Russell Auditorium

Event    Friday, November 1, 2024
Friday, Nov. 1 Georgia College & State University’s annual Jazz Band concert will be at 7:30 p.m. in Russell Auditorium. This year’s theme, “Global Groove,” mixes a variety of cultures—from the United States, home of jazz, to the far reaches of Spain, Italy, Brazil and Japan. Although jazz is an American art form—originating in the African American communities of New Orleans—the rhythmic ragtime and blues has been embraced globally. A lively and upbeat program awaits with Dave Wolpe’s...
Announcement    Friday, October 18, 2024
Thursday, Oct. 24 Guest artist and dancer, Laura Towner, will perform at 7:30 p.m. during Georgia College & State University’s annual Wind Symphony concert in Russell Auditorium. This year’s theme, “Pillars,” contains classics ranging from the early 20th century to the year 2000—all considered ‘pillar’ mainstays in wind band music repertoire. Like the autumn—with its bright colors but impending hibernation—the music is mostly upbeat with folk melodies but also contains a little darkness...
Event    Thursday, October 24, 2024
Thursday, Oct. 24 Guest artist and dancer, Laura Towner, will perform at 7:30 p.m. during Georgia College & State University’s annual Wind Symphony concert in Russell Auditorium. This year’s theme, “Pillars,” contains classics ranging from the early 20th century to the year 2000—all considered ‘pillar’ mainstays in wind band music repertoire. Like the autumn—with its bright colors but impending hibernation—the music is mostly upbeat with folk melodies but also contains a little darkness...
Announcement    Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Tuesday, Oct. 22 Harpsichord player Zheng Jennifer Huang guest stars in Georgia College & State University’s 7:30 p.m. “Bohemian to Baroque” concert with the GCSU Orchestra in Russell Auditorium. A harpsichord is a keyboard instrument similar to a piano. Its strings produce sound through vibrations created by plucking. Huang heads the department of fine arts at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, Georgia. She will give a fiery performance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Concerto...
Event    Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Tuesday, Oct. 22 Harpsichord player Zheng Jennifer Huang guest stars in Georgia College & State University’s 7:30 p.m. “Bohemian to Baroque” concert with the GCSU Orchestra in Russell Auditorium. A harpsichord is a keyboard instrument similar to a piano. Its strings produce sound through vibrations created by plucking. Huang heads the department of fine arts at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, Georgia. She will give a fiery performance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Concerto...
Event    Sunday, May 19, 2024
Join us as we celebrate spring in the 29th annual community dance program spring concert. Over 130 dancers, ages 3 and up will perform in Russell Auditorium on Sunday, May 19, at 2 p.m. There is free admission. This year's theme is "love is in the air" and features many selections from Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty ballet, created in 1890. Original choreography by Marius Petipa and our GCSU instructors. Ballet, contemporary, dance, tap, jazz, hip-hop and lots of surprises await! 
Event    Saturday, April 27, 2024
Celebrate spring with us as the department of Theatre and Dance presents the annual Georgia College & State University Spring Dance Concert at Russell Auditorium on Saturday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 28, at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at tickets.gsu.edu. The choreography of dance faculty Amelia Pelton, Natalie King, guest artist Shawny “Humlao” Evans and student choreographers will be featured. Classical ballet, contemporary dance, tap dance and surprises await you...
Announcement    Thursday, February 22, 2024
Prepare to have your world shaken by Georgia College & State University’s spring musical, “We Will Rock You.” It follows a group of revolutionaries in a dystopian world devoid of music who seek to free their apocalyptic society with hits by the British rock band, Queen. The production will be in Russell Auditorium Feb. 28 through March 3. “This play takes place 300 years in the future,” said director and associate professor of theatre, Amy Pinney. “So, humanity has changed. There is...
Announcement    Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Prepare to have your world shaken by Georgia College & State University’s spring musical, “We Will Rock You.” It follows a group of revolutionaries in a dystopian world devoid of music who seek to free their apocalyptic society with hits by the British rock band, Queen. The production will be in Russell Auditorium Feb. 28 through March 3. “This play takes place 300 years in the future,” said director and associate professor of theatre, Amy Pinney. “So, humanity has changed. There is...
Announcement    Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Prepare to have your world shaken by Georgia College & State University’s spring musical, “We Will Rock You.” It follows a group of revolutionaries in a dystopian world devoid of music who seek to free their apocalyptic society with hits by the British rock band, Queen. The production will be in Russell Auditorium Feb. 28 through March 3. “This play takes place 300 years in the future,” said director and associate professor of theatre, Amy Pinney. “So, humanity has changed. There is...