Performing arts at RIC a bargain for seniors

Posted 9/17/14

Rhode Island College continues its Performing Arts Series this fall with a number of internationally acclaimed performers providing entertainment at bargain prices.

The series kicks off on …

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Performing arts at RIC a bargain for seniors

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Rhode Island College continues its Performing Arts Series this fall with a number of internationally acclaimed performers providing entertainment at bargain prices.

The series kicks off on Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the auditorium in Roberts Hall with the Senegal St. Joseph Gospel Choir, direct from Dakar. The company of singers interprets gospel/Negro spirituals, traditional African songs and magnificent masses composed by founder Julien Jonga. Their uplifting voices are joined by guitar, kura and traditional Senegalese drums.

Those of us who grew up with the music of Joni Mitchell, The Mamas and the Papas, Neil Young, Jackson Brown, The Byrds, The Eagles and Crosby, Stills and Nash will want to catch the second performance in the series, The Laurel Canyon Follies. Award-winning cabaret artist Lauren Fox and company will entertain with folk songs of the ’60s and ’70s at the acoustically perfect Sapinsley Hall in the Nazarian Center on Monday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m.

Tomas Kubinek, who has been named Certified Lunatic and Master of the Impossible, comes to Roberts Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 7:30 with his impossible-to-categorize show that encompasses comedy, clowning, mime, magic, acrobatics, music, and vaudeville. Those of us who remember and miss the grand old days of vaudeville will enjoy this comic genius.

The internationally acclaimed Muir String Quartet returns to RIC on Monday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. to perform a brand new clarinet quintet by composer/musician Chris Brubeck, son of the late great jazz musician, Dave Brubeck. The New England premiere features special guest artist Alexander Fiterstein. The program also includes works by Hugo Wolf and Claude Debussy.

A Seraphic Fire Christmas-Carols by Candlelight will close the fall series on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. in Roberts Hall. The two-time Grammy nominated ensemble of professional singers is regarded as one of the most important vocal ensembles in the U.S. today. The a cappella holiday concert will feature carols, chants, modern and Renaissance motets, as well as traditional Christmas pieces.

For the past 10 years, Michael Ducharme has lined up some of the best artists from all over the world to perform at our state college. Admission has been held to $35, only $30 for seniors, which is a true bargain for the quality of entertainment provided. You can purchase tickets online at www.ric.edu/pfa or by phone at 456-8144.

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