Classroom Building, Central Campus 71 Loring Avenue, Salem, MA 01970 Recital Hall

The University Chamber Orchestra presents its end of semester concert under the direction of guest conductor Marshunda Smith.The concert includes "Odd Bits and Snatches: a patchwork suite" written by Danvers-based composer Charles Turner. Five of the six pieces are arranged from piano pieces and chamber orchestra pieces Turner had written previously. The sixth piece, "Sarabande" is new work. All of the pieces were made specifically for this concert.The program also includes Symphony No. 1 in B Minor, Op. 4 by Anton Arensky. and "Undine Overture" by Albert Lortzing.Marshunda Smith is a conductor, teacher and cellist based on Boston's North Shore. Smith is currently Conductor and Music Director of The Lowell Philharmonic.The University Chamber Orchestra is a full symphonic ensemble comprised of both student and community musicians and includes strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion. All are welcomed to study and perform challenging orchestral works for strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.The Recital Hall is located at 71 Loring Avenue on Salem State's Harrington Campus. Parking is available directly across the street from 71 Loring Ave.Admission to this concert is free, although donations at the door in support of scholarships for music majors are welcome.

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Thursday April 18, 2024: The University Chamber Orchestra presents its end of semester concert under the direction of guest conductor...

The Winfisky Gallery, Ellison Campus Center, 1 Meier Dr, Salem, MA 01970

An exhibition created by Salem State Honors Student, Emily Grace."I have been thinking a lot about what this body of work means to me. This work feels important to my journey as an artist, both as a conclusion to my undergraduate studies and an introduction to my future and what kind of artist I want to be in my lifetime. Intimacy and conflict are two words that have come to my mind as I am formulating this body of work. I am interested in the connections we share with our own imaginations. The comfort we get when we shield ourselves from the outside world, filling our minds with stories and imagery that takes us out of whatever real things we are forced to confront every day. There is a sort of intimacy we achieve with our own internal struggle. We reach a certain point where the struggle feels comfortable, like it is not the problem anymore and the real problem is feeling the need to alleviate it. This intimacy creates conflict within us. For this body of work, I have been focusing on how I can use my materials to best support the content of the pieces. I work with many different mediums; watercolor, acrylic, oil, inks, among many other materials. In these pieces, you will be able to see all those mediums working together in one way or another. Through these works I am allowing myself to be sensitive to changes in texture and weight, hoping that sensitivity will be reflected in the pieces themselves." - Emily GraceAdditional Events April 10, 12:30-1:30 pm, Artist Talk April 10, 1:30-3:00 pm, Reception April 17, 12:00-1:00 pm, Gallery DiscussionAbout the Artist: "My name is Emily Grace, and I am from Gloucester, Massachusetts, regarded by many to be one of the oldest art colonies in America. Growing up in Gloucester, I was and am surrounded by art and artists of all kinds. Growing up in my family, I also was and still am surrounded by art everywhere I turn. On both sides of my family, I have painters and singers that go back generations. I feel lucky to have those gifts passed down to me through my family tree, and even more grateful that I have been able to pursue both of those things seriously in my life. Art and Music are my two passions. They are the only things I have ever been really interested in and can envision devoting my life to. Like a lot of artists I admire, I need art to survive. It is my way of expressing how I understand life."

Local Event: Honors In Art /Emily Grace /Daydream

Honors In Art /Emily Grace /Daydream

Friday April 19, 2024: An exhibition created by Salem State Honors Student, Emily Grace."I have been thinking a lot about what this body of...

Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts

Welcome to the "90’s" – the 1590’s – when a leather-clad wordsmith with swiveling hips is rocking London: Shakespeare! His works are loved by all except the Bottom brothers, Nick and Nigel. They are desperate to write a hit play and find their fame and fortune, while also staying ahead of their money lenders. Enter local soothsayer Nostradamus who foretells that the future of theatre is singing, dancing, and acting at the same time, setting the Bottom brothers off to write the world’s first musical! But amidst the scandalous excitement of Opening Night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self…and all that jazz.
This production is set in a Renaissance Faire, offering the audience an immersive experience the moment they walk in the door, Audience members are HIGHLY encouraged to come in Ren Faire costumes. You might even end up on stage! Filled with fabulous musical numbers and hilarious plot line, this irresistible ode to musicals is a dose of pure Broadway fun!

Written by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell
Music and Lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick
Conceived by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick

Directed by Peter Sampieri
Musical Direction by Elias Condakes
Choreography by Melissa Poirier

PERFORMANCES
April 19, 20, 26 and 27 at 7:30 pm
April 21 and 28 at 2 pm
Friday, April 19, is SALEM NIGHT. Free admission for all Salem residents.

TICKETS
$15 general/$10 seniors/free for all students with student ID and under 18.
Admission is free for Salem State students, faculty and staff with university ID.

For access and accommodation information, visit <a href="https://www.salemstate.edu/access" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.salemstate.edu/acc...</a> or email <a href="mailto:access@salemstate.edu">access@salemstate.edu</a>.

Something Rotten! is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com

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Something Rotten!

Friday April 19, 2024: Welcome to the "90’s" – the 1590’s – when a leather-clad wordsmith with swiveling hips is rocking London:...

