TTU arts roundup for Feb. 9: TTU’s Derryberry Art Gallery hosts two Gallery Talks
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Winter is a popular time for music and art events at Tennessee Tech University, especially at the Joan Derryberry Art Gallery. Artists Mary Frances Gaynier and Jack Girard are scheduled to discuss their showcased works at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11, and Wednesday, Feb. 17, respectively.
Gaynier began experimenting with cut paper in 2001 and has been accepted into more than 60-juried national and international exhibitions, in which she has won awards for her work. She received a bachelor of fine arts degree from the University of Toledo in 1989, and she currently resides and works in Toledo, Ohio.
Gaynier’s work is often compared to Scherrenschnitte (scissors cutting), a traditional German art form where paper is cut with scissors into intricate, delicate folk art designs. Her exhibit will show until Friday, Feb. 12.
Girard is currently a professor of art, and the fine arts division chairperson at Transylvania University, in Lexington, Ky. He received his bachelor’s and master’s of fine arts degrees from East Carolina University.
Girard’s primary medium is collage, although he frequently works in paint, assemblage and installation. His work has been included in more than 300 exhibitions. His exhibit will run from Feb. 16 to March 20.
All gallery talks are free and refreshments are offered.
Appalachian Center for Craft
- “Static,” wood and metal installation by Brian Ferrell, continues until Feb. 18, Gallery Two.
- “Boys Toys,” mixed media/metals installation by Nathan Dube, continues until March 10, North Windows Gallery.
- The Bachelor of Fine Arts Juried Exhibition will continue until Monday, March 29, in Gallery One.
- The Artist in Residence Annual Exhibition, consisting of six current artists in residence, will be shown Feb. 28-April 12 in Gallery Two.
Backdoor Playhouse
- “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged),” 8 p.m. on Feb. 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 19 and 20. Matinee: 2 p.m. Feb. 20. Late Show: 10 p.m. Feb. 18.
Center Stage
- Chamber Orchestra Kremlin performs 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18. There will be a “Meet the Artists” session earlier that day at 11 a.m.
- The Fisk Jubilee Singers perform 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 19.
- The Core Ensemble—Tahirah Whittington on cello, High Hinton on piano and Michaela Parola on percussion—will be producing, along with Kim Hines, and performing “Ain’t I a Woman!” at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 1.
Film
- Film series “Eyes on the Prize: America’s Civil Rights Movement,” 7-9 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 11, Room 110, Volpe Library Media Center.
TTU Music
- TTU Symphony Band in Concert, 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 12.
- TTU Festival of Winds and Percussion Bands in concert, 5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 13.
- Holly Sanders’s bassoon recital is scheduled for 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 14.
- Jacob Vidourek’s oboe recital is scheduled for 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 14.
- Les McDonald’s senior trumpet recital is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 14.
- LeTara Lee’s junior voice recital is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 15.
- Professor Charles Decker’s trumpet students will be having a pops night at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 16.
- Whitney Pope’s senior flute recital is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20.
- Roy Adams’s senior student recital is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20.
- The Bryan Symphony Orchestra featuring Derryberry Concerto Competition winner Sara Rupe (clarinet) performs 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 21.
- The TTU Band performs 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 22.
- The University Orchestra performs 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 23.
- The TTU Jazz Ensembles will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25.
- The Mastersingers concert in scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27.
- Judith Sullivan’s faculty organ recital is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 28.
- Sara Rupe’s junior clarinet recital is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 28.
- Eric J. Willie’s faculty percussion recital is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2.
The Appalachian Center for Craft is located six miles off Highway 56 (Interstate 40, Exit 273) near Smithville. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. The Joan Derryberry Art Gallery is located on the first floor of the Roaden University Center and is open to the public from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Backdoor Playhouse is located in Jere Whitson Memorial Building. For more information, call 372-6595. Unless noted otherwise, all concerts are free and take place in the Bryan Fine Arts Building. The concert schedule is subject to change. For more information, call 372-3161.
