Council on the Arts

Upcoming Events

About the Events

Events take place at:

Iona College
715 North Avenue
New Rochelle, NY 10801

For information contact :
Iona College Council on the Arts
phone: (914) 637-7796
email: mbarbero@iona.edu

All events are sponsored by the Iona College Council on the Arts and are free unless noted otherwise. For those events with an admission charge, a limited number of free tickets are available for Iona students, faculty, and staff on a first come, first serve basis.

Presenting the Best in the Arts - Together.

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September

Gallery Exhibition: "Combustion: Art That Ignites"
When: Sunday, September 7 - Thursday, October 9
Where: The Brother Kenneth Chapman Gallery
Admission: free admission

Opening Reception: Sunday, September 7, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Art and Dessert Closing Reception: Thursday, October 9, noon - 3:00pm

Curator Evita Robinson brings together several artists - Michael Albert, Len Davis, Katrina Rhein, Shannon Vavrinchik and Olivia Wolfe - who approach the world of popular art through a variety of media.


Opera Performance "Baroque and Beyond"
When: Sunday, September 21 3:00 pm
Where: The Christopher J. Murphy Auditorium Murphy Center
Admission: Admission: $18.00 general; $15.00 senior citizens; free to the Iona College Community

Members of the opera company will perform excerpts of famous grand operas depicting scenes from the Baroque and Renaissance eras.


Christian Rock Concert "The Reilly Band"
When: Thursday, September 25, 5:30 pm
Where: Robert V. LaPenta Student Union parking lot (Rain location: Thomas J. Burke Lounge, Spellman Hall)
Admission: Free admission

All are welcome to attend this outdoor celebration of food and music. Named one of the top five independent bands in the country, The Reilly Band fuses classical, pop and rock music with original, gospel-inspired lyrics.


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October

Faustwork Mask Theatre "The Mask Messenger"
When: Thursday, October 16 // performances at noon and 1:00 pm
Where: The Christopher J. Murphy Auditorium
Admission: Free admission

Sponsored in conjunction with the departments of Fine and Performing Arts, Speech Communication Studies, and Philosphy

This engaging mix of monologue, physical comedy and theatre is a tour de force performance that explores the artistic, cultural, and psychological use of masks throughout history.


Ken Ludwig's "Moon Over Buffalo"
When: Thursday - Saturday, October 23 - 25, 8:00 pm Sunday, October 26, 1:00 pm
Where: Doorley Auditorium
Admission: $10.00 general; $5.00 faculty, students, staff

This comedy will be directed and performed by the Iona Players.


"The Color of the Tradition: Herencia Milenaria" **part of the countywide celebration All Fired Up! and the New Rochelle celebration of clay, Clayfest!
When: Saturday, October 25 - Thursday, December 4
Where: The Brother Kenneth Chapman Gallery Iona College Arts Center
Admission: Free admission

Opening Reception: Saturday, October 25, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Authentic Mexican artwork, food and music! Curator's Gallery Talk and Jalisco presentation: 3:00 - 4:00 The Christopher J. Murphy Auditorium Art and Dessert Closing Reception: Thursday, December 4, noon - 3:00 pm, Br. Kenneth Chapman Gallery

Over 20 recognized artists will represent the ceramic traditions of Tonala, Jalisco, Mexico. Curated by Chuck Plosky, this event will be part of the county-wide celebration of clay, All Fired Up!


Opera Performance "The Yellow Star: a little light dispels great darkness" Bradley Detrick, composer/librettist
When: Tuesday, October 28 // 7:30 pm
Where: The Christopher J. Murphy Auditorium
Admission: Free admission

Sponsored in conjunction with the Driscoll Professorship in Jewish-Catholic Studies.

This opera, directed by David Mold, is the moving story of the Danish people who rescued almost all the Danish Jews in 1943, just as the Nazis were coming to take them away. The Yellow Star follows ordinary citizens as they struggle to do what is decent in a world crumbling around them.


