University Theatre closes season with passion and poetry in ‘The Sins of Sor Juana’
Performances are at 7:30 p.m. May 2 – 3 and May 6 – 10 and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 4 at the John W. Wright Theatre.
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Anne Carson’s acclaimed adaptation of Sophokles’ classic tragedy ‘Antigone’ makes its Fresno premiere
Performances are at 7:30 p.m. March 28 – 29 and April 1 – 5 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 30 at the Dennis and Cheryl Woods Theatre on campus.
Read MoreAlumnus brings puppetry to life in world premiere adaptation of ‘Along Came a Dog’
The production will tour Valley and feature free public performances during Vintage Days on April 12 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Dennis and Cheryl Woods Theatre.
Read More2025 Rogue Festival welcomes Fresno State creative writers
Creative writers from Fresno State’s Department of English will headline the “Fresno Writers Live” performances at the 2025 Rogue Festival, scheduled for February 28 through March 8 in Fresno’s Tower District.
Read MoreUniversity Theatre dances its way into the 2025 spring season
The Contemporary Dance Ensemble will present six unique repertory dance works that explore themes of social activism, nonsensical rules and regulations, abstract visions infused with deep human emotions, family bonds, belonging and a nostalgic look at the 1980s.
Read MoreAnnual ‘Walk in Peace’ concert celebrates Black History Month and MLK
“It’s just such a special night. There’s an atmosphere that is created within this concert. It’s a night full of hope and peace. It’s a night for the community.” ~Dr. Cari Earnhart
Read More‘The Wild Called Maxx’ combines pop, jazz and art to reimagine classic story
Inspired by Maurice Sendak’s “Where the Wild Things Are,” assistant professor of trombone Dr. Russ Zokaites reimagines and modernizes the classic story with a twist.
Read MoreEnglish symposium examines translation as cultural and political force
Author, translator, and University of Virginia associate professor Carmen Lamas will deliver the keynote address for Fresno State’s eighth annual Students of English Studies Association symposium on December 12 and 13. The theme for this year’s SESA symposium is “Translations.”
Read MoreGrad student helps organize international linguistics conference at Fresno State
At the center of coordinating this event is Keira Colleluori, a graduate linguistics student who has worked tirelessly to ensure the conference runs smoothly.
Read MoreNixon, Reagan adviser Ken Khachigian to discuss his experiences ‘Behind Closed Doors’
A Central Valley native, Khachigian was Reagan’s chief speechwriter, trusted political adviser and “go-to” counsel for the president and first lady in campaigns and political crises.
Read MoreLandmark musical ‘Spring Awakening’ closes out University Theatre Mainstage season
The winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, told by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater through what “Entertainment Weekly” called “the most gorgeous Broadway score this decade,” “Spring Awakening” explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with a poignancy and passion that is illuminating and unforgettable.
Read More2024 Young Writers’ Conference spotlights alumni author
Singh Dhillon describes himself as “a Punjabi boy at heart” and said that his keynote address for the Fresno audience will include a reading from Sunny G’s opening chapter solely because it ends with the words “Fres-Yes.”
Read More‘AI or Not AI’ lecture series features top digital artists and thinkers
“I want our students and community members to be exposed to open-ended conversations throughout the two months of ten different workshops.” ~ Dr. Ahran Koo.
Read MoreSandra Cisneros headlines English Department spring literary lineup
Fresno State’s Department of English welcomes seven accomplished authors and scholars this spring for campus visits, including the pathbreaking artist Sandra Cisneros, winner of the Poetry Foundation’s 2022 Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize.
Read MoreLive performance of ‘Carmina Burana’ promises to astound
The opening movement, “O Fortuna,” is immediately recognizable as the backdrop to many scenes in movies, television and commercials, invoking drama unparalleled by other musical numbers.
