This Weekend Rundown Writeup features several musical events and concerts as well as a drama by the School of Theatre and Dance from last weekend.
NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL: CONCERT #3
Date and Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday
Location: Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall
The New Music Festival will be a two to three day event dedicated to music of the 20th century and the musical voices of the 21st century. Tickets are free for NIU students, $7 for the general public and $5 for non-NIU students, seniors and staff.
SCHOOL OF THEATRE AND DANCE PRESENTS “MACHINAL”
Date and Time: 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday
Location: Stevens Building, Black Box Theatre
“Machinal” is based on the true story of Ruth Synder, a New York woman who was executed in the electric chair in 1928 after being accused of murdering her husband. Tickets cost $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and staff, $12 for non-NIU students and are free for NIU students.
ROBERT SIMMONS – GRADUATE STEEL PAN RECITAL
Date and Time: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday
Location: Music Building, Recital Hall
Enjoy this steel pan musical performance by Robert Simmons. This recital will be free to attend.
NIU PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE CONCERT
Date and Time: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
Location: Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall
Enjoy different types of percussion music such as folkloric, afro-cuban and more. Tickets are free for NIU students, $7 for the general public and $5 for non-NIU students, seniors and staff.
