Thursday, Friday, & Saturday
April 29, 30, & May 1
Schedule is updated as of April 29, 2004. Changes are posted on the Arts Festival web site at www.bc.edu/arts and on the Arts Festival hot line: 617-552-ARTS. All Events are FREE unless otherwise noted. All events will take place rain or shine. Most events on O'Neill Plaza are covered by tents. Other indoor rain locations will be posted on this site in the event of inclement weather. The O'Neill Plaza performance tent is heated.
Complete Arts Festival Schedule
Performing Arts Events
Art Events Demonstrations
Film Screenings
Art Exhibitions
Literary Readings
Children's Activities
Special Events
Performing Arts Events
Key:
Music Events
Theater Events
Dance Events
Thursday, April 29
| 12:00-1:00 PM O'Neill Plaza |
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Irish Studies Music Program Irish music, song, and dance program |
| 1:00-1:45 PM O'Neill Plaza |
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A cappella Showcase: BC Sharps and the Bostonians Female and Co-ed A cappella Groups |
| 1:30-2:30 PM St. Mary's Garden |
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Theater in the Garden: 10 x 4 ! Straight from the hottest festivals in New York and New England, four 10 minutes plays packed with humor and heart. (Rated PG-13). More Details. |
| 1:45-2:15 PM O'Neill Plaza |
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Madrigal Singers |
| 2:15-3:30 PM O'Neill Plaza |
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Dance Showcase* |
| 2:30-3:00 PM Gasson 100 |
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My Mother's Fleabag Improvisational theater troupe |
| 3:00-4:30 PM Gasson 100 |
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Senior Recital Featuring music majors from this year's graduating class. More Details. |
| 3:30-4:15 PM O'Neill Plaza |
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Theater Showcase Contemporary Theater and Dramatics Society. More Details. |
| 4:15-5:00 PM O'Neill Plaza |
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University Chorale Conducted by John Finney |
| 4:30-5:30 PM Gasson 100 |
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Musicians Among Us Student Music Showcase co-sponsored by the Music Guild Chris Burke '04, singer/songwriter Katie Lupo '07, Irish fiddle Alex Jung '05, percussionist Kevin Brady '06, Guitar and vocals Kotter, acoustic band |
| 7:00-9:00 PM Gasson 100 |
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Liturgy Arts Group: Concert Spirit, service, and song |
| 8:00 PM Robsham Theater |
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University Theater presents Anything Goes by Cole Porter |
| 8:00-10:00 PM O'Neill Plaza |
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Swing Dance with BC bOp! Vocal and instrumental jazz, with swing dance and lessons from the Boston College Swing Kids. No experience necessary. No partner needed. Lessons at 7:30 PM |
Friday, April 30
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10:30 - 11:30 AM |
Inside the BC Studio: Ellis Paul (a.k.a Paul Plissey '87) | |
| 12:00 - 1:15 PM O'Neill Plaza |
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Brass Choir, Percussion Ensemble, and Symphonic Band Chamber music program including selections from Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition. |
| 12:00 - 1:00 PM Gasson Honors Library |
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In Concert: Anne Marie David IREPM's Music Coordinator presents originals songs and piano reflections |
| 1:15 - 1:45 PM O'Neill Plaza |
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University Theater presents excerpts from "Anything Goes" |
| 1:45 - 2:30 PM O'Neill Plaza |
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A Cappella Showcase: Acoustics and Dynamics Co-ed a cappella groups |
| 1:45 - 2:45 PM St. Mary's Garden |
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Theater in the Garden: 10 x 4 ! Straight from the hottest festivals in New York and New England, four 10 minutes plays packed with humor and heart. (Rated PG-13). More Details. |
| 2:30 - 3:45 PM O'Neill Plaza |
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Dance Showcase* |
| 3:00 - 4:00 PM Gasson 100 |
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Chamber Music Society |
| 3:45 - 4:15 PM O'Neill Plaza |
Student Fashion Show Student designers and models strut their stuff | |
| 4:15 - 5:00 PM O'Neill Plaza |
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Voices of Imani Gospel Choir The New Fisk Jubilee Singers |
| 4:30 - 5:30 PM Gasson 100 |
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Musicians Among Us Faculty Music Showcase Silvard Kool, neo-classical pianist Peter Klote and Ned Rosen, "Bossa, Bop, and Cool". More Details. |
| 7:30 PM O'Neill Plaza |
