Do you consider Aurora to be a university town? Probably not. But Aurora University has a tucked away campus on the West Side that offers many of the university town perks – like art and culture. Visit the campus this November and experience some of the benefits of having a university in your backyard.
The ninth season of the Celebrating Arts and Ideas series continues with November events that are free and open to the public. For the complete 2014–2015 season schedule or to register for events, visit auartsandideas.com, email artsandideas@aurora.edu or call 630-844-4924.
Concert: Cristian Pastorello, piano
Thursday, November 6, 2014 | 7:30 p.m.
Crimi Auditorium at 1347 Prairie St., Aurora, Illinois
Cristian Pastorello, AU Assistant Professor of Music, performs masterworks from the Classical, Romantic and Impressionist Eras. The program includes the Sonata in E major op. 109 by Beethoven, a highly introspective work characteristic of the composer’s final output.
Aurora University Fall Theatre Presentation: “Almost, Maine”
November 7–8 and 12–15, 2014 | 7:30 p.m.
Perry Theatre at 349 S. Gladstone Ave., Aurora, Illinois
Playwright John Cariani examines the search for the warmth of human connection even on the coldest of nights.
Special Presentation: Robert Wittman, Former FBI Art Sleuth: “Art Crime: Pursuing the Priceless”
Monday, November 10, 2014 | 7:30 p.m.
Crimi Auditorium at 1347 Prairie St., Aurora, Illinois
The founder of the FBI Art Crime Team pulls back the curtain on his remarkable career rescuing some of the world’s greatest treasures, including works by Rembrandt and Renoir and an original copy of the Bill of Rights.
Concert of Choral and Solo Works: Composer-in-Residence Gwyneth Walker
Saturday, November 15, 2014 | 7:30 p.m.
Crimi Auditorium at 1347 Prairie St., Aurora, Illinois
This concert features the Aurora University Chorale and West Aurora High School Choir with AU music faculty soloists Michelle Areyzaga, soprano; Eunbae Lee, piano; and Sungha Chi, piano. Reservations are not required for this event.
Concert: Composer-in-Residence Gwyneth Walker featuring Aurora University and Guest Choirs
Sunday, November 16, 2014 | 3:00 p.m.
Crimi Auditorium at 1347 Prairie St., Aurora, Illinois
The Aurora University Chorale and Chamber Choir and the Waubonsee Community College and Rock Valley College, Carthage College andMetea Valley High School choirs perform the works of AU Composer-in-Residence Gwyneth Walker.
Chamber Music Concert: Composer-in-Residence Gwyneth Walker
Monday, November 17, 2014 | 7:30 p.m.
Crimi Auditorium at 1347 Prairie St., Aurora, Illinois
This concert features the Aurora University Chamber Choir with student soloists in voice, piano and viola. Reservations are not required for this event.
Film: “The Cove”
Wednesday, November 19, 2014 | 7:00 p.m.
Perry Theatre at 349 S. Gladstone Ave., Aurora, Illinois
Using state-of-the-art equipment, a group of activists infiltrate a cove near Taijii, Japan, to expose both a shocking instance of animal abuseand a serious threat to human health. Discussion led by Mark Zelman, AU Associate Professor of Biology.
The Celebrating Arts and Ideas series is in its ninth season and features 28 events, including concerts, lectures, films, theatre presentationsand art exhibitions. The series draws several thousand audience members to campus each year, creating a thriving environment for cultural enrichment in the Fox River Valley.
