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Weber State's Jazz band performs at the Concerto Night in 2014. Photo credit: Signpost Archives

New year, new performances

Makayla Geddes January 10, 2022

A new semester isn't only a fresh schedule and more homework. The return to campus after winter break means a new calendar of art events across campus. "Every semester, we have a variety of different performances...

Ogden's new Dumke Arts Plaza provides an area for outdoor live performances, poetry readings and art. (Nikki Dorber/The SIgnpost) Photo credit: Nikki Dorber

Dumke Arts Plaza enhances Ogden

Caitlyn Nichols December 6, 2021

Ogden celebrated the grand opening of the newly completed Dumke Arts Plaza, on the corner of 25th Street and Ogden Avenue, on Dec. 3 with a night of music, poetry, art and gratitude. A press release from...

"In Pieces," a musical based around the songs of Joey Contreras, opened at Weber State University. Photo credit: Weber State University

The pieces of a musical

Makayla Geddes December 6, 2021

A new musical based on songs by songwriter Joey Contreras titled "In Pieces," opened as a regional premiere on Dec. 3, with Weber State University Theatre being one of the first in the state to showcase...

A close-up of the recording studio's control panel with knobs, switches and buttons. (Kennedy Robins/ The Signpost) Photo credit: Kennedy Robins

Necessity or just old-fashioned: Are record labels on their way out?

Jackson Reed December 6, 2021

Music streaming services and social media platforms like TikTok have ultimately changed the way music is listened to and discovered by audiences.In part, this is due to increasing digital connectivity....

Members of the Weber State University Ballet Folklorico group take part in one of the community events celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Weber State on Sept. 30. Photo credit: Weber State University

Celebrating the dead once more

Caitlyn Nichols November 10, 2021

Celebrations in Ogden for Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, finished with a final, lively night at The Monarch on Nov. 5, including dances from the Weber State University Ballet Folklórico. The...

Members of the Weber State University Ballet Folklorico group take part in one of the community events celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Weber State on Sept. 30. Photo credit: Weber State University

Celebrando a los muertos de nuevo

Addison Weeks November 10, 2021

Celebraciones en Ogden para el Día de los Muertos terminaron con el último, noche animada en The Monarch el 5 de noviembre, incluyendo bailes de WSU Ballet Folklórico.El Ballet Folklórico,...

Head of vocal performance and vocal pedagogy Karen Bruestle held a vocal performance that spotlighted the work of performing arts faculty. Photo credit: Makayla Martinez

A focal point on faculty vocals

Claire Young November 8, 2021

Karen Bruestle, a Weber State University employee of 21 years in the vocal program, hosted a unique musical recital to highlight faculty in the performing arts department on Nov. 6. Bruestle is the head...

After his performance, Guillermo Galindo experimental composer and sonic architect, answers questions from the audience with curator Maria del Mar Gonzales-Gonzalez. Lisa Rajigah/The Signpost Photo credit: Lisa Rajigah

Rompiendo barreras sónicos: artista sónico Guillermo Galindo visita a WSU

Addison Weeks November 3, 2021

Weber State University presentó al artista del sonido Guillermo Galindo en el Browning Center el 28 de octubre, afiliado con el Shaw Gallery y Ogden Contemporary Arts como parte de la serie “Vida,...

After his performance, Guillermo Galindo experimental composer and sonic architect, answers questions from the audience with curator Maria del Mar Gonzales-Gonzalez. Lisa Rajigah/The Signpost Photo credit: Lisa Rajigah

Breaking sonic borders

Noah Lutman November 3, 2021

In affiliation with the Shaw Gallery and Ogden Contemporary Arts, Weber State University hosted sound artist Guillermo Galindo at the Browning Center on Oct. 28. The performance was part of the "Vida,...

The Monarch Building in Downtown Ogden hosts the Vida, Muerte, Justicia art exhibit.  (Nikki Dorber/The Signpost) Photo credit: Nikki Dorber

Ogden on display

Makayla Geddes November 3, 2021

Ogden is full of different opportunities to get involved in the arts. Whether it be music, galleries, performances, street art or zines, there is a place for everyone to enjoy the creativity and ingenuity...

The sound of saxophones fills the air during the Jazz Ensemble performance.  (Nikki Dorber/The Signpost) Photo credit: Nikki Dorber

Jazzed to be back

Caitlyn Nichols November 1, 2021

For the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Weber State University Jazz Ensemble returned to the stage for an in-person concert on Oct. 26 in the Allred Theater. The performance...

"The Bells of Rhymney" was performed by the WSU Concert Choir and was directed by Mark Henderson. (Lisa Rajigah/The Signpost) Photo credit: Lisa Rajigah

Coming back to the stage

Makayla Geddes October 25, 2021

This year's Annual Fall Choirfest at Weber State University's Allred Theatre exhibited a large offering of different musical styles and disciplines. Songs varied from madrigals to showtunes to jazz classics....

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