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Events of the 2008-2009 Fine Arts Series Season

Arthur Miller's ALL MY SONS

September 4-7, 2008, Chapel

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday at 3:00 p.m.

Produced in partnership with Repertory Theater of Iowa

The September 4-7 performances are offered free of charge as part of the Westminster Fine Arts Series.  Extended-run performances will be held September 11-14 and 18-21, sponsored by the Repertory Theater of Iowa.  Admission is $20/$15 for seniors, students and groups.  Visit www.dmtheater.com for ticket information.


"Icons of Faith: Windows of Heaven" ART EXHIBIT

September 20 through October 30, 2008
Open House Saturday, September 20, 9 a.m. to noon, Sanctuary

Works by local artists will be available for viewing whenever the building is open. This exhibit is curated by Beth Ann Edwards.

 

HOOT & HOWL!

Friday, October 31, 2008, 7 p.m., Sanctuary

Organists Ruth Harris and Tom Harvey team up with dramatist Mark Gruber and a cast of spooky characters to present this annual Halloween favorite in conjunction with the Central Iowa Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.

(child-friendly event)

Haydn's MISSA IN ANGUSTIIS (Lord Nelson Mass)

Sunday, November 9, 2008, 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary

Westminster Oratorio Choir and Westminster Orchestra

GIFTED YOUNG ARTISTS CONCERT

Saturday, February 28, 2009, 3 p.m., Sanctuary

Chelsea Wang, age 15, piano
Saint Saens’ Concerto for Piano and Orchestra

Alan Zhou, age 14, Violin
Wieniawski’s Concerto No. 2 for Violin

Westminster Orchestra, Jonathan Sturm, guest conductor

Underwritten by Jim Collier in memory of Mary Baker

(child-friendly event)

 

Hurley & Dancers

Friday and Saturday, March 13-14, 2009, Sanctuary

Hurley & Dancers collaborates with chamber music ensemble Opus 3 for a newly created children's event of theater and dance.

(child-friendly event)

Mack Wilberg's TRES CANTUS LAUDENDI

Saturday, May 9, 2009, 7 p.m., Sanctuary

Westminster Oratorio Choir and Westminster Brass Ensemble

RUTH HARRIS, Organ

Sunday, May 17, 2009, 3 p.m., Sanctuary

Celebrating the International Year of the Organ

A J.W. (Bill) Korte Memorial Concert

(child-friendly event)

The Arts in Worship

RED SNEAKER JAZZ BAND

Sunday, November 16, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m.

The Red Sneaker Jazz Band reunites for joyful, toe-tappin’ worship.

Selections from Handel’s MESSIAH

Sunday, December 14, 8:45 and 11:00 a.m., Sanctuary

The Westminster Oratorio Choir, Orchestra and Youth Choirs present glorious music of the season.

Candlelight LESSONS & CAROLS

Wednesday, December 24, 9:00 p.m.

Our traditional candlelight celebration features the Westminster Chorale, brass and handbells.

EASTER SERVICES

Sunday, April 12, 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Celebrate the resurrection with the Westminster Chorale, brass & bells.

KILLINGER BIG BAND

Sunday, April 19, 8:45 and 11:00 a.m.

Continue the celebration of Easter with the Killinger Big Band, directed by Karla Killinger.

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