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African-American Hall of Fame Museum Bradley University Department of Theatre Arts Bradley University Fine Arts Bradley University Speech Team Central Illinois Jazz Society Central Illinois Landmarks Foundation Central Illinois Youth Symphony Contemporary Art Center of Peoria Corn Stock Theatre Eastlight Theatre Fine Arts Society Heritage Ensemble Illinois Central College PAC Jubilee State Park Kids Creative Arts Center Know College Dept of Theatre and Dance Lakeview Museum of Arts & Sciences McLean County Arts Center Midstate Magazine Mitch Williams Magic Productions Orpheum Theatre Peoria Area Civic Chorale Peoria Art Guild Peoria Ballet Peoria Civic Center YouTHeatre Series Peoria Civic Center Peoria County Regional Office of Education Peoria Historical Society Peoria Park District Peoria Players Theatre Peoria Pops Orchestra Peoria Prairie Storytellers Peoria Public Library Peoria Symphony Orchestra Sun Foundation Tazwood Dance VSA Arts in Illinois WCBU 89.9 Wheels O Time WTVP 47 EducatorsGuide 2 0 0 8 2 0 0 9 2 2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9 EducatorsGuide  2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9 EducatorsGuide Welcome ArtsPartners of Central Illinois is proud to present this Educators Guide for central Illinois teachers and administrators. The information was provided by local arts organizations in the Peoria area and may change after printing. Consequently, educators are urged to call ahead to verify all information before planning field trips and in-school performances. On our own website at www.artspartners.net you will find a copy of our Public Art Catalog that can be used as a resource for field trips for your students. Our catalog will introduce your students to the wealth of local public art and sculpture in the Peoria area over 180 pieces in seven geographical areas throughout the city! We also have a newly published Public Architecture Catalog, The Art of Structure, that is posted on our website and can be used as a field trip opportunity for your students. Our EDUCATORS GUIDE is provided to you by: ArtsPartners of Central Illinois, Inc. LaVille de Maillet 820 S.W. Adams St. Peoria, IL 61602 Phone: 309/676-2787 Fax: 309/676-0290 www.artpartners.net Executive Director, Suzette Boulais This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency. National Standards for Fine Arts Education and Illinois Learning Standards for Fine Arts National Standards for Arts Education were developed by the Consortium of National Arts Education Associations under the guidance of the National Committee for Standards in the Arts. The Standards were prepared under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. There are many routes to competence in the arts disciplines. Students may work in different arts at different times. Their study may take a variety of approaches. Their abilities may develop at different rates. Competence means the ability to use an array of knowledge and skills. Terms often used to describe these include creation, performance, production, history, culture, perception, analysis, criticism, aesthetics, technology, and appreciation. Competence means capabilities with these elements themselves and an understanding of the interdependence; it also means the ability to combine the content, perspectives, and techniques associated with the various elements to achieve specific artistic and analytical goals. Students work toward comprehensive competence from the very beginning, preparing in the lower grades for deeper and more rigorous work each succeeding year. As a result, the joy of experiencing the arts is enriched and matured by the discipline of learning and the pride of accomplishment. National Standards for Arts Education are written for all students. The Standards affirm that a future worth having depends on being able to construct a vital relationship with the arts. Constructing this relationship, as with any subject, is a matter of discipline and study. The Standards spell out what every young American should know and be able to do in the arts. The Standards say that students: - Should be able to communicate at a basic level in the four arts disciplines- dance, music, theatre, and the visual arts. This includes knowledge and skills in the use of the basic vocabularies, materials, tools, techniques, and intellectual methods of each arts discipline. - Should be able to communicate proficiently in at least one art form, including the ability to define and solve artistic problems with insight, reason, and technical proficiency. - Should be able to develop and present basic analysis of works of art from structural, historical, and cultural perspectives, and combinations of those perspectives. This includes the ability to understand and evaluate work in the various arts disciplines. ...continued on next page  2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9 EducatorsGuide  2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9 EducatorsGuide - Should have an informed acquaintance with exemplary works of art from a variety of cultures and historical periods, and a basic understanding of historical development in the arts disciplines, across the arts as a whole, and within cultures. - Should be able to relate various types of arts knowledge and skills within and across the arts disciplines. This includes mixing and matching competencies and understandings in art-making, history, and culture, and analysis in any arts-related project. As a result of developing these capabilities, students can arrive at their own knowledge, beliefs, and values for making personal and artistic decisions. In other terms, they can arrive at a broad-based, well-grounded understanding of the nature, value, and meaning of the arts as a part of their own