The calendar at Missouri Western State University is full of holiday-related activities for the campus and community to enjoy.
Light-Up Western, 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, Kelley Commons and Blum Union Lobby
During the annual Western Activities Council Light-Up Western event, we will flip the switch on holiday lights for Missouri Western’s campus. Students will celebrate the approaching holiday season by decorating stockings, ornaments, and taking pictures with Santa.
Ye Olde Madrigal Feaste, 5:30 p.m. social hour, 6 p.m. dinner, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 3 and 4, Fulkerson Center
The Feaste is an Elizabethan style dinner to celebrate the holiday season featuring entertainment from the Renaissance Singers.
Symphonic Winds Concert, 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, Potter Hall Theater
Orchestra Concert, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, Potter Hall Theater
Both concerts are free and open to the public.
The President’s Holiday Gala, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m., the Fulkerson Center
This new addition to the holiday calendar at Missouri Western is a winter collage concert featuring instrumental and vocal ensembles. Admission is free with a canned food item to benefit the MWSU Campus Cupboard.
Holiday Art Sale, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, Dec. 9-11, Potter Hall Gallery (with an Arts Society Preview, Dec. 9, 5-8 p.m.)
Original art by Missouri Western Department of Art faculty and staff will be on sale for your holiday shopping convenience.
MWSU Midday Melodies, 12:15 P.M. Friday, Dec. 11, Blum Union Food Court
The Fountain City Chamber Players present a Holiday Showcase. The concert is free and open to the public.
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10, 11 and 12; 2 p.m. Dec. 12 and 13, Kemper Recital Hall
Theatre tickets make great gifts! Order tickets or check out our upcoming season at www.mwsutix.com. Order before Dec. 3 with promo code: WILLIAM15 and receive 10% off.
For more information on music events, check out the music calendar online at www.missouriwestern.edu/music/calendars.
For upcoming art exhibits, www.missouriwestern.edu/art/art-gallery/upcoming-exhibitions.
For theatre, cinema and dance events, visit www.missouriwestern.edu/theatrecinema/season
Missouri Western State University is a comprehensive regional university providing a blend of traditional liberal arts and professional degree programs. The university offers student-centered, high quality instruction that focuses on experience-based learning, community service, and state-of-the-art technology. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit www.missouriwestern.edu.