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Mary D’Angelo
Performing Arts Center
Mercyhurst College | 2008-09 Season
Due to construction, access to the Mary D’Angelo
Performing Arts Center main parking lot is limited.
The map above illustrates alternate parking available
for events/performances. For questions or concerns on
parking availability, please call (814) 824-3000.
Construction of the estimated $14 million residence hall began this summer, with the
goal of opening in fall 2009. Situated parallel with Tullio Field, the four-story structure
willhouseupto318freshmenandencompassapproximately100,000sq.ft.
D’AngeloCenterParking
There are seven parking
areas indicated in red.
Directions from I-90
Exit27(StateSt./Waterford)toErie.TakeRoute97northforonemileto
junctionofRoute505.VeerrightandcontinueonRoute97northtoEast
38th Street.Turn right, four blocks to Mercyhurst College.
Directions from I-79
I-79 north to I-90 east to exit 27 (State St./Waterford).Take Route 97
north for one mile to junction of Route 505. Veer right and continue
on Route 97 north to East 38th Street.Turn right, four blocks to
Mercyhurst College.
On campus directions
Enter main gates from E. 38th Street; turn left onto East Main Drive
and follow it to the last parking lot. Or take Briggs Avenue (one block
east of the main gates); turn right immediately after the Mercyhurst
Bookstore (at the first curve). A brown pointed sign marks the drive-
way entrance to the parking lot at the Performing Arts Center.
Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center
Walker Recital Hall
Taylor LittleTheatre
Dear Patrons, 	
	 It takes years of dedication for a dancer to “fly” in the manner shown here.
Most of all, it requires a willingness to try something that seems downright daunting to
achieve. The moral here? If you don’t ever try, you’ll never fly.
	 Althoughmostofuscouldneverhopetoimitatethedancer’spose,we’reoften
equallychallengedbywhatseemtobedifficultgoals.Learninganotherlanguage. Losing
ten pounds. Traveling to far-off places. Eating different foods. All require motivation,
anopenmindand-iftheyaretoberealized,evenabitofchutzpa.Tryingisthefirststep
to flying.
	 The dancer’s flight is in the end a necessary leap of faith, a jump over hurdles
that often results in deep personal satisfaction. Last season alone, by experiencing the
richandextraordinaryvarietyofaward-winningartistsinmusic,dance,filmandlecture
at the D’Angelo Center, over 35,000 people from all over theTri-State region came away
with surprising fulfillment.
	 I invite you to take the leap, get your ticket and subscribe to our entire series,
thebestwayofensuringthatyouexperienceeventhoseshowsyoumightnototherwise
attend. Sure,there’sanelementoftheunknowninvolvedhere. Someoftheshowsmay
appear inaccessible. Others may lead you to doubt their capacity to be truly elevating.
My response to such hesitation? If you don’t try, you’ll never fly.
	 This season offers distinctive programming that will resonate powerfully
with patrons like you: individuals who share a passion for the authenticity, emotional
intensity, and intellectual challenge that only the best in the arts can evoke.
		 Come fly with us!
					 Michael Fuhrman
			 Director, Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center
Above: RastaThomas of the Bad Boys of Dance
Front Cover: Renée Fleming of the Metropolitan Opera
TheDirtyDozenBrassBand&TromboneShorty Hurricane Katrina ravaged their Gentilly neighborhood, but
the eight members of the 30-year-old Dirty Dozen Brass Band
remainundaunted.They’vevowedtobringthetruespiritofthe
Big Easy to each of their concerts. Bursting with spunk, their
exciting mix of be-bop, R&B, jazz and soul has reinvented the
brass band while preserving what the New York Times calls
“a sense of communal jubilation.” Taking the stage first is
Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews and his own backup band,
Orleans Avenue. This 23-year-old grew up in the fabled Treme
neighborhood of the Crescent City, often playing to passersby
in Jackson Square. Since then he’s been dazzling audiences
here and abroad with his exuberant virtuosity, movingWynton
Marsalis to say,“I’m his biggest fan.”
Friday, September 19 | 8 p.m.
Gold Circle: $40 	
Adult: $35
Senior/Student/PC: $30	
Youth: $15
MC Student w/ ID: $15
BalletHispanico
Fusing salsa, ballet, modern and Latin dance , the 38-year-old Ballet
Hispanico is widely recognized as the leading dance representative
of contemporary Hispanic culture in the U.S. Founded byVenezuela-
born dancerTina Ramirez, the troupe has brought its mission-driven
excitement to over two million appreciative fans. Its beautifully
fluent dancing captivates audiences with passionate expression and
adventurous choreography.
Saturday, October 4 | 8 p.m.
Front Row Balcony: $75 includes reception (seating limited)
Gold Circle: $40 	
Adult: $35
Senior/Student/PC: $30	
Youth: $15
MC Student w/ ID: $15
“Everything about Ballet Hispanico is smashingly theatrical—from the stunning
individuality and flamboyant, expressive style of its dancers, to its use of sets, lighting,
costumesandsound.”–ChicagoSun-Times
ThankYou to Sponsor
QuartetNewGeneration
The recorders played by the virtuoso musicians in Quartet New Generation come
in all shapes and sizes, capable of sounds you may never have imagined this
instrument could make. Up to six feet in length, these instruments neither look
nor sound like the recorders you may remember from grade school. Equally at ease
with classical Renaissance music or works by contemporary composers, QNG has
taken top honors at international chamber music competitions in Europe.
Walker Recital Hall
Friday, October 24 | 8 p.m.
	
Adult: $25
Senior/Student/PC: $20	
Youth: $10
MC Student w/ ID: $7.50
“The sound was irresistible, clicks, swoops and
swoons mixed in with twittering like birds or
insects.Therecorder…isaninstrumentclose
tonature.” –WallStreetJournal Visiting
Artists
Series
ThankYou to Sponsor
EnjoyaclassicalmusictripleheaderwhentheCityMusicClevelandorchestra
performs Mozart’s energetic ballet music from his opera “Idomeneo,” the
profounddialogueinSchumann’sCelloConcertoinAminor,andBeethoven’s
vitality-filledSecondSymphony.InJune2008,thegroup’sconductor,James
Gaffigan, was awarded the prestigious Helen M. Thompson Award for
Emerging Music Directors, from the League of American Orchestras and has
guest conducted orchestras in the U.S., Canada and Europe.
“Balances between strings, winds, basses and timpani were expert. Mozart
soundedasaliveasever.”–ClevelandPlainDealer
Sunday, November 9| 2 p.m.
Gold Circle: $35
Adult: $30
Senior/Student/PC: $25	
Youth: $10
MC Student w/ ID: $7.50
CityMusic Cleveland
ThankYou to Sponsor
Afamilyofeightextraordinarilytalentedbrothersandsisterswhohave
played together all their lives, Leahy sings and step dances with a rare
level of originality and musicianship. Raised in a small Ontario town
without a television, the group will put their delightfully distinctive
stamp upon a program mixing Celtic and traditional Christmas carols.
Rejuvenate your holiday spirit with Leahy!
“LeahymakesChristmasatruefamilyaffair!”-TheCalgaryHerald
Tuesday, December 9| 7:30 p.m.
Gold Circle: $40
Adult: $35
Senior/Student/PC: $30
Youth: $15
MC Student w/ ID: $15
Leahy:ACelticChristmas
ThankYou to Sponsor
NothingconjuresmentalimagesofthelandofGuinnessandgreenlike
Lunasa,describedbytheIrishEchoas“Ireland’sfinestall-instrumental
traditional band.” Their unique acoustic sound pairs flutes, fiddle,
whistle and pipes, connecting traditional elements of composition
and instrumentation with a surging rhythmic undercurrent. Opening
for Lunasa is Karan Casey, described by the Glasgow Herald as “the
most soulful singer to emerge in Irish traditional music in the past
decade.”Casey has the talent and musicianship to combine songs of
love, politics and Irish history, reinventing each of those genres with
her pure and haunting voice. Together, Lunasa and Casey bring to
life the very essence of Ireland, from the gritty and honest streets of
Dublin to the mystical, plush and scenic coast of Galway. Also, join us
after the show for a meet and greet reception with traditional Irish
fare provided by Erie’s own Molly Brannigans.
Friday, March 6 | 8 p.m.
Gold Circle: $35 	
Adult: $30
Senior/Student/PC: $25	
Youth: $15
MC Student w/ ID: $10
Reception: $15
KaranCaseyBand&Lunasa
ThankYou to Sponsors
Igudesman&Joo
What madcaps Penn and Teller are to magic, Igudesman & Joo are to music. They’re highly
trainedclassicalmusicians,butthey’realsocrazilyinspiredentertainerswhomaybeamongthe
funniest you’ve ever seen. Virtuosic violinist Aleksey Igudesman and classical pianist Richard
Hyung-ki Joo met at age 12 while attending theYehudi Menuhin School and shared the dream
of bringing classical music to a larger audience. They’ve chosen to do so with a marriage of
musicandhumorthatdefiescategorization.IfyouthoughtVictorBorgewasahootathispiano,
you’ll love the loony antics of Igudesman and Joo.
“…oneofthegreatlaughterbingesofrecenttimes.”
–Sydney Morning Herald
Walker Recital Hall
Friday, March 13 | 8 p.m.
	
Adult: $20
Senior/Student/PC: $17.50
Youth: $12.50
MC Student w/ ID: $10
Visiting
Artists
Series
ThankYou to Sponsor
BadBoysofDance
The nine members of the Bad Boys of Dance use physical prowess, raw
masculinity and technical perfection as they move to the rhythms of ballet,
Broadway, tango and hip-hop. Founder and featured dancer Rasta Thomas
wasonly12whenheappearedonaRussianTVspecialasoneofthe“Starsof
the Kirov”ballet. Incredibly, just four years later he won the coveted Senior
Gold Medal at the Jackson International Ballet Competition. When he and
the Bad Boys debuted in 2007 at Jacob’s Pillow, the rave reviews made them
THE hot dance group of the day.
Saturday, April 18 | 8 p.m.
	
Gold Circle: $40
Adult: $35
Senior/Student/PC: $30	
Youth: $15
MC Student w/ ID: $15
TheJazzMandolinProjectEarth Day 2009—a day to reflect on our relationship to the planet. The multi
media performance by The Jazz Mandolin Project will move you to do just that.
Group leader Jamie Masefield has created a unique combination of literature,
video and live musical accompaniment around “How Much Land Does a Man
Need?”, Leo Tolstoy’s superb short story about greed. Masefield screens footage
of American lifestyles and landscapes while he and his jamband quartet play
musical accompaniment and a narrator recites theTolstoy story. A self-described
“ongoing experiment,”the always surprising Project has come a long way since
1993 when it played monthly coffee house gigs in Vermont. Enjoy their latest
experiment while honoring the Earth.
Wednesday, April 22 | 7:30 p.m.
	
Adult: $20
Senior/Student/PC: $17.50	
Youth: $12.50
MC Student w/ ID: $10
Visiting
Artists
Series
ThankYou to Sponsors
Thomas Friedman presents“Geo-Greenism”
Sun., Sept. 14 | 7:30 p.m.
The New York Times foreign-affairs columnist will discuss an ambitious national strategy he
claims can help to save the planet from overheating, and make America healthier, richer, more
productive and more secure.
CornelWestandSusanNiemanpresent“RaceandReligioninthePresidentialElection”
Thurs., Sept. 25 | 8:15 p.m.
What roles do race and religion play in the current election? What do these roles say about
America as a society? CornelWest, a professor at Princeton University, and one of America’s most
provocative public intellectuals joins philosopher Susan Nieman to discuss these issues.
Thomas Keneally presents“Searching for Schindler”
Sun., Oct. 12 | 7:30 p.m.
Coinciding with the 15th anniversary of the release of the film Schindler’s List, the author who
brought the story of Oskar Schindler to the world’s attention recounts his journey and how it
changed his life.
Rabbi Benjamin Blech and Roy Doliner present
“The Sistine Chapel’s Art: Michelangelo’s Hidden Messages”
Mon., Nov. 10 | 8:15 p.m.
Two scholars reveal the secret messages found in the largest fresco painting on earth, located
in one of the holiest places in the Christian world. Learn how and why Michelangelo embedded
messages to encourage people to challenge the Roman-Catholic church.
Dr. Edward Hallowell presents
“TooBusyToPlay?WhyChildrenNeedToPlayinOrderToLearn”
Thurs., Dec. 4 | 8 p.m.
This special presentation focuses on how and why“play”creates confident learners. Dr. Edward
Hallowell is a child and adult psychiatrist who specializes in ADD/ ADHD and who also has ADHD.
Jim Cramer presents“Wall Street Confidential”
Wed., Dec. 10 | 8:15 p.m.
Host of CNBC’s Mad Money and markets commentator forTheStreet.com, Jim Cramer is a former
hedge fund manager.The Harvard University graduate founded Cramer, Berkowitz & Co., where
he had a compounded rate of return of 24% after all fees for 15 years he was with the company.
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General Admission $5
Mercyhurst College Community and
Temple Anshe Hesed Members: FREE (ID Required)
Temple Anshe Hesed
ThankYou to Sponsors
The Met’s groundbreaking series of live, high-definition performance transmissions
to movie theaters around the world expands in its third season. To meet increasing
global demand, The Met: Live in HD will present 11 transmissions in 2008–09, up
from eight. The HD productions will be seen in almost 800 venues and a number of
new countries in South America and Europe are joining the network this season.
Don’t miss the chance to experience the Met live at the Mary D’Angelo Performing
Arts Center.
ThankYou to Sponsors
Opening Night Gala
Mon., Sept. 22 | 6:30 p.m.
For the season-opening gala starring Renée Fleming, Music Director James
Levine and Marco Armiliato conduct fully staged performances of the second
act of Verdi’s La Traviata, the third act of Massenet’s Manon, and the final
scene from Richard Strauss’s Capriccio. Tenor Ramón Vargas and baritones
Thomas Hampson and Dwayne Croft join the soprano. Red carpet coverage
begins at 6 p.m.
Strauss Salome
Sat., Oct. 11 | 1 p.m.
KaritaMattilacausedasensationwhenshesangSalomeattheMetfor
the first time in 2004. She reprises her stunning interpretation of the
part, including her unforgettable Dance of the SevenVeils.
Adams Doctor Atomic
Sat., Nov. 8 | 1 p.m.
John Adams’ contemporary masterpiece explores a momentous episode of
modern history: the creation of the atomic bomb. Director Penny Woolcock
makes her Met debut with this gripping story that changed the course
of history. Baritone Gerald Finley plays J. Robert Oppenheimer, the title
character.
Berlioz La Damnation de Faust
Sat., Nov. 22 | 1 p.m.