Read MoreOpera stars Maya Kherani and Thomas Michael Allen perform at the 7th Art Song Festival
The Art Song Festival at Fresno State is not just an event; it’s a cultural expedition that spans three days of performances, masterclasses, competitions, lectures and discussions.
Read MoreFaylita Hicks and Benjamin Boone perform in ‘The Black Arts Lounge’ in celebration of Black History Month
This vibrant gathering will take place from 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, at the Leon S. Peters Ellipse Gallery, located on the second floor of the Fresno State Library.
Read MoreFresno State creative writing students perform at 2024 Rogue Festival
Fresno Writers Live will feature the latest poetry and prose from 24 emerging Fresno writers in five storytelling and spoken-word shows.
Read MoreJazz Festival concert features trumpeter and composer Dan Rosenboom
Mark Swed with the L.A. Times called Dan Rosenboom “a phenomenon.”
Read MoreQueer Rom-Com makes Fresno debut at University Theatre
A story of loss, love and redemption, Turner’s new comedy follows the world’s loneliest (and wittiest) single woman, Carlo, as she crashes her ex-girlfriend’s wedding to a man.
Read MoreCreative Writing Program hosts trio of October author readings
Fresno State’s Master of Fine Arts program in creative writing will host three author readings in the month of October — one featuring the program’s faculty authors, one a celebration of contemporary queer literature, and one welcoming back to campus an alumni author with three new poetry collections being published this fall.
Read MorePowerful drama ‘American Son’ opens University Theatre mainstage season
This thought-provoking play delves into the complexities of identity, race, and family, offering audiences a powerful and emotional exploration of contemporary societal issues.
Read MoreCineCulture brings free movie screenings back to campus
Those looking for Friday evening plans this fall can discover an enriching experience with CineCulture, as complimentary screenings of independent films are presented nearly every week throughout the school year. The screenings are back in person after being virtual since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The series will feature thought-provoking movies, each accompanied by […]
Read More2023 Undergraduate Conference on Multiethnic Literatures of the Americas features two keynote speakers
The 14th annual Undergraduate Conference on Multiethnic Literatures of the Americas (UCMLA) features keynote addresses from authors and scholars Shadab Zeest Hashmi and Dr. LeiLani Nishime.
Read MoreSymphony Orchestra and Opera Theatre combine to perform Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel
With its themes of love, family, and perseverance in the face of adversity, Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel” continues to captivate audiences of all ages.
Read MoreContemporary Dance Ensemble kicks off the spring season at University Theatre
Fresno State’s University Theatre and The Contemporary Dance Ensemble will present its spring dance concert, “Connections: 2023.”
Read MoreEnglish symposium traces hope across boundaries
Author and Central Valley native Manuel Muñoz will deliver the keynote address for Fresno State’s sixth annual Students of English Studies Association symposium on December 8 and 9. The theme of this year’s symposium is “Transcending Boundaries: Finding Hope in the Now.”
Read MoreStudents help non-profit dog rescue with recruitment and donations
“If life is drab, get a lab!”
Read MoreUniversity Theatre kicks off the season with Pulitzer Prize finalist ‘4,000 Miles’
After suffering a major loss on a cross-country bike trip, 21-year-old Leo seeks solace from his feisty 91-year-old grandmother Vera in her West Village apartment.
Read MoreFresno State Music Department announced the Fall 2022 lineup
Get jazzed up as the Fresno State Music Department presents its upcoming events for the Fall 2022 Semester.
Read MoreFall Art season kicks off with a faculty show
Every two years, faculty in the Department of Art, Design and Art History bring their favorite recent works for a special exhibit to begin the school year.
Read MoreCineCulture returns with virtual films for the fall semester
Attention film buffs! Experience groundbreaking films from artists worldwide through CineCulture at Fresno State. The course allows the public three to five days to screen the weekly movie at their leisure, then join in a discussion about the film at 5:15 p.m. on Friday evenings during the fall semester.
