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Visual and Performing Arts Events for the 2009-2010 Academic Season
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May 2009
May 10, 2009
Planetarium Show - "Stars of Spring and Summer"
3:00 pm, Dooley Planetarium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.

May 12 - July 30, 2009
"Imagine That" - Swamp Fox Quilters Guild
.
Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Thu; 8:30 am - 11:30 am Fri, Smith University Center Gallery.

May 12 - August 13, 2009
Feather Pottery: new ceramics by Tari and Sasha Federer
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Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Thu; 8:30 am - 11:30 am Fri, Hyman Fine Arts Center Gallery.

May 12, 2009
Hewn Timber Cabins open for public viewing.
10:30 am - 2:30 pm (weather permitting)
Call 843-661-1311 to experience windows of the past.

May 24, 2009
Planetarium Show - "Comets, Meteors and Asteroids"
3:00 pm, Dooley Planetarium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.
June 2009
June 9, 2009
Hewn Timber Cabins open for public viewing.
10:30 am - 2:30 pm (weather permitting)
Call 843-661-1311 to experience windows of the past.

June 14, 2009
Planetarium Show - "The Evening Sky"
3:00 pm, Dooley Planetarium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.

June 28, 2009
Planetarium Show - "Search for Life"
3:00 pm, Dooley Planetarium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.
July 2009

July 7 - August 13, 2009
Paintings by Matt Cook
.
Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Thu; 8:30 am - 11:30 am Fri, Hyman Fine Arts Center Gallery.

July 12, 2009
Planetarium Show - "Voyage to the Planets"
3:00 pm, Dooley Planetarium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.

July 14, 2009
Hewn Timber Cabins open for public viewing.
10:30 am - 2:30 pm (weather permitting)
Call 843-661-1311 to experience windows of the past.

July 26, 2009
Planetarium Show - "Sky Watchers of Ancient Mexico"
3:00 pm, Dooley Planetarium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.
August 2009
August 9, 2009
Planetarium Show - "Eyes on the Sky"
3:00 pm, Dooley Planetarium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.

August 11, 2009
Hewn Timber Cabins open for public viewing.
10:30 am - 2:30 pm (weather permitting)
Call 843-661-1311 to experience windows of the past.

August 18 - September 24, 2009
"Translated Landscapes" -- Contemporary Acrylic Paintings by Brian Taylor
.
3D Exhibition TBA
Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri, Hyman Fine Arts Center Gallery.

August 18 - September 24, 2009
Ceramics - Recent Works by Doug Gray
.
3D Exhibition TBA
Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri, Hyman Fine Arts Center Gallery.

August 23, 2009
Planetarium Show - "Celestial Navigation"
3:00 pm, Dooley Planetarium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.
September 2009
September 8, 2009
Hewn Timber Cabins open for public viewing.
10:30 am - 2:30 pm (weather permitting)
Call 843-661-1311 to experience windows of the past.

September 10, 2009
Recital TBA.
Fine Arts Chamber Recital Series.
7:30 pm, Adele Kassab Recital Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center.

September 13, 2009
Planetarium Show - "A Celestial Alphabet"
3:00 pm, Dooley Planetarium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.

September 15, 2009
Film TBA
.
Cinema ‘09-‘10 Film Series.
3:30 & 7:30 pm, Lowrimore Auditorium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.

September 24, 2009
Chenoweth Duo - French Horn & Soprano.
Francis Marion University Artist Series.
7:30 pm, Adele Kassab Recital Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center.

September 27, 2009
Planetarium Show - "The Constellations"
3:00 pm, Dooley Planetarium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.

September 29, 2009
Danny Boyle, Slumdog Millionaire. UK, 2008: 120 min. 
Winner of 8 Academy Awards, including Best Director and Best Picture. Poverty in Mumbai, India, from child exploitation to class warfare.

English Department Film Series and FMU Gender Studies Program.
3:30 & 7:30 pm, Lowrimore Auditorium, Cauthen Educational Media Center. Reception and discussion following the 3:30 pm screening.

September 29 - November 12, 2009
Southwest Pottery from the Permanent Collection of the Florence Museum
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Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri, Hyman Fine Arts Center Gallery.

September 29 - November 12, 2009
South Carolina Watermedia Society -- a special exhibition of works selected from the SCWS annual juried show
.
Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri, Hyman Fine Arts Center Gallery.
October 2009
October 8, 2009
Recital TBA.
Fine Arts Chamber Recital Series.
7:30 pm, Adele Kassab Recital Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center.

October 11, 2009
Planetarium Show - "Saturn - Lord of the Rings"
3:00 pm, Dooley Planetarium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.

October 13, 2009
Hewn Timber Cabins open for public viewing.
10:30 am - 2:30 pm (weather permitting)
Call 843-661-1311 to experience windows of the past.

October 20, 2009
Film TBA
.
Cinema ‘09-‘10 Film Series.
3:30 & 7:30 pm, Lowrimore Auditorium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.