humanity. What Students Should Know and Be Able To Do in The Arts THE ILLINOIS LEARNING STANDARDS FOR FINE ARTS were developed using the National Standards for Arts Education, 1985 State Goals for Fine Arts, various other national and state resources, and local standards contributed by team members. Throughout time, the arts have been essential to human existence. When people create in sounds, images, gestures, and words they discover ways to shape and share their thoughts and feelings with others. The arts enrich the quality of life. All students deserve access to the arts through creation, performance and study. Young children respond to gestures and movement before they react to the spoken word. They understand and explore sound before they learn to speak. They draw pictures before they form letters. They dance and act out stories before they learn to read. (Fowler, 1984). The fine arts-dance, drama, music, and visual arts -are fundamental ways of knowing and thinking. In addition to their intrinsic value, the arts contribute to childrens development. Recent research shows that study in music improves test scores in spatial temporal reasoning in young children. (Rauscher, 1997) Works of art are some of the highest achievements of civilization. In school, students learn the language of the arts and how to interpret visual images, sound, movement and story. Because the arts are both universal and culturally specific, they are a powerful means of increasing international and intercultural awareness. Through the arts, students gain a greater understanding of their own cultural heritage, as well as a sense of the larger world community. The Illinois Learning Standards in the Fine Arts address the language of the fine arts, sensory elements, organizational principles and expressive qualities and how the arts are similar, different or related to each other. Students also learn about production and performance in the arts and the role of the arts in civilization. When students study the arts they become informed audience members and informed consumers of the popular culture including electronic media. The standards in fine arts define a comprehensive arts education and reflect a commitment to a quality education for every Illinois school child. Applications of Learning Through Applications of Learning, students demonstrate and deepen their understanding of basic knowledge and skills. These applied learning skills cross academic disciplines and reinforce the important learning of the disciplines. The ability to use these skills will greatly influence students success in school, in the workplace and in the community. Solving Problems Problem solving is integral to the arts - providing students the opportunity to innovate and seek original solutions to open-ended problems. Multiple solutions are constructed using various sensory modes, traditional and electronic media and tools, and individual and group experiences. Know the Language of The Arts Why this goal is important: Through observation, discussion, interpretation, and analysis, students learn the language of the arts. They learn to understand how others express ideas in dance, performance, and production, students become arts consumers (e.g. attending live performance or movies, purchasing paintings or jewelry, or visiting museums) who understand the basic elements and principles underlying artworks and are able to critique them. Learning Standard 2.A Understand the sensory elements, organizational principles and expressive qualities of the arts. Learning Standard 2.B Understand the similarities, distinctions and connections in and among the arts.  2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9 EducatorsGuide  2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9 EducatorsGuide Through Creating and Performing, Understand How Works of Art Are Produced. Why this goal is important: Students acquire skills to produce and perform dance, drama, music and visual art. They learn to use media, tools and technologies. They learn to shape ideas and emotions into sounds, images and action. As students create and perform their own artworks and review the works of others, they become more imaginative, strengthen their problem-solving skills and learn to respond to the creativity of others. Creating and performing are at the core of the fine arts. Students also learn about the role of the artist (e.g. dancer, painter, actor, director, scriptwriter, musician). Learning Standard 2.A Understand processes, traditional tools and modern technologies used in the arts. Learning Standard 2.B Apply skills and knowledge necessary to create and perform in an area of the arts. Understand the Role of The Arts in Civilization, Past and Present. Why this goal is important: The arts are a record of civilizations, past and present. Artists are influenced by-and influence-the times and places in which they live and work. As students learn through the arts about people and civilizations, they learn about others and themselves. Also, students learn about careers related to this goal (e.g. animator, curator, art historian, sound technician). Learning Standard 2.A Analyze how the arts function in history, society and everyday life. Learning Standard 2.B Understand how the arts shape and reflect history, society and everyday life. The following organizations offer educational tours, performances and resources. This guide is updated annually during the summer. African-American Hall of Fame Museum BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Rev. Howard Johnson Vice President: Jacqueline Watkins Curator: Joyce Adams Address: 309 DuSable Street Proctor Center Complex Peoria, IL 61605 Phone: 309/673-2206 Public Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Other times by appointment. Educational Programs: The