RobertLepage,oneoftheater’smostimaginativedirectors,applieshisartistry
to Berlioz’s contemplation of good and evil. Using projections, Lepage has
created a vision for La Damnation de Faust that seamlessly marries art and
technology.MarcelloGiordanistarsinthetitleroleoppositeSusanGrahamas
Marguerite and John Relyea as Méphistophélès. James Levine conducts this
rarely staged masterwork.
Massenet Thaïs
Sat., Dec. 20 | 12 p.m.
Renée Fleming stars as the Egyptian courtesan in search of spiritual
sustenance. Thomas Hampson is the monk who falls from grace. Massenet’s
sensual opera is presented in a new production by John Cox.
General Admission
Front Row Balcony (seating limited): $30		
Adult: $18 		 Senior/Student: $15
Youth: $10		 MC Student w/ ID: $10
PucciniLa Rondine
Sun., Jan. 11 | 1 p.m.
Angela Gheorghiu and Roberto Alagna provide the star power to deliver this
ravishingromancefromtheworld’smostpopularoperacomposer.Gheorghiu
playsthekeptwomanwhogamblesontruelove,andAlagnaisthemanwho
makes her question the cost of her glittering existence.
Gluck Orfeo ed Euridice
Sat., Jan. 24 | 1 p.m.
Mark Morris’ acclaimed production returns. This complete vision for Gluck,
with choreography by Morris and costumes by Isaac Mizrahi, features the
artistry of Stephanie Blythe in the male title role. The alluring Danielle
de Niese is Orfeo’s adored wife, Euridice, who inspires the hero to face the
underworld for her sake. Music Director James Levine conducts.
Donizetti Lucia di Lammermoor
Sat., Feb. 21 | 1 p.m.
Anna Netrebko sings the title role of Donizetti’s fragile heroine for the first
timeattheMet,withtenorRolandoVillazóninthepartofherlover,Edgardo.
Baritone Mariusz Kwiecien is her tyrannical brother. Mary Zimmerman’s hit
production is staged as aVictorian ghost story.
Puccini Madama Butterfly
Sat., March 7 | 1 p.m.
Cristina Gallardo-Domâs returns to the title role of Anthony Minghella’s
stunning production, a new classic of the Met repertory, opposite Marcello
Giordani. Featuring a reception catered by Make It Fabulous.
Bellini La Sonnambula
Sat., March 21 | 1 p.m.
MaryZimmerman,whodirectedNatalieDessayinlastseason’shitproduction
of Lucia di Lammermoor, underlines La Sonnambula’s dual elements of
sleep and wakefulness in an intriguing staging set in the present. Bellini’s
hauntingly lyrical score soars as performed by Dessay and Juan Diego Flórez.
Rossini La Cenerentola
Sat., May 9 | 12:30 p.m.
Hot on the heels of her triumphant Met debut as Rosina in last season’s Il
BarbierediSiviglia,ElīnaGarančaportraysanotherRossinicharmerinthisbel
canto Cinderella story. Lawrence Brownlee is her Prince Charming. Veteran
baritone Alessandro Corbelli demonstrates his impeccable comic timing to
match the gravitas of Met favorite John Relyea.
Young@Heart
September 10
Docu | English | 1 hr 47 min
This documentary follows a New
Englandseniorcitizens’chorusthathas
delighted audiences worldwide with
their covers of songs by everyone from
The Clash to Coldplay.
TheBand’sVisit
September 17
Comedy | English | 1 hr 27 min
A band comprised of members of the
Egyptian police force head to Israel
to play at the inaugural ceremony
of an Arab arts center, only to find
themselves lost in the wrong town.
TheCounterfeiters
September 24
Drama | German | 1 hr 38 min
True story of the largest counterfeiting
operationinhistory.Thefilmfollowsthe
king of counterfeiters who helped the
Nazis organize the operation in order to
finance the war effort.
TimesandWinds
October 1
Drama |Turkish | 1 hr 51 min
TimesandWindsoffersanunforgettable
glimpseofruralIslamiclifethatisatonce
timeless, out of time and transfixed, like
so many works of its kind, by the futile
search for lost time.
DareNotWalkAlone
October 8
Docu | English | 1 hr 23 min
The story of civil rights supporters in
1964 in Saint Augustine, Fla., and the
inequalities that persist to this day.
Director Jeremy Dean will introduce the
film and host a discussion following the
screening.
TheVisitor
October 15
Comedy | English | 1 hr 43 min
A widowed college professor returns to
NYC to find a young couple, who turn
out to be illegal immigrants, living in his
apartment.
The Guelcher
Film Series
The only active movie house in Erie showing the
best in foreign, independent and documentary films!
General Admission
Adult: $5
Senior/Student: $4
President’s Cardholder: $3
MC Student w/ ID: FREE
Uncounted
October 22
Docu | English | 1 hr 21 min
This explosive documentary examines
electionfraudandhoweasyitistochange
electionoutcomesandundermineelection
integrity across the nation. Director David
Earnhardt will introduce the film and host
a discussion following the screening.
Priceless
October 29
Comedy | French | 1 hr 44 min
Through a case of mistaken identity, a
younggolddiggerwoosamild-mannered
bartender thinking he's a wealthy suitor.
Schism
November 5
Drama | English | 1 hr 49 min
Directed by Erie native John C. Lyons,
Schism is a story of one man's descent
into the world of Alzheimer’s. Lyons’ will
introduce the film and host a discussion
following the screening.
TellNoOne
November 12
Thriller | French | 2 hrs 5 min
Based on the best-selling book about a
pediatricianwhoagainbecomesasuspect
in his wife’s murder when two bodies
are found near the scene of the original
crime.
And When Did You Last See
YourFather?
November 19
Drama | English | 1 hr 32 min
And When Did You Last See Your Father?
is an unflinching exploration of a father
and son relationship, as a son deals with
his father’s terminal illness and imminent
death.
TheEdgeofHeaven
December 3
Drama | German | 2 hrs 2 min
ATurkish man travels to Istanbul to find the
daughter of his father's former girlfriend
after her accidental death.
InSearchofaMidnightKiss
December 10
Comedy | English | 1 hr 30 min
This funny and bittersweet look at love and
modern romance follows an aspiring writer
who is persuaded by his friend to post a
personal ad on Craig's List.
Films showWednesdays at 2 & 8p.m.
Films subject to change without notice
All foreign films are English subtitled
For more info call the box office at (814) 824-3000
The department presents over 60 events annually,
including a full-length opera and musical, orchestral
concerts, wind ensembles, jazz and choral concerts,
master classes, and student and faculty solo recitals.
For more information on the exciting season please
visit us at our web site, www.mercyhurst.edu.,
following links to the music program and music@
mercyhurst.edu, or call us at 814-824-2394.
Sweet Charity
March 20 & 21, 2009 | 8 p.m.
March 22, 2009 | 2 p.m.
Based on the book by Neil Simon, Sweet Charity is the delightful
storyofadancehallhostesswhomakesallthewrongchoicesinlove.
This warm and happy, song and dance classic features music by Cy
Coleman and lyrics by Dorothy Fields. Directed by David Matthews.
Don Giovanni
April 3, 2009 | 8 p.m.
April 5, 2009 | 2 p.m.
Considered to be Mozart’s greatest opera, Don Giovanni follows the
exploits of Seville’s infamous Don Juan. Directed by Louisa Jonason,
this fully staged production features a full orchestra led by D’Angelo
Department of Music’s orchestra conductor, Stephen Colantti.