October 25, 2009
Planetarium Show - "Loneliness Factor"
3:00 pm, Dooley Planetarium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.

October 27, 2009
Concert: University Wind Symphony. Dr. Terry Roberts, director.
Department of Fine Arts.
7:30 pm, Chapman Auditorium, McNair Science Building.

October 29-31, 2009
Buried Child
by Sam Shepard.
The University Theatre.
7:30 pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Fine Arts Theatre, Hyman Fine Arts Center.
(Call Box Office 843-661-1365 between 1pm and 5pm Mon-Fri for Theatre seating availability.)
November 2009
November 3, 2009
Frank Schaffner, Planet of the Apes. USA, 1968: 112 min.
This Sci-Fi classic connects nuclear holocaust and American racism. Evolution and a few apes teach Charlton Heston the meaning of humanity.

English Department Film Series.
3:30 & 7:30 pm, Lowrimore Auditorium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.

November 8, 2009
Planetarium Show - "The Evening Sky"
3:00 pm, Dooley Planetarium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.

November 10, 2009
Hewn Timber Cabins open for public viewing.
10:30 am - 2:30 pm (weather permitting)
Call 843-661-1311 to experience windows of the past.

November 12, 2009
Recital TBA.
Fine Arts Chamber Recital Series.
7:30 pm, Adele Kassab Recital Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center.

November 17, 2009
J.J. Abrams, Star Trek.  USA, 2009: 127 min.
The latest installment of this franchise continues to explore the rewards and pitfalls of American Imperialism: “The hate of those ye guard --”.

English Department Film Series.
3:30 & 7:30 pm, Lowrimore Auditorium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.

November 17 - December 19, 2009
Senior Shows by Graduating FMU Visual Arts Majors
.
Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri, Hyman Fine Arts Center Gallery.

November 18, 2009
Night Before Christmas Carol by Dr. Elliot Engel.
Francis Marion University Artist Series.
7:30 pm, Chapman Auditorium, McNair Science Building.

November 19, 2009
Concert: FMU Jazz Express. Craig Alberty, director.
Department of Fine Arts.
7:30 pm, Chapman Auditorium, McNair Science Building.

November 22, 2009
Planetarium Show - "The Christmas Star"
3:00 pm, Dooley Planetarium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.
December 2009
December 3, 2009
Concert: University String Ensemble. Dr. Terry Roberts, director.
Department of Fine Arts.
7:30 pm, Adele Kassab Recital Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center.

December 6, 2009
Concert: University Concert Choir and
Cut Time Show Choir. Sue Orr, director.
Department of Fine Arts.
3:00 pm, Adele Kassab Recital Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center.

December 7-19, 2009
Student Works by FMU Ceramics Classes
.
Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri, Hyman Fine Arts Center Gallery.

December 13, 2009
Planetarium Show - "The Christmas Star"
3:00 pm, Dooley Planetarium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.

December 20, 2009
Planetarium Show - "The Christmas Star"
3:00 pm, Dooley Planetarium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.
January 2010
January 5 - February 11, 2010
Scotty Peek, Drawings
.
Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri, Hyman Fine Arts Center Gallery.

January 5 - February 11, 2010
Alice R. Ballard, Ceramics
.
Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri, Hyman Fine Arts Center Gallery.

January 19, 2010
Film TBA
.
Cinema ‘09-‘10 Film Series.
3:30 & 7:30 pm, Lowrimore Auditorium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.

January 28, 2010
Recital TBA.
Fine Arts Chamber Recital Series.
7:30 pm, Adele Kassab Recital Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center.

February 2010
February 11, 2010
Recital TBA.
Fine Arts Chamber Recital Series.
7:30 pm, Adele Kassab Recital Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center.

February 16, 2010
Film TBA
.
Cinema ‘09-‘10 Film Series.
3:30 & 7:30 pm, Lowrimore Auditorium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.

February 16 - April 1, 2010
Sidney Glass, Panoramic Photography
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Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri, Hyman Fine Arts Center Gallery.

February 16 - April 1, 2010
"Interlacements" by Kim Keats
.
Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri, Hyman Fine Arts Center Gallery.

February 18-20, 2010
Eleemosynary
by Lee Blessing.
The University Theatre.
7:30 pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Fine Arts Theatre, Hyman Fine Arts Center.
(Call Box Office 843-661-1365 between 1pm and 5pm Mon-Fri for Theatre seating availability.)

February 23, 2010
Concert: University Wind Symphony. Dr. Terry Roberts, director.
Department of Fine Arts.
7:30 pm, Chapman Auditorium, McNair Science Building.

February 25, 2010
Joel Fan, piano.
Francis Marion University Artist Series.
7:30 pm, Adele Kassab Recital Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center.
March 2010
March 9, 2010
Hewn Timber Cabins open for public viewing.
10:30 am - 2:30 pm (weather permitting)
Call 843-661-1311 to experience windows of the past.

March 11, 2010
Grande Romanza - Operatic Tenor & Soprano Duo.
Burns Memorial Recital Series and Francis Marion University Artist Series.
7:30 pm, Adele Kassab Recital Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center.

