Our Happy New Year to everyone is a month full of amazing talent!
Roshong Recital Hall starts Jan. 14 with a master class given by artists in residence, enhake, a talented quartet of musicians including our own Dr. Brent Williams. They’ll give a performance at St. Mark’s the next evening. Visiting voice instructor Kerry Ginger presents “Spirit of the Times,” an exploration of themes and ideas that have inspired each musical generation, from Bach to the present on Jan. 17. Toby Yatso, Broadway musical/cabaret artist, comes Jan. 22 to work with FLC students who auditioned last term, culminating in a performance Jan. 24. The following evening, the FLC Chamber Orchestra performs works the group will take on the road to perform at the Colorado Music Educators Association conference.
The Richard Ballantine FLC Visiting Artist Fund brings “Site Unseen,” by Anna Hepler, to the Art Gallery with an opening reception Jan. 22. At the heart of Hepler’s work is the thrill of making things and the excitement of training her mind and hand to manipulate unfamiliar materials. Hepler seeks forms in conflict – inflatable forms that breathe and are in constant motion, or latticed volumes that collapse perceptually in space. Quiet and intuitive, these restless sculptures are the molecular structure or alphabet with which she composes a visual vocabulary.
The Concert Hall has three diverse performances this month, beginning Jan. 9 with The Wailers and special guest, Mike Love. The Wailers were originally formed in 1969 by the late reggae icon Bob Marley, along with Bunny Wailer and Peter Tosh. They recruited the Barrett brothers – bassist Aston and drummer Carly – to record what would become a series of legendary records. Inspired by Rastafarian beliefs and an ambition to reach an international audience, these musicians are the pioneers of roots rock reggae.
The Peking Acrobats, a modern-day kaleidoscope of entertainment and wonder, will defy the laws of gravity and leave you spellbound on Jan. 13. Accompanied by an exotic, live Chinese orchestra, the 26-member troupe of elite athletes perform the 2000-year-old traditions with astounding grace and agility, offering a fast-paced, flawlessly choreographed show.
Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band moonwalks into town Jan. 19. Who’s Bad has earned its name by paying studious attention to Jackson’s every original groove and gravity-defying dance moves. They relentlessly elevate the legacy of Jackson, pushing themselves to raise the level of excitement and awe while embodying MJ’s mission to bring people of all races, genders and cultures together through music.
Purchase tickets for Concert Hall, Theatre Department and Music Department performances at the Durango Welcome Center, 802 Main Ave.; at www.durangoconcerts.com or call (970) 247-7657.
blaylock_sl@fortlewis.edu Shauna Blaylock is the Publicist/Event Coordinator for the FLC Music Department.
