Gonzaga Presents Staged Reading of Beth Piatote's "Antíkoni" January 03, 2024 Immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of Native storytelling with Gonzaga University's Native American Studies program as they proudly present a staged reading of Beth Piatote's captivating play, "Antíkoni." With ‘White Christmas,’ Irving Berlin and Bing Crosby Helped Make Christmas a Holiday for All Americans December 21, 2023 Irving Berlin was a Jewish immigrant who loved America. As his 1938 song "God Bless America" suggests, he believed deeply in the nation's potential for goodness, unity and global leadership. In 1940, he wrote another quintessential American song, "White Christmas," which the popular entertainer Bing Crosby eventually made famous. "White Christmas" has resonated for more than 80 years, and the reasons why are worth understanding. All Are Welcome: Dangca Meets Students Where They Are; Guides Gonzaga Hymn December 05, 2023 Learn more about Daniel Dangca, senior coordinator in Liturgical Life In University Ministry and his mission to craft a unique Gonzaga hymn. Vinyl Single Available Free at Bing Crosby House Museum Event Dec. 2 November 27, 2023 A visit to the Bing Crosby House Museum during the holidays is a longstanding tradition for fans of the classic crooner and anyone looking to get in the spirit of the season, but 2023 offers something a little different. Theatre, Dance and Music Departments Collaborate On "Spring Awakening" October 31, 2023 Based on the 1891 play by Frank Wedekind, with book and lyrics by Steven Sater and music by Duncan Sheik, "Spring Awakening" follows a group of teenagers as they navigate their way to adulthood while the adults in their lives turn a blind eye to their desire and desperate need for knowledge and compassion. New Faculty Publication Explores Queer History and the Early Internet October 20, 2023 Dr. Avery Dame-Griff is a faculty lecturer at Gonzaga University who recently released his book, "The Two Revolutions: A History of the Transgender Internet." Kick off Spooky Season by Encountering the Life of One Close to Death October 19, 2023 Gonzaga Theatre will preform "An Apology for the Course and Outcome of Certain Events Delivered by Dr. John Faustus on This His Final Evening," on October 27. Unifying Cultures at the Mid-Autumn Festival October 16, 2023 The Mid-Autumn Festival was the first collaboration between the Vietnamese Student Association (VSA,) the Chinese Student Union (CSU,) and the Japanese Club (JC). Senior Spotlight: Acting, Directing and Writing - What more will Morehouse do? October 11, 2023 Sam wrote, directed and produced a feature-length film, Tremuloid, while a student at GU, and it was accepted to several film festivals. Also involved with GUTS and Boone Street Hooligans, did a semester in Florence, mom is Comm Studies Kris Morehouse Finding the Right Mix at Woldson October 05, 2023 Although Stephen Cummins is new to Gonzaga and Spokane, it's not his first time here. The Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center director grew up in Lubbock, Texas, but his grandparents and uncles farmed in Craigmont, Idaho. When he was 10 and on a summer visit to see family, grandma and grandpa took him, his sister and his mom to Expo '74. It was the beginning of shaping his interest in arts and entertainment. Gonzaga Symphony Orchestra Welcomes Simone Dinnerstein to the Stage September 21, 2023 The Gonzaga Symphony Orchestra's new season is starting off strong Oct. 2 with a show featuring internationally acclaimed soloist Simone Dinnerstein. GSO Conductor Seattle's Pacific Northwest Ballet is Coming to Gonzaga Feb. 16-17 September 14, 2023 Gonzaga University Dance is pleased to present Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB), one of the largest and most highly regarded ballet companies in the country, at the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center on Feb. 16-17, 2024. Gonzaga Dance in Florence September 01, 2023 Jazzin' - a Rooted History of Jazz Dance and Music was developed by 19 students and Suzanne over the Spring Semester. Partnering with the Music Department, 2 of the students were musicians that played live music for the performance tour. Lessons in Leadership From the Art of Dance: A Masterclass with Bruce & Derek Hough August 31, 2023 Student Film "Family Through Fire" Selected as Quarterfinalist at SWIFF July 19, 2023 Students Patrick Janicek, a major in Broadcast and Electronic Media Studies and Digital Marketing, Liz Hogan ('22), and Josh McDonald ('22) harnessed the power of documentary film to capture the overwhelming power of the Marshall Fire, a grass fire that impacted the Boulder, Colorado area in late December 2021.