San Jacinto College art student Michael James stops by a Juried Student Exhibition at the Central Campus art gallery. Photo credit: Jeannie Peng-Armao, San Jacinto College marketing department

 

San Jacinto College Central presents arts lineup for Fall 2012

Jeannie Peng-Armao -- September 5, 2012

PASADENA, Texas – It's that time of year when San Jacinto College opens its doors to audiences of music, fine arts, and theater.

This Fall, the San Jacinto College Central Campus presents three art shows; a ceramic sale that’s just in time for the holidays; plenty of music ensembles, including Grammy-award winner Victor Wooten; and theater productions that include crowd favorites like "Santa's Christmas Magic II: The Musical Sequel."

Families from across the Houston community are invited to these performances and exhibits, many of which are free of charge.

The following are upcoming arts, music, and theatrical events:

Summer Paint Exhibition
Currently on display through Sept. 21
Location: Central Fine Arts Gallery
Call for times: 281-476-1501, ext. 1376

“The Perils of Truly Sweet!!!" Dinner Theatre
Play only: 7:30 p.m., Sept. 5-6
Dinner and play: 6:30 p.m., Sept. 7-8
Location: Dinner in Slocomb Auditorium and play in the Powell Arena Theatre
Tickets: $10 general admission to play; $15 general admission for dinner and play; $13 for San Jacinto College students and employees to dinner and play
Contact: Box office at 281-476-1828

Ars Lyrica
7 p.m., Sept. 20
Location: Corbin Recital Hall inside the Monte Blue Music Building
Admission: Free

Faculty Exhibition
Oct. 1-26
Location: Central Fine Arts Gallery
Call for times: 281-476-1501, ext. 1376

Victor Wooten
8 p.m., Oct. 2
Location: Slocomb Auditorium
Admission: $30 in advance; $35 night of performance
Contact: 713-269-0865; www.brownpapertickets.com/event/261881

Wind Ensemble
7 p.m., Oct. 11
Location: Corbin Recital Hall inside the Monte Blue Music Building
Admission: Free

Choir Concert
7 p.m., Oct. 12
Location: Corbin Recital Hall inside the Monte Blue Music Building
Admission: Free

"The Pillowman"
7:30 p.m., Oct. 11-14
Location: Powell Arena Theatre
Tickets: $10 general admission; $8 for all who purchase and pick up tickets two days in advance of performance
Contact: Box office at 281-476-1828

John Roberts, Bartok Sonata for two pianos and percussion
7 p.m., Oct. 16
Location: Corbin Recital Hall inside the Monte Blue Music Building
Admission: Free

San Jacinto College Central Orchestra
2 p.m., Oct. 18
Location: Corbin Recital Hall inside the Monte Blue Music Building
Admission: Free

"American College Theatre Festival - Texas State II"
Times to be determined, Oct. 17-20
Location: Slocomb Auditorium and Powell Arena Theatre
Tickets: $10 general admission
Contact: Box office at 281-476-1828

Orpheus, student composers
7 p.m., Oct. 25
Location: Corbin Recital Hall inside the Monte Blue Music Building
Admission: Free

"3rd Annual SJCC Departmental Film Showcase"
7:30 p.m., Oct. 26
Midnight showing, Oct. 27
Location: Slocomb Auditorium
Tickets: $10 general admission
Contact: Box office at 281-476-1828

San Jacinto College Central Student Voice Recital
1:30 p.m., Nov. 2
Location: Corbin Recital Hall inside the Monte Blue Music Building
Admission: Free

Salon Exhibition
Nov. 5- Dec. 6
Location: Central Fine Arts Gallery
Call for times: 281-476-1501, ext. 1376

Woodwind Ensemble
7 p.m., Nov. 5
Location: Corbin Recital Hall inside the Monte Blue Music Building
Admission: Free

Steel Band
7 p.m., Nov. 12
Location: Corbin Recital Hall inside the Monte Blue Music Building
Admission: Free

Jazz Ensemble
7 p.m., Nov. 13
Location: Corbin Recital Hall inside the Monte Blue Music Building
Admission: Free

Brass Choir
7 p.m., Nov. 15
Location: Corbin Recital Hall inside the Monte Blue Music Building
Admission: Free

Orpheus
7 p.m., Nov. 29
Location: Corbin Recital Hall inside the Monte Blue Music Building
Admission: Free

Wind Ensemble
7 p.m., Nov. 30
Location: Corbin Recital Hall inside the Monte Blue Music Building
Admission: Free

San Jacinto College Central Orchestra
3 p.m., Dec. 4
Location: Corbin Recital Hall inside the Monte Blue Music Building
Admission: Free

Ceramics Club Sale
Dec. 5
Location: Central Fine Arts Gallery
Call for times: 281-476-1501, ext. 1376

"Santa's Christmas Magic II: The Musical Sequel"
7:30 p.m., Dec. 6-8, 13-15
2:30 p.m. matinees, Dec. 9 and 16
Location: Powell Arena Theatre
Tickets: $10 general admission; $8 for all who purchase and pick up tickets two days in advance of performance
Contact: Box office at 281-476-1828

A sneak peak of Spring 2013 includes "Seussical: The Musical!!” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20-23 and 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 24.

The San Jacinto College Central campus is located at 8060 Spencer Hwy. in Pasadena. For more information about fine arts programs at San Jacinto College, visit arts.sanjac.edu.

About San Jacinto College
Surrounded by monuments of history, industries and maritime enterprises of today, and the space age of tomorrow, San Jacinto College has been serving the citizens of East Harris County, Texas, for more than 50 years. The Achieving the Dream Leader College is committed to the goals and aspirations of a diverse population of 30,000 students in more than 200 degree and certificate options, including university transfer and career preparation. Students also benefit from the College’s job training programs, renowned for meeting the needs of growing industries in the region. San Jacinto College graduates contribute nearly $630 million each year to the Texas workforce. San Jacinto College. Your Goals. Your College.

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