VPA Past Events

After extremely successful concerts in India, two very well-known musicians of the current generation of Indian musicians, Gaurav Majumdar (hindustani sitar) and Nirmala Rajasekar (carnatic veena) are touring the US during Fall 2011 on a jugalbandhi concert tour, "Sublime Journey". They are being accompanied by one of the top Mridangam players of South India Thanjavur K.Murugaboopathi and the young master on the tabla from New Delhi, Vishal Nagar. The four artists, virtuosi in carnatic and hindustani classical music (the two great strands of north and south Indian classical music), will play music in the hindustani tradition followed by carnatic music, then they will play what is called a jugalbandhi, with both styles together. Don’t miss this wonderful event! 

This concert is co-sponsored by the Indian Fine Arts Academy San Diego and the Funes Fund in the Music Program at California State University, San Marcos and is their first collaboration. The two organizations are planning more events in the future, including concerts and workshops.   

Friday, September 16, 2011, 7pm, Arts Building Performance Hall (ARTS 111) on the Cal State San Marcos campus. Admission is free for members of the Indian Fine Arts Academy and for students, faculty and staff of Cal State, San Marcos. General admission is $25. 

For more details regarding the lead artists, please visit : 

www.gauravmazumdar.com 
www.nirmalarajasekar.com

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Jazz Ensemble Concert

CSUSM students perform jazz music.

April 6
7:00 PM
Arts 111 

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TA Production: The Misanthrope

Perhaps discouraged by the 1666 banning of Tartuffe, a play many found offensive because of its assault on church hypocrisy, Molière embarked on a more serious study of human relationships with The Misanthrope. He does poke fun at French aristocracy, but this satire is overshadowed by Molière's attention to those human flaws to which all are subject. Although Molière typically worked within certain stylistic and traditional constraints, he was unique in his quest to experiment and to create new types of theater. The Misanthrope demonstrates Molière's twisting of the traditional farce or satire, which typically used flat stereotypes to make a broad comment on social or political issues. 

Alceste denounces humanity, declaring that "all are corrupt" and scorning even Philinte, his friend, for his studied duplicity. He offends Oronte, a highly placed courtier, because he refuses to praise his sonnet, but he cannot resist the lovely and witty Célimène, who embodies everything he claims to detest. 

Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, known by his stage name Molière, baptised January 15, 1622  February 17, 1673, was a French playwright and actor who is considered to be one of the greatest masters of comedy in Western literature.

April 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21 and 22
7:00 PM
Arts 111 

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CELEBRATING RABINDRANATH TAGORE

Spring 2011 marks the inauguration of the Great Thinkers Series; events that will focus on individuals whose work and thought have transcended borders between countries, cultures, and academic disciplines.  The goal of the series is to encourage learning and discussion about ideas that promote cooperation based on mutual respect and understanding between communities/ nations. The works of the person chosen for a given semester will be woven into relevant courses across disciplines so that students can see the wide-ranging nature of these ideas in varied contexts.

This spring we will celebrate the life and work of one of India’s - and the worlds - most cherished renaissance figures, Rabindranath Tagore.  In addition to acknowledging the 150th anniversary of his birth, it is particularly timely to consider his messages of tolerance. In 1913 he was awarded the Nobel prize for literature for the exquisite collection of poems – Gitanjali. A poet, short story writer, novelist, dramatist, essayist, painter and composer of over 2000 songs; Tagore played a key role in shaping modern Indian literature and in shaping the modern Indian mind.  Gandhi called him the "Great Sentinel".  He is acclaimed worldwide as a social, political, religious and aesthetic thinker, an innovator in education, and a champion of the 'One World' idea.

WHEN: Wednesday, April 27 

WHEN: 7pm – 9 pm

WHERE: Arts 111

WHAT: Students and faculty from courses in the arts, dance, theater and music will perform interpretations of selected works by Tagore.  There will be a reception and Q &A immediately following the performance.  Faculty, students, staff, and members of the community are invited to attend. 

This event is co-sponsored by the Social Justice and Equity Project, Office of Planning and Accreditation and the College of Arts and Sciences.

Dance Concert: OFFCentre

This year marks the 10th Annual Spring Dance Concert. Come witness fresh and new works by CSUSM students and faculty.

May 5 and 6
7:00 PM
Arts 111

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Vocal Ensemble Concert

CSUSM students perform music from different genres.

May 9
7:00 PM
Arts 111 

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Capstone Show

CSUSM students present their artwork ranging from photography and paintings to video and theater productions.

