Celebration 2013: April 19-21

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Celebration 2013 Schedule of Events as of 4/12/2013

Events/performances are subject to change. This is a snapshot of the activities with more events being added daily.

FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY

Friday, April 19: Pantherstock – EIU Student Day

10 am – 4:30 pm : Exhibition: The Paintings of Liu Jungang
Doudna Fine Arts Center, Room 1920

11:30 am: Food Booths Open
South side of Doudna Fine Arts Center on Hayes Street

11:30 am – 12:15 pm: EIU Jazz Lab Band
Three days of art, music and food kicks off with one of EIU’s talented ensembles performing classic jazz tunes.
Outdoor Stage

12 – 5 pm: Art Demonstration: The Sand Sculpture Company
Ted Siebert will fascinate festival patrons as he custom-builds a sand sculpture throughout the weekend. Feel free to talk with him. Recognized for his creativity, originality and ability, he has created sand sculptures around the world.
South 7th Street

12 - 5 pm: Nathan Bassett Spray Paint Artist
South 7th Street

12 - 5pm: Pantherstock Activities

12:45 – 1:30 pm: Band to be determined
Outdoor Stage

2 – 4 pm: Holi 2013
EIU welcomes the return of spring with its own “festival of colors.”  Celebrated all over India and Nepal since ancient times this event involves water and Gulal (colored powder) and the participants are the canvas. (Participants are encouraged to wear a white t-shirt or other light-colored old clothing.) Find out more at the facebook event page. Sponsored by the EIU Office of Study Abroad, the International Center for Global Diversity, and the University Mainstage Committee.
Library Quad

2 - 3pm: Moondegreen
Local band creating quite the buzz on the Charleston music scene.
Sponsored by the EIU University Board Mainstage
Outdoor Stage

3:30 – 4:30 pm: Lux PerSono
With its name taken from the Latin phrase “light by sound” the goal of this fresh five-piece band is to inspire and elevate Performing alternative rock infused with funk, jazz, blues, and any other style they can get their hands (and ears!) on.
Outdoor Stage

4 pm: The First Annual Graham Slam!
Hear the nine finalists of the Graham R. Lewis Memorial Poetry Award perform their works. Free admission.
Sponsored by the EIU English Department, College of Arts and Humanities and the Tarble Arts Center
Tarble Arts Center Atrium

5 – 6:30 pm: Roots Rock Society
Chicago based band dedicated to promoting African-Caribbean-American culture through voice, music and dance, Roots Rock Society blends reggae, calypso, soul, zouk and other rhythms of the African Diaspora. The lead singer and creative force behind the tropical roots sounds of RRS is Stann Champion.
Sponsored by the EIU University Board Mainstage Committee and the International Center for Global Diversity
Outdoor Stage

Saturday, April 20

10 am - 5 pm: Celebration Art Fair
Featuring a variety of artisans selling their unique array of one-of-a-kind artwork. This year’s Art Fair dedicated in memory of long-time Celebration friend Doug Lawhead.

12 – 5 pm: Art Demonstration: The Sand Sculpture Company
Ted Siebert will fascinate festival patrons as he custom-builds a sand sculpture throughout the weekend. Feel free to talk with him. Recognized for his creativity, originality and ability, he has created sand sculptures around the world.
South 7th Street

10 - 11am: Dance: The Littlest Dancer
Featuring pre-ballet and creative movement students from the DanceLife Center.
Doudna Fine Arts Center Recital Hall

10 - 11am: The Bluegrass Biscuits
Traditional instrumental and vocal bluegrass tunes.
Outdoor Stage

10 am – 4:30 pm: Exhibition: The Paintings of Liu Jungang
Doudna Fine Arts Center, Room 1920

10am - 5pm: Nathan Bassett Spray Paint Artist
South 7th Street

11am: Food Booths Open
South side of Doudna Fine Arts Center on Hayes Street

11 am - 5 pmThe Botany Club Plant Sale
Featuring various heirloom tomatoes and pepper plants, assorted garden vegetable species, and several flowering plants.  The Botany Club will only be selling plants on Saturday (rain date will be Sunday). Sponsored by the EIU Botany Club.
South Seventh Street, near the Thut Greenhouse

11:30 am – 12:30 pm: EIU Jazz Ensemble
Eastern’s award winning Ensemble will perform a variety of big band music from the swing era to today.
Outdoor Stage

12 - 4pm: Children’s Art Activities
EIU Art Education students and Charleston High School. Club members will present hands-on art activities for pre-schoolers to pre-teens.
Sponsored by the Tarble Arts Center.
South 7th Street

12 - 4pm: International Fair
Meet members of EIU international community demonstrating henna tattooing and origami.
South 7th Street

12:30 pm: Theatre: Anything Can Be: The Magic Makers Perform the Poems of Shel Silverstein
This wonderful look at Shel Silverstein's Poetry was created by the EIU Theatre Arts Department's Children's Theatre Class during the Fall 2012 Semester, and toured area schools performing to over 2000 children. Come experience the Magic!
Suggested Admission: $3. All proceeds will be presented to the Coles County Animal Shelter
Dounda Fine Arts Center Black Box Theatre

