Calhoun Performing Arts Series
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ABOUT THE SERIES
Calhoun's Performing Arts Series, which runs from September through early June, hosts quality cultural programming -- all open to the public. Events are presented in Calhoun's intimate Mary Lea Johnson Performing Arts Center, 433 West End Avenue @ 81st Street. Programs are priced to be economically accessible to students, families and seniors. Some lectures are offered free of charge.
RESERVATIONS
Online Reservations.
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PROGRAMS
Music & Dance - Masters & Proteges series: Renowned and emerging musicians perform in Calhoun's intimate theater, presenting an eclectic range of styles and genres -- from classical and jazz to rock, opera and bluegrass. Dance presentations include the highly praised Wideman-Davis Dance Co., which returns to Calhoun each year.
Kidstuff - Children's Theater and Dance: This special series for families of young children, features professional children's theater and dance performances. Each performance is followed by a milk & cookie reception. Many of the performances are presented by TheatreworksUSA Productions, the most popular non-profit theater company for young adults.
Talk - Robert L. Beir Lecture & Town Hall Meeting series: Expert panelists focus on topical and controversial issues -- political, social and educational, Calhoun is grateful to Robert L. Beir for underwriting this lecture series.
Film - DOC Plus TALK documentary film series: Calhoun is proud to present award-winning documentaries in concert with the International Documentary Association. Each screening is followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and/or panel of scholars.
