April 27, 2016
Arts Roundup: 3D4M Graduation Exhibition, Daedalus Quartet – and the Martha Graham Dance Company
UW World Series presents its final two performances of the school year: Daedalus Quartet and the Martha Graham Dance Company. Graduating students from the School of Art + Art History + Design’s 3D4M program showcase their works at the Jacob Lawrence Gallery, and the UW Dance Program and the Henry Art Gallery collaborate in a performance piece. UW Drama‘s production of “Force Continuum” continues through May 8.
Daedalus Quartet performs at Meany Hall for one night, April 29.Photo: Lisa-Marie Mazzucco
Daedalus Quartet
7:30 p.m., April 29 | Meany Theater
This critically acclaimed string quartet performs chamber music by Beethoven and the world premiere of a new quartet by Huck Hodge, associate professor in the UW School of Music. More info.
Mårten Spångberg: The Planet (late at night)
12:30 p.m., April 30 | Henry Art Gallery
This performance piece features a group of dancers and a cast of scattered objects—including Polaroid cameras, a pile of dirt and multiple uniforms—that come together to reimagine the performer/spectator relationship as one of uncanny, mutual recognition. Presented in collaboration with the UW Dance Program. More info.
The Martha Graham Dance Company returns to Meany Hall May 5-7 as part of its 90th anniversary tour.Photo: Hibbard Nash Photography
Martha Graham Dance Company
May 5-7 | Meany Theater
UW World Series’ 2015-2016 season concludes with three performances by the Martha Graham Dance Company, an ensemble described by The Washington Post as “one of the seven wonders of the artistic universe.” More info.
See works by this year’s class of 3D4M graduates at the Jacob Lawrence Gallery. Pictured: ceramic work by Tzzy (Amy) Young.Photo: Leena Joshi
Graduation Exhibition: 3D4M
Through May 7 | Jacob Lawrence Gallery
See the ceramic, glass and sculpture work of students receiving Bachelor of Fine Art degrees from the School of Art + Art History + Design’s 3D4M program. More info.
“Force Continuum”
Through May 8 | Jones Playhouse
UW Drama stages “Force Continuum,” an explosive socio-political drama about three generations of African American police officers torn apart by the very organization to which they have dedicated their loyalty and working lives. More info.
