Chrys Weedon | Entertainment Editor
Jan. 11:
Event: Rainbow Dance Theatre
Description: The Rainbow Dance Theatre group returns to Western with two works entitled “iLumidance” and “The Garden of Earthly Delights.” The performance will feature dancers using ultraviolet light and electroluminescent wire. Western students get in for free. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 the day of the show. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Location: Rice Auditorium
Jan. 17:
Event: “Mama Mia! Here we go again” sing-a-long movie night
Description: A showing of the second movie in the “Mama Mia!” franchise will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free popcorn and snacks will be provided.
Location: Werner University Center Willamette Room
Jan. 18:
Event: Visiting artist John Gorka
Description: John Gorka is a folk musician who released his 14th album in January of 2018. From 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Gorka will hold a free songwriting workshop in which attendees will get his take on the craft. RSVPs are encouraged and can be found on the WOU event calendar webpage.
Location: Rice Auditorium
Event: John Gorka performance
Description: After his workshop, Gorka will perform his original music. Tickets are free for WOU students. Otherwise, they are $25 in advance and $30 the day of. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Location: Rice Auditorium
Feb. 4:
Event: Todd Davis poetry reading
Description: Environmental writer Todd Davis will come to WOU to meet with students and give a poetry reading. The reading is open to the public and starts at 4:30 p.m. This event is free.
Location: Hamersly Library room 107
Feb. 20:
Event: Paul Roberts concert
Description: WOU has invited musician Paul Roberts to perform for students and community members. Western students get in for free, and general public tickets are $8. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Smith Music Hall
March 5:
Event: Chamber and Guitar Ensembles
Description: The Chamber Ensembles, directed by Dr. Keith Karns, will perform in a concert with the Guitar Ensemble, directed by Christopher Woitach. The performance will start at 7:30 p.m. Western students are admitted for free, and the general public can purchase tickets for $5.
Location: Smith Music Hall
March 15:
Event: Western Oregon Voices
Description: Western Oregon Voices will perform their winter term concert. The ensemble’s performance will be directed by Dr. James Reddan. The concert starts at 7:30 pm. Public tickets are $5, and Western students get in for free.
Location: Rice Auditorium
This is not a comprehensive list of all the winter term arts events. To see more events, visit the Western events calendar at http://calendar.wou.edu/.
Contact the author at howlentertainment@wou.edu
