Germinal Feb. 14-17 A World Premiere Adapted by Mark Rosenwinkel from the novel by Emile Zola E.M. Pearson Theatre February 14, 15,16 at 7:30 PM February 17 at 2:00 PM Revolution is in the air as Germinal re-creates the gut-wrenching poverty and the intense daily struggles of French coal-miners in 1884. Etienne Lantier, an idealistic migrant worker, arrives in the forbidding town of Montsou in the bleak area of northern France to earn a living as a miner. As conditions worsen, youthful idealism transforms him into the unwitting leader of a massive workers’ strike, leading to violent clashes with armed soldiers brought in to defend the mine. The result is a story which depicts how the most desperate of circumstances give rise to the noblest of passions as well as the ensuing destruction. Considered to be novelist Emile Zola's masterpiece, Germinal is notable for its uncompromising and harsh realism. This dramatic adaptation, a world premiere, turns the story into a bold, theatrical display of raw revolutionary energy in the spirit of Les Miserables.

Performances taking place at: E.M. Pearson Theatre, 312 Hamline Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104, Hamline Ave at I-94 in St Paul Midway, just south of Target Store.

Purchase Tickets:

• Thursday, February 14 at 7:30PM 
• Friday, February 15 at 7:30PM 
• Saturday, February 16 at 7:30PM
• Sunday, February 17 at 2:00PM 

The Diary of Anne Frank March 14-17 By Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett Directed by Alan Holasek Westlund Theatre March 14, 15, 16 at 7:30 PM March 17 at 2:00 PM This highly acclaimed play tells the story of a young Jewish girl named Anne Frank forced to go into hiding with her family and friends at the peak of the Nazi occupation of Europe. Adapted from the very diary Anne Frank kept, this play explores the intimate relationships between the people of the Secret Annex and their efforts to survive in the face of unimaginable dangers. Ever since its first debut in 1955, The Diary of Anne Frank has moved millions of people worldwide and the diary of this ordinary girl has become the most widely read non-fiction book in the world, after the Bible.

The Concordia University, St. Paul Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to announce its first dance concert, featuring choreography by director Jan Puffer, as well as student works, in a wide variety of dance styles such as Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, and Musical Theatre. Come join us for this wonderful spring event. Conceived, directed and choreographed by Jan Puffer.

Spring Into Dance is playing at the E.M. Pearson Theatre, 312 Hamline Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 Hamline Ave at I-94 in St Paul Midway, just south of Target Store.

Purchase Tickets:

• Thursday, April 25, 7:30 p.m. 
• Friday, April 26, 7:30 p.m. 
• Saturday, April 27, 8 p.m.
• Sunday, April 28, 2 p.m.

Thank you for your interest in attending Concordia's 2012 Fine and Performing Arts Christmas Concert entitled, "In Strength and Beauty Come." The 90 minute program features Concordia's Christus Chorus, Jubilate choir, Handbell Ensemble, Concordia University organist, Kristina Langlois, and a Chamber Orchestra of faculty and students.

Performances take place in the Buetow Auditorium-
 300 Hamline Avenue North, St. Paul, MN 55104
(Hamline Ave at I-94 in St. Paul, just south of Midway Target Store).

PERFORMANCE DATES

Friday, December 7, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 8, 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 9, 3:00 p.m.

TICKET INFORMATION

 $12/adult; $10/student & senior.                                               

Tickets may be purchased by selecting the above performance date or by calling OvationTix customer service toll-free at 1-866-811-4111. Customer Service Hours: 9am - 9pm M-F / 10am - 6pm Sat + Sun (Eastern Time).

Art work by Stephanie Hunder

Information Coming Soon

For a complete list of all performances and events please visit Concordia University Events.

CHRISTMAS VESPERS
Graebner Memorial Chapel

Monday, December 17, 7:30 p.m.

Featuring the Concert Band, Vox 9 vocal jazz ensemble, and Shades of Harmony Gospel Choir. Free; Reservations are not required for this service