Schedule of Events (Field Trips)

Throughout the semester, we’ll be taking a few field trips to local artistic events. In some cases, we’ll meet at the venue; in others, we’ll meet first in class. At all events, you should be prepared to jot down your thoughts about the performances or exhibitions, as you will be expected to write a short review of each. Please see the schedule of events below!

If any of you have ideas for free or cheap events nearby (or within short bus/train ride), please let me know, and I will consider adding to our field trip schedule.

Date: Thursday, June 5th

Time: Meet at C-Spaces at 6 p.m. / Do not be late, because we only have an hour there! We will walk back to class together afterwards (or maybe just hold class across the street in park if it’s nice).

Location: C-Spaces / 1104 S. Wabash

Description: MFA Photography Thesis Exhibition May 12- June 6,2008 Glass Curtain Gallery 1104 South Wabash Ave. 1st Floor [C]Spaces is proud to present the annual MFA Photography Thesis Exhibition. This exhibition features works by Columbia College Chicago MFA candidates from the Photography Department.

Date: Thursday, June 12, 2008

Time: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. / Meet outside at Art Institute (on Michigan Ave)

Location: Art Institute of Chicago

We’ll tour one of the following areas:

* Photography
* American Before 1900
* Prints and Drawings

Be prepared to take notes for review.

Date: Thursday, June 19, 2008

Time: 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM / Meet in class first at 6:00 p.m.

Location: Columbia College Music Building, Concert Hall, 1014 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago

Nicole Mitchell’s “Xenogenesis Suite: A Multi-Arts Exploration”

Description: “Xenogenesis Suite” is a multi-arts work inspired by the book Dawn by science fiction author Octavia Bulter. In addition to the musical performance, the event will feature a panel discussion and an art exhibition; it is designed to appeal to those interested in science fiction, music, experimental video, visual art, dance, and African-American culture. Features dance choreography by Margaret Morris, video by Floyd Webb, art works by Krista Franklin, and music by Nicole Mitchell and her Black Earth Ensemble. Commissioned by Chamber Music America’s New Works Creation and Presentation program, funded by the Doris Duke Foundation. Copresented by Columbia College Chicago’s Center for Black Music Research and the Department of Music and by Chicago Sinfonietta.

Date: Thursday, June 26th, 2008

Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. / Meet at event

Location: Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millenium Park

Music Without Borders: The Bachata Roja Concert: Unsung Heroes, Rediscovered Icons/Mayra Andrade

Millennium Park brings the best global sounds to Chicago for the critically-acclaimed Music Without Borders series, the City’s ongoing year-round celebration of international music.

Rediscover the early icons from the Dominican Republic who pioneered the romantic, guitar-driven ballads and dance rhythms of the Afro-Carribean beat – singers Ramon Cordero and El Chivo Sin Ley, guitar giant Edilio Paredes – and discover singer-guitarist Joan Soriano, an emerging bachatero star from today’s younger generation. Cape Verdean singer Mayra Andrade opens the night.

Date: Thursday, July 10, 2008

Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. / Meet at event

Location: Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millenium Park

Millennium Park brings the best global sounds to Chicago for the critically-acclaimed Music Without Borders series, the City’s ongoing year-round celebration of international music.

Don’t miss this Chicago premiere featuring an unprecedented roster of Sudanese musicians and performing artists in a gesture of peace and hope for a united Sudan. This tour brings together Abdel Gadir Salem, Omer Ihas, Rasha, Abu Araki, Al Balabil Sisters, Yousif El Mosely, and Omar Bhanga, for the first time ever together on stage, all performing with the Nile Music Orchestra of Sudan.

Date: Thursday, July 17, 2008

Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. / Meet at event

Location: Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millenium Park

Music Without Borders: Pitchfork Music Festival Preview Night

MillenniumPark brings the best global sounds to Chicago for the critically-acclaimed Music Without Borders series, the City’s ongoing year-round celebration of international music.

A Music Without Borders/Pitchfork Festival co-presentation featuring an evening filled with an eclectic sampling of music from around the globe. As a kick-off event to the 2008 Pitchfork Music Festival in UnionPark from July 18 – 20, music fans will get to sample some of the Festival’s weekend highlights at one of the world’s most spectacular outdoor venues. The full evening line-up will be announced soon, don’t forget to check back!