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SOLOS & DUOS: ANTHONY BRAXTON & TAYLOR HO BYNUMWednesday, Sept. 22 8 PM Bezanson Recital Hall

The gifted trumpeter and composer Taylor Ho Bynum joins his mentor, and 10-year collaborator, saxophonist Anthony Braxton in a rare duet performance. “One of the most exciting figures in jazz’s new power generation” (Time Out Chicago), with one of the seminal musical figures of our time. www.taylorhobynum.com and www.wesleyan.edu/music/braxton

$10; students: $5

WAYANG BALIMaster Puppeteer Larry Reed and Shadow Light ProductionsWednesday, Sept. 29 7:30 PM Bowker Auditorium

This Balinese shadow play is one of the most exciting undiscovered events of world theater. Larry Reed and his gamelan musicians bring this classical form of storytelling to life. Geared towards an adult audience, the plot centers on the Mahabharata myth cycle and the struggle for power involving gods, demons, magical weapons,

and the inevitable beautiful princess. Recommended for youth 12 and older. www.shadowlight.org

$15; Five College/GCC/STCC students and youth 17 and under: $10

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CEDAR LAKE CONTEMPORARY BALLETSaturday, Oct. 2 8 PM Concert Hall

An exceptionally talented corps of sixteen dancers performs new works by the world’s most sought-after emerging choreographers. Through their daring, athletic movement and integration of ballet into contemporary and popular forms, the dancers of Cedar Lake take audiences on an unforgettable choreographic journey. www.cedarlakedance.com

$35, $30, $15; Five College/GCC/STCC students and youth 17 and under: $10

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TYLER TYLER with YASUKO YAKOSHI CONTEMPORARY DANCE

“Throughout this elegantly shaped and performed work, East and West, Japanese and American, ancient and contemporary, personal and cultural are set beside one another, often in startling ways,” The Village Voice. Performed by a cast of Japanese traditional dancers/actors and American postmodern performers who explore the complex interconnectedness of culture and history. (Includes brief use of strong language.)$15; Five College/GCC/STCC students and youth 17 and under: $10

Wednesday, Oct. 6 7:30 PM Bowker Auditorium

LIONEL LOUEKE TRIO

Hailing from West Africa, this rising star guitarist delivers African and Brazilian flavors on top of downright wicked jazz. “His ear-friendly melodicism draws both from traditional African sources and a lifetime of closely studying the likes of Jim Hall and George Benson, and his rhythmic shifts come quickly and packed with surprises” JazzTimes. www.lionelloueke.com$25, $15; Five College/GCC/STCC students and youth 17 and under: $10

Thursday, Oct. 7 7:30 PM Bowker Auditorium

HUGH MASEKELA

Legendary South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela is an innovator in the world music and jazz scene and is an active performer, composer, producer and a defining force in the struggle for human rights in both Africa and around the world. If you are a child of the 60s, surely you remember his hit “Grazing in the Grass.”

Wednesday, Oct. 13 7:30 PM Bowker Auditorium

www.opus3artists.com/artists/hugh-masekela

$30, $20; Five College/GCC/STCC students and youth 17 and under: $10

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CHUCHO VALDESTuesday, Oct. 19 7:30 PM Concert HallHailed as “the Dean of Latin Jazz” and “one of the world’s greatest virtuosic pianists” by The New York Times, multi-Grammy Award winner Chucho Valdes has recorded over eighty CDs and performed with countless jazz masters. “He can tickle the ivories with the soft grace of Bill Evans and dazzle with the thunderous dexterity of Art Tatum or Oscar Peterson” All About Jazz. www.valdeschucho.com$35, $30, $15; Five College/GCC/STCC students and youth 17 and under: $10

THREE CUPS OF TEAProduced by The American Place Theatre, Literature to LifeWednesday, Oct. 27 7:30 PM Bowker Auditorium

A moving adaptation for the stage based on the uplifting true story of renowned humanitarian Greg Mortenson. Following a failed attempt to scale Pakistan’s K2 mountain, Mortenson went on to found schools for girls throughout Pakistan and Afghanistan. Readers in communities across the globe are following Greg’s

charge to play a role in helping educate young people everywhere.$15; Five College/GCC/STCC students and youth 17 and under: $10

SOLOS AND DUOS: FRED FRITHThursday, Oct. 28 8 PM Bezanson Recital Hall

Guitarist and composer Fred Frith is an icon of avant-garde music. “A musical consciousness of rare intelligence backed with an omnipresent sense of humour,” writes Libération. Co-founder of the British underground band Henry Cow (1968-78), Frith moved to New York and began associations with John Zorn, Brian Eno, Arditti Quartet, and The Residents. www.fredfrith.com $10; students: $5

