ULethbridge Faculty of Fine Arts Events


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Did You Know? All ULethbridge students are eligible for a free ticket with their student ID at the Box Office on Faculty of Fine Arts concerts and Mainstage productions!

Where is the Box Office located? In the Atrium on Level 6, Centre for the Arts building (by the large staircase and north patio doors).


 

 
ANNOUNCEMENT

University of Lethbridge alumni at heart of 2024/25 Mainstage Alumni Season lineup

Photos (left to right): Marshall Vielle, James Odin Wade (photo by Mike Tan), Jamie Dunsdon.

With stories ranging from adaptations of classic tales to intense encounters, social satire and a cabaret, the 2024/25 Department of Drama alumni season promises an exciting lineup of mainstage theatre with extensive involvement from many University of Lethbridge alumni. The alumni season is organized around a celebration of Faculty of Fine Arts alumni, bringing playwrights, designers, directors, performers and more back to the ULethbridge campus.

Read the full news release


 


UPCOMING EVENTS
 

September 11
Noon

Art NOW | Artist talk

Featuring Julia Forrest
University Recital Hall
Admission is free, everyone welcome

Julia Forrest is a Brooklyn based artist. She works strictly in film and prints in a travel size darkroom that she builds on location. She is currently working as a teaching artist at the Brooklyn Museum and Lehman College. Julia is the Artist in Residence (AiR) at Casa for the month of September. Thank you to Casa for their collaboration on this artist talk.

Julia Forrest Art NOW lecture and bio details

black and white photographic work by Julia Forrest of a person wearing a dress, standing in a field with their back arched and a tall tree stands in the background, creating the illusion that the tree is growing out of the person's chest.

 

September 12
7 pm

Pablo Picasso & Abstraction | After Hours

Dr. Margaret (Marmie) Perkins Hess Gallery
Admission is free, everyone welcome

Join us for “Picasso and Abstraction,” an event celebrating the iconic Pablo Picasso and other abstract artists. Explore their works on display and immerse yourself in the world of abstract art. 

Learn more about this After Hours event

abstract painting in warm tones of brown, orange, and yellow.

 

September 16
6 p.m.

Architecture & Design NOW | talk and walk

Featuring Hester Jiskoot
Room L1060
Admission is free, everyone welcome

"Building stones and the urban geology of Lethbridge" - Weather, daylight and audience-mobility dependent, Hester will lead a short walking tour around campus following her talk. 

Learn more about Hester's talk and walking tour

Hester Jiskoot in a green puffer jacket standing next to large rock formations. Snow capped mountains in the background.

September 18 - 22
W-F |6:30 - 9:30 PM

Sat-Sun | 9:30 AM - 5 PM

Voice, Presence and Creative Expression | Workshop

Workshop fee: $350
University Centre for the Arts
​Limited enrolment
Registration deadline extended

Facilitated by Roy Hart Voice Centre teacher and French theatre artist, Viviane Gay, and University of Lethbridge Drama Professor, Douglas MacArthur.

Learn more & register for the workshop

Close up photos of Viviane Gay and Doug MacArthur.

September 20
Noon

Art NOW | Artist talk

Featuring Amanda Chwelos
University Recital Hall
Admission is free, everyone welcome

"Portals to the mundane" - Amanda Chwelos is a multidisciplinary artist based in Edmonton-amiskwaciwâskahikan whose work explores themes of banality, anxiety, and acceptance. Driven by a material-based practice, she works primarily in painting and drawing. The artist joins us via zoom in the recital hall. Thank you to SAAG for their collaboration on this artist talk.

Amanda Chwelos Art NOW lecture and bio details

Amanda Chwelos' artworks in the SAAG library.

 

Reception
September 20
6 - 9 p.m.

