The autumn air in Logan brings more than just a change of leaves at Utah State University; it ushers in a medley of events that have the arts and entertainment calendar brimming with potential cultural highlights.
First on the agenda the JP Jofre Hard Tango Chamber Band takes the stage at the Russell/Wanlass Performance Hall on September 9 at 7:30 p.m., where the band, as USU Today outlines will be performing a rich array of bandoneon-led melodies, often praised for their originality and authentic zest, something The New York Times and Lincoln Center have noted when heralding J.P. Jofre as "one of today's leading tango artists."
Following this musical foray, the Utah Symphony descends upon Daines Concert Hall on September 11 at 8 p.m., featuring pianist Orion Weiss in an age-restricted (5 years and over, please) performance that includes Grieg's enthralling Piano Concerto, framed by Anja Bihlmaier's Utah Symphony debut, starting with Olly Wilson's percussive 'Shango Memory' and concluding with Schumann's “Spring” Symphony, encapsulating themes of optimism and new beginnings as clarified in the event descriptions from USU Today.
As the days progress, the Black Box Theatre will see a two-night event: Play Reading Series #1 on September 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m., introducing "Poor Clare", Chiara Atik’s comically modern take on the 13th-century tale of St. Clare’s transformative recognition of worldly possessions and societal roles, said to be as relevant today as they were almost a millennium ago, this information straight from USU Today’s article on upcoming events.
The month will also see the American Piano Quartet dazzle audiences on September 22 at the same Russell/Wanlass Performance Hall with their dynamic multiple piano arrangements, and culminates with Jazz Jams on the 24th, which kicks off at 7 p.m. at the TSC Hub, where musicians and aficionados alike are encouraged to bring their instruments, contribute to the jam session, and bask in the timeless jazz standards performed by the Caine Jazz Combo and special guests.
