Department of Fine Arts and Communication Events

Upcoming Events

“The General” with Buster Keaton and Marion Mack; A Piano and Silent Film Showing featuring Dr. Jacob Womack

Thursday, September 26 @ 7:00 pm | Free Admission

Alexander Fine Arts Center Anderson Family Auditorium

Step back into the early 20^th century and enjoy a silent film with live piano! “The General” is widely considered to be one of the best films ever made. This comedy feature is structured around a southern train engineer, Johnny Gray (Buster Keaton) facing off against union soldiers during the civil war. When Johnny’s finance, Annabelle Lee (Marion Mack) is taken away by northern soldiers, Gray pursues the soldiers which leads to an hour long adventure filled with hilarious mishaps. Parts of the film are still used today in television commercials for its outstanding comedy.

The film is accompanied on piano by Concord music faculty, Dr. Jacob Womack. He will be performing the original piano score which Womack transcribed on his own.

A photo of Linda Christianson, the guest artist for the 2024 WV Potters' Gathering, working on a piece in her studio

2024 West Virginia Potters’ Gathering

November 1-3, 2024 | Free admission, with t-shirts available for purchase

Alexander Fine Arts Center

Click here to contact Mr. James Biggs or visit our WV Potters’ Gathering webpage for more information

For more than 40 years, potters from around the Mountain State have gathered to share ideas, learn new skills, and celebrate the tradition of pottery. Join us on “The Campus Beautiful” November 1-3, 2024 for an inspiring weekend, featuring demonstrations from guest artist Linda Christianson. Registration for the event is now open; click here to register for the WV Potters’ Gathering.

Concord University Theatre Presents: Peter/Wendy by Jeremy Bloom

Through this lyrical and atmospheric interpretation of Peter Pan, Jeremy Bloom strips down this beloved story to its core: Peter takes Wendy away from her nursery to the magical world of Neverland, where adventures with Tinker Bell, Tiger Lily, and the menacing Captain Hook. Through a movement-centered and ensemble-driven performance style, the actors explore the darker themes of J. M. Barrie’s original story with play, imagination, and theatrical irreverence.

Performances: November 15 & 16 at 7:30PM and November 17 at 2PM in the H.C. Paul Theatre.

Tickets are free for Concord University students. $5 for non-students. General admission.

If you are interested in publicizing your business in our playbill, please reach out to assistant professor of theatre, Lucas Skjaret