Lidija Sijacic (Aapámaakíí) | MFA New Media Thesis Exhibition

FeelGrove: A Concept for a Discursive Smartphone Application for the Visualization of Affective States Positioned Against the Neoliberal Paradigm
Penny Gallery, Dr. Foster James Penny Building (324-5 St. S.)
Admission is free

Learn more about the exhibition & presentation

image of app design concept with 3D rendering of a plant-like structure.

 

September 24
12:15 pm

Music at Noon | Concert

Sky Lit Up by the Dawn
Featuring Janet Youngdahl, soprano & Brad Parker, piano
with guests: Adam Mason, marimba & University of Lethbridge Singers
University Recital Hall
Admission is free, everyone welcome

 Learn more about this concert

Janet Youngdahl (profile photo) and Brad Parker (playing a grand piano).

 

October 7 - 11
7:30 PM nightly

alterNatives by Drew Hayden Taylor | Drama Mainstage

David Spinks Theatre (W425)
Mature content
Seating is limited
Tickets: $20 regular, $15 alumni & senior, $10 student

alterNatives, by acclaimed Indigenous playwright, Drew Hayden Taylor, explores the complexities of identity, relationships and cultural intersections within a group of friends navigating modern life. Learn more about the production

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an illustration of a moose, two deciduous trees, and graphic design elements in green and pink..

EVENT PROGRAMS


Find links to upcoming and archived programs below:
Programs for Upcoming Events

There are no upcoming event programs available at this time.

illustration of University Centre for the Arts (UCA) building at University of Lethbridge

 

Archived Programs by Semester

Music at Noon concert program - Sarah Chan, piano - Jan. 23, 2024

Music at Noon concert program - Daniel Ramjattan, guitar - Jan. 30, 2024

Music at Noon concert program - Kathleen Morrison & Deanna Oye - Feb. 6, 2024

Drama Mainstage - D.I.N.E. program - Feb. 9 - 15, 2024

Music at Noon concert program - FOURtitude - Feb. 27, 2024

Event Horizon Composer's Collective concert program - March 2, 2024Madelyn Appleton - Graduation Recital program - March 3, 2024

Music at Noon concert program - Georg Boenn and Students - Mar. 5, 2024

Cori Campbell - Graduation Recital program - March 9, 2024

ULethbridge's production of Jesus Christ Superstar, Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber & Lyrics by Tim Rice, presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of the Really Useful Group - March 12 - 16, 2024

Noelle Kuntz - Graduation Recital program - March 17, 2024

Kyla Cyrzan - Graduation Recital program - March 17, 2024

Music at Noon concert series program - Iliana Matos & Deanna Oye - March 19, 2024

ULethbridge Jazz Ensemble Concert program - Divide & Conquer - March 22, 2024

ULethbridge Singers Concert program - I Catch My Breath and Sing - March 23, 2024Tyler Houlihan - Graduation Recital program - March 23, 2024Jonathan Alexander - Graduation Recital program - March 24, 2024

Alayna McNeil - Graduation Recital program - March 24, 2024

Music at Noon concert series program - Sarah MacDonald & Cheryl Emery-Karapita - March 26, 2024

ULethbridge Collaborative Ensemble & Guitar Ensemble concert program - Defying Demons, Darkness & Death - March 26, 2024

ULethbridge Wind Orchestra concert program - Dancing with Nature's Harmonies - March 27, 2024

Music at Noon concert series program - Studio Showcase - April 2, 2024

Global Drums concert program - Percussion Mayhem! - April 5&6, 2024

Daniel Kim - Graduation Recital program - April 6, 2024

Miranda Juergensen - Graduation Recital program - April 7, 2024

Anna Jeong - Graduation Recital program - April 7, 2024

Alex Ratcliffe & Donovan Martinez - Junior Recital program - April 10, 2024

Kozue Tsujimoto, Rayden Wong, Life Yulo-Tamana - Junior Recital program - April 12, 2024

Brenna Le May, Allen Zhou, Isaac Risling - Junior Recital program - April 12, 2024