March 23, 2010
Film TBA
.
Cinema ‘09-‘10 Film Series.
3:30 & 7:30 pm, Lowrimore Auditorium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.

March 25 & 26, 2010
The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler.
FMU Gender Studies Program and Department of Fine Arts.
7:30 pm Thursday & Friday, Chapman Auditorium, McNair Science Building.
Minimum donation $12, $7 for students with valid ID at the door. Proceeds will benefit the Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Assault. Call 843-661-1502 for tickets and additional information.
April 2010
April 1, 2010
Recital TBA.
Fine Arts Chamber Recital Series.
7:30 pm, Adele Kassab Recital Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center.

April 6 - May 8, 2010
Senior Shows by Graduating FMU Visual Arts Majors
.
Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri, Hyman Fine Arts Center Gallery.

April 13, 2010
Hewn Timber Cabins open for public viewing.
10:30 am - 2:30 pm (weather permitting)
Call 843-661-1311 to experience windows of the past.

April 13, 2010
Film TBA
.
Cinema ‘09-‘10 Film Series.
3:30 & 7:30 pm, Lowrimore Auditorium, Cauthen Educational Media Center.

April 15, 2010
Concert: FMU Jazz Express. Craig Alberty, director.
Department of Fine Arts.
7:30 pm, Chapman Auditorium, McNair Science Building.

April 15-17, 2010
Greater Tuna by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears, and Ed Howard.
The University Theatre.
7:30 pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Fine Arts Theatre, Hyman Fine Arts Center.
(Call Box Office 843-661-1365 between 1pm and 5pm Mon-Fri for Theatre seating availability.)

April 20, 2010
Concert: University Wind Symphony. Dr. Terry Roberts, director.
Department of Fine Arts.
7:30 pm, Chapman Auditorium, McNair Science Building.

April 22, 2010
Concert: University String Ensemble. Dr. Terry Roberts, director.
Department of Fine Arts.
7:30 pm, Adele Kassab Recital Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center.

April 24, 2010
Art's Alive! / International Festival -  A festival of visual and performing arts for the entire family featuring
activities, cultural displays, and foods from around the world!
Sponsored by FMU in conjunction with community businesses and civic organizations.
10:00 am - 5:00 pm, FMU Campus, call 843-661-1225 for information.

April 25, 2010
Concert: University Concert Choir and
Cut Time Show Choir. Sue Orr, director.
Department of Fine Arts.
3:00 pm, Adele Kassab Recital Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center.

April 26 - May 8, 2010
Student Works by FMU Ceramics and 3D Design Classes
.
Francis Marion University Art Gallery Series.
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri, Hyman Fine Arts Center Gallery.
May 2010
May 11, 2010
Hewn Timber Cabins open for public viewing.
10:30 am - 2:30 pm (weather permitting)
Call 843-661-1311 to experience windows of the past.

June 8, 2010
Hewn Timber Cabins open for public viewing.
10:30 am - 2:30 pm (weather permitting)
Call 843-661-1311 to experience windows of the past.




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OTHER PRESENTING ORGANIZATIONS:

~Columbia Museum of Art

~Dooley Planetarium:  two public shows every month, located in the Cauthen Educational Media Center at Francis Marion University.

~Florence Chamber of Commerce Community Calendar

~Florence County Library: Film festival, etc.

~Florence Museum of Art, Science and History

~Florence Little Theatre: 417 S. Dargan Street. 7:30 pm curtain for evening shows; 3 pm for matinées. Dark Mondays. For seating availability and reservation information call 843.662.3731.
    2009-2010 Season
        September 11-19, 2009 – The Producers
        October 30 – November 7, 2009 – The Glass Menagerie
        January 15-23, 2010 – The Fantastics
        February 26 – March 6, 2010 – Don’t Cry for Me Margaret Mitchell
        April 23 – May 1, 2010 – Guys and Dolls

~Florence Regional Arts Alliance: for additional information please call 843.665.2787.

~Florence Symphony Orchestra:  for additional info and tickets call (843) 661-2541. During the 2003-2004 season the Florence Symphony Orchestra "broke in" their new musical director Dr. Terry Roberts (who also teaches music at Francis Marion University and directs the University Wind Symphony and String Ensemble).
    2009-2010 Season:
      October 12, 2009 - "Light"

      December 7, 2009 - "Messiah"
      February 22, 2010 - "Side by Side Concert"
      April 26, 2010 - "Dreams"

~Lake City Concert Series: for info and tickets call Betty Frances Stone (843) 374-2482 or Betty Carter (843) 235-2908.

~South Carolina Dance Theatre: 33rd season, for info and tickets call (843) 669-3991.
    November 13-15, 2009 - "The Nutcracker"
    March 12-14 & 19, 2010 - "Dances, Dreams & Music with the Florence Symphony"

~Trustus Theatre: a professional theatre company in the heart of the Congaree Vista district in Columbia, SC.
For additional info and tickets call (803) 254-9732.


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