We all witnessed yesterday the fall of the fleche, the 800-ton spire of Notre Dame, and privately lamented the loss. The fire swept through the roof, and the fear is that treasures from the medieval world may be now irrevocably damaged or destroyed. A student raised the question in class: why all the fuss? Stuff […]
Students, OUMA unveil major painting acquisition A group of students, together with Oglethorpe’s Student Government Association, successfully led an initiative to acquire a work of art for the museum’s permanent collection that reflects the diversity of the Oglethorpe University student body. SGA voted to approve funding for the purchase of a painting by Atlanta native […]
Join Oglethorpe students for the unveiling of a major painting acquisition in the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art on Friday, April 12 at 2 p.m. A group of students, together with Oglethorpe’s Student Government Association, successfully led an initiative to acquire a work of art for the museum’s permanent collection that reflects the diversity of […]
The Oglethorpe University Singers and Chorale, in collaboration with the English and Comparative Literature department, welcome guest Poet-in-Residence Charles Anthony Silvestri to campus on April 25 for a concert, poetry reading and book signing. Directed by Dr. Timothy Michael Powell, the Singers and Chorale will be joined by soprano and OU affiliate artist Dr. Wanda Yang-Temko and […]
Six colleagues from the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will perform a concert at the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art in honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day. “Listen: Works by Women,” a celebration of chamber music written by women, will take over the Skylight Gallery on Sunday, March 24 at 4 p.m. The featured composers.range […]
The Oglethorpe University Singers have been invited to China July 16 – 24, 2019 for performances at the Xi’an International Choral Festival and on the Great Wall in Beijing—and the Oglethorpe community has the chance to accompany them on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure! This rare invitation was extended by Dr. Tim Sharp, executive director of the American […]
Most Atlantans only glimpse Peachtree Creek briefly from Piedmont or Peachtree Roads as they pass over it on their daily commute, if at all. However, with the advent of vigorous community organizing and outreach, several advocacy groups have brought new awareness to Peachtree Creek and are committed to educating the public and preserving the creek. […]
To ring in Chinese New Year, Affiliate Artist in Voice and Instructor Dr. Wanda Yang Temko wrote, produced, and hosted “The Year of the Pig: A Joyful Celebration” for KALW public radio in San Francisco. The hour-long special celebrates the holiday’s history, rituals, and traditions alongside traditional Chinese music. The Chinese Lunar Year of the Pig begins on February […]
The exhibition Stories Without an End: Power, Beauty and Wisdom of Women in African Art of the Mehta Collection includes a selection of 50 classically carved wooden sculptures and masks drawn from the collection of Dileep and Martha Mehta. On view through April 21 at the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, the exhibition represents art from more than […]
Georgia Ensemble Theatre is bringing the smash-hit Tony Award-winning musical “Million Dollar Quartet,” directed by Chris Damiano, to the Conant Performing Arts Center, December 14, 2018 – January 12, 2019. Based on the book by Floyd Mutrux and Colin Escott, Million Dollar Quartet is inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ […]