May 2013
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Alex Mayer, Sculptor
- April 10, 2013 - May 2, 2013
Fine Art Gallery
The School of Art exhibitions and lectures are free.
For additional information, call 703-993-8950 or email Solomon Wondimu at swondimu@gmu.edu.
The support the School of Art, please call 703-993-4749 or email Kate Leeds-Brody at kleeds@gmu.edu.
Manal Deeb, Paintings by a former Mason Student
- April 15, 2013 - May 3, 2013
Gallery 123
The School of Art exhibitions and lectures are free.
For additional information, call 703-993-8950 or email Solomon Wondimu at swondimu@gmu.edu.
The support the School of Art, please call 703-993-4749 or email Kate Leeds-Brody at kleeds@gmu.edu.
"Witness the George Mason Show" Print Exhibition
Erwinn Thamm/Patrick Sargent, School of Art Students
- April 15, 2013 - May 10, 2013
Mason Hall Atrium Gallery
The School of Art exhibitions and lectures are free.
For additional information, call 703-993-8950 or email Solomon Wondimu at swondimu@gmu.edu.
The support the School of Art, please call 703-993-4749 or email Kate Leeds-Brody at kleeds@gmu.edu.
Drawings by Students from the School of Art
- April 17, 2013 - May 10, 2013
Gallery 123
The School of Art exhibitions and lectures are free.
For additional information, call 703-993-8950 or email Solomon Wondimu at swondimu@gmu.edu.
The support the School of Art, please call 703-993-4749 or email Kate Leeds-Brody at kleeds@gmu.edu.
Theatreworks - If You Give a Mouse A Cookie & Other Story Books
- May 1, 2013 at 10:30 am
Concert Hall
For Theatreworks tickets please call 1-800-497-5007 or visit theatreworksusa.org
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
- May 4, 2013 at 8:00 pm
Concert Hall
The sight of large male bodies stuffed into tutus delicately balancing en pointe is just the beginning of the fun. This all-male ballet company specializes in hilarious twists on the classics such as Swan Lake, Don Quixote, and Giselle, with equal parts comedy and technical prowess. The talented dancers, playing both male and female roles, perform an impressive repertoire of both classical ballet and contemporary dance. They are poking fun, but they are doing so with excellent form and skill, making this a delight for dance aficionados and novices alike. Starting in 1974 as a playful diversion for some passionate ballet enthusiasts in New York, “The Trocks” quickly caught on, and became a worldwide phenomenon. Audiences can’t get enough of their graceful movement, hilarious wit, frilly tutus and man-sized toe shoes as they gain popularity and consistently attract new audiences across the globe. “Their program of grand ballet is as much food for the mind as it is for the eye and the funny bone.” (The New York Times)
$48, $40, $24
The Mason Cabaret: The Millennials
- May 4, 2013 at 8:00 pm
- May 6, 2013 at 8:00 pm
Three evening of cabaret celebrating the work of musical theatre's most exciting new composers, including Jason Robert Brown (The Last Five Years, Songs for a New World), Joe Iconis (TV’s SMASH, Things to Ruin), Pasek and Paul (Dogfight, Edges) and many more. Come hear the next generation of musical theatre voices.
Proceeds benefit Theater at Mason’s new Musical Theatre program!
Three chances to catch a show and support Theater at Mason:
Sunday, April 21, 6:00 pm
Casa Italia Restaurant in Fairfax.
Special event, $75 per person admission includes dinner and performance.
For more information or to make reservations, please view our invitation.
Saturday, May 4, 8:00 pm
The Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton.
For more information click here.
Tickets: $25 general admission, $20 seniors, students, military.
Includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres, cash bar available in venue.
Monday, May 6, 8:00 pm
Elden Street Players' Industrial Strength Theatre in Herndon
For this performance only, tickets may be reserved by email to theater@gmu.edu (include “cabaret” in subject line) or by phone at 703-993-2195.
Tickets: $25 general admission, $20 seniors, students, military.
Click here for directions. Tickets will be held at the door for purchase (cash or check only).
