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Get your fill of Beethoven in three back-to-back days of concerts at the School of Music – and in a recital by cellist Sæunn Thorsteinsdóttir, newly appointed artist-in-residence. DXARTS presents its fall concert of electroacoustic music, and the Henry hosts two public lectures. Plus, don’t miss three nights of Indian classical dance with the Akram Kahn Company. Akram Khan Company 8 p.m., November 12 – 14 | Meany Theater The Akram Khan Company makes its Seattle debut at Meany Hall…

The School of Drama wraps up its first play of the year this week, and pays tribute to one of the great theaters of Seattle’s past. In Meany Theater, catch the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Symphony’s first concert of the year or explore Indian classical dance with the Akram Kahn Company. Visit the Henry for an exploration of Cervantes’ classic tale, “Don Quixote,â€� or an ArtVenture with the whole family. Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Symphony with Violinist Maria Larionoff 7:30 p.m., November 6 | Meany Theater…

The School of Music sets the mood for Halloween with a concert of spooky organ music. Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ World Series presents The Danish String Quartet, and the Henry Art Gallery opens a new exhibition by noted American artist Pae White. Don’t forget to catch the School of Drama’s first production of the year, “The Cradle Will Rock,â€� and a performance by Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ artist-in-residence Cristina Valdés. Halloween Organ Concert 7:30 p.m., October 30 | Walker-Ames Room, Kane Hall Just in time for…

The School of Drama kicks off its 75th anniversary season with the infamous musical “The Cradle Will Rock.â€� Catch performances of Gabriel Fauré’s opera “Pénélope,” the Mallethead series, and Ensemble Dal Niente, all presented by the School of Music. In the visual arts, the Henry Art Gallery throws its Fall Open House and a new exhibit opens in the Jacob Lawrence Gallery.   Gabriel Fauré’s “Pénélope” October 22, 24 & 25 | Meany Studio Theater The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ School of Music…

This week is packed with events and exhibits across campus. Get your modern dance fix with Chamber Dance Company in Meany Hall. Face your fear of snakes at the Burke and take an art break with internet meditation at the Henry Art Gallery. For classical music lovers, there’s a World Series performance by pianist Jonathan Biss and the chance to hear Fauré’s opera, “Pénélope.” Chamber Dance Company October 15-18 | Meany Theater Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Chamber Dance Company…

There’s something for everyone this week: catch a world premiere at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ World Series, explore the Burke’s world-renowned collection of birds, or enjoy the sounds of 1962 jazz with the School of Music. The Chamber Dance Company celebrates 25 years with four performances at Meany Hall and the Jacob Lawrence Gallery hosts an exhibition exploring contemporary gun culture and human trafficking. ETHEL with Special Guest Robert Mirabal Presents: The River 8 p.m., October 8 | Meany Theater Critically acclaimed…

This week, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ World Series begins its 2015-2016 season at Meany Hall with Japanese butoh ensemble Sankai Juku, and continues with a collaboration between string quartet ETHEL and Native American flutist Robert Mirabal. Just across Red Square, acoustical engineer Zackery Belanger explores the acoustics of books in a Henry Art Gallery talk, where visitors will also find an exhibition of photographs by German photographer Ilsa Bing.   Sankai Juku 8 p.m., October 1-3 | Meany Theater Declared “one of the…

Arts Roundup is back! The leaves are turning yellow, the days are getting shorter and students are arriving on campus – it’s time to kick off a new season of arts events at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ. This weekend marks the end of the popular Martin Creed exhibit at the Henry Art Gallery and with it, your last chance to immerse yourself in a room filled with 37,000 balloons. The 2015-2016 Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ World Series kicks off on October 1 with Japanese dance…

School may be out for summer, but the arts on campus are heating up. Art Breaks and ArtVentures abound at the Henry Art Gallery, and the Jacob Lawrence Gallery is buzzing with the work of recent grads. Kids and kids at heart will want to check out the daily activities offered at the Burke Museum – crafts, scavenger hunts, and adventures await. Art Breaks: Coley Mixan 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., June 13 | Henry Art Gallery Coley Mixan, MFA candidate…

The School of Music offers a variety of events this week, highlighting jazz modern, percussion,  and the music and instruments of 20th century composer Harry Partch. ArtsÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ presents its final Arts Dawgs reception of the year, co-hosted by the School of Art + Art History + Design at the Henry Art Gallery, celebrating the opening of the MFA + MDes Thesis Exhibition; and if you’re looking for a comedy of manners, don’t miss the School of Drama’s production of “Boy’s Life,â€�…

Drama and opera fill this busy week in the arts. From the final weekend of the School of Drama’s production of “Bus Stopâ€� to the upcoming Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ School of Music and Pacific MusicWorks collaborative production of “The Magic Flute,â€� there’s plenty to see on the University’s main stages. Also, don’t forget to check out the Improvised Music Project Festival (IMPFest) over the weekend at the Ethnic Cultural Center.

Welcome to a new quarter! The Henry Art Gallery kicks off this week with an Incite and Insight lecture featuring artist Suzanne Bocanegra. The School of Music quickly follows up with a faculty recital by Jazz Studies Professor Marc Seales and a Music of Today performance in collaboration with the Center for Digital Arts and Experimental Media (DXARTS).

This week, the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ World Series presents Russian pianist Olga Kern and the School of Art concludes its Critical Issues in Contemporary Art public lecture series. Other events include a free Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Campus Philharmonia concert in Kane Hall and the final weekend of the School of Drama’s “The Hostage.â€�

As February ends and March begins, the arts present a variety of events. In drama, the Undergraduate Theater Society’s production of “Cabaret� continues and the School of Drama opens the slapstick satire, “The Hostage.� In music, Piano Professor Robin McCabe gears up for her faculty recital. Meanwhile, students in the Dance Program prepare for the Dance Majors Concert.

This coming week, the School of Music leads the way with a variety of events to keep your calendar full. Highlights include the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Chamber Orchestra performing two nights, a faculty recital with Jazz Studies Professor Marc Seales, and a Music of Today performance in collaboration with the Center for Digital Arts and Experimental Media.

Following up last week’s full schedule of arts events, this week is equally packed. The School of Drama’s production of “Twelfth Night� runs its final weekend, the Jacob Lawrence Gallery’s exhibit, “The Way Black Machine,� is now open and the School of Music presents a faculty recital with Douglas Cleveland on organ and David Gordon on trumpet.

As we approach the end of January, enjoy a show or two. The School of Drama’s production of “Twelfth Nightâ€� sets Shakespeare in The Roaring Twenties, the School of Music offers a variety of performances including the Modern Music Ensemble and a Student Chamber Concert, and the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ World Series presents Ukranian pianist Vadym Kholodenko.

This week there are lots of events to keep students, staff and faculty busy before finals. Don’t miss “Idleness,â€� the second Factory Showroom exhibit at the Jacob Lawrence Gallery, or the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Symphony and Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Opera Theater performing a version of Puccini’s opera “Gianni Schicci.â€�

Have you ever considered the implications of privacy around art and cultural institutions? Then don’t miss the three-day symposium “Surveillance and Privacy: Art, Law and Social Practice� hosted by the Henry Art Gallery and the Center for Digital Art and Experimental Media (DXARTS).

It’s a packed week in the arts, with a diverse array of options to suit any fancy. The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ World Series has a music-themed weekend with Jon Kimura Parker on Friday night and Touré-Raichel Collective the next. Also, don’t miss the last film in the Climate Change and Nuclear Risks: A Speaker & Film Series presented by the Burke.