Tim Miller rants April 28

Tim Miller, an internationally acclaimed performance artist, will deliver a “performance & lecture & rant” on identity, the culture wars and queer strategies for the future at 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 28 in the Roland Dille Center for the Arts Gaede Stage. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors/alumni, and $10 students. Click headline for details and to see the poster.

MSUM Jazz Ensemble, Tri-College Combos win awards at the Eau Claire Jazz Festival

MSUM Jazz groups had a successful trip to the 2010 Eau Jazz Festival this past weekend taking four out of seven awards possible. MSUM Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Allen Carter, received third place; Tri-College Combo II, under the direction of Simon Rowe, received second place; Tri-College Combo I, under the direction of Nick Fryer, received first place and an award for “Best Soloist” going to Chris Schuster (NDSU). Don’t miss the now award-winning MSUM Jazz Ensemble this Thursday, April 22 with Jazz Trumpeter Marvin Stamm at 7:30 p.m. in the Hansen Theatre.

Rodgers & Hammerstein silent auction

Rodgers & Hammerstein silent auction runs through April 20. If you want to make sure you don’t get outbid by those attending the April 20 Rodgers & Hammerstein celebration, make a “Carousel” bid, and the item is yours, guaranteed! Or come to the concert and bid before the show or during intermission! The Rodgers & Hammerstein musical celebration is Tuesday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Hansen Theatre. http://news.mnstate.edu/2010/04/rodgers-hammerstein-silent-auction-april-19-20/