Franz Faeldo - Graduation Recital program - April 13, 2024

Madelyn Fischer, Tayah Mandin, Grace Abbott - Junior Recital program - April 13, 2024

Ellie Shifflett, Ashlee Dowdle, Steve Yu - Junior Recital program - April 14, 2024

Brooke Lea - Graduation Recital program - Sept. 23, 2023

Brett Hollett - Graduation Recital program - Sept. 23, 2023

Music at Noon concert program - One,Two,Trio - Sept 26, 2023

Music at Noon concert program - David Mikuliak, baritone & Bente Hansen, piano with guests Carson Froehlich, guitar and Franz Faeldo, tenor - Oct 3, 2023

Music at Noon concert program - Jeanine Williams, mezzo soprano & Bente Hansen, piano - Oct 10, 2023

Drama Mainstage Production - A Seussified Christmas Carol by Peter Bloedel - Oct 11 - 14, 2023

Music at Noon concert program - Janine Oye, clarinet | Peter Visentin, violin | Deanna Oye, piano - Oct 17, 2023

Music at Noon concert program - Tim Beattie, guitar - Oct 24, 2023

Music at Noon concert program - Holly De Caigny, saxophone & Brad Parker, piano - Oct 31, 2023

Drama Mainstage Production - Yisstsiiyi (listen) - Nov 6 - 10, 2023

Music at Noon concert program - Huu Bac Quintet - Nov 7, 2023

Music at Noon concert program - Graeme Francis, percussion - Nov 21, 2023

U of L Singers Concert program - Love Never Stilled by the Stars - Nov 25, 2023

Music at Noon concert program - Nick Sullivan, bass trombone & Deanna Oye, piano - Nov 28, 2023

U of L Wind Orchestra Concert program - Mother Earth - Nov 29, 2023

University of Lethbridge Jazz Ensemble Concert program - Bring on the B-Sides - Dec 1, 2023

Honouring Dr. Brian Black and Dr. Rolf Boon - A Retirement Celebration Through Their Own Music concert program - Dec 2, 2023

Brynn Norton and Hope Wauters - Junior Recital program - Dec 3, 2023

Music at Noon concert program - Studio Showcase - Dec 5, 2023

University of Lethbridge Collaborative, Guitar and Opera Workshop Ensembles Concert program - A Grand Night of Musical Collaboration - Dec 5, 2023

Global Drums Concert program - Around the World in One Night - Dec 8, 2023

Spencer Kindret - Graduation Recital program - Dec 16, 2023

STORIES BEHIND THE SCENES


Behind the scenes at ULethbridge's production of Jesus Christ Superstar

Behind the scenes at rehearsal

The cast and crew for the University of Lethbridge Production of Jesus Christ Superstar recently assembled for a sitzprobe, a German word for seated rehearsal.

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Behind the scenes at the Costume Shop

Costume designer Patricia (Peach) Jonzon and her team have created and assembled dozens of costumes.

Read more

Behind the scenes at the Scene Shop

Set designer Dave Smith, the Scene Shop and a team of students, have sawed, drilled and painted for months in crafting the stage set.

Read more

Behind the scenes at Jesus Christ Superstar*

Director Doug MacArthur brings a beloved rock opera to the stage.

Read more

Behind the scenes at Yisstsiiyi (listen)

Yisstsiiyi production a historic first for ULethbridge

Written by Caleigh Crow, Neil Fleming, and Marshall Vielle with contributions from the University of Lethbridge’s DRAMA 3850 - Sharing Stories: Indigenous Theatre Creation with Making Treaty 7 class. 

Did you enjoy the production of Yisstsiiyi in 2023?
Marshall Vielle is also directing the first production of the 2024/2025 Drama Mainstage season! Be sure to check out alterNatives by Drew Hayden Taylor, October 7 - 11. Tickets go on sale September 1!

 

Learn more about the 2024/2025 productions

Find the 2024/2025 cast lists here