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SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening: Why Am I Sad by Dana Stirling | Formal/Informal: Innovations in Portraiture
DESCRIPTION:Why Am I Sad by Dana Stirling and Formal/Informal: Innovations in Portraiture will be on display from March 24 to May 15\, 2026. \n\n\n\nWhy Am I Sad by Dana Stirling explores mental health and depression through still life photography. An estimated 280 million people worldwide live with depression; this exhibition shares the personal narrative of one of them—Dana Stirling. As a child of immigrants\, she grew up navigating dual identities\, often feeling like an outsider in both cultures. This sense of displacement fostered deep isolation and emotional unrest. Photography became her refuge\, a way to express what words could not. \n\n\n\nFormal/ Informal: Innovations in Portraiture from the Syracuse University Art Museum explores the definition of portraiture\, comparing that formal term to the compositions created by photographers. During the 19th century\, formal studio or posed portraits flourished as a way to capture a vision of a person\, whether known or unknown to the photographer. The artist\, in turn\, utilized their craft to tell the story of the sitter. Images from the 20th and 21st centuries evolved into both formal and informal views of people\, as their environs began to play as much of a role in their portrait as their faces did. The result is a collection of portraits that could be serious\, playful\, have social or political ramifications\, or whose purpose is to celebrate the people\, famous or infamous\, ultimately telling the story of our society as a whole.
URL:https://news.wilkes.edu/event/exhibit-opening-why-am-i-sad-by-dana-stirling-formal-informal-innovations-in-portraiture/
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SUMMARY:Art in Context Artist Lecture: Dana Stirling.
DESCRIPTION:Join the Sordoni Art Gallery on Thurs. March 26 at 5 pm for our Art in Context Artist lecture featuring Dana Stirling. A brief reception will follow with a free wine/beer bar.  \n\n\n\nDana Stirling is a fine art photographer and the Co-Founder & Editor of Float Photo Magazine since 2014. She is currently based in Queens\, New York. She earned her MFA in Photography\, Video\, and Related Media from The School Of Visual Arts in 2016\, following her earlier BA in Photographic Communications from Hadassah College Jerusalem. Dana Stirling’s work has been prominently featured in group exhibitions in the United States and internationally\, including reputable venues such as Panopticon Gallery and Saatchi Gallery. Her photography has gained recognition in various publications\, including Buzzfeed\, Feature Shoot\, Der Grief Magazine and others.
URL:https://news.wilkes.edu/event/art-in-context-artist-lecture-dana-stirling/
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SUMMARY:Art in Context Screening: Fink (2024) featuring talkback with Martha Posner and Lisa Schiller.
DESCRIPTION:Over a sixty-year career\, photographer Larry Fink documented America’s humanity\, class divides\, power\, and counterculture—from Civil Rights marches to high society. The short documentary Fink\, directed by Lisa Schiller\, offers an intimate portrait of his life and mind\, featuring candid reflections\, daily rituals\, and personal conversations filmed over two years before his death at 82. \n\n\n\nThis screening features a special talkback session with artist Martha Posner\, Fink’s spouse\, and Lisa Schiller\, filmmaker  \n\n\n\n*Registration required.
URL:https://news.wilkes.edu/event/art-in-context-screening-fink-2024-featuring-talkback-with-martha-posner-and-lisa-schiller/
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SUMMARY:Spring Dance Concert Saturday April 25th
DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 25 at 7:00 PM for the Spring Dance Concert\, an engaging evening that showcases a dynamic blend of classical ballet\, jazz\, tap\, musical theatre\, and contemporary dance. The program features works rooted in tradition\, including selections from Swan Lake and the jazz-driven Dancin’ Man\, highlighting the iconic choreography of Bob Fosse\, alongside vibrant pieces such as Born This Way and Doves Cry. A highlight of the concert is the work of student choreographers\, including Nothing Seems to Change by Lexi Wesnak\, Closure by Charley Cain\, and The Cycle by Maddie Meier. All works in the concert are developed in Spring semester dance courses\, reflecting a process-driven approach that brings choreography from the studio to the stage.
