Join School of the Arts for an entertaining evening showcasing its talented faculty.

Based on his long-time association with film maker Ken Burns, Horton shares moving stories and music from the Civil War era. Free admission

Associate Professor Brad Diamond is a talented tenor known for his musicianship and style and travels as a guest recitalist.

Brian Viliunas is a conductor and clarinetist. He travels extensively as a guest artist and conducts the Samford orchestra.

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September 28, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

September 29, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

September 30, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

School of the Arts opens its theatre season with the heartwarming tale of the Edward Tulane, a rabbit on a journey of self-discovery. A special invitation-only opening FirstNIght event will take place on Thursday, Sept. 27. Tickets.samford.edu.

Tim Hawkins is one of the most in-demand comedians in the country, with over 100 sold-out concerts annually. Tickets at timhawkins.brushfire.com/events

The Takács Quartet is renowned for the vitality of its interpretations. With a recent new member, it continues a long tradition of uncompromising attention to detail. Samford Arts welcomes this talented group from the University of Colorado. This performance is copresented with the Birmingham Chamber Music Society.

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October 25, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

October 26, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

October 27, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

October 28, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

In Henrik Ibsen's classic drama of passion and desperation, the beautiful and intelligent Hedda Gabler is trapped in a world she cannot bear. Tickets.samford.edu

Since 2011, The Heart Behind the Music has been bringing to the stage some of the world's best singers and songwriters who share meaning and music behind their hit songs. Tickets.samford.edu

Filipino-American pianist Jovanni-Rey de Pedro has developed an international reputation as a soloist, collaborator, pedagogue, speaker, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He recently joined the faculty at Samford's School of the Arts and is this year's host of the Morris Competition.

Celebrate the season with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. Tickets at alabamasymphony.org.

Enjoy New York's foremost Latin jazz ensemble, in concert with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. Tickets at alabamasymphony.org.

SYBARITE5 has taken audiences by storm and forever changed the perception of chamber music performance. This performance is copresented by Birmingham Chamber Music Society. Tickets.samford.edu

Celebrated as a leading interpreter of great classical and contemporary works, Rachel Barton Pine combines her innate gift for emotional communication with scholarly historical research. She dazzles audiences with her infectious talent. Her performance is copresented with the Birmingham Chamber Music Society. Tickets.samford.edu.

The Midtown Men reunite stars from The Original Cast of Broadway's Jersey Boys, making them the first vocal group ever formed by the principal cast of a high-profile Broadway show. Tickets.samford.edu