Fairfield University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts continues its magnificent 35th season this October with an exciting lineup of theatre, music, and inspiring speakers.
October events include performances presented by the Quick Center, as well as talks and productions sponsored by departments and programs across campus.
Highlights include
- Philip I. Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum: Espresso presents Edward Aldrich, The Partnership: George Marshall, Henry Stimson, and the Extraordinary Collaboration that Won World War II, on Tuesday, October 7 at 7:30 p.m. Edward Aldrich traces how Wall Street lawyer Henry Stimson and Army officer George Marshall, brought together by FDR in 1940, prepared the nation for WWII and directed the Army and Air Force in what he calls history’s greatest feat of management.
- Thursday, October 9, and Friday, October 10, at 7:30 p.m. dancer, writer, and choreographer Emily Coates takes the Quick Center stage. In Tell Me Where It Comes From, Coates and fellow artists use dance, speech, and music to consider legendary choreographer George Balanchine’s legacy in Connecticut. Filled with hidden movements and quieted voices,Tell Me Where It Comes From meditates on the spark that propels art into existence. This is a sneak peek preview before the work premieres at Work-in-Progress at The Guggenheim Museum.
- Irish directorDan Colley and his company bring Lost Lear to the stage on Tuesday, October 21 at 7 p.m. This inventive reimagining of Shakespeare’s tragedy mixes humor and poignancy, offering a fresh take on aging, memory, and imagination. This remarkable play is a thought-provoking meditation on theatre, artifice, and the possibility of communicating across the chasms between us.
- Eboo Patel, PhD, founder and president of Interfaith America, appears in thePhilip I. Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum on Wednesday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Patel will discuss the necessity of understanding and accepting different religions in modern-day America. Presented with Fairfield University’s Office of Mission & Ministry, the Office of the Vice President of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and the John Charles Meditz College of Arts and Sciences.
- The high-energy troupeCirque Kikasse performs SANTÉ! on Friday, October 24 at 5 p.m. delivering breathtaking acrobatics, comedy, and spectacle. You’ve heard of dinner and a show? Now try circus and a food truck! Cirque Kikasse serves up thrills and treats, featuring a breathtaking, family-friendly, open-air acrobatic performance on top of the truck, with snacks and local beer served below.
- On Monday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m. the Philip I. Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum presents A Converstaion with Scott Jennings. The CNN analyst and political strategist uses his extensive experience navigating high-stakes political campaigns, advising top leaders, and crafting impactful messaging to shed light on leadership and the evolving landscape of American governance. Presented with the John Charles Meditz College of Arts and Sciences Enduring Questions Series.
- John Tasioulas joins the Philip I. Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum to present The Human Rights Responsibilities of Business: The Difference that AI Makes on Wednesday, October 29 at 7:30 p.m. Tasioulas is a professor of ethics and legal philosophy at University of Oxford. As a member of the Prime Minister of Greece’s High-Level Advisory Committee on AI, Tasioulas will share an enlightening talk on the state of artificial intelligence. This event is made possible through the generous support of Patrick J. Waide ’59 and the Waide Center for Applied Ethics.
- The month concludes with theDaniel Pearl Memorial Concert, The Golem: A Vision in Sound and Cinema with the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra, on Thursday, October 30 at 7:30 p.m. Experience a rare screening of the 1920 silent film, Der Golem, with a haunting live score by the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra. Conducted by Jonathan Yates, this fusion of cinema and live klezmer-inspired music brings a legendary tale to life for one unforgettable evening. Presented with the Bennett Center for Judaic Studies.
The Quick is committed to our guests, ensuring prices are accessible to the whole community. Many of our live performances and lecture tickets are only $35, and $25 for Quick Members.
To learn more about performances or becoming a Quick Center Member, visit quickcenter.com.
To purchase tickets, contact the Quick Center Box Office at 203-254-4010, Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
