2011-12 Events

Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra Fall Recital Series

  • Sep 30, 2011 7:00 PM
  • Portage Lake United Church

The Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra initiates its Fall Recital Series on Friday, September 30, at 7:00 pm at Portage Lake United Church.  With a Shakespearean theme ("Star-Crossed Lovers"), the performance includes sappy, tragic, and humorous vocal and instrumental selections.  There is no ticket price for the recital, but a $5 donation is accepted at the door.  There will be a reception after the recital. . . . [read more]

Turn on the Heat

  • Oct 13, 2011 7:30 PM
  • Rozsa Center

Houghton Turn On the Heat is a benefit concert to raise additional money for heat assistance for Copper Country residents in need.The visual and performing arts department is sponsoring this benefit concert for the Turn on the Heat campaign of Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly and St. Vincent DePaul.Music and entertainment will be provided by Boodie Creek, Tom Katalin and Krissa Somero, and Captain Woody Boogie and the Pirates of . . . [read more]

Tales from the Dark Side

  • Oct 15, 2011 7:30 PM
  • Rozsa Center

Radiant darkness descends upon the Rozsa Center as the KSO continues its historic 40th anniversary season with vivid orchestral tales of pure evil. . . . [read more]

Eric Whitacre

  • Oct 20, 2011 7:30 PM
  • Rozsa Center

Singers and instrumentalists from Michigan Tech will be joined by regional high school musicians for the first Michigan Tech Band and Choir Honors Festival. World-renowned composer, Eric Whitacre, will conduct performances of his music by the Michigan Tech Concert Choir, Superior Winds, and the festival band and chorus. Sponsored in part by the Mark Eugene Howard Endowment. . . . [read more]

Michigan Tech Honors Band & Choir Fesitval featuring Eric Whitacre

  • Oct 21, 2011 7:30 PM
  • Rozsa Center

Singers and instrumentalists from Michigan Tech will be joined by regional high school musicians for the first Michigan Tech Band and Choir Honors Festival. World-renowned composer, Eric Whitacre, will conduct performances of his music by the Michigan Tech Concert Choir, Superior Winds, and the festival band and chorus. Sponsored in part by the Mark Eugene Howard Endowment. . . . [read more]

Fuddy Meers

  • Nov 03 – Nov 05, 2011 7:30 PM
  • Nov 10 – Nov 12, 2011 7:30 PM
  • McArdle Theatre

The Tech Theatre Company presents a twisting, turning, hilarious mystery chock full of colorful characters. Join Claire, a victim of psychogenic amnesia, as she puts together the pieces of the mind-boggling puzzle in which she awakens each morning with no memory of the past.Fuddy MeersMichigan Tech Lode, November 17, 2011Fuddy MeersTechAlum Newsletter, November 7, 2011MTU has comedic play, Fuddy MeersUpper Michigans Source, November 2, 2011“Fuddy Meers” will make you laughMichigan . . . [read more]

Backstage at the Rozsa

Jazz Backstage in the Rozsa

  • Nov 04 – Nov 05, 2011 7:30 PM
  • Rozsa Center

An intimate setting on the Rozsa stage where the audience joins the bands for a true jazz club experience: The Jazz Lab Band and R&D Big Band in concert with Jaztec and Momentum. Great jazz, blues, funk, rock, Latin and originals!Backstage at the RozsaMichigan Tech Lode, November 10, 2011Share the stage with Tech JazzMichigan Tech Lode, November 3, 2011"Backstage at the Rozsa" Creates a Jazz Club on StageTech Today, November . . . [read more]

Mary Ann Beckwith Images Now And Then

Images Now And Then

  • Nov 11, 2011
  • Rozsa Gallery

Artist Mary Ann Beckwith presents IMAGES NOW AND THEN in the Rozsa Gallery. Opening Reception with the artist Friday, November 11, 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Free.Please join the Rozsa Center in welcoming the distinguished artist and Michigan Tech professor Mary Ann Beckwith as she opens a retrospective of her work in the Rozsa Gallery. Mary Ann is equally a painter and teacher with a passion for both.  She is a . . . [read more]

