Whether in the visual art
gallery, the dance theatre, the concert hall, the recital hall, or the flexible
theatre, a rich and diverse arts season awaits you.
The Arts Ablaze, available to view
in PDF format, contains the schedule for the year and comments from each of the
arts department chairs. Click on the link below to download, view and print the Arts Ablaze or view the always up-to-date schedule below.
Download the 2007-2008 Arts Ablaze in PDF format.
Any changes made from the original printing of the Arts Ablaze will be highlighted in red font.
2007-2008 Arts Series
For further details or reservations call the box office at 601-965-7026
Or e-mail boxoffice@Belhaven.edu
September 8, 2007
An Evening of Integrated Arts – Tunes, Tutus, and Turning Wheels
Saturday, 7:30 pm, Concert Hall
Belhaven College, USA International Ballet Competition, VSA Arts of Mississippi, Mississippi Methodist Rehabilitation Center and College join together in presenting an exciting concert highlighting artistic expressions of those with and without disabilities. This unique collaborative celebration involves music, dance, and visual arts from local and national artists. The performance is open to the public. Admission is free; donations will be accepted at the door.
September 27- November 30, 2007
Sculpture/Photography Exhibition
Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center, Gallery
This exhibition of sculpture and photography by Belhaven College students explores a wide range of creative and expressive approaches. Traditional and contemporary uses of materials and techniques are explored. Complimentary admission. Opening reception, Thursday, September 27, 5:30-8:00 pm.
September 29, 2007
An Evening of Dance – featuring Belhaven College Dance Faculty Alumni, and Local Dance Artists
Saturday, 7:30 pm, Concert Hall
Belhaven College dance faculty joins together with Belhaven alumni and other local dance artists to offer an inspiring and stimulating evening of dance. Admission is $10 adults, $5 students, seniors and children, $2 Belhaven College faculty and staff.
October 2, 2007
Preston Chamber Music Series
Evening of Diamonds I – Faculty Showcase
Tuesday, 7:30 pm, Concert Hall
Belhaven College’s professional music faculty display mastery of their craft in this varied recital which will be a delight to the ear and food for the soul. Complimentary Admission.
October 8, 2007
United States Air Force Band of Mid-America
Monday, 7:00 pm, Concert Hall
Tickets are complimentary for this touring professional wind ensemble. Watch media outlets for the ticket request form, and get yours early. They won’t last long!
October 11-13, 17-20, 2007
Kurt Gerstein by Paul D. Patton
7:30 pm, Flexible Theatre
Winner of the 2007 Christians in Theatre Arts New Play Contest
**World Premiere Production**dramatically presented utilizing Brechtian storytelling devices. Kurt Gerstein tells the true yet controversial story of a passionate Christian youth worker “called” to join the elite German SS corps in order to perform sabotage against the Nazis during World War II. Directed by theatre faculty chair Joseph Frost. Admission is $10 adults, $5 seniors and children.
October 31-November 3, 2007
The Gondoliers by Gilbert and Sullivan
Wednesday – Saturday, 7:30 pm, Concert Hall
Liked the Pirates of Penzance? You’ll love The Gondoliers! This hilarious operetta was Gilbert and Sullivan’s last smash hit in London. Enjoy Belhaven’s finest solo voices and choral forces performing an uproarious tale about two of Venice’s most handsome Gondoliers (women falling at their feet), blindfolded courtship, unaware royalty, a secretly arranged childhood marriage, and mixed-up identities. Operatic splendor with a sense of humor! Music faculty member Dr. Christopher Shelt is the artistic director. Reserved and General admission is $10, $8, and $5. Call our Music Box Office at 601-974-6494 to reserve your tickets today.
November 2, 2007
The Joshua Squad Reunion Performance
Friday, 7:30 pm, Flexible Theatre
An evening of mime, dance and physical theatre presented by present and former members of the Joshua Squad who have served on eight international mission trips in the last eight years. Belhaven alumni will be recognized and presented at this year’s performance. Belhaven College is the international headquarters of the Joshua Squad. Admission by donation to the Belhaven College Joshua Squad mission fund. Doors open at 7:00 pm. To book the Joshua Squad for your upcoming event, call the theatre office at 601-974-6479.
November 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 2007
Belhaven College Fall Dance Concert
7:30 pm, Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center, 11:00 am on Thursday, November 8th
Don’t miss this showcase of choreography by dance faculty and guest artists, presented by the Belhaven College Dance Ensemble. Styles for the evening include classical and contemporary ballet, modern, and cultural dance. Admission $10 adults, $5 students, seniors and children, $2 Belhaven College faculty and staff.
November 13, 2007
Student Composers Concert IV
Tuesday, 7:30 pm, Recital Room
The Belhaven Composers Forum invites you to an interactive showcase of engaging new works by Belhaven student composers. The program will explore new ways to experience the adventure of music-making as the composers and performers open windows into their creative worlds. Complimentary admission.
