Meadows dancers perform a vibrant number at the Hope Show dance recital on March 26. (Spencer J Eggers/The Daily Campus)
At the start of a new semester it quickly becomes clear that as a student, you need some breaks.
Luckily for SMU students Meadows offers a variety of plays, events and exhibits on campus of which students can take advantage.
If you are looking for something to do, here are a few events coming up this September at Meadows.
1) Sept. 4 – Friday Morning Lecture Series: “Two Worlds Collide and a New World Is Born: The Kingdom of the Sun”
Dr. Luis Martin, SMU’s Professor Emeritus of History, will present an 11-part lecture series covering the history of Peru.
The focus will be the transformation of the country’s culture and its current economic system.
The lectures will take audience members from the creation of the Inca Empire to the independent nation we see today.
2) Sept. 7 – Meadows Wind Ensemble: “A Night in Buenos Aires: A Celebration of Tango”
Meadows Museum Art Activity: “Drawing from the Masters”
Come join the Meadows Wind Ensemble for a sultry night of tango and fun.
The program will feature some works from Michael Daugherty’s “Red Cape Tango” from Metropolis Symphony and Frank Zappa’s “Be-Bop Tango.”
Audience members are encouraged to match the performers’ fiery red dresses and deep black slacks.
Dress the part and support Meadows’ finest Wind Ensemble.
3) Sept. 16 – Meadows Museum Exhibit Opening: “Diego Velázquez: The Early Court Portraits”
The exhibit will feature portraits from Diego Velázquez’s first decade in the Spanish court. Upon the exhibits opening, The Meadows Museum will be housing the largest collection of Velázquez paintings in more than 20 years.
This is another opportunity to revisit “Spanish at SMU,” which kicked off last springs with “Calatrava and SMU: A Decade in Motion,” an exhibit in conjunction with the opening of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge.
4) Sept. 26 – Expanding Your Horizons Brown Bag Concert Series: Indian and Nepalese Music with Shringara Nepal
Nepalese performing artists Parashuram Bhandari and Achyut Ram Bhandari will be featured with Shringara Nepal.
Parashuram Bhandari will perform the sarangi and Achyut Bhandari will be playing the table.
Traditional and folk music of Nepal will be played with along with classical Indian music.
Get a dose of culture while swaying to the music of India and Nepal.
5) Sept. 26 – a Play: This Beautiful City
Written by Steven Cosson and Jim Lewis, The Civilians’ project dives into the issues facing our country. The play incorporates music and interviews from a variety of individuals.
The play also explores the changing ideas of Christianity by looking at the evangelical movement.
Blake Hackler, an assistant professor in the Division of Theatre, will be directing the play.
With it’s winding halls and secret corridors, the Meadows building is one of most confusing on campus.
The one thing more confusing? The Meadows event calendar.
Take a break from you routine and see what is offered on campus. The good thing is many of the events are free for students.
However, for events that are not gratis, Meadows is offering an “access pass” for students that permits admission to most Meadows production for just $5.
Visit the Meadows box office located on the first floor of the Owens Arts Center.
September has many more events, check them out at mcs.smu.edu/calendar.
