CALS Presents: The 2012 - 2013 Season
Lindsey Stirling
An American born violinist, musician, dancer, composer, and performance artist, Lindsey was a quarter-finalist on the 5th season of America's Got Talent where she became known as the "hip hop violinist." She is noted for her versatility, performing music from country to hip hop and combining violin with hip hop, dubstep, and shuffling. Through her unique style of playing, Lindsey strives to be a role model and to prove that you don't have to conform to be accepted. In her words, "the greatest Value comes from loving yourself for who you are." Visit Stirling's website.
This event is presented as a part of the College's Family Weekend programming.
Opening Act: Acoustic guitar player and songwriter McKay Stevens is a good friend of Lindsey's and his work complements hers quite well. An added and welcome addition to the evening!
"Her sunny disposition in pretty much every video she posts is kind of infectious -- it's clear she absolutely loves performing, and she transfers that joy to the viewer. Check out her YouTube channel."
- Robert Snow, Professionally Incoherent
When: Saturday, September 29, 2012 at 8 p.m.
Where: Corey Union Function Room
Cost: $5 General Admission.
All students admitted free, college students should bring their College ID with them.
Pre-school children admitted free as well.
Bharatnatyam Dancer Sonali Skandan
Bharatanatyam, the classical dance form of South India, embodies music, dance, drama, poetry, and mythology to create a complete and highly stylized artistic endeavor. Its roots date back to the 5th century A.D. and for the most part, this dance is a solo art form, historically performed in Hindu temples as a means of worship and devotion. Bharatnatayam is a confluence of many artistic genres; from dance to theatre to music and literature. Sonali is a passionate and accomplished disciple and combines powerful rhythmically intense footwork, graceful and lyrical postures, and dramatic story-telling. Visit Skandan's website.
". . . Skandan pays close attention to the details. Small, subtle movements are as much a part of the story as the large angular and sinuous shapes created by colorfully clad limbs in motion. Eye gestures, smiles of irony, and wistful tilts of the head make the movements of the cosmos visible on a human scale."
- Ethan Kanfer, California Literary Review
When: Sunday, October 7, 2012 at 2 p.m.
Where: Corey Union Function Room
Cost: $3 SUNY Cortland students
$5 General admission
Children 10 and under admitted free
Tahuantinsuyo
Tahuantinsuyo is a pioneer folk music group from the Andes and was formed by Guillermo Guerrero, a Peruvian native, in September 1973. Ever since, members of the group have been dedicated to the research and performance of the traditional music from the Andean countries that once formed the "Inca Empire" and which now comprises the countries of Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, and Colombia. Out of respect for their traditions, the group utilizes regional instruments and costumes during their presentations. Their message for all is: "Whoever you are, wherever you come from, you have roots and your own culture, learn to love and respect it to help keep it alive and teach your children to respect it and show pride for it." Visit Tahuantinsuyo website.
This event is presented to celebrate Native American Heritage Month.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE AFTERMATH OF HURRICANE/SUPERSTORM SANDY
IT IS INTENDED THAT THE GROUP WILL BE RE-BOOKED FOR NOVEMBER 2013
When: Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 7 p.m.
Where: Corey Union Function Room
Cost: $3 SUNY Cortland students
$5 General admission
Children 10 and under admitted free
Sachiyo Ito & Company
Sachiyo Ito brings East and West together in live Kabuki dance performances as well as delicate and powerful presentations of classical, traditional, and contemporary Japanese dance. Since 1981 Sachiyo and her company have been dedicated to creating a cultural bridge between the United States and Japan and have contributed to a greater appreciation of Japanese culture, helping to foster friendship and understanding between the two countries. Sachiyo Ito is a recipient of the prestigious "Foreign Minister's Award" from the Japanese Foreign Ministry for her work. Visit Ito's website.
"Miss Ito appeared to mix styles, combining Japanese formality with the fluidity of western modern dance. Movements were delicate and it seemed as if Miss Ito were about to dissolve into mist with each step."
- The New York Times
"Sachiyo Ito, an expressive and powerful performer, is, at the same time, touchingly delicate."
- The Village Voice
When: Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 2 p.m.
Where: Corey Union Function Room
Cost: $3 SUNY Cortland students
$5 General Admission
Children 10 and under admitted free
Dana & Kyle
Fiddler Dana Lynn and guitarist Kyle Sanna share an interest in classical, world, and experimental music, as well as deep admiration and respect for Irish music. Traditional tunes, original compositions, and improvised intermezzi are woven together by this Celtic music duo to create musical narratives that are both childlike and sophisticated and fully of unexpected twists and turns. Visit Dana & Kyle's website.
". . . Mysterious, playful, and charming with some lovely musical surprises. . . Excellent musicianship and skillfully fascinating arrangements. . . Bursting with creativity, yet still manages to convey a love for simplicity -- a remarkable achievement." - renowned fiddler Kevin Burke
When: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 7 p.m.
Where: Corey Union Exhibition Lounge
Cost: $5 General Admission
$3 SUNY Cortland students
Children 10 and under admitted free
Ticket Information
Tickets for the events can be purchased in Corey Union, Room 406, or beginning one hour prior to the performance at the venue. All performances are general admission seating.
Individual Ticket Events
Tickets for indivual events may be purchased through the evening of the performance pending continued ticket availability.
Group Ticket Sales
For information about group ticket sales please call the Campus Activities and Corey Union Office at (607) 753-5574.
Ticket Exchanges
All ticket sales are final; there will be no refunds or exchanges on tickets. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Access
Needs of patrons with mobility challenges are accomodated through special seating assignments. Advance notification would be appreciated.
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