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Ellis Paul LIVE in concert Ellis Paul (a.k.a. Paul Plissey '87) is a highly acclaimed singer/songwriter and recipient of the 2004 BC Arts Council Alumni Award. Admission $20, $5 for BC students. Call 617-552-4935 for ticket information. |
| 8:00 PM Robsham Theater |
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University Theater presents Anything Goes by Cole Porter Admission$12/$8 for senior citizen and students. Call 617-552-4800 for ticket information. More Details. |
| 8:00 PM Gasson 100 |
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Music of America. Concert Band Spring Concert Conducted by Sebastian Bonaiuto. More Details. |
Saturday, May 1
| 12:00 - 1:00 PM O'Neill Plaza |
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Woodwind Ensemble and Symphonic Band |
| 1:00 - 1:30 PM O'Neill Plaza |
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Heightsmen Male a cappella group |
| 1:30 - 2:30 PM O'Neill Plaza |
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Dance Showcase* |
| 2:30 - 3:30 PM O'Neill Plaza |
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Children's Theater A student performance based on the famous children's book "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes." Most appropriate for children 7 and older. |
| 3:00 - 4:00 PM Gasson Honors Library |
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Voices of Imani Gospel Choir The New Fisk Jubilee Singers |
| 3:30 - 4:00 PM O'Neill Plaza |
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Triton Brass Quintet |
| 8:00 PM Robsham Theater |
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University Theater presents Anything Goes by Cole Porter Admission is $12/$8 for senior citizen and students. Call 617-532-4800 for ticket information. More Details. |
| 8:00 PM O'Neill Plaza |
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Festival Concert |
*Dance Showcase
The following groups will be performing in the Dance Showcase over the three days:
Boston Liturgical Dance Ensemble, Chinese Student Association, Dance Ensemble, Competition Dance Team, Dance Organization, Swing Kids Dance Club, and Various dance classes
Art Events and Demonstrations
Thursday, April 29
| 12:00 - 5:00 PM O'Neill Plaza |
Pots 'n' Pieces for Purchase Come explore the ceramics students' work and take a piece or two home! |
| 12:00 - 2:00 PM O'Neill Plaza |
Culinary Art Demonstration: Dessert plate presentation With Boston College Executive Chef, Chris Eiseman |
| 2:00 - 5:00 PM O'Neill Plaza |
Ceramics Demonstration |
Friday, April 30
| 12:00 - 5:00 PM O'Neill Plaza |
Sidewalk Mural Collaborate on a masterpiece: Seurat's "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" |
| 12:00 - 5:00 PM O'Neill Plaza |
Scene Painting Demonstration and Exhibit Try your hand at scene painting! with Crystal Tiala, Theater Department |
| 12:00 - 5:00 PM O'Neill Plaza |
Ceramics demonstration |
| 12:00 - 5:00 PM O'Neill Plaza |
Pots 'n' Pieces for Purchase Come explore the ceramics students' work and take a piece or two home! |
| 2:00 - 5:00 PM Devlin 413 |
Open Figure Drawing Session with John Steczynski, Fine Arts Department. Supplies provided. |
Saturday, May 1
| 12:00 - 4:30 PM O'Neill Plaza |
Sidewalk Mural Collaborate on a masterpiece: Seurat's "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" |
| 12:00 - 4:30 PM O'Neill Plaza |
Scene Painting Demonstration and Exhibit Try your hand at scene painting! Including special canvases for kids. with Crystal Tiala, Theater Department |
| 12:00 - 4:30 PM O'Neill Plaza |
Ceramics demonstration |
| 12:00 - 6:00PM O'Neill Plaza |
Pots 'n' Pieces for Purchase |
Film Screenings
Thursday, April 29
| 1:30 - 2:30 PM O'Neill 211 |
Social Justice Films Films from the Jacques Salmonowitz Student Film Program. |
| 3:00 - 5:00 PM O'Neill 214 |
"Michael's Eagle Eyes" A documentary about the inspiring journey of a severely disabled BC student who attended the BC "Eagle Eyes" program with great success. Discussion to follow. |
Friday, April 30
| 3:00 - 5:00 PM Devlin 026 |
"Different Drummers" A documentary about peacemaking in the mideast. Discussion to follow. Produced by John Michalczyk, Fine Arts department. More Details. |
| 7:00 - 9:00PM Devlin 008 |
FREE FRIDAY FLICKS Best of student 8MM and digital film projects. Free popcorn! More Details. |
Saturday, May 1
| 2:00 - 4:00 PM Devlin 026 |
Celtic Waves: The Flow of Irish Emigration |
Art Exhibitions
Thursday April 29, Friday April 30, and Saturday May 1
| Ongoing O'Neill Plaza |
Umbrellas in the Midst Collaborative sculptures made by various student groups. Awards announced on Saturday at noon |
| 12:00 - 8:00 PM McMullen Museum, Devlin Hall |
"Matta: Making the Invisible Visible" Guided Tour on Friday at 12:30 P.M. |
| 12:00 - 8:00 PM O'Neill Plaza |
"Out of the Studios: Work by Student Artists" Some work will be available for sale |
| 12:00 - 8:00 PM Devlin Hall, 4th Floor |
