Event Calendar
September
Alabama Autumn Skies
September 28, 5 pm - 6 pm
William Self Propst Hall, Room 140
Tonight at the Wright: Three on a String
September 28, 7 pm - 9:30 pm
Leslie S. Wright Fine Arts Center, Room 100
This welcome back to school concert features Alabama's favorite sons performing good, clean, hilarious entertainment. Free admission.
For more information, contact Kenny Gannon at kgannon@samford.edu.
Taylor Series: How I Became a Pirate
September 28, 7:30 pm - 9 pm
Bonnie Bolding Swearingen Hall, Room LOBBY
Taylor Series: How I Became a Pirate
September 28, 7:30 pm - 9 pm
Bonnie Bolding Swearingen Hall, Room 205
Who doesn't want to be a pirate? When young Jeremy Jacob and his exceptional digging skills are recruited by Captain Braid Beard and his hornswogglin' crew for treasure burying purposes, Jeremy thinks the pirate life is for him until he realizes that the simple things in life, like a kiss and a warm tucking in at night rival the thrills and adventures of the high seas. Everyone will love this story of adventure and finding one's own heart, a path that can't be found on a treasure map. September 28th FirstNight is an invitation-only event for local Alabama Agencies. Public performances available Friday-Sunday.
Visit tickets.samford.edu for tickets.
How I Became a Pirate
September 29, 12:30 am - 1:30 pm
Bonnie Bolding Swearingen Hall, Room LOBBY
Emma Taylor Theatre for Youth Series presents a fantastic musical excursion with a band of comical pirates. The whole family will love this swashbuckling adventure. Tickets.samford.edu
Business School Rite of Passage
September 29, 3 pm - 4 pm
Pete Hanna Center, Room 1081
The Rite of Passage Ceremony highlights the legacy of Brock School of Business and the students' contribution to its ideals. This legacy tells the story of the cohort of innovative and passionate businessmen and businesswomen who have graduated from Samford University and now represent Brock School of Business in their professions.
Taylor Series: How I Became a Pirate
September 29, 7:30 pm - 9 pm
Bonnie Bolding Swearingen Hall, Room 205
Who doesn't want to be a pirate? When young Jeremy Jacob and his exceptional digging skills are recruited by Captain Braid Beard and his hornswogglin' crew for treasure burying purposes, Jeremy thinks the pirate life is for him until he realizes that the simple things in life, like a kiss and a warm tucking in at night rival the thrills and adventures of the high seas. Everyone will love this story of adventure and finding one's own heart, a path that can't be found on a treasure map. September 28th FirstNight is an invitation-only event for local Alabama Agencies. Public performances available Friday-Sunday.
Visit tickets.samford.edu for tickets.
Taylor Series: How I Became a Pirate
September 30, 7:30 pm - 9 pm
Bonnie Bolding Swearingen Hall, Room LOBBY
Emma Taylor Theatre for Youth Series presents a fantastic musical excursion with a band of comical pirates. The whole family will love this swashbuckling adventure. Tickets.samford.edu
Taylor Series: How I Became a Pirate
September 30, 7:30 pm - 9 pm
Bonnie Bolding Swearingen Hall, Room 205
Who doesn't want to be a pirate? When young Jeremy Jacob and his exceptional digging skills are recruited by Captain Braid Beard and his hornswogglin' crew for treasure burying purposes, Jeremy thinks the pirate life is for him until he realizes that the simple things in life, like a kiss and a warm tucking in at night rival the thrills and adventures of the high seas. Everyone will love this story of adventure and finding one's own heart, a path that can't be found on a treasure map. September 28th FirstNight is an invitation-only event for local Alabama Agencies. Public performances available Friday-Sunday.
Visit tickets.samford.edu for tickets.
October
Taylor Series: How I Became a Pirate
October 1, 2:30 pm - 4 pm
Bonnie Bolding Swearingen Hall, Room LOBBY
Emma Taylor Theatre for Youth Series presents a fantastic musical excursion with a band of comical pirates. The whole family will love this swashbuckling adventure. Tickets.samford.edu
Patty McDonald Orchestra Series presents the opening concert.
