Milner Women in the Arts Lecture and Exhibit: Diane Marsh – A Merging of Worlds

Lecture: 6:30 Parotti Hall Exhibit Opening and Reception: 7:30 McCray Gallery (Runs through 11/11/21) The paintings of Diane Marsh have evolved over 40 years to portray universal issues which are both deeply personal and profoundly human.  They encompass a dedicated search for truth, beauty, and emotional honesty, while ultimately revealing images of pain, the sorrow of loss, hope, healing, and transcendence. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., Marsh was in graduate school at the University of Buffalo (1976-78) during a period of dynamic expansion in media arts, film, and photography.  Fellow students Cindy Sherman, Robert Longo, and Charlie Clough founded the alternative space, "Hallwalls," and the Albright Knox was a rich source of information and inspiration.   In 1979 Marsh received a grant from the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation, moved to New York, and set up a studio in Lower Manhattan.  In 1980 Marsh was invited by artist Harmony Hammond to particiapte in an exhibition...

Farofa

Brazilian jazz ensemble Celebrated as a pivotal new sound on the Brazilian and World Music scenes, Farofa delivers a passion-filled, electrifying performance of traditional rhythms blended with modern stylings and influences. Their signature sound is amplified by an eclectic collection of ideas and inspirations drawn from rock, jazz, contemporary classical, pop, deep African rhythmic tradition and, above all, from the entire musical universe of their native Brazil.  *PCMS Bonus Concert In accordance with WNMU health and safety protocols, the wearing of masks or other approved face coverings is required in all university buildings for both the vaccinated and unvaccinated. LISTEN...