"Inside the Studios: Work by Student Artists" Some work will be available for sale |
| 9:00AM - 5:00 PM Bapst Student Gallery |
Spring Fling: A Selection of Flowers and Figures Student members of ArtVision plan, jury, install, and manage this show. |
| 9:00AM - 5:00 PM Bapst Library |
Crucifixion Meditations A premiere of drawings by Aileen Callahan and John Steczynski, Fine Arts Dept. (Thursday until midnight.) |
| 12:00 - 10:00 PM Devlin Hall, 1st Floor |
"Picture This": A digital picture representation of art classes and programs at Boston College |
| 10:00 - 2:00 PM Campion Hall, Campus School Multipurpose Room |
"Art for the Senses" (Thursday and Friday only.) An exhibition of art by students at the Campus School |
| Ongoing Robsham Theater Lobby |
"Abracadabra" Collaborative Sculpture from the 2000 Boston College Arts Festival by Mark F. Cooper, Fine Arts Department. |
| Ongoing Robsham Theater Lobby |
"The World" Collaborative Sculpture from the 2000 Boston College Arts Festival by Mark F. Cooper, Fine Arts Department. |
| Ongoing O'Neill Stairwell |
"See Saw" Collaborative Sculpture from the 2000 Boston College Arts Festival by Mark F. Cooper, Fine Arts Department. |
| Ongoing Robsham Theater Lobby |
"Wishing Well - Hope: A Collaboration" A collaborative sculpture conceived after September 11, 2001 as a testament to hope and trust in one another coordinated by Mark F. Cooper, Fine Arts Dept. |
Literary Readings
Thursday, April 29
| 12:15 - 2:15 PM Gasson 100 |
Readings by Senior Writing Concentrators Elizabeth Bernardi, Kevin Donovan, Maureen Gibbons, Donald Harrison, Casie Mazilly, Sarah Prior, and Simon Savelyev |
Friday, April 30
| 12:00-1:30 PM Gasson 100 |
Readings by Faculty Writers Carlo Rotella (creative nonfiction); Ricco Villanueva Siasoco (fiction); Andrew Sofer (poetry); Ben Birnbaum (creative non-fiction); Suzanne Matson (fiction); Paul Lewis (creative non-fiction) |
| 1:30-2:00 PM Gasson 100 |
Readings by Stylus Contributors Stylus has been the student art and literary magazine of Boston College since 1882. |
| 4:00-6:00 PM Gasson 305 |
Poetry Slam Open mic and competitive poetry by BC students |
Saturday, May 1
| 12:00 - 12:30 PM Gasson 100 |
Readings by Stylus Contributors Stylus has been the student art and literary magazine of Boston College since 1882 |
| 12:30 - 2:00 PM Gasson Honors Library |
Readings by Faculty Writers Maxim D. Shrayer (fiction); Sue Roberts (poetry); Clare Dunsford (creative non-fiction); Bob Chibka (fiction); Eileen Donovan-Kranz (poetry); Elizabeth Graver (fiction) |
| 2:00 - 2:30 PM Gasson Honors Library |
Meet the Authors Discussion and book signing with award-winning faculty authors Elizabeth Graver, Carlo Rotella, and Maxim Shrayer. |
Children's Activities
Saturday, May 1
| 12:00 - 4:30PM O'Neill Plaza |
Arts 'n Crafts, Face Painting, Coloring Contest, and more … |
| 12:00 - 2:00 PM O'Neill Plaza |
Cookie Art |
| 1:00 - 1:30 PM Gasson 100 |
Music and Movement for Kids |
| 1:30 - 2:30 PM Gasson 100 |
Children's Story Hour Stories for all ages. Snacks will be provided. |
| 2:30 - 3:30 PM O'Neill Plaza |
Children's Theater A performance based on the famous children's book "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes." Most appropriate for children's ages 7 and older. |
| 4:00 - 4:30 PM O'Neill Plaza |
Instrument Petting Zoo Members of Triton Brass Quintet will help children discover brass instruments following their performance at 3:30 PM. |
More details about children's activities.
Special Events
Thursday, April 29
| 8:00-10:00 PM O'Neill Plaza |
Swing Dance with BC bOp! Vocal and instrumental jazz, with swing dance and lessons from the Boston College Swing Kids. No experience necessary. No partner needed. Lessons at 7:30 PM. |
Friday, April 30
| 10:30 AM O'Neill Plaza |
Inside the BC Studio: Ellis Paul (a.k.a. Paul Plissey '87) Public Interview with Arts Council Alumni Award recipient, singer/songwriter Ellis Paul |
| 2:30 PM O'Neill Plaza |
BC Arts Council Student and Faculty Awards presentation |
| 7:30 PM O'Neill Plaza |
Ellis Paul LIVE in concert Ellis Paul (a.k.a. Paul Plissey '87) is a highly acclaimed singer/songwriter and recipient of the 2004 BC Arts Council Alumni Award. Admission $20, $10 for BC students. Call 617-552-4935 for ticket information. |
Saturday, May 1
| 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Lyons Hall Room 423 |
Songwriting Master Class, with singer/songwriter Ellis Paul Free, and open to public |
| 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM O'Neill Plaza |
Mass for the Arts: Creating Spirit Celebrated by J. Robert Barth, S.J. People of all faiths welcome. Celebration includes music, dance, and visual arts. |
| 8:00 PM O'Neill Plaza |
Festival Concert Featuring BC bOp! and a performance by BC bOp! alumni $10 Admission. FREE for BC students with ID (Tickets must be purchased at the event). More Details. |
