Rob Burnside will be the featured reader for the River Poets on Thursday, May 2, at 7:30 pm at the Bloomsburg Public Library, 225 Market Street. The theme of the reading is Old Friends. A native of northeastern Pennsylvania, Burnside's interest in poetry began in childhood, listening to his mother recite from memory. He is a graduate of Wyoming Seminary and received a B.A. in Art Education from Wilkes University. In the early 1990s, near the end of a career on the Wilkes-Barre City Fire Department, he began writing poetry and short fiction to fill in long night shift hours at the fire station, and joined the River Poets shortly thereafter. He currently resides in Swoyersville, and has published a chapbook Falling Off the Bone, with the help of Finishing Line Press. His work is substantially influenced by the poetry of Stanley Kunitz, Ruth Stone, William Stafford, Patti Smith, and Walt Whitman. MC is Mike DeMarco.
Monday, April 29, 2013
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Concert Choir to perform downtown Saturday
The BU Concert Choir will give a concert on Saturday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church, 345 Market St., Bloomsburg.
This concert is free and open to the public. The program will feature sacred and secular music, including Z. Randall Stroope’s “Lamentations of Jeremiah” and “Inscription of Hope” and Randall Thompson’s “Choose Something Like a Star.” World music selections will include “Dubula” by Stephen Hatfield and the “Jamaican Market Place” by Larry Farrow.” Gospel music, spirituals and vocal jazz will complete the program.
Following commencement on Saturday, May 18, the Concert Choir, BU’s Husky Singers and Women’s Chorale will perform concerts in Chicago, with proceeds benefiting cancer-related organizations in memory of the late professor Eileen Hower, who passed away in December 2012. The Concert Choir is directed by professor of music Alan Baker and accompanied by Harry Martenas, jazz musician and church organist.
More weekend music
Two Bloomsburg University ensembles will perform in the annual Knoebels Amusement Resort Pops Concert Sunday, April 28, at the park in Elysburg. BU’s Concert Band will play at 2 p.m., followed by the Jazz Ensemble at 5:30 p.m. The performances are open to park visitors free of charge.
This concert is free and open to the public. The program will feature sacred and secular music, including Z. Randall Stroope’s “Lamentations of Jeremiah” and “Inscription of Hope” and Randall Thompson’s “Choose Something Like a Star.” World music selections will include “Dubula” by Stephen Hatfield and the “Jamaican Market Place” by Larry Farrow.” Gospel music, spirituals and vocal jazz will complete the program.
Following commencement on Saturday, May 18, the Concert Choir, BU’s Husky Singers and Women’s Chorale will perform concerts in Chicago, with proceeds benefiting cancer-related organizations in memory of the late professor Eileen Hower, who passed away in December 2012. The Concert Choir is directed by professor of music Alan Baker and accompanied by Harry Martenas, jazz musician and church organist.
More weekend music
Two Bloomsburg University ensembles will perform in the annual Knoebels Amusement Resort Pops Concert Sunday, April 28, at the park in Elysburg. BU’s Concert Band will play at 2 p.m., followed by the Jazz Ensemble at 5:30 p.m. The performances are open to park visitors free of charge.
Renaissance Jamboree Saturday Schedule
Renaissance Jamboree Entertainment Schedule
April 27, 10 am - 5 pmDowntown Bloomsburg
Courthouse Stage
- 10 am Beef—Classic Rock
- 11 am Seasoned Sounds—Contemporary Swing
- Noon Joyous—Classic Motown & Funk
- 2:30 pm Chamuris and Brown—Classic Acoustic Rock
- 3:45 pm Stained Grass Window-Bluegrass & Country
Iron Street Stage
- 10 am Darling Run- Modern Rock
- 11 am Finally Surrendered—Original & Contemporary Christian Rock
- Noon Fricknadorable—Americana, Roots, Novelty
- 1 pm Clickard Consortium—Straight Ahead Jazz
- 2 pm Mime Tribes—Original Music
- 3:00 pm Finally Surrendered—Original & Contemporary Christian Rock
- 4:00 pm Jeff Brown- Classic Acoustic Rock
Market Square
- 10:10 am Greenwood Friends & Susquehanna International Folk Dancers
- 10:45 am Susque Country Danjo Wheelers Square Dance
- 11:30 am Flippenout Extreme Aerial Trampoline Team
- Noon Rainbow Twirlers
- 12:30 pm Crosswinds Martial Arts
- 1:15 pm Flippenout Extreme Aerial Trampoline Team
- 1:30 pm YMCA Zumba
- 2:15 pm Flippenout Extreme Aerial Trampoline Team
- 2:30 pm Covered Bridge Cloggers
- 3:15 pm Karen Gronsky School of Dance Dancers
- 4 pm Flippenout Extreme Aerial Trampoline Team
- 4:30 pm International Student Assn Dancers
Jefferson Street Children’s Show Area
- 10:30am Dora Show
- 11:15 am Jerry Brown- “The Monkey Man”
- Noon Sully Show
- 12:45 pm The Magic of Brent Kessler
- 1:30 pm Dora Show
- 2:15 pm Jerry Brown—“The Monkey Man”
- 3 pm Sully Show
- 3:45 pm The Magic of Brent Kessler
Strolling performances by Jerry Brown, Dora, Sully, and Leo Schott on Bagpipes.
