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DATE	EVENT	TIME/PLACE
November
6	The Creative Eye: Selections from the Carol Beesley Collection of Photographs in Honor of Michael Hennagin The exhibition runs Nov. 7, 2009 through January 3, 2010. It features photographs from the collection of former OU painting faculty member Carol Beesley. A recent gift to the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, the collection is a significant addition to the museum's photography holdings. It includes works by many of the most important figures in the history of modern photography. A guest lecture by Jon Burris, ArtSpace at Untitled and OU professor Andrew Strout is at 6 pm Friday, Nov. 6. Following the guest lecture from 7-9 pm is the exhibition's opening reception. Both the lecture and the opening reception are free and open to the public.	FJJMoA 6 pm Guest Lecture-FREE; 7-9 pm Opening Reception FREE
6	Once Upon A Dream: School of Dance fundraiser
9	Gallery Talk: The Story Behind My Photography Collection by Carol Beesley. Retired OU School of Art professor, Carol Beesley will discuss how her interests and experiences shaped her personal photography collection. The Creative Eye: Selections from the Carol Beesley Collection of Photographs in Honor of Michael Hennagin runs through January 3, 2010.	10 am FJJMoA Elaine and Gene Edwards Gallery - FREE
9	Sutton Faculty Artist Series: Johanna Cox, oboe Performance includes Bach Sonata for oboe and piano; Sancan's work for oboe and piano; United States premiere of Jacques Hetu composition for oboe, violin and piano; Galbraith's lively and expressive work for oboe, bassoon and piano; and Berners' unique piece for oboe, trombone and double bass.	8 pm PRH
10	OU Steel Drum Band - A family-friendly event! No admission charge. Steel Drum concert begins at 6 pm in Catlett Music Center's Gothic Hall.	6 pm GH FREE
10	Sutton Faculty Concert Series: Percussion Orchestra and Ensemble directed by visiting professor, Dr. Nathan Daughtrey as well as Dr. Ricardo Souza and Josh Knight. The program includes "Adaptation, Mvt. 1" composed by Nathan Daughtery; "Aboriginal Dreams" composition by Roland Barrett; Aria from "Three Scenes" by David J. Long, arranged by Dancy; "Cores Norte/Sul" composition by Ricardo Coelho Souza; "Mass" by John Mackey; and "Whispers" composed by David Skidmore.	8 pm SCH - also Live audio webcast http://music.ou.edu
12	Artist Lecture John Grade - The OU School of Art and Art History Sculpture program is pleased to present Seattle-based artist John Grade. His work integrates the natural world and the processes of change evident in the environment. The works range in scale from small to large scale installations. http://www.johngrade.com	2 pm FJJMoA Auditorium FREE
13	Visiting Artist Stephen Hough: Piano Master Class - The master class consists of students from various Oklahoma universities coming together for a mini-recital and critique by Stephen Hough. From the University of Oklahoma, Angela Triandafillou performs Liszt's Sonetto 104 del Petrarca. Angela Triandafillou, originally from New London, Conn. is a first year Master's student in Piano Performance and Pedagogy at OU. As a graduate assistant, her responsibilities include teaching class piano and applied piano lessons. In 2008 she received her Bachelor's Degree in Piano Performance and Music Education from Ithaca College. For the past three summers, she has studied at the Brevard Music Center in Brevard, N.C. Ms. Triandafillou is a student of Dr. Jane Magrath. The Stephen Hough master class is an educational program of the Oklahoma City Orchestra League and the OKC Philharmonic. The master class is open to all students and the public is invited to attend at no charge. At 8 p.m. the following night, Saturday, November 14, pianist Stephen Hough will be the guest soloist with the OKC Philharmonic for their Classics Season Transformations concert at the Civic Center Music Hall.	3-5 pm SCH Open to the public. FREE
13	School of Art and Art History MFA Graduate Exhibition - Featured in the exhibition are MFA candidates Robert Davis Jr., Eyakem Gulilat, Jamie Henderson, Michael Elizondo, Virgina Dowling, Gray Hale, Samantha Dillehay, Mike Hill, Alexandra Knox, Mark Zimmerman, Jenny Shangguan, Katherine Seals, Saaniya Shaikh, Tara Najd Ahmadi and Sherwin Tibayan. The exhibition is featured as part of the Norman Art Galleries 2nd Friday Circuit of Art. It will remain on exhibit in the Lightwell Gallery through November 20. Free and open to the public.	6-9 pm LWG Opening Reception FREE
Nov. 13- 22	University Theatre: THE THREE MUSKETEERS 8 p.m. 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21 3 p.m. 15, 21 and 22 Novel by Alexander Dumas. Adapted by Linda Alper, Douglas Langworth and Penny Metropulos. Enjoy the swashbuckling adventures of three dashing musketeers and D'Artagnan, as he pursues his dream of becoming one of King Louis XIII's revered guards. They fight, one for all and all for one, for King and country with interludes of wine, women and song! Enjoy this unabashedly romantic adventure. NEW! Saturday, Nov. 21 matinee performance at 3 p.m. added due to very strong ticket sales. Call the box office at (405) 325-4101 for ticket information.	WT
14	Singing Sooners: Perform with the Pride of Oklahoma Marching Band during halftime of the OU vs. Texas A&M football game - Owen Field	Halftime OU vs. Texas A&M - Owen Field
16	Sutton Faculty Artist Series: Oklahoma Brass Quintet	8 pm SCH
Nov. 17-20	Visiting Guest Artist: Marilyn Horne, mezzo-soprano Master class at 7 pm on Tuesday, November 17 and Friday, November 20 in Pitman Rccital Hall. Free and open to the public.	7 pm PRH
