Events Search and Views Navigation
April 2022
Six Dead Queens and an Inflatable Henry
The UMaine School of Performing Arts Division of Theatre and Dance presents Six Dead Queens and an Inflatable Henry, directed by Angela Bonacasa, live in the Cyrus Pavilion Theatre. Originally devised by Foursight Theatre, Six Dead Queens weaves together history and comedy in this tale of three Catherines, two Annes and one Jane – the ill-fated wives of Henry VIII. Betrayed, beheaded, barren, bemused, broken and bored, this royal gaggle is trapped in eternity and forced to share one husband and…
Find out more »UMaine Opera Workshop
On Friday, April 15 and Saturday April 16 at 7:30 pm in Minsky Recital Hall, the University of Maine Opera Workshop presents two one-act operas, “An Embarrassing Position” by Dan Shore and “The Impresario” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This event is free and open to the public.
Find out more »University Orchestra
The UMaine School of Performing Arts Division of Music presents the University of Maine Orchestra, conducted by Anatole Wieck, live in Minsky Recital Hall on Saturday, April 16 at 3:00 pm. Tickets are $10, available from the Collins Center for the Arts box office. The University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias follow civil and University of Maine System COVID-19 health and safety guidance. Everyone is required to wear face coverings indoors at university facilities at all times,…
Find out more »Six Dead Queens and an Inflatable Henry
The UMaine School of Performing Arts Division of Theatre and Dance presents Six Dead Queens and an Inflatable Henry, directed by Angela Bonacasa, live in the Cyrus Pavilion Theatre. Originally devised by Foursight Theatre, Six Dead Queens weaves together history and comedy in this tale of three Catherines, two Annes and one Jane – the ill-fated wives of Henry VIII. Betrayed, beheaded, barren, bemused, broken and bored, this royal gaggle is trapped in eternity and forced to share one husband and…
Find out more »UMaine Opera Workshop
On Friday, April 15 and Saturday April 16 at 7:30 pm in Minsky Recital Hall, the University of Maine Opera Workshop presents two one-act operas, “An Embarrassing Position” by Dan Shore and “The Impresario” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This event is free and open to the public.
Find out more »Six Dead Queens and an Inflatable Henry
The UMaine School of Performing Arts Division of Theatre and Dance presents Six Dead Queens and an Inflatable Henry, directed by Angela Bonacasa, live in the Cyrus Pavilion Theatre. Originally devised by Foursight Theatre, Six Dead Queens weaves together history and comedy in this tale of three Catherines, two Annes and one Jane – the ill-fated wives of Henry VIII. Betrayed, beheaded, barren, bemused, broken and bored, this royal gaggle is trapped in eternity and forced to share one husband and…
Find out more »Scott Horey and His Graduate Percussion Ensemble
University of Maine alumnus and percussion professor Scott Horey and his graduate percussion ensemble from the University of Science and Arts of Chiapas, Mexico, will be at his alma mater April 19–20 for a live performance, master class and international cultural exchange trip at the School of Performing Arts. April 19 at 3 p.m., Horey and his graduate students will lead a master class and conversation about arts, international cultural exchange and musical camaraderie in Class of 1944 Hall, room…
Find out more »UMaine Symphonic Band and Concert Band
The UMaine School of Performing Arts Division of Music presents a joint performance by the UMaine Symphonic Band and UMaine Concert Band on Thursday, April 21 at 7:30 pm in the Collins Center for the Arts. Tickets are $12 and available from the Collins Center for the Arts box office.
Find out more »Spring Choral Showcase
The UMaine School of Performing Arts Division of Music presents a a Spring Choral Showcase, featuring performances by the University of Maine's vocal ensembles, including the University Singers, Black Bear Men's Chorus, and Collegiate Chorale. Live in the Collins Center for the Arts on Saturday, April 23 at 7:30 pm. Tickets: $12 Please note: SPA Spring 2022 calendar events are subject to change. Visitors are currently required to wear face coverings at all times indoors, regardless of vaccination status. Visitors…
Find out more »Sounds from Silence: Rescuing Music Suppressed by the Nazis
Join us on Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah) for a presentation by Professor Phillip Silver on his research rescuing music suppressed by the Nazis, with a performance by the Silver Duo (Phillip and Noreen Silver). Reception to follow. Co-sponsored by UMaine Judaic Studies, UMaine Religious Studies, UMaine History Dept., UMaine Philosophy Dept., UMaine School of Performing Arts, Clement & Linda McGillicuddy Humanities Center, UMaine Hillel, Congregation Beth El (Bangor), Congregation Beth Israel (Bangor), Bangor Public Library, the Holocaust and Human…
Find out more »