Monday, February 9, 2009

KCSA Notes- 2/9/09

KCSA Notes- 2/9/09

If you missed the TOURS DEPARTMENT TRAINING FOR TOUR GUIDES….. DON'T FREAK OUT!!!! Since the tours department is always on the search for fabulous tour guides (or directors), we are continually training. If you would still like to be trained, email the tours department at
TOURS-KCSA@KCPA.EDU and a training time can be set up then. ORRRRRR if you are available on TUESDAY MORNINGS AT 9:00 AM, the TOURS department has office hours and are able and willing to train then!!!! And as always, The TOURS department needs TOUR GUIDES! Being a tour guide is a great way to work on your public speaking skills as well as a great way to earn FREE tickets to Krannert Center Shows!!! If you are interested in becoming a tour guide, keep reading to figure out how to achieve this prestigious position of Krannert Center Tour guide. And remember THERE IS NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


TOURS CERTIFICATION!!!
The tours department will be holding ONE MORE certification nights this semester. The date for the certification is MONDAY FEBRUARY 9 AT 6:00 PM.

Also, for those certified tour guides out there, there are plenty of days that need a tour guide as of right now. Also, there are a few special tours already scheduled this semester. Those dates are:

March 5, at 1:00 pm. A group of 125 to 130 would like a tour. We will need 3 to 5 tour guides for this group. So if you can help that would be AWESOME!

And finally, there are some spots open on the KCSA Adboard in the tours department! If you are looking to take some kind of leadership position, build your resume, and/or have a great time, this is the place to do it! Also, there are great benefits for being on the Adboard. Just keep your eyes out for applications and deadlines in notes! Good luck with the beginning of the semester!!!

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Upcoming info includes 40th Anniversary Reunion updates, "Chess the Musical" review, Art issues in the Press-How does the economy affect the performing arts and how does it impact Krannert?, Meeting reminders-KCSA important events, and Movie reviews-Taken and Fantastic Planet
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Info from our Community Outreach Director, Elaine:

Attention fellow KCSA members: If you or any of your friends, family, or acquaintances are in some sort of cultural performance group and would like to perform in I-Fest, please email Elaine at ejwu3@uiuc.edu. International Fest will take place on Saturday, March 14th, in the lobby of Krannert. Performances, booths, food, and crafts make it a great event to bring arts to the community and campus! Also, if any of you are interested in helping out with the event either by helping to plan or on the day of the event, please email Elaine as well. Thanks!
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USHERING:

Reminder: All ushers must be trained before their first show. You will not be able to usher if you haven't been trained. Please contact the ushering dept. at kcsa-ushering@kcpa.uiuc.edu for more information about training.

Also:

Supervisors, please remember that the supervisor meeting will be held February 18 in the AV room at 6p.m.

Ushers, registration will be closing February 12. You will all be receiving your shows in an email within a week of registration closing.

Ushering positions are available for the following shows:

578 Thu 2/12/2009 SOM: Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band 1 6:30pm FGH R

581 Thu 2/12/2009 THEATRE: Necessary Targets 6:45pm STH R

584 Fri 2/13/2009 SOM: Pacific Quartet 6:30pm FGH R

587 Fri 2/13/2009 THEATRE: Necessary Targets 6:45pm STH R

590 Sat 2/14/2009 SOM: Symphonic Band II and Concert Bands 1 6:30pm FGH R

593 Sat 2/14/2009 THEATRE: Necessary Targets 6:45pm STH R

596 Sun 2/15/2009 SALON: Louis Schwizgebel-Wang 1:45pm FGH R

Usher supervisors are needed for the following shows;

578 Thu 2/12/2009 SOM: Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band 1 6:30pm FGH R

584 Fri 2/13/2009 SOM: Pacific Quartet 6:30pm FGH R

590 Sat 2/14/2009 SOM: Symphonic Band II and Concert Bands 1

6:30pm FGH R

596 Sun 2/15/2009 SALON: Louis Schwizgebel-Wang 1:45pm FGH R

Thank you for ushering/supervising with us!

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Thanks so much, as always, for volunteering with KCSA. Best of luck with your week and hope to see you all soon!

~Vanessa

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Vanessa Bordo, University of Illinois
Senior: International Studies, French
Krannert Center Student Association Secretary
French Dept. Research Assistant

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Krannert Center Student Association
Room 2-402, Production Level
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Phone: 217-333-3550
Email: kcsa@uiuc.edu
http://www.kcsa.uiuc.edu/
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Saturday, February 7, 2009

Chess the Musical Tonight! 2/7/09

Chess the Musical is in its final night, performing at the Armory Free Theater in Champaign at 7:30pm!

I will be there to check it out and give a full review. It is based on Chess players during the Cold War and has ABBA influences.


Best of all it's free!

Don't be late as I learned last fall that they close their doors on time.

Hope to see you there!

Friday, January 30, 2009

KCSA Callboard-Past, Present and Future

Click the link below to see a number of photos related to the blog and especially to events from the Krannert Center and KCSA!

This link takes you to a slideshow:

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=Egordon3ster&target=ALBUM&id=5118706787872540545&authkey=fM0BrZ0_z5w&feat=email&mode=SLIDESHOW

Maps and Atlases Live at the Courtyard!


Top 10 Things to Do Each Weekend will be up shortly...

For those looking for something attend tonight, consider heading to Illini Union's Courtyard Cafe!

Map and Atlases Live at the Courtyard!

Friday, January 30, 2009 at 9:00pm
End Time:
Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 12:00am
Location:
Illini Union
Street:
Green St.
City/Town:
Urbana, IL

For MySpace users, there is a calendar of Courtyard Cafe Events:
www.myspace.com/iucourtyard

Also a link for the band:
www.myspace.com/mapsandatlases

The event is also on Facebook.com
Image from Facebook.com

A Message from Public Relations on Performace Cancellations

Today I received the message below about some important cancellations at the Krannert Center
with a cancellation for an upcoming performance this Tuesday. Please see the information below on full refunds available through the center. My only hope is to pass on this information if you are unaware.

Best wishes,
Callboard Director
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Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
KrannertCenter.com
For More Information Contact:
Bridget Lee-Calfas, Public Information Director
Phone: 217/333-6282E-mail: bklee@illinois.edu
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Performance Cancellation: Ingrid Fliter
The Ingrid Fliter performance scheduled for Tuesday, February 3 at 7:30pm has been canceled due to an arm injury that prohibits Ms. Fliter from performing at this time. Full refunds are available to all ticket holders, who are being contacted by the Krannert Center Ticket Office. If you have any questions, please contact the Ticket Office at 217/333-6280. The free Art in Conversation event scheduled for Monday, February 2 at 5:15pm with Ms. Fliter has also been canceled.
http://www.krannertcenter.com/news/index.asp?elementID=23478

Performance Cancellations: Joshua Redman/Ramiro Musotto
The Joshua Redman performance scheduled for Saturday, May 2 at 7:30pm has been canceled. A change in Mr. Redman's management led to a miscommunication on several performance dates, including his Krannert Center engagement. The resultant conflicting bookings have made it logistically impossible for Mr. Redman to honor both obligations. Full refunds are available to all ticket holders, who are being contacted by the Krannert Center Ticket Office. If you have any questions, please contact the Ticket Office at 217/333-6280. The post-performance Afterglow event featuring Ramiro Musotto has also been canceled.
http://www.krannertcenter.com/news/index.asp?elementID=23474

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Krannert Center and CampusSpecial.com


Students and patrons of the Krannert Center:


Check out CampusSpecial.com today and choose the school "Illinois" for the University of Illinois and search the Krannert Center. There is a redeemable coupon for one ticket free when you purchase a ticket (some retrictions apply)


Otherwise please join KCSA to find out how you can see shows for free!

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Winter Lights Festival Photos December 2008



Pictures from the Winter Lights Festival are now on Callboard thanks to the amazing photography skills of Janice, our newest Marketing Director for KCSA.

Please enjoy! More pictures to come!
Our thanks go out to you for attending and we hope you enjoyed the festival!

Game Night Tonight 7pm Krannert Room


Jeopardy/Game Night: January 27, 7pm, Krannert Room

Don't miss this chance to meet members of KCSA and play some games as a much deserved break from homework!

Hope to see you there!

KCSA

Monday, January 26, 2009

KCSA Notes

Welcome Back to one and all!
The exec board of the Krannert Center Student Association is tickled pink that you've all come back for another great semester with us. We're happy to report that there are more opportunities to get involved in the arts and outreach than ever. The most important thing for you to know right now is that registration is open! Click here http://www.kcsa.uiuc.edu/registration/ to register! This is the place for us to gather information about what shows you would like to request for ushering, what departments you'd like to be a part of, and all things KCSA in general. Please remember that ALL members of KCSA must re-register EVERY semester, even if you have done so in the past. Once you register, you will officially be a KCSA member (woohoo!) and you will be on our listserv. That means you will get my lovely volunteer info-filled emails every Sunday night, like this! As always, don't hesitate to contact me with any questions about how to get involved, procedure, events, you name it. Now, sit back and take in the KCSA events:


Jeopardy/Game Night: January 27, 7pm, Krannert Room
General Meeting: January 28, 7pm, Festival Foyer
Tours Info
Ushering Info
Callboard info


