Events
The McNeese State University W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts will present the McNeese Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony in a free spring concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 14, in Tritico Theatre in the Shearman Fine Arts Annex. The concert will include a special guest performance by the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Wind Ensemble,…
Read MoreThe McNeese State University W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts will present a free concert by the McNeese Choirs at 7 p.m. Friday, April 12, in Tritico Theatre. A special guest alumni choir comprised of former McNeese choir members will perform with Chamber Singers. Concert Chorale will sing “Laetatus sum” by Johann Michael…
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Two special events featuring international jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim are up next for Banners at McNeese State University. A free showing of the biographical documentary, “Abdullah Ibrahim: A Struggle for Love,” will be presented at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 31, in Stokes Auditorium in Hardtner Hall. Seating for the documentary is available on a first-come,…
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McNeese State University English instructor Michael Horner will present a reading from his new book, “Damage Control,” at 6 p.m. Friday, April 5, in McNeese’s Business Conference Center. This free reading is sponsored by the Department of English and Foreign Languages. “Damage Control” is a comic rollercoaster ride that explores the moral challenge of work…
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The McNeese State University W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts will present a free junior recital by MaryKate F. Core, a mezzo-soprano, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, in Tritico Theatre. Core, from Lake Charles, will perform works by Handel, Brahms, Debussy and Elgar. The recital will be presented jointly with Lara…
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The McNeese State University W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts will present a free senior recital by Lindsey Bower, soprano, at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 4, in Tritico Theatre. Bower, from Lake Charles, will perform works by several composers including Handel, Schubert and Donizetti. She will be assisted by Dr. Lina Morita, on…
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Puddles Pity Party takes the Rosa Hart Theatre stage at 7 p.m. on April Fool’s Day, Monday, April 1, as part of the 2019 McNeese State Universityt Banners Cultural Season. The “Sad Clown with the Golden Voice” will bring to the Lake Area his heartfelt emotional anthems and a suitcase full of Kleenex. Although it’s…
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Cookbook author Cynthia Nobles will present a lecture titled, “The Delta Queen Cookbook: The History and Recipes of the Legendary Steamboat,” at 3 p.m., Monday, April 1, in the McNeese State University SEED Center as the finale of the spring 2019 SAGE Series. From 1927 to 2008, the Delta Queen offered passengers magnificent views, rousing…
Read MoreThe McNeese State University W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts will present a free recital by faculty members Sarah Cullen, violin, Rod Lauderdale, French horn, and Dr. Ulysses Loken, piano, at 7 p.m. Monday, April 1, in Tritico Theatre. The program includes “Horn Trio” by Johannes Brahms, “Prelude From Partita No. 3” by…
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Wildlife expert Peter Gros will speak at 7 p.m. Friday, March 29, in McNeese State University’s F.G. Bulber Auditorium as part of the 2019 Banners at McNeese season. Gros has almost 30 years of field experience with wildlife. As the former director of land animals and vice president at Marine World/Africa USA, he and his…
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