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Visual and Performing Arts Events for the 2008-2009 Academic Season
Admission is presumed free unless otherwise indicated. Listings are being compiled and events are subject to change -- we urge you to check local publicity or contact University Communications Services (843-661-1220) or the Francis Marion University Department of Fine Arts (843-661-1385) to assure accuracy.
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Arts Calendar Archives:
1997-1998 1998-1999 1999-2000 2000-2001 2001-2002 2002-2003 2003-2004 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008
Artist Series Archives: Historic Listings of Artist Series Performers Other Campus Events
Campus Map showing Hyman Fine Arts Center and McNair Science Building (Chapman Auditorium)
May 10 - July 22, 2008
Florence Visual Arts Guild: New Work.
Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Thu; 8:30-11:00 am Fri, Hyman Fine Arts Center Gallery.
August 2008
August 5 - September 25, 2008
FMU Art Faculty Exhibition.
Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series. 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri, Hyman Fine Arts Center Gallery.
August 5 - October 30, 2008
Paintings by Jane Jackson.
Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series. 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri, Smith University Center Gallery.
September 2008
September 2, 2008 The Valet. Francis Veber. France 2006: 85 minutes.
Ordinary guy ends up with supermodel, much to amazement of friends. Uproarious French farce.
Cinema ‘08-‘09 Film Series.
3:30 & 8:00 pm, Lowrimore Auditorium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.
September 2, 2008
Lecture Recital: "An Evening with Brahms" -- Benjamin Woods, pianist.
First Tuesday Arts Event: Chamber Music and Art Exhibits.
8:00 pm, Adele Kassab Recital Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center.
September 9, 2008
Metropolis.  Fritz Lang. Germany 1927: 114 minutes.
This SCIFI film influenced Star Wars, The Matrix, and SpongeBob the Movie.
Genders and classes conflict through a sensuous robot.
English Department Film Series.
3:30 & 8:00 pm, Lowrimore Auditorium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.
September 16, 2008
Jindabyne. Ray Lawrence. Australia, 2006: 123 minutes.
Men on a fishing trip fail to report a floating dead body. Gabriel Byrne and Laura Linney star.
Cinema ‘08-‘09 Film Series.
3:30 pm, Lowrimore Auditorium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.
8:00 pm, Thomason Auditorium, Lee Nursing Building.
September 23, 2008
Mordecai Shehori, pianist.
Burns Memorial Recital -- Francis Marion University Artist Series.
8:00 pm, Adele Kassab Recital Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center.
September 30 - November 13, 2008
Jim Boden - "Spectators" and Jean Grosser - "Sacred Spaces".
Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri, Hyman Fine Arts Center Gallery.
September 30 - November 13, 2008
Larry Merriman - "Echo".
Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri, Hyman Fine Arts Center Gallery.
September 30, 2008
Juno. Jason Reitman. U.S.A. 2007: 96 minutes.
An Academy Award winning comedy: teen pregnancy & shifting values today.
Come for the film and stay for the reception (FREE FOOD)!
English Department Film Series.
3:30 & 8:00 pm, Lowrimore Auditorium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.
October 2008
October 7, 2008
Recital: Bryan Rawls, violinist.
First Tuesday Arts Event: Chamber Music and Art Exhibits.
8:00 pm, Adele Kassab Recital Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center.
October 15, 2008
Recital: The Woods Family.
Department of Fine Arts Guest Recital Series.
8:00 pm, Adele Kassab Recital Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center.
October 18, 2008
Pee Dee International Festival: Family entertainment and activities, cultural displays, and foods from around the world!
Sponsored by FMU in conjunction with community businesses and civic organizations. 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, FMU Campus, call 843-661-1225 for information.
October 21, 2008
The Beat That My Heart Skipped. Jacques Audiard. France, 2004: 107 minutes.
Action, sex and suspense. Striking character study of a classical pianist who is part gangster.
Cinema ‘08-‘09 Film Series.
3:30 & 8:00 pm, Lowrimore Auditorium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.
October 21, 2008
Concert: University Wind Symphony. Dr. Terry Roberts, director.
Department of Fine Arts.
8:00 pm, Chapman Auditorium, McNair Science Building.
October 23-25, 2008
Elephant Man by Bernard Pomerance.
The University Theatre.
7:30 pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Fine Arts Theatre, Hyman Fine Arts Center.
(Call Box Office 843-661-1365 between 1pm and 5pm Mon-Fri for Theatre seating availability.)
October 28, 2008
Rome, Open City. Roberto Rossellini. Italy 1945: 100 minutes.
Nazi occupation and the Italian Resistance: filmed in Rome’s rubble.
A strong influence on film history and the conception of Italian Neorealism.
English Department Film Series.
3:30 & 8:00 pm, Lowrimore Auditorium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.
November 2008
November 6-27, 2008
Group Exhibition by FMU Art Classes.
Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri, Smith University Center Gallery.
November 6, 2008 TO BE RESCHEDULED FOR LATER DATE
The Barbies of Seville (a spoof on Rossini's opera) featuring Dawn Larsen and Nancy Slaughter.
