ART*All exhibits are held in the DAUGHTREY GALLERY

Enduring VisionsSelections from the College Permanent Art CollectionTuesday, September 13 – Sunday, October 9Showcasing the best of the College’s Permanent Art Collection, the exhibit includes paintings, sculptures, and prints by recognized 19th and 20th century artists. The centerpiece will be two oil paintings by Cecilia Beaux (American 1855-1942), recently donated to the College. OPENING RECEPTION & LEC TURE“Unveiling Ernesta by Cecilia Beaux”by Professor Sam Knecht Tuesday, September 13 • 7–8:30 pm

Winter is Coming: Works by Barbara Bushey and Doug CoonMonday, October 17 – Saturday, November 19Art Department faculty members Barbara Bushey and Doug Coon co-exhibit works of art quilts and photography, respectively, inspired by the Michigan landscape in winter and throughout the seasons.ARTIS TS’ RECEPTIONFall Parents WeekendSaturday, October 22 • 6-7:30 pm

Fall Student Art ExhibitTuesday, December 6 – Friday, January 13This student- and art faculty-juried exhibit features all levels of student works from fall semester studio courses.AWARDS CEREMONY & OPENINGTuesday, December 6 • 4 pm

Aaron Zenz: Children’s Book IllustratorSunday, January 22 – Sunday, February 12Zenz, a 1998 Hillsdale art graduate, writes and illustrates enchanting children’s books. The exhibit features original full-color drawings from his publications. During the opening, Zenz will demonstrate drawing and discuss book production.ARTIS T’S DEMONS TR ATION & RECEPTIONSunday, January 22 • 2 pm

Making Faces:Works by the Society of Illustrators, NYCSunday, February 19-Friday, March 10The Society’s permanent collection, Portraits from the Museum of American Illustration, presents a range of portrait imagery by renowned illustrators such as C.F. Payne, Norman Rockwell, Burt Silverman, Gary Kelly, David Levine, Mark Summers, and more. OPENING RECEPTIONSunday, February 19 • 2 pm

Senior Art ExhibitsGraduating art majors present their capstone exhibits in partial fulfillment of the art major requirements.Exhibit #1 Monday–Friday, March 27-31Exhibit #2 Monday–Friday, April 3-7Exhibit #3 Monday–Friday, April 10-14

Spring Student Art ExhibitTuesday, April 25 – Monday, May 8This professionally juried exhibit features all levels of student works from spring semester studio courses.AWARDS CEREMONY & OPENINGTuesday, April 25 • 4 pm

MUSICLIAISONS: Stephen Sondheim ProjectAnthony De Mare, pianoFriday, September 9 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM

Pianist Anthony De Mare is one of the world’s foremost champions of contemporary music. LIAISONS is a landmark commissioning and concert project based on the songs of legendary musical theatre composer Stephen Sondheim. *TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Faculty Chamber RecitalMelissa Knecht, viola; David Peshlakai, cello; Katherine Harris Rick, piano with violin students, seniors Stevan Lukich and Rachelle FergusonPerforming works by Ravel, Debussy, Rachmaninoff, and more.Saturday, September 17 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM

Hillsdale College Symphony OrchestraOpening Concert of the Orchestra’s 66th SeasonFall Parents WeekendSaturday, October 22 • 8 pmSunday, October 23 • 2 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM

*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

The Hillcats—Faculty Jazz EnsembleFall Fusion: The Music of Weather ReportFriday, October 28 • 8 pmMarkel Auditorium

Guest Solo Recital—Giacomo Scinardo, pianoSunday, October 30 • 3 pmItalian classical pianist Giacomo Scinardo has appeared as a soloist in Europe, Asia, Russia, and the United States.CONRAD RECITAL HALL

Sound The TrumpetsVince DiMartino and John Foster, trumpetsThursday, November 10 • 8 pmMCNAMARA REHEARSAL HALL

Master performers Vince DiMartino (United States) and John Foster (Australia) take the audience on a lightning-speed and sometimes humorous journey through the musical history of the trumpet.*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

MASTA Solo Competition Final RoundSunday, November 20 • 3 pmMichigan’s finest high school and college string students perform in the final round of the Michigan American String Teachers Association-sponsored Solo Competition. Prize money and an audience favorite award will be awarded to the top students.CONRAD RECITAL HALL

Hillsdale College Faculty Woodwind Quintetwith Brad Blackham, pianoPerforming Ludwig Thuille’s Sextet for Woodwind Quintet & Piano, op. 6 and Gustav Holst’s Quintet in A flat Major, op. 14Monday, November 21 • 7 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM

