Pensacola State College

All events are 7:30 p.m. at the Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola campus unless listed otherwise.

		Galen, Flute Juice Jazz Trio Sept. 10 Galen Abdur-Razzaq is an extraordinary flutist who has performed domestically and internationally for over 30 years. He has performed and recorded with some of the world's greatest popular and jazz artists including Billy Taylor, Sonny Phillips, Jimmy Heath, Clifford Adams, Curtis Boyd, Melba Moore, Freda Payne, and Sun Ra. He is also a composer, arranger, educator and lecturer.

		Martha Masters, guitarist 2000 Guitar Foundation of America winner Sept. 24 Martha Masters' playing has been described as “seductive,” “intelligent and natural,” “refined and elegant.” She has received critical acclaim as a solo recitalist, a chamber musician and as a soloist with orchestras. Masters has performed worldwide. Her first CD, “Serenade”, is in its second printing, and her Naxos recital disc sold over 10,000 copies worldwide in its first year of release. www.MarthaMasters.com

		Mithril Celtic Music Sept. 30 Mithril is one of the most sought after Celtic/World music groups on the concert series scene. The band’s progressive style has roots in traditional Celtic music but moves far beyond that, weaving such diverse influences as American folk, classical and Middle Eastern melodies into their full tapestry of sound. The musicians perform with an array of traditional instruments including Irish flute, whistle, fife, Celtic harp, fiddle, bouzouki, mandolin, guitar, bodhran (Irish frame drum) and harmonium.


		ComposerFest Oct. 2, 2:30 p.m. Free, ticket not required This is the seventh contemporary music event that features a variety of original music by local and regional composers.
		Pensacola State College Wind & Jazz Ensembles Oct. 6 Free, ticket required The first ensemble concert of the year features new music composed within the last two years. The concert features classic and Big Band compositions.
		Marie Howe, poet Oct. 12 Marie Howe is the author of three volumes of poetry: “The Kingdom of Ordinary Time,” “The Good Thief” and “What the Living Do.” Stanley Kunitz selected Howe for a Lavan Younger Poets Prize from the American Academy of Poets. She has is a former fellow at the Bunting Institute at Radcliffe College and a recipient of NEA and Guggenheim fellowships. Her poems have appeared in the New Yorker, the Atlantic, Poetry, Agni, Ploughshares, Harvard Review and Partisan Review. She teaches creative writing at Sarah Lawrence College, Columbia and New York University.
		Pensacola State College Choirs Oct. 13 Free, ticket not required
		Pensacola Civic Band “Heroes of World War II Oct. 25 Tickets: $5 The Pensacola Civic Band commemorates the 70th anniversary of the start of World War II with music of the era. World War II veterans receive free admission.
		Johannes Moller, Swedish guitarist 2010 Guitar Foundation of America winner Oct. 29 Johannes Möller has captivated audiences worldwide with charismatic and soulful performances. He played his first public concerts when he was 13 years old. Since then, he has performed in more than 500 concerts in Europe, Asia, South and North America. In 2010, he was awarded first prize in the GFA Concert Artist Competition. JohannesMoller.com

		“Chicago,” musical Nov. 11-13 and 18-20 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday Tickets Adults - $16 Seniors, children, non-Pensacola State students - $9 Pensacola State College faculty & Senior Club - $7 Pensacola State College students - Free Reserved admission - $16 “Chicago” has everything that makes Broadway great: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show-stopping-song after another; and the most astonishing dancing you've ever seen. No wonder “Chicago” has been honored with six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy Award and thousands of standing ovations. It's no surprise “Chicago” has wowed audiences around the world. ChicagoTheMusical.com

		Pensacola State College Wind & Jazz Ensembles Dec. 1 (Please note this date has changed.) Free, ticket required The concert features music of band composer James Barnes.
		Pensacola State College Choirs Dec. 8 Free, ticket not required
		Pensacola Civic Band Holiday Concerts Dec. 12 and 13 Tickets: $5 The Pensacola Civic Band performs holiday favorites. The concert raises money for high school instrumentalists to attend summer music camps.

		SWERVE/dance Company Jan. 14 SWERVE/dance is a Northwest Florida-based modern dance company that creates and performs contemporary dance. Under the artistic direction of Elizabeth Bradford and LaVonne French, SWERVE brings dance to a broad, diverse community audience by producing new and experimental modern works.
		Rolfs Piano Series Kadisha Onalbayeva Jan. 21, 2:30 p.m. Kadisha Onalbayeva was born in Kazakhstan and began her musical training as a child. She is a strong supporter of new music and has been particularly interested in introducing the music of Kazakhstan to the United States. She has continued performing her music and has participated in international new music festivals as composer, performer and organizer throughout Central Asia, Austria, England, Kazakhstan, Russia, Uzbekistan and Tatarstan. Onalbayeva is a faculty member at Pensacola State College and the University of Mobile where she teaches piano and composition.
		Sarah Geller, violinist Jan. 27 Described as “a consummate artist performing with convincing vigor and passion,” violinist Sarah Geller has performed to critical acclaim at many prestigious venues as soloist and collaborative artist. Geller creates one-of-a-kind programs as soloist and the founder of her ensemble, Segue. She often juxtaposes the masterworks and unknown gems of great composers with Latin and jazz-influenced works, notably, Schoenfield, Gershwin, Ginastera and Piazzolla. http://www.sarahegeller.com/video.html http://www.sarahegeller.com/music.html