LAR LUBOVITCH DANCE COMPANYTuesday, Nov. 2 7:30 PM Concert Hall

Lar Lubovitch has been cited by The New York Times as “one of the ten best choreographers in the world.” The company will perform a memorable program of new and retrospective work that underscores Lubovitch’s passionate musicality and deep humanity. Imbued with poetic and musical eloquence, this program features his masterpiece North Star, set to the mesmerizing music of Philip Glass. www.lubovitch.org $35, $30, $15; Five College/GCC/STCC students and youth 17 and under: $10

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SHANGRI-LA CHINESE ACROBATSFriday, Nov. 5 8 PM Concert Hall

Fun for the entire family, this multi-faceted and multi-cultural production features dazzling acrobatic displays, formidable feats of daring and balance, explosive energy, brilliant costumes, all with a touch of Chinese comedy. www.chineseacrobats.com/sgl.php$30, $25, $20; Five College/GCC/STCC students and youth 17 and under: $10

VENICE BAROQUE ORCHESTRA: “THE SEASONS PROJECT”; THE FOUR SEASONS BY VIVALDI AND THE AMERICAN FOUR SEASONS BY PHILIP GLASS

Renowned violinist Robert McDuffie and the Venice Baroque Orchestra perform the Glass Concerto for Violin No. 2 and the Vivaldi Four Seasons.

“Violin Concerto No. 2, ‘The American Seasons,’ was so spectacularly played by the piece’s muse, American violinist Robert McDuffie…that the event turned into one of the most exciting musical evenings of the year” Toronto Star.

www.robertmcduffie.com$35, $30, $15; Five College/GCC/STCC students and youth 17 and under: $10

Monday, Nov. 8 7:30 PM Concert Hall

MAZOWSZEWednesday, Nov. 17 7:30 PM Concert Hall

An ensemble of 90 dancers, musicians, and singers, Mazowsze is a thrilling display of dazzling movement, vibrant color and stunning beauty.

Mazowsze whirls, leaps, stamps and glides in a glorious outpouring of sound and motion, rhythm, and music that celebrates the cultural legacy of Poland. A full 23-member orchestra performs music ranging from Chopin to simple folk melodies beloved by the Poles for centuries.

www.en.mazowsze.waw.pl$30, $25, $15; Five College/GCC/STCC students and youth 17 and under: $10

MARY BLACKFriday, Nov. 12 8 PM Concert Hall

For the last quarter century, singer Mary Black has been a dominant presence in Irish music, both at home and abroad. She has shared stages, TV shows and recording studios with some of the most revered performers of her time. She has also played a frontline role in bringing Irish music, past and present, to an increasingly appreciative and ever-growing global audience. The San Francisco Chronicle has described her as “One of the best interpretative singers around.” www.mary-black.net $35, $30, $15; Five College/GCC/STCC students and youth 17 and under: $10

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SOLOS AND DUOS: RANDY WESTONThursday, Nov. 18 8 PM Bowker Auditorium

After six decades as a professional musician, Randy Weston remains one of the world’s foremost pianists and composers, a true innovator and visionary. “Weston has the biggest sound of any jazz pianist since Ellington and Monk,” writes Stanley Crouch. www.randyweston.info$10; students: $5

CANTUS & THEATER LATTÉ DA: “ALL IS CALM”Thursday, Dec. 2 7:30 PM Concert Hall

The Western Front, Christmas Eve, 1914. Out of the trenches comes a silence, then a song as a young German soldier steps into no man’s land singing “Stille Nacht.” Thus begins a truce between Allied Forces and German soldiers and an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, and peace. Bringing this historical moment to life, Cantus and Theater Latté Da beautifully combine theater and music including new arrangements of European carols and war-songs for a capella voices. www.allianceartistmanagement.com$30, $25, $15; Five College/GCC/STCC students and youth 17 and under: $10

Special Rate for Veterans: $15

CHARLES LLOYD NEW QUARTETwith Jason Moran, Reuben Rogers & Eric HarlandTuesday, Jan. 25 7:30 PM Bowker Auditorium

A towering musical figure, Charles Lloyd carries on the unifying mission of such truth seekers as Sonny Rollins and John Coltrane. During the late 60s, Lloyd led one of the most popular groups in jazz that went on to produce Forest Flower, one of the best-selling jazz albums ever. www.charleslloyd.com

