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CSU School of the Arts
The Colorado State University School of the Arts in Fort Collins, Colorado comprises the Department of Art and the Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance. The School of the Arts brings together dynamic faculty and committed students in a vibrant learning environment that fosters and supports creativity and growth. The state-of-the-art University Center for the Arts (UCA) , located in the renovated old Fort Collins High School, is an exquisite performance and exhibit venue for music, theatre, dance and art. We invite you to "Meet Me at the UCA".

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Summer Events

	CSU Summer Theatre Presents Shakespeare at Sunset A Midsummer Night's Dream Thursday - Sunday evenings July 9 - 19 University Theatre, University Center for the Arts 1400 Remington Street WEATHER UPDATE FROM THE DIRECTOR, 07.06.09: Given the persistence of rain and an uncooperative extended weekend forecast, we are moving the production indoors. We made this decision after today's downpoor when our tech staff waded through an inch of standing water to move lighting equipment and cables indoors. If weather cooperates, patrons are still invited to picnic at the gazebo in the Annual Trial Flower Gardens and the lawns around the University Center for the Arts from 6:00 - 7:00 on performance nights. CSU School of the Arts' traditional summer theatre festival returns with Shakespeare's beloved tale of shenanigans and love. Performed outdoors and set to Purcell's beautiful music, The Fairy Queen, this will be a delightful evening the whole family can enjoy. Show dates are July 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19. Seating begins at 7 p.m. and performances run from 7:30 - 9 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door. Tickets will not be pre-sold for this event; cash or check only please. For more information please call 970-491-3603.
	CSU Music Department, in collaboration with Opera Fort Collins presents the 1925 Broadway Musical No, No, Nanette One Night Only on Friday, July 24 - FREE The fun performance will be directed by students from the Summer Masters in Music Education in Conducting Program. The popular musical, written by Vincent Youmans and Irving Caesar, includes the memorable tunes "Tea for Two" and "I Want to Be Happy" sung by Opera Fort Collins company members, alongside CSU students from the Artist Apprentice Program. Make an Evening of It - Weather permitting, come early and bring a picnic to enjoy in the Annual Trial Flower Gardens or peruse the FREE Andy Warhol exhibits at the University Art Museum. When and Where - Griffin Concert Hall, University Center for the Arts at 1400 Remington Street. Friday, July 24, 7:00 p.m. General admission seating begins at 6:30 p.m. and admission if free.
	The University Art Museum and the Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising are open for the summer! Enjoy the air-conditioning and superb displays in both museums that are always FREE of CHARGE. Hours are 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. NOW OPEN: Through Warhol's Lens and Warhol's Flowers - Read About the Exhibit University Art Museum Exhibit Information Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising Information

Events, News & Announcements

	Creating an Inspired Musical Experience Director of Bands at CSU, J. Steven Moore, is published in School Band and Orchestra Magazine Read Article.
	Nation-Wide Opportunity for Art and/or Education Internship with Mel Chin Studio - Directed by Mel Chin Studio, OPERATION PAYDIRT is an art, science, and education collaboration supporting a city-wide plan to help end childhood lead poisoning in New Orleans. The project strategy involves both a science driven urban planning effort in New Orleans and a nation-wide collective artwork, THE FUNDRED DOLLAR BILL PROJECT, made of millions of drawings. Read More.
	On Friday, April 3, the opening of the new University Art Museum was marked by a lecture from visiting artist Mel Chin. Chin, an artist and activist, spoke about his new project called OPERATION PAYDIRT/FUNDRED which supports implementing a solution to lead-related health issues challenging post-disaster New Orleans. We invite you to visit the University Art Museum and take part in the FUNDRED project, while assisting students at Rocky Mountain High School who are taking a central role. FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE
	Please join us in thanking our 08/09 Program Guide, Virtuoso Concert Series and RamWelcome Sponsors and Partners, including Best Western University Inn, this season's "Green" sponsor. CLICK HERE
	The Colorado State University Center for Biomedical Research in Music has been named recipient of the Charleen B. Flood Memorial Fund for the advancement of Neurological Music Therapy research focused on Parkinson’s disease. READ MORE
	Saturday is Performing Arts Night on CSU-TV - Watch CSU School of the Arts performances on TV or buy the DVDs READ MORE
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Upcoming Events
Each year, the School of the Arts offers the Fort Collins and Northern Colorado community world-class art exhibitions and music, theatre, and dance performances by students, faculty and guest artists. With hundreds of exhibitions, events, lectures, concerts, and performances, the School of the Arts offers performing arts and visual arts experiences that invigorate your soul, awaken your mind, and inspire your creative spirit.

"Performing arts are an essential component of an enriched and well rounded education. Participation in the arts fires creativity and energy within the individual, while promoting cultural growth, strength and awareness for both the artist and the community as a whole. Performing arts transcend the horizons of language, culture and society and allow us to explore human potential at the greatest depths and elevations."
- Larry Penley, President - Colorado State University