		Andrew York, guitarist Feb. 11 Andrew York is one of the most visible and innovative classical guitar composers today, winning a Grammy with the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet. York’s discography includes “California Breeze,” a recording for Sony Japan and numerous other compilations. The recording of “Ainadamar” (Deutsche Gramophone) won two Grammys. In film, York shared the stage with artists Eric Johnson, Albert Lee, Doc Watson and Mason Williams in the documentary “Primal Twang.” For the last decade, York’s touring has spanned more than 30 countries. AndrewYork.net
		“Of Mice and Men,” drama Feb. 24-26 and March 2-4 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday With delusions of living off the fat of the land, drifters and friends George and Lennie have just arrived at a ranch to work for enough money to buy a place. Lennie is a man-child, a little boy in the body of a dangerously powerful man. It's Lennie's obsessions with things soft and cuddly that has made George cautious about whom the gentle giant associates with. His promise to allow Lennie to "tend to the rabbits" on their future land keeps Lennie calm, amidst distractions, as the overgrown child needs constant reassurance. When a ranch boss' promiscuous wife is found dead in a barn with a broken neck, the drama intensifies. Buy Tickets Now!

		Pensacola State College Wind & Jazz Ensembles March 8 FREE, tickets required
		Tian Ying March 10 2:30 p.m. Tian Ying is associate professor of keyboard performance at the University of Miami Frost School of Music, where he has also served as department chair. Winner of many prestigious awards, including high honors at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 1989, Tian Ying enjoys a worldwide reputation as a pianist of taste, dexterity and artistry. Professor Ying has performed in many prestigious concert halls, including Jordan Hall in Boston, Mondavi Center in Davis, California, Orchestra Hall in Chicago, Woodruff Art Center in Atlanta and Shanghai Grand Opera Theater in Shanghai. Tian Ying’s 1993 Bank of Boston Celebrity Series concert was chosen as one of the Top Ten in classical music events by the Boston Globe. In addition, Professor Ying has been profiled in such publications as the New York Times, Christian Science Monitor and People Magazine. Ying has also appeared with numerous renowned orchestras all over the world and records for Centaur Records. Buy Tickets Now!
		Pensacola Civic Band 40th Anniversary Concert March 13 Tickets: $10 The concert celebrates the 40th year of the Pensacola Civic Band. Formers conductors will conduct a selection of audience favorites. Will be held at the Pensacola Saenger Theatre.
		Rolfs Piano Series Misha Dacic March 17 2:30 p.m. Serbian pianist Miroslav “Misha” Dacic was born in 1978 into a family with a musical tradition and first became established in the public eye when at age 11 he performed Haydn’s D major concerto under noted Yugoslav conductor Mladen Jagusht. The award-winning pianist has performed throughout Europe and the United States. After his stunning American debut at the Discovery Series of the sixth Miami International Piano Festival in May 2003, Dacic quickly became a sought after soloist throughout the United States. MiamiPianoFest.com Misha Dacic in Recital Buy Tickets Now! About Rolfs Piano Series

		Pensacola Guitar Orchestra April 7 Free, ticket not required

		Lou Marini performing with Pensacola State College Jazz Ensemble April 12 Tickets Adults - $11 Seniors, children, non-Pensacola State students - $9 Pensacola State College faculty & Senior Club - $7 Pensacola State College students - Free Buy Tickets Now! Solo artist, arranger and composer Lou Marini has electrified audiences with his "sultry, seductive and singular" sounds in jazz, rock, blues, classical music and in film, television shows and specials. He's been a member of Blood, Sweat and Tears, Saturday Night Live Band, Blues Brothers Band, and his credits include hundreds of albums, many of which have gone platinum. Marini has recorded with luminaries Eric Clapton, Aretha Franklin, Tony Bennett, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Lou Reed, Frank Zappa, Aerosmith and many more. He is an original member of The Blues Brothers since their first appearances on “Saturday Night Live” and has appeared in both movies and on all recordings and tours. Lou Marini performing with Pensacola State College Wind Ensemble April 13 Tickets Adults - $11 Seniors, children, non-Pensacola State students - $9 Pensacola State College faculty & Senior Club - $7 Pensacola State College students - Free Buy Tickets Now!
		Celebration of the Arts April 14 No ticket required The production combines the talents of Pensacola State College faculty members and students in music, dance, theatre and visual arts and presents original dance performances by Pensacola State students and members of SWERVE/dance Company.
		Lakota Sioux Indian Dance Theatre April 17 Founded on the Rosebud Sioux Reservation of South Dakota in 1978, the Lakota Sioux Indian Dance Theatre is a Native American dance troupe that preserves and celebrates the rich history and beauty of its culture. Experience the holistic worldview of the Lakota Sioux through captivating dance, music and storytelling set against a backdrop of spectacular video imagery. The New York Times: “…a great sense of theatricality…a visual treat…more than a spectacle…A ritual celebration that made dancing a ceremonial act.” LakotaDanceTheatre.org Buy Tickets Now!
		Pensacola State College Choirs April 19 Free, ticket not required
		Pensacola State College Wind Ensemble with Washington High School Symphonic Band April 26, 7 and 9 p.m. Free, ticket required

		“November,” comedy May 18-20 and 25-27 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday Set just days before a major presidential election, "November” involves civil marriages, gambling casinos, lesbians, American Indians, presidential libraries, questionable pardons and campaign contributions. "It's about the President of the United States who is about to get voted out of office," playwright Mamet told Playbill.com in 2008 following the company's first read through. "He's got one week left in office. He's going to lose the election, and his approval rating is in the single digits." Mamet won a Pulitzer Prize for his drama “Glengarry Glen Ross.” Buy Tickets Now!