Campus Artist and Lecture Series (CALS)

2022-2023:  The Campus Artist and Lecture Performing Arts Series (CALS) returns!
And even better:  All of this year's events are free.

Tickets will still be required so as not to exceed venue capacity and will be available starting 1 month prior to each event.  For more ticket information, scroll to the bottom of the page.

CALS Event #1:  Project Trio -- Double bass, flute, and saxophone
     When and where:  Friday, September 30, 2022 at 8 p.m. in Old Main's Brown Auditorium
     While this concert is being offered as a part of Family Weekend programming, it is open to any who wish to attend.
                                 
          Combining the virtuosity of world-class artists with the energy of rock stars, Project Trio is breaking down 
          traditional ideas of chamber music.  The genre-defying Trio is acclaimed by the press as "exciting a new
          generation of listeners about the joys of classical and jazz music."
     Visit Artist website for more information about the group.

CALS Event #2:  La Cumbiamba eNeYe-- Traditional Colombian music and dance
     When and where:  Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 7 p.m. in Old Main's Brown Auditorium.
                                       
The powerfully rhythmic and melodic Afro-Indigenous-Colombian music of La Cumbiamba NY recreates the traditional open-air Cumbia gatherings known as cumbiambas, the ensemble's namesake.  Musical director Martin Vejarano says "the band's music features traditional sounds with a contemporary approach, all present in the bands' original repertoire."
     Visit Artist website for more information about the group.

CALS Event #3:  ARKAI -- Violin, cello, and percussion
     Award-winning, genre-defying electroacoustic duo of Jonathan Miron and Philip Sheegog joins with the unique versatility of percussive artist Jeremy Smith in this upbeat (and free) performance. 
     When and where:  Friday, March 31, 2023 at 8 p.m. in Old Main's Brown Auditorium
                                 
          ARKAI fuses classical virtuosity with the electricity of a rock band, the spontaneity of a jazz combo, and the beauty of a string quartet.  Percussive artist Jeremy Smith is an added bonus.
     Visit Artist website for more information about ARKAI.

CALS Event #4:  Around the World in 90 Minutes
     This presentation will be part of Earth Week 2023.
     When and where:  Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. in Old Main's Brown Auditorium
                                 
          Award-winning author Mary Essen's show features interesting facts, humorous stories, and the best of thousands of photos he took while traveling the world.  His high energy, seven continents, digital slide show is full of laughs, surprises and interesting facts.  Engaging and educational at the same time.
     Visit Artist website for more information.

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Ticket Information
     Tickets for CALS events can be picked up Monday-Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. in Corey Union, Room 406 starting one month prior to each performance/presentation date.  Not able to come to the office in-person?  Tickets can be reserved and then picked up at the venue starting one hour prior to each event.

Group Ticket Sales
     For information about group ticket sales/reservations please call the Campus Activities and Corey Union Office at 607-753-5574 between the hours stated above.

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 will be accommodated.  Advance notification would be appreciated to help us make your experience more comfortable.

Note:  CALS will also be resuming its trips to NYC/Broadway this year.  Details are on the "About CALS" website.

For information about any CALS event, please call the Campus Activities and Corey Union Office at 607-753-5574.