African-American Hall of Fame Museum was chartered by the State of Illinois as a non-profit cultural and educational institution in 1987. The staffs, board of directors, and volunteers are actively involved in the collection, preservation, interpretation, and research of the African-American experience. The museum is the home of the African American Hall of Fame. The organizations primary emphasis is in honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to African American culture. The museum holds a Red, Black and Green ball annually in April to recognize the current years inductees. The museum is dedicated to the study and exhibition of African-American life and culture. Special events and services include a speakers group, lectures, exhibits, documentaries, CDs, and cassettes on African-American history and culture, as well as items on womens history, Peoria history, slavery, and the Civil War. The museum is home to the distinguished and scholarly Garret Black History and Research Collection, the only professionally--documented collection on the Black Experience in Peoria. The museum also offers historical reenactments in costume. Guided Tours and Field Trips Hours: By appointment. Length of Tour: One hour, including video and discussion. Cost: Donations accepted. Appropriate Grade Levels: K-12. Curriculum Focus: African-American history and culture. Reservations: Please call for an appointment. Bus Parking: Available, but limited. ONE ADULT REQUIRED FOR EVERY 6 STUDENTS Outreach Programs & Visiting Scholars: Lectures and workshops offered by African- American history scholars from Bradley University, Illinois State University, and Illinois Central College. Resource books and research material on black inventors, athletes, and persons of achievement are available. 8 2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9 EducatorsGuide 9 2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9 EducatorsGuide Bradley University Department of Theatre Arts Chair: George H. Brown Address: Bradley Department of Theatre Arts Hartmann Center for the Performing Arts Bradley University Peoria, IL 61625 Phone: 309/677-2660 E-Mail: ghbrown@bradley.edu Box Office: 309/677-2650 Group Sales: 309/677-2651 Fax: 309/677-3505 Web Site: http://theatre.bradley.edu Theatre Season: Each year Bradley University Theatre presents a season of dynamic theatre events, from musicals to classics to original works, that celebrate and explore the human condition. Subscription, group, and single tickets are available, Reduced tickets for students and seniors are available. Please call the box office for schedule and ticket information. Special Events: Through the Iben Lectureship, the Department of Theatre Arts brings to campus nationally-and-internationally known artists and scholars. Iben Lecturers frequently offer classes, workshops, and seminars to the Bradley University community and to our theatre patrons. Please call for information. Lab Theatre: The Lab Theatre serves as the venue for a wide range of exciting student-directed works including new plays, original pieces, and class projects. Please call for information. Bradley University Fine Arts Department of Art Chair: Paul Krainak Gallery Director: Susanne Nestory Address: Heuser Art Center 1400 W. Bradley Ave. Peoria, IL 61625 Phone: 309/677-2967 Fax: 309/677-3642 Web Site: http://art.bradley.edu Public Hours: Heuser Art Center Gallery closed Sun. & Mon.; Tues.-Thurs., 1:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Hartmann Center Art Gallery M-F 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Educational Programs: Two galleries at Heuser Art Center and Hartmann Center Gallery. Visiting Artists series with public lectures. Cost: Free. Guided Tours/Field Trips/Length of Tour: 30 minutes - exhibit only; 45 minutes - exhibit and building tour. Appropriate Grade Levels: 6 - 12; college. Curriculum Focus: Visual arts. Field Trip Reservations: Make reservations by calling 309/677-2989 at least two weeks prior to field trip. Bus Parking: Heuser Art Center parking lot; driver should stay with bus. Food Service: None. Interactive Educational Offerings: Visit department website: http://art.bradley.edu ONE ADULT PER 1 STUDENTS REQUIRED. 10 2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9 EducatorsGuide 11 2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9 EducatorsGuide Bradley University Speech Team Executive Director: Dan Smith Education Director: Tyler Billman Address: Bradley University Department of Communication GCC 314 Peoria, IL 61625 Phone: 309/677-2439 Fax: 309/677-3446 Web Site: http://www.bradleyspeechteam.com E-Mail: dan@bradley.edu Public Hours: M-F, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Educational Programs: As a competitive artistic endeavor, the Bradley University Speech Team offers at least two shows a year: Late Night with the Speech Team in late August, and Night Before Nationals in late March. In addition, the team will host six tournaments during the school year: the third annual 74 Swing with I.S.U. in October; the 61st annual L.E. Norton Memorial in November; the Armstrong Invitational in December (high school); the Hell Froze Over Swing in January; and 2 Mid-America Forensic League Tournaments in February. For information on field trips and/or in-school performances, please call the number above. Central Illinois Jazz Society Executive Director: Jane Lady Address: 5427 James Road Peoria, IL 61615 Phone: 309/691-3259 Web Site: www.peoriajazz.com Since 1978, the Central Illinois Jazz Society has brought famous jazz artists to Central Illinois for special programs. The Society also features area musicians, high school and college jazz bands in monthly programs as a continuing effort to encourage an interest in jazz in younger musicians and audiences. Concerts are