October 3, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Jane Hollock Brock Hall, Room 114
Patty McDonald Orchestra Series presents the opening concert.
Davis Series: Pianist Vadym Kholodenko
October 5, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Jane Hollock Brock Hall, Room 102
Van Cliburn gold medalist Vadym Kholodenko is one of the most musically dynamic and technically gifted performers of his generation.
The Legacy Show with Tami Lee Hughes, violin and Byron Burford Phearse, piano
October 17, 7:30 pm - 9 pm
Jane Hollock Brock Hall, Room 102
The Legacy Show with Tami Lee Hughes, violin and Byron Burford Phearse, piano
Legacy League Junior Member Fall Fundraiser, "Sweets and Strokes"
October 26, 6 pm - 8 pm
November
Freeman Series: True West
November 2, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Bonnie Bolding Swearingen Hall, Room 311
Event Contact Name: Mandy Pierce
Event Contact Email: abpierce@samford.edu
Event Description: This Tony-nominated masterpiece by Sam Shepard explores themes of sibling rivalry, art as commerce and what it means "to be a man."
Related Web Site: samford.edu/arts
Tickets: tickets.samford.edu
School of the Arts Audition & Interview
November 3, 2 pm - 5 pm
Bonnie Bolding Swearingen Hall, Room 205
Tonight at the Wright Ashley Campbell
November 3, 7 pm - 10 pm
Leslie S. Wright Fine Arts Center, Room 100
Event Contact Name: Ashley Smith
Event Contact Email: asmith56@samford.edu
Marketing Description: Known for her work alongside her father, Glen Campbell, banjo and guitar player, and singer and songwriter, Ashley Campbell has developed her own enthusiastic following.
Related Web Site: samford.edu/wrightcenter
Ticket/Registration Link: tickets.samford.edu
Michael J. and Mary Anne Freeman Theatre and Dance Series presents 'Crimes of the Heart'
November 3, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Bonnie Bolding Swearingen Hall, Room 311
Event Contact: Mandy Pierce
Event Contact Email: abpierce@samford.edu
Event Description: Winner of the 1981 Pulitzer Prize, "Crimes of the Heart" is a warm-hearted, irreverent Southern Gothic drama by Beth Henley.
Related Web Site: samford.edu/arts
Tickets: tickets.samford.edu
Michael J. and Mary Anne Freeman Theatre and Dance Series presents 'True West'
November 4, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Bonnie Bolding Swearingen Hall, Room 311
Event Contact Name: Mandy Pierce
Event Contact Email: abpierce@samford.edu
Event Description: This Tony-nominated masterpiece by Sam Shepard explores themes of sibling rivalry, art as commerce and what it means "to be a man."
Related Web Site: samford.edu/arts
Tickets: tickets.samford.edu
Freeman Series: Crimes of the Heart
November 5, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Bonnie Bolding Swearingen Hall, Room 311
Freeman Series: Crimes of the Heart
November 9, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Bonnie Bolding Swearingen Hall, Room 311
Freeman Series: True West
November 10, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Bonnie Bolding Swearingen Hall, Room 311
Freeman Series: Crimes of the Heart
November 11, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Bonnie Bolding Swearingen Hall, Room 311
Michael J. and Mary Anne Freeman Theatre and Dance Series presents 'True West'
November 12, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Bonnie Bolding Swearingen Hall, Room 311
Event Contact Name: Mandy Pierce
Event Contact Email: abpierce@samford.edu
Event Description: This Tony-nominated masterpiece by Sam Shepard explores themes of sibling rivalry, art as commerce and what it means "to be a man."
Related Web Site: samford.edu/arts
Tickets: tickets.samford.edu
December
Tonight at the Wright & the ASO present
December 1, 7 pm - 10 pm
Leslie S. Wright Fine Arts Center, Room 100
Event Contact: Ashley Smith
Event Contact Email: asmith56@samford.edu
Event Description: This Christmas concert features Alabama's own Act of Congress.
Related Web Site: samford.edu/wrightcenter
Tickets: alabamasymphony.org
