2012 Fine Arts Spring Season:

March

March 27 (Tuesday) 8 p.m.
Clarkston Campus
DeKalb Symphony Orchestra Concert: Fyodor Cherniavsky, conductor
Subscription Concert No. 4 with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster David Coucheron, violin
[Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor]
Cole Auditorium, Fine Arts Building
Tickets: $22, $20 for seniors, $10 for students ($5 w/GPC ID) 678-891-3565
(Program repeats at Young Harris College on Thursday, March 29 at 8 p.m.)

March 27 – April 13
Clarkston Campus
Art Show: Seasons in Stone by Jeff Watson & Don Dougan
Collaborative stone sculptures exploring the two artist’s views of the months and season of the year
Fine Arts Gallery, Fine Arts Building
(Reception: Wednesday, March 28 from 6 - 8 p.m.)

March 28 (Wednesday) 2 p.m.
Dunwoody Campus
Guest Artist Concert: Mercury Season
Chamber Ensemble
Auditorium (Building NC, Room 1100)
Free. Neither ticket nor reservation required

March 28 - 31 (Wednesday – Saturday) 7 p.m.
April 1 (Sunday) 3 p.m.
Newton Campus
Theatre at Newton: You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown
Book, music, and lyrics by Clark M. Gesner
Based on the original “Peanuts” Comic Strip by Charles M. Schultz
Directed by Janet Hollier. Music directed by Adam Sechelski
Enjoy the everyday adventures of Charlie Brown, and the “Peanuts” gang.
The Studio (Building 1, Room 2100)
Tickets: $5 - $10 (1 free ticket w/ GPC ID) 770-278-1435 or newahac@gpc.edu

April

April 1 – 30
Dunwoody Campus
Exhibition: Poetry Exhibit for national Poetry Month
Learning Resource Center Gallery

April 2 (Monday) 8 p.m.
Clarkston Campus
Faculty Recital: Amy Leventhal, viola with Amy Dorfman, piano
Performance Studio, Fine Arts Building
Free. Neither ticket nor reservation required

April 3 (Tuesday) 7:30pm
Decatur Campus
Film Screening: Paris, Texas directed by Wim Wenders
A man wanders out of the desert not knowing who he is. His brother helps him remember his past.
Building SF, Room 2100
Free. Neither ticket nor reservation required

April 4 – May 24
Clarkston Campus
Art Show: The Figure
Works by GPC Fine Arts Studio Faculty whose works explore the human figure
Jim Cherry Learning Resource Center Gallery
(Reception: Wednesday, April 4 from 5 – 7 p.m.)

April 6 – 7 & 13 - 14 (Friday – Saturday) 8 p.m.
April 8 & 15 (Sunday) 3 p.m.
Clarkston Campus
Theatre Arts Guild Production: Blues for an Alabama Sky by Pearl Cleage
Directed by Sally J. Robertson. Assistant Directed by Ashley Butler
In the summer of 1930 four New York friends look beyond Harlem to fulfill their dreams. When a young man from Alabama appears, his past and personal longing spark drama in their lives.
Cole Auditorium, Fine Arts Building
Tickets: $20; Seniors: $15; Students at other schools: $5 (1 free ticket w/GPC ID) 678-891-3572

April 11 (Wednesday) 1 p.m.
Clarkston Campus
Student Vocal Recital
Performance Studio, Fine Arts Building
Free. Neither ticket nor reservation required

April 11 (Wednesday) Noon – 3:30 p.m.                            
Dunwoody Campus
Jazz on the Lawn
Building A, Gazebo
Free. Neither ticket nor reservation required

April 12 (Thursday) 1 p.m.
Dunwoody Campus
Faculty Recital: John Wheeler, composer
Auditorium (Building NC, Room 1100)
Free. Neither ticket nor reservation required

April 17 (Tuesday) 8 p.m.
Clarkston Campus
GPC Chorale Concert: E. Tobin Scruggs, conductor
Cole Auditorium, Fine Arts Building
Free. Neither ticket nor reservation required

April 18 (Wednesday) 1 p.m.
Clarkston Campus
Student Instrumental Recital
Cole Auditorium, Fine Arts Building
Free. Neither ticket nor reservation required