Messiah by George Frideric Handel Friday-Saturday, December 2-3 • 7:30 pmSunday, December 4 • 3 pmCOLLEGE BAPTIST CHURCH

The Hillsdale College Choir, Chamber Choir, and Symphony Orchestra join forces to present the 5th four-year cycle of Messiah. *TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Hillsdale Community Wind SymphonyFriday, December 9 • 7:30 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM

Hillsdale College Symphony OrchestraSaturday, December 10 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM

*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Faculty Recital—Chris McCourry, TrumpetPerforming works by South American ComposersFriday, January 27 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM

Michigan Intercollegiate Honor BandSaturday, February 4 • All day | Performance at 7 pmGuest Conductor John Madden, Michigan State University Associate Director of Bands, will lead select woodwind, brass, and percussion students from ten Michigan colleges and universities in a day of rehearsals and clinics culminating in a public performance. MCNAMARA REHEARSAL HALL

Hillsdale College Violin/Viola VirtuosiAdvanced violin and viola students of Melissa Knecht perform a showcase concert of works by Tchaikovsky, Paganini, O’Connor and others.Friday, February 10 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM

OLGA—Male A Cappella Vocal EnsembleSaturday, February 11 • 8 pmCOLLEGE BAPTIST CHURCH

The Dutch vocal ensemble Olga creates pure musicaljoy from five distinct but harmonious voices. *TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Hillsdale College Symphony OrchestraFeaturing winners of the 2017 Annual Student Concerto/Aria CompetitionThursday, March 9 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM

*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

The Hillcats—Faculty Jazz EnsembleThe Music of Joni Mitchell Featuring Vocalist Sunny WilkinsonSaturday, March 25 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM

Hillsdale College Opera WorkshopRIP and Laugh Yourself to DeathVarious opera and musical theatre scenes directed by faculty and studentsFriday, March 31- Saturday, April 1 • 7:30 pmSunday, April 2 • 3 pmMCNAMARA REHEARSAL HALL

*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Hillsdale College Percussion EnsembleDrums of ThunderPerforming repertoire inspired by Rock & Roll and moreSaturday, April 8 • 8 pmMCNAMARA REHEARSAL HALL

Faculty Woodwind QuintetLeoš Janáček: Mládí and Eric Ewazen: Roaring ForkMonday, April 10 • 7 pmCONRAD RECITAL HALL

Hillsdale College Jazz Big BandAnnual Spring Main Stage ConcertFeaturing Guest Artist Walter White, trumpetFriday-Saturday, April 21-22 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM

Hillsdale College Choir & Chamber ChoirSpring ConcertSunday, April 23 • 3 pmCOLLEGE BAPTIST CHURCH

Hillsdale Community Wind SymphonyFriday, May 5 • 7:30 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM

Hillsdale College Symphony OrchestraLeonard Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side StoryThursday, May 11 • 8 pmFinal concert of the season featuring winners of the 2017 Annual Student Concerto/Aria Competition.MARKEL AUDITORIUM

*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

THEATREThe Eumenides by AeschylusWednesday-Saturday, October 5-8 • 8 pmSaturday, October 8 • 2 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM

Aeschylus’ classic play highlights the plight of Orestes, who appeals to the gods for salvation from The Furies, and Athena comes to his aid. Aeschylus’ play celebrates the Greek path from barbarianism and blood vendettas to a society based on laws and justice.*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Aquila TheatreMuch Ado About Nothing by ShakespeareTuesday, October 11 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM

Much Ado About Nothing is an exuberant, philosophical, and festive play exceling in combative wit, melodrama, and potential tragedy. *TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Murder on the Nile by Agatha ChristieWednesday, October 12 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM

Agatha Christie’s own staging of her famous novel, Death on the Nile, is set on a paddle steamer cruising the Nile River in 1940s Egypt. The passengers are abuzz when the famous heiress, Kay Ridgeway, and her penniless husband, Simon Mostyn, board the ship. Class, money, and reputation are all at stake for the passengers, and before they know it, deceit, theft, and murder quickly make waves on the river. *TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Death of a Salesman by Arthur MillerWednesday-Saturday, November 16-19 • 8 pmSaturday, November 19 • 2 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM

Believing that the tragic condition was something that could be experienced by every human being, Arthur Miller crafted this modern tragedy about Willy Loman and his fall into madness and disgrace.*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Staged Reading Series: Alison’s House by Susan GlaspellMonday-Tuesday, December 5-6 • 8 pmHAMES ROOM | SAGE CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in Drama in 1931, Alison’s House will be presented as a staged reading, and marks the beginning of a new annual series where the Tower Players will present neglected classics and new works in a workshop environment.