November 17, 2007
Belhaven Strings and Chamber Concert Orchestra
Saturday, 7:30 pm, Concert Hall
Don’t miss this evening of string solo, chamber, and orchestral music featuring our talented students, including some competition prize winners. Hear great violin concertos by Dvorak, Beethoven, and Lalo and some wonderful viola and cello works. The Belhaven String Chamber Orchestra under the great direction of Mr. Song Xie will present the beautiful String Serenade, Op. 22 by Antonin Dvorak. Complimentary admission.
November 18, 2007
Belhaven College Vocal Arts Concert- A Service of Musical Worship
Sunday, 6:00 pm, Pear Orchard Presbyterian Church, 750 Pear Orchard Rd. in Ridgeland, MS
Belhaven Chorale, Concert Choir and soloists are featured in worship at Pear Orchard Presbyterian Church.
November 20, 2007
Best of Belhaven I
Tuesday, 7:30 pm, Concert Hall
The most outstanding musical performances of the semester are reprised in concert. Come hear students communicate through highly polished repertoire. Complimentary admission.
November 27
A Musical Evening at the Movies
Tuesday, 7:30 pm, Concert Hall
Be surrounded by sound from 5 highly successful movies as the Belhaven College and Jackson Community Symphony Orchestra performs under the direction of Dr. Stephen Sachs. Experience the excitement of live music that transcends any recording. Complimentary admission.
November 28 & 29, 2007
DOXA Fall Concert
Wednesday & Thursday, 7:30 pm, Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center
An Evening of Dance choreographed and presented by Belhaven College students. Admission $5 adults and $2 students, seniors and children.
November 28 & 29, 2007
One Acts
Wednesday & Thursday, 7:30 pm, Flexible Theatre
This project is presented by the Directing and Production Supervision classes from the theatre department. Come and enjoy works prepared by Belhaven College theatre students. Complimentary admission.
November 30-December 1, 2007
The 75th Annual Singing Christmas Tree: Diamond Anniversary
Friday and Saturday, 7:30 pm, Soccer Bowl
A Belhaven tradition since 1933, the Singing Christmas Tree is an outdoor choral performance of Christmas music favorites. Bring blankets and chairs and enjoy this special celebration of the diamond anniversary season. Adjunct music faculty member, Mrs. Carolyn Sachs, is the musical director. Complimentary admission.
January 15, 2008
Preston Chamber Music Series
An Evening of Diamonds II – Guest Artist Susan Lane Stokes, Soprano
Tuesday, 7:30 pm, Concert Hall
Soprano, Susan Lane Stokes, has received critical and popular acclaim not only for the beauty of her singing but also the depth and veracity of her performances. She has enjoyed a career appearing with regional opera companies and orchestras nationally. Ms. Stokes will be joined on stage by selected Belhaven music faculty.
Admission $10. Doors open at 7:00 pm.
February 2- 29, 2008
Student Invitational Exhibition
Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center, Gallery
This annual exhibition of student works highlights a wide range of styles and media including drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, and mixed media. The opening reception will also feature live music by Belhaven’s own jug band - Uncle Mac and the Jackson Jug Revival. This is always one of our most festive and popular openings. Complimentary admission. Opening reception is Saturday, February 2, 2:00-4:00 pm.
February 12, 2008
Preston Chamber Music Series
Evening of Diamonds III – Belhaven Piano Trio: Beethoven
Tuesday, 7:30 pm, Concert Hall
Experience the emotional power of Beethoven’s music live as the trio performs together and in solo performances. The composer speaks passionately through the virtuoso talents of violinist, Mr. Song Xie, cellist, Mr. Bennett Randman, and pianist, Dr. Stephen Sachs. Admission $10. Doors open at 7:00 pm.
February 20-23, 27-March 1, 2008
Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni, adapted by Dr. Louis Campbell
7:30 pm, Flexible Theatre
This classic tale, derived from the Italian Renaissance Commedia Dell’ Arte, explores the antics and wit of the classical stock characters. Our version attempts to reproduce a typical commedia performance as it may have taken place in a Venetian public square during Carnivale in the middle of the 18th century. Arleechino strives to overcome the limits of serving two masters with a well-crafted plot of mistaken identities, disguises, and coincidental confusions, making for a light evening of entertainment for the whole family. Directed by theatre faculty member Dr. Louis Campbell. Admission is $10 adults, $5 seniors and children.
March 6 – 7, 2008
Senior Dance Concert
Thursday and Friday, 7:30 pm, Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center Studio Theatre
Graduating BFA students proudly present their senior projects exhibiting the culmination of their dance studies. Come experience the passion and maturity evident in these inspiring young performers and choreographers. Admission is $5 adults, $3 students, children and seniors. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Reception following.
March 7 - 8, 2008
Belhaven Vocal Arts Concerts- American Guild of Organists (AGO)
Friday, 7:30 pm, 3955 Ridgewood Rd., Northminster Baptist Church in Jakson
Saturday, 7:30 pm, Concert Hall
Belhaven Choirs, conducted by Dr. Christopher Shelt along with student and faculty soloists, have been invited to present Haydn’s famous wartime choral work Missa in Angustiis (The Lord Nelson Mass) with Jeff McLelland, featured organist in this AGO event. Complimentary admission.
March 13, 2008
Preston Chamber Music Series
Evening of Diamonds IV – Dr. Andrew Mark Sauerwein, Composer
Thursday, 7:30 pm, Concert Hall
Join Dr. Andrew Mark Sauerwein for an evening of evocative sacred works, featuring his musical-visual collaboration entitled A Resurrection Series: Nine Movements after Drawings by Randall Speck.
Admission $10. Doors open at 7:00 pm.
March 29, 2008
All State Strings Concert
Saturday, 7:30 pm, Concert Hall
Please come and enjoy the second Belhaven College and Mississippi All State Invitational orchestra performance. The orchestra draws top string students from all over the state of Mississippi. We guarantee an evening of excellence. Complimentary admission.
April 1, 2008 (No Kidding!)
Student Composers Concert V
Tuesday, 7:30 pm, Recital Room
Add your voice to the intriguing, unpredictable creations by members of the Belhaven Composers Forum as they collaboratively bring new ideas to life and carry on further conversations during the post-concert reception. Complimentary admission.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Vocal Arts Concert - Two by Two
Friday, 7:30 pm, Concert Hall
Belhaven College hosts the National Association of Teachers of Singing offering an evening of beautiful duets by Belhaven students and faculty and a performance of Paisiello’s delightful chamber opera La Serva Padrona. Complimentary admission.
April 4-5, 10-12, 2008
Belhaven College Dance Ensemble Spring Concert
7:30 pm, Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Studio Theatre, 11:00 am on Thursday, April 10th.
Join us for a refreshing evening of dance that will stir and inspire the soul, heart and intellect through technical virtuosity and thought provoking choreography. Admission is $10 adults, $5 students, children, and seniors. Doors open at 7:00 pm.
April 8, 2008
Guitar Ensemble Concert
Tuesday, 7:30 pm, Concert Hall
This concert showcases the best student guitar solos and ensembles. From earliest music to the latest experimental jazz, there is something for every taste on this eclectic program. Complimentary admission.
April 10-12, 16-19, 2008
The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams
7:30 pm, Flexible Theatre
Written by Mississippi native, Tennessee Williams, The Glass Menagerie is considered a masterpiece of American theatre. It is set in depression-era St. Louis as a young man struggles to free himself from the trap of a tepid, humdrum life and the schemes of his mother, an aging Southern Belle, as she attempts to find a suitable beau for her anxious invalid daughter. This story paints a picture of hope inside three very different people. While one hopes for freedom from the material world, another clings to a crumbling tradition and the last hopes for a dream world as fragile as the glass menagerie. Directed by senior theater performance major Alex Grubbs. Admission is $10 adults, $5 seniors and children.
April 15, 2008
Belhaven College and Jackson Community Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble Concert
Tuesday, 7:30 pm, Concert Hall
Excitement through sound is in store for you as the full range of instrumental timbres, color, and energy flow under the baton of Belhaven music faculty’s newest professor Dr. Paxton Girtmon. Complimentary admission.
April 19, 2008
Belhaven College and Jackson Community Symphony Orchestra Concert
Saturday, 7:30 pm, Concert Hall
The reputation of the Belhaven’s Symphony Orchestra continues to grow through outstanding performances of major symphonic literature. Come experience the excitement of live orchestral sound at an unbeatable price! Complimentary admission.
April 22
Belhaven Strings and Chamber Orchestra Concert
Tuesday, 7:30 pm, Concert Hall
Come and enjoy intimate, colorful, expressive, and profound string music. Belhaven’s excellent string students promise an unforgettable evening for you. The dynamic Belhaven Chamber Orchestra performs three great 20th century masterworks by Bela Bartok, Samuel Barber, and Dmitri Shostakovich. Complimentary admission.
April 24-25, 2008
Doxa Spring Concert
Thursday and Friday, 7:30 pm, Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Studio Theatre
Discover an exciting evening of dance choreographed, performed, and produced by members of Doxa, the dance department’s student-led organization. This annual event highlights emerging young artists. Admission is $2. Doors open at 7:00 pm.
April 26, 2008
Best of Belhaven II
Saturday, 7:30 pm, Concert Hall
The most outstanding musical performances of the semester are reprised in concert. Come hear students communicate through highly polished repertoire. Complimentary admission.
