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Piano Studio Recital

Dance, Music & Theatre Organization: DANCE, MUSIC & THEATRE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Daniela Mineva. Saturday, April 25, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Music B 132 - Fulkerson Recital Hall, Music B 132A - Fulkerson Recital Hall Stage, Music B L-1 - Fulkerson Recital Hall Lobby.

Dance Visions

Dance, Music & Theatre Join the Cal Poly Humboldt Dance, Music & Theatre Department for their Spring Dance Concert April 23 through 25 at 7 p.m. and April 26 at 2 p.m. in the John Van Duzer Theatre. The Cal Poly Humboldt Dance Program presents Dance Visions, showcasing an exciting collection of original works created by both student and faculty choreographers. This dynamic performance highlights a diverse range of styles, including contemporary ballet, modern, hip hop, and innovative fusion pieces. Audiences will also experience live music performed by SoniX, enhancing the energy and atmosphere of the show, alongside collaborative set design created in partnership with the Theatre program. Admission is free for Cal Poly Humboldt students, $15 for adults, and $10 for children and seniors. For more information, visit dance.humboldt.edu or follow @calpolyhumboldtdance. Organization: DANCE, MUSIC & THEATRE. Tickets - General $: 15. Tickets - Student $: 0. Tickets - Child $: 10. Tickets - Senior $: 10. Purchase tickets online at: https://tickets.humboldt.edu/dance-music-and-theatre. Responsible Person at Event Name: Linda Maxwell. Saturday, April 25, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Theatre Arts 101 - John Van Duzer (JVD) Theatre, Theatre Arts 115 - Studio Theatre (Laboratory and Classroom), Theatre Arts 201 - John Van Duzer (JVD) Theatre Balcony, Theatre Arts 101D - John Van Duzer (JVD) Stage, Theatre Arts 101F - John Van Duzer…

Jazz Combos

Dance, Music & Theatre The Cal Poly Humboldt Department of Dance, Music, and Theatre Presents the Spring 2026 Jazz Combos. The combos will perform Saturday, April 23rd at 7:30 pm at the Fulkerson Recital Hall. Tickets are $15 General, $5 for Children, and free for Humboldt Students with ID. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at tickets.humboldt.edu/dance-music-and-theatre. Three combos will perform: “6 Minutes Late” features Gabriel Avila, trumpet, Francisco Gutierrez, trombone, Jazmine Busteed, guitar, Ben Hernandez, bass, and Miguel López, drums. They are performing four tunes: "George's Dilemma" by Clifford Brown, "Chick's Pain" by Mathieu Fiset, and vocalist Ava Williams will join them for Van Morrison's "Moondance" and "Look at Me" by Cécile McLorin Salvant.  “Syncopation Station” joins together Giovanny Martinez, piano, Alex Hofer, bass, Conlan House, drums. Their set includes Juan Tizol's "Caravan" a group original called "What So" and two tunes with vocals by Williams, Annie Ross and Wardell Gray's… Organization: DANCE, MUSIC & THEATRE. Tickets - General $: 15. Tickets - Student $: 0. Tickets - Child $: 5. Tickets - Senior $: 5. Purchase tickets online at: https://tickets.humboldt.edu/dance-music-and-theatre. Responsible Person at Event Name: Dan Aldag. Saturday, April 25, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Music B 132 - Fulkerson Recital Hall, Music B 132A - Fulkerson Recital Hall Stage, Music B L-1 - Fulkerson Recital Hall Lobby.

Dance Visions

Dance, Music & Theatre Join the Cal Poly Humboldt Dance, Music & Theatre Department for their Spring Dance Concert April 23 through 25 at 7 p.m. and April 26 at 2 p.m. in the John Van Duzer Theatre. The Cal Poly Humboldt Dance Program presents Dance Visions, showcasing an exciting collection of original works created by both student and faculty choreographers. This dynamic performance highlights a diverse range of styles, including contemporary ballet, modern, hip hop, and innovative fusion pieces. Audiences will also experience live music performed by SoniX, enhancing the energy and atmosphere of the show, alongside collaborative set design created in partnership with the Theatre program. Admission is free for Cal Poly Humboldt students, $15 for adults, and $10 for children and seniors. For more information, visit dance.humboldt.edu or follow @calpolyhumboldtdance. Organization: DANCE, MUSIC & THEATRE. Tickets - General $: 15. Tickets - Student $: 0. Tickets - Child $: 10. Tickets - Senior $: 10. Purchase tickets online at: https://tickets.humboldt.edu/dance-music-and-theatre. Responsible Person at Event Name: Linda Maxwell. Sunday, April 26, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Theatre Arts 101 - John Van Duzer (JVD) Theatre, Theatre Arts 115 - Studio Theatre (Laboratory and Classroom), Theatre Arts 201 - John Van Duzer (JVD) Theatre Balcony, Theatre Arts 101D - John Van Duzer (JVD) Stage, Theatre Arts 101F - John Van Duzer…

