Events

Mary Zimmerman’s The Secret in the Wings adapts a group of lesser-known fairy tales to create a theatrical work that sets their dark mystery against her signature wit and humor. The framing story features a child and the frightening babysitter with whom her parents leave her. As the babysitter reads from a book, the characters in each of the tales materialize, with each tale averting disaster just as it looms, giving way to the next one. 

The Department of Theatre & Dance at Gustavus Adolphus College is offering a theatre day (afternoon) for high school students (grades 9-12). Students may choose from a variety of workshops taught by theatre faculty. Students will receive a free dinner on campus and a free ticket to that evening’s performance of The Secret in the Wings by Mary Zimmerman.

Mary Zimmerman’s The Secret in the Wings adapts a group of lesser-known fairy tales to create a theatrical work that sets their dark mystery against her signature wit and humor. The framing story features a child and the frightening babysitter with whom her parents leave her. As the babysitter reads from a book, the characters in each of the tales materialize, with each tale averting disaster just as it looms, giving way to the next one. 

Join the Gustavus Wind Symphony and the Philharmonic Orchestra as they present their combined winter concert!

Mary Zimmerman’s The Secret in the Wings adapts a group of lesser-known fairy tales to create a theatrical work that sets their dark mystery against her signature wit and humor. The framing story features a child and the frightening babysitter with whom her parents leave her. As the babysitter reads from a book, the characters in each of the tales materialize, with each tale averting disaster just as it looms, giving way to the next one. 

Featuring student work from the Beyond Brushstrokes and Painting II courses, the exhibit engages viewers with themes of loss and memory in global affairs.

Behind every excellent performance is a community of supporters!  We are planning something big, and we need you and your friends to help us succeed. To champion the Performing Arts at Gustavus, we are hosting Applause for the Cause, a 2-day, 36-hour, giving event dedicated to our student performers and their faculty conductors and directors.
 

Join the community online when we go live at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, February 25, and go until we applaud our success at 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 26. 

Behind every excellent performance is a community of supporters!  We are planning something big, and we need you and your friends to help us succeed. To champion the Performing Arts at Gustavus, we are hosting Applause for the Cause, a 2-day, 36-hour, giving event dedicated to our student performers and their faculty conductors and directors.
 

Join the community online when we go live at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, February 25, and go until we applaud our success at 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 26. 

Join the Gustavus Wind Orchestra, our premier touring concert band, as we welcome them back to campus for their home concert after a week long tour through Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, and Minnesota!

Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 15, when the Gustavus music department presents one of the most ambitious performances in recent memory: a complete performance of Beethoven's Mass in C (Op. 86).

Join the Gustavus Jazz Ensemble and the Jazz Lab Collective as they present their winter jazz showcase! This concert will also feature Grammy® nominated jazz violinist Sara Caswell!

Join the Gustavus Jazz Ensemble for their 5th annual performance at Crooners Supper Club in Minneapolis! The concert will feature Grammy® nominated jazz violinist Sara Caswell. Tickets are required and should be bought in advance through the Crooners. Learn more about our guest artist and how to purchase tickets here!