Department of Fine Arts Guest Recital Series.
November 9, 2008
Concert: University String Ensemble. Dr. Terry Roberts, director.
Department of Fine Arts.
8:00 pm, Adele Kassab Recital Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center.
November 11, 2008
Concert: Florence Brass.
First Tuesday Arts Event: Chamber Music and Art Exhibits.
8:00 pm, Adele Kassab Recital Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center.
November 18, 2008
Concert: Cut Time Show Choir. Sue Orr, director.
Department of Fine Arts.
8:00 pm, Adele Kassab Recital Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center.
November 18 - December 13, 2008
Senior Shows by Graduating FMU Visual Arts Majors.
Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri, Hyman Fine Arts Center Gallery.
November 20, 2008
Concert: FMU Jazz Express. Craig Alberty, director.
Department of Fine Arts.
8:00 pm, Chapman Auditorium, McNair Science Building.
November 23, 2008
Concert: University Concert Choir. Sue Orr, director.
Department of Fine Arts.
3:00 pm, Adele Kassab Recital Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center.
December 2008
December 1-13, 2008
Student Works by FMU Ceramics and 3D Design Classes.
Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri, Hyman Fine Arts Center Gallery.
January 2009
January 6 - February 12, 2009
Paintings by Patti Brady.
Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri, Hyman Fine Arts Center Gallery.
January 6 - February 12, 2009
Pottery by Eugéne - African American Pottery.
Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri, Hyman Fine Arts Center Gallery.
January 11, 2009
Planetarium Show - "The Evening Sky"
3:00 pm, Dooley Planetarium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.
January 13 - March 26, 2009
Works by Uschi Jeffcoat and Kara Warren.
Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri, Smith University Center Gallery.
January 15, 2009
Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration featuring Arthur Fennell
6:30 pm, Chapman Auditorium, McNair Science Building.
January 20, 2009
L’Enfant. Jean-Pierre Dardenne & Luc Dardenne. France, 2005: 96 minutes.
Petty thief lives off young girlfriend’s unemployment checks. Life changes when she has a baby.
Cinema ‘08-‘09 Film Series.
3:30 & 8:00 pm, Lowrimore Auditorium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.
January 28, 2009
Parker String Quartet.
Francis Marion University Artist Series.
8:00 pm, Adele Kassab Recital Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center.
January 25, 2009
Planetarium Show - "A Celestial Alphabet"
3:00 pm, Dooley Planetarium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.
February 2009
February 2-6, 2009 V-Day 2009 Events at Francis Marion University. FMU Gender Studies Program.
Various programs throughout the week, view V-Day Schedule for specifics about what will be where when!
February 3, 2009
Concert: Firenze Quartet.
First Tuesday Arts Event: Chamber Music and Art Exhibits.
8:00 pm, Adele Kassab Recital Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center.
February 5 & 6, 2009
The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler.
FMU Gender Studies Program and Department of Fine Arts.
7:30 pm Thursday & Friday, Chapman Auditorium, McNair Science Building. Minimum donation $12, $7 for students with valid ID at the door.
Proceeds will benefit the Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Assault. $25 for special advance purchase ticketed reception on Feb. 6, or get tickets for both show and reception for $35. Call 843-661-1502 for tickets and additional information.
February 8, 2009
Planetarium Show - "Celestial Navigation"
3:00 pm, Dooley Planetarium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.
February 10, 2009
Daughters of the Dust. Julie Dash. USA 1991: 112 minutes. Set in 1904, the film celebrates Gullah culture and three generations of African American women. A gorgeous winner for cinematography at the Sundance Film Festival.
English Department Film Series.
3:30 & 8:00 pm, Lowrimore Auditorium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.
February 14, 2009
Francis Marion University Homecoming
Call 843-661-1228 for schedule of events.
February 17 - April 2, 2009
Kathleen Pompe - Views of Australia.
Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri, Hyman Fine Arts Center Gallery.
February 17 - April 2, 2009
Paula Smith - Sculptures.
Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri, Hyman Fine Arts Center Gallery.
February 17, 2009
My Mother’s Smile. Marco Bellocchio. Italy, 2002: 103 minutes.
An atheist learns that the Catholic Church is considering his late mother for sainthood.
Cinema ‘08-‘09 Film Series.
3:30 & 8:00 pm, Lowrimore Auditorium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.
February 22, 2009
Planetarium Show - "The Star Next Door"
3:00 pm, Dooley Planetarium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.
February 24, 2009
Concert: University Wind Symphony. Dr. Terry Roberts, director.
Department of Fine Arts.
8:00 pm, Chapman Auditorium, McNair Science Building.
February 28, 2009
Francis Marion University Open House for prospective students.
Call 843-661-1231 for information.
March 2009
March 3, 2009
No Country for Old Men. Ethan & Joel Coen. USA 2007: 122 minutes. This winner of four Academy Awards in 2008, including Best Picture, defies generic definitions, expresses America’s anxiety about borders, and keeps you guessing.
English Department Film Series.
3:30 & 8:00 pm, Lowrimore Auditorium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.
March 3, 2009
Concert: Florence Men's Choral Society.
First Tuesday Arts Event: Chamber Music and Art Exhibits.
8:00 pm, Adele Kassab Recital Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center.
March 8, 2009
Planetarium Show - "The People"
3:00 pm, Dooley Planetarium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.
March 10, 2009
Hewn Timber Cabins open for public viewing.
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Call 843-661-1311 to experience windows of the past.
March 10, 2009
Facing Windows. Ferzan Ozpetek. Italy, 2004: 106 minutes.
Unhappily married woman daydreams about her neighbor. Winner of 5 Italian Academy Awards.
Cinema ‘08-‘09 Film Series.
3:30 & 8:00 pm, Lowrimore Auditorium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.
March 12, 2009
Eugene Barban, pianist.
Department of Fine Arts Guest Recital Series.
8:00 pm, Adele Kassab Recital Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center.
March 22, 2009
Planetarium Show - "Stellar Ballerinas"
3:00 pm, Dooley Planetarium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.
March 26, 2009
Georgia Guitar Quartet.
Francis Marion University Artist Series.
8:00 pm, Adele Kassab Recital Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center.
March 31, 2009
American Gangster. Ridley Scott.  USA, 2007: 157 minutes. Race and war complicate this traditional criticism of the American dream.  Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe play hide and seek in New York’s underworld.
English Department Film Series.
3:30 & 8:00 pm, Lowrimore Auditorium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.
April 2009
April 2-23, 2009
Group Exhibition by FMU Art Classes.
Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri, Smith University Center Gallery.
April 4, 2009
Francis Marion University Open House for prospective students.
Call 843-661-1231 for information.
April 4, 2009
Art's Alive! Festival -  A festival of visual and performing arts for the entire family.
Sponsored by FMU in conjunction with community businesses and civic organizations.
10:00 am - 5:00 pm, FMU Campus, call 843-661-1225 for information.
April 4 - May 9, 2009
Senior Shows by Graduating FMU Visual Arts Majors.
Student Works by FMU 3D Design Classes.
Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri, Hyman Fine Arts Center Gallery.
April 7, 2009
The Wind That Shakes the Barley. Ken Loach. Ireland, 2006: 127 minutes.
Cillian Murphy as an IRA member in the 1920 resistance. Won the 2006 Palme d’Or at Cannes.
Cinema ‘08-‘09 Film Series.
3:30 & 8:00 pm, Lowrimore Auditorium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.
April 7, 2009
Concert: Sherry Woods & Company.
First Tuesday Arts Event: Chamber Music and Art Exhibits.
8:00 pm, Adele Kassab Recital Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center.
April 12, 2009
Planetarium Show - "Mighty Jupiter"
3:00 pm, Dooley Planetarium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.
April 14, 2009
Hewn Timber Cabins open for public viewing.
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Call 843-661-1311 to experience windows of the past.
April 16-18, 2009
An Evening of Beckett.
The University Theatre.
7:30 pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Fine Arts Theatre, Hyman Fine Arts Center.
(Call Box Office 843-661-1365 between 1pm and 5pm Mon-Fri for Theatre seating availability.)
April 21, 2009 -- Rescheduled to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 26
Concert: Cut Time Show Choir. Sue Orr, director.
Department of Fine Arts.
April 21, 2009
Concert: University Wind Symphony. Dr. Terry Roberts, director.
Department of Fine Arts.
8:00 pm, Chapman Auditorium, McNair Science Building.
April 23, 2009
Concert: FMU Jazz Express feturing Karen Greene, saxophone. Craig Alberty, director.
Department of Fine Arts.
8:00 pm, Chapman Auditorium, McNair Science Building.
April 24, 2009
Concert: University String Ensemble. Dr. Terry Roberts, director.
Department of Fine Arts.
8:00 pm, Adele Kassab Recital Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center.
April 26, 2009
Planetarium Show - "Saturn - Lord of the Rings"
3:00 pm, Dooley Planetarium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.
April 26, 2009
Concert: University Concert Choir and Cut Time Show Choir. Sue Orr, director.
Department of Fine Arts.
3:00 pm, Adele Kassab Recital Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center.
April 27 - May 9, 2009
Student Works by FMU Ceramics Classes.
Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri, Hyman Fine Arts Center Gallery.
May 2009
May 10, 2009
Planetarium Show - "Stars of Spring and Summer"
3:00 pm, Dooley Planetarium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.
May 12 - July 30, 2009
"Imagine That" - Swamp Fox Quilters Guild.
Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Thu; 8:30 am - 11:30 am Fri, Smith University Center Gallery.
May 12 - July 30, 2009
Feather Pottery: new ceramics by Tari and Sasha Federer.
Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Thu; 8:30 am - 11:30 am Fri, Hyman Fine Arts Center Gallery.
May 12, 2009
Hewn Timber Cabins open for public viewing.
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Call 843-661-1311 to experience windows of the past.
May 24, 2009
Planetarium Show - "Comets, Meteors and Asteroids"
3:00 pm, Dooley Planetarium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.