TheD’AngeloDepartmentofMusic
2008-2009Season
TheMercyhurstDancers
DanceDepartmentSeason2008-2009
BallettoBroadway
Oct.25,2008|2p.m.&7p.m.
Oct.26,2008|2p.m.
AmultidanceeveningwhereballetmeetsBroadwaywith
classicssuchasGrease,GuysandDollsandTheTapDance
Kidsidebysidewithtraditionalballetchoreographyfrom
theRoyalDanishBallet.
RawEdgesXI
Feb.7,2009 |2p.m.&7p.m.
Feb.8,2009|2p.m.
Take-a-Break,moderatedbyAssistantProfessor,Mark
Santillano,isabehind-the-sceneschoreographerchatthat
addsatwisttothis11thannualeveningofcutting-edge,new
worksbyinnovativeemergingchoreographers.
Giselle
May2,2009 |2p.m.&7p.m.
May3,2009|2p.m.
Thislavish,full-lengthstoryballetisdrenchedindeception,deathand
everlastinglove. MuchlikeRomeoandJuliet,thisromantictaleisa
treasuretobeenjoyedbytheentirefamily.
TheDanceDepartment’smissionistogenerateleadershipforthedancefield
througharigorousB.A.programemphasizingthedevelopmentofprofessional
dancers,teachers,choreographers,andartsadministrators. Centered
aroundacurriculumthatfocusesonclassicalballetsupportedby
modern,jazzandtap,theMercyhurstDancersalsoenjoyprofessional
performanceopportunitiesincludingaffiliationswithLakeErieBallet,
SoMarDanceWorksandErieBayfrontDance. Alumsperformwith
professionalcompaniesthroughouttheUnitedStatesandin
Europe.Formoreinformationvisitourwebsiteat
http://dance.mercyhurst.eduorcall814-824-2556.
SarahJames‘07
NorthCarolinaDanceTheatre
PhotoCourtesyofMarkSantillanoAdult$15	|Senior/Student$12.50|PC$7.50|Youth15&under$5|MCStudent$1
Instead of treating the one you love to the typical dinner-
and-a-movie fare this Valentine’s Day, why not think
outside the box of chocolates and enjoy a night out with
the romantic sounds of Robin McKelle? While giving an
appropriate nod to America’s postwar jazz greats, McKelle
approaches their music in a distinctly contemporary
fashion.With one note, McKelle evokes old-world romance
and style by mixing saucy swing and emotional ballads.
While she’s soloed with the Boston Pops and headlined at
theBlueNote,she’llbebackedbyherownbandatthePAC,
providingaperfectnightoutforthosewhoareinthemood
for love.
“Shehasavoicetolivefor.”–JazzMonthly
Saturday, February 14 | 8 p.m.
Gold Circle: $40 	
Adult: $35
Senior/Student/PC: $30	
Youth: $15
MC Student w/ ID: $10
RobinMcKelleQuartet
ThankYou to Sponsors
CummingsArtGalleryExhibitCalendar2008-2009
PicturingFaith:
ANationalPhotographicExhibit
Aug.22-Sept.18,2008
OpeningReceptionSept.4,2008|7p.m.
Collectedworkfromthelast100yearsdepicts
faith as seen by the camera.
Dinosaur Fossils
Sept.30-Oct.16,2008
OpeningReceptionSept.30,2008|7p.m.
Dynamic fossils and casts from Michael and
Barbara Sincak, illustrating the history of life
on Earth.
Defining Edge: Kerr + Bush
Oct.23-Nov.30,2008
OpeningReceptionOct.23,2008|7p.m.
Two national artists exhibit their approach
to two dimensional work. (Note: Nov. 13 - 30,
by appointment only.)
MCFacultyExhibit
Dec.4,2008-January4,2009
OpeningReceptionDec.4,2008|7p.m.
Mercyhurst art faculty shows recently
completed work. (Note: Dec. 20 - Jan. 4, by
appointment only.)
It’s About Dance
Jan.8 -Feb.1,2009
OpeningReceptionJan.15,2009|7p.m.
Group photography exhibit featuring dance
as a theme.
Juried Student Show
Feb.6 -March 8,2009
OpeningReceptionFeb.12,2009|7p.m.
Mercyhurst art students show regionally
juried works. (Note: Feb 20 - 27, by
appointment only.)
MC Senior Student Art Show
March14-April 5,2009
OpeningReceptionMarch14,2009|7p.m.
Graduating students display their art and
intentions for their futures.
ErieCountyArtFaculty
April15-May3,2009
OpeningReceptionApril16,2009|7p.m.
Work from elementary and secondary area
educators is shown.
MC Interior Design Student Show
May7-May24,2009
OpeningReceptionTBA
Students exhibit their solutions for effectively
placing the human within work and living
spaces.
Gallery Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Sunday 2 p.m - 5 p.m.
Thursday: 2 p.m. - 5p.m. & 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
“TakeYour Seat “
at the Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center
“Take Your Seat, Ladies and Gentlemen” has taken on a whole new
meaning at Mercyhurst College, as we invite you to become a permanent“fixture”of
the Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center. Sponsor a seat in the Center for $300 and
receive an attractive bronzed nameplate, which will be permanently mounted on a
seat in the Center.
Thistax-deductibledonationwillpubliclyacknowledgeyourcommitmenttotheartsandthecollege.
For more information on“TakeYour Seat,”please refer to the order form located in the center of the
brochure. Please note sponsorship of a seat does not constitute a performance reservation.
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Box Office Hours:
Monday					 Saturday
10 a.m.– Noon					 11a.m. – 3 p.m.
Tuesday – Friday 				 60 minutes prior to each performance.
10 a.m. – Noon and 1 p.m.– 5 p.m.		 Hours are subject to change based on college breaks and holidays.
September
10	 Film 	 Young@Heart
14	 Lecture	 92Y:Thomas Friedman
17	 Film	 The Band’sVisit
19 	 Jazz	 The DirtyDozenBrassBand	
		 &Trombone Shorty
22	 Met: HD	 Opening Night
24	 Film	 The Counterfeiters
25	 Lecture	 92Y: CornelWest
October
1	 Film	 Times andWinds
4 	 Dance	 Ballet Hispanico
8 	 Film	 Dare NotWalk Alone
11 	 Met: HD	 Salome
12	 Lecture	 92Y: Keneally
15	 Film	 TheVisitor
22	 Film	Uncounted
24 	 Classical	Quartet New Generation
29 	 Film	 Priceless
November
5	 Film	 Schism
8	 Met: HD	 Doctor Atomic
9	 Classical	 CityMusic Cleveland
November (cont.)
10	 Lecture	 92Y: Blech & Doliner
12	 Film	 Tell No One
19	 Film	 AndWhen DidYou Last
		 SeeYour Father?
