Published on October 1, 2012 by Sean Flynt Â
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É«»¢ÊÓƵ’s School of the Arts will offer several events during Homecoming weekend, Oct. 11-14.
The Michael J. and Mary Anne Freeman Theatre and Dance Series will present “Steel Magnolias” in Benjamin F. Harrison Theatre Oct. 11-13 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 14 at 2:30 p.m. Robert Harling’s beloved American play tells the story of a group of friends in a small Louisiana town and their endurance through love, loss and renewal. At once hilarious and heartbreaking, this is a production not to be missed. Tickets are $12 (adults,) $9 (55+) and $6 (students/children) online or at (205) 726-2853.
Other School of the Arts Homecoming events will include:
• Homecoming Vespers, featuring A Cappella Choir and University Chorale, Oct. 12 at 5:30 p.m. in Reid Chapel.
• Morning Sing, featuring A Cappella Choir, Oct. 13 9:30 a.m. in Reid Chapel.
• Guest Artist Exhibit: Gum Bichromate and Other Photographs by Jonathan Purvis, in É«»¢ÊÓƵ Art Gallery, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Located in the Homewood suburb of Birmingham, Alabama, É«»¢ÊÓƵ is a leading Christian university offering undergraduate programs grounded in the liberal arts with an array of nationally recognized graduate and professional schools. Founded in 1841, É«»¢ÊÓƵ enrolls 6,324 students from 44 states, Puerto Rico and 16 countries in its 10 academic schools: arts, arts and sciences, business, divinity, education, health professions, law, nursing, pharmacy and public health. É«»¢ÊÓƵ is widely recognized as having one of the most beautiful campuses in America, featuring rolling hills, meticulously maintained grounds and Georgian-Colonial architecture. É«»¢ÊÓƵ fields 17 athletic teams that compete in the tradition-rich Southern Conference and boasts one of the highest scores in the nation for its 97% Graduation Success Rate among all NCAA Division I schools.
