Irving Arts Center Visual Arts and Performances- October to November 2010

www.IrvingArtsCenter.com

EXHIBITIONS (free admission to all exhibitions)

Gallery Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed and Fri, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Thurs, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sat, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; and Sun, 1-5 p.m.

Through October 31

Gongs.Wires.Bamboo

Main Gallery

Mineko Grimmer – a Los Angeles based artist – is known for her unique structures that provide visitors with a visual and sonic experience. Her site-specific installation will extend along the center of the Irving Arts Center's spacious Main Gallery. Five 6' x 6' structures will be filled with a shallow pool of water and elements of bronze, tension wire and bamboo lattice work. The structures are anchored below inverted ice pyramids containing pebbles. As the ice melts, the pebbles are released into the elements, creating a variety of distinctive sounds. NOTE: Ice pyramids are hung at 10:30 a.m. on Monday – Saturday; at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday; and at 5 p.m. on Thursdays. Ice pyramids last approximately 3-4 hours.

Through January 9, 2011

Caldecott Medal Winners 1929 to 1993

From the Collection of the Wichita Falls Museum of Art

Carpenter Lobby

The exhibition consists of 34 original illustrations by 28 Caldecott award winning artists, including Ted Lewin, Maurice Sendak and Chris Van Allsburg. Caldecott awards are presented annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book by the Association for Library Service to Children.

October 9, 2010 to January 2, 2011

Wendell Minor: In the American Tradition

Dupree Lobby

Wendell Minor’s children’s book illustrations explore our natural environment, from wild Alaskan landscapes to the Mojave Desert and even the moon. A keen observer of nature, Minor has traveled the world researching the land and its natural inhabitants. The award-winning author has worked with naturalist authors Jean Craighead George and Diane Siebert, among others. With more than 35 books to his name, Minor’s most satisfying assignment was painting full-color pictures for a new edition of Call of the Wild, published by Scribner’s Modern Classic in the fall of 1999. Exhibition toured by the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature, Abilene, TX.

EVENTS

Box Office Hours: Noon to 5 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday and one hour prior to show. Call (972) 252-2787 (ARTS) or visit http://www.irvingartscenter.com/ for tickets.

October 9

An Evening with Judy Garland

8 p.m.

Irving Symphony Orchestra opens their 2010-2011 season with the premiere of An Evening with Judy Garland. The concert features music from one of the most legendary and iconic female vocalists in American history. Tony-Award winning actress Debbie Gravitte and guest conductor Michael Berkowitz present concert-goers with an evening they won't soon forget. The evening is rounded out with film clips from Garland's immense body of work with narration by a regional film critic.

$36-50 single tickets, (972) 252-2787 (ARTS) or www.IrvingArtsCenter.comfor tickets

October 14

The Vocal Majority Chorus

7:30 p.m.

Carpenter Performance Hall

Entertainment Series of Irving kicks off their season with Texas favorite, the Vocal Majority. With superb a cappella harmony, the Vocal Majority belts out Barbershop favorites, jazz classics and Broadway pops.

$31, (972) 252-2787 (ARTS) or www.IrvingArtsCenter.comfor tickets

October 16

Harlem Nocturne

8 p.m.

Carpenter Performance Hall

Joined by the Rob Landes Trio, Irving Chorale presents an evening of choral music reminiscent of The Cotton Club, jazz, blues, swing and big band selections.

$10-20, (972) 252-2787 (ARTS) or www.IrvingArtsCenter.comfor tickets

October 23

Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra

8 p.m.

Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra's opening concert features guest artist Vurl Bland on tuba. Musical selections include Greig's Autumn, Glazunov's Autumn from The Seasons, Vaughan Williams' Tuba Concerto in F Minor and Brahms' Symphony No. 2 in D Major.

$15-45, (972) 252-2787 (ARTS) or www.IrvingArtsCenter.comfor tickets

October 29 to November 7

The Night of the Hunter

2:30 & 8 p.m., weekends

Dupree Theater

Presented by Lyric Stage – With a full orchestra. Book and lyrics by Stephen Cole, music by Claibe Richardson. Based on the best-selling novel by Davis Grubb, The Night of the Hunter is set in depression era West Virginia. Ben Harper steals $10,000 from a bank. When he hides the money in his 5-year-old daughter's doll, and tells his 12 year old son to never reveal the whereabouts of the cash, Ben sets in motion of the most thrilling and heartfelt stories ever to grace the stage. For Sharing Ben's prison cell is Harry Powell, aka, The Preacher, who will do anything to get his hands on the stolen money.

