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SUMMARY:EXHIBITION: Hold Nothing Back
DESCRIPTION:Ashleigh Coleman was born in the mountains of Virginia\, reared in South Carolina\, and for the last decade has lived in rural Mississippi. Through her work\, she is looking for her way home\, searching for joy in chaos. Coleman’s latest work will be featured in Hold Nothing Back in the Milliken Art Gallery. Coleman is a self-taught photographer. As she susses out where she lives and what is required of her as a mother\, Ashleigh looks through the lens of an inherited Hasselblad. \nIn the meantime\, her work has been exhibited across the United States\, including solo shows at the Fischer Galleries in Jackson\, MS\, the University of Mississippi’s Center for the Study of Southern Culture\, and the Claire Elizabeth Gallery in New Orleans. Her work has also been shown at the Ogden Museum of Art\, University of West Virginia\, the University of Southern Mississippi\, Barrister’s Gallery in New Orleans\, the Griffin Museum of Photography\, the Soho Gallery\, the Bo Barlett Center\, and is currently part of the traveling exhibitions\, Looking for Appalachia and A Yellow Rose Project. She is the 2020 SouthArts State Fellow for Mississippi. \nAshleigh is a founding member of Due South Cooperative\, which has exhibited work in TN\, MS\, GA\, and SC. Her work is included in a number of private and public collections\, including the MS Museum of Art. \nColeman’s work has been published in Oxford Magazine\, Garden & Gun\, Southern Living\, as well as featured in Remembering Emmett Till by Dave Tell. \nHold Nothing Back will run from January 6-February 3\, 2022. Coleman will present a Gallery Talk on February 3\, 2022\, at 6:00pm in the gallery followed by a closing reception from 6:30-8:00pm. \nThe exhibition is located in the Milliken Art Gallery and is free of charge. Gallery hours are Sunday 2:00-5:00pm\, Monday – Friday 9:00am-5:00pm. The Gallery is closed during school holidays. \nArtist’s Website
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/exhibition-hold-nothing-back/
LOCATION:Milliken Art Gallery\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,General Events,Humanities,Visiting Lecturers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathryn Boucher":MAILTO:kathryn.boucher@converse.edu
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SUMMARY:RECEPTION: Hold Nothing Back
DESCRIPTION:On February 3 at 6 pm\, Ashleigh Coleman will present a Gallery Talk discussing Hold Nothing Back and her art process. The talk will be followed by a closing reception from 6:30-8:00pm. \nHold Nothing Back will run in the Milliken Art Gallery from January 6 – February 3\, 2022 \nThe exhibition is located in the Milliken Art Gallery and is free of charge. Gallery hours are Sunday – Thursday 2:00-5:00pm. The Gallery is closed during school holidays.
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/reception-hold-nothing-back/
LOCATION:Milliken Art Gallery\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Cultural Events,General Events,Humanities,Visiting Lecturers
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathryn Boucher":MAILTO:kathryn.boucher@converse.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T180000
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SUMMARY:RECEPTION: Jan Ross Watercolors: People\, Places\, and Things
DESCRIPTION:On February 10\, 2022 at 6:00 pm\, Jan Ross will present a Gallery Talk discussing  Jan Ross Watercolors: People\, Places and Things and her art process. The talk will be followed by a reception from 6:30-8:00 pm. \n Jan Ross Watercolors: People\, Places and Things will run in the Milliken Art Gallery from February 10-March 10\, 2022.
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/reception-jan-ross-watercolors-people-places-and-things/
LOCATION:Milliken Art Gallery\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Cultural Events,General Events,Humanities,Visiting Lecturers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathryn Boucher":MAILTO:kathryn.boucher@converse.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T083000
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SUMMARY:2022 Converse Spring Scholars Day
DESCRIPTION:*This is an invite-only event \nPlease contact the Office of Admissions for more details.
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/2022-converse-spring-scholars-day/
LOCATION:Twichell Auditorium\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Lexi Stoneburner":MAILTO:lexi.stoneburner@converse.edu
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SUMMARY:Weisiger Stadium Ribbon Cutting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the naming of the Weisiger Stadium on the Converse University Campus for Agnes Weisiger ’63. \nThere will be a short ceremony prior to the Converse vs. Montreat College Lacrosse Match on February 19\, 2022. The Ceremony begins at 12:40 pm and ends with the cutting of the Ribbon at 12:50 pm. The match begins at 1 pm. \nThe event will be held on the new Lacrosse Fields at the Gibbs Fieldhouse on the Converse campus.  \nNo RSVP’s required and is free to the public.