Read MorePhilip Lorenz International Keyboard Concert Series celebrates 50 years
“The unique experience of watching a master perform live music is transformational: One feels the vibrations, feels the emotion and hears the vital energy of life, flowing from the heart through the fingertips,” Fresno State President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval said. “For 50 years, the Philip Lorenz International Keyboard Concert Series has brought us this gift that elevates and revitalizes the soul. Fresno State is honored to host this community and international treasure.”
Read MoreModern Latine adaptation of Sophocles’ ‘Electra’ receives Fresno premiere
Fresno State’s University Theatre presents its fifth in-person production of the 2021 – 2022 Mainstage season, “Electricidad,” written by Luis Alfaro and directed by Gina Sandí-Díaz. The production is a Fresno premiere.
Read MoreFresno State Symphony Orchestra 3 welcomes guest conductor Tomasz Golka
The Fresno State Symphony Orchestra 3 presents a night of “Bohemian Romance” at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 5 at the Fresno State Concert Hall. Guest conductor Tomasz Golka will lead the orchestra while Dr. Thomas Loewenheim is featured on the cello.
Read MoreDr. Anton Belov returns to Fresno State for 5th Art Song Festival
“It takes three artists to bring an art song to life: a poet, a composer and a singer.” – Dr. Maria Briggs
Read MoreRoger Tatarian Symposium explores the growing role of local nonprofit news
A panel of top media professionals from around the country will engage in a discussion titled “Can Nonprofit News Outlets Save Local Journalism?” for the Spring 2022 Roger Tatarian Journalism Symposium.
Read MoreWalk in Peace: A celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Black History Month
In an annual tradition, the Fresno State choirs directed by Dr. Cari Earnhart and Fresno City College choirs, directed by Julie Dana, combine for “Walk in Peace: A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Black History Month.”
Read MoreHolocaust instruments to be played in ‘Violins of Hope’ concert
Dozens of men, women, children, elderly and sick were packed in each cattle car – so tight they couldn’t move. As the train pulled to a stop, the clunks and rattles gave way to the sound of an orchestra along the tracks. They had arrived at Auschwitz.
Read MoreUniversity Dance Theatre presents the first in-person dance concert in two years
Fresno State’s University Dance Theatre (UDT) will present “From the Top,” a student-produced and choreographed dance concert, under the artistic direction of Kenneth Balint. Performances are at 8 p.m. Nov. 18–20, 2021 and 2 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Lab School 101 Theatre.
Read More‘FluID’ ArtHop exhibit features Art graduate students
“FluID” will feature Fresno State studio art graduate students in an ArtHop exhibition at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, at the Fresno State Graduate Studios, 1419 M Street in Downtown Fresno.
Read MoreStonewall inspired concert features composer Benjamin Boone and poet Faylita Hicks
Presented by the Center for Creativity and the Arts, “Benjamin Boone and Faylita Hicks: Nobody Promised You Tomorrow Concert and Poetry Reading” begins at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, in the Phebe Conley Art Gallery courtyard. The outdoor concert and indoor art exhibit are free and open to the public.
Read MoreFOOSA to give the first public musical performance at Fresno State in over a year
Conductor Thomas Loewenheim leads a stellar string orchestra in a lush, romantic program full of passionate works from the early 20th century for the first public music performance at Fresno State since March 2020.
Read More‘All in the Timing’ streams levity to your screen
“Emerging from this pandemic, it just felt right to me to present a bit of fun layered with some serious notes, but not too serious.” ~ J Daniel Herring.
Read More‘Agony of Ecstasy’ production tackles gender norms
“The Agony of Ecstasy” is a compilation of four short plays exploring the performative aspects of gender norms and the power struggle at the heart of human relationships.
Read MoreContemporary Dance Ensemble celebrates 10th anniversary with first pandemic-era work
The production, which was filmed in the John Wright Theatre, will stream online at 7:30 p.m. March 12–13 and March 16–20, and 2 p.m. March 14.
Read More4th Art Song Festival features Grammy winning bass-baritone Gerald Finley, student singers, poets and composers
Two Fresno State poetry students and five music composition students have been selected as finalists in the fourth annual Art Song Festival competition which will take place on Feb. 26 and 27 on Zoom.
Read MoreChoirs combine in celebration of MLK, Black History Month
In an annual tradition, the Fresno State choirs directed by Dr. Cari Earnhart and Fresno City College choirs, directed by Julie Dana, combine for “Walk in Peace: A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Black History Month” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, February 26 on YouTube.
Read MoreComposer Dr. Joseph Bohigian to perform a piece inspired by the Armenian diaspora
Displacement and dispersion loom large in the Armenian collective memory, as seen through their music and the work of the composer and musicologist Komitas. A longing to reclaim elements of lost culture pervades the Armenian diaspora, where Home is reconstituted in exile.
Read MoreDr. Vahram Shemmassian to speak on ‘The Armenians of Musa Dagh: From Obscurity to Genocide Resistance and Fame 1840-1915’
Dr. Vahram Shemmassian, Director of the Armenian Studies Program at California State University, Northridge, will speak about his new book “The Armenians of Musa Dagh: From Obscurity to Genocide Resistance and Fame 1840-1915” at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb, 6 on Zoom.
Read MoreVirtual lecture with Eric Hacopian examines the Artsakh War and Armenia
Political consultant and commentator Eric Hacopian will participate in “The Artsakh War and Armenia: A Conversation with Eric Hacopian” at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Jan 30, virtually on Zoom.
Read MoreRiveting drama brings historic 1967 Detroit race riots into the spotlight
Fresno State University Theatre is pleased to announce the second virtual production of our 2020 -2021 mainstage season, “Detroit ‘67” online Dec. 4 – 12
Read MoreLecture explores the role of women in the Portuguese monarchy
The Portuguese Beyond Borders Institute invites the community to join Monique Kelley-Vallance, Ph.D. in Portuguese history from U.C. Santa Barbara, in a conversation on “Portuguese Monarchy: A Discussion of Gender and Power in the Portuguese Royal Court.”
Read MoreItalian Studies kicks off Fall 2020 Lecture Series with perspectives on love and video games
5 p.m. Nov. 24 on Zoom
“(E-)Life is (not) Strange”: Video Game-Based Foreign Language Learning in Higher Education”
Presentation focuses on ‘Portraits of Unbelonging: Photography, the Ottoman State and Armenians Leaving for America 1896-1908’
Dr. Zeynep Devrim Gürsel, associate professor of anthropology at Rutgers University, will give a presentation on “Portraits of Unbelonging: Photography, the Ottoman State and Armenians Leaving for America 1896-1908” at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 12 on Zoom.
Read More‘The Open Mind’ host discusses 2020 president race in virtual event
The Institute for Media and Public Trust at Fresno State presents a talk with journalist Alexander Heffner at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, live on Zoom. Registration is free, and the event is open to the community. In his talk entitled “The 2020 Campaign: Uncivil and Unwell in America,” Heffner will examine the critical role of information integrity in facilitating […]
Read MoreLonging, loss and hope; panel to explore fado music in California
Perspectives from Young Fadistas” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, on Zoom. To celebrate the 100th birthday of the “Queen of Fado” Amália Rodrigues, a panel of young Portuguese-American fadistas as we discuss fado music.
Read MoreArmenian Studies holds an international conference to explore the early Turkish Republic period
The Armenian Studies Program at Fresno State will hold a two-day conference on “The State of the Art of the Early Turkish Republic Period: Historiography, Sources, and Future Directions” at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, on Zoom and 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, on Zoom.