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What better way to take a break from your first full week of classes *cringe* than with a fun game night? KCSA will be having board games galore, but best of all a KCSA Jeopardy game! It's a great way to learn more about KCSA (or impress all your friends with your ushering/tour guide knowledge) and earn a little candy. The event will take place in the Krannert Room, which is office the Krannert Center lobby. Just look for friendly faces in the lobby to direct you. Hope to see you there!
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General Meeting!
KCSA's big ole general meeting will be taking place on Wednesday, January 28 at 7pm in the Festival Foyer. Again, just look for people in the lobby to direct you. KCSA adboard members will be available to answer questions about their departments and the kinds of volunteering you can do. Don't be afraid to grill us with your inquiries, we love new members! Also a mass usher training for new ushers will occur directly after the meeting! You must be trained before you can usher a show, so if you're new, try your best to make this one!


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Info from our tours director, Steve:


The TOURS department needs TOUR GUIDES! Being a tour guide is a great way to work on your public speaking skills as well as a great way to earn FREE tickets to Krannert Center Shows!!! If you are interested in becoming a tour guide, keep reading to figure out how to achieve this prestigious position of Krannert Center Tour guide. And remember THERE IS NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!!!!!!

TOURS TRAINING!!!
The tours department will be holding TWO training nights this semester. The two dates are WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, AFTER THE KCSA GENERAL MEETING AND MONDAY FEBRUARY 2 AT 6:30 PM IN THE KCPA LOBBY.

TOURS CERTIFICATION!!!
The tours department will also be holding TWO certification nights this semester. The two dates for the certification are SATURDAY FEBRUARY 7 AT 2:00 PM AND MONDAY FEBRUARY 9 AT 6:00 PM.

Also, for those certified tour guides out there there are plenty of days that need a tour guide as of right now. Also, there are a few special tours already scheduled this semester. Those dates are:

January 27, at 3:30 pm. A group of 15 to 20 would like a tour. 1 tour guide needed.

March 5, at 1:00 pm. A group of 125 to 130 would like a tour. We will need 3 to 5 tour guides for this group. So if you can help that would be AWESOME!

And finally, there are some spots open on the KCSA Adboard in the tours department! If you are looking to take some kind of leadership position, build your resume, and/or have a great time, this is the place to do it! Also, there are great benefits for being on the Adboard. Just keep your eyes out for applications and deadlines in notes! Good luck with the beginning of the semester!!!

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Info from one of our ushering directors, Jennie:
If you would like to register for shows after Feb. 14, please register online. Remember you must be trained before you can usher any shows at Krannert. There will be an usher training session after the general meeting. Please send us an email at kcsa-ushering@kcpa.uiuc.edu if you have any questions.

We need ushers for the following shows:

SOM: Sherban Lupu, Violin with Enescu Ensemble 1/28 at 6:30 p.m.
CU Symphony Orchestra 1/31 at 6:30 p.m.
MARQUEE: Ingrid Filter 2/3 at 6:30 p.m.
SOM: Mande 2/4 at 6:30 p.m.
SOM: Sacred Music Symphony 2/5 at 5 p.m.
Sinfonia da Camera 2/7 at 6:30 p.m.
SOM: Sacred Music Symphony 2/8 at 6:30

Thanks for ushering with us!

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And lastly, a word from our Callboard (online blog) Director, Eric:


Writers, photographers and volunteers.

Please feel free to share any pictures/videos you might have from your experiances at the Krannert Center!

To all volunteers if you have a favorite show, please share it on Callboard. The more you can share or be a part of our blog https://wiki.cites.uiuc.edu/wiki/display/KCSA/Callboard the more you can connect with others who spend their time to volunteer.

Coming soon-New membership will allow access for anyone to write for Callboard without having to go through all the red tape!

Don't like what you see? What to see something on Callboard you haven't seen before? Let me know at egordon3@illinois.edu.

Until then I hope to see members on Tues and Wednesday for all the actvities!

All the best,
Eric Gordon

Callboard Director
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Thanks, as always for supporting the arts and KCSA. Good luck with your first full week of classes!

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Vanessa Bordo, University of Illinois
Senior: International Studies, French
Krannert Center Student Association Secretary
French Dept. Research Assistant

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Krannert Center Student Association
Room 2-402, Production Level
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Phone: 217-333-3550
Email: kcsa@uiuc.edu
http://www.kcsa.uiuc.edu/

Saturday, January 24, 2009

KCSA Upcoming Events-Info Mtg

KCSA Info Meeting
We would just like to welcome you back and encourage all current members to invite one and all to an info meeting for KCSA on Saturday, January 24th, 1pm in the AV Room. Look for KCSA members and signs in the lobby to direct you. Invite your neighbors, friends, or strangers in class to come and get more info about joining KCSA!