R.U.G.S The Merce Cunningham Dance Foundation Repertory Understudy Group Directed by Robert Swinston
When: Thursday, October 30 // noon
Where: The Christopher J. Murphy Auditorium
Admission: Suggested donation: $5.00

The talented understudy group for the legendary Merce Cunningham Dance Company performs selected works by the master.


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November

Black Violin
When: Thursday, November 6, noon
Where: The Christopher J. Murphy Auditorium
Admission: Admission: $5.00 Free to the Iona College Community

Sponsored in conjunction with the Gaels Activity Board, Council of Multicultural Leaders, and the Office of Student Development

Winners of the 2005 Apollo Legends title, Kev Marcus and Wil B, along with DJ TK, have created the ultimate synergy between classical and hip-hop music. These classically-trained violinists, who have performed and recorded with Alicia Keys, Lil' Kim and Brooke Hogan, bring their exciting talent to Iona.


Westchester Chamber Orchestra
When: Saturday, November 8, 8:00 pm
Where: The Christopher J. Murphy Auditorium
Admission: Admission: $40.00 general Senior Citizens: $35.00 senior citizens free to the Iona College community

Founder and Artistic Director Barry Charles Hoffman leads the orchestra in an all-Brahms concerto program featuring internationally-recognized pianist Alon Goldstein. Works include Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 15 in D minor and Symphony No. 2, Op. 73 in D major.


Metro Chamber Orchestra
When: Friday, November 14, 7:30 pm
Where: The Christopher J. Murphy Auditorium
Admission: Admission: $35.00 general $30.00 senior citizens free to the Iona College community

Under the direction of Artistic Director Phil Nuzzo, the Metro Chamber Orchestra will perform an exciting program featuring Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73, ("Emperor") featuring pianist Christopher Vath. In the second half the orchestra will present Debussy's "L'Efant Prodigue" in an arrangement by the distinguised American composer Philip Hagermann. Metropolitan Opera soprano Sherry Zanoth will be joined by the rising Metropolitan Opera tenor, Noah Stewart in the title role. Also assisting will be members of the Rockland Choral Society.


Yasmina Reza's "ART"
When: Thursday and Friday, November 20 and 21, 7:00 pm Saturday and Sunday, November 22 and 23, 1:00 pm
Where: Doorley Auditorium
Admission: $10 general; $5 faculty, students staff

Presented by the Fine and Performing Arts Department Directed by Thomas Donnarumma


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December

Westchester Chamber Orchestra
When: Saturday, December 13, 2008
Where: The Christopher J. Murphy Auditorium
Admission: Admission: $40.00 $35.00 senior citizens Free to the Iona College community

Founder and Artistic Director Barry Charles Hoffman leads the orchestra in Mozrt's Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Ciola and Orchestra, E-flat major, K. 364 and Handel's Water Music Suites, os. 2 and 3 and the Ryal Fireworks Overture. Soloists Liz Dutton and Larry Dutton will perform.


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January

Gallery Exhibition: From Africa to America: Visual Reflections on the African Diaspora
When: Monday, January 26 - Thursday, February 26, 2009
Where: Brother Kenneth Chapman Gallery
Admission: Free admission

Opening Reception: Sunday, February 1, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Meet the curator gallery tour: Thursday, Feb. 19, noon Art and Dessert Closing Reception: Thursday, February 26, noon - 3:00 pm

Curated by Jennifer Zazo as part of Black History Month, this exhibition will examine the African Diaspora and its rich infusion into contemporary culture through a diversity of artists and media.


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February

Westchester Chamber Orchestra
When: Sunday, February 8, 2009, 3:00 pm
Where: The Christopher J. Murphy Auditorium
Admission: Admission: $40.00 general $35.00 senior citizens Free to the Iona College community

This concert, conducted by Barry Charles Hoffman, will feature noted cellist Amit Peled performing a movement from Bloch's "Prayer" from "Jewish Life", plus Haydn's Concerto in D Major. Tchaikovsky's Serenade for Strings will also be performed.


