November 2016 Arts Events for Francis Marion University

DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS
EVENTS: November-December 2016
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The Department of Fine Arts coordinates the University Concert Choir, Cut Time (vocal 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

November 14 - December 17, 2016
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.
Reception 6:00 pm November 17.

November 18, 2016
Concert: FMU Percussion Ensemble.
Department of Fine Arts.
7:30 pm, Performing Arts Center, Downtown Florence.

November 21, 2016
Concert: FMU String Ensemble, Dr. Terry Roberts, director.
Department of Fine Arts.
7:30 pm, Performing Arts Center, Downtown Florence.

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!

November 1, 2016
Concert: FMU Concert Band. Dr. Terry Roberts, director.
Department of Fine Arts.
7:30 pm, Performing Arts Center, Downtown Florence.

November 2016

November 1-3, 2016
Abandoned Spaces by Robert O. Keith IV.
DigAlogue - a dialogue between the digital and analog in clay by Danny Crocco.
Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri, Hyman Fine Arts Center Gallery.

November 1, 2016
Look Both Ways. Sarah Watt. Australia. 2005. 100 mins.
Meryl, a woman who sees disaster everywhere, witnesses a real accident that connects her to the lives of others affected by the tragedy, among them Nick, an emotionally inhibited photographer. Writer/director Watt mixes live action and animation in a story shot through with insight, humor and compassion. Named Best Film at the Australian Academy Awards.
Cinema ‘16 -‘17 Film Series.
3:35 & 7:30 pm, Lowrimore Auditorium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.

November 1, 2016
Concert: FMU Concert Band. 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.)

November 2, 2016
Concert: FMU Music Industry Ensemble, Dr. Brandon Goff, director. The M.I.E. is a workshop ensemble devoted to the development of individual performance and improvisation skills through the preparation and staging of music for small groups representing a variety of classic and modern jazz, pop, rock and soul styles.
Department of Fine Arts.
7:30 pm, FMU campus, Chapman Auditorium.

November 8, 2016
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 9, 2016
Kathryn Bigelow, The Hurt Locker (2008).
In an Explosives Ordinance Disposal team, three soldiers react to the stress of combat with fear, exhilaration, disgust, and regret. In this film, war can be both debilitating and addictive, and these soldiers returning from Iraq never really reintegrate into peaceful society. Six Oscars, including best film and director: Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackey, Ralph Fiennes.
English Film Series.
3:35 & 7:30 pm, Lowrimore Auditorium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.

POSTPONED DUE TO ILLNESS, hope to reschedule in the Spring term.
November 10, 2016
Enrique Graf, piano.
Francis Marion University Artist Series Recital.
Concert: 7:30 pm, Performing Arts Center, Downtown Florence.
(Call PAC Box Office 843-661-4444 for reservations.)

November 10-11, 2016
Pee Dee Fiction & Poetry Festival.
FMU English Department and Lecture Series.
Lowrimore Auditorium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.

November 13, 2016
Secret Lives of Stars.
University Astronomy Program.
3:00 pm, Dooley Planetarium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.

November 18, 2016
Concert: FMU Percussion Ensemble. The percussion ensemble performs music written expressly for percussion. The works performed by the ensemble utilize a variety of percussion instruments and encompass a multitude of musical styles.
Department of Fine Arts.
7:30 pm, Performing Arts Center, Downtown Florence.
(Call PAC Box Office 843-661-4444 for reservations.)

November 21, 2016
Concert: FMU String Ensemble, Dr. Terry Roberts, director. This ensemble is open to all university students and faculty interested in learning and performing chamber music.
Department of Fine Arts.
7:30 pm, Performing Arts Center, Downtown Florence.
(Call PAC Box Office 843-661-4444 for reservations.)

November 22, 2016
Concert: FMU Guitar Studio. Dr. Alma Sehic, director.
Department of Fine Arts.
7:30 pm, Performing Arts Center, Downtown Florence.
(Call PAC Box Office 843-661-4444 for reservations.)

November 27, 2016
The Christmas Star.
University Astronomy Program.
3:00 pm, Dooley Planetarium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.

November 29, 2016
Concert: FMU Jazz Combo. Dr. Paolo André Gualdi, director.
Department of Fine Arts.
7:30 pm, Performing Arts Center, Downtown Florence.
(Call PAC Box Office 843-661-4444 for reservations.)

December 2016

December 5, 2016
Concert: FMU Concert Choir and Cut Time Vocalists. Dr. Paul Thompson, director. Open to all FMU students, the Concert Choir performs a wide range of choral works. Cut Time is an audition-only vocal group.
Department of Fine Arts.
7:30 pm, Performing Arts Center, Downtown Florence.
(Call PAC Box Office 843-661-4444 for reservations.)

December 6-17, 2016
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.

December 11, 2016
The Christmas Star.
University Astronomy Program.
3:00 pm, Dooley Planetarium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.

December 18, 2016
The Christmas Star.
University Astronomy Program.
3:00 pm, Dooley Planetarium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.

Full listing of this season's cultural events at Francis Marion University

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.

November 22, 2016
Concert: FMU Guitar Studio. Dr. Alma Sehic, director.
Department of Fine Arts.
7:30 pm, Performing Arts Center, Downtown Florence.