Read MoreKanzan visiting professor to give talk on conscription of Armenians into the Ottoman Army
Dr. Ohannes Kılıçdağı, the 2020-21 Henry Khanzadian Kazan visiting professor, will give his first public talk at Fresno State “‘Living together requires dying together’: Conscription of Armenians into the Ottoman Army after the 1908 Revolution” at 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 18 on Zoom. The event is free and open to the public.
Read MorePortuguese Beyond Beyond Borders holds virtual panel on racism and discrimination
The Portuguese Beyond Borders Institute in collaboration with the California Portuguese-American Coalition present “Racism and Discrimination: A California Portuguese-American Perspective” at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 9 on Zoom.
Read MoreVirtual lecture examines lament over the loss of Jerusalem in the medieval Mediterranean
Dr. Tamar M. Boyadjian, assistant professor of medieval literature at Michigan State University, will present “The City Lament: Jerusalem Across the Medieval Mediterranean” at 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 24 on Zoom.
Read More#FresnoWriters Live with Anthony Cody
The Fresno State Creative Writing Alumni Chapter presents #FresnoWriters Live, a virtual reading to celebrate the new poetry collection “Borderland Apocrypha,” the debut book from Fresno writer Anthony Cody. The reading will be held at 8 p.m., Thursday, June 25 on Zoom.
Read MoreCenter for Creativity and the Arts teams up with local organizations for 2020-21 schedule
For the 2020-21 academic year, the Center for Creativity and the Arts (CCA) is teaming up with several other local organizations to bring top artistic exhibitions, talks, and experiences that celebrate and commemorate different aspects of culture and history.
Read MoreYoung Writers’ Conference is a labor of love
March 25, 2020, was supposed to be a monumental day for Fresno State’s Department of English, as it was set to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its annual Young Writers’ Conference. But due to public health precautions for COVID-19, long-time conference coordinator Tanya Nichols had to do what so many artists have done during the pandemic — improvise.
Read MoreExecutive producer to discuss ‘Left on Pearl’ after CineCulture screening
“Left on Pearl” documents the 1971 takeover and occupation of a Harvard University-owned building by hundreds of Boston women. The ten-day occupation 888 Memorial Drive was led by local women demanding a Women’s Center and low-income housing for the community.
Read MoreOrganist Monica Czausz plays Fresno State in North American tour
A true rising star among classical musicians, Monica Czausz has quickly made a name for herself as one of the finest young American organists on the scene today receiving praise for her “artistic mastery far beyond her years” (The American Organist).
Read MoreCineCulture screens 2019 French animated film ‘The Swallows of Kabul’
The touching story of Zunaira and Mohsen, a young couple deeply in love during the summer of 1998 in Kabul when Afghanistan was under Taliban rule.
Read MoreRenowned Russian dramatic baritone, Dr. Anton Belov, to perform at Art Song Festival
A renowned Russian dramatic baritone, Dr. Belov has been praised by the New York Times as “A baritone with a rich mellifluous voice…Mr. Belove sounded particularly fine, singing with urgency and soulful pathos.”
Read MoreFresno State Wind Orchestra and Central High School Wind Ensemble to perform in concert
The Fresno State Wind Orchestra and Central High School Wind Ensemble will perform at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27 in the Concert Hall.
Read MoreDirector of Azorean communities to lecture on diaspora to the Americas
In celebrating the first anniversary of the Portuguese Beyond Borders Institute at Fresno State, Paulo César Câmara Teves, director of Azorean communities for the Government of the Azores, will talk on “Azorean diaspora – the migration of Azoreans to the Americas.”
Read MoreCongratulations to the winners of the Fresno State Concerto Competition
Six finalists will compete for the opportunity to perform as a soloist with the Fresno State Wind Orchestra and the Fresno State Symphony Orchestra.
Read MoreDr. Ari Şekeryan to give three public lectures on Armenians in the Ottoman empire after the genocide
The lecture presents an overview of the political and social developments that happened in the Ottoman Empire during the Armistice period and it explores how the Armenian community organized itself while facing political turmoil.