22	 Met: HD	 La Damnation de Faust
December
3	 Film	 The Edge of Heaven
4	 Lecture	 92Y:“Too Busy to Play?”
9 	 Holiday	 Leahy: A Celtic Christmas
10 	 Film 	 In Search of a Midnight Kiss
10	 Lecture	 92Y: Jim Cramer
20 	 Met: HD	 Thaïs
January
11	 Met: HD	 La Rondine
24	 Met: HD	 Orfeo ed Euridice
28	 Film 	 TBA
February
4	 Film 	 TBA	
11	 Film 	 TBA	
14	 Jazz	 Robin McKelle Quartet
18	 Film 	 TBA
21	 Met: HD	 Lucia di Lammermoor
25	 Film 	 TBA
March
4	 Film 	 TBA
6	 Irish	 KaranCaseyBand
		 &Lunasa
7	 Met: HD	 Madama Butterfly
11	 Film 	 TBA
13	 Classical	Igudesman & Joo
18	 Film 	 TBA
21	 Film 	 La Sonnambula
25	 Film 	 TBA
April
8	 Film 	 TBA
15	 Film	 TBA
18	 Dance	 Bad Boys of Dance
22	 Jazz	 Jazz Mandolin
		 Project
May
6	 Film	 TBA
9	 Met: HD	 La Cenerentola
13	 Film 	 TBA
20	 Film	 TBA
27	 Film 	 TBA
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  • 1. Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center Mercyhurst College | 2008-09 Season
  • 2. Due to construction, access to the Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center main parking lot is limited. The map above illustrates alternate parking available for events/performances. For questions or concerns on parking availability, please call (814) 824-3000. Construction of the estimated $14 million residence hall began this summer, with the goal of opening in fall 2009. Situated parallel with Tullio Field, the four-story structure willhouseupto318freshmenandencompassapproximately100,000sq.ft. D’AngeloCenterParking There are seven parking areas indicated in red. Directions from I-90 Exit27(StateSt./Waterford)toErie.TakeRoute97northforonemileto junctionofRoute505.VeerrightandcontinueonRoute97northtoEast 38th Street.Turn right, four blocks to Mercyhurst College. Directions from I-79 I-79 north to I-90 east to exit 27 (State St./Waterford).Take Route 97 north for one mile to junction of Route 505. Veer right and continue on Route 97 north to East 38th Street.Turn right, four blocks to Mercyhurst College. On campus directions Enter main gates from E. 38th Street; turn left onto East Main Drive and follow it to the last parking lot. Or take Briggs Avenue (one block east of the main gates); turn right immediately after the Mercyhurst Bookstore (at the first curve). A brown pointed sign marks the drive- way entrance to the parking lot at the Performing Arts Center. Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center Walker Recital Hall Taylor LittleTheatre
  • 3. Dear Patrons, It takes years of dedication for a dancer to “fly” in the manner shown here. Most of all, it requires a willingness to try something that seems downright daunting to achieve. The moral here? If you don’t ever try, you’ll never fly. Althoughmostofuscouldneverhopetoimitatethedancer’spose,we’reoften equallychallengedbywhatseemtobedifficultgoals.Learninganotherlanguage. Losing ten pounds. Traveling to far-off places. Eating different foods. All require motivation, anopenmindand-iftheyaretoberealized,evenabitofchutzpa.Tryingisthefirststep to flying. The dancer’s flight is in the end a necessary leap of faith, a jump over hurdles that often results in deep personal satisfaction. Last season alone, by experiencing the richandextraordinaryvarietyofaward-winningartistsinmusic,dance,filmandlecture at the D’Angelo Center, over 35,000 people from all over theTri-State region came away with surprising fulfillment. I invite you to take the leap, get your ticket and subscribe to our entire series, thebestwayofensuringthatyouexperienceeventhoseshowsyoumightnototherwise attend. Sure,there’sanelementoftheunknowninvolvedhere. Someoftheshowsmay appear inaccessible. Others may lead you to doubt their capacity to be truly elevating. My response to such hesitation? If you don’t try, you’ll never fly. This season offers distinctive programming that will resonate powerfully with patrons like you: individuals who share a passion for the authenticity, emotional intensity, and intellectual challenge that only the best in the arts can evoke. Come fly with us! Michael Fuhrman Director, Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center Above: RastaThomas of the Bad Boys of Dance Front Cover: Renée Fleming of the Metropolitan Opera
  • 4. TheDirtyDozenBrassBand&TromboneShorty Hurricane Katrina ravaged their Gentilly neighborhood, but the eight members of the 30-year-old Dirty Dozen Brass Band remainundaunted.They’vevowedtobringthetruespiritofthe Big Easy to each of their concerts. Bursting with spunk, their exciting mix of be-bop, R&B, jazz and soul has reinvented the brass band while preserving what the New York Times calls “a sense of communal jubilation.” Taking the stage first is Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews and his own backup band, Orleans Avenue. This 23-year-old grew up in the fabled Treme neighborhood of the Crescent City, often playing to passersby in Jackson Square. Since then he’s been dazzling audiences here and abroad with his exuberant virtuosity, movingWynton Marsalis to say,“I’m his biggest fan.” Friday, September 19 | 8 p.m. Gold Circle: $40 Adult: $35 Senior/Student/PC: $30 Youth: $15 MC Student w/ ID: $15
  • 5.
  • 6. BalletHispanico Fusing salsa, ballet, modern and Latin dance , the 38-year-old Ballet Hispanico is widely recognized as the leading dance representative of contemporary Hispanic culture in the U.S. Founded byVenezuela- born dancerTina Ramirez, the troupe has brought its mission-driven excitement to over two million appreciative fans. Its beautifully fluent dancing captivates audiences with passionate expression and adventurous choreography. Saturday, October 4 | 8 p.m. Front Row Balcony: $75 includes reception (seating limited) Gold Circle: $40 Adult: $35 Senior/Student/PC: $30 Youth: $15 MC Student w/ ID: $15 “Everything about Ballet Hispanico is smashingly theatrical—from the stunning individuality and flamboyant, expressive style of its dancers, to its use of sets, lighting, costumesandsound.”–ChicagoSun-Times ThankYou to Sponsor
  • 7.
  • 8. QuartetNewGeneration The recorders played by the virtuoso musicians in Quartet New Generation come in all shapes and sizes, capable of sounds you may never have imagined this instrument could make. Up to six feet in length, these instruments neither look nor sound like the recorders you may remember from grade school. Equally at ease with classical Renaissance music or works by contemporary composers, QNG has taken top honors at international chamber music competitions in Europe. Walker Recital Hall Friday, October 24 | 8 p.m. Adult: $25 Senior/Student/PC: $20 Youth: $10 MC Student w/ ID: $7.50 “The sound was irresistible, clicks, swoops and swoons mixed in with twittering like birds or insects.Therecorder…isaninstrumentclose tonature.” –WallStreetJournal Visiting Artists Series ThankYou to Sponsor
  • 9. EnjoyaclassicalmusictripleheaderwhentheCityMusicClevelandorchestra performs Mozart’s energetic ballet music from his opera “Idomeneo,” the profounddialogueinSchumann’sCelloConcertoinAminor,andBeethoven’s vitality-filledSecondSymphony.InJune2008,thegroup’sconductor,James Gaffigan, was awarded the prestigious Helen M. Thompson Award for Emerging Music Directors, from the League of American Orchestras and has guest conducted orchestras in the U.S., Canada and Europe. “Balances between strings, winds, basses and timpani were expert. Mozart soundedasaliveasever.”–ClevelandPlainDealer Sunday, November 9| 2 p.m. Gold Circle: $35 Adult: $30 Senior/Student/PC: $25 Youth: $10 MC Student w/ ID: $7.50 CityMusic Cleveland ThankYou to Sponsor
  • 10. Afamilyofeightextraordinarilytalentedbrothersandsisterswhohave played together all their lives, Leahy sings and step dances with a rare level of originality and musicianship. Raised in a small Ontario town without a television, the group will put their delightfully distinctive stamp upon a program mixing Celtic and traditional Christmas carols. Rejuvenate your holiday spirit with Leahy! “LeahymakesChristmasatruefamilyaffair!”-TheCalgaryHerald Tuesday, December 9| 7:30 p.m. Gold Circle: $40 Adult: $35 Senior/Student/PC: $30 Youth: $15 MC Student w/ ID: $15 Leahy:ACelticChristmas ThankYou to Sponsor
  • 11.
  • 12. NothingconjuresmentalimagesofthelandofGuinnessandgreenlike Lunasa,describedbytheIrishEchoas“Ireland’sfinestall-instrumental traditional band.” Their unique acoustic sound pairs flutes, fiddle, whistle and pipes, connecting traditional elements of composition and instrumentation with a surging rhythmic undercurrent. Opening for Lunasa is Karan Casey, described by the Glasgow Herald as “the most soulful singer to emerge in Irish traditional music in the past decade.”Casey has the talent and musicianship to combine songs of love, politics and Irish history, reinventing each of those genres with her pure and haunting voice. Together, Lunasa and Casey bring to life the very essence of Ireland, from the gritty and honest streets of Dublin to the mystical, plush and scenic coast of Galway. Also, join us after the show for a meet and greet reception with traditional Irish fare provided by Erie’s own Molly Brannigans. Friday, March 6 | 8 p.m. Gold Circle: $35 Adult: $30 Senior/Student/PC: $25 Youth: $15 MC Student w/ ID: $10 Reception: $15 KaranCaseyBand&Lunasa ThankYou to Sponsors
  • 13.
  • 14. Igudesman&Joo What madcaps Penn and Teller are to magic, Igudesman & Joo are to music. They’re highly trainedclassicalmusicians,butthey’realsocrazilyinspiredentertainerswhomaybeamongthe funniest you’ve ever seen. Virtuosic violinist Aleksey Igudesman and classical pianist Richard Hyung-ki Joo met at age 12 while attending theYehudi Menuhin School and shared the dream of bringing classical music to a larger audience. They’ve chosen to do so with a marriage of musicandhumorthatdefiescategorization.IfyouthoughtVictorBorgewasahootathispiano, you’ll love the loony antics of Igudesman and Joo. “…oneofthegreatlaughterbingesofrecenttimes.” –Sydney Morning Herald Walker Recital Hall Friday, March 13 | 8 p.m. Adult: $20 Senior/Student/PC: $17.50 Youth: $12.50 MC Student w/ ID: $10 Visiting Artists Series ThankYou to Sponsor
  • 15. BadBoysofDance The nine members of the Bad Boys of Dance use physical prowess, raw masculinity and technical perfection as they move to the rhythms of ballet, Broadway, tango and hip-hop. Founder and featured dancer Rasta Thomas wasonly12whenheappearedonaRussianTVspecialasoneofthe“Starsof the Kirov”ballet. Incredibly, just four years later he won the coveted Senior Gold Medal at the Jackson International Ballet Competition. When he and the Bad Boys debuted in 2007 at Jacob’s Pillow, the rave reviews made them THE hot dance group of the day. Saturday, April 18 | 8 p.m. Gold Circle: $40 Adult: $35 Senior/Student/PC: $30 Youth: $15 MC Student w/ ID: $15
  • 16. TheJazzMandolinProjectEarth Day 2009—a day to reflect on our relationship to the planet. The multi media performance by The Jazz Mandolin Project will move you to do just that. Group leader Jamie Masefield has created a unique combination of literature, video and live musical accompaniment around “How Much Land Does a Man Need?”, Leo Tolstoy’s superb short story about greed. Masefield screens footage of American lifestyles and landscapes while he and his jamband quartet play musical accompaniment and a narrator recites theTolstoy story. A self-described “ongoing experiment,”the always surprising Project has come a long way since 1993 when it played monthly coffee house gigs in Vermont. Enjoy their latest experiment while honoring the Earth. Wednesday, April 22 | 7:30 p.m. Adult: $20 Senior/Student/PC: $17.50 Youth: $12.50 MC Student w/ ID: $10 Visiting Artists Series ThankYou to Sponsors
  • 17. Thomas Friedman presents“Geo-Greenism” Sun., Sept. 14 | 7:30 p.m. The New York Times foreign-affairs columnist will discuss an ambitious national strategy he claims can help to save the planet from overheating, and make America healthier, richer, more productive and more secure. CornelWestandSusanNiemanpresent“RaceandReligioninthePresidentialElection” Thurs., Sept. 25 | 8:15 p.m. What roles do race and religion play in the current election? What do these roles say about America as a society? CornelWest, a professor at Princeton University, and one of America’s most provocative public intellectuals joins philosopher Susan Nieman to discuss these issues. Thomas Keneally presents“Searching for Schindler” Sun., Oct. 12 | 7:30 p.m. Coinciding with the 15th anniversary of the release of the film Schindler’s List, the author who brought the story of Oskar Schindler to the world’s attention recounts his journey and how it changed his life. Rabbi Benjamin Blech and Roy Doliner present “The Sistine Chapel’s Art: Michelangelo’s Hidden Messages” Mon., Nov. 10 | 8:15 p.m. Two scholars reveal the secret messages found in the largest fresco painting on earth, located in one of the holiest places in the Christian world. Learn how and why Michelangelo embedded messages to encourage people to challenge the Roman-Catholic church. Dr. Edward Hallowell presents “TooBusyToPlay?WhyChildrenNeedToPlayinOrderToLearn” Thurs., Dec. 4 | 8 p.m. This special presentation focuses on how and why“play”creates confident learners. Dr. Edward Hallowell is a child and adult psychiatrist who specializes in ADD/ ADHD and who also has ADHD. Jim Cramer presents“Wall Street Confidential” Wed., Dec. 10 | 8:15 p.m. Host of CNBC’s Mad Money and markets commentator forTheStreet.com, Jim Cramer is a former hedge fund manager.The Harvard University graduate founded Cramer, Berkowitz & Co., where he had a compounded rate of return of 24% after all fees for 15 years he was with the company. Taylor LittleTheatre General Admission $5 Mercyhurst College Community and Temple Anshe Hesed Members: FREE (ID Required) Temple Anshe Hesed ThankYou to Sponsors
  • 18. The Met’s groundbreaking series of live, high-definition performance transmissions to movie theaters around the world expands in its third season. To meet increasing global demand, The Met: Live in HD will present 11 transmissions in 2008–09, up from eight. The HD productions will be seen in almost 800 venues and a number of new countries in South America and Europe are joining the network this season. Don’t miss the chance to experience the Met live at the Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center. ThankYou to Sponsors
