ARTS AND PERFORMANCES
Westminster Music Theater at Odette’s in New
Hope, Pa. on April 19 and 20
Stars of Westminster’s exciting new program in music theater
will perform in an evening of cabaret at the famed Odette’s,
274 South River Road in New Hope, Pa. Come hear these wonderful
young singers in what promises to be an evening to remember! Admission
includes a $12 cover charge with a $10 (food or drink) minimum
for both performances. For reservations call (215) 862-3000.
Westminster Conservatory at Nassau Program on April
20
“Bird Songs,” a program of music for
soprano, flute, and piano, will be presented at 12:15 p.m. on
Thursday, April 20 as part of the series, Westminster Conservatory
at Nassau. This free half-hour program will take place in the
Niles Chapel of Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Street in
Princeton. The performers, Danielle Sinclair, soprano; Ellen Fisher
Deerberg, flute; and Kathy Shanklin, piano, are members of the
Westminster Conservatory faculty. The program includes “When
Daisies Pied,” by Thomas Arne, “Lo! Here the Gentle
Lark,” by Bishop, “Sweet Suffolk Owl” by Richard
Hundley, “Sweet Bird” from L'allegro ed il pensieroso
by Handel and “Bird-Song” by Michael Head.
Twelfth Night Performances on April 20 to 29
The Rider Fine Arts Department will present
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare, directed by Rick Homan,
on Friday April 21 and 28 and Saturday, April 22 and 29. There
is also a preview on Thursday, April 20 at 7 p.m. All performances
are in The Yvonne Theater in the Fine Arts Building on the Lawrenceville
campus. Toward the end of the film Shakespeare in Love,
Queen Elizabeth tells young Will Shakespeare, “Something
lighter next time, for Twelfth Night.” As the movie ends,
the young thespian begins to imagine a play about a woman shipwrecked
in a strange land. The result is perhaps his most brilliant comedy,
full of unforgettable characters, astonishing twists of plot and
a few thoughts on being oneself. Admission is $10 for adults and
$5 for students and seniors. For tickets call (609) 896-5303.
Westminster Jubilee Singers Winter Concert Rescheduled for April 22
The Westminster Jubilee Singers’ Winter Concert
has been rescheduled for Saturday April 22, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.
The concert, which was cancelled due to inclement weather, will
be performed at Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Street,
Princeton, N.J. In honor of Black History Month, the ensemble,
conducted by J. Donald Dumpson, will perform the music for which
it has become known - music from the African-American experience:
spirituals, hymns and gospel songs. Tickets are $15 for adults
and $10 for seniors and students. If you have previously purchased
tickets for February 11, they will be honored for this performance.
For tickets call the box office at (609) 921-2663. Students, faculty
and staff receive one free ticket with a valid Rider ID. There
is no parking available at Nassau Presbyterian Church, however
there are many nearby municipal lots.
Rider Band and Rider Choir to Perform April 24
Composed of Rider University students, the Rider Band, conducted by Jerry Rife, joined by the renowned Blawenburg Band, and the Rider Choir, conducted by Craig Tipton, will present a concert on Monday, April 24 at 7 p.m. in The Yvonne Theater in the Fine Arts Building. Admission is free to this performance.