Cultural Enrichment

Department of Visual and Performing Arts

Location: Walker 209

Telephone: 487-2067

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm

Website: www.fa.mtu.edu/

The Department of Visual and Performing Arts presents cultural events and activities for the campus and community.

• Music—Michigan Tech's award-winning ensembles perform on campus, in the community, and on tour, making music for every taste, from the latest jazz to the classics. For information about joining the Huskies Pep Band, Michigan Tech Concert Choir, Wind Symphony, Jazz Lab Band, R&D Big Band, Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra, and small ensembles including Jaztec and Momentum Jazz, contact the Fine Arts Office. (The KSO and Concert Choir are open to both students and community members.)
• University Theatre—From comedies and classics to musicals and experimental theatre, the department stages a variety of productions. Fine Arts also sponsors The Troupe, a student improv ensemble, and Michigan Tech Dance.
• Visual Arts—Students from many different majors enjoy courses in watermedia, drawing, graphics, three-dimensional design, and sculpture. In addition, the visual arts program offers opportunities for students to exhibit their work.

The department sponsors residencies and workshops by professional artists and musicians who work closely with all interested Michigan Tech students.

Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts

Location: Rozsa Center, 106

Telephone: Center - 487-2844
Box Office - 487-3200
Lobby Rentals - 487-2858 or 487-2844
Website: www.rozsa.mtu.edu

The 1,100-seat Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts is home to the annual Great Events Series, which includes national and international theater and dance touring companies, comedy shows, and a broad variety of music ensembles, including symphony and chamber orchestras, jazz, world music, and many others.

Workshops and master classes by company members are often offered free to Michigan Tech students. The series includes performances presented by the Michigan Tech Student Entertainment Board, which is funded by the Undergraduate Student Government from student activity fees.

The Rozsa also hosts performances by the Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra, the Michigan Tech Concert Choir, and some additional events presented by the Department of Visual and Performing Arts.   Public lectures featuring outstanding speakers are offered free to campus and community members.

Tickets for performances can be purchased at the Rozsa Center Box Office (487-3200, Monday-Friday, 11:30 am-5:00 pm; from noon on weekend performance nights for the Great Events Series; and two hours prior to curtain time for all other ticketed events) or at www.tickets.mtu.edu.

The Rozsa lobby, theater, and choral room are available for rent by on- and off-campus groups or individuals for performances and various other functions.