Press release from Mars Hill University:
Sunday, June 24 – Saturday, June 30
Roots of American Music Week
A week of instruction, sharing, and fun with music for students with an interest in learning more about and increasing their skills in popular areas of acoustic American Roots Music. There will be an emphasis on increasing self- confidence in performance as well as increasing technical skills.——————
Thursday, June 28
Concert featuring Alice Gerrard, Chris Brashear, Del Ray, Ernie Hawkins, Frank Lee, and Suzy Thompson
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Broyhill Chapel
Bios of these performers, who are instructors for Roots of American Music Week, are available at https://www.mhu.edu/about/what-to-do-and-see/conferences/roots-american-music/bios/. Free admission.SART Presents “Seeger”
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Owen Theatre
A multimedia solo show featuring the music of Pete Seeger. Written and performed by Randy Noojin. Presented by the Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre. Tickets: $25 and $30. More info at www.sartplays.com.——————
Friday, June 29
SART Presents “Seeger”
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Owen Theatre
A multimedia solo show featuring the music of Pete Seeger. Written and performed by Randy Noojin. Tickets: $25 and $30. More info at www.sartplays.com.——————
Saturday, June 30
First Year Pre-Orientation (FYPO)
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Opening session in Broyhill Chapel
One-day orientation/welcome event for students beginning classes this fall. Students who attend FYPO learn about academic programs and student life at Mars Hill; meet faculty members, staff members, and fellow students; and get answers to questions about financial aid, housing, and all manner of student activities. Most importantly, students who attend FYPO will receive their academic schedule for the upcoming semester at Mars Hill.SART Presents “Seeger”
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: Owen Theatre
A multimedia solo show featuring the music of Pete Seeger. Written and performed by Randy Noojin. Tickets: $25 and $30. More info at www.sartplays.com.SART Presents “Seeger”
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Owen Theatre
A multimedia solo show featuring the music of Pete Seeger. Written and performed by Randy Noojin. Tickets: $25 and $30. More info at www.sartplays.com.——————
Sunday, July 1
SART Presents “Seeger”
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: Owen Theatre
A multimedia solo show featuring the music of Pete Seeger. Written and performed by Randy Noojin. Tickets: $25 and $30. More info at www.sartplays.com.——————
Monday, July 2
Summer School Term II Begins
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Wednesday, July 4
Independence Day Holiday
Classes and most university offices closed.——————
——————Ongoing:
The War From Above: William Barnhill and Aerial Photography of World War I
Exhibit runs through July
Ramsey Center for Regional StudiesArt & Manufacturing
Exhibit runs through August 10
Weizenblatt GalleryA Cabinet of Curiosities
Exhibit runs through the end of the year
Rural Heritage Museum
Exhibit featuring examples of rural Southern Appalachian farm and household artifacts.——————
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UpcomingJuly 12
“Where We Worked: the Place of Employment in Madison County” – exhibit in Weizenblatt GalleryJuly 15
Reception for “Art & Manufacturing” exhibit with Bright Angle founder Nick MoenJuly 12-29
SART presents “Working: The Musical”July 28
Unveiling of the first piece in the Manufacturing Art Park on the Otis Duck GreenwayAugust 2-12
SART presents the professional world premiere of “I-Ya-I-Ya-O”August 4
Basketball Elite CampFor more information, contact Mike Thornhill at mthornhill@mhu.edu or 828-689-1298.
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