Guitar Ensemble

Dance, Music & Theatre The Cal Poly Humboldt Department of Dance, Music and Theatre presents "The Cal Poly Humboldt Guitar Ensemble” directed by Jennifer Trowebridge. The concert will feature music by Brazilian composers Antonio Carlos Jobim, Heitor Villa-Lobos and Celso Machado as well as Cuban composer Leo Brouwer, and the Beatles, along with student compositions, arrangements, and improvisations. The students will perform solo, duo, trio, and large ensemble works, sharing the variety of ways the guitar can emulate an orchestra, a jazz combo, and a rock band. Join us Sunday, April 26th at 2pm at the Fulkerson Recital at Cal Poly Humboldt to experience the awesome vibrations of the guitar ensemble. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at tickets.humboldt.edu/dance-music-and-theatre,   When: April 26th at 2:00pm, Where: Fulkerson Recital Hall, Ticket Purchase: tickets.humboldt.edu/dance-music-and-theatre, Contact: Cal Poly Humboldt School of Dance, Music, and Theatre, 707-826-3566, mus@humboldt.edu. Organization: DANCE, MUSIC & THEATRE. Tickets - General $: 15. Tickets - Student $: 0. Tickets - Child $: 5. Tickets - Senior $: 5. Purchase tickets online at: https://tickets.humboldt.edu/dance-music-and-theatre. Responsible Person at Event Name: Jennifer Trowbridge. Sunday, April 26, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Music B 132 - Fulkerson Recital Hall, Music B 132A - Fulkerson Recital Hall Stage, Music B L-1 - Fulkerson Recital Hall Lobby.

HumPoly Recital Series: Vipisa Trio

Dance, Music & Theatre A Sense of the Eternity,   The Cal Poly Humboldt Department of Dance, Music, and Theatre presents “The Cal Poly Humboldt Recital Series: Vipisa Trio with special Guest Garrick Woods.” The Trio (Cindy Moyer, violin/viola, Simon Oh, piano, Virginia Ryder, clarinet) will be performing works by Mozart, Jennifer Higdon, Vipisa member Simon Oh, and—most excitingly—Quartet for the End of Time by Oliver Messian. Join us Sunday April 26th at 7:30 pm at the Fulkerson Recital Hall. Tickets are $20 General, $5 Child, and $5 for Cal Poly Humboldt Students with ID. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at tickets.humboldt.edu/dance-music-and-theatre.   The first half of the evening is devoted solely to Quartet pour la fin du temps (Quartet for the End of Time) by Olivier Messian one of the leading French composers of the 20th century, as well as a fervent Catholic mystic and passionate amateur ornithologist. During World War II, Messiaen volunteered as an ambulance driver; he was captured in 1940 and… Organization: DANCE, MUSIC & THEATRE. Tickets - General $: 15. Tickets - Student $: 5. Tickets - Child $: 5. Tickets - Senior $: 5. Responsible Person at Event Name: Cindy Moyer. Sunday, April 26, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Music B 132 - Fulkerson Recital Hall, Music B 132A - Fulkerson Recital Hall Stage, Music B L-1 - Fulkerson Recital Hall Lobby.

Medusa's Tale

Dance, Music & Theatre Countless would-be-heroes have tried to slay Medusa, the famous monster with snakes for hair, but each and every one has turned to stone, simply by meeting her gaze. The young Perseus is different, though. The Goddess Athena has given him a sword and shield and told him to beware of Medusa's tricks. But Perseus finds himself suddenly unprepared when Medusa's weapon of choice is a bedtime story—the story of her life. Please be advised that the show contains themes of sexual assault. Organization: DANCE, MUSIC & THEATRE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Eliza Klinger. Thursday, April 30, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Gist Hall 219 - Gist Hall Theatre Stage, Gist Hall 219 - Gist Hall Theatre Seating.

