Performances on Dec. 6-7 at the Chapel of the Resurrection and Dec. 8 at Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center, Chicago Valparaiso University’s Christmas Concert returns the first weekend in December with three performances in two spectacular venues — Valpo’s historic Chapel of the Resurrection and the famed Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center in Chicago. Continuing […]
Valparaiso University will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. by holding several activities from Thursday, Jan. 16 through Thursday, Jan. 23. Thursday, Jan. 16 MLK Performance: “Shades of Gray” 5 – 6:20 p.m., Harre Union Ballroom Art and Essay Contest Recognition and Award Ceremony 6:30 p.m., Harre Union Ballroom Friday, Jan. 17 Community Conversations – topic: excerpts […]
The Bach Institute at Valparaiso University presents its triennial performance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Mass in B Minor on Saturday, March 23, featuring the Valparaiso University Chorale and Bach Choir. Bach’s most beloved and inspirational piece, Mass in B Minor is a universal statement of Christian faith that speaks to the essence of the human […]
On the heels of a successful relationship-building trip to Germany by President Mark A. Heckler in March, plans are being made for next year when the Valparaiso University Chorale and a group of alumni will visit Germany. The Chorale will make its fourth trip to Germany next year to join the 800th anniversary celebration of […]
“Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world.” — Martin Luther What started as a call to reform the Catholic Church became a worldwide movement involving millions of people throughout the past five centuries. To remember the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, a journey […]
An all-day celebration honoring Martin Luther King Jr. will include feature speaker Eboo Patel, founder and president of Interfaith Youth Core. Also, throughout the day, there will be focus sessions held on a variety of topics. For more information, visit www.valpo.edu/mlk/events/index.php. TBA, Jan. 21, Chapel of the Resurrection […]
Film: “The Flowers of War,” directed by Yimou Zhang. Presented by professor Yun Xia. Admissions is free for faculty and students. General public admission is $6. An all inclusive dinner will be held at Founder’s Table from 5 – 7 p.m. for $8. For more information visit World Cinema Series here. […]
Valparaiso University will celebrate the Christmas season during the month of December with several musical performances, highlighted by the annual Valpo Christmas Concert featuring the University’s premier choral and instrumental ensembles. Holiday performances taking place in December are: • Dec. 3 and 4 – Valparaiso University Christmas Concert, “A Carol Festival,” featuring the University’s premier […]
Faculty and student choreographers are featured in the annual concert by the Valparaiso University Dance Ensemble. The talents of campus performers are combined with participation from invited dancers from the region. A variety of dance styles are juxtaposed to create a program full of energy, creative and original costume, lighting design and music to inspire. […]
Valparaiso University invites lovers of the arts to campus for another semester of concerts, performance, recitals, shows and festivals. Unless otherwise noted, all musical performances will be free, open to the public, and performed at the Chapel of the Resurrection. Saturday, Sept. 28: Valparaiso University Chorale and High School Choirs from around the region will […]