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  DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS

  EVENTS:  October-November 2015
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The Department of Fine Arts coordinates the University Concert Choir, Cut Time (vocal show ensemble), The University Theatre, the University Concert Band, the Music Industry Ensemble, the University String Ensemble, and the Fine Arts Chamber Recital Series.

In addition, the Department stages the music, dance and theatre performances brought in by the University Artist Series and maintains the Art Gallery Series featuring a varied rotating program of two- and three-dimensional art exhibits in Hyman Fine Arts Center galleries.

All of these events are open to the general public and main campus events are free of charge.

Visit the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center website for information about this great new venue. The PAC is now bringing professional music, dance, theatre and family entertainment to the Florence community.

Maps & Driving Directions
Arts Events Calendar
Art Gallery Series
Performing Arts Center
Performing Arts Highlights
FMU Choral Program
FMU Instrumental Program
FMU University Theatre

Concert Band Halloween
October 27, 2015
Halloween Concert: FMU Concert Band. Kelly Jokisch, director.
7:30 pm, Performing Arts Center, Downtown Florence.

Knapp Photography

Octoeber 1 - November 5, 2015
Small Island, Large Landscapes by Ella and Knapp Hudson.
Hyman Fine Arts Center Gallery.

Department of Fine Arts
Francis Marion University
P.O. Box 100547
Florence, SC 29502
843-661-1385  (Hyman Fine Arts Center)
843.661.4444  (Performing Arts Center)
843-661-4622  (University Switchboard)
http://departments.fmarion.edu/finearts

Visual and Performing Arts Events
Music, Theatre, Art & Films!
Jae Sinnett Trio
October 1, 2015
Jae Sinnett Jazz Trio.
Francis Marion University Artist Series

October 2015

Octoeber 1 - November 5, 2015
Small Island, Large Landscapes by Ella and Knapp Hudson.
Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Thurs, Hyman Fine Arts Center Gallery.

October 1, 2015
Jae Sinnett Jazz Trio. In addition to being a gifted band leader and jazz drummer, Jae is also a composer, music educator and radio personality of the popular jazz show Sinnett in Session.
Francis Marion University Artist Series Recital.
7:30 pm, Performing Arts Center, Downtown Florence.
(Call
PAC Box Office 843-661-4444 for reservations.)

October 2, 2014
Public Observatory Event
(weather permitting).
University Astronomy Program.
7
:00 pm - 9:00 pm, FMU Observatory Parking & Directions.

October 6, 2015
Frozen. Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee. 2013: 102 mins.
Gender Studies and English Department Film Series.

3:35 & 7:30 pm, Lowrimore Auditorium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.


October 11, 2015
From Earth to the Universe
.
University Astronomy Program.
3
:00 pm, Dooley Planetarium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.

October 13, 2015
Hewn Timber Cabins open for public viewing.
10:30 am - 2:30 pm (weather permitting) the second Tuesday of every month, March-November.
For more information call Karl McAlister (843) 661-1311.

October 15, 2015
Xin Jie, soprano and Sumire Worman, piano.
Francis Marion University Faculty Recital.
7:30 pm, Kassab Recital Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center.

October 17, 2014
Public Observatory Event
(weather permitting).
University Astronomy Program.
7
:00 pm - 9:00 pm, FMU Observatory Parking & Directions.

October 25, 2015
Life and Death of a Star
.
University Astronomy Program.
3
:00 pm, Dooley Planetarium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.

October 27, 2015
Halloween Concert: FMU Concert Band. Kelly Jokisch, director.
Come in costume! Music includes: Night On Bald Mountain, The Music of Danny Elfman, and selections from Wicked and Phantom.
Department of Fine Arts.

7:30 pm, Performing Arts Center, Downtown Florence.
(Call
PAC Box Office 843-661-4444 for reservations.)

October 28-31, 2015
The Tempest by William Shakespeare, directed by Glen Gourley.
7:30 pm Wednesday, 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.)

November 2015

November 3, 2015
Twelve Monkeys. Terry Gilliam. 1995: 129 mins.
English Department Film Series and the Pee Dee Fiction and Poetry Festival.

3:35 & 7:30 pm, Lowrimore Auditorium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.


November 3, 2015
The Elephant in my Closet by David Lee Nelson.
Francis Marion University Artist Series Performance.
7:30 pm, Performing Arts Center, Downtown Florence.
(Call
PAC Box Office 843-661-4444 for reservations.)

November 8, 2015
The Evening Sky
.
University Astronomy Program.
3
:00 pm, Dooley Planetarium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.

November 10, 2015
Hewn Timber Cabins open for public viewing.
10:30 am - 2:30 pm (weather permitting) the second Tuesday of every month, March-November.
For more information call Karl McAlister (843) 661-1311.

November 10 - December 19, 2015
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 10 - December 19, 2015
Works by FMU 3D Design and Ceramics Classes
.
Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri, Hyman Fine Arts Center Gallery.

November 12, 2015
Concert: FMU Percussion Ensemble.
Department of Fine Arts.

7:30 pm, Performing Arts Center, Downtown Florence.
(Call
PAC Box Office 843-661-4444 for reservations.)

November 19, 2015
Concert: FMU Music Industry Ensemble, Dr. Brandon Goff, director.
Department of Fine Arts.

7:30 pm, Performing Arts Center, Downtown Florence.
(Call
PAC Box Office 843-661-4444 for reservations.)

November 22, 2015
The Christmas Star
.
University Astronomy Program.
3
:00 pm, Dooley Planetarium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.

November 22, 2015
Concert: FMU Concert Choir and Cut Time Show Choir. Sue Orr, director.
Department of Fine Arts.
4:00 pm, Adele Kassab Recital Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center.

November 23, 2015
Concert: FMU String Ensemble, Dr. Terry Roberts, director. 
Department of Fine Arts.

7:30 pm, Performing Arts Center, Downtown Florence.
(Call
PAC Box Office 843-661-4444 for reservations.)

The Department of Fine Arts offers major programs in Art Education, Music Industry, Theatre Arts and Visual Arts. Minors are offered music, theatre arts, visual arts, and art history. Collaterals are offered in music, theatre arts, and visual arts. Introductory courses in art and theatre are offered for nonmajors. All Francis Marion University students may pursue the introductory course in music and performance ensembles.

Students majoring in Art Education, Music Industry, Theatre Arts, and Visual Arts combine general education courses with lecture courses in art education, art, music or theatre history, and upper-level courses emphasizing studio/performance. Theatre Arts majors may specialize in performance areas or design and technical production areas. Visual Arts majors may specialize in ceramics, visual communication, painting, or photography. A Music Industry degree is offered. These major programs serve as ends in themselves as well as preparation for graduate study, related careers, and the teaching of art.

In support of the University's mission to enrich the culture of the surrounding region, members of the community having an interest in the arts are welcome to take advantage of our visual and performing arts classes as non-degree students.  Such classes include ceramics, drawing, painting, photography, acting, costume design, stagecraft, concert band, etc.

Art Gallery - Brian Steel
October 28-31, 2015
The Tempest by William Shakespeare.
The University Theatre.

David Nelson

November 3, 2015
The Elephant in my Closet by David Lee Nelson.

7:30 pm, Performing Arts Center, Downtown Florence.s.

Hewn Timber Cabins
March 10, 2015
Hewn Timber Cabins open for public viewing.