April 18 – April 26
Clarkston Campus
Art Show: GPC Visual Arts Student Juried Exhibition
Fine Arts Gallery, Fine Arts Building
(Reception and Awards Presentation: Thursday, April 19 from 5 – 7 p.m.)
(This exhibition moves to the Decatur Campus May 7 – July 10)

April 19 (Thursday) 1 p.m.
Alpharetta Campus
Jaguar Jazz Combo Concert: Stacy Houghton, director
Patio
Free. Neither ticket nor reservation required

April 20 (Friday) 1 p.m.
Clarkston Campus
Student Jazz Combos Concert
Cole Auditorium, Fine Arts Building
Free. Neither ticket nor reservation required

April 20 - 21 (Friday – Saturday) 6 p.m.
April 22 (Sunday) 3 p.m.
Decatur Campus
Theatre Production: Wiley and the Hairy Man by Susan Zeder
Directed by Adam Sechelski
Based on an African folktale. Protected by his wits and mama's magic, Wiley and his faithful dog journey to defeat the Hairy Man. Appropriate for ages 8 and over.
Building SF, Room 2100
Admission $5.00 (1 free ticket w/GPC ID)
For reservations, contact: stephen.sechelski@gpc.edu or 770-278-1408  

April 23 (Monday) 8 p.m.
GPC Jazz Ensemble Concert: Greg McLean, director
Cole Auditorium, Fine Arts Building
Free. Neither ticket nor reservation required

April 25 (Wednesday) 1 p.m.
Clarkston Campus
Student Ensembles Concert
Cole Auditorium, Fine Arts Building
Free. Neither ticket nor reservation required

April 26 (Thursday) 8 p.m.
Clarkston Campus
GPC Wind Ensemble Concert: Slava Michael Prudchenko, conductor
Cole Auditorium, Fine Arts Building
Free. Neither ticket nor reservation required

May

May 3 – 11
Clarkston Campus
Art Show: DeKalb County High Schools Visual Arts Students Exhibition
Fine Arts Gallery, Fine Arts Building
(Reception: Wednesday, May 9 from 5 – 7 p.m.)
(Coincides with DeKalb Youth Symphony Orchestra Concert listed below)

May 5 (Saturday) 7:00 p.m.
Newton Campus
DeKalb Symphony Orchestra Concert: Fyodor Cherniavsky, conductor
Picnic Pops Concert: Newton Campus Lawn. Free

May 7 – July 10
Decatur Campus
Art Show: GPC Visual Arts Student Juried Exhibition
Deans Hall Gallery, SA Building
(This is an encore exhibition of the April 18– May 2 Clarkston Exhibition)
(No Reception)

May 9 (Wednesday) 8 p.m.
Clarkston Campus
DeKalb Youth Symphony Orchestra Concert: Earl Kuutti, conductor
Cole Auditorium, Fine Arts Building
(Coincides with reception for DeKalb County High School Visual Arts Students listed above)

May 17 (Thursday) 8 p.m.
Clarkston Campus
Peach State Opera Workshop Performance
Evelyn Hughes, artistic director
Scenes from popular operas
Cole Auditorium, Fine Arts Building
Free. Neither ticket nor reservation required

May 22 (Tuesday) 8 p.m.
Clarkston Campus
DeKalb Symphony Orchestra Concert: Fyodor Cherniavsky, conductor
Subscription Concert No. 5 with Alan Morrison, piano
[Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini]
Cole Auditorium, Fine Arts Building
Tickets: $22, $20 for seniors, $10 for students ($5 w/GPC ID) 678-891-3565 

May 22 – July 18
Clarkston Campus
Art Show: Bold Strokes
Drawings and paintings from the artists of the Spruill Center
Fine Arts Gallery, Fine Arts Building
(Reception: Thursday, June 14 from 6 - 8 p.m.)

May 30 – July 13
Dunwoody Campus
Art Show: The Hazara People of Afghanistan.
Cultural Exhibit includes photographs by Hazara photo journalists.
Learning Resource Center Gallery
(Lecture: Thursday, June 14 from 4 – 5:15 p.m. in Auditorium (NC 1100)
and Reception: Thursday, June 14 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.in gallery)