Undergraduate History Conference

History The Cal Poly Humboldt Department of History invites you to its annual Undergraduate History Conference! In his keynote address "Executing Conversion: Pietist Success and Unintended Consequences," Dr. Jonathan Strom (Emory University) will explore the phenomenon of Christian “rebirth” among Pietists, whose zealous attempts to convert even criminals condemned to execution became spectacular media events and spurred tragic imitation. The following day, students will present their research projects. Email histdept@humboldt.edu for a copy of the program. keynote address – May 1, 5-7pm, FH 025  ,  student presentations – May 2, 8:30am-5pm, FH 025. Event Title: Undergraduate History Conference. Organization: HISTORY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Ben Marschke. Friday, May 1, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Founders Hall 025 - Lecture Room.

Medusa's Tale

Dance, Music & Theatre Countless would-be-heroes have tried to slay Medusa, the famous monster with snakes for hair, but each and every one has turned to stone, simply by meeting her gaze. The young Perseus is different, though. The Goddess Athena has given him a sword and shield and told him to beware of Medusa's tricks. But Perseus finds himself suddenly unprepared when Medusa's weapon of choice is a bedtime story—the story of her life. Please be advised that the show contains themes of sexual assault. Organization: DANCE, MUSIC & THEATRE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Eliza Klinger. Friday, May 1, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Gist Hall 219 - Gist Hall Theatre Stage, Gist Hall 219 - Gist Hall Theatre Seating.

Wind Ensemble

Dance, Music & Theatre Organization: DANCE, MUSIC & THEATRE. Tickets - General $: 15. Tickets - Student $: 0. Tickets - Child $: 5. Tickets - Senior $: 5. Purchase tickets online at: https://tickets.humboldt.edu/dance-music-and-theatre. Responsible Person at Event Name: Chris Cox. Friday, May 1, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Music B 132 - Fulkerson Recital Hall, Music B 132A - Fulkerson Recital Hall Stage, Music B L-1 - Fulkerson Recital Hall Lobby.

Undergraduate History Conference

History The Cal Poly Humboldt Department of History invites you to its annual Undergraduate History Conference! In his keynote address "Executing Conversion: Pietist Success and Unintended Consequences," Dr. Jonathan Strom (Emory University) will explore the phenomenon of Christian “rebirth” among Pietists, whose zealous attempts to convert even criminals condemned to execution became spectacular media events and spurred tragic imitation. The following day, students will present their research projects. Email histdept@humboldt.edu for a copy of the program. keynote address – May 1, 5-7pm, FH 025  ,  student presentations – May 2, 8:30am-5pm, FH 025. Event Title: Undergraduate History Conference. Organization: HISTORY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Ben Marschke. Saturday, May 2, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Founders Hall 025 - Lecture Room.

Instrumental Studio Recital

Dance, Music & Theatre Organization: DANCE, MUSIC & THEATRE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Cindy Moyer. Saturday, May 2, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Music B 132 - Fulkerson Recital Hall, Music B 132A - Fulkerson Recital Hall Stage, Music B L-1 - Fulkerson Recital Hall Lobby.

Medusa's Tale

Dance, Music & Theatre Countless would-be-heroes have tried to slay Medusa, the famous monster with snakes for hair, but each and every one has turned to stone, simply by meeting her gaze. The young Perseus is different, though. The Goddess Athena has given him a sword and shield and told him to beware of Medusa's tricks. But Perseus finds himself suddenly unprepared when Medusa's weapon of choice is a bedtime story—the story of her life. Please be advised that the show contains themes of sexual assault. Organization: DANCE, MUSIC & THEATRE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Eliza Klinger. Saturday, May 2, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Gist Hall 219 - Gist Hall Theatre Stage, Gist Hall 219 - Gist Hall Theatre Seating.

Studio Voice Recital

Dance, Music & Theatre Organization: DANCE, MUSIC & THEATRE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Elisabeth Harrington. Sunday, May 3, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. Music B 132 - Fulkerson Recital Hall, Music B 132A - Fulkerson Recital Hall Stage, Music B L-1 - Fulkerson Recital Hall Lobby.

Piano Studio Recital

Dance, Music & Theatre Organization: DANCE, MUSIC & THEATRE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Daniela Mineva. Sunday, May 3, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Music B 132 - Fulkerson Recital Hall, Music B 132A - Fulkerson Recital Hall Stage, Music B L-1 - Fulkerson Recital Hall Lobby.

CAHSS Council of Chairs Meeting

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Council of Chairs Meeting. Event Title: CAHSS Council of Chairs Meeting. Organization: COLLEGE OF ARTS HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCI. Responsible Person at Event Name: Sandra Brekke. Thursday, May 7, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Library 209 - Library Fishbowl.

