2015 Juried Student Art Exhibition
Opened Feb. 5, Shick Art Gallery
Skidmore's Schick Art Gallery presents the 2015 Juried Student Exhibition, a celebration of the creativity, imagination, and skill of Skidmore students, from Feb. 5 to March 9, 2015. It’s completely free and open to the public. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays, and from noon to 4 p.m. weekends.
Skidmore Circus Club Performance Team Auditions
Feb. 7 12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Filene Hall
Come in comfortable clothes and be ready to have some fun. Bring a skill to present – from gymnastics, to juggling, to hooping, to any form of acting!
Lecture by Stephen Westfall and Spring Opening Reception
Feb. 7, lecture at 5 p.m. and Spring Opening reception at 6:30 p.m., Tang Museum
Artist and critic Stephen Westfall speaks on the artwork and career of Nicholas Krushenick, followed by the Spring Opening celebrating the latest exhibitions.
Thodos Dance Chicago performance
Feb. 7, 8 p.m., Skidmore Dance Theater
The performance will highlight two Skidmore graduates and renowned choreographers: Melissa Thodos and Sybil Shearer. The program includes a contemporary dance about Helen Keller and mixed repertoire that celebrates Chicago voices past and present. Tickets for the Skidmore performance are $15 for adults, $10 for the Skidmore community, and $5 for students.
Meccore String Quartet performing Beethoven
Feb. 7, 8 p.m., Zankel Music Center
The Meccore String Quartet is the next group to participate in Skidmore’s ambitious Beethoven String Quartet Cycle project, which features six internationally renowned guest artists performing the full cycle of Beethoven’s 16 string quartets over the course of the next two years. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and the Skidmore community, free for students and children.
TRoPICANA!
Feb. 7, 10pm – 2am, Falstaffs
Come to ISU’s Tropical-themed dance party! DJs Dhruv and Nico will fire up the passions for the whole night. There will also be hammocks.