The work of Diana Magnuson

Guest Artist Workshop: Diana Magnuson

  • Nov 16, 2011 2:00 PM
  • Nov 16, 2011 7:00 PM
  • Nov 17 – Nov 19, 2011 9:30 AM
  • McArdle Theatre

Visual and Performing arts is proud to announce Diana Magnuson as the presenter for the November 2011 Guest Artist Workshop. Visit the Guest Artist Workshop page for registration, artist information, and event details.Free lectures are on Wednesday, November 16, from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm in McArdle Theatre.Workshops are November 17-19, from 9:30 am to 4 pm in McArdle Theatre. Register for workshop participation. . . . [read more]

KSO Fall Recital

Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra Fall Recital Series

  • Nov 17, 2011 7:30 PM
  • Portage Lake United Church

The Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra concludes its Fall Recital Series on Thursday, November 17, at 7:30 pm at Portage Lake United Church.  With a Shakespearean theme ("As You Like It"), the performance includes a wonderful variety of ensemble types, including brass quintet, string quartet, contrabassoon solo, oboe duet, and vocal solos.  Don't miss our last recital of the year!There is no ticket price for the recital, but a $5 donation is . . . [read more]

Synthetic Symphony

  • Dec 03, 2011 7:30 PM
  • Rozsa Center

The KSO constructs its own unique four-movement symphony by integrating symphonies by Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Dvorak, and Franz Liszt, whose 200th anniversary the orchestra celebrates with this performance.KSO Performs Synthetic SymphonyMichigan Tech Lode, December 8, 2011KSO Presents "Synthetic Symphony"Tech Today, November 29, 2011Synthetic Symphony - presented by the Keweenaw Symphony OrchestraMichigan Tech Lode, November 17, 2011 . . . [read more]

A Choral Celebration

  • Dec 10, 2011 7:30 PM
  • Rozsa Center

Join the Michigan Tech Concert Choir for a performance of motets both old and new, music of nature after the poetry of Octavio Paz, songs for peace, as well as traditional spirituals. There will be something for the whole family."A Choral Celebration" at the RozsaTech Today, December 7, 2011"A Choral Celebration!" at the RozsaMichigan Tech Lode, December 1, 2011 . . . [read more]

Jazz Club Cabaret

  • Jan 28, 2012 7:30 PM
  • McArdle Theatre

Jazz Club Cabaret featuring Jaztec, Momentum, and guests. Hot small group jazz for a cold evening."Jazz Club Cabaret" at McArdleTech Today, January 26, 2012Hot Jazz on a Cold NightMichigan Tech Lode, January 17, 2012 . . . [read more]

Almost, Maine

  • Feb 16 – Feb 18, 2012 7:30 PM
  • Feb 23 – Feb 25, 2012 7:30 PM
  • McArdle Theatre

With the solar wind electrifying the night sky, the residents of Almost, Maine experience mysterious life changing events, falling in and out of love and in again in this poignant and funny exploration of personal epiphany on a deep and snowy midwinter’s night. Presented by the Tech Theatre Company.Almost, Maine: Nearly HoughtonTechAlum Newsletter, February 28, 2012“Almost Maine” enchants audiencesMichigan Tech Lode, February 22, 2012Tech Theatre to Perform "Almost, Maine"Tech Today, . . . [read more]

Olsson New Work

William Tell Overture + Milt Olsson World Premiere

  • Feb 18, 2012 7:30 PM
  • Rozsa Center

After kicking off 2012 with Rossini’s equine William Tell Overture, the KSO proudly presents the world premiere of legendary KSO Music Director, Milt Olsson’s, latest composition for orchestra.KSO performs third showMichigan Tech Lode, February 22, 2012Olsson to premiere 'Dialogues' with KSOMining Gazette, February 16, 2012KSO Performs Milt Olsson CompositionTech Today, February 16, 2012Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra performing at the RozsaMichigan Tech Lode, February 7, 2012 . . . [read more]

