Wichita, Kan. – Friends University will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Rabbit Hole Friday, Sept. 30 through Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. David Lindsay-Abaire’s drama is filled with distinctive wit and grace. The story charts Becca and Howie Corbett’s bittersweet search for comfort after tragedy. It’s a complex narrative delving into navigating grief and family relations […]
Wichita, KS- Friends University’s Fine Arts faculty members will present a fanfare of performances as well showcase their artwork Thursday, Sept. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in Sebits Auditorium in the Riney Fine Arts Center. The exhibit and show are an opportunity for the community to experience the creative and diverse faculty members in Friends University’s […]
Wichita, KS- Friends University Jazz Department is excited to host nationally recognized Adam Larson and his jazz trio in a free concert Friday, Sept. 9, 2022 at 7 p.m. in Sebits Auditorium. “Adam Larson has been one of the brightest shooting stars of my generation,” said Friends University Jazz Director, Dr. Nick Schroeder. “For more […]
Wichita, Kan.– Friends University will host a First Friday gallery reception for artist, Tarzia Khan, Sept. 2 from 5-7 p.m. The in-person reception will take place in the Riney Fine Arts Gallery on the Friends University campus. Light refreshments will be served. The exhibit is titled Wildcats and Water. “I’ve painted many different subjects in […]
Wichita, Kan. – Friends University Jazz Department will present a live recital Friday, August 26, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. in Sebits Auditorium. The concert will showcase the Friends University Faculty Sextet consisting of jazz program director, Dr. Nick Schroeder (trumpet), Randy Zellers (guitar), John Goering (piano), Renea Abdallah (bass), Andy Slater (drums) and the most […]
Wichita, Kan. – It’s been years in the making and the hard work is finally paying off. Friends University is the lead school in the creation and running of the Opera Seme young artist program in Arezzo, Italy. Opera Seme is an opera training program focused on developing the skills of undergraduate voice students with […]
Friends University is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Nathanael May as the new Tim and Gail Buchanan Endowed Chair of the Fine Arts Division. He begins his new role in early July. “Fine Arts is an integral part of Friends University and has been for many years,” said Dr. Ken Stoltzfus, vice president […]
Friends University has announced the next major facility improvement project to the Riney Fine Arts Center on the Friends University campus. This project is the second phase of the RISE Up Capital Campaign which includes updates and renovations across campus. Phase one encompassed a $2.3 Million renovation to the Garvey Athletic Center in 2021. Friends University has […]
Wichita, Kan.– Friends University will host a First Friday senior art and design exhibition titled Lost in Transition – Where Do We Go? on May 6 from 5-7 p.m. The show will feature artwork by Friends University seniors Alaina Cox, Madalyn Liebst, Mira Martinez, Robin Mathews, Nathan Mier and Nicolas Rozean. “Lost in Transition is […]
Wichita, Kan. – Friends University Jazz Department presents a showcase concert, International Jazz Day Celebration, Saturday, April 30, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. This concert will highlight three of the Friends University jazz groups: Equinox Jazz Combo Soulstice Jazz Combo Concert Jazz Band International Jazz Day originated in 2011 instigated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific […]