All events are free of charge except as noted. Ticket sales are managed through the Shorter University Box Office (with the exception of the R.O.M.E. Concert Series). For tickets contact:

Shorter University Box Office
315 Shorter Avenue
Rome, GA 30165

Phone: (706) 233-7288 or (800) 868-6980, ext. 7288
E-mail: boxoffice@shorter.edu

Occasional changes in dates for arts events may occur. Visit this page for the latest schedule. All events are on the main Shorter University campus, located at 315 Shorter Avenue, Rome, Georgia, unless otherwise indicated.

2010-2011 Events Calendar print-version online
Music One-on-One
Summer Arts Institute
Rome's Own Music Ensemble (R.O.M.E.) 2010-2011 schedule

August

Faculty Gala
Monday, August 30, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Brookes Chapel

September

Guest Art Exhibit - “Two Views Through Abstraction”
by Jesse Hamrick and Ray Harbour
September 7-30, 2010
Reception & Lecture: Thursday, September 30 at 2:30 p.m. Arnold Art Gallery

An intuitive, self-taught visionary artist, Harbour forgoes brushes and uses her hands to apply paint. Her work is sensory and emotional. Signature pieces involve the layering and interweaving of human figures, animals, archetypes and natural elements. Hamrick is devoted to studying human emotions, researching color theory, and paying special attention to how light interacts with color. Hamrick’s art can be found in several private art collections around the United States, as well as art galleries around the world.

Faculty Recital - Jerico Vasquez, piano
Sunday, September 12, 2010, 3:00 p.m.
Brookes Chapel

A recital celebrating the 200th anniversary of the births of Frederic Chopin and Robert Schumann.

Guest Artist Series Recital - Ashu, saxophone
Monday, September 13, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Brookes Chapel

Ashu has established an extraordinary ability to communicate with audiences through his charismatic and moving performance style. While his virtuosity continues to thrill listeners, his artistry reaches even farther as he demonstrates a unique personality and musical voice all his own.

Guest Artist Series Recital - The Merling Trio
Monday, September 20, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Brookes Chapel

The Merling Trio is recognized as one of today’s premier ensembles. These world-class musicians have been hailed as a brilliantly distinguished group endowed with remarkable gifts of communication, magnificent precision, and an impeccable blend of sound.

Student Recital
Thursday, September 23, 2010, 11:00 a.m.
Brookes Chapel

Shorter Chorale Fundraiser* - Viva España!

Saturday, September 25, 2010, 6:00 p.m.
Hilltop Café, Shorter University

Reservation Required; Tickets $40 - Call the Shorter Box Office at 706-233-7288.

Join the Shorter Chorale and guest faculty soloists as we present an evening of fun, food, and music foreshadowing our upcoming tour to Spain! Listen to beautiful Spanish guitar music by the courtyard fountain at our outdoor reception; then join us in the dining hall for paella and other delicious dishes of the region at our sumptuous buffet. The evening will conclude with a delightful presentation of Spanish folk music, tangos, and choral selections featuring the beautiful El Cant Dels Ocells (Song of the Sparrows) of Pablo Casals.

Faculty Recital - Matthew Hoch, baritone
Monday, September 27, 2010
Brookes Chapel, 7:30 p.m.

Assisted by guest Heather Hunnicutt, soprano and Ben Harris, piano

October

Fall Play: The Philadelphia Story
Sponsored by Brinson, Askew, Berry, Seigler, Richardson and Davis, LLP
September 30-October 3, 2010
October 7-10, 2010

Callaway Theater

Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
Sundays at 2:30 p.m.

Tickets Required. Call the Shorter Box Office at 706-233-7288.

This classic is a sophisticated romantic comedy set in Philadelphia in the early 1940’s. The play was later made into a successful film starring Cary Grant, Kathryn Hepburn and Jimmy Stewart.

Guest Artist Series Recital - Cecily Nall, soprano
Monday, October 4, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Brookes Chapel

As an international leading soprano, Cecily Nall has performed in the most prestigious opera houses in the United States and Europe. She first attracted attention as a winner of the Metropolitan Opera and the Baltimore Opera and began her professional career in the Cincinnati Opera Young American Artists Program.

Faculty and Guest Recital - Chuck and Rianne Chandler, tenor and mezzo-soprano with Paul and Valerie MacPhail, baritone and soprano
Sunday, October 10, 2010, 3:00 p.m.
Brookes Chapel

Student Recital
Thursday, October 14, 2010, 11:00 a.m.
Brookes Chapel

Student Art Exhibit
October 18-November 5, 2010
Arnold Art Gallery
Reception: Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 2:30 p.m.

Various works by Shorter University art students.

Fall Opera: La canterina by Joseph Haydn and La Divina by Thomas Pasatieri
October 21-24, 2010
Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. & Sunday, 2:00 p.m.
Callaway Theatre

Tickets Required. Call the Shorter Box Office at 706-233-7288.

Shorter University Opera Theatre presents two delightful one-act operas composed 200 years apart from one another. La canterina (1766) is a jovial farce concerning the demure young maiden, Gasparina, and her singing teacher, Don Pelagio. This charming opera buffa will be performed in Italian. In La Divina (1966), a past-her-prime operatic star takes her final bow. This hilarious satire of the “diva” persona will be performed in English.

Northwest Georgia Choral Festival
Monday, October 25, 2010
Concert: 7:00 p.m.
Winthrop-King Centre

Tickets Required. Call the Shorter Box Office at 706-233-7288.

Shorter University is excited to host the 15th annual Northwest Georgia Choral Festival for high school students (grades 10-12) and elementary school students (grades 4-6) and their directors. The public is invited to attend the final concert featuring the festival choirs and the Shorter Chorale.

Student Recital
Thursday, October 28, 2010, 11:00 a.m.
Brookes Chapel

Senior Recital: Erica Miller, oboe
Friday, October 29, 2010, 3:10 p.m.
Brookes Chapel

Friends of Theatre Showcase
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Arcadia, the antebellum home of Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt Mooring
31 Orchard Spring Dr., SW, Rome, GA 30165

Enjoy heavy hor d’oeuvres and an evening of fabulous entertainment provided by Shorter University theatre students.

Piano Masterclass - Dr. Adam Clark
Faculty, Hope College
Saturday, October 30, 2010, 5:00 pm
Brookes Chapel

November-December

Guest Recital - Dr. Adam Clark, piano
Faculty, Hope College
November 1, 2010, 7:30 pm
Brookes Chapel

Featuring works by Schumann, Chopin, and Barber

Student Recital
Thursday, November 4, 2010, 11:00 a.m.
Brookes Chapel

Balkan String Quartet
Thursday, November 4, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Brookes Chapel

Chamber Concert: The Balkan String Quartet and Chamber Players of the South
Friday, November 5, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Brookes Chapel

Shorter University Chorus in Fall Concert
Saturday, November 6, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Brookes Chapel

Tickets Required. Call the Shorter Box Office at 706-233-7288.

The Shorter Chorus invites you to join us as we begin our concert season with a performance featuring choral masterworks by Handel and Vaughan Williams. Commemorating the centennial of his birth, this concert will also include music by celebrated American composer Samuel Barber.

Schumann Celebration I: Jerico Vasquez, piano and Ben Harris, piano with The Balkan String Quartet
Sunday, November 7, 2010, 3:00 p.m.
Brookes Chapel

Featuring Robert Schumann’s P iano Quartet in E flat Major, Op.47 and Piano Quintet in E flat Major, Op.44.

Student Recital
Thursday, November 11, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Brookes Chapel

Fall Musical - Curtains
Sponsored by the Harbin Clinic
November 11-14 and November 18-21, 2010
Callaway Theatre

Thursdays-Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.
Sundays, 2:00 p.m.

Tickets Required. Call the Shorter Box Office at 706-233-7288.

This musical who-done-it is written by Rupert Holmes with the music and lyrics by Kander and Ebb. Set in Boston, this musical is a spoof on backstage murder mysteries.

