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Jazz Orchestra
MILESTONES,
The Cal Poly Humboldt Department of Dance, Music, and Theatre presents Milestones: The Music of Miles Davis, a concert by the Cal Poly Humboldt Jazz Orchestra. Celebrate the legacy of Miles Davis on the occasion of the centennial of his birth on May 9 at 7:30 pm at the Fulkerson Recital Hall. The Jazz Orchestra will perform music from all stages of Miles' lengthy and varied career. Miles Davis is widely considered to be the most important figure in jazz in the second half of the 20th century, having been a part of the bebop revolution in the mid and late 1940s, and playing vital roles in virtually all styles of jazz to emerge since then, including cool jazz, hard bop, modal jazz, post-bop and fusion.
The program for the evening includes performances from every stage of Miles’ career.
"Donna Lee" was one of Miles' first compositions, written while he was performing in the band of bebop giant Charlie Parker. The Jazz Orchestra is playing the arrangement of "Donna Lee" that Gil…
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.
Two Tortoise Tales (with Ross Mackinney)
Communication Faculty Ross Mackinney presents:
Two Tortoise Tales*,
Library Fishbowl (2nd Floor),
Monday, May 11th,
5 PM,
*In fulfillment of the Final Project requirement of French 300: African Storytelling, taught by Dr. Joseph Diémé.
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Event Title: Two Tortoise Tales (with Ross Mackinney). Organization: COMMUNICATION. Responsible Person at Event Name: Ross Mackinney.
Monday, May 11, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Library 209 - Library Fishbowl.
String Studio Recital
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.
ADPI+MENA Cultural Graduation
The Asian, Desi, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, and North African (ADPI+MENA) Cultural Graduation Celebration is a special gathering to honor the achievements, resilience, and cultural heritage of our graduates. This intimate event brings together peers, faculty, family, and friends to celebrate the incredible journey our graduates have taken at Cal Poly Humboldt. It is a time to recognize their hard work, reflect on their growth, and express gratitude to those who have supported them along the way. The ADPI+MENA Cultural Graduation Celebration is more than just a ceremony; it is a space to embrace and uplift the rich traditions and diverse experiences that shape our community.
This celebration is voluntary and is open to all graduating students who would like to participate, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.
Event Title: ADPI+MENA 2026 Cultural Graduation. Organization: ADPI + MENA. Responsible Person at Event Name: Heng Yam.
Friday, May 15, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Off-campus Blue Lake Sapphire Palace.