Chrys Weedon | Entertainment Editor
April 17
Diane Tarter “Pages” exhibit opening
Join the artist for the opening reception of her exhibit.
Location: Second floor Hamersly Library
Time: 4:00-5:30 p.m.
April 19
Alon Goldstein masterclass and performance
Guest artist teaches a masterclass on the piano and gives a performance.
Location: Smith Music Hall
Time: Masterclass: 10:30 a.m., Performance: 7:30 p.m.
May 1
An elegant evening of piano music
This recital features the work of the piano students of the music program.
Location: Smith Music Hall
Time: 7:30 p.m.
May 2
An elegant evening of vocal music
Singing duo Claire Hudkins (Western faculty) and Deac Guidi perform, accompanied by Susan Buehler.
Location: Smith Music Hall
Time: 7:30 p.m.
May 14
Chamber music at Western
Chamber music presented by Dr. Carlos Velez.
Location: Smith Music Hall
Time: 7:30 p.m.
May 16
Salem String Quartet
The Quartet returns to Western with faculty Katherine Perks on cello.
Location: Smith Music Hall
Time: 7:30 p.m.
June 1
Percussion ensemble
Paul Owen directs this term’s percussion ensemble.
Location: Smith Music Hall
Time: 7:30 p.m.
June 3
Victor Barranco masterclass and Jazz Orchestra and Latin Jazz Ensemble
Barranco teaches a jazz masterclass and is a featured guest artist performing with the Jazz ensembles later in the night.
Location: Masterclass: Smith Music Hall, Performance: Rice Auditorium
Time: Masterclasses: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., Performance: 7:30 p.m.
June 8
Smith Fine Arts presents: Kelly Willis
After a long hiatus, Willis is back on tour promoting “Back Being Blue,” released in 2018.
Location: Rice Auditorium
Time: 7:30 p.m.
June 13
The Rosa Lee Show
Rosa Lee performs a one-woman show that involves stories, poetry, video, and more, all in American Sign Language.
Location: Rice Auditorium
Time: 4:00- 6:00 p.m.
Photo courtesy of Ashlynn Norton