Broadway’s Next H!T MusicalSaturday, January 21 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM

In Broadway’s Next H!T Musical, master improvisers gather fictional song suggestions from the audience and create a spontaneous evening of music, humor, and laughter. The audience votes for their favorite song and watches as the cast turns it into a full-blown improvised musical. *TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Kiss Me, KateMusic and Lyrics by Cole Porter, Book by Samuel and Bella SpewachThe Tower Players & The Howard Music DepartmentSpring Parents WeekendWednesday–Saturday, March 1-4 • 8 pmSunday, March 5 • 2 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM

Kiss Me, Kate is a hilarious mix of musical theatre, Shakespeare, and the joys and struggles of being in love. This Tony award-winning musical has delighted audiences for more than a half-century.*TICKETS RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Tower Dancers ConcertFriday-Saturday, April 7-8 • 8 pmSunday, April 9 • 2 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM

The Physicist by Friedrich DürrenmattWednesday-Saturday, April 26-29 • 8 pmSaturday, April 29 • 2 pmQUILHOT BLACK BOX THEATRE

There has been a murder in an asylum populated by brilliant physicists, or at least by people who think they are. Originally written with the Cold War in mind, Dürrenmatt’s characters are forced to confront the nature of scientific inquiry and experimentation, and to ponder how new technologies might be used to save the world or destroy it.*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIREDTHE BOX OFFICE:

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TICKET RESERVATIONS:Some performances require ticket reservations. Tickets not claimed ten minutes prior to the performance will be released to waiting patrons. For more information about any event or to reserve tickets, call the box office. The Sage Center and Howard Music Hall are handicap accessible.

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VENUES:SAG E CENTER FOR THE A RT S81 East College Street • Hillsdale, MI 49242

Daughtrey GalleryHames Room

Markel AuditoriumQuilhot Black Box Theatre

JOHN E.N. & DEDE HOWA RD MUSIC H A LL79 East College Street • Hillsdale, MI 49242

McNamara Rehearsal Hall Conrad Recital Hall

COLLEG E BA P TIST CHURCH200 N. Manning St. • Hillsdale, MI 49242

Professional Artists Series

S E P T E M B E R

LIAISONS: Stephen Sondheim ProjectAnthony De Mare, pianoFriday, September 9 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Enduring VisionsSelections from the College Permanent Art CollectionTuesday, September 13 – Sunday, October 9OPENING RECEPTIONTuesday, September 13 • 7–8:30 pmDAUGHTREY GALLERY

Faculty Chamber RecitalMelissa Knecht, viola; David Peshlakai, cello; Katherine Harris Rick, pianowith violin students, seniors Stevan Lukich and Rachelle FergusonSaturday, September 17 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM

O C T O B E R

The Eumenides by AeschylusWednesday-Saturday, October 5-8 • 8 pmSaturday, October 8 • 2 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Aquila TheatreMuch Ado About NothingTuesday, October 11 • 8 pm

Murder on the NileWednesday, October 12 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Winter is Coming: Works by Barbara Bushey and Doug CoonMonday, October 17 – Saturday, November 19ARTISTS’ RECEPTIONFall Parents WeekendSaturday, October 22 • 6-7:30 pmDAUGHTREY GALLERY

Hillsdale College Symphony OrchestraOpening Concert of the Orchestra’s 66th SeasonFall Parents WeekendSaturday, October 22 • 8 pmSunday, October 23 • 2 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

The Hillcats— Faculty Jazz EnsembleFall Fusion: The Music of Weather ReportFriday, October 28 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM

Guest Solo Recital– Giacomo Scinardo, pianoSunday, October 30 • 3 pmCONRAD RECITAL HALL

N O V E M B E R

Sound The TrumpetsVince DiMartino and John Foster, trumpetsThursday, November 10 • 8 pmMCNAMARA REHEARSAL HALL*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Death of a Salesman by Arthur MillerWednesday-Saturday, November 16-19 • 8 pmSaturday, November 19 • 2 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

MASTA Solo Competition Final RoundSunday, November 20 • 3 pmCONRAD RECITAL HALL

Hillsdale College Faculty Woodwind Quintetwith Brad Blackham, pianoMonday, November 21 • 7 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM

D E C E M B E R

Messiah by George Frideric Handel Friday, December 2 • 7:30 pmSaturday, December 3 • 7:30 pmSunday, December 4 • 3 pmCOLLEGE BAPTIST CHURCH*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Staged Reading Series: Alison’s House by Susan GlaspellMonday-Tuesday, December 5-6 • 8 pmTHE HAMES ROOM | SAGE CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Fall Student Art ExhibitTuesday, December 6 – Friday, January 13AWARDS CEREMONY & OPENINGTuesday, December 6 • 4 pmDAUGHTREY GALLERY

Hillsdale Community Wind SymphonyFriday, December 9 • 7:30 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM

Hillsdale College Symphony OrchestraSaturday, December 10 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

J A N U A R Y

Broadway’s Next H!t MusicalSaturday, January 21 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Aaron Zenz: Children’s Book IllustratorSunday, January 22 – Sunday, February 12ARTIST’S RECEPTIONSunday, January 22 • 2 pmDAUGHTREY GALLERY

Faculty RecitalChris McCourry, trumpetPerforming works by South American ComposersFriday, January 27 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM

F E B R U A R Y

Michigan Intercollegiate Honor BandSaturday, February 4 • All day Performance • 7pmMCNAMARA REHEARSAL HALL

Hillsdale College Violin/Viola VirtuosiViolin and Viola students of Dr. Melissa Knecht perform virtuosic repertoireFriday, February 10 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM

OLGAMale A Cappella Vocal EnsembleSaturday, February 11 • 8 pmCOLLEGE BAPTIST CHURCH*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Making Faces:Works by the Society of Illustrators, NYCSunday, February 19-Friday, March 10OPENING RECEPTIONSunday, February 19 • 2 pmDAUGHTREY GALLERY

M A R C H

Kiss Me, KateMusic and Lyrics by Cole Porter, Book by Samuel and Bella SpewachThe Tower Players and The Howard Music DepartmentSpring Parents WeekendWednesday–Saturday, March 1-4 • 8 pmSunday, March 5 • 2 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM*TICKETS RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Hillsdale College Symphony OrchestraFeaturing winners of the 2017 Annual Student Concerto/Aria CompetitionThursday, March 9 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

The HillcatsHillsdale College Faculty Jazz EnsembleThe Music of Joni Mitchell Featuring Vocalist Sunny WilkinsonSaturday, March 25 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM

A P R I L

Senior Art ExhibitsExhibit #1 Monday–Friday, March 27-31Exhibit #2 Monday–Friday, April 3-7Exhibit #3 Monday–Friday, April 10-14DAUGHTREY GALLERY

Hillsdale College Opera WorkshopRIP and Laugh Yourself to DeathFriday, March 31- Saturday, April 1 • 7:30 pmSunday, April 2 • 3 pmMCNAMARA REHEARSAL HALL*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Hillsdale College Percussion EnsembleDrums of ThunderPerforming repertoire inspired by Rock & Roll and moreSaturday, April 8 • 8 pmMCNAMARA REHEARSAL HALL

Tower Dancers ConcertFriday-Saturday, April 7-8 • 8 pmSunday, April 9 • 2 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM

Faculty Woodwind QuintetLeoš Janáček: Mládí Eric Ewazen: Roaring ForkMonday, April 10 • 7 pmCONRAD RECITAL HALL

Hillsdale College Jazz Big BandAnnual Spring Main Stage ConcertFeaturing Guest Artist Walter White, trumpetFriday-Saturday, April 21-22 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM

Hillsdale College Choir & Chamber ChoirSpring ConcertSunday, April 23 • 3 pmCOLLEGE BAPTIST CHURCH

M A Y

Spring Student Art ExhibitTuesday, April 25 – Monday, May 8AWARDS CEREMONY & OPENINGTuesday, April 25 • 4 pmDAUGHTREY GALLERY

The Physicist by Friedrich DürrenmattWednesday-Saturday, April 26-29 • 8 pmSaturday, April 29 • 2 pmQUILHOT BLACK BOX THEATRE*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Hillsdale Community Wind SymphonyFriday, May 5 • 7:30 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM

Hillsdale College Symphony OrchestraLeonard Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side StoryThursday, May 11 • 8 pmMARKEL AUDITORIUM*TICKET RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

THE BOX OFFICE For more information about any event or to reserve tickets, call the box office between 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.e-mail: sageboxoffice@hillsdale.eduphone: (517) 607-2848

FREE GENERAL ADMISSION All performances are free general admission, including all ticketed events. Tickets not claimed ten minutes prior to the performance will be released to waiting patrons. For more information about any event or to reserve tickets, call the box office between 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

The Sage Center and Howard Music Hall are handicap accessible.

Professional Artists Series