Read MoreSyrian American Medical Society president to discuss ‘The Cave’ following CineCulture screening
Dr. Ahmad Tarakji, president of the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) and producer Kirstine Barfod will participate in a discussion following a free screening of “The Cave” at 5:30 p.m., Jan. 31 in the Peters Education Center Auditorium next to the Save-Mart Center in the Student Recreation Center.
Read MorePhung Huynh’s ‘Resistance Aunties’ exhibition challenges perceptions of Asian feminine beauty
Through combining traditional Chinese iconography with popular American culture, Phung Huynh aims to challenge the viewer with both western-leaning and nonwestern-leaning perspectives.
Read MoreInterior design exhibitions highlight experiments in intelligent interiors
Two installations showcasing intelligent interior design begin with an artist talk by Robert Hagen and Glenn Terpstra at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 23 at the Alice Peters Auditorium, PB 191.
Read MoreDavid Ohannessian and the Armenian Ceramics of Jerusalem
Along the cobbled streets and golden walls of Jerusalem, brilliantly glazed tiles catch the light and beckon the eye. These colorful wares are iconic features of the Holy City. Silently, these works of ceramic art also represent a riveting story of resilience and survival.
Read MoreAuthor presents workshop on children’s books in Portuguese
The Portuguese author, illustrator and graphic designer Catarina Sobral will conduct a workshop with Fresno State’s Portuguese Language students at 4 p.m., Monday, Dec. 2 at Henry Madden Library room 2132.
Read MoreFresno State choirs present ‘Home for the Holidays’ concert
Jumpstart your holiday season with classics such as Hark the Herald Angels Sing,” “Carol of the Bells,” and “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” with the Fresno State choirs at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8 in the Fresno State Concert Hall.
Read MoreExhibition showcases Fresno State fine art students
The community is invited enjoy the best artwork from undergraduates in the Fresno State Fine Arts program during the 2019 Student Art Show. An opening reception and juried awards will held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10. in the Phebe Conley Art Gallery
Read MoreUniversity Theatre breathes new life into Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’
Shakespeare’s sparkling comedy of betrayal, courtship, lust, and mistaken identity. Updated to a modern time-period, old and young flee an erratic tyrant to dwell as happy exiles amid the welcoming “country copulatives” of a secluded forest.
Read MoreLocal poet Sam Pereira featured in Portuguese Beyond Borders Institute lecture
Fresno State alumnus, poet, and English teacher Sam Pereira will read selections from his lifetime of material and share insights during his lecture “Creating a Third Country: The Combining of American and Portuguese Cultures into Nuanced Poetry” at 6 p.m., Dec. 5 in the University Business Center, PB 191. Pereira has published six books including […]
Read MoreFall tradition returns with ‘Band Spectacular’ concert
The fall tradition continues as three of Fresno State’s finest ensembles unite for an evening of music both inside the Concert Hall and on the lawn outside.
Read MoreMariachi Espectacular showcases student bands throughout the Fresno area
The sounds of western Mexico come alive as the next generation performs folk favorites at 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 24, at the Concert Hall.
Read MoreFaculty and students join for an evening of Russian Art Song
Romantic songs and poetry reading mingle for a romantic evening of Russian art song at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 15 in the Fresno State Concert Hall.
Read MoreAlumna, flute professor Elisa Moles to perform a faculty recital
A prizewinner of national competitions and soloist in venues around the country, Fresno State professor of flute Elisa Moles will perform a faculty recital at 7 p.m., Nov. 8 in the Wahlberg Recital Hall.
Read MoreMusic by composition student to be featured in Horn Studio Recital
The Horn Studio Recital will feature a new composition for horns by Fresno State student Alexander Gooch.
