The Office for Arts Integration Events
Thursday, October 9, 2025
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This 90-minute experiential workshop offers participants an embodied demonstration of the healing power of movement to reduce stress, increase vitality, cultivate belonging, and inspire confidence.
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October Dance features the historic reconstruction of Katherine Dunham's seminal work Afrique, choreographed in 1949. This production is directed by George A. Miller Visiting Artist, April Berry. Choreographers Rena Butler and Dr. C. Kemal Nance premier new works; Dr. Cynthia Oliver performs spoken word; and Roxane D'Orléans Juste performs with Sonia D'Orléans Juste.
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The University of Illinois Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia) performs major literature from the 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. It is comprised of students representing upwards of 35 majors from throughout the university community.
Friday, October 10, 2025
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October Dance features the historic reconstruction of Katherine Dunham's seminal work Afrique, choreographed in 1949. This production is directed by George A. Miller Visiting Artist, April Berry. Choreographers Rena Butler and Dr. C. Kemal Nance premier new works; Dr. Cynthia Oliver performs spoken word; and Roxane D'Orléans Juste performs with Sonia D'Orléans Juste.
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Indian-born drummer/electronic music producer Ravish Momin (also known as Sunken Cages), studied with US Jazz master-drummer Andrew Cyrille. His current projects include 'Turning Jewels Into Water' (with Haitian electronic music pioneer Val Jeanty), a duo with dragonchild (Ethio-American saxophonist DA Mekonnen of Debo Band) and Zelzeleh (a Digital Sufi Ensemble).
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Hindsley Symphonic Band David Maslanka: Mother Earth Ty Bloomfield: Shuffle Joel Puckett: My Eyes are Full of Shadow Carol Brittin Chambers: Dances for the Muse, Terpsichore John Philip Sousa: On the Campus Wind Orchestra Matthew Felbein: A Magic Adventure (world premiere) Eric Whitacre: Noisy Wheels of Joy Kimberly Archer: "Humoresque" from Symphony No. 2
Saturday, October 11, 2025
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October Dance features the historic reconstruction of Katherine Dunham's seminal work Afrique, choreographed in 1949. This production is directed by George A. Miller Visiting Artist, April Berry. Choreographers Rena Butler and Dr. C. Kemal Nance premier new works; Dr. Cynthia Oliver performs spoken word; and Roxane D'Orléans Juste performs with Sonia D'Orléans Juste.