Marshall, Minn. — The Southwest Minnesota State Fine Arts Celebration returns to an in person format in 2022, and will run from March 22 through May 3.
“Two years ago we had to cancel the event due to COVID-19, and last year the events that were held were done virtually,” said Dr. John Ginocchio, Director of Bands at SMSU and the event coordinator.
“Something for Everyone” could describe this year’s celebration, which includes exhibits, vocal and instrumental concerts, performances by the Southwest Minnesota Orchestra, costume-making, plays, readings, student recitals/performances, and more.
“There’s a wide variety of events planned and we are certainly glad to return to an in-person format” said Ginocchio. “Most of the events are free of charge, also, and we invite the public to participate.”
Events include:
March 22
“Telling Women’s Stories” Art Exhibit, Whipple Gallery
March 29
Guest Artist Discussion with Allison Miller, “Women in Jazz”
Noon to 1 p.m. in the SMSU Fine Arts Theatre
SMSU Jazz Ensemble with guest drummer Allison Miller
7:30 to 9:00 p.m. in the SMSU Fine Arts Theatre
*Part of “A Celebration of Women Composers”
April 4
“The Cherry Orchard” SMSU Fine Arts Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
April 5
Southwest Minnesota Orchestra “Children’s Concert”
10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., Schwan Community Center for the Performing Arts
“The Cherry Orchard” SMSU Fine Arts Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
“150 Years of Marshall: Celebrating Our Sesquicentennial”
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., William Whipple Gallery
Presented as part of the 150th Anniversary of Marshall, and National Library Week
Southwest Minnesota Orchestra
“50th Anniversary-Beethoven Festival” with guest pianist, Horacio Nuguid
7:30 to 9:00 p.m, Schwan Community Center for the Performing Arts
Tickets $12 adults, $5 for students, $25 family max
April 6
SMSU Student Recital
1:00 to 2:00 p.m., FA Theatre
“The Cherry Orchard” SMSU Fine Arts Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
April 7
“Telling Women’s Stories” Reading Session
6:00-7:00 p.m., Whipple Gallery
“The Cherry Orchard” SMSU Fine Arts Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
April 8
“The Cherry Orchard” SMSU Fine Arts Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
April 9
“The Cherry Orchard” SMSU Fine Arts Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
April 10
“The Cherry Orchard” SMSU Fine Arts Theatre, 2 p.m.
April 11
Fashion Runway, 6:30 p.m., FA Theatre Lobby
April 12
SMSU Glee Club & Alta Voce “The Hand of Fate”
7:30 to 8:30 p.m., First Lutheran Church
April 18
SMSU Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert
7:30 to 8:30 p.m., FA Theatre
April 19-May 3
Graduating Senior Art Exhibition, Whipple Gallery
April 19
SMSU Chorale “Memento Mori” w/ guests Stephen Hamilton and Brittany Rudoi
7:30 to 8:30 p.m., First Lutheran Church
April 20
SMSU Student Recital
1:00 to 2:00 p.m., FA Theatre
April 25
MSU/Community Concert Band & Symphonic Chamber Winds
“We Can Do It!: A Celebration of Women Composers”
7:30 to 8:30 p.m., FA Theatre
April 26
“Here Comes the Bride: The History of the Wedding Dress”
Sheila Tabaka, 12:30 p..m., Whipple Gallery
April 27
SMSU Student Recital, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., FA Theatre
April 28
Guest Theatre Troupe: National Players touring production of “A Raisin in the Sun”
7:00 p.m., FA Theatre
May 1
Southwest Minnesota Orchestra
“50th Anniversary-Beethoven Festival”
4:00 to 6:00 p.m., FA Theatre
Tickets $12 adults, $5 for students, $25 family max
May 3 to August
“Type Change” an exhibition of posters designed around the theme of Social Justice, Whipple Gallery
May 3
Directing Scenes Showcase
4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Black Box Theatre
“Perceptions” launch. Date and location TBA
“150 Years of Marshall: Celebrating Our Sesquicentennial”
Date & Time TBA, at the Marshall/Lyon County Library
Presented as part of the 150th Anniversary of Marshall, MN and National Library Week
“Here Comes the Bride: The History of the Wedding Dress”
Sheila Tabaka; Date & Time TBA, at the Marshall/Lyon County Library