$25-50, (972) 252-2787 (ARTS) or http://www.irvingartscenter.com/ for tickets

FOR KIDS

November 4

JumpstART – Stories & ART: Native American Heritage

10 a.m.

Suite 200

Irving Public Library joins the Irving Arts Center to present a monthly story time program for kids ages 2 and up. Explore new stories, themes, art projects and a variety of exhibitions during this fun story time that combines art and children's literature. Listen to folktales and stories about American Indian traditions as part of Native American Heritage Month. Following story time, create a take-home art project. All supplies provided. Groups of 10 or more must pre-register by contacting Jennifer Wilson at (972) 252-7558 x1226.

Free

November 5-20

Lend me a Tenor

2:30 & 8 p.m., weekends

Dupree Theater

Presented by ICT MainStage. By Ken Ludwig. The biggest night in the history of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company has a chance of putting Cleveland on the operatic map – that is, if famous tenor Tito Morelli can keep his wits about him. When Tito arrives late to rehearsal, he doesn’t have time to practice with the company. Through a hilarious series of mishaps, Il Stupendo is given a double dose of tranquilizers – making him pass out. Saunders – the general manager – is determined that the show must go on! His assistant Max is poised to impersonate the opera star, performing admirably until Morelli appears on stage as well. What follows is a chain-reaction of mistaken identity, plot twist and constant entrances and exits. Rated PG-13.

$18-20, (972) 252-2787 (ARTS) or www.IrvingArtsCenter.comfor tickets

November 10

Just Dance

7 p.m.

Carpenter Performance Hall

Waltz into Lone Star Youth Orchestra’s season debut concert! Featuring the works of Dvorak, Schubert, Rimsky-Korsakov, and more!

$5-10, (972) 252-2787 (ARTS) or www.IrvingArtsCenter.comfor tickets

November 13

Counterpoint

8 p.m.

Carpenter Performance Hall

Counterpoint is the second in Irving Symphony Orchestra’s (ISO) season of premiere presentations. Dallas Black Dance Theatre – one of the region’s most distinguished contemporary dance companies – joins the ISO for an evening of symphony music and dance.

$36-50 single tickets, (972) 252-2787 (ARTS) or www.IrvingArtsCenter.comfor tickets

November 14

Celtic Blaze with Stephanie Cadman

2:30 p.m.

Carpenter Performance Hall

Presented by Entertainment Series of Irving. Stephanie Cadman and Celtic Blaze keep a hot pace with step-dancing, Irish fiddling, a quartet and amazing vocals. Think Lord of the Dance meets Celtic Women in an exciting and fast-paced concert event.

$31, (972) 252-2787 (ARTS) or www.IrvingArtsCenter.comfor tickets

November 20

Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra

8 p.m.

Carpenter Performance Hall

Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra is joined by guest artists Alex McDonald on piano, Andrew Wang on violin and Oliver Schlaffer on cello. Musical selections include Vivaldi's Autumn from The Four Seasons, Mozart's Symphony No. 36 in C Major "Linz", Beethoven's Concerto for Violin, Cello and Piano, and Piazzolla's Otono Porteno.

$15-45, (972) 252-2787 (ARTS) or www.IrvingArtsCenter.comfor tickets

November 26-28

Nutcracker

7:30 p.m. (Nov. 26-27) and 1:30 p.m. (Nov. 28)

Carpenter Performance Hall

Momentum Dance Company's annual presentation of Nutcracker is a delightful tradition for Metroplex families. Michele Gifford returns as the Sugar Plum Fairy, leading Clara on a magical adventure. With lively choreography, famous music and beautiful scenery, it's an event you won't want to miss!

$13-21, (972) 252-2787 (ARTS) or www.IrvingArtsCenter.comfor tickets

November 28

Nutcracker Tea

4-5:30 p.m.

Suite 200

Following Momentum Dance Company's Nov. 28 Nutcracker, step across the hall and enjoy a bit of tea with the cast. Take photos with Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy and the cast of the Nutcracker. Show your ticket stub from any performance (Nov. 26-28) and receive a free gift. While the tea is directed at a younger audience, everyone is assured to have a grand time.

$10-15

For more information about these events visit www.IrvingArtsCenter.comor call (972) 252-2787 (ARTS)