Enterprise Center at Salem State University, 121 Loring Ave, Salem, MA 01970

Art Department Annual Awards Exhibition 2024 Apr 15 - May 10 April 24, 5:00 PM-6:00 PM, Reception April 24, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM, Award Ceremony
Each year Art + Design recognizes the achievements of its most outstanding majors and minors. The 2024 Art + Design Student Awards exhibition features the work of 24 students artists.
This year’s award recipients are:
WINFISKY ART AWARD
An award given to the student who has most energetically served the Art + Design Department by promoting the visual arts within the university community.
Noelani Manso 
VITO SAMMARTANO AWARD
Art department selectee who has exemplified creative achievement in the studio disciplines and maintains at least a 3.0 GPA in studio disciplines. This award is limited to one individual.
Emily Grace 
PRESIDENTIAL CREATIVITY AWARD
To recognize the artistic endeavors of outstanding students in art, creative writing, dance, music and theatre. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in the Art Major.
Caroline Canty Marisa Orlando 
CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE
Graphic Design: Patrick Broschk Caroline Canty Patrick Sabourin
Photography: Cat Flanders Zoe Jansen Anna Kamens
Painting: Austin Guin Tina Huynh Noelani Manso Kaylee Rota Kallyn Lavallee Megan Lynch Annalise Catalini Emma Crosby
Art History: Mary Romano Grace Larrabee
Printmaking: Miles Smith Lucien Mahoney G Daigle Kat Nemera Foss Tassey
3-D: Marisa Orlando

Local Event: 2024 Student Art Awards Exhibition

2024 Student Art Awards Exhibition

Wednesday April 24, 2024: Art Department Annual Awards Exhibition 2024Apr 15 - May 10April 24, 5:00 PM-6:00 PM, ReceptionApril 24, 6:00 PM–7:00...

 Classroom Building, Central Campus 71 Loring Avenue, Salem, MA 01970 Recital Hall

This concert has something for everyone! Join us for this free event which will include performances by the Percussion Ensemble under the direction of Abe Finch; the Guitar Ensemble under the direction of Raymond Gonzalez and the Improv Ensemble under the direction of Steve Lacey.
And a special addition to this program, the Electronic Music Ensemble will perform a warm-up set outside the Recital Hall before the start of the 7:30 pm concert. They are led by Samuel Beebe.

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Small Music Ensembles

Thursday April 25, 2024: This concert has something for everyone! Join us for this free event which will include performances by the...

Harrington Building, South Campus 11 Harrison Road, Salem, MA 01970 South Campus Gym

This free concert of dance works in progress includes student and faculty work. This concert will also feature a performance by the Hip Hop ensemble and a sneak peek at work being created by spring guest choreographer Mathew Cumbie.
This event is also an opportunity for high school students who may be considering dance in college or current Salem State students to learn about Salem State dance.
Admission is free.
Salem State's South Campus is located at 99 Harrison Road and can be accessed from Loring Avenue.

Local Event: Dance in the Raw

Dance in the Raw

Sunday April 28, 2024: This free concert of dance works in progress includes student and faculty work. This concert will also feature a...

The Winfisky Gallery

An exhibition created by Salem State Honors Student, Marisa Orlando.
"When the nationwide lockdown happened in 2020 I found myself struggling to find a space of my own. With five adult family members forced to stay in the house 24/7 I was starting to feel suffocated. This was the first time I felt the inspiration to take an otherwise unused space and turn it into an oasis of sorts, a place where I could go and feel like it was my own. So, I took string lights, posters, blankets, anything I could find and converted my basement into what I called The Kelp Shack. I would attend zoom classes down there, I would do art down there, I would relax down there, it became my own private cave cut off from the chaos of the pandemic that was happening outside. This is where I attended my form and design class with my mentor Professor Ken Reker who saw my ability to control the environment around me to create immersive art pieces that envelope the viewer in new and exciting ways. With his help, this current project is one that Salem State University has never seen done before. My creative process has included found object assemblage, collage, experimenting with lights and mirrors, and taking small scale camp crafts and blowing them up to giant scales to immerse the viewer in an oddly familiar yet new and exciting environment that's ambiguity allows for multiple interpretations." - Marisa Orlando
Additional Events May 1, 12:30, Artist Talk May 1, 1:30-3:00 PM, Reception May 8, 12:00-1:00 PM, Gallery Discussion
About the Artist: "Growing up in Gloucester, Massachusetts I always found myself surrounded by a deep cultural connection to the arts. I had a passion for theater at a young age and up until my freshman year of college I was determined that was what I was going to do with my life. I loved the idea of being able to transport an audience into a different world and it only took a global pandemic and multiple mental health struggles to finally understand that the best way for me to accomplish this goal was through my love for 3D art and mixed media. I decided to change my major after freshman year to Art with a concentration in 3D Art and Sculpture and have been so thrilled to continue my craft here at Salem State. By exploring multiple mediums including ceramics, printmaking, and painting, I have been able to combine all of these art making processes to really discover my creative passions and I eventually hope to become an elementary school art teacher to share these passions with a younger generation. The freedom within the Salem State Art Department has been wonderful in allowing me to explore my inner creativity and has really led me on a great path going forward."

Local Event: Honors In Art/ Marisa Orlando/ Fluorescence of Adolescence 

Honors In Art/ Marisa Orlando/ Fluorescence of...

Monday April 29, 2024: An exhibition created by Salem State Honors Student, Marisa Orlando.
"When the nationwide lockdown happened in 2020 I...

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