Great Lakes Showcase

The Great Lakes Showcase

  • Mar 12 – Mar 31, 2012 8:00 AM
  • Rozsa Gallery

The Great Lakes Showcase is an annual juried exhibition of fine arts and crafts from local and regional artists. Awards are made to participating artists for outstanding achievement in a variety of categories.Visit the Great Lakes Showcase page for the Prospectus, exhibit information, the showcase director, and awards.This year the opening reception will be held on Monday, March 12, 2012, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in the Rozsa Center. . . . [read more]

Twelfth Night

Twelfth Night

  • Mar 22 – Mar 24, 2012 7:30 PM
  • Mar 25, 2012 2:00 PM
  • Mar 29 – Mar 31, 2012 7:30 PM
  • Apr 01, 2012 2:00 PM
  • McArdle Theatre

Orsinio loves Olivia. Olivia loves Cesario. Cesario (who is actually Viola) loves Orsinio. Cupid reigns in this cherished Shakespearean comedy where lovers are made fools as they strive to win the affection of their innamorati. “If music be the food of love, play on!” Presented by the Tech Theatre Company.Fights, wit and ShakespeareMining Gazette, March 22, 2012Shakespeare’s Twelfth NightMichigan Tech Lode, March 13, 2012 . . . [read more]

Don Keranen Memorial Concert

  • Mar 24, 2012 7:30 PM
  • Rozsa Center

Don Keranen Memorial Jazz Concert, celebrating 45 Years of Jazz at Michigan Technological University! Jazz Lab Band, R&D Big Band, Guest Artists, and the return of the Michigan Tech Alumni Jazz Band!Don Keranen Memorial ConcertMichigan Tech Lode, March 27, 201245 years of jazzMining Gazette, March 26, 2012Reminder: Celebrate 45 Years of Jazz at the RozsaTech Today, March 23, 2012Annual Memorial Concert is fast approachingMichigan Tech Loade, March 20, 2012Celebrate! Forty-five . . . [read more]

Spring Revels

  • Mar 31, 2012 7:30 PM
  • Rozsa Center

The Superior Wind Symphony is Michigan Tech’s premier Wind Ensemble featuring woodwinds, brass, and percussion instruments. The concerts offer symphonic thrills, innovative programming, fruitful collaborations, and exciting premieres. The Spring Revels concert will feature the music of John Williams from the original Star Wars Trilogy. The American Film Institute selected this score to the original Star Wars movie as the greatest American movie score of all time.Spring Revels concert is . . . [read more]

Student Art and Design Show

Student Art and Design Show

  • Apr 09 – Apr 20, 2012 8:00 AM
  • Rozsa Gallery

Visit the Rozsa Gallery to view artistic works by Michigan Tech students. Ceramics, sculpture, watermedia, drawing, audio, two-dimensional and three-dimensional design are all created during Visual and Performing Arts classes throughout the academic year.An artful showMining Gazette, April 10, 2012 . . . [read more]

Dona Nobis Pacem

Dona Nobis Pacem

  • Apr 14, 2012 7:30 PM
  • Rozsa Center

Spring Choral/Orchestral Concert  The Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra and Michigan Tech Concert Choir will join forces for a performance of Ralph Vaughan Williams' Dona Nobis Pacem. Based on poetry of Walt Whitman, Vaughan Williams' cantata is a fitting 150th-year commemoration of events from the American Civil War. The program also features mezzo-soprano Lara Neves and baritone Nathan HerfindahlDona Nobis Pacem, an emotional experience for allMichigan Tech Lode, April 17, 2012An exciting . . . [read more]

Chamber Choir

Chamber Choir Concert

  • Apr 21, 2012 7:30 PM
  • St. Albert the Great Catholic Church

The new Michigan Tech Chamber Choir will perform a Spring Concert of classical choir music. Admission is free and open to the public. . . . [read more]