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Erin Crawley-Woods on her Inspiration for Visible Seams

This post is by Lauren Burns, a sophomore Multiplatform Journalism and History double major.

Visible Seams

Visible Seams photo by D. Singleton

The typical dance performance does not come with a warning to wear comfortable shoes and to bring an umbrella in case of rain, but Visible Seams is not the typical dance performance. For Erin Crawley-Woods’ MFA Dance Thesis, she creates a site-specific piece, starring 15 graduate and undergraduate dancers, that incorporates the architecture of the Clarice Smith Center in its choreography. Erin explains her inspiration and vision for Visible Seams in the following Q&A interview.

I guess my inspiration was this place – not just the building but everything that goes on within it, and my interest in pursuing this project was to create a thread through all of that, through the process of making a dance.

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What are your expecations about the performance? October 11, 2013

Musical trailblazer Mavis Staples makes her Center debut, November 8

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College Park, MD— Rhythm and blues and gospel legend Mavis Staples makes her debut at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center with a performance in the Kay Theatre on November 8 at 8 pm. From her start with the Staple Singers to her dynamic solo career, Staples has continued to raise social consciousness through music for six decades. Yvonne Staples, Mavis Staples’ sister and original member of the Staple Sisters, will provide backing vocals.

This performance is part of the Clarice Smith Center’s involvement in The National Civil War Project. The Center is examining the Civil War through the lens of civil and human rights, with a special focus on the Civil Rights Movement.

Why do the arts matter to you? October 9, 2013

What are your expectations about the performance? October 6, 2013

If you could ask one person from the event one question, who and what would it be? October 5, 2013

How/when did you know you wanted to be an artist? October 5, 2013

Anda Union: The Wind Horse

This post is by Lisa Driscoll, a Junior Vocal Performance and Broadcast Journalism double major. You can read more of her writing on her blog.

Anda Union

Mongolian music group Anda Union shared a taste of their homeland in an evening filled with folk songs and nostalgic original compositions, all performed in traditional clothing, on September 20 at the Clarice Smith Center. The steady percussive drive mixed with the many string and wind instruments made for a lively and memorable musical performance.