The Bloosmburg Theatre Ensemble will perform their theatre in the classroom show Patch Works: Life & Legends of the Coal Towns, at 2 pm in Phillips Emporium. The show is free.
Pony Party Paradise will be offering pony rides for a nominal charge on Market Street north of the Fountain.
Backyard Bouncin’ will have two inflatable games for a nominal charge at Main & West streets.
Renaissance Jamboree is co-sponsored by: Columbia Montour Area Chamber of Commerce, Program
Board of Bloomsburg University, Town of Bloomsburg, Bloomsburg University, Renaissance Jamboree Committee, Downtown Bloomsburg, Inc.
Monday, April 22, 2013
Art you can wear
The PADME catwalk and stage presentation will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Moose Exchange, 203 W. Main St., Bloomsburg. The event allows students enrolled in BU’s 3-D Design and Fabric Design classes to express visual form through artwork made for the body.
Nick DeFord, professor of art at the University of Tennessee, will present a lecture at 9:45 a.m. and workshop at noon on BU's campus.
All events are free and open to the public, but registration is required for the lecture and workshop. To register, contact Meredith Grimsley, associate professor of art, mgrimsle@bloomu.edu.
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Grammy winner Kathy Mattea to perform at BU Friday
This is a treat for country music fans.
At about 1,700 seats, Haas is a pretty intimate setting to see a show by a major performer for $35 a ticket.
Mattea will play songs from her most recent album, “Calling Me Home,” and her hits, including “Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses” and Grammy Award-winning “Where’ve You Been.”
More info about the Friday evening show at www.bloomu.edu/CAS or call the Haas Center Box Office, (570) 389-4409.
Mattea also will deliver the keynote address for BU’s 22nd annual Health Sciences Symposium and Wellness Fair, The Healing Power of the Arts, at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 25, in Mitrani Hall, followed by a workshop, The Positive Effects of Music in the Health Field, at 9 a.m. Friday, April 26, in Kehr Union, Ballroom. Both Mattea’s Thursday evening keynote address and Friday workshop are free and open to the public.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
The impact of Marcellus Shale ... in art, film and words
Just a reminder: The Moose Exchange on West Main is hosting a multi-disciplinary project focused on the impact of Marcellus Gas Shale on Pennsylvania communities.
The extensive multi-disciplinary project includes an art exhibit, lectures, film screenings. Get the details direct from the Moose.
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The Moose is also hosting a Mayoral Debate for the Town of Bloomsburg.
A tribute in song this Sunday
BU's Husky Singers and the Women’s Chorale will give a concert on Sunday, April 21, at 2:30 pm in Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani Hall. Admission is free.
The program’s highlight will be the premiere performance of a new work from Canadian choral composer Stephen Hatfield. “As She Goes” was commissioned by the Bloomsburg University choirs in memory of Eileen Hower, assistant professor of music, who passed away in December 2012. For this new work, Hatfield combined his original text and music with musical quotations from the Celtic folk song, “Wild Mountain Thyme,” one of Hower’s favorite tunes.
Other works to be performed by the women’s ensemble include Eleanor Daley’s “In Remembrance,” sacred Renaissance works of Arcadelt and Palestrina, a variety of spirituals and gospel arrangements, and a jazz arrangement of “My Favorite Things” from “The Sound of Music.”
Selections by the Husky Singers, BU’s male vocal ensemble, will include music from the southern gospel tradition, spirituals, glee club standards, Morten Lauridsen’s “Dirait’on” and “Hol’ You Han,” a Jamaican/rap novelty song.
Directed by Alan Baker, associate professor of music, the Husky Singers specialize in doo-wop, barbershop and other popular arrangements, complete with comic sketches and Motown-inspired dance moves.
The Women’s Chorale’s repertoire ranges from ancient to contemporary pieces, directed by of Andrew Robinette, professor of music. Both ensembles are accompanied by pianist Valyn Boy.
The program’s highlight will be the premiere performance of a new work from Canadian choral composer Stephen Hatfield. “As She Goes” was commissioned by the Bloomsburg University choirs in memory of Eileen Hower, assistant professor of music, who passed away in December 2012. For this new work, Hatfield combined his original text and music with musical quotations from the Celtic folk song, “Wild Mountain Thyme,” one of Hower’s favorite tunes.
Other works to be performed by the women’s ensemble include Eleanor Daley’s “In Remembrance,” sacred Renaissance works of Arcadelt and Palestrina, a variety of spirituals and gospel arrangements, and a jazz arrangement of “My Favorite Things” from “The Sound of Music.”
Selections by the Husky Singers, BU’s male vocal ensemble, will include music from the southern gospel tradition, spirituals, glee club standards, Morten Lauridsen’s “Dirait’on” and “Hol’ You Han,” a Jamaican/rap novelty song.
Directed by Alan Baker, associate professor of music, the Husky Singers specialize in doo-wop, barbershop and other popular arrangements, complete with comic sketches and Motown-inspired dance moves.
The Women’s Chorale’s repertoire ranges from ancient to contemporary pieces, directed by of Andrew Robinette, professor of music. Both ensembles are accompanied by pianist Valyn Boy.
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