14th Annual Arts Festival Schedule of Events
thursday, april 26 - saturday, april 28, 2012
Friday, April 27th
Our schedule will continue to be updated. Please check back for future developments.
Afternoon Schedule
| 12:00-12:45 |
BC bOp! Under the Direction of Sebastian Bonaiuto, instrumental and vocal ensemble performs traditional and contemporary jazz literature. Its repertoire of over 50 selections includes music from the 1940s to the present and is designed to satisfy a variety of musical tastes. O'Neill Plaza |
| 12:00-2:00 |
Stories of Transformation Students' true stories of transformation from BC retreats performed by student actors. Gasson Commons |
| 12:00-2:00 |
Readings of Faculty Fiction, Poetry, and Creative Nonfiction Readings by Amy Boesky, Andrew Sofer, Paul Doherty, Suzanne Matson, James Najarian, and Carlo Rotella. Gasson 100 |
| 12:45-1:30 | Dance Showcase The Festival Dance Showcases feature an assortment of dance styles – ranging from traditional ballet, jazz, modern, and tap to hip-hop, swing, and step. These showcases feature student choreographers and dancers from 18 different student groups working extensively outside the classroom on their art form. Intercultural student groups will present exhibitions of their dance styles from all over the world. O'Neill Plaza |
| 1:30-2:30 | Chamber Music Society Performances by the Baroque String Ensemble and Cello Ensemble. O'Neill Plaza |
| 2:00-3:00 | Inside the BC Studio
A live interview with Tony Taccone '72, recipient of this year's Arts Council Alumni Award. Gasson 305 |
| 2:30-3:15 | A Cappella Showcase Featuring performances by the Acoustics, BC Shaan, the Bostonians, the Sharps, and the Heightsmen. O’Neill Plaza |
| 3:00 – 4:00 | Symphony Orchestra Including works by Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, and Lalo, with Tina Jung '14, cellos soloist. Gasson 100 |
| 3:15 – 4:00 | Dance Showcase – Critics’ Choice |
Evening Schedule
| 4:00-5:00 |
Join University President William P. Leahy, S.J., to recognize the artistic accomplishments of BC students, faculty, and alumni. The Arts Council Alumni Award will be presented to Tony Taccone '72 for his work as a theatre director, while Michael Noone (Music Department Chair) will receive our Faculty Award. We will also present student awards for achievement in the arts. O'Neill Plaza |
| 5:00-6:30 | Awards Reception Join us on the plaza for refreshments as we celebrate in honor of our award-winners. O'Neill Plaza and Steps |
| 5:30-7:00 | Post Road Magazine Reception Celebrate the launch of the spring edition of Post Road Magazine. Readings start at 6:00. McMullen Museum |
| 7:00-8:30 | Murder at the Holiday Inn Express An interactive comedic murder mystery. Adult content. *Admission $5 at the door. O’Connell House |
| 7:30-10:00 |
A Midsummer Night’s Dream A Bollywood-style adaptation of one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies. This drama's intertwined love polygons get complicated right from the start: Demetrius and Lysander both want Hermia, but she only has eyes for Lysander. In the forest, they cross paths with Oberon and Titania (King and Queen of the faeries), who are having a spat over a servant boy from the East. The plot twists up when Oberon's head mischief-maker, Puck, runs loose with a flower which causes people to fall in love with the first thing they see upon waking. *Admission $15, $10 for seniors or with a BC ID. Tickets available online at www.bc.edu/robsham or at 617-552-4002. Robsham Theater Arts Center |
| 7:30-11:00 |
Film Festival Friday Nothing says "Friday night" better than popcorn and a movie (or two). Come enjoy two films by Boston College alumnus Tom McCarthy '88. See Win Win and Pixar's Up! O'Neill Plaza |
| 8:00-9:30 | Bernstein on the Heights The University Wind Ensemble performs music written by the great American composer Leonard Bernstein. Gasson 100 |
| 11:00-12:00 | After Hours Theater A night of ten-minute plays written, directed, and performed by students. Adult content. O’Neill Plaza |