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OTHER PRESENTING ORGANIZATIONS:

~Columbia Museum of Art

~Dooley Planetarium:  two public shows every month, located in the Cauthen Educational Media Center at Francis Marion University.

~Florence Chamber of Commerce Community Calendar

~Florence County Library: Film festival, etc.

~Florence Museum of Art, Science and History

~Florence Little Theatre: 417 S. Dargan Street. 7:30 pm curtain for evening shows; 3 pm for matinées. Dark Mondays. For seating availability and reservation information call 843.662.3731.
    December 5-13, 2008 - "Plaid Tidings"
    February 20-28, 2009 - "The Odd Couple"
    April 24 - May 2, 2009 - "Peter Pan" ~Florence Regional Arts Alliance: for additional information please call 843.665.2787.

~Florence Symphony Orchestra:  for additional info and tickets call (843) 661-2541. During the 2003-2004 season the Florence Symphony Orchestra "broke in" their new musical director Dr. Terry Roberts (who also teaches music at Francis Marion University and directs the University Wind Symphony and String Ensemble).
    2008-2009 Season:
      October 13, 2008 - "Celebrating the Big 6-0"
      December 1, 2008 - "A Pee Dee Christmas"       February 16, 2009 - "The Mighty Fifth"
      May 4, 2009 - "HMS Penafore"

~Lake City Concert Series: for info and tickets call Betty Frances Stone (843) 374-2482 or Betty Carter (843) 235-2908.
    March 12, 2009 - "The Bay Street Brassworks"

~South Carolina Dance Theatre: 29th season, for info and tickets call (843) 669-3991.
    November 6-9, 2008 - "The Nutcracker"
    March 13-15, 2009 - "Sleeping Beauty"

~Trustus Theatre: a professional theatre company in the heart of the Congaree Vista district in Columbia, SC.
For additional info and tickets call (803) 254-9732.

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