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/weisiger-stadium-ribbon-cutting/
LOCATION:Gibbs Field House Terrace\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302
CATEGORIES:Alumni,General Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Debbi Thompson":MAILTO:debbi.thompson@converse.edu
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SUMMARY:Upstate Brass Project Concert - Weapons of Brass Destruction
DESCRIPTION:The Upstate Brass Project presents its first concert in over two years. This event brings together some of the finest brass players in the area for an epic concert featuring music by Gustav Holst\, John Williams\, George Gershwin\, and even Freddie Mercury. \nThe group includes many of the top brass players in the region\, with members of the Spartanburg\, Asheville\, and Brevard Symphonies\, as well as freelance players and music educators. Converse health and safety protocols will be enforced.
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/upstate-brass-project-concert-weapons-of-brass-destruction/
LOCATION:Daniel Recital Hall\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events,Lawson Academy,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Janae O'Shields":MAILTO:janae.oshields@converse.edu
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SUMMARY:February 2022 Arts On Tap
DESCRIPTION:The Petrie School of Music and Converse School of the Arts have partnered with the Ciclops Cyderi & Brewery to provide a performance series at the brewery! This series is a free and family-friendly way to offer high-quality music in a relaxed atmosphere. \nFeatured musicians will perform in a range of genres and styles including opera\, chamber music\, musical theatre\, pop\, new music\, folk\, and more.
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/february-2022-arts-on-tap/
LOCATION:Ciclops Cyderi & Brewery\, 197 E. St. John Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29306
CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,General Events,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Petrie School of Music":MAILTO:anna.neely@converse.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220225T083000
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SUMMARY:2022 School of the Arts Scholarship Audition & Portfolio Review
DESCRIPTION:Is your vision to develop your talents as an artist or performer? Let Converse unlock your full potential and get you the experience you need to take the world by storm. Transform your artistic abilities with faculty who will challenge and inspire you within your craft\, nurturing a deeper appreciation for the arts. \nHigh school seniors are invited to compete for talent-based scholarships in Art & Design\, Theatre & Dance\, and Music. Students may participate in person or virtually. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/2022-school-of-the-arts-scholarship-audition-portfolio-review/
LOCATION:Blackman Music Building – Lobby\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Admission Preview Day,Art,General Events,Music,Theatre & Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220225T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T171348Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Presidential Announcement
DESCRIPTION:We invite the Converse community to join us in Twichell Auditorium on Friday\, February 25\, 2022\, at 11 am for a special presidential announcement. \nWe encourage you to wear purple and gold and show your Converse pride. Kindly note that all audience members must follow Converse University COVID protocols. \n11 am classes will be canceled to allow the entire Converse community to attend. \nThe Converse community is invited to a celebratory dessert reception on Johnson Plaza outside Wilson immediately following the announcement. Rain location: the lobby of Wilson Hall.
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/presidential-event-2022/
LOCATION:Twichell Auditorium\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="President's Office":MAILTO:presidentsoffice@converse.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T193000
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SUMMARY:Canadian Brass
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a concert with one of the world’s most beloved and successful chamber ensembles\, Grammy award-winning quintet the Canadian Brass. Celebrating its 51st season\, the Canadian Brass has sold over two million copies of 130 recordings\, and has appeared on television shows from Sesame Street to The Tonight Show. With its wide reach and universal appeal\, the Canadian Brass is sure to fill the Twichell Auditorium with fans of all ages. Included with your ticket purchase is admission to our prestigious post-concert champagne and hors d’oeuvres reception\, where you can meet and talk with the performers after the concert. \nJoin The Carlos Moseley Series for our 2021-22 season and experience world-renowned musicians at Converse! This season we welcome acclaimed Guest Artists: Steven Graff (piano)\, VOCES8\, the Canadian Brass\, and the Spektral Quartet. \nWelcome to the Carlos Moseley Series! \nTicket Prices:\nGeneral Admission Single Ticket: $40/$60\nYouth Under 22 Single Ticket: $20/$30\nConverse Students\, Faculty\, & Staff: Contact the Box Office \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/canadian-brass-2022/
LOCATION:Twichell Auditorium\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,General Events,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Carlos Moseley Series":MAILTO:boxoffice@converse.edu
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