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Professional Development
Workshops

As more is learned about the ways in which children internalize information,
evidence is convincing that students learn most effectively when taught with techniques that engage the arts. Integrating arts-oriented teaching methods into all curriculum areas strengthens learning and promotes curiosity. It helps reinforce the mastery of facts, while encouraging creative and divergent use of those facts. It helps to engage students’ minds, taking them down paths of learning that they might have otherwise missed.

• Paper Mask Making Workshop
  Recommended for ages 8 through Adult
  (Limited Space Available)
  Tuesday, October 2, 2007, 4:00 PM
  Using paper templates, participants will cut and build
  their own paper mask. In the process of building
  from a flat piece of paper to a fully rounded mask,
  students will learn to conceptualize in 3 dimensions,
  which is the essence of sculpture.

• Pre-Performance Discussion– Edgar Meyer, Sam Bush and Jerry Douglas
  Saturday, October 27, 2007, 6:45 PM
  Facilitator: Fred Fussell
  Topic: A discussion of Bluegrass music and the traditional stringed instruments associated with this southern art form.

• Pre-Performance Discussion– Trinity Irish Dance Academy
  Friday, November 30, 2007, 6:45 PM
  Facilitator and Topic: To be determined

• Pre-Performance Discussion– Teatro Lirico d’Europa’s Tosca 
  Thursday, January 24, 2008, 6:45 PM                           
  Facilitator: Professor Joseph Golden
  Topic: Take a look inside Puccini’s Tosca with
  Joseph Golden, director of opera at CSU’s
  Schwob School of Music. The discussion will focus
  On the musical characterization and the emotional impact of this great Verisimo opera.

• Pre-Performance Discussion– Imani Winds
  Saturday, February 9, 2008, 6:45 PM
  Facilitator: Dr. Fred Cohen
  Topic: TBD

• Instrumental Workshop– Imani Winds
  Sunday, February 10, 2008– Time TBD
  Five musicians of African-American and Latin heritage joined
  forces in 1997 to create an ensemble that pushes the boundaries
  of the traditional wind quintet. The group explores repertoire
  from diverse cultural backgrounds while striving to bridge
  European and world music traditions.  

• Pre-Performance Discussion–
  Montana Repertory Theatre’s Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
  Thursday, March 13, 2008, 6:45 PM
  Facilitator: Cathy Fussell
  Topic: Cathy Fussell, director of CSU’s Carson McCullers Center for Artists and Writers, will discuss the significance of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof as well as the relationship between Tennessee Williams and McCullers.

• Post-Performance Q&A– Montana Repertory Theatre’s  Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
  Thursday, March 13, 2008– immediately following the performance
  Montana Rep, one of the country’s finest theatre company’s, prides itself on presenting works by outstanding American writers. Join the cast for an informal discussion of the work just presented and their life as touring artists.

• Pre-Performance Discussion– The Cleveland Orchestra
  Sunday, March 30, 2008, 3:15 PM
  Facilitator: Dr. Fred Cohen
  Topic: TBD

• Pre-Performance Discussion– St. Petersburg Ballet’s Giselle
  Tuesday, April 29, 2008, 6:45 PM
  Facilitator and Topic: To be determined

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Student Rush Discounts  2007-2008

In an effort to make the performing arts more accessible, RiverCenter has introduced student rush ticketing!
For most RiverCenter sponsored events, student rush tickets can be purchased at RiverCenter’s box office by holders of a valid student ID, 30 minutes prior to the start of the performance.

For more information, please call RiverCenter’s box office at 706/256-3612

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Tours

Ever wondered what its like behind the scenes?
Schedule a tour for a behind-the-scenes look at RiverCenter.

For more information on organizing your own tour contact RiverCenter’s House and Volunteer Manager Sandy Mullins at 706/653-7993