Platanos and Collard Greens
When: Tuesday, February 24, 7:00 pm
Where: The Christopher J. Murphy Auditorium
Admission: Admission: $10.00 Free to the Iona College Community

The critically acclaimed Off-Broadway hit is a thought-provoking romantic comedy that tactfully addresses stereotypes, prejudices and urban myths that exist between African Americans and Latinos within the context of hip-hop, humor and satire.


Sweet Charity
When: Thursday - Saturday, February 26 - 28, 8:00 pm Sunday, March 1, 3:00 pm
Where: Doorley Auditorium
Admission: $10.00 general $5.00 faculty, students, staff

This Cy Coleman musical comedy will be performed by the Iona College Players.


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March

Parul Shah Dance Concert
When: Thursday, March 5, 2009
Where: The Christopher J. Murphy Auditorium
Admission: Suggested donation: $5.00

Parul Shah Kathak Dance blends the dance, music and narrative heritages of Hindu and Muslim cultures. Traditional dance from Northen India continues to evolve as an art form. Featuring fast footwork, spins, and sudden stops, the performance creates a rhythmic dialogue between this extraordinary dancer and two musicians. Discussion with the artists follows the performance.


The Alumni Exhibition
When: March 8 - April 2
Where: The Brother Kenneth Chapman Gallery Iona College Arts Center
Admission: Free admission

Opening Reception: Sunday, March 8, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Art and Dessert Closing Reception: Thursday, April 2, noon - 3:00 pm

A juried exhibition featuring the artwork of select Iona graduates. Visit the website, www.iona.edu/artscouncil, for details about submitting work for possible inclusion into the exhibition. Juror: Professor Stanley Lapa.


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April

Accumulation 2009: The Student Exhibition
When: Monday, April 20 - Thursday, May 7
Where: Brother Kenneth Chapman Gallery Iona College Arts Center
Admission: Free

GALA RECEPTION: Thursday, May 7, noon - 4:00 pm


Music Amici
When: Tuesday, April 21
Where: Murphy Auditorium
Admission: $5.00 suggested donation

*DATE CHANGED FROM APRIL 23RD

This extraordinary chamber ensemble, devoted to traditional as well as new and unusual repertoire, will perform works for violin, cello and piano by Dvorak and other composers.


Tehillim: An Interfaith Concert of Psalms
When: Thursday, April 23 7:30 pm
Where: Arrigoni Center
Admission: Free

A celebration of sacred song tradition inspired by the Psalms which have voiced the prayers of Jews and Christians for millennia. Featuring Rabbi David Kosak, Kathleen Deignan, CND, Rob Silvan and Sandra Rivera.


Steve Martin's "Picasso at the Lapin Agile"
When: Thursday and Friday, April 23 and 24, 7:00 pm Saturday and Sunday, April 25 and 26, 1:00 pm
Where: Doorley Auditorium
Admission: $10.00 General $5.00 faculty, students, staff

Presented by the Fine and Performing Arts Department, Directed by Thomas Donnarumma.


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May

Westchester Chamber Orchestra
When: Saturday, May 2, 8:00 pm
Where: Murphy Auditorium
Admission: $40 general, $35 senior citizens. Free to the Iona College community

WCO's final performance of the season will include Barber's Adagio for Strings, Britten's Simple Symphony, Vivaldi's Four Seasons featuring Alex Abayev, violin and Composers of the Future VII.


The Iona College Dance Ensemble, "Landscapes of the Imagination/Collected Works"
When: Tuesday, May 5, noon
Where: Murphy Auditorium
Admission: Suggested donation: $5.00

The Iona Dance Ensemble, curated and directed by Catherine Mapp, presents original dance works choreographed by faculty and guest artists.


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