$25, $15; Five College/GCC/STCC students and youth 17 and under: $10

BALÉ FOLCLÓRICO DA BAHIAThursday, Jan. 27 7:30 PM Concert Hall

The 38-member troupe of dancers, musicians, and singers performs “Bahian” folkloric dances of African origin that features slave dances, capoeira (a form of martial arts), samba, and Carnival dances. “You could call it the Brazilian ‘Blast’ or the Bahian ‘Riverdance.’ With them one speaks in superlatives: the operative tempos are frenetic, the movement furious, the colors hallucinogenic...” The Boston Globe. www.lilaartists.com $30, $25, $15; Five College/GCC/STCC students and youth 17 and under: $10

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PILOBOLUSTuesday, Feb. 1 7:30 PM Concert Hall

SAMUEL BECKET’S WAITING FOR GODOTDirected by Christopher McElroen

Originally created by Classical Theater of Harlem, this Waiting for Godot takes place in the world of the Hurricane Katrina aftermath. Two shabbily dressed African-American men become increasingly desperate for help as they wait on the roof of a dilapidated home surrounded by water in a flood of immense proportions. www.christophermcelroen.com/waiting-for-godot-tour$25, $15; Five College/GCC/STCC students and youth 17 and under: $10

Tuesday, Feb. 15 7:30 PM Bowker Auditorium

Asian Arts & Culture Bus TourNixon in China New York Metropolitan Opera Conducted by John Adams in his Metropolitan Opera House conducting debutSaturday, Feb. 12 1 PM matinee

One of the most powerful American operas of the 20th century, “Nixon in China” has its Met premiere in a production by Peter Sellars, in his Met debut, conducted by composer John Adams and choreographed by Mark Morris. The opera explores the human truths beyond President Nixon’s historic 1972 encounter with Mao and Communist China. Baritone James Maddalena stars as Nixon, a role he created to widespread acclaim.

Tickets: $175 (includes reserved balcony seat, bus, box lunch, and gratuity)

Special discount for tickets purchased by June 18, 2010: $150 per person. For reservations, call 413-577-2486.

This collaborative dance company is acclaimed for its mix of humor, invention, and drama. Drawing inspiration from biology, Pilobolus has created a dance vocabulary all its own. Their smooth, organic choreography often blurs the lines between individual performers, creating a sense of dance-troupe-as-organism. www.pilobolus.com$40, $30, $15; Five College/GCC/STCC students and youth 17 and under: $10

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MAGIC TRIANGLE: THE CELESTIAL SEPTET with ROVA SAX QUARTET & NELS CLINE SINGERSThursday, Feb. 24 8 PM Bowker Auditorium

Since forming in 1977, the Berkley-based ROVA Saxophone Quartet has become an important leader of genre-bending music. The Nels Cline Singers are a ten-year-old all-instrumental trio featuring (Wilco-lead) guitarist Nels Cline, Devin Hoff, bass and Scott Amendola, drums. Writes Derek Richardson, “The Celestial Septet sounds a cosmic death knell for fixed ideas about musical protocol and decorum, and a round trip through it leaves no horizon intact.” www.rova.org and www.nelscline.com$12; students: $7

ACOUSTIC AFRICAWednesday, Mar. 2 7:30 PM Concert Hall

An exhilarating musical journey that focuses on the richness of the African guitar tradition. The concert includes Habib Koité, the Malian superstar whose exciting concerts have endeared him to audiences worldwide; Oliver Mtukudzi, the best-selling artist in his home country of Zimbabwe; and Afel Bocoum, a guitarist, singer, and composer from Mali whose songs evoke the evolution of traditional Malian society. www.imnworld.com$30, $25, $15; Five College/GCC/STCC students and youth 17 and under: $10

ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRADavid Robertson, music director and conductorSunday, Mar. 6 7 PM Concert Hall

The Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra is recognized internationally as an ensemble of the highest caliber. Maestro David Robertson captures the audience’s attention whenever he stands at the podium. Energetic and vital, few conductors are as riveting, or make the concert experience so much fun. The Amherst program includes Vaughn-Williams’ Variations on a Theme of Thomas Tallis, John Adams’ Dr. Atomic Symphony and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6. www.slso.org $40, $30, $15; Five College/GCC/STCC students and youth 17 and under: $10

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PHILADANCO DANCE COMPANYThursday, Mar. 10 7:30 PM Concert Hall