18	New Century Ensemble Free and open to the public	8 pm SCH
19	Sutton Faculty Artist Series: The University of Oklahoma Jazz Ensembles and Chamber Groups directed by Jay Wilkinson. The evening's performance spotlights works remembering Maynard Ferguson, Bobby Shew and others. The concert features a performance by Marc Sutton on "Danny Boy" and Wes Martin on "Notorius Tourist," as well as other members of the late OU Jazz Ensemble trumpet section.	8 pm SCH
21	Oklahoma Flute Society: FLUTE FAIR 2009 The University of Oklahoma hosts this great event for teachers and students of all ages! Special guest artists: Greg Pattillo with PROJECT Trio and Helen Ann Shanley. The Flute Fair includes high school and collegiate level Masterclasses; a Collegiate Competition with cash prizes for college student performers; Workshops and Sessions with the guest artists; Exhibits of a wide assortment of flutes, music, accessories; and Concerts featuring Greg Patillo and the PROJECT Trio and a concert including the Honor Flute Choirs and Adult Flute Choir. Admission to Concerts free with Registration for the Flute Fair. Schedule, Information and Registration Form are available at the OFS website www.oklahomaflutesociety.org or call (405) 822-9550.	8:30 am Registration Gothic Hall, Catlett Music Center
22	Sutton Faculty Artist Series: OU Symphony Orchestra with the Richard Zielinski Singers. Program begins with Joseph Haydn "Farewell Symphony" followed by the rarely performed and moving work by Luigi Nono "Il canto sospeso" featuring the Richard Zielinski Singers in a work that is a cry from the heart for human compassion in a time of strife. The second half of the afternoon program features the 2009 OU Concerto winner, Mark Billy, clarinet performing the Third Movement from W. A. Mozart's " Clarinet Concerto." The concert concludes with Rimsky Korsakov's Suite from "Le Coq d' Or." PRE-CONCERT ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION: 2pm in the School of Music Seminar Room with Jose Canoy OU Italian Studies, Michael Lee OU School of Music and Sarah Reichardt OU School of Music. The Pre-Concert discussion is free and open the public.	3 pm SCH
21	THE RICHARD ZIELINSKI SINGERS: AMERICAN VOICES. Free and open to the public.	7 pm McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church, Norman
22	Sutton Faculty Artist Series: Guitarist, Larry Hammett performs with bassist, Anthony Stoops and drummer, Mark Giammario. The Trio will perform what Hammett describes as a melting pot of music from the Canary Islands, Spain, Brazil and the United States. This Sunday night concert should melt away the autumn chill!	8 pm PRH
23	Sutton Concert Series: Wind Symphony & Symphony Band - Composer, Carter Pann joins the OU Wind Symphony as a solo pianist for the consortium priemiere of his "Concerto Logic for Piano and Wind Symphony." The theme of the performance could be called "Games, Dances and Celebrations" with OU Symphony Band performing a new brilliant fanfare by noted video game composer from Japan, Wataru Hokoyama, as well as exotic dances from Armenia by Aram Khachaturian, the beautiful German art song, "Allerseelen" by Richard Strauss, and a fun-loving rag written for the White House Easter Egg Roll. In addition to Pann's "Concerto Logic" the Wind Symphony will perform "Wedding Dance" from Hasseneh (Wedding) Suite by Jacques Press and American composer John Mackey's newest composition, "Aurora Awakes."	8 pm SCH
30	Sutton Faculty Artist Series: Nathan Daughtrey, percussion	8 pm PRH
December
Dec. 2 -6	Lab Theatre: The Midnight Caller (one-act play) and Chamber Music (one-act play) 8 p.m. Dec. 2, 3, 4 & 5 3 p.m. Dec. 6	Old Science Hall
3	Sutton Concert Series: CHRISTMAS AT OU presented by the University of Oklahoma Choral Activities area. The event involves all four university choirs: University Chorale, Dr. Richard Zielinski director; University Singers, Dr. Mark Lucas director; University Chamber Singers, Dr. Steven C. Curtis director; and the Singing Sooners, Dr. Richard Zielinski and Dr. Mark Lucas directors. It will be an evening of old favorite Christmas songs, as well as new "takes" on familar favorites such as "Hark the Herald Angels Sing," "Carol of the Bells," and "Away in a Manger." An audience carol sing-along is planned. The evening will culminate in a 170-voice combined choir in a performance of Craig Courtney's "A Musicological Journey Through the Twelve Days of Christmas." This is a family-friendly event that is open to the public with Sutton Series pricing of $8 general adult admission and $5 for all students, OU faculty/staff and senior adults. Call the Fine Arts Box Office for tickets (405) 325-4101. For additional concert information visit http://sing.ou.edu or http://choirs.ou.edu.	8 pm SCH Family-Friendly Event
4	Young Men;s Vocal Workshop: Real Men Sing Free and open to the public	4 pm SCH
6	Sutton Faculty Artist Series: Collegium Musicum	3 pm SCH
8	Percussion Studio Holiday Concert	1:30 pm GH
8	Civic Orchestra free and open to the public	8 pm CMC
Dec. 9 -13	University Theatre: Contemporary Dance Oklahoma 8 p.m. 9, 10, 11 & 12 3 p.m. 13	RPAC
10	Musical Theatre Showcase	7:30 pm PRH
11	Sutton Faculty Artist Series: Holiday Pipes with John Schwandt, organ	8 pm SCH

Time and location of events are subjected to change.

For information, call the College of Fine Arts Box Office: (405) 325-4101. Accommodation on the basis of disability is also available by calling the Box Office at (405) 325-4101.