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GCSU spring musical presents dystopian world devoid of music in “We Will Rock You”
Event    Thursday, February 29, 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...
Cast of GCSU's "We Will Rock You" with local musician Raymond Jackson.
Jazz Band Concert "Tuneful Jazz"
Event    Saturday, March 9, 2024
Friday, March 8, Georgia College & State University’s Jazz Band presents “Tuneful Jazz” at 7:30 p.m. in Russell Auditorium. The band consists of 15 students on trombone, trumpet, piano, guitar bass and “trap set”—drums, cymbals and other percussion instruments. This year’s concert is a joyful combination of uplifting tunes like Hoagy Carmichael’s “The Nearness of You” and Ted Nash’s timeless, childhood classic “Old MacDonald.” Whistle all the way home, unable to forget other great...
State of the University Address
Announcement    Friday, February 2, 2024
The State of the University Address will take place in Russell Auditorium on Friday, February 2, at 2 p.m. "I hope you will join me as we share exciting campus updates, reflect on big wins over the last year, and gear up for another year of success ahead," said President Cathy Cox. A reception on the Russell Auditorium lawn will follow.
State of the University Address
Event    Friday, February 2, 2024
The State of the University Address will take place in Russell Auditorium on Friday, February 2, at 2 p.m. "I hope you will join me as we share exciting campus updates, reflect on big wins over the last year, and gear up for another year of success ahead," said President Cathy Cox. A reception on the Russell Auditorium lawn will follow.
The Department of Theatre and Dance presents "We Will Rock You"
Event    Thursday, February 29, 2024
"We Will Rock You" follows a group revolutionaries as they try to save rock music in a post-apocalyptic world ruled by the Killer Queen. Featuring all your favorite hits by Queen. Get your tickets at http://tickets.gcsu.edu today.
GCSU's Visiting Writers Series Book Launch and Reading for former GCSU Creative Writing Poet-in-Residence Alice Friman, along with readings by MFA Students Daniel Johnston and Christian Gurrola
Announcement    Monday, February 5, 2024
Georgia College & State University's Visiting Writers Series Book Launch for former GCSU Creative Writing Poet-in-Residence Alice Friman, along with readings by MFA Students Daniel Johnston and Christian Gurrola. Feb. 12, 2024 6:30-7:30 p.m. Museum Education Room Alice Friman's new collection On the Overnight Train New and Selected poems will be available for purchase and signing. Alice Friman’s eighth collection of poems, On the Overnight Train: New and Selected from LSU Press. Her...
GCSU's Visiting Writers Series Book Launch and Reading for former GCSU Creative Writing Poet-in-Residence Alice Friman, along with readings by MFA Students Daniel Johnston and Christian Gurrola
Event    Monday, February 12, 2024
Georgia College & State University's Visiting Writers Series Book Launch for former GCSU Creative Writing Poet-in-Residence Alice Friman, along with readings by MFA Students Daniel Johnston and Christian Gurrola. Feb. 12, 2024 6:30-7:30 p.m. Museum Education Room Alice Friman's new collection On the Overnight Train New and Selected poems will be available for purchase and signing. Alice Friman’s eighth collection of poems, On the Overnight Train: New and Selected from LSU Press. Her...
The Nutcracker: Beloved holiday extravaganza returns for 27th year at GCSU
Announcement    Tuesday, November 28, 2023
With all new costumes, Georgia College & State University celebrates its 27th annual production of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s beloved 1892 two-act classical ballet “The Nutcracker.” Shows are Friday through Sunday, Dec. 8-10, in Russell Auditorium. The Russian ballet has become a staple in many holiday celebrations. The fairytale follows the festivities of a family and their Christmas tree, and a young girl dreams of her handsome Nutcracker coming to life and waging battle with an...
The Nutcracker: Beloved holiday extravaganza returns for 27th year at GCSU
Event    Saturday, December 9, 2023
With all new costumes, Georgia College & State University celebrates its 27th annual production of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s beloved 1892 two-act classical ballet “The Nutcracker.” Shows are Friday through Sunday, Dec. 8-10, in Russell Auditorium. The Russian ballet has become a staple in many holiday celebrations. The fairytale follows the festivities of a family and their Christmas tree, and a young girl dreams of her handsome Nutcracker coming to life and waging battle with an...
Three ballerinas in the 2023 "The Nutcracker" production at GCSU.
Music Theatre Scenes: "Revolutions"
Announcement    Friday, April 5, 2024
Thursday, April 11 Georgia College & State University’s Music Theatre Scenes class will present “Revolutions,” at 7:30 p.m. in the Russell Auditorium. Dr. Dana Gorzelany-Mostak will direct the cast of 22 student performers with Dr. Hue Jang on piano. Two students, Tyler Harris and Hallie Thompson, act as assistant directors. The concert features poignant and comical tunes from favorite musicals like “Do You Hear the People Sing?” in Les Misérables; “Matchmaker” in Fiddler on the Roof;...
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