May 10
7:00 PM
Arts 111 

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6th Annual CSUSM Student Media Festival

Friday, May 13, 7pm, Arts 111
If you would like to submit your work, please click the link below: 
Student Media Festival Official Entry Form

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Väsen

Playing traditional music with a modern attitude, Väsen is an acoustic band that features the uniquely Swedish nyckelharpa (keyed fiddle) along with viola, and guitar.  Traditional Swedish Music with a Twist! This amazing trio is on a two week West coast tour (12 concerts in 14 days!); join us for this very special concert!

See Väsen on YouTube!     

"These musicians play with such genuine passion and glee that everything on the globe seems to disappear except their hometown fires." 
 - National Public Radio's "All Things Considered"

"Stringed instruments making original music that is delicate, haunting, heroic, brilliant and magical."  
- Rob Gibson, Artistic Director, Savannah Music Festival

"The sound may be traditional, but the attitude is completely modern...a cuisinart of acoustic bliss. Visualize whirled music."  
- Wired

Tuesday, March 15, 7pm
ARTS 111 Recital Hall
California State University, San Marcos

Sponsored by the Funes Fund

$5 students, $15 General, Pay at door 

 

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 Vocal Ensembles Solo Performances

CSUSM students and faculty perform music from jazz, popular, classical, and traditional repertoire.

Monday, May 10th, 7pm

Arts 111

Free and open to the public

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Vocal and Jazz Ensembles Joint Concert

CSUSM students and faculty perform music from jazz, popular, classical, and traditional repertoire.

Monday, May 3rd, 7pm

Arts 111

Free and open to the public

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5th Annual CSUSM Student Media Festival

Friday, May 7, 7:30pm, Arts 240

Deadline: Thursday, April 29, 6pm

Official Entry Form

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3rd Annual Funes Digital Art Competition

CALL FOR ENTRIES 

We are currently accepting entries from Visual and Performing Arts students for the Third Annual Funes Digital Art Competition.  You are encouraged to submit your digital artworks for an opportunity to be awarded one of three $100.00 prizes and have your artwork framed and exhibited as part of the Visual and Performing Arts Department's Permanent Student Art Collection. The Third Annual Funes Digital Art Competition is sponsored by Carolyn Funes in honor of her late husband, Dr. Donald Funes, the founder of the Visual and Performing Arts Department at CSUSM. 

2010 Funes Competition Submission Form

Student Dance Performance
 

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CSUSM Vocal and Jazz Ensembles Joint Concert

Description:  CSUSM students and faculty perform music from jazz, popular, classical, and
traditional repertoire.

Location:  Arts 111

Date/Time:  Monday, December 7th, 7PM

Free and open to the public

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VSAR 130 Exhibition

Description:  Visual art displays by VSAR 130 students.

Location:  Arts Gallery (180)

Date:  December 1 - 8

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New Play Festival

Description: A festival of compelling, riotous, and side-splitting works written and performed by students, including:
· A bill of One-Acts featuring book fueled bonfires, a hand embroidered cobija with traditional indigenous patterns that becomes the cover of a heinous act, and a man who refuses to sell his car even though it only drives one direction.
· Provocative Monologues like "The Times You Can't See" and "Follow Me to Know Where."
· A medley of hilarious 10-Minute plays!

Dates: December 4th-6th and 10th-12th

Time: 7pm

Location: Arts 101

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Women in Performance
Choreographies of Resistance
CSUSM/WMST 323-DNCE-323

Date: December 8th

Time: 7pm

Location: Arts 101

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Gamelan Ensemble Performance

Description:  Gamelan music performance by CSUSM students.

Location:  Arts 111

Time:  December 9th, 7pm

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Dance 324 Show

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Process of Art Class Exhibition

Description:  Visual art displays by VPA students.

Location:  Arts Gallery (180)

Date:  December 11 - January 1

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VSAR 180 Group Show

Description:  Dia De Los Muertos inspired visual art displays.

Location:  Arts Gallery (180)

Dates:  October 29 thru November 5

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Peter Sprague Concert ("Blurring the Edges")

Description: Performance by "Blurring the Edges" with Peter Sprague, Fred Benedetti (guitars) and Tripp Sprague (winds). Students FREE, $10 general public.  Event is sponsored by the Funes Fund Concert Series.

Location: Arts 111

Date & Time: Friday, November 6, 2009 at 7 pm

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Intellectual Property Lecture

Description: Presentation on intellectual property by local attorney Tom Flores who has handled some big cases dealing with copyright infringement. Will provide useful information for creative artists whose work will exist in the public eye. Especially, for anyone expecting a measure of success through their creative work.

Location: Arts 111

Date & Time: Thursday, October 29th from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm