The Art Beat, by Texas Tech College of Visual & Performing Arts

Eric Allen is our guest this week letting us know all the ins and outs of IGNITE! As the Associate Professor of Music and Associate Director of Bands, Eric is the director for the School of Music's annual IGNITE! concert, which is an unforgettable fast-paced concert experience, giving the audience a rare chance to hear all of the school's many ensembles in one place. 

Assistant Professor of Practice in Dance Melissa Brading takes us through the ins and out of Fall Dance Festival, which takes place November 12-16 in the Black Box Theatre. Brading also lets us in on her trip to CENART in Mexico, where she spent three days with students who don't verbally speak her language, but through the shared practice of dance, physically understood each other.

As TCVPA’s partnership with CENART in Mexico City continues, the School of Music’s Jazz Ensembles are heading to Mexico for a jazz concert and workshops led by both Texas Tech students and faculty. Stephen Jones, Director of Jazz Studies at Texas Tech, is here to share more about the endeavor, including how you can catch a preview of their upcoming international concert on November 12.

To be, or not to be, Bill Gelber is here to talk about the last play he'll be directing before welcoming in retirement next spring. Hamlet will take the stage Oct 30-Nov 9 and you'll get all the details in this episode, plus learn a few things you might now know about the Shakespearean tragedy.

Joe Arredondo, Landmark Arts Director for the School of Art at Texas Tech tells us about the current exhibits this semester at each of their galleries, including those you can visit during the First Friday Art Trails. You'll also hear about the exciting partnership with CENART in Mexico City that will be hosting one of our exhibits starting in November 2025.

The 3D Annex on the Texas Tech campus comes to life as Von Venhuizen, associate professor of ceramics,  gives us some insight into the 26,000 sq ft space that houses Jewelry, Ceramics, and Sculpture concentrations through the School of Art. 

Who is Lizzie Borden? Find out the juicy details from this week's guest, Lydia Wagner! Assistant Professor of Practice for Musical Theatre & Performance at Texas Tech, Lydia is the director of the upcoming School of Theatre & Dance production, Lizzie.