Sunday, 6 - 9:30 p.m. once a month in the Mozart Room of the Radisson Hotel. Children 14 and under free when accompanied by an adult. Central Illinois Landmarks Foundation Contact: Leslie Kenyon Address: P.O. Box 495 Peoria, IL 61651 Phone: 309/674-7121 The Central Illinois Landmarks Foundation (CILF) offers historic information on 68 buildings and tours in the city of Peoria. The Foundations mission is to encourage owners of historic buildings to preserve and rehabilitate them and if possible, give them new uses. The Foundation wants to encourage the preservation of buildings to give the city its diverse appearance and character. Information is available for student research and special projects through the CILF archives. The Friends of the GAR. Hall: The Friends of the GAR. Hall is an affiliate CILF organization that regularly holds historical, educational, and artistic events at the Grand Army of the Republic Greenhut Memorial Hall at 416 Hamilton Boulevard in downtown Peoria. Private tours of the building, which was built in 1909 for Civil War veterans and is a National Register of Historic Places landmark, can be arranged by calling 309/243-9001 or 309/674-7121. Central Illinois Youth Symphony Directors: David Commanday, Melissa Siebenthal, Betsy Jones Managers: Becky Carlyle and Renee Chernick Address: P.O. Box 3736 Peoria, IL 61612 Phone: 888-218-4650 Web Site: www.ciys.org Founded in 1965, the Central Illinois Youth Symphony is comprised of three orchestras and four ensembles. The Prep Orchestra gives our younger students an opportunity to participate in a string orchestra, while the Concert Orchestra and Youth Symphony are both full orchestras. The Brass Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble allow students in those instrument areas to supplement their orchestral experience. The Flute Choir and Clarinet Choir give local students not currently in one of the orchestras the opportunity to be a part of CIYS and to play in a type of group not otherwise available in the area. The organization has served more than 2200 students since it began, with nearly 200 students in grades four through twelve auditioning each year. As a member of the Central Illinois Youth Symphony Organization, students have opportunities to play challenging repertoire, perform in a minimum of two concerts a year, and enrich their personal musicianship. 12 2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9 EducatorsGuide 1 2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9 EducatorsGuide The Contemporary Art Center of Peoria Executive Director: William Butler Address: 305 SW Water Street Peoria, IL 61602 Phone: 309/674-6822 Fax: 309/497-3815 Web Site: www.peoriacac.org E-Mail: artcenter@mtco.com Hours: Tues-Sat, 11- 5 pm Closed Sun. & Mon. Cost: Free to visit exhibits and artist studios. Length of Tour: One hour. Reservations: For groups over 50 only. Restaurant: Rhythm Kitchen 309/676-9668. Bus Parking: Available in front or parking lot across the street. Art Exhibition: Two-month exhibits of local, regional, and national artists. The work of founder Preston Jackson is always on display indoors and on the Riverfront. Artist Studios: Public is welcome to view studios of about 15 artists. Music: Live at the Five Spot features Blues, Jazz, and more every Friday, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, $10.00 admission Art Ed Program: Offer four eight-week sessions per year in all disciplines and for all ages. Sculpture, painting, & drawing. Tai Chi: Ongoing weekend classes offered throughout the year. Drop-in rates available. Open Mic: Third Sunday of the month, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Yoga: Classes most evenings at 5:30pm, call 645-7762 for more information. Special Events: Check calendar for special music, receptions, and events. Tours/Workshops: Special tours and programs can be arranged. Corn Stock Theatre Manager: Cindy Hoey Address: 1700 N. Park Rd. Peoria, IL 61604 Phone: 309/676-2196 Fax: 309/676-9036 Web Site: www.cornstocktheatre.com E-Mail: manager@cornstocktheatre.com Business Manager: manager@cornstocktheatre.com Technical Director: td@cornstocktheatre.com Ticket Information and Orders: tickets@cornstocktheatre.com Public Hours: M-F, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sat., 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Closed Sun. Educational Programs: Through the Corn Stock Lab Theatre, classes are offered in acting, directing, make-up, and technical theatre on a periodic basis. Corn Stock for Kids: workshops in acting, directing, makeup, and technical theatre are offered in July and January. Email the business Manager for more information. Guided Tours and Field Trips: Arrangements made by appointment. 1 2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9 EducatorsGuide 1 2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9 EducatorsGuide Eastlight Theatre Executive Director: Kathy Chitwood New Address: P.O. Box 8055 East Peoria, IL 61611 Phone: 309/694-0138 Box Office: 309/699-7469 Fax: 309/699-3419 Web Site: www.EastlightTheatre.com E-Mail: Eastlight1@aol.com Eastlight Theatre was created by an intergovernmental agreement between the City of East Peoria, the Fondulac Park District, and the East Peoria Community High School. The purpose of Eastlight Theatre is to provide and promote the dramatic arts by delivering the highest theatrical quality; to provide a forum for the performance of new plays and musicals; to contract with outside professionals to improve the quality of selected performances; and to initiate an educational program to help develop the artistic and dramatic talents of the tri-county area youth and adults. Youthlight: The mission of Youthlight is to promote theatre, both performing and technical, to the area youth as well as providing a venue for them to practice and learn. In the past, Youthlight has offered workshops on acting, singing, dancing, and audition techniques catered towards youth under 21 in addition to a number of full-length productions starring area youth. For more information on Youthlight and how to get involved, please contact Kathy Chitwood at 309/694-0138. Penguin Project: The mission of Penguin Project is to provide a musical theatre experience for young artists with disabilities. This unique and innovative program has been recognized by the National Easter Seals Association with the Lou Lowenkron Program Innovation Award for director/creator Dr. Andrew Morgan. For more information about the Penguin Project, contact Dr. Morgan at 309/681-6960. Fine Arts Society Phone: 309/692-1201 Web Site: www.fineartssociety.net The Fine Arts Society was established in 1962 to provide a series of lectures devoted exclusively to topics in the arts. Over these forty-seven seasons, the Fine Arts Society has made a substantial contribution to the cultural life of this area. The Fine Arts Society meets at 9:30 AM. for coffee, followed by the lecture at 10:00 AM. The lectures are held at Lakeview Museum, 1125 W. Lake Avenue. DR. ELLIOT ENGEL October 9, 2008 The Genius of Mark Twain In his sixth appearance before the Fine Arts audience, Dr. Engel will bring to life one of Americas greatest authors, using anecdotes, analysis, and large doses of humor. DR. ELIZABETH KENNEDY November 13, 2008 Inspired by the Louvre: American Artists and the Louvre Dr. Kennedy, Curator of Collections at the Terra Foundation for American Art, will discuss the importance of the Louvre on American artists. Winslow Homer, Thomas Eakins, and Mary Cassatt, are among those who studied there, as well as such modernists as Thomas Hart Benton, and Edward Hopper. DR. ELIZABETH HELSINGER December 11, 2008 Pre-Raphaelite Modernism Dr. Helsinger will re-visit some of the diverse strands of Pre-Raphaelitism for sign of the new. She is the John Matthews Manly Distinguished Service Professor of English and Art History at the University of Chicago. KRISTAN MCKINSEY January 8, 2009 A Journey Through the Art of India Kristan McKinsey, Vice President of Collections and Exhibitions at Lakeview Museum will draw upon her personal experience studying and living in India to present an overview of Indian architecture, sculpture, and painting. ...continued on next page 1 2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9 EducatorsGuide 1 2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9 EducatorsGuide Fine Arts Society (cont.) MIRANDA HOFELT February 12, 2009 Now Your Colors Sing: Chagall and the School of Paris (Co-sponsored with Lakeview Museum) Miranda Hofelt will focus on the role of Marc Chagall, along with that of his fellow Jewish artists, in the development of modernism before the tragedy of WW II. Ms. Hofelt is a doctoral candidate in art history at the University of Chicago.
DR. PETER CHAMETZKY March 12, 2009 Munchs Modernity Dr. Chametzky, who is Associate Professor of Art History at Southern Illinois Uni- versity, Carbondale, will give an introduction to the work of Edvard Munch (1863- 1944), highlighting aspects of his style and content that are modern. JOE BAKER Apri1 9, 2009 Contemporary Native American Art Professor Baker will discuss the sometimes controversial and conflicting language of Native in the work of contemporary Native American Artists. Mr. Baker, the for- mer Lloyd Kiva New Curator of Fine Art, Heard Museum, in Phoenix, is currently at the Herberger College of Arts, Arizona State University. Heritage Ensemble Founder and Artistic Director: Sharon Samuels Reed Address: P.O. Box 9467 Peoria, IL 61612-9467 Phone: 309/692-1271 E-Mail: smsreed1@yahoo.com The Heritage Ensemble exists to celebrate the culture and history of African Americans through music. People of all cultures will be exposed to the diversity, beauty, richness, and complexity of musical literature born out of the African American experience. Whether it is through our singing or the message in the music, the Heritage Ensemble strives to tear down walls and build bridges between all people. This diverse literature--spirituals, blues, ragtime, jazz, gospel, work songs, and hollers--will be presented in a professional manner for the education and enjoyment of its members, as well as for the entertainment and cultural enrichment of the community. The Ensemble, in its pursuit of Edutainment strives to educate as it entertains. The Ensembles commitment to the preservation and performance of the Negro spiritual has earned the reputation as the authentic voice of the spiritual. The Heritage Ensemble performed its inaugural concert in 1999. Since their inauguration, the Heritage Ensemble has a host of musical experiences to their credit, including the celebrated Opera Illinois production of Porgy and Bess, the 2003 performance of John Rutters Cycle of Spirituals at Carnegie Hall, performances with The Peoria Symphony Orchestra and Peoria Area Civic Chorale, as well as performances at The Chicago Gospel Fest and an historical performance in Paris, Texas. 18 2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9 EducatorsGuide 19 2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9 EducatorsGuide Illinois Central College Performing Arts Center Arts & Communication Department - Associate Dean: Dr. Jeffrey Hoover Manager of PAC: Stephen K. Stone E-Mail: Stephen.stone@icc.edu Address: 1 College Drive East Peoria, IL 61635-0001 Phone: 309/694-5138 Fax: 309/694-5268 Box Office: 309/694-5136 Web Site: www.icc.edu E-Mail: jhoover@icc.edu Every year Illinois Central College presents numerous arts events that are open to the public, including music concerts, plays, dance performances, specialty acts, films, and lectures. Calendar of Events: Available by calling 309/694-5136. Art & Exhibits: Under the direction of Jennifer Costa, three art galleries currently exhibit on the East Peoria campus - The Performing Arts Center Gallery Hours: PAC GALLERY: Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. and performance weekends. GALLERY 305A: Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. GALLERY 1310: Call 309/694-5529 for hours and information. Programs - No admission is charged for the following concerts: ICC Jazz Band, Larry Harms, director, October & March - PAC. ICC Concert Band, Tony Jones, director, December & May - PAC. ICC Concert Choirs, Prince Dorough, director, December & May - PAC. Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Cheri lee Wadsworth Walker, director, November & April. Lecture/Recital Hall, Guitar Night, Michael Hull, director, November & April. ICC Theatre Programs: Call for season ticket prices: Individual ticket price is $7/ regular; $5/seniors & students. 2 main stage and 2 studio productions annually. ICC Dance Programs: Call for season ticket prices. Individual prices are $7/regular; $5/seniors & students. Fall concert in December; Spring concert in April or May. In-Residence Ensemble Events: By arts groups in residence at ICC Performing Arts Center. All concerts are held in the Performing Arts Center. The Prairie Wind Ensemble: Conductor - Robert Sheldon Tickets are $7/regular; $5/seniors & students. Four concerts annually, October, December, March, and May. Heart of Illinois Chorus: Artistic Director - Gena Sommer Tickets are $12. Two concerts annually, November & May. TazWood Dance Company: Artistic Director - Mary Dexter Tickets are $7/regular; $5/seniors & students. Fall concert in December and spring concert in April or May. Philharmonic Chorale: Director - J. Michael Morris Ticket prices are $7/regular, $5/seniors & students. Fall concert in December, and spring concert in April or May. ICC Subscription Series: 5 - 6 performances annually. Call PAC box office for information, 309/694-5136. Most shows are Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. ICC Speech Team: For more information, contact Kari Janecke 309/694-5590. The Hahn-Harris Invitational College Speech Tournament, October. The Charles Rolinski High School Speech Tournament, November. Illinois Intercollegiate Forensic Association, March. Lively Arts: Sponsored by the Student Entertainment Association. Call 309/694-5136 for tickets and 309/694-5201 for information. Travels Through Literature: All programs are held in the Lakeview Museum Conference Room at 7 p.m. For information call 309/694-8558. 20 2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9 EducatorsGuide 21 2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9 EducatorsGuide Jubilee College State Historic Site Site Superintendent: Jim Tucker Address: 11817 Jubilee College Road Brimfield, IL 61517 Phone: 309/243-9489 Public Hours: Wed.-Sun., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (March - October). January through December, open five days a week. Wed.-Sun., 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (November - February). Closed: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Lincolns Birthday, Presidents Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, General Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Educational Programs: The state of Illinois was just 17 years old when Bishop Philander Chase, age 59, came to Peoria and accepted the office of the Episcopal Bishopric of Illinois. Three years later, Chase purchased 2,500 acres of wilderness land 15 miles northwest of Peoria to establish what was to become Jubilee College lighthouse in the wilderness, an economically self-sufficient educational community that would train young men and women to become the future moral U.S. citizens, leaders, developers, and settlers in the south and western U.S. By 1849, construction of all major dwellings and buildings was completed. Following Bishop Chases death in 1852, declining enrollments, deepening debts, and the Civil War forced the closing of the college. From that time on until 1912, several attempts were made to establish schools at Jubilee without success. From 1912 to 1931, Jubilee sat unattended and decaying. In 1931, Dr. George A. Zeller, a prominent Peoria physician purchased the college and approximately 100 acres of the remaining land. Hoping to preserve Jubilee and its history, he donated Jubilee to the State of Illinois. In 1971, Georgeanna Tucker, a nearby resident with local family history dating to the 1830s, began to organize a group of Peoria citizens to save the historic site. Jubilee College, overlooking the Kickapoo valley, is located in the Illinoisan drift--plain, deeply eroded into many complex valley systems, from near-level ridge tops and floodplains to steep slope ravines. Bedrock exposures are numerous and include shale, sandstone, limestone, and coal. The highest elevation is 660 feet. Approximately 350,000 people visit Jubilee College State Historic Site and Jubilee Park each year, viewing the wildlife in their natural setting. Jubilee is home to 95 species of birds, whitetail deer, coyote, wild turkey, raccoons, rabbits, fox, squirrel, and numerous snake species. Annual Special Events: Central Illinois U.S. Border Collie Trials - May 10 & 11, 2008 The Olde English Faire June 21 & 22, 2008 The Jubilee Christmas Program - First Sunday in December for General Public. First Monday in December for senior citizens. Guided Tours & Field Trips: Wed.