Spring Arts Celebration

April 29th 9:30 pm - April 30th 2:00 am @ Rodman Center for the Arts

Save the Date: Friday, April 29, 2022

Event Schedule:

  • 4:30 p.m. – Caleb Klinzing, Senior Organ Recital (Demmer Hall)
  • 5:30 to 8 p.m. – Celebration of the Arts Reception (Foyer Gallery)
  • 6 to 6:30 p.m. – Pre-Musical Discussion of “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” with Visiting Professor of Theatre and director Lillian Brown (Benstead Theatre)
  • 6:30 p.m. – Mel Kolstad Artist Talk (Demmer Hall)
    Mel Kolstad is an artist based in Fond du Lac, whose work is meant to build community. This exhibit will feature numerous small magnetic artworks that will be able to be purchased by visitors, and the proceeds will support fine arts scholarships. Click here for the option to purchase magnets in advance (all magnets must be picked up in-person at the event).
  • 7 p.m. – Dedication of the Foyer Gallery
  • 7 p.m. – Mel Kolstad’s Exhibit (Caestecker Gallery) and Senior Art Exhibit (Foyer Gallery)
    Work by senior studio art majors Deonte Perry of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Rae Klancnik of Villa Park, Illinois, will be on view.
  • 7:30 p.m. – “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” (Benstead Theatre)
    Havoc ensues at the Armadillo Acres Trailer Park after the arrival of an unwelcome guest. A riveting musical comedy with a touch of Jerry Springer drama! The Great American Trailer Park Musical is a two-act musical, written by David Nehls and Betsy Kelso. It was performed in the first annual New York Music Theater Festival in 2004 and off Broadway in 2005.

Please register for this free event below!


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