College Friday, Feb, 10, 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 artists will also lead a masterclass that day with Ripon College flute and guitar students. […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance.
Exhibit of prints, hybrid media works to open with reception Feb. 3
“Willow and Ware,” prints and hybrid media works by Jessica Meuninck-Granger, will be on view Feb. 3 through March 3 in Caestecker Gallery, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts at Ripon College. An opening reception will be held Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. Meuninck-Ganger’s […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts.
Chicago-based jazz trio to perform in chamber series Jan. 27
The Joe Policastro Trio, a forward-thinking jazz trio based in Chicago, will perform at Ripon College Friday, Jan. 27, 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 artists also will lead a clinic that […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance.
Faculty trumpet recital to be presented Monday
A trumpet recital with Jessica Jensen, adjunct professor of music, and John Daniel will be presented Monday, Jan. 23, at Ripon College. The concert 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 accompanist will be pianist Wayne Wildman. Selections […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Fine Arts, Music Performance.
Megan Gannon has two new poems published in literary magazine
Associate Professor of English Megan Gannon has two poems published in the Fall 2022 issue of The Heartland Review literary magazine. The poems are titled “Dispatch from a Familiar Fairy Tale”; and “Dispatch on the Golden Ratio,” which can be read here.
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Fine Arts.
Poet-in-residence Freesia McKee publishes poem, interviewed on podcast
Poet-in-Residence Freesia McKee has a poem, “Like Buying a House,” published in in Split Rock Review. The literary journal is based in Chequamegon Bay, Wisconsin, and focuses on work exploring place, environment and relationship between humans and the natural world. McKee also was interviewed by Ripon College alumnus Jeffrey Charles McAndrew ’81 for the Poets […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Fine Arts.
Thanksgiving play examines Native American issues Nov. 30 through Dec. 3
“The Thanksgiving Play,” by Larissa FastHorse, will be presented Nov. 30 through Dec. 3 at Ripon College. Show times will be 7:30 p.m. in Benstead Theatre, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Admission is free, but reservations are recommended by calling 920-748-8791 or sending an email to [email protected]. In the play, good intentions collide when […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Student.
Poet-in-residence Freesia McKee will give reading Nov. 12 in Lane Library
Freesia McKee, Ripon College’s poet-in-residence, will present a poetry reading at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. The reading will be in the North Reading Room of Lane Library. It is free and open to the public. Megan Gannon, associate professor of English, will open the program with a short reading. McKee writes about the influence […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Special Event.
Chamber Singers/Concert Choir, Symphonic Wind Ensemble will perform separate concerts Sunday
The Ripon College Chamber Singers/Concert Choir and Symphonic Wind Ensemble each will perform concerts Sunday, Nov. 6. Both concerts will be presented in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Admission is free and open to the public. The Chamber Singers and Concert Choir will perform at 3:15 p.m. Assistant Professor of Music […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance, Student.
Classical guitar recital to be presented by Christopher Cramer Friday, Nov. 4
A classical guitar recital will be presented Friday, Nov. 4, at Ripon College. The recital by Adjunct Instructor of Music Christopher Cramer 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. The program includes selections from the 16th through the 20th […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance.
Installation exhibit by artist Liz Miller opens Oct. 28
“Palatial Remix,” an installation exhibit by Minnesota artist Liz Miller, will run Oct. 28 through Dec. 9 in Caestecker Gallery, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts, at Ripon College. An artist talk will begin at 7 p.m. Oct. 28 in Demmer Recital Hall, followed by a reception in the gallery. Miller creates abstract installations in […]
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Milwaukee Symphony returns to Ripon College for free concert Nov. 13
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra will return to the Ripon College campus for a free performance Sunday, Nov. 13. The concert is part of the Caestecker Fine Arts Series at Ripon College and will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the field house of Willmore Center, corner of Thorne and Union streets. No tickets are required. For […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance.
Good intentions disintegrate in rollicking comic drama opening Oct. 26
The Ripon College Department of Theatre opens its 2022-23 season with the 2009 Tony Award-winning comic drama “God of Carnage,” by Yasmina Resa, translated by Christopher Hampton. The show runs Wednesday, Oct. 26, through Saturday, Oct. 29. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. in Benstead Theatre, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Tickets are free, but reservations […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Student.
Unique movie/music event will open Chamber Music and Jazz series Oct. 14
A unique event will open the Chamber Music and Jazz at Ripon series Friday, Oct. 14, at Ripon College. It will feature a showing of the classic 1922 silent film “HÄXAN” accompanied by a live score composed by Joe Clark and Chad McCullough. The program will begin at 7 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance.
Award-winning novelist to read at Ripon College Sept. 14
Author Sarah Shun-lien Bynum will be opening the 2022-2023 Visiting Writers Series at Ripon College. Her reading will begin at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, in the MLK Lounge of Harwood Memorial Union. Admission is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase and author signing. Bynum is the author of […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Special Event.
Exhibit opening Sept. 9 examines history, identity, religion, social perceptions
“Reclamation,” an exhibition of work by Sacramento, California, artist Chris Christion, will run Sept. 9 through Oct. 6 at Ripon College. The exhibit will be on view in Caestecker Gallery, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. An opening reception will begin at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, with an artist’s talk in Demmer Recital Hall. […]
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