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Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Lowly Brass to present joint concert

The Symphonic Wind Ensemble, under the direction of associate professor of music Mitchell Lutch, will present a concert Sunday, March 3 at 4 p.m. in Douwstra Auditorium on campus.

Theatre Central presents “Ah, Wilderness!”

Theatre Central presents its first play of the spring season, “Ah, Wilderness!” The show will run from Feb. 27-Mar. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kruidenier Center.

Blind pianist Ken Medema performs specialized compositions on campus

Blind musician and storyteller Ken Medema will be playing his customized music for the Central community on Feb. 26.

Painter John Preston exhibits landscapes in Mills Gallery

Artist John Preston will be displaying his landscape paintings in the Central College Mills Gallery starting Feb. 20.

Music department performs one-hour opera

On Feb. 16-17, students from the Central College music department will be performing Henry Purcell’s opera “Dido and Aeneas.”

Japanese-American taiko drummers perform on campus

Central College welcomes the TAIKOPROJECT on Feb. 12. The TAIKOPROJECT is an ensemble of premiere taiko drummers dedicated to promoting and advancing the American art of taiko, meaning “drum” in Japanese.

Artist Shaila Christofferson displays sculptures in Mills Gallery

Through February 14, the Mills Gallery at Central College will host sculptures by Shaila Christofferson. The exhibit, titled “Extended Play,” examines material culture and the contemporary landscape through sculpture media.

Central students participate in spring music performances

Central College is known in the Pella community and throughout Iowa for its exemplary music program, which allows majors and non-majors alike to participate in 18 vocal and instrumental ensembles. During the spring semester Central students will host a variety of concerts on campus and in Pella.

SWE performs with guest saxophonist and Merida musicians

The Central College Symphonic Wind Ensemble and College Community Band, both under the direction of Mitchell Lutch, associate professor of music, will present a concert with several special guest soloists Sunday, Dec. 2 in Douwstra Auditorium at 4 p.m.