Performance Schedule
The Southwestern Michigan College Fine and Performing Arts Department hosts several productions during the Fall and Winter semester which include a fall play, winter musical, holiday concert for the community and band, choral and dance concerts. The events are presented in theatre located in the Dale A. Lyons Building at the Dowagiac campus.
For SMC Productions: Ticket prices are general admission $7; $5 for students and senior citizens; and free for those 18 and under. Individual tickets go on sale three weeks prior to the event. All performances are in the theatre of the Dale A. Lyons Building on the Dowagiac campus. Follow the Theatre Seating Chart related link on the left to view the seating chart for theatre of the Dale A. Lyons Building.
The performance schedule for the 2010-2011 academic year is listed below.
Art Schedule
Throughout the academic year, SMC displays work from area artists as well as students and faculty in its Art Gallery. Follow the Art Gallery Exhibits link on the left to find a schedule of the current art exhibits in the Art Galley located in the Dale A. Lyons Building, Room 108 at the Dowagiac campus.
SMC Box Office
(269) 782-1280 or
(269) 687-1600, ext. 1280.
Fall Play |
Thursday, October 21 through Saturday, October 23, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, October 24, 2:00 p.m. |
| "Rumors" by Neil Simon is a convoluted plot involving four couples who gather to celebrate a 10th wedding anniversary of their best friends only to discover an attempted suicide – or is it? A missing wife, missing cook, a damaged car, whip lash, a reoccurring back spasm, and rumors galore add to the comedic mayhem. | |
Dance Café |
Wednesday, October 27, Noon |
| Join us for a light and lively menu of movement with creative projects and works-in-progress presented by SMC dance students. This noon performance is free. | |
Fall Band Concert |
Friday, November 5, 7:30 p.m. |
| An evening of instrumental favorites featuring the SMC Symphonic Band, Brass Band, and Jazz Ensemble. | |
Fall Choral Concert |
Friday, November 12, 7:30 p.m. |
| Presenting a variety of classical, pop, jazz and folk choral music by SMC Select Voices, Men’s Ensemble, Women’s Ensemble, Concert Choir, Evening Chorale and the Show Choir. | |
“SMC and Friends” Fall Concert of Dance |
Friday, November 19 and Saturday, November 20, 7:30 p.m. |
| An innovative tapestry of dance will be presented by the Southwestern Dance Ensemble, invited guests artists and alumni. Celebrate the dance with us! | |
Holiday Concerts |
Saturday, December 4, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. (Free) |
| Featuring the Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, SMC Select Voices and selected small ensembles, these free concerts are SMC’s annual holiday gift to the community. | |
Winter Musical |
Thursday, February 24 through Saturday, February 26, 7:30 pm Sunday, February 27, 2:00 p.m. |
| This show follows the rise of J. Pierrepont Finch, who uses a little handbook called “How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying” to climb the corporate ladder from lowly window washer to high-powered executive, tackling such familiar but potent dangers as the aggressively compliant “company man,” the boss’ whiny, nepotistic nephew, the office party, backstabbing co-workers, caffeine addiction and, of course, true love. | |
Dance Café |
Wednesday, March 2, Noon |
| Join us for a light and lively menu of movement with creative projects and works-in-progress presented by SMC dance students. This noon performance is free. | |
Spring Pops Concert |
Friday, March 25, 7:30 p.m. |
| An offering of jazz, rock and other popular styles by the SMC Select Voices, Show Choir and Jazz Ensemble. | |
Spring Band Concert |
Friday, April 1, 7:30 p.m. |
| A program of classical and popular styles featuring the SMC Symphonic Band, Brass Band and selected small ensembles. | |
Spring Choral Concert |
Friday, April 8, 7:30 p.m. |
| A concert of classical and popular music presented by SMC Select Voices, Men’s Ensemble, Women’s Ensemble, Concert Choir and Evening Chorale. | |
Spring Concert of Dance |
Friday, April 15, 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 16, 7:30 p.m. |
| “In Retrospect” This exciting program will feature selected works from the past ten years of dance at SMC interwoven with creative new material by students, faculty and alumni. Celebrate a decade of dance with us! | |
Collage Concert |
Thursday, April 28, 7:30 p.m. |
| A non-stop showcase featuring SMC’s bands and choirs along with soloists and small ensembles, seamlessly woven together into a dazzling evening of music. | |