Shorter Chorale Fall Concert
Saturday, November 13, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Brookes Chapel

Tickets Required. Call the Shorter Box Office at 706-233-7288.

For nearly half a century, the choral music of America has been influenced by the unforgettable arrangements of Robert Shaw and Alice Parker. The Shorter Chorale will present a variety of these magnificently crafted works featuring Wondrous Love , Hark I Hear the Harps Eternal , and I Will Arise.

Schumann Celebration II:
Matthew Hoch, baritone and Ben Harris, piano
Chuck Chandler, tenor and Jerico Vasquez, piano
Monday, November 15, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Brookes Chapel

Featuring Schumann’s Liederkreis, Op. 39 and Dichterliebe, Op.48.

Senior Recital: Lauren Lee, soprano and Bobby Venable, baritone
Friday, November 19, 2010, 3:10 p.m.
Brookes Chapel

Shorter Preparatory Recital
Sunday, November 21, 2010, 2:00 p.m., Brookes Chapel

Feaste of Caroles
Sunday, November 28, 2010, 6:00 p.m.
Rome City Auditorium

Tickets Required. Call the Shorter Box Office at 706-233-7288.

The popular Rome tradition returns this year as we bring in the season with performances by the Shorter Chorale and Shorter Chorus, and a very special guest high school choir! There will be songs old and new, magnificent instrumentalists, audience sing-a-longs, and guest faculty soloists! From the glittering decorations, to the festive holiday spirit, this event is sure to start your Christmas season with a flourish!

Student Directed Play - Angel Street
Wednesday-Friday, December 1-3, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Callaway Theatre

Tickets Required. Call the Shorter Box Office at 706-233-7288.

Directed by senior Callie Edwards, Angel Street is a Victorian Thriller later made into the classic film Gaslight , starring Ingrid Bergman, Charles Boyer and Joseph Cotton.

January

Guest Art Exhibit - “Seeing is Believing” by Frank Murphy
January 18-February 4, 2011, Arnold Art Gallery
Reception and Lecture: Tuesday, January 18, 2:30 p.m.

Murphy serves as a campus minister at Berry and Georgia Highlands colleges, and much of his art relates to common threads within his ministry (redemption, reconciliation, joy, faith, compassion, mercy and love). This exhibit will feature recent work of biblical stories, narrative depictions from literature, portraits of unusual holy men and the preparatory work for the commissioned Georgia Baptist Convention murals.

Winter Opera - The Ballad of Baby Doe
by Douglas Moore
Friday-Saturday, January 21-22, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Desoto Theatre

Tickets Required.Call the Shorter Box Office at 706-233-7288.

Set in Leadville, Colorado, Moore’s The Ballad of Baby Doe (1956) retells the true story of Elizabeth “Baby Doe” Tabor and her marriage to a rich silver entrepreneur. Set over the course of several decades, the opera reveals tableaus from Baby Doe’s life: her greatest joys and deepest sorrows. Comprised of a beautiful score and recognizable arias, this American opera is a landmark work in standard repertory. Performed with full orchestra, this opera will combine the talents of Shorter University faculty and students.

Faculty Recital - Peter DeWitt, organ
Monday, January 24, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Brookes Chapel

Student Recital
Thursday, January 27, 2011, 11:00 a.m.
Brookes Chapel

Friends of Theatre Cabaret
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Northwest Georgia Technical College

Tickets Required. Call the Shorter Box Office at 706-233-7288.

Enjoy a picnic in the park -- indoors. We supply the tables and fabulous entertainment; you supply the food and decorations.

Guest Artist Series Recital: Abbey Simon, piano
Monday, January 31, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Brookes Chapel

“On the front rank of the younger generation of pianists” has been a frequent comment by music critics in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, and the major cities of Europe, when speaking of the brilliant American pianist, Abbey Simon. Glowing endorsements from leading conductors have led to appearances with major orchestras in the United States and abroad.

