Mason Gross Presents, a year-round performing arts series, “marks the evolution of SummerFest into a year-round series of events that enables us to combine the educational and community outreach missions of the Mason Gross School of the Arts,” said George B. Stauffer, the school’s dean. The series features performances in theater, music and dance along with visual arts exhibitions that enhance the educational experience of students, while also bringing quality programs to the community. The Bettenbender Plaza is an outdoor venue for warm-weather Mason Gross Presents events located outside of the Nicholas Music Center. Summer 2008 Saturday, July 12, 8:00 p.m. Chhandayan A not-for-profit group formed to preserve and promote the rich heritage of Indian music in the United States, Chhandayan will present a concert of popular Indian music. A special evening of music from the far side of the world. Nicholas Music Center Wednesday, July 16, 8:00 p.m. Rutgers Jazz Faculty Featuring original compositions by Mason Gross jazz faculty members Stanley Cowell, Ralph Bowen, Vic Juris, Mike Richmond, and Victor Lewis, this is the perfect mid-week break under the stars. Bettenbender Plaza (rain site: Nicholas Music Center) Saturday, July 19, 8:00 p.m. Orquesta Tropikiimba This group is one of the few authentic Caribbean orchestras in the area and many of the band members are from countries such as Cuba, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Panama, Colombia, Mexico, Dominican Republic, St. Thomas and the United States. Come salsa in the aisles! Nicholas Music Center Wednesday, July 30, 8:00 p.m. The Beat Goes On In their final concert at Mason Gross, She-e Wu and Chris Deviney bring together the talent of alumni and friends in a global rhythm percussion extravaganza. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate with diverse percussion instruments and styles. Nicholas Music Center July 21-September 12 In Suspension In Suspension, an exhibition that cuts across the boundaries that separate painting, sculpture and installation features each piece suspended in some fashion, thereby challenging the traditional use of the gallery space and forcing a more direct confrontation with the viewer. The exhibition will be amplified by several historical examples, including a classic work by Alexander Calder, as well as text, photos and appropriated pieces that reference works by Marcel Duchamp and Man Ray which hung from their studio ceilings at the beginning of the twentieth century. Wednesday, noon to 6:00 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, noon to 4:00 p.m. Reception: July 24, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mason Gross Galleries at Civic Square 33 Livingston Avenue
All events are free of charge. No tickets are required. Seating is limited and held seats will be forfeited at 7:45 to accommodate other guests. Personal lawn chairs are recommended for outside events as seating is limited. Weather decisions will be made the day before the scheduled event. Special assistance available for persons with disabilities. Visual and listening assistance available upon advance request for events inside Nicholas Music Center. Artists, programs, and dates subject to change. Bettenbender Plaza is located adjacent to Nicholas Music Center, 85 George Street in New Brunswick. The ticket office is open Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will open at 4:00 p.m. on performance Saturdays in July. Summer hours are subject to change, so please call ahead prior to visiting the ticket office. Funding for Mason Gross Presents provided by the Office of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Johnson and Johnson, Rutgers Summer Session, and the Bloustein Fund.
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