Read MoreLead actor Amir Shah Talash to discuss film following CineCulture screening of ‘Jirga’
Directed by Australian filmmaker Benjamin Gilmour, Jirga is a touching modern morality tale about a former Australian soldier, Mike, who returns to Afghanistan to find and confront the family of a civilian he accidentally killed during the war.
Read MoreFresno State Opera Theatre presents a free showing of children’s opera ‘Lucinda’
A free on-campus performance of the children’s opera “Lucinda y las Flores de la Nochebuena” will be performed at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Concert Hall. Parking is $5.
Read MoreDr. Ümit Kurt to speak on ‘The Young Turks: Racism and the Construction of National Identity’
While there is an extensive body of literature addressing the foundations of Turkish nationalism and its racist aspects in the early Republican Era and contemporary Turkey, a significant gap persists in the critical period between 1911-1916, when the existence of the Ottoman Empire was at stake.
Read MoreFilm director to lead discussion following CineCulture screening of ‘Emma Peeters’
As a failed actress, Emma’s life achievements have thus far been quite unremarkable. She becomes fixated on the idea that she will commit suicide on her birthday.
Read MoreFresno State brings world renowned musicians for International Cello Festival
This year, Fresno State is proud to welcome Prof. Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi, one of the most notable musicians of his generation and respected mentor. He was Professor of Cello at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, President of the Toho Gakuen School of Music in Japan, Music Director of Kirishima International Music Festival, and is currently the President of the famed Suntory Hall in Tokyo. He is a recipient of the National Academy of Arts Prize in music by the Emperor, Japan’s Medal with Purple Ribbon, the highest honor in Japan, and was awarded Person of Cultural Merit in 2013.
Read MoreNeil LaBute’s raw, visceral, dark comedy ‘Fat Pig’ takes the University Theatre Stage
“Cow.” “Slob.” “Pig.” How many insults can you hear before you have to stand up and defend the woman you love?
Read MoreCineCulture screens short films ‘Lumpkin, GA,’ ‘Our Country,’ ‘Invented Borders’
Nicholas Manting Brewer, “Lumpkin, GA” director; Emily Grandcolas, “Lumpkin” producer and Mayra Flores, director of “Our Country and “Invented Borders” will join in a discussion following the screening of the three short films at 5:30 p.m., Oct. 25 in the Peters Education Center Auditorium
Read MoreSelections of ‘Carmina Burana’ to be performed at Fall Choral Concert
The Fresno State Concert Choir and Masterworks Chorus under the direction of Dr. Cari Earnhart, director of choral activities, will combine with two pianos and a percussion section to perform six selections from Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana” during the Fall Concert Choir at 2:30 p.m., Oct. 27 at the Concert Hall.
Read MoreFresno State big bands to open for trumpeter Ralph Alessi in jazz concert
The Fresno State Jazz Orchestra directed by Richard Lloyd Giddens Jr. and The Fresno State Jazz Ensemble directed by Les Nunes will open for trumpeter and composer Ralph Alessi at 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 29 in the Concert Hall.
Read MoreFresno State Creative Writing MFA faculty reading
The Master of Fine Arts Program in Creative Writing at Fresno State presents an afternoon with the Fresno State MFA Faculty as part of the Fresno Poets’ Association reading series, hosted by Brynn Saito at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave.
Read MorePlaying all the genres from classical to flamenco and rock
In 1974, a young boy sent in a mail order for the “10 Albums for a Penny” promotion from his TV guide. The rest is history.
Read MoreMusic Department presents Percussion Studio Recital
The event will showcase 27 percussion music majors and minor performing solos on marimba, timpani and snare drum.
Read More2014 Nobel Peace Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi featured in ‘The Price of Free’ screening
Hidden inside overcrowded factories around the world, countless children are forced into slave labor due to rising global demand for cheap goods.
Read MoreFlamenco, rock and jazz featured in two Guitar Festival concerts
The community is invited as we celebrate the rich diversity of music from an instrument with a multiplicity of forms and sonority during two Guitar Festival concerts.
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