Entertainment Calendar

Now-April 28 NE Campus closes its exhibition of work from advanced photography students in College Hall (NCAB 1111). Photos cover a variety of genres. The exhibit is available during school operating hours. 

Now-April 29 The Fort Worth Community Arts Center in Fort Worth displays pieces from TCC’s biennial NE art faculty and staff show. The exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information, call 817-515-6063.

Now-May 5 The NW Campus Lakeview Gallery will display artwork created by NW fine arts students in a juried art exhibition. NW faculty voted on over 90 submissions to present the best of its students’ artwork. This show includes work from students enrolled in ceramics, design, digital art, drawing, painting and sculpture. The Lakeview Gallery (WFAB 1135) is open 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. A closing reception and award ceremony will be noon-2 p.m. May 5.

Now-May 12 NW’s art program presents Under the Radar: Student Invitational Juried Exhibition. The exhibit in the WFAB Gallery will include 2-D and 3-D pieces by students. The art will be available for viewing during normal school operating hours. For more information, contact art associate professor Winter Rusiloski at winter.rusiloski@tccd.edu.

April 27-30 NE drama presents Chicago at 7 p.m. April 27-30 with an additional 2 p.m. matinee April 30 in the theater (NFAB 1205). Set during the Prohibition era, the musical is a satire centered on the corruption of the criminal justice system and the popularity of celebrity criminals at the time. The show is free for TCC students, faculty and staff, $3 for non-TCC students and seniors and $6 for the general public. For additional information, contact drama adjunct instructor Susan Polster at 817-515-6497.

April 27-May 1 NW drama students will perform Reasons to Be Pretty by Neil LaBute at 7:30 p.m. with a 2 p.m. matinee May 1 in Theatre Northwest (WTLO 1108). The romantic comedy/drama deals with vanity and the reasons it is such a human quality in this society. Admission is free for TCC students, faculty and staff, $3 for non-TCC students and senior citizens and $6 for the general public. For reservations, call 817-515-7724. Tickets may also be purchased on the day of the performance beginning at 7 p.m.

April 29 NE Campus presents the Chamber Strings’ final concert 5-6 p.m. in College Hall (NCAB 1111). Students can attend to hear end-of-semester performances by string students. For additional information, call music associate professor Hsinyi Wang at 817-515-6255.

April 30 Nutrition for Movers: Eating for Energy will be at 10 a.m. in the SE dance studio (EART 1101). Holistic health coach Joanie Johnson will teach students the benefits of eating healthy while balancing busy schedules.

May 2-6 NE Campus will exhibit works from students in the new Associate of Arts visual art program in College Hall (NCAB 1111). A reception will be 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. May 3 to raise awareness for the new course. Light refreshments will be served. The works include painting, photography, sculpture and design. For more information, call art associate professor Martha Gordon at 817-515-6571.

May 3 NE Campus presents the Collegiate Choir, Chamber Singers and Community Choir 7:30-8:30 p.m. in Shady Oaks Church at 1336 Cavender Drive in Hurst. The three choirs will perform a variety of choral music and is free to attend. For more information, call music assistant professor Bobbie Douglass at 817-515-6570.

May 3 NW will host a student honors musical recital at 7:30 p.m. in the NW Recital Hall (WFAB 1105). The evening will feature the best students in the program who have auditioned for the opportunity to perform in this recital. For more information, contact music associate professor Eddie Vandewalker at 817-515-7021.

May 3 NE presents the string students concert 5-6 p.m. in College Hall (NCAB 1111). Students and the public can attend the free concert to hear end-of-semester performances by string students. For additional information, call music associate professor Hsinyi Wang at 817-515-6255.

May 3 NE Campus presents the guitar ensemble concert 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the Darlage Center Corner (NSTU 1615A). A variety of works will be performed by the guitar ensemble. For additional information, call music instructor Karen Parsons at 817-515-6567.

May 5 The NW Dance Company, Mosaic Dance Project and the spring technique classes will perform assorted dance pieces 1-3 p.m. Assorted Pieces, will feature a selection of ballet, modern, jazz and hip-hop dance works. Attendees can see what kind of dance classes are offered on NW Campus. The event will take place in the NW theater (WTLO 1108). For more information, contact NW dance associate professor Lacreacia Sanders at lacreacia.sanders@tccd.edu.

May 5 NE Campus presents the jazz lab band 7-8 p.m. in the Darlage Center Corner (NSTU 1615A). The band will perform contemporary charts in this free one-hour concert. For more information, call music associate professor Philippe Baugh at 817-515-6496.

May 5 South’s dance program presents Paradigm at 7:30 p.m. in the Joe B. Rushing Performing Arts Center. The concert is free and will feature modern, contemporary, ballet folklorico, jazz and hip-hop choreography. It may include adult themes or language. For more information, contact dance instructor Kiera Amison at 817-515-4270 or kiera.amison@tccd.edu.

May 5 The NW spring composition/choreography class will present the Student Choreography Showcase 7:30-9:30 p.m. Performers will display their originality and dedication to dance education, performance, choreography and production. The event is free to TCC students, faculty and staff, $1 for non-TCC students with a student ID and $5 for general admission. The event will take place in the NW Theater (WTLO 1108). For more information, contact dance professor Amy Sleigh at amy.sleigh@tccd.edu.

May 6 NE Campus presents Salma Alvarez’s sophomore recital 7-8 p.m. in College Hall (NCAB 1111). Students and the public can hear Alvarez play French horn pieces of various styles. For more information, call music adjunct instructor Jean Bryant at 817-515-6906.

May 6 The Music Ensembles will perform a concert on NW Campus at 7:30 p.m. They will perform pieces they presented to high schools for recruitment as well as other works. The event will take place in the NW theater (WTLO 1108). For more information, contact music associate professor Eddie Vandewalker at 817-515-7021.

May 6, 7 The NE Dance Company, dance program and Movers Unlimited present Timeless Tunnel at 7:30 p.m. May 6 and 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. May 7 in the theater (NFAB 1205). The groups will feature a variety of dance from tap and ballet to hip-hop and modern. The performance is free for TCC faculty, staff and students and $5 for the general public. For additional information, call dance professor Kihyoung Choi at 817-515-6638.

May 7 NW Campus will host the TCC Composers Forum at 3 p.m. Students can gather to exchange ideas with various TCC composers. The event will take place in the NW Recital Hall (WFAB 1105). For more information, contact NW visual and performing arts adjunct instructor Eliza Williams at eliza.williams@tccd.edu.