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Filtered Through
June 27 – September 26
Location: Samford Art Gallery

This art exhibition is presented in partnership with Samford's Center for Worship & the Arts, featuring new and recent works by guest artist, Jocelyn Mathewes.

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Faculty Gala
School of the Arts Faculty Gala
September 10, 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Brock Recital Hall

Join us for an evening of performances by our School of the Arts faculty.

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Academy of the Arts Scholarship Recital
September 15, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Brock Recital Hall
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Faculty Recital: Brian Viliunas, Clarinet
September 17, 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Brock Recital Hall
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Worship Exchange Forum | Topic: Worship in Divisive Times
September 18, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Regions Room

Join the Center for Worship and the Arts on Wednesday, September 18 for FREE LUNCH and a panel-style discussion about ministering and serving faithfully during divisive times.

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Los Angeles Guitar Quartet
September 19, 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Brock Recital Hall

The Grammy-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, a multifaceted group of four accomplished musicians, brings new energy to the stage with diverse programs from Bluegrass to Bach, often playing to sold-out audiences worldwide.

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Choral Vespers Service
September 20, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Reid Chapel

Join us for a performance by Samford's A Cappella Choir. Special thanks to Steve and Gena Vinyard for their support!

LAKESHORE
LAKESHORE Concert
September 21, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Join us for a performance by our flagship commercial music band, LAKESHORE, on Saturday evening on Family Weekend. A special thanks to Tom and Annette McLeod for their support.

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Hymn Sing
September 22, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Reid Chapel

Join us for a hymn sing on the Sunday of Family Weekend.

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Amy Nichols Memorial Blood Drive
October 2
Location: Art Gallery
Youre A Good Man Charlie Brown
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
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Location: Harrison Theatre

Join Snoopy and the gang as they play baseball, struggle with homework, sing songs, swoon over their crushes and celebrate the joy of friendship. - Emma Taylor Theatre for Youth Series

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Mandy Howard
Worship Exchange Event | Topic: Sensory Sensitivity and Worship
October 8, 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Regions Room

Join us for FREE breakfast and the culmination of Samford psychology professor Dr. Amanda Howard’s research project, “Worship without limits: Practical guidance for shepherding people with sensory sensitivity.”

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Michael Murphy
ARCHETYPES: Ten Buildings that Shape our Lives | A Lecture by Michael Murphy
October 8, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Brock Recital Hall

Samford University Department of Architecture & Interior Design Lecture Series. A special thanks to Davis Architects for making this event possible.

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Choral-Orchestral Concert
October 8, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Wright Center

Performances by the Samford Orchestra, A Cappella Choir, University Chorale and the Alabama Symphony Orchestra Chorus

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Montague Concert
October 9, 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Harry's Coffeehouse

Join us for a concert performance by the School of the Arts newest Commercial Music ensemble, Montague. This band plays student originals in addition to rock, country, and pop’s hottest hits. Don't miss it! A special thanks to Tom and Annette McLeod for their support.

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Samford Worship Collective
October 10, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Brock Recital Hall

Samford Worship Collective, the flagship worship team for Samford University and Samford’s worship program, will lead a night of worship.

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Academy of the Arts Masquerade Recital
October 19, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Brock Recital Hall
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Fall Choir Concert
October 24, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Reid Chapel

Join us for performances by multiple choirs on Samford's campus.

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Silent Sky
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Location: Christenberry Planetarium

Follow along as we venture through American playwright, Henrietta Leavitt’s tale of how her passion for discovery enabled astronomy to map the sky and, in the process, determine our exact place in the universe. - Michael J. and Mary Anne Freeman Theatre and Dance Series

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Art, Architecture and Design Day
November 1, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: Wright Center

Join us for Samford Art, Architecture and Design Day! Participating students will have a chance to tour our amazing facilities, take a sample class, learn more about financial aid and enjoy dinner with art, architecture and design students and faculty!

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A Cappella Choir
Homecoming Vespers Service
November 1, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Reid Chapel

Performances by the A Cappella Choir, Samford’s flagship choral ensemble. A special thanks to Steve and Gena Vinyard for their support!

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Middle School Honor Band
November 3 – November 4
Location: Wright Center

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Rory Noland
Worship Exchange Event with Rory Noland | Topic: The Heart of the Artist –Spiritual Wellness for Ministry Leaders
November 7, 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Reid Chapel and the Rotunda Club

Join us on November 7 for worship led by the Samford Worship Collective and Rory Noland, followed by lunch with the CWA staff and Rory Noland as we discuss the Heart of the Artist – Spiritual Wellness for Ministry Leaders.

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Jazz Band
Jazz Band Concert
November 7, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Brock Recital Hall

A special thanks to Jon and Anita Lawson for their support.

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Orchestra Concert
November 8, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Brock Recital Hall

Join us for a performance by the Samford Orchestra.

Academy Music Rectial
Academy of the Arts Recitals
November 10, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Brock Recital Hall

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Commercial Music Songwriter Showcase
November 13, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Harry's Coffeehouse

A special thanks to Tom and Annette McLeod for their support.

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Percussive Arts Society International Convention
November 14 – November 16
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The Light in the Piazza
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Location: Harrison Theatre

Experience this heartfelt Broadway musical about Margaret and her intellectually disabled daughter Clara touring 1950s Italy. When Clara falls for Italian Fabrizio, Margaret’s protective nature softens. The music-accompanied story emphasizes first love and the desire to see and love the best in each other. - Dr. Chandler and Jane Paris Smith Opera Series

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Art, Architecture and Design Virtual Portfolio Review
January 23

Sign up for a 15-minute one-on-one portfolio review session to maximize your scholarship potential!

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Chanticleer
Chanticleer
January 24, 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Brock Recital Hall

Founded in 1978, GRAMMY® Award-winning Chanticleer is renowned for its diverse repertoire and skill. Based in San Francisco, the ensemble has sold over a million records and performed globally.

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Worship Exchange Forum
January 29, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Rotunda Club

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Busch Trio
Busch Trio
February 6, 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Brock Recital Hall

The Busch Trio, formed at the Royal College of Music in London by Omri Epstein, Mathieu van Bellen and Ori Epstein, has become a leading ensemble. They perform regularly in Europe and the US, receiving praise and winning awards in several countries.

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Blank Slate
Blank Slate (annual dance concert)
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Location: Wright Center

The Samford Dance Company will share the stage with Birmingham’s own Sanspointe Dance Company for their performance of Blank Slate. A program of varied dance styles, Blank Slate will illustrate the people and experiences that add color to our lives. It is these colors that represent how we see and interpret the world around us. Through the art of dance, Samford and Sanspointe seek to encourage the audience to bask in the richness of their own colorful lives. - Michael J. and Mary Anne Freeman Theatre and Dance Series

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Worship Exchange Event
March 4, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Regions Room

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Godspell
Godspell
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Location: Harrison Theatre

The musical Godspell is the Gospel of Matthew set to music. Written in 1971, its original production reflected that era. The idea was to represent Christianity in 1971. - Michael J. and Mary Anne Freeman Theatre and Dance Series

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Richard Goode
Richard Goode
March 20, 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Brock Recital Hall

Richard Goode, a renowned interpreter of Classical and Romantic music, is celebrated for his emotionally powerful performances and acclaimed Nonesuch recordings. He has performed with major orchestras, at prestigious venues, and his masterclasses are highly regarded.

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The Tempest
The Tempest
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Location: Harrison Theatre

The Tempest features a crew of shipwrecked men on a magical island and who are tormented by an old wizard and his magical servants. - Michael J. and Mary Anne Freeman Theatre and Dance Series

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