CIRQUE MECHANICS in BOOMTOWN

The creators of Birdhouse Factory transport you to the 1865 mining town of Rosebud, where an unlikely discovery sets off a series of hilarious and unexpected events full of the lore, excitement, and adventure of the Old West! Cirque Mechanics is an extraordinary troupe of Cirque du Soleil, Pickle Family Circus, and Moscow Circus veterans

who transform the mundane into the magnificent. www.birdhousefactoryshow.com/BoomTown.html

$35, $30, $15; Five College/GCC/STCC students and youth 17 and under: $10

Tuesday, Mar. 22 7:30 PM Concert Hall

WE FOUR: CELEBRATING JOHN COLTRANEJavon Jackson, tenor saxophone; Mulgrew Miller, piano; Jimmy Cobb, drums; Peter Washington, bassSaturday, Mar. 26 8 PM Bowker Auditorium

Legends and young lions come together for a concert that lovingly pays tribute to John Coltrane and the music of his time. Coltrane created some of the most innovative and expressive music in jazz history. Having worked with countless jazz musicians over the years, drummer Jimmy Cobb is probably most renowned for his contribution on Miles Davis’ recording of Kind of Blue. The evening’s program will include the music of Coltrane plus original material from the ensemble.$25, $15; Five College/GCC/STCC students and youth 17 and under: $10

Fusing ballet, modern, jazz, and ethnic dance, Philadanco exhibits sizzling energy and enjoys international renown. The centerpiece of this performance is Jawole Willa Jo Zollar’s new work By Way of the Funk set to the music of the Funkadelics & Parliament. This work offers a joyous celebration of 40 years of Philadanco’s contributions to American dance. www.philadanco.org$35, $25, $15; Five College/GCC/STCC students and youth 17 and under: $10

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DIVAHN with GALEET DARDASHTIThursday, Mar. 24 7:30 PM Bowker AuditoriumIranian-descended singer Galeet Dardashti leads Divahn’s edgy all-female power-house ensemble. The group performs traditional and original Middle Eastern Jewish songs infused with sophisticated harmonies, entrancing improvisations, funky arrangements and vocals spanning Hebrew, Judeo-Spanish, Persian, Arabic, and Aramaic. www.divahn.com $15; Five College/GCC/STCC students and youth 17 and under: $10

MAGIC TRIANGLE: AMIR ELSAFFAR’S TWO RIVERS ENSEMBLETuesday, Mar. 29 8 PM Bezanson Recital Hall

In 2007, jazz trumpeter Amir ElSaffar released Two Rivers, featuring a sextet of jazz (Rudresh Mahanthappa, Nasheet Waits, Carlo DeRosa) and traditional Iraqi musicians. The recording landed on many Top 10 of the Year lists. “This is new turf,” writes The Philadelphia Inquirer, “and it’s likely to be a lot for either culture to digest. Yet the feeling and eloquence that emanate from this sextet make the experiment worthwhile.” www.amirelsaffar.com$12; students: $7

MARIACHI LOS CAMPEROS DE NATI CANOWednesday, April 6 7:30 PM Concert Hall

The Grammy Award-winning Mariachi los Camperos—under the direction of Nati Cano and comprising the finest musicians from Mexico—takes the Fine Arts Center stage for a lively sensational evening of traditional music and dance from the Mexican state of Jalisco. They are beloved by audiences everywhere for their spirited music and high-energy performances. www.opus3artists.com/artists/mariachi-los-camperos $30, $25, $15; Five College/GCC/STCC students and youth 17 and under: $10

MAGIC TRIANGLE: MOSTLY OTHER PEOPLE DO THE KILLINGWednesday, April 20 8 PM Bezanson Recital Hall

Deconstructing jazz standards and original compositions, weaving in and out of styles erratically and often humorously, Mostly Other People Do the Killing is led by bassist Moppa Elliot. Writes The New York Times, “It’s a jazz quartet with a diligent grasp of history but an

anarchic take on convention.” MOPDTK features Peter Evans, trumpet, Jon Iragabon, saxophone and Kevin Shea, drums. www.myspace.com/mostlyotherpeopledothekilling$12; students: $7

RED BARAATSunday, April 10 4 PM Bowker Auditorium

Led by the omnivorous drummer Sunny Jain, Red Baraat is a fun, infectious Brooklyn-based band that deftly blends North Indian bhangra rhythms, rowdy brass-band energy, and konokol singing to create an explosive sound that’s “fun as hell” (Chicago Reader). The music is grounded by heavy-duty sousaphone bass lines, abundant percussion, and potent free improvising from trombone, saxophones, trumpet and bass trumpet. $15, Five College/GCC/STCC students and youth 17 and under: $10