1 - 2 pm: Mandara Caravan
Folkloric dance styles from around the Middle East. Including a Khaleej from the Saudi Gulf area, a cane dance from upper Egypt, and a zill (finger cymbal) dance inspired by north African dancers. Sponsored by the International Center for Global Diversity.
Outdoor Stage

1 – 2 pm: Kurt Swan, piano
Undergraduate student presenting his junior jazz recital
Tarble Arts Center

2:30 – 3:45 pm: Sawyer Brothers Band
A long-time part of the local music scene, it’s tradition with a kick!  This four-man group plays honky-tonk, country, and southern rock. Classics and original tunes.
Outdoor Stage

3 – 4 pm: Dan Hoffmann, piano
Undergraduate student presenting his senior jazz recital
Tarble Arts Center

3 pm: Theatre: Anything Can Be: The Magic Makers Perform the Poems of Shel Silverstein
This wonderful look at Shel Silverstein's Poetry was created by the EIU Theatre Arts Department's Children's Theatre Class during the Fall 2012 Semester, and toured area schools performing to over 2000 children. Come experience the Magic!
Suggested Admission: $3. All proceeds will be presented to the Coles County Animal Shelter
Dounda Fine Arts Center Black Box Theatre

4:15 – 5:30 pm: The Moondogs
Seven piece band blending roots, rock, and reggae. From The Band to Bonnie Raitt to Bob Marley the focus is on music from great songwriters who walked the earth in the days of vinyl.
Outdoor Stage

5 pm: Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago
Fast costume changes, ringing music and festive dancing have characterized the Company's performances for almost three decades. An extensive repertoire presented in lavish costumes, worn by young, energetic dancers make MFDC's program an exciting, colorful, educational experience. Sponsored by the International Center for Global Diversity.
Doudna Fine Arts Center Theatre

5 pm: The Art of Jazz Guitar, A Graduate Recital by Steve Kaiser
Featuring selections in the styles of Django Reinhardt, Charlie Christian, Grant Green, Wes Montgomery, Kenny Burrell, Jim Haland Bill Frisell.
Black Box

5 - 6 pm: Poetry Slam and James K. Johnson Readers
Sponsored by the Vehicle and the English Department
Doudna Fine Arts Center Lecture Hall

6 - 7 pm: Super Bad featuring Bobby Reynolds
Superbad features two things—a great horn section and great dance music. Playing funk, reggae, New Orleans, and hip hop. From James Brown, Dr. John, Bob Marley to Digital Underground.
Outdoor Stage

Sunday, April 21

11 am: Food Booths Open
South side of Doudna Fine Arts Center on Hayes Street

11 am - 4 pm: Celebration Art Fair
Featuring a variety of artisans selling their unique array of one-of-a-kind artwork. This year’s Art Fair dedicated in memory of long-time Celebration friend Doug Lawhead.
South 7th Street

11 am - 4 pm: Art Demonstration: The Sand Sculpture Company
Ted Siebert will fascinate festival patrons as he custom-builds a sand sculpture throughout the weekend. Feel free to talk with him. Recognized for his creativity, originality and ability, he has created sand sculptures around the world.
South 7th Street

11 am - 12pm: High Cotton
A band that exists to pick and sing authentic Bluegrass music.
Outdoor Stage

12 - 4pm: Children’s Art Activities
EIU Art Education students and Charleston High School. Club members will present hands-on art activities for pre-schoolers to pre-teens.
Sponsored by the Tarble Arts Center.
South 7th Street

12:15 – 1:15 pm: Salaam Middle Eastern Music Ensemble
This group has delighted audiences for years with its expansive repertoire of Middle Eastern and North African music. Salaam (meaning “peace”) infuses tasteful forays into jazz, rock, blues, classical and avant garde. Sponsored by the International Center for Global Diversity.
Outdoor Stage

1 – 2 pm: Dragon Flies Dance Demonstration
A demonstration of dance and movement methods customized for those with Autism and special needs. Featuring dancers ages 3 to 29. Sponsored by the DanceLife Center.
Doudna Fine Arts Center Recital Hall

1:15 pm: Chinese Painting Demonstration with Liu Jungang
Visiting Beijing artist Liu Jungang will present a demonstration of traditional Chinese painting.
Tarble Arts Center

1:30 – 2:30 pm: The Lemon Brothers Band
A young band, very young (pre-junior high rock-and-rollers) who’ve been playing classic rock and pop since the age of 5. They always play with a lot of groove and enthusiasm. www.thelemonbrothersband.com
Outdoor Stage

2 pm: Films for Earth Day! The Environment Which Surrounds Us
Dounda Fine Arts Center Lecture Hall

3 - 4pm: Tequila Mockingbyrd
Local group of music lovers performing classic 50s, 60s and 70s favorites.
Outdoor Stage

4 - 5pm: Eastern Symphony Orchestra: Carmina Burana
Carl Orff’s magnificent work will feature the combined forces of the Eastern Symphony Orchestra, EIU Choral Ensembles, Lake Land College Choir, Charleston High School Advanced Chorus and the Charleston Middle School Chorus. Be prepared for an amazing experience.
Tickets: $20
Doudna Fine Arts Center Dvorak Concert Hall

Performances are subject to change