Peach State Opera – Amazing Opportunity – Feb 26

Posted on February 20, 2017February 20, 2017 by L. O'Connor

Giacomo Puccini’s “Tosca” is a masterpiece of Italian melodrama and one of the most famous operas in all of Western history. A condensed, family-friendly version in English is being brought to the Clarkston campus! This particular performance features student of the DeKalb School of the Arts choral program.

The Peach State Opera serves small communities in Georgia and surrounding states with productions that are thrilling entertainment, whether you are new to opera or a seasoned pro.

This is a ticketed event, but only $5 with a Panther Card!

Sunday, February 26, 2017

3:00 p.m.

Cole Auditorium (Fine Arts Building)

Georgia State University’s Perimeter College

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Clarkston Campus

3735 Memorial College Avenue

Clarkston, GA 30021

For questions about this performance, call Peach State Opera at 678-775-8445.

For tickets visit http://peachstateopera.org/

Aspects of this touring production are made possible by support from the Atlanta Opera Guild.

Closing reception for “Magical Narratives” on Feb. 22

Posted on February 17, 2017February 16, 2017 by M. Levacy

A closing reception for “Magical Narratives: A Retrospective” an exhibition of artwork by Margee Bright-Ragland, Professor of Art at Georgia State University, Perimeter College, will be held on Thursday, February 22nd, from 6 – 8 p.m. in the Perimeter Main Fine Arts Gallery located at the South entrance to the Fine Arts Building (Building F) on the Clarkston campus.

The exhibition’s last day for viewing is Friday, the 23rd. If you haven’t had the chance to swing by the newly renovated Marvin Cole Auditorium on the Clarkston campus to see the show, it is very recommended.

The exhibition demonstrates Bright-Ragland’s range as an artist throughout her career. Viewers will be enchanted by her fantastical collage, watercolor, and mixed media works which frequently juxtapose realistic and fantastical narratives or imagery.

The exhibition is free and open to the public Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. and also on Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information, please call 678-891-3572.

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Master Class: Earl Coleman, baritone

Posted on January 26, 2017January 25, 2017 by L. O'Connor

Professor EARL COLEMAN

will coach select Perimeter College vocal music students in a masterclass on

Monday, January 30th

12:00-2:00PM

This event is free and open to the public.

*This event also counts for concert attendance for music students.

Professor Coleman is the William and Isabelle Curry Eminent Faculty Scholar Chair in Voice at Columbus State University. He is designated as a Master Teacher by the National Association of Teachers of Singing. His former students may be heard at the Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, San Francisco Opera, Houston Grand Opera, Covent Garden, La Scala, and in several Broadway musicals. His students have been nominated for the Oscar, Emmy, and Tony Awards. Kelly Cash, Miss America 1987, studied voice with Professor Coleman. He is in demand nationally and internationally for master classes and workshops. Professor Coleman also has served as a judge for the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, The Singer of the Year Competition, the National Finals of the MTNA Young Artist Voice and Senior Voice Competitions and the NATS Artist Award Competition.

For more information, please call Fine Arts Information, 678-891-3571.

Georgia State University’s Perimeter College

Performance Studio, Clarkston Campus

555 North Indian Creek Drive
Georgia Perimeter College Clarkston Campus
Clarkston, GA 30021

“Magical Narratives” exhibition features works by PC faculty.

Posted on January 12, 2017January 12, 2017 by M. Levacy

Artwork by Margee Bright-Ragland, Professor of Art at Georgia State University, Perimeter College, will be on display at the Clarkston campus through February 23, 2017. A closing reception will be held on Thursday, February 22nd, from 6 – 8 p.m. in the gallery.

The exhibition “Magical Narratives: A Retrospective” demonstrates Bright-Ragland’s range as an artist throughout her career. Viewers will be enchanted by her fantastical collage, watercolor, and mixed media works which frequently juxtapose realistic and fantastical narratives or imagery.

The works will be displayed in the Perimeter Main Fine Arts Gallery located at the South entrance to the Fine Arts Building (Building F) on the Clarkston campus. The exhibition is free and open to the public Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. and also on Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

For more information, please call 678-891-3572.

Dunwoody Student Art Show Invites Student Submissions

Posted on October 17, 2016October 17, 2016 by M. Levacy

The Dunwoody Art Club is hosting the 2nd annual Student Art Show at Dunwoody campus from October 24 – November 17, 2016 and is now accepting submissions of student work (through October 21^st). This show is open to all current students enrolled in at least one class on the Dunwoody campus, regardless of major or experience.

Faculty, please share and encourage this opportunity in your classes, regardless of your discipline – we have SO many creative students on our campus and this is their time to get acknowledged and share their work with the campus.

All media are welcome, however, works must be “ready to hang” or present as outlined in the submission form. For assistance preparing works for submissions, students are welcome to come to the Dunwoody studio classroom, NA 1150, on Wednesday, October 19, between 3:45 and 5:45 p.m. – emailing the advisor to determine what might be required (as hanging supplies are not provided on Oct. 19) is advised.

OFFICIAL DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: 10 a.m., Friday, Oct 21

Students submissions will be accepted through the Dunwoody Student Life office on Wednesday, October 19 and Thursday, October 20th from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and also from 8 – 10 am on Friday, October 21st. Any works received after 10 a.m. on Friday may not be eligible for inclusion in the exhibition.

For more information, please send students to the Dunwoody Student Life office or direct them to the documents and information listed on the Dunwoody Art Club webpage – or have them contact club advisor, Ms. Levacy –> mlevacy@gsu.edu.

Faculty Concert 10/9: Jason Passmore Jazz Combo!

Posted on October 4, 2016October 4, 2016 by L. O'Connor

Sunday, October 9, 2016

3:00 p.m.

Clarkston Campus Performance Studio

Program to be selected from original compositions of Jason Passmore

Jason Passmore, woodwinds

Mark Tucker, piano

Steve Blair, bass

Terry Vineyard, drums

This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, please call Fine Arts Information, 678-891-3571.

Art exhibition on view in Clarkston library through Oct 14

Posted on September 19, 2016 by M. Levacy

An exhibition of works by artists Vickie Bethel, Lucy Hale, and Loretta Paraguassu will be on view in the “What is Seen” exhibition in the 4th floor, LRC Art Gallery, on the Clarkston campus of Georgia State University, Perimeter College.

The show will run from August 22 through October 14th. A reception will be held on September 22, in the gallery from 6 – 8 p.m. The exhibition is part of the Atlanta Celebrates Photography Festival.

The LRC Art Gallery gallery is located on the 4th floor of the library building (Building L) on the Clarkston campus (555 North Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston, GA 30021). Visitors may park in Lots 3, 4, or 5. The exhibition is free and open to the public. For more information about this event, please call 678-891-3572.

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