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IN PERSON — Stop by the Box Office located at the Fine Arts Center Concert Hall Monday through Friday from 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. while the University is in session, 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. otherwise. Fifteen-minute parking for Box Office business is now available behind the Concert Hall via the access road off North Pleasant Street. Parking is also available in the visitor’s parking lot next to the Robsham Visitors Center on Massachusetts Avenue. Parking for mobility-impaired patrons, with a visible access permit, is available in the lot adjacent to the front entrance of the Concert Hall. Sorry, series orders cannot be filled immediately prior to a performance.

FAX — Fax your completed form downloaded from the website to 413-545-0132.

BOOKMARK OUR SITE at www.fineartscenter.com for a schedule of events, updates, and ticket information.

SEATING is assigned on a “best seat available” basis. Patrons wishing to be seated together must submit their order together.

SINGLE TICKETS — Not ready to commit to a subscription? Single tickets may be ordered now but will be filled after subscription orders have been filled as of July 23rd. Use the downloadable order form to order single event tickets or call 545-2511 or 1-800-999-UMAS. Single tickets for any Fine Arts Center event may be purchased online as of August 2, 2010.

FOR INFORMATION about pricing, group sales, gift certificates, single ticket discounts, parking and accessible services, call the Box Office or go online to fineartscenter.com/centerseries/generalinfo.

GET INVOLVED — Artist residencies, workshops, lectures, talkbacks—that’s what sets us apart! Please consider a gift (perhaps your 15% subscription savings) to ensure the Fine Arts Center’s mission of bringing the arts INTO your community.

BE AN E-PATRON — Visit our website at fineartscenter.com and sign up to be an E-Patron. List your email address on the order form to receive updates, Spotlight news, traffic advisories, and special ticket offers available only to E-Patrons. We won’t sell or share our list or bombard you with constant contact.

SPECIAL PACKAGED SERIES!

Buy any of these packages and save 25%!Available for Price Range A and B tickets only. You can add any other event to these packages and save 15%. College student, youth tickets and Price Range C tickets and are not discounted.

Wednesday, October 6, Bowker, 7:30 PMTyler Tyler by Yasuko Yokoshi

Tuesday, November 2, CH, 7:30 PMLar Lubovitch Dance Company

Tuesday, February 1, CH, 7:30 PMPilobolus

Thursday, March 10, CH, 7:30 PMPhiladanco Dance Company

DANCE PACKAGE Price Range A: $93.75

Price Range B: $75

Thursday, October 7, Bowker, 7:30 PMLionel Loueke Trio

Tuesday, October 19, CH, 7:30 PMChucho Valdes

Tuesday, January 25, Bowker, 7:30 PMCharles Lloyd New Quartet

Saturday, March 26, Bowker, 8 PMWe Four: Tribute to Coltrane

JAZZ PACKAGEPrice Range A only: $82.50

Monday, November 8, CH, 7:30 PMAmerican Seasons Project

Thursday, December 2, CH, 7:30 PM Cantus & Theater Latté-Da: “All is Calm”

Sunday, March 6, CH, 7 PMSt. Louis Symphony Orchestra

CLASSICAL PACKAGE Price Range A: $78.75

Price Range B: $67.50

Friday, November 5, CH, 8 PMShangri-La Chinese Acrobats

Thursday, January 27, CH, 7:30 PMBalé Folclórico da Bahia

Tuesday, March 22, CH, 7:30 PMCirque Mechanics in Boomtown

Wednesday, April 6, CH, 7:30 PMMariachi los Camperos

FAMILY PACKAGE Price Range A: $97.50

Price Range B: $78.75

Wednesday, October 13, Bowker, 7:30 PMHugh Masekela

Friday, November 12, CH, 8 PMMary Black

Wednesday, March 2, CH, 7:30 PMAcoustic Africa

Thursday, March 24, Bowker, 7:30 PMDivahn with Galeet Dardashti

Price Range A: $82.50

Price Range B: $76.50

Wednesday, October 27, Bowker, 7:30 PM Three Cups Of Tea

Thursday, December 2, CH, 7:30 PMCantus & Theater Latté Da: “All Is Calm”

Tuesday, February 15, , Bowker, 7:30 PM Samuel Becket’s Waiting For Godot

THEATER PACKAGE Price Range A only: $52.50

WORLD MUSICPACKAGE