Spanning eras, countries, and cultures, the 2012–2013 season offers a diverse selection of dance, music, theater, and art. There is sure to be something for everyone.
Broadway musicals, art displays by a world-exhibited artist, a Creole band and an Irish fiddler are just a few of the offerings for this season. Find an event to attend by type, or browse the different series, below.
View the Events Calendar for Lively Arts.
Tickets can be purchased through several subscription plans, which saves up to 20 percent off the single-ticket price. Get more information on purchasing tickets and subscriptions.
Ovations! is IUP’s premier performing arts series, with 2011–2012 marking its inaugural season of touring artists from across the globe.
Many people, organizations, groups, and businesses are making the inaugural season of Ovations! possible. View the list of sponsors, and check back for links and more information about each.
Music Theater is produced by the Department of Music and presents two major productions each year, including an opera and a musical coproduction with Theater-by-the-Grove.
Sound Choices presents “the best of the best” as it highlights IUP’s Music Department faculty, students, alumni, and honored guests in a specially selected and exceptional lineup of concerts and recitals.
Theater-by-the-Grove, produced by the Department of Theater and Dance, presents several productions each year, including the coproduction with Music Theater of a major musical.
IUP Dance Theater is produced by the Department of Theater and Dance and presents two major concert programs annually.
Ideas and Issues brings speakers from a variety of disciplines and perspectives to the IUP campus to present and discuss ideas and issues of a topical and/or far-reaching nature.
Kipp Gallery, located in Sprowls Hall, offers a variety of art exhibits throughout the year including touring exhibits, invitationals, and works by advanced students in the Department of Art.
The University Museum presents several exhibits annually. It is a multi-discipline museum, including art, history, and other exhibits.