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. Tickets can be purchased from the Box Office at (800) 456-8675, ext. 1280. 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 2011-2012 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 27 through Saturday, October 29, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, October 30, 2:00 p.m. |
| A comedic masterpiece of love, mistaken identity, and men in skirts! Two gents invite their girlfriends to Oxford…properly chaperoned, of course. The chaperoned is delayed and what follows becomes a series of misunderstandings, which spiral out of control. | |
Fall Band Concert |
Friday, November 4, 7:30 p.m. |
| Join us for an evening of instrumental favorites featuring the SMC Symphonic Band, Brass Band, and Jazz Ensemble. | |
Fall Choral Concert |
Friday, November 11, 7:30 p.m. |
| Presenting a variety of classical, pop, jazz and folk choral music, the harmonious sounds of SMC Select Voices, Men’s Ensemble, Concert Choir and Evening Chorale will fill the theatre. | |
Fall Concert of Dance |
Friday, December 2, 1:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 3, 7:30 p.m. |
| An innovative tapestry of dance will be presented by the Southwestern Dance Ensemble students and invited guest artists. Celebrate the dance with us! | |
Holiday Concerts |
Saturday, December 10, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. |
| Come join us for SMC's annual holiday gift to the community, featuring the Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, SMC Select Voices and selected small ensembles. | |
Winter Musical |
Thursday, February 23 through Saturday, February 25, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, February 26, 2:00 p.m. |
| A down-and-out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon Audrey II grows into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, R&B singing carnivore who offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite. | |
Spring Pops Concert |
Friday, March 23, 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, March 30, 7:30 p.m. |
| Come join us for a program of classical and popular styles featuring the SMC Symphonic Band, Brass Band and selected small ensembles. | |
Spring Choral Concert |
Friday, April 13, 7:30 p.m. |
| A harmonious concert of classical and popular music presented by SMC Select Voices, Men’s Ensemble, Concert Choir and Evening Chorale. | |
Spring Dance Showcase |
Friday, April 20, 1:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 21, 7:30 p.m. |
| This exciting program will showcase a variety of creative, original dance works by SMC dance students. Celebrate a dance with us! | |
Collage Concert |
Thursday, April 26, 7:30 p.m. |
| A non-stop showcase featuring SMC’s bands, dance and choirs along with soloists and small ensembles, seamlessly woven together into a dazzling evening of music. | |
