Events - ArtsPath

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.	Kipp Gallery: "Prelude" Kipp Gallery, Sprowls Hall This exhibit features works by emerging artists participating in Alloy Pittsburgh 2013 and runs June 29-July 20, 2013. Dates are subject to change. A reception will be held on July 19, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. The Kipp Gallery is located in Sprowls Hall. Museum hours during the summer are by appointment only. For further information, please contact Christopher McGinnis, Kipp Gallery Director, at 724-357-2530 or c.l.mcginnis@iup.edu.
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.	Footlight Players: "Frank 'n Fluff" Waller Hall Mainstage Conceived, written and directed by NYU graduate student and IUP alumnus Joe York, comes "Frank n' Fluff," a heartwarming tale about a boy and his quest for friendship. After unexpectedly losing his favorite stuffed animal, young Frank harnesses his sewing skills to create the ultimate best friend with the parts of his other toys. He tries to hide his home-sewn creation, but when Fluff gets out, Frank's fellow students, teachers and the entire town all band together to stop the walking and talking creation. Tickets are $10 regular price and $5 with an I-Card, and are sold through the IUP Theater Department in advance, or at the door beginning 45 minutes before curtain. NOTE: "Meet Me in St. Louis" will be performed immediately following this show.
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.	Footlight Players: "Meet Me in St. Louis" Waller Hall Mainstage NOTE: This show will be performed immediately following "Frank 'n Fluff." Directed by Sharen Camille, with music and lyrics by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane, and book by Hugh Wheeler, "Meet Me in St. Louis" is an optimistic musical about the Smith family in 1904 St. Louis. Their life is wonderful - the World Fair is about to begin and love is in the air - however, this happy world crumbles when Mr. Smith runs into financial trouble and announces that the family will have to move to New York. Come join Footlight Players' production as we follow the Smiths and learn if they leave for the Big Apple or stay in their beloved St. Louis. Tickets are $10 regular price and $5 with an I-Card, and are sold through the IUP Theater Department in advance, or at the door beginning 45 minutes before curtain.
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.	Footlight Players: "The Beloved Dearly" Waller Hall Mainstage By Doug Cooney and directed by Tara Kromer, "The Beloved Dearly" tells the tale of twelve-year-old Ernie, who is always looking for a fast buck. This time, the middle-school tycoon stumbles onto a money-making bonanza: pet funerals for kids. Business goes through the roof, until Ernie loses his best friend in the world and the whole venture unravels. This is a special comedy about business, friendships, loss and how we learn to express our feelings. Tickets are $10 regular price and $5 with an I-Card, and are sold through the IUP Theater Department in advance, or at the door beginning 45 minutes before curtain. NOTE: "The Dinosaur Musical" will be performed immediately following this show.
8:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.	Footlight Players: "The Dinosaur Musical" Waller Hall Mainstage NOTE: This show will be performed immediately following "The Beloved Dearly." Directed by Nick Hrutkay, with music by Robert Reale and book and lyrics by Willie Reale, "The Dinosaur Musical" is a family-friendly show that fossils of all ages will adore. Quincy, a young Tyrannosaurus Rex, is finding it hard to follow in the shadow of his father, King Marcus. When the dinosaur kingdom comes together to fight its extinction, an unlikely friendship forms that may help save everyone from immenent doom. Tickets are $10 regular price and $5 with an I-Card, and are sold through the IUP Theater Department in advance, or at the door beginning 45 minutes before curtain.