Mason Symphony Orchestra & Combined Choruses
present the Young Masters Concert
- May 5, 2013 at 7:00 pm
Concert Hall

The Annual Music Scholarship Benefit Event Featuring Student winners of the 2013 Concerto Competition
Conducted by Dr. Dennis M. Layendecker
Mr. Igor Sarmientos, Guest Conductor
(as partial fulfillment of Doctor of Musical Arts)
PROGRAM:
Russlan and Ludmilla Overture | Mikhail Glinka (1804-1857)
Songs to Poems by Rueckert (Seven Last Songs) | Gustav Mahler (1860-1911)
“Liebst du um Schoenheit”
“Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen”
Laura Petravage, Mezzo-soprano Soloist
Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in a, Op. 129 | Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
I. Allegro non troppo
Sarah Haughton, Cello Soloist
Cäcilie, Op. 27 No. 2 | Richard Strauss (1864-1949)
Jennifer Decker, Soprano Soloist
Concerto in E minor, Op. 18 | Oskar Böhme (1870-1938)
I. Allegro Moderato
Curt Christensen, Trumpet Soloist
Intermission
Fantaisie Brillante on Themes from Carmen | François Borne (1840-1920)
Nayoon Choi, Flute Soloist
Rhapsody in Blue for Piano and Orchestra | George Gershwin (1898-1937)
Andrew Miller, Piano Soloist
Va Pensiero (Coro di schiavi ebrei) from Nabucco | Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)
Triumphal March from Aida, Finale Act II | Giuseppe Verdi
Adults: $20
Students/Seniors: $15
School of Art Alternative Photo Process Exhibit
- May 6, 2013 - May 24, 2013
Gallery 123
The School of Art exhibitions and lectures are free.
For additional information, call 703-993-8950 or email Solomon Wondimu at swondimu@gmu.edu.
The support the School of Art, please call 703-993-4749 or email Kate Leeds-Brody at kleeds@gmu.edu.
School of Art Senior Design Showcase
- May 6, 2013 - May 10, 2013
School of Art and Design Building
The School of Art exhibitions and lectures are free.
For additional information, call 703-993-8950 or email Solomon Wondimu at swondimu@gmu.edu.
The support the School of Art, please call 703-993-4749 or email Kate Leeds-Brody at kleeds@gmu.edu.
Mason Symphonic Band Spring Concert
- May 6, 2013 at 8:00 pm
Concert Hall

Prof. Jennifer Lapple, Conductor
Adam Hilkert, Guest Conductor
Dr. Denny Edelbrock, trumpet
PROGRAM
An American Elegy | Frank Ticheli (b. 1958)
Adam Hilkert, guest conductor
Puszta, Four Gipsy Dances | Jan Van der Roost (b. 1956)
Andante Moderato
Tranquillo
Allegro Molto
Marcato
Lord of the Rings | Johan de Meij (b. 1953)
Gandalf
Hobbits
Intermission
Manhattan | Phillip Sparke (b. 1951)
Saturday Serenade
Sunday Scherzo
Denny Edelbrock, trumpet
Arabesque | Samuel Hazo (b. 1966)
Danzon No. 2 | Arturo Marquez (b. 1950)
Trans. Oliver Nickel
Adults: $10
Students/Seniors: $5
The Seussification of A Midsummer Nights Dream
Presented by Acting for Young People
- May 11, 2013 at 2:00 pm
- May 11, 2013 at 7:00 pm
Harris Theater
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra
- May 11, 2013 at 8:00 pm
Concert Hall
Verdi / Wagner Celebration
Brennen Guillory, tenor
Joni Henson, soprano
All Masterworks performances are at 8:00 p.m., with a pre-concert lecture at 7:00 p.m.
Program and artists subject to change.
$55, $45, $25. 1 Free Student Ticket Available with Mason ID
American Youth Philharmonic Orchestra: Suite Celebrations
- May 12, 2013 at 3:00 pm
Concert Hall
Enjoy Mother's Day with an afternoon of Suite Celebrations! The String Ensemble will perform works by Grieg, Faure, and Brahms, followed by the Concert Orchestra and works by Von Weber, Mozart, and Bizet.
Listen to a sampling of the evenings music here.
Adults: $15.00
Students/Seniors: $10.00
New Centruy College, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) Convocation
- May 16, 2013 at 11:00 am
Concert Hall
College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) Convocation
- May 17, 2013 at 2:00 pm
Concert Hall
Only graduates may request tickets for this event. Visit the CVPA News site for more information.
Free/Ticketed
Theatreworks - Seussical
- May 21, 2013 at 10:30 am
- May 21, 2013 at 12:30 pm
Concert Hall
For Theatreworks tickets please call 1-800-497-5007 or visit theatreworksusa.org
Fairfax County Public Schools Honors Event
- May 29, 2013 at 7:00 pm
Concert Hall
Reception starts at 6:00 pm