February

Guest Art Exhibit - “Homage” by Amalia Amaki
February 7-March 1, 2011
Reception and Lecture: Tuesday, March 1, 2:30 p.m.
Arnold Art Gallery

Amaki, a nationally known, photo-based mixed media artist, is professor of art history at the University of Alabama. A graduate of Georgia State University, University of New Mexico and Emory University, she has work in collections of the High Museum and the National Museum for Women in the Arts.

Winter Play - Trojan Women
February 17-20 and 24-27, 2011
Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m.
Callaway Theatre

Tickets Required. Call the Shorter Box Office at 706-233-7288.

This Greek tragedy by Euripides follows the fates of the women of Troy after their city has been sacked, their husbands killed and their families are to be enslaved.

Student Recital
Thursday, February 17, 2011, 11:00 a.m.
Brookes Chapel

Student Recital
Thursday, February 24, 2011, 11:00 a.m.
Brookes Chapel

March and April

Junior Recital - Jahi Mims, bass and Trey Smagur, tenor
Friday, March 4, 2011, 3:10 p.m.
Brookes Chapel

William and Mary Ann Knight Scholarship Competition
Monday, March 7, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Brookes Chapel

Tickets Required. Call the Shorter Box Office at 706-233-7288.

Student Recital
Thursday, March 10, 2011, 11:00 a.m.
Brookes Chapel

Junior Recital: Austen Earp, piano and Texas Galan, piano
Friday, March 11, 2011, 3:10 p.m.
Brookes Chapel

Senior Recital: Emily Tweedy, soprano
Monday, March 21, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Brookes Chapel

Junior Recital: Bradley Harris, piano
Friday, March 25, 2011, 3:10 p.m.
Brookes Chapel

Senior Recital: Christina Sidlow, soprano
Monday, March 28, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Brookes Chapel

Student Art Exhibit
March 8-April 1, 2011
Reception: Tuesday, March 8, 4 p.m.
Arnold Art Gallery

Various works of art by Shorter University Students

Junior Recital: Anthony Chu, baritone and Sarah Dunham, soprano
Friday, April 1, 2011, 3:10 p.m.
Brookes Chapel

Senior Recital: Christian Bigliani, piano
Monday, April 4, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Brookes Chapel

Student Recital
Thursday, April 7, 2011, 11:00 a.m.
Brookes Chapel

Senior Recital: Rebecca West, piano and Hannah Freeman, soprano
Friday, April 8, 2011, 3:10 p.m.
Brookes Chapel

Band Concert
Friday, April 8, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Brookes Chapel

Tickets Required. Call the Shorter Box Office at 706-233-7288.

Shorter University Chorus Spring Concert
Saturday, April 9, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Brookes Chapel

Tickets Required. Call the Shorter Box Office at 706-233-7288.

In their spring performance, members of the Shorter Chorus celebrate the rich diversity and history of the world of choral music. Please join us as we conclude our year with a concert of varied textures, languages, and tone colors designed to highlight the beauty of the musical kaleidoscope that is our art.

Senior Recital: Evan Meisser, baritone
Monday, April 11, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Brookes Chapel

Spring Musical: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
April 12-17, 2011, Tuesday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
Callaway Theatre

Tickets Required. Call the Shorter Box Office at 706-233-7288.

The loveable characters of Charles Schulz come alive in this musical adaptation of the Peanuts comic strip.

Junior Recital: Mary Diesch, soprano and E.J. Laird, baritone, Ryan O’Leary, tenor
Friday, April 15, 2011, 3:10 p.m.
Brookes Chapel

Shorter Chorale Spring Concert
Saturday, April 16, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
First Baptist Church, Rome

Tickets Required. Call the Shorter Box Office at 706-233-7288.

Few choral works are more beautiful than the magnificent Mass in G minor of British composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. Written for double choir and soloists, this stunningly difficult piece will be the centerpiece of our upcoming performances in and around Madrid, Burgos, and Barcelona. Rounding out the program will be American folk song arrangements and spirituals, which were requested by the wonderful people of Spain during our recent preparatory visit.