URL:https://news.wilkes.edu/event/spring-dance-concert-saturday-april-25th/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Student Life
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SUMMARY:Choral Concert
DESCRIPTION:The University Chorus and Chamber Singers will present their concert “Uncharted Waters” on April 26th\, 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Wilkes-Barre. Featuring almost entirely living composers such as Jennifer Lucy Cook\, Eric Whitacre\, B.E. Boykin\, Ola Gjeilo\, and more\, as well as arrangements by famous artists such as The Highwomen and Ruthie Foster. The Chamber singers will also present Paul Hindemith’s “Six Chansons” on texts by Rilke. There’s something for everyone! Free and open to the public. 
URL:https://news.wilkes.edu/event/choral-concert/
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SUMMARY:Chamber Orchestra Concert
DESCRIPTION:Step into a “Rags to Riches” musical adventure that leaps from the rhythmic spark of ragtime to the lush sweep of Tchaikovsky’s ballet world. Joplin’s The Cascades\, Handy’s soulful Memphis Blues\, and the regionally resonant Black Diamond Rag\, a nod to our area’s proud anthracite coal heritage\, bring color\, character\, and local spirit to the program. Rossini’s sparkling Il signor Bruschino Overture and Dvořák’s fiery Slavonic Dances drive the evening with wit\, warmth\, and rhythmic momentum. The night ends in pure orchestral glamour with the Waltz from Sleeping Beauty\, a finale that shimmers with fairy‑tale elegance.
URL:https://news.wilkes.edu/event/chamber-orchestra-concert/
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SUMMARY:Jazz Ensemble Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join the Wilkes University Jazz Ensemble on Tuesday April 28th for our concert program\, Pop!\, featuring hit pop tunes from years past. Music includes works by Elton John\, Adele Adkins\, Rodgers and Hammerstein\, Paul McCartney and John Lennon\,  Billie Eilish\, and more! The concert begins at 7:30pm at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center and is free and open to the public.  
URL:https://news.wilkes.edu/event/jazz-ensemble-concert-2/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Student Life
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SUMMARY:Civic Band Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join the Wilkes University Civic Band on Wednesday April 29th for our concert program\, Inner Light\, featuring musical works by Michael Markowski\, Samuel R. Hazo\, Julie Giroux\, John Philip Sousa\, Steve Danyew\, and David Maslanka. The concert begins at 7:30pm at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center and is free and open to the public.
URL:https://news.wilkes.edu/event/civic-band-concert-2/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Student Life
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SUMMARY:Student Choreographers Concert
DESCRIPTION:Come see the Student Choreographers Concert on May 2nd at 7 PM! This evening of dance showcases original works in a wide range of styles: from contemporary to ballet\, and everything in between. Each piece highlights the creativity\, passion\, and unique voices of our student artists. Featuring choreography set to music by Olivia Rodrigo\, Fiona Apple\, Haley Warren\, The Beatles\, Harry Styles\, Stephen Schwartz\, and more; this concert promises an exciting and diverse performance experience. Whether you’re a dance lover or just looking for a fun night\, you won’t want to miss it!
URL:https://news.wilkes.edu/event/student-choreographers-concert/
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:Inspired Bites: Presented by Diamond City Partnership & Sordoni Art Gallery in honor of Fine Arts Fiesta
DESCRIPTION:Drop in at the Sordoni Art Gallery between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Monday\, May 11\, to enjoy a bite to eat\, the art in the gallery\, and conversations with other people working in the downtown. Volunteers from the Fine Arts Fiesta will be there to share all the great things happening on this 70th trip around the square! \n\n\n\nFree Lunch Sponsored by Rosenn\, Jenkins\, & Greenwald\, while supplies last.
URL:https://news.wilkes.edu/event/inspired-bites-presented-by-diamond-city-partnership-sordoni-art-gallery-in-honor-of-fine-arts-fiesta/
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