Community Event Calendar

February 26 – March 21

Fraga says he continually strives to represent the “complex and subtle realities” of daily life in Cuba and in the U.S. Fraga’s work focuses on social themes, such as the “Special Period” in Cuba, the struggles of workers to survive on their pensions, loss and separation in families whose members have emigrated to other countries, and tensions around public services.  He uses a collage mixed with oil, acrylic, charcoal and other media in his works.

March 1 • 4 p.m. • HH 105

We invite you to come hear the talented faculty members of the ECC Music Department. Join us for an enchanting program showcasing a diverse range of musical genres and captivating repertoire.

March 8 • 7:30 p.m. • Theatre

The Arianna String Quartet (ASQ) joins forces with shakuhachi grand master James Nyoraku Schlefer and Japanese master koto; shamisen and vocal virtuosos Sumie Kaneko; and Yuko Reikano Kumura, as the Kyo-Shin-An ensemble makes their first appearance at East Central College, promising a memorable evening of music-making with the ASQ. This unique concert fuses the ancient traditions of Japanese instrumentation with Western classical music’s string quartet, producing an experience that forges new  frontiers in music, and provides audiences with a once in a lifetime concert experience.

March 20  •  6 p.m.  •   Theatre
“9 to 5” is a 1980 American comedy film that stars Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton as three working women who live out their fantasies of getting even with and overthrowing the company’s autocratic boss.

March 25 – April 5 in the Art Gallery

Come see the best of this year’s artwork from our area high school students!

April 5 • 7:30 p.m. in the Theatre

Early Music Missouri (EMMo) presents, “The Intimate Brandenburgs,” a performance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Brandenburg Concerti 4 & 5. Just as musically complex and exciting as the larger works in this collection, these two concerti feature small ensembles with only three solo instruments. Featuring Baroque violins, recorders, Baroque flute  and harpsichord, the ensemble will offer entertaining and ear-opening versions of these masterworks. In addition, East Central College Choir will join the EMMo period  instrumentalists to sing one of Bach’s famous chorales from his cantatas.

April 12 • 4 p.m. • HH 105

“Hitting the Books” — A voice recital highlighting texts by famous authors of diverse backgrounds and genres. Music features texts from J. R. R. Tolkien, George Eliot,  Alexander Pushkin, and others.”

April 17 – May 1 in the Art Gallery
Reception: April 27, 5-7 p.m.

End the school year by visiting this showcase of our art students’ work. Chosen from numerous entries, the works in the show were selected because of their quality and the  ideas engaged in the work. Come join us to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of our students!