Senior Recital: Jasmine Habersham, soprano
Monday, April 18, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Brookes Chapel

Dark Night Series
Tuesday-Thursday, April 19-21, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Callaway Theatre

Tickets Required. Call the Shorter Box Office at 706-233-7288.

New plays will be read in a recital format. Audiences will have the opportunity of hearing new works before they hit the big time.

Senior Recital: Michelle Kelly, soprano
Monday, April 25, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Brookes Chapel

Senior Showcase: Emily Duke, Jennifer Holcombe and Chris Lewis
Thursday, April 28, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Callaway Theatre

Senior Show: Hannah Brown
Friday, April 29, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Callaway Theatre

Senior Showcase: Vandi Enzor and John Carucci
Saturday, April 30, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Callaway Theatre

May

Shorter Preparatory Recital
Sunday, May 1, 2011, 2:00 p.m.
Brookes Chapel

Senior Showcase: Elizabeth Telford and Elizabeth MacDonell
Sunday, May 1, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Callaway Theatre

Senior Show: Zachary Vandever and Callie Edwards
Monday, May 2, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Callaway Theatre

R.O.M.E. 2010-2011 Concerts & Events

All events begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Rome City Auditorium and are FREE unless otherwise indicated. R.O.M.E. season ticket is good for all events except the Shorter Opera and the Follies.

For more information visit www.romesownmusic.org.

September

Clock Tower Jazz Ensemble
Saturday, September 11, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Bridgepoint Plaza in Rome

Bring a picnic or lawn chairs

Applescraps
Thursday, September 16, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Barnes & Noble in Rome
R.O.M.E. 3rd Thursday Jazz Night

Ceilidh Celtic Ensemble & Atlanta Mandolin Orchestra "201 Strings"
Saturday, September 25
Shorter University Brookes Chapel
All seats $5

October

NW GA Winds and Guests in Concert:  "Earth, WINDS, and Fire: Element-ary Music"
Tuesday, October 5

Broadway on Broad Street: "Ain't Misbehavin'" - The Music of Fats Waller
Tickets: $10 for adults and $5 for students

The U.S. Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors
Tuesday, October 19
FREE, but ticket required.

Pollard Greens
Thursday, October 21, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Barnes & Noble in Rome
R.O.M.E. 3rd Thursday Jazz Night

November

Chamber P.O.T.S., Blue Mountain, and the Balkan String Quartet invite you to a  "Bloch Party: Celebrating Gwendolyn's Birthday"
Music by Ernest Bloch, Gwendolyn Watson and more
Friday, November 5

The Notables
Thursday, November 18, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Barnes & Noble in Rome
R.O.M.E. 3rd Thursday Jazz Night

December

NW GA Winds and Montessori School of Rome - "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"
Friday, December 3, 9:00 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12:45 a.m.
Young Audience Concert
All seats $3

NWGA Winds, the Three Rivers Singers and Guests in Concert present "Winds of the Season: Holiday Favorites"
Tuesday, December 7

January

Shorter University Opera at DeSoto Theatre presents "The Ballad of Baby Doe"
by Douglas Moore (opera sung in English) with music by Chamber P.O.T.S.
Friday and Saturday, January 21-22

For tickets call the Shorter Box Office at 706-233-7288.

February

Junior Service League "Follies" with the Clocktower Jazz Ensemble
Friday and Saturday, February 4-5

Clocktower Jazz Ensemble and Soul Revue presents "Heart and Soul 4: Love Songs and Motown"
Friday, February 11
All seats $5

NW GA WINDS and guests in concert present "The American Spirit: Our Musical Heritage"
Friday, February 25

April

NW GA WINDS with Bagpipers, Dancers, Soloists and much MacMore! present "Across the Big Pond XI: Celtic Gala"
Saturday, April 2 at The Forum

May

NW GA WINDS and the Three Rivers Singers in concert "A National Tribute: Salute to Heroes"
Tuesday, May 24