  • 19. Opening Night Gala Mon., Sept. 22 | 6:30 p.m. For the season-opening gala starring Renée Fleming, Music Director James Levine and Marco Armiliato conduct fully staged performances of the second act of Verdi’s La Traviata, the third act of Massenet’s Manon, and the final scene from Richard Strauss’s Capriccio. Tenor Ramón Vargas and baritones Thomas Hampson and Dwayne Croft join the soprano. Red carpet coverage begins at 6 p.m. Strauss Salome Sat., Oct. 11 | 1 p.m. KaritaMattilacausedasensationwhenshesangSalomeattheMetfor the first time in 2004. She reprises her stunning interpretation of the part, including her unforgettable Dance of the SevenVeils. Adams Doctor Atomic Sat., Nov. 8 | 1 p.m. John Adams’ contemporary masterpiece explores a momentous episode of modern history: the creation of the atomic bomb. Director Penny Woolcock makes her Met debut with this gripping story that changed the course of history. Baritone Gerald Finley plays J. Robert Oppenheimer, the title character. Berlioz La Damnation de Faust Sat., Nov. 22 | 1 p.m. RobertLepage,oneoftheater’smostimaginativedirectors,applieshisartistry to Berlioz’s contemplation of good and evil. Using projections, Lepage has created a vision for La Damnation de Faust that seamlessly marries art and technology.MarcelloGiordanistarsinthetitleroleoppositeSusanGrahamas Marguerite and John Relyea as Méphistophélès. James Levine conducts this rarely staged masterwork. Massenet Thaïs Sat., Dec. 20 | 12 p.m. Renée Fleming stars as the Egyptian courtesan in search of spiritual sustenance. Thomas Hampson is the monk who falls from grace. Massenet’s sensual opera is presented in a new production by John Cox. General Admission Front Row Balcony (seating limited): $30 Adult: $18 Senior/Student: $15 Youth: $10 MC Student w/ ID: $10 PucciniLa Rondine Sun., Jan. 11 | 1 p.m. Angela Gheorghiu and Roberto Alagna provide the star power to deliver this ravishingromancefromtheworld’smostpopularoperacomposer.Gheorghiu playsthekeptwomanwhogamblesontruelove,andAlagnaisthemanwho makes her question the cost of her glittering existence. Gluck Orfeo ed Euridice Sat., Jan. 24 | 1 p.m. Mark Morris’ acclaimed production returns. This complete vision for Gluck, with choreography by Morris and costumes by Isaac Mizrahi, features the artistry of Stephanie Blythe in the male title role. The alluring Danielle de Niese is Orfeo’s adored wife, Euridice, who inspires the hero to face the underworld for her sake. Music Director James Levine conducts. Donizetti Lucia di Lammermoor Sat., Feb. 21 | 1 p.m. Anna Netrebko sings the title role of Donizetti’s fragile heroine for the first timeattheMet,withtenorRolandoVillazóninthepartofherlover,Edgardo. Baritone Mariusz Kwiecien is her tyrannical brother. Mary Zimmerman’s hit production is staged as aVictorian ghost story. Puccini Madama Butterfly Sat., March 7 | 1 p.m. Cristina Gallardo-Domâs returns to the title role of Anthony Minghella’s stunning production, a new classic of the Met repertory, opposite Marcello Giordani. Featuring a reception catered by Make It Fabulous. Bellini La Sonnambula Sat., March 21 | 1 p.m. MaryZimmerman,whodirectedNatalieDessayinlastseason’shitproduction of Lucia di Lammermoor, underlines La Sonnambula’s dual elements of sleep and wakefulness in an intriguing staging set in the present. Bellini’s hauntingly lyrical score soars as performed by Dessay and Juan Diego Flórez. Rossini La Cenerentola Sat., May 9 | 12:30 p.m. Hot on the heels of her triumphant Met debut as Rosina in last season’s Il BarbierediSiviglia,ElīnaGarančaportraysanotherRossinicharmerinthisbel canto Cinderella story. Lawrence Brownlee is her Prince Charming. Veteran baritone Alessandro Corbelli demonstrates his impeccable comic timing to match the gravitas of Met favorite John Relyea.
  • 20. Young@Heart September 10 Docu | English | 1 hr 47 min This documentary follows a New Englandseniorcitizens’chorusthathas delighted audiences worldwide with their covers of songs by everyone from The Clash to Coldplay. TheBand’sVisit September 17 Comedy | English | 1 hr 27 min A band comprised of members of the Egyptian police force head to Israel to play at the inaugural ceremony of an Arab arts center, only to find themselves lost in the wrong town. TheCounterfeiters September 24 Drama | German | 1 hr 38 min True story of the largest counterfeiting operationinhistory.Thefilmfollowsthe king of counterfeiters who helped the Nazis organize the operation in order to finance the war effort. TimesandWinds October 1 Drama |Turkish | 1 hr 51 min TimesandWindsoffersanunforgettable glimpseofruralIslamiclifethatisatonce timeless, out of time and transfixed, like so many works of its kind, by the futile search for lost time. DareNotWalkAlone October 8 Docu | English | 1 hr 23 min The story of civil rights supporters in 1964 in Saint Augustine, Fla., and the inequalities that persist to this day. Director Jeremy Dean will introduce the film and host a discussion following the screening. TheVisitor October 15 Comedy | English | 1 hr 43 min A widowed college professor returns to NYC to find a young couple, who turn out to be illegal immigrants, living in his apartment. The Guelcher Film Series The only active movie house in Erie showing the best in foreign, independent and documentary films! General Admission Adult: $5 Senior/Student: $4 President’s Cardholder: $3 MC Student w/ ID: FREE
  • 21. Uncounted October 22 Docu | English | 1 hr 21 min This explosive documentary examines electionfraudandhoweasyitistochange electionoutcomesandundermineelection integrity across the nation. Director David Earnhardt will introduce the film and host a discussion following the screening. Priceless October 29 Comedy | French | 1 hr 44 min Through a case of mistaken identity, a younggolddiggerwoosamild-mannered bartender thinking he's a wealthy suitor. Schism November 5 Drama | English | 1 hr 49 min Directed by Erie native John C. Lyons, Schism is a story of one man's descent into the world of Alzheimer’s. Lyons’ will introduce the film and host a discussion following the screening. TellNoOne November 12 Thriller | French | 2 hrs 5 min Based on the best-selling book about a pediatricianwhoagainbecomesasuspect in his wife’s murder when two bodies are found near the scene of the original crime. And When Did You Last See YourFather? November 19 Drama | English | 1 hr 32 min And When Did You Last See Your Father? is an unflinching exploration of a father and son relationship, as a son deals with his father’s terminal illness and imminent death. TheEdgeofHeaven December 3 Drama | German | 2 hrs 2 min ATurkish man travels to Istanbul to find the daughter of his father's former girlfriend after her accidental death. InSearchofaMidnightKiss December 10 Comedy | English | 1 hr 30 min This funny and bittersweet look at love and modern romance follows an aspiring writer who is persuaded by his friend to post a personal ad on Craig's List. Films showWednesdays at 2 & 8p.m. Films subject to change without notice All foreign films are English subtitled For more info call the box office at (814) 824-3000
  • 22. The department presents over 60 events annually, including a full-length opera and musical, orchestral concerts, wind ensembles, jazz and choral concerts, master classes, and student and faculty solo recitals. For more information on the exciting season please visit us at our web site, www.mercyhurst.edu., following links to the music program and music@ mercyhurst.edu, or call us at 814-824-2394. Sweet Charity March 20 & 21, 2009 | 8 p.m. March 22, 2009 | 2 p.m. Based on the book by Neil Simon, Sweet Charity is the delightful storyofadancehallhostesswhomakesallthewrongchoicesinlove. This warm and happy, song and dance classic features music by Cy Coleman and lyrics by Dorothy Fields. Directed by David Matthews. Don Giovanni April 3, 2009 | 8 p.m. April 5, 2009 | 2 p.m. Considered to be Mozart’s greatest opera, Don Giovanni follows the exploits of Seville’s infamous Don Juan. Directed by Louisa Jonason, this fully staged production features a full orchestra led by D’Angelo Department of Music’s orchestra conductor, Stephen Colantti. TheD’AngeloDepartmentofMusic 2008-2009Season
  • 23. TheMercyhurstDancers DanceDepartmentSeason2008-2009 BallettoBroadway Oct.25,2008|2p.m.&7p.m. Oct.26,2008|2p.m. AmultidanceeveningwhereballetmeetsBroadwaywith classicssuchasGrease,GuysandDollsandTheTapDance Kidsidebysidewithtraditionalballetchoreographyfrom theRoyalDanishBallet. RawEdgesXI Feb.7,2009 |2p.m.&7p.m. Feb.8,2009|2p.m. Take-a-Break,moderatedbyAssistantProfessor,Mark Santillano,isabehind-the-sceneschoreographerchatthat addsatwisttothis11thannualeveningofcutting-edge,new worksbyinnovativeemergingchoreographers. Giselle May2,2009 |2p.m.&7p.m. May3,2009|2p.m. Thislavish,full-lengthstoryballetisdrenchedindeception,deathand everlastinglove. MuchlikeRomeoandJuliet,thisromantictaleisa treasuretobeenjoyedbytheentirefamily. TheDanceDepartment’smissionistogenerateleadershipforthedancefield througharigorousB.A.programemphasizingthedevelopmentofprofessional dancers,teachers,choreographers,andartsadministrators. Centered aroundacurriculumthatfocusesonclassicalballetsupportedby modern,jazzandtap,theMercyhurstDancersalsoenjoyprofessional performanceopportunitiesincludingaffiliationswithLakeErieBallet, SoMarDanceWorksandErieBayfrontDance. Alumsperformwith professionalcompaniesthroughouttheUnitedStatesandin Europe.Formoreinformationvisitourwebsiteat http://dance.mercyhurst.eduorcall814-824-2556. SarahJames‘07 NorthCarolinaDanceTheatre PhotoCourtesyofMarkSantillanoAdult$15 |Senior/Student$12.50|PC$7.50|Youth15&under$5|MCStudent$1
  • 24. Instead of treating the one you love to the typical dinner- and-a-movie fare this Valentine’s Day, why not think outside the box of chocolates and enjoy a night out with the romantic sounds of Robin McKelle? While giving an appropriate nod to America’s postwar jazz greats, McKelle approaches their music in a distinctly contemporary fashion.With one note, McKelle evokes old-world romance and style by mixing saucy swing and emotional ballads. While she’s soloed with the Boston Pops and headlined at theBlueNote,she’llbebackedbyherownbandatthePAC, providingaperfectnightoutforthosewhoareinthemood for love. “Shehasavoicetolivefor.”–JazzMonthly Saturday, February 14 | 8 p.m. Gold Circle: $40 Adult: $35 Senior/Student/PC: $30 Youth: $15 MC Student w/ ID: $10 RobinMcKelleQuartet ThankYou to Sponsors
  • 25. CummingsArtGalleryExhibitCalendar2008-2009 PicturingFaith: ANationalPhotographicExhibit Aug.22-Sept.18,2008 OpeningReceptionSept.4,2008|7p.m. Collectedworkfromthelast100yearsdepicts faith as seen by the camera. Dinosaur Fossils Sept.30-Oct.16,2008 OpeningReceptionSept.30,2008|7p.m. Dynamic fossils and casts from Michael and Barbara Sincak, illustrating the history of life on Earth. Defining Edge: Kerr + Bush Oct.23-Nov.30,2008 OpeningReceptionOct.23,2008|7p.m. Two national artists exhibit their approach to two dimensional work. (Note: Nov. 13 - 30, by appointment only.) MCFacultyExhibit Dec.4,2008-January4,2009 OpeningReceptionDec.4,2008|7p.m. Mercyhurst art faculty shows recently completed work. (Note: Dec. 20 - Jan. 4, by appointment only.) It’s About Dance Jan.8 -Feb.1,2009 OpeningReceptionJan.15,2009|7p.m. Group photography exhibit featuring dance as a theme. Juried Student Show Feb.6 -March 8,2009 OpeningReceptionFeb.12,2009|7p.m. Mercyhurst art students show regionally juried works. (Note: Feb 20 - 27, by appointment only.) MC Senior Student Art Show March14-April 5,2009 OpeningReceptionMarch14,2009|7p.m. Graduating students display their art and intentions for their futures. ErieCountyArtFaculty April15-May3,2009 OpeningReceptionApril16,2009|7p.m. Work from elementary and secondary area educators is shown. MC Interior Design Student Show May7-May24,2009 OpeningReceptionTBA Students exhibit their solutions for effectively placing the human within work and living spaces. Gallery Hours Monday: Closed Tuesday: Sunday 2 p.m - 5 p.m. Thursday: 2 p.m. - 5p.m. & 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
  • 26. “TakeYour Seat “ at the Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center “Take Your Seat, Ladies and Gentlemen” has taken on a whole new meaning at Mercyhurst College, as we invite you to become a permanent“fixture”of the Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center. Sponsor a seat in the Center for $300 and receive an attractive bronzed nameplate, which will be permanently mounted on a seat in the Center. Thistax-deductibledonationwillpubliclyacknowledgeyourcommitmenttotheartsandthecollege. For more information on“TakeYour Seat,”please refer to the order form located in the center of the brochure. Please note sponsorship of a seat does not constitute a performance reservation.
  • 27. MaryD’AngeloPerformingArtsCenterSeatingChart Box Office Hours: Monday Saturday 10 a.m.– Noon 11a.m. – 3 p.m. Tuesday – Friday 60 minutes prior to each performance. 10 a.m. – Noon and 1 p.m.– 5 p.m. Hours are subject to change based on college breaks and holidays.
  • 28. September 10 Film Young@Heart 14 Lecture 92Y:Thomas Friedman 17 Film The Band’sVisit 19 Jazz The DirtyDozenBrassBand &Trombone Shorty 22 Met: HD Opening Night 24 Film The Counterfeiters 25 Lecture 92Y: CornelWest October 1 Film Times andWinds 4 Dance Ballet Hispanico 8 Film Dare NotWalk Alone 11 Met: HD Salome 12 Lecture 92Y: Keneally 15 Film TheVisitor 22 Film Uncounted 24 Classical Quartet New Generation 29 Film Priceless November 5 Film Schism 8 Met: HD Doctor Atomic 9 Classical CityMusic Cleveland November (cont.) 10 Lecture 92Y: Blech & Doliner 12 Film Tell No One 19 Film AndWhen DidYou Last SeeYour Father? 22 Met: HD La Damnation de Faust December 3 Film The Edge of Heaven 4 Lecture 92Y:“Too Busy to Play?” 9 Holiday Leahy: A Celtic Christmas 10 Film In Search of a Midnight Kiss 10 Lecture 92Y: Jim Cramer 20 Met: HD Thaïs January 11 Met: HD La Rondine 24 Met: HD Orfeo ed Euridice 28 Film TBA February 4 Film TBA 11 Film TBA 14 Jazz Robin McKelle Quartet 18 Film TBA 21 Met: HD Lucia di Lammermoor 25 Film TBA March 4 Film TBA 6 Irish KaranCaseyBand &Lunasa 7 Met: HD Madama Butterfly 11 Film TBA 13 Classical Igudesman & Joo 18 Film TBA 21 Film La Sonnambula 25 Film TBA April 8 Film TBA 15 Film TBA 18 Dance Bad Boys of Dance 22 Jazz Jazz Mandolin Project May 6 Film TBA 9 Met: HD La Cenerentola 13 Film TBA 20 Film TBA 27 Film TBA *Subjecttochange NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S.Postage Paid Erie,PA Permit No.10 Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center 501 E. 38th Street, Erie, PA 16546