-Fri., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Length of Tour: 45 minutes - 1 1/2 hours. Cost: Free for school groups; suggested donation, $2 adults, $1 children. Appropriate Grade Levels: Grades 4 - 12. Curriculum Focus: Mid-19th century history. Field Trip Reservations: Please call at least one week in advance. Bus Parking: Parking lots available. ONE ADULT REQUIRED FOR EVERY 1 STUDENTS. Outreach Programs and Visiting Scholars: Jubilee College State Historic Site staff members are not available to visit schools for presentations. The Kids Creative Arts Center Story Teller: Tracey Brownell Phone: 309/674-0137 Web Site: www.kidscreateart.com Public Hours: Generally Mon.-Fri., 9 am - 6 pm, Sat, 10 am - 4 pm. Please call for times. Educational Programs: Drawing, painting, and mixed media classes for ages 2-12 years. Classes also offered in creative movement, baby music, storytelling, and foreign languages. Guided Tours & Field Trips: Classes are offered to groups by reservation. Cost: $75 per hour Appopriate Grade Levels: K - 4. Creative movement classes limited to 15 students. Outreach and Visiting Artist Programs: In-school programs available in storytelling, creative movement, and interactive fairy tales for grades K-4. Reservations: Please call at least two weeks in advance. 22 2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9 EducatorsGuide 2 2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9 EducatorsGuide Know College Department of Theatre and Dance Department Chair: Neil Blackadder Address: Knox College Department of Theatre and Dance Knox College Galesburg, IL 61401 Phone: 309/341-7502 E-Mail: nblackad@knox.edu Tickets: 309/341-7489 (Cindy Wickliffe, Campus Life) Fax: 309/341-7070 Web Site: http://www.knox.edu/theatre Theatre Season: For the 2008 season, the Knox College Department of Theatre and Dance presents the world premiere of the English language translation of Rosa and Blanca by Rebekka Kricheldorf, February 20-23; Hamlet by William Shakespeare, May 7-10; and the Mainstage Dance Concert, May 22-24. Tickets are available in advance or at the door, and are free to all students with school ID; for some shows, seating is limited, and school groups should contact the department two weeks in advance of show date, at 309/341-7502. Secondary education teachers are invited to bring a group to a show and have the students take part in a post show discussion. Contact Liz Carlin-Metz at emetz@knox.edu to schedule a post show discussion. Lakeview Museum of Arts and Sciences Address: 1125 W Lake Avenue Peoria, IL 61614-5985 Phone: 309/686-7000 Fax: 309/686-0280 Web Site: www.lakeview-museum.org Galleries, Book Court and Museum Store 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tues., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. Noon - 4 p.m. Sun. Closed Mon. Museum Offices Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. General Admission: Museum members free. Adults: $6 Gallery only, $4 Planetarium only, $8 Gallery & Planetarium. Seniors: $5 Gallery only, $3.50 Planetarium only, $6.50 Gallery & Planetarium. Students: $4.00 Gallery only, $3.50 Planetarium only, $6.00 Gallery & Planetarium. School Group Rates: $3 Gallery only, $3 Planetarium only, $4.50 Gallery & Planetarium Staff Phone Extensions: 309/686-7000 Exhibition Information #129 Midwest Wild Weather #132 Museum School # 148 Museum Store #123 Picture Person # 119 Planetarium #125 Teacher Workshops #113 Tours #113 School Loan #131 Starlab #132 What to do at the Museum: WITHIN THE EMPERORS GARDEN: THE 10,000 SPRINGS PAVILION March 1, 2008 May 31, 2009 This stunning, 9 foot tall replica of the 10,000 Springs Pavilion in Beijings Forbidden City was given to the Smithsonian Institution by the China Red Sandalwood Museum. It is hand-crafted entirely of sandalwood. Lakeview Museum is the first venue for the Pavilion outside of the Smithsonian. Other Chinese art and culture objects are also on display. ...continued on next page 2 2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9 EducatorsGuide 2 2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9 EducatorsGuide Lakeview Museum of Arts and Sciences (cont.) GROSSOLOGY May 24 September 7, 2008 The Impolite Science of the Human Body! Based on the best-selling book Grossology by Sylvia Branzei, this interactive exhibit explores all the slimy, mushy, oozy, scaly, and stinky gross (yet scientific) things that occur every day in the human body everything you always wanted to know but were too polite to ask! Kids love the gross stuff and adults like the scientific explanations. LAND OF COLOR & ENCHANTMENT: THE SOUTHWESTERN ART COLLECTION OF CHARLES & JEANETTE GILCHRIST WHITE September 20 November 9, 2008 Jeanette Gilchrist White, a Peoria Native, and her husband, Charles, have followed their passion for contemporary Southwestern American Art and built a sizeable and growing collection comprising paintings, prints, sculptures, textiles, and jewelry. This collection represents the wide range of subject matter and styles typical of the artists working since the 1950s. PICASSO, MATISSE, CHAGALL November 22, 2008 - MARCH 19, 2009 Three of the most important artists of the early 20th century were Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Marc Chagall. All three were skilled painters and printmakers; all dramatically influenced the course of art and how we see the world. This exhibit features works on paper by all three artists, all lent by a private collector in central Illinois. AUSTINE: POLAGEPAINTINGS IN POLARIZED LIGHT March 28 June 7, 2009 Polage is an art form invented by Austine Wood-Comarow. This colorful artwork is made with no pigment of any kind. Just as a prism breaks white light into a brilliant rainbow, Austines materialscelulose and polarizing filterscreate her palette of pure light colors. Polage is painting with light. ILLINOIS FOLK ART GALLERY On-going exhibits Decoys, ceramics, pottery, paintings, quilts, and Illinois coverlets demonstrate the versatility and talent of 19th and 20th century folk artists. The museum will be happy to work with any teachers on specifics regarding the state