SDSU IV to host concert, community celebration extravaganza
Local audiences are in for a treat with an evening classical music concert and an afternoon full of music and dance to celebrate our diverse community to be held right here at SDSU Imperial Valley.
The events will include an orchestral and choral concert starting at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, and a celebration of community in spoken word, song and dance from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13. The events are being offered through a partnership between SDSU Imperial
Valley and the San Diego campus.
All performances are free to attend.
“As far as we know, entertainment of this magnitude has never been held on this campus before,” said SDSU Imperial Valley interim CAO and Dean Mark Wheeler. “It is only possible now because of our partnership with the San Diego campus and the collaboration with many talented and dedicated people in the Imperial Valley. It really is a celebration of community.
“I want to invite all of the Imperial Valley to come out and enjoy some great entertainment,” Wheeler said.”
The weekend extravaganza starts with the “Music of the Masters” concert in the campus’ Rodney Auditorium on Nov. 12. Featured will be performances of the SDSU Choirs, Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Professors Arian Khaefi, Shannon Kitelinger and Michael Gerdes. Doors will open at 6:30.
The Nov. 13 event, called “Diversity in Praise, Celebrating Communities in Spoken Word, Song and Dance,” will take place in Rodney Auditorium and on the campus’ Rollie Carrillo Quad.
It features a variety of Imperial Valley and San Diego performers. The lineup includes: Special guest, Next Level, a San Diego gospel group; The Aztec Dance Group; Imperial Valley College Professor Dr. Hope Davis & The IVC Singers; gospel soloist Markco King; Dr. Vincent Whipple; gospel rap artist Profosee; DJ Al Boogie and the Brawley Union High School Folklorico Club.
Attendees are invited to bring a picnic and blanket while relaxing on campus and taking time to “enjoy the diversity of our communities.”
More information is available at https:// ivcampus. sdsu. edu/ information/events.