Evening of Dance

Dance, Music & Theatre Organization: DANCE, MUSIC & THEATRE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Linda Maxwell. Thursday, May 7, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM. Theatre Arts 101 - John Van Duzer (JVD) Theatre, Theatre Arts 201 - John Van Duzer (JVD) Theatre Balcony, Theatre Arts 101D - John Van Duzer (JVD) Stage, Theatre Arts 101F - John Van Duzer (JVD) Lobby, Theatre Arts 101G - John Van Duzer (JVD) Control…

University Singers & Humboldt Chorale

Dance, Music & Theatre Organization: DANCE, MUSIC & THEATRE. Tickets - General $: 15. Tickets - Student $: 0. Tickets - Child $: 5. Tickets - Senior $: 5. Purchase tickets online at: https://tickets.humboldt.edu/dance-music-and-theatre. Responsible Person at Event Name: Rachel Samet. Friday, May 8, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Music B 132 - Fulkerson Recital Hall, Music B 132A - Fulkerson Recital Hall Stage, Music B L-1 - Fulkerson Recital Hall Lobby.

Jazz Orchestra

Dance, Music & Theatre Organization: DANCE, MUSIC & THEATRE. Tickets - General $: 15. Tickets - Student $: 0. Tickets - Child $: 5. Tickets - Senior $: 5. Purchase tickets online at: https://tickets.humboldt.edu/dance-music-and-theatre. Responsible Person at Event Name: Dan Aldag. Saturday, May 9, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Music B 132 - Fulkerson Recital Hall, Music B 132A - Fulkerson Recital Hall Stage, Music B L-1 - Fulkerson Recital Hall Lobby.

Humboldt Symphony

Dance, Music & Theatre Watch the Humboldt Symphony & All Seasons Orchestra perform in Fulkerson Recital Hall. Organization: DANCE, MUSIC & THEATRE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Garrick Woods. Sunday, May 10, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Music B 132 - Fulkerson Recital Hall, Music B 132A - Fulkerson Recital Hall Stage, Music B L-1 - Fulkerson Recital Hall Lobby.

University Singers & Humboldt Chorale

Dance, Music & Theatre Organization: DANCE, MUSIC & THEATRE. Tickets - General $: 15. Tickets - Student $: 0. Tickets - Child $: 5. Tickets - Senior $: 5. Purchase tickets online at: https://tickets.humboldt.edu/dance-music-and-theatre. Responsible Person at Event Name: Rachel Samet. Sunday, May 10, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Music B 132 - Fulkerson Recital Hall, Music B 132A - Fulkerson Recital Hall Stage, Music B L-1 - Fulkerson Recital Hall Lobby.

Donuts for Finals Week

CAHSS will be providing donuts, coffee, and hot chocolate both Monday and Tuesday of Finals Week in Founders Hall and in the Behavioral and Social Sciences Building lobbies. Event Title: Donuts for Finals Week. Organization: COLLEGE OF ARTS HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCI. Responsible Person at Event Name: Sandra Brekke. Monday, May 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Behavioral & Social Sciences 1st Floor Lobby, Founders Hall 1st Floor Hallway.

String Studio Recital

Dance, Music & Theatre Organization: DANCE, MUSIC & THEATRE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Cindy Moyer. Monday, May 11, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Music B 132 - Fulkerson Recital Hall, Music B 132A - Fulkerson Recital Hall Stage, Music B L-1 - Fulkerson Recital Hall Lobby.

Donuts for Finals Week

CAHSS will be providing donuts, coffee, and hot chocolate both Monday and Tuesday of Finals Week in Founders Hall and in the Behavioral and Social Sciences Building lobbies. Event Title: Donuts for Finals Week. Organization: COLLEGE OF ARTS HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCI. Responsible Person at Event Name: Sandra Brekke. Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Behavioral & Social Sciences 1st Floor Lobby, Founders Hall 1st Floor Hallway.

Instrumental Studio Recital

Dance, Music & Theatre Organization: DANCE, MUSIC & THEATRE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Cindy Moyer. Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Music B 132 - Fulkerson Recital Hall, Music B 132A - Fulkerson Recital Hall Stage, Music B L-1 - Fulkerson Recital Hall Lobby.

Composers Studio Recital

Dance, Music & Theatre Organization: DANCE, MUSIC & THEATRE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Michael Fabian. Thursday, May 14, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Music B 132 - Fulkerson Recital Hall, Music B 132A - Fulkerson Recital Hall Stage, Music B L-1 - Fulkerson Recital Hall Lobby.