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Arts at Clarke

FALL 2024 EVENTS

The Arts at Clarke series seeks to inform, entertain, and inspire through art in all its forms. From live performances to gallery exhibits, Arts at Clarke provides a place to gather and enjoy the talents of local and national artists, musicians, performers and more. Performances are open to members of the Clarke community and the general public.

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Art Exhibition:
Christopher Schulte: a St. Louis based installation artist

August 18 – September 21
Quigley Gallery, Clarke University

Free Admission

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Clarke Professional Performance Series:

Dr. Keisy Peyerl Xavier Piano Faculty Recital 

Saturday, September 7 • 7 p.m.
Jansen Music Hall, Clarke University

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Art Exhibition:

Helen Kerrigan, BVM: Portraits of Clarke Students, 1975-2005

September 22 – October 18
Quigley Gallery, Clarke University
Free Admission

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Clarke Student Performance Series:
Homecoming—The Tenth Muse-ical 

Saturday, September 28 • 4 p.m.
Terence Donaghoe Hall Theatre, Clarke University

Student & Alumni performers combined with Cast & Crew presentations of the Tenth Muse.

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Mackin Mailander Lecture Series:
An Asian American Poet on Race and Diaspora

Sunday, October 6 • 2 p.m.
Jansen Music Hall, Clarke University

Over the last 40 years, Iowa Poet Laureate Vince Gotera has explored race relations in America, particularly throughout his own experience as a Filipinx American. Join us for an afternoon of powerful poetry and conversation.

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Clarke Student Performance Series:
Studio Showcase 

Friday, October 11 • 11:30 a.m.
Jansen Music Hall, Clarke University

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Clarke Ensemble Performance Series:
Autumn String 
Orchestra 

Tuesday, October 15 • 7 p.m.
Jansen Music Hall, Clarke University

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Art Exhibition:

Eighth Biennial Exhibition of Regional High School Art

October 21 – November 15
Quigley Gallery, Clarke University

Free Admission

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Arts at Clarke Series: A Night in Japan 

Wednesday, October 23 • 6 p.m. Food sampling, 7 p.m. Performances
Clarke Atrium and Jansen Music Hall, Clarke University

Celebrate the music, cuisine, and culture of Japan with food sampling and performances from the Clarke Collegiate Singers and traditional drumming group, Beni Daiko.

Menu

Asazuke – Japanese pickles
Nikujyaga – Japanese Vegetable stew over rice
Gyoza – Pork and Cabbage filled Dumplings served with Teriyaki Sauce
Shrimp Tempura- served with Ponzu Sauce
Kasutera – Castella Cake, a Japanese Honey Sponge Cake
Matcha Green Tea Cookies

General Admission Tickets are $20/person for the public and FREE to Clarke students and employees. All tickets may be purchased online and are general admission. Event details can be found here.

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Clarke Ensemble Performance Series:
Collegiate Jazz Night @ The Smokestack  

Wednesday, October 30 • 7 p.m.
The Smokestack, Dubuque

Clarke Jazz Ensemble and Melos contemporary vocal ensemble perform some jazz, rock, and pop works in this semi-annual event. Collegiate Jazz Night includes ensembles from Clarke University, Loras College, and the University of Dubuque for an evening of good music, food, and spirits.

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Clarke Ensemble Performance Series:
Julien Winds and Clarke Wind Ensemble—Journey to Peace 

Sunday, November 17 • 2 p.m.
Jansen Music Hall, Clarke University

Julien Winds welcomes Tuba soloist Danny Rowland for a playing of Pax Aeternam by Maria Thompson Corley. Also works from Mackey, Chambers, and Reed.

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Art Exhibition:

Art + Design Senior Exhibition

November 17 – December 14
Quigley Gallery, Clarke University

Free Admission

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Clarke Ensemble Performance Series:

Winter String Orchestra  

Monday, November 25 • 7 p.m.
Sacred Heart Chapel, Clarke University

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DSO Holiday Concert

Saturday, December 77:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 8 • 2 p.m.
Five Flags, Dubuque

Doors

Doors generally open 30 minutes prior to performances, unless noted otherwise. Admission to all drama department events begins 45 minutes prior to curtain. Seats for all events are general admission. Times and dates are subject to change.