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Spring 2013

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	January 28–February 24 Turner Print Museum American International: Abstract Expressionism This exhibition explores historic and modern abstraction, from the post-World War II birth of abstract expressionism to the present. Curator’s talk and reception: Thursday, January 31 at 5:30 p.m. More Information Turner Print Museum 2012-2013 SOA Gallery Exhibits (Video)
	Wednesday, February 6 at 7:30 p.m. Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall History Lecture: The Adventure of Adventure - History of an Obsession in Western Culture Adventure, as a concept, emerged in Europe in the Middle Ages and gradually became one of the central tropes of modern Western culture. Laird Easton, History, traces the strange story of its influence in economics, politics, art and intellectual life. Free.
	Sunday, February 17 at Noon Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall North State Symphony: Young Artists Auditions Each year young classical musicians from the North State area compete in high school and university divisions of auditions sponsored by the Chico Guild and Redding League on behalf of the North State Symphony. First-place winner in each division wins the opportunity to solo with the NSS the following year. The public is invited to watch the students as they audition. Free. More Information North State Symphony
	Thursday, February 28 & Friday, March 1 Both concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. in Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall Honoring Alfred Loeffler: New Music Symposium Thursday, February 28 Student Composers Don’t miss this highlight of the season — an evening of original music from student composers and musicians. Free. Friday, March 1 Composer Paul Dresher Acclaimed composer Paul Dresher, along with percussionist Joel Davel, perform a program of original compositions for electric guitar, quadrachord and marimba lumina, which combine elements of minimalism, rock’n’ roll, non-western music and electronics. Free. More Information
	Saturday, March 2 at Noon Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall Piano: 15th Kruschke Piano Competition Don’t miss outstanding California high school and college pianists as they vie for the $2,000 prize awarded by Marilyn Ann Kruschke. For more information, please visit the competition’s website or contact Dr. Natalya Shkoda at 530.898.4043. Free. More Information Chico State Student Wins Two Prizes
	March 11 – April 14 Turner Print Museum New Work/New Artist: Allyson Hyde, National Print Competition Solo Exhibition Award Works by Allyson Hyde, winner of the Solo Exhibition Award at the 2012 Janet Turner Print Competition and Exhibition, will be featured at The Turner and 1078 Gallery. Reception: Thurs., April 11 at 5:30 p.m. More Information Turner Print Museum 2012-2013 SOA Gallery Exhibits (Video)
	Wednesday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m. Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall History Lecture: Unspeakable Awfulness - America Through the Eyes of European Travelers, 1845-1900 What did European travelers think about Americans in the late 19th century? Kenneth Rose, History, explores that question, with special attention to European reactions to the American West — what one commentator called, “the most American part of America.” Free.
	Wednesday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. Harlen Adams Theatre Thank You Concert: Vinegar & Oil The concert band (vinegar) and Jazz II (oil) join forces to provide a wide array of concert music, including the music of Bach, Reed, Barnes and big band music, fusion, all in one concert! Free.
	April 29 – May 14 Turner Print Museum 18th Annual Student Printmakers’ Exhibition & 11th Ink/Clay Celebrate the best of student printmakers and ceramic artists in a juried show with purchase prizes. Awards Announcement: Thursday, May 2 at 5 p.m. in Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall; reception to follow at The Turner. More Information Turner Print Museum 2012-2013 SOA Gallery Exhibits (Video)
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