learning goals with our educational programs. GALLERY SCHOOL TOURS AND PLANETARIUM We guide your class through exhibitions, Discovery Center, and Planetarium with the age and grade level of the students in mind. What Does It Cost? Tours or Planetarium shows reserved in advanced are $3 for Gallery and Discovery Center; $3 per person for Planetarium, with a $70 minimum for the Planetarium. Groups without a reservation will be charged regular admission. Combination Gallery/Planetarium fee is $4.50 each. Other groups (church, Scouts, clubs, etc.) of 15 or more get a 10% discount off the general admission rate when the admission is paid with one check. When Can We Visit? Gallery tours for schools are conducted Tuesdays - Fridays. Planetarium shows are available Mondays - Fridays. To ensure that a safe and reasonable number of students are in the Museum at any time, RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE by calling 309/686-7000, ext. 113. Teachers may do self-tours, but advance notice is still necessary. Groups arriving without a reservation may be turned away because of overcrowding in the Galleries. How Do I Make Reservations? To schedule a tour for groups of 15 or more, call 309/686-7000 ext. 113. Please make reservations AT LEAST TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE. After receiving your reservation request, we will contact you regarding availability. The reservation form can also be printed electronically from our website: www.lakeview-museum.org. Payment is due upon arrival. Cancellations must be in writing (return reservation form with cancel written on it) or a cancellation fee will be charged. ILLINOIS WILDLIFE Wildlife Rehabilitator and Educator Marge Bjorklund presents her furry and feathered friends in a fascinating program featuring wild birds of prey and woodland mammals native to the area. Marge also shares the natural history and stories of her animals. The goal of this program is to teach respect for our native wildlife as well as to educate about the individual animals. MIDWEST WILD WEATHER Bring the science behind the weather into your school. Hands on exhibits, live presentations, books, and videos are available for grades 4 - 8. $3.50/week and transportation of exhibits to your school. Includes 8 - 10 interactive exhibits, teachers guide and weather demo presented by our education staff. EARN CPDU & CEU CREDITS AT LAKEVIEW MUSEUM! Workshops and classes are offered at the Museum that meet this purpose; these will be publicized at a later time. Courses cover fine art, hands-on sciences, astronomy, weather, cultural studies, inter-disciplinary studies, Starlab, and telescope training. Districts or schools may schedule in-service training at the museum or at their own locations when feasible. ...continued on next page 2 2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9 EducatorsGuide 2 2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9 EducatorsGuide Lakeview Museum of Arts and Sciences (cont.) SCHOOL LOAN If you would like to preview kits, please call for an appointment by phoning 309/686- 7000, ext. 131. The School loan Program has been circulating unique educational resource materials to the Peoria area since 1972. The Lakeview Museum Educators Guide and School loan Center catalogs are available online at www.lakeview- museum. org. School loan requests may be emailed to: schoolloan@lakeview- museum.org - or - complete the request form located in the school loan catalog and fax it to us at 309/686-0280. Any educator may borrow resource kits. This includes home-schoolers, school teachers, scout group leaders, Picture Persons, and educators at senior care facilities, park districts, libraries, or community centers. Student teachers should list their supervisory teacher on the request farm. Resource kits cover a variety of topics: Sciences, Cultural Studies, and Fine Arts. Kits may contain specimens, models, videotapes, filmstrips, teaching guides, and much more. Confirmation of written requests and more request forms will be mailed back to you. Please allow two weeks for processing your request. PLANETARIUM: Science education in the Planetarium includes regular shows for the family and reserved shows for schools and groups. Grade level follows the title. POWERDOME: Lakeview Museum installed new cutting-edge planetarium equipment at the end of 2007. The following shows are available as full-dome experiences. Call (309) 686-7000 ext. 113 for more information. ZULA PATROL: UNDER THE WEATHER (PS 2) Based on a popular television show, this show features the Zula Patrol embarking on an expedition to collect weather samples from the planet Zula and attempting to thwart Dark Truders designs to rule the Universe. (23 min.) AMAZING ASTRONOMERS OF ANTIQUITY (-12) Astronomers and their discoveries throughout the millennia: from Ancient Egypt to the Middle Ages. (21 min.) BLACK HOLES (-12) All about one of the universes most mysterious kind of objects, including some of the most intense visual effects ever created on the subject. Narrated by John de Lancie (Q from Star Trek). (37 min.) DAWN OF THE SPACE AGE (-12) Re-live the excitement of the early days of space exploration, from the launch of the first artificial satellite sputnik, to the magnificent lunar landings and privately operated space flights. (41 min.) HUBBLE VISION 2 (-12) This show features exciting Hubble images woven into an engaging story of cosmic exploration, bringing the wonders of the universe to audiences everywhere. A fascinating tour of the cosmos from Earth orbit. (30 min.) TIMESPACE (-12) TimeSpace transports audiences across the Universe over 14 billion years to see and experience the Big Bang, the Doom of the Dinosaurs, the sudden appearance of Halleys Comet in the Yucat

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