{"id":8,"date":"2024-01-31T15:31:42","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T15:31:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/dodgepac-new\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2024-10-01T14:07:30","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T14:07:30","slug":"coming-attractions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/dodge-performing-arts-center\/coming-attractions\/","title":{"rendered":"Coming Attractions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-8\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-8-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-8-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-event-container\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-event-row\"><div>  <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-03\/NEW-High-school-choral-festival-promo.jpg\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"Promotional flyer for the St. Mary\u2019s College High School Choral Festival on April 8, 2026, at 7:30 PM, featuring images of singing students and event sponsor logos.\" class=\"restpac-events\" \/>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-text\"><h2> St. Mary\u2019s College High School Choral Festival, April 8<\/h2><strong>April 8, 2026, 7:30 &ndash; 9 p.m.<\/strong><p>Join us for an inspiring evening of choral music as St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland welcomes singers from across the Tri-County area for the High School Choral Festival Concert.&hellip;<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/events\/st-marys-college-high-school-choral-festival-april-8\">Learn more about this Event &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-event-row\"><div>  <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-03\/RAMTIN-PHOTO-OPTION-2-smaller.jpg\" width=\"879\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"A person with short dark hair and a light grey shirt sits with arms crossed on a table covered by an orange cloth, with colorful objects in the background.\" class=\"restpac-events\" \/>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-text\"><h2>Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Alumni Scholar Lecture: Ramtin Arablouei &#039;05 presents &quot;Storytelling In The Age of Slop&quot;<\/h2><strong>April 9, 2026, 4:40 &ndash; 5:40 p.m.<\/strong><p>The Phi Beta Kappa Zeta Chapter of Maryland at St. Mary's College of Maryland is pleased to welcome Ramtin Arablouei '05 back to campus as part of an alumni scholar visit to give a public lecture in addition to meeting with several classes.&hellip;<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/events\/2022-10-20\/phi-beta-kappa-visiting-alumni-scholar-lecture-ramtin-arablouei-05-presents\">Learn more about this Event &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-event-row\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-text\"><h2>Community Time Student Recitals<\/h2><strong>April 16, 2026, 11:30 a.m. &ndash; 12:20 p.m.<\/strong><p>Community Time Student Recitals - SMCM students perform musical selections they have studied this semester.\nThursday, April 16\nTuesday, April 21\nThursday, April 23\nTuesday, April 28\nThursday, April 30\nDodge Performing Arts Center Recital Hall @ 11:30 a.m.&nbsp;\n&nbsp;<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/events\/community-time-student-recitals-0\">Learn more about this Event &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-event-row\"><div>  <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-03\/Faculty-Jazz-concert-promo2.jpg\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"A jazz ensemble performs on stage; a flutist, saxophonist, bassist, and drummer are visible, each reading sheet music from stands.\" class=\"restpac-events\" \/>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-text\"><h2>SMCM Jazz Combo Concert, April 16<\/h2><strong>April 16, 2026, 7 &ndash; 9 p.m.<\/strong><p>St. Mary's College of Maryland Jazz Combo featuring talented student musicians in an intimate setting.\nNancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center - Recital Hall\nThursday, April 16 @ 7 p.m.\nThis event is free and open to the public.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/events\/smcm-jazz-combo-concert-april-16\">Learn more about this Event &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-event-row\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-text\"><h2>Community Time Student Recitals<\/h2><strong>April 21, 2026, 11:30 a.m. &ndash; 12:20 p.m.<\/strong><p>Community Time Student Recitals - SMCM students perform musical selections they have studied this semester.\nThursday, April 16\nTuesday, April 21\nThursday, April 23\nTuesday, April 28\nThursday, April 30\nDodge Performing Arts Center Recital Hall @ 11:30 a.m.&nbsp;\n&nbsp;<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/events\/community-time-student-recitals-0\">Learn more about this Event &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-event-row\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-text\"><h2>Community Time Student Recitals<\/h2><strong>April 23, 2026, 11:30 a.m. &ndash; 12:20 p.m.<\/strong><p>Community Time Student Recitals - SMCM students perform musical selections they have studied this semester.\nThursday, April 16\nTuesday, April 21\nThursday, April 23\nTuesday, April 28\nThursday, April 30\nDodge Performing Arts Center Recital Hall @ 11:30 a.m.&nbsp;\n&nbsp;<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/events\/community-time-student-recitals-0\">Learn more about this Event &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-event-row\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-text\"><h2>St. Mary&#039;s Singers Concert, April 24<\/h2><strong>April 24, 2026, 7 &ndash; 9 p.m.<\/strong><p>St. Mary's Singers, under the direction of Professor Brittany Chanell Johnso,n present their Spring 2026 choral concert\nNancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center - Concert Hall\nFriday, April 24 @ 7 p.m.\nThis event is free and open to the public - no tickets required.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/events\/st-marys-singers-concert-april-24\">Learn more about this Event &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-event-row\"><div>  <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-03\/Apr-2026-Ticket-Graphic--1-.png\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" alt=\"Poster for &quot;Salute to the States&quot; concert by Cosmic Symphony, celebrating 250 years of American history and honoring the military; free event, donations accepted.\" class=\"restpac-events\" \/>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-text\"><h2>COSMIC Symphony presents Salute to the States<\/h2><strong>April 26, 2026, 3 &ndash; 5 p.m.<\/strong><p class=\"regRequired\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-ticket\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Advanced registration is required for this event<\/p><p>COSMIC Symphony is thrilled to present \u201cSalute to the States,\u201d a festive performance celebrating 250 years of American History! As always, these concerts are presented free of charge with no tickets required, and donations are greatly appreciated.&nbsp;Free ticket registration required&nbsp;&nbsp;Sponsored in part by:&nbsp;Rural Maryland Council, Oracle America, Inc., Maryland State Arts Council, St. Mary\u2019s County Arts Council, Arts Council&hellip;<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/events\/cosmic-symphony-presents-salute-states\">Learn more about this Event &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-event-row\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-text\"><h2>Community Time Student Recitals<\/h2><strong>April 28, 2026, 11:30 a.m. &ndash; 12:20 p.m.<\/strong><p>Community Time Student Recitals - SMCM students perform musical selections they have studied this semester.\nThursday, April 16\nTuesday, April 21\nThursday, April 23\nTuesday, April 28\nThursday, April 30\nDodge Performing Arts Center Recital Hall @ 11:30 a.m.&nbsp;\n&nbsp;<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/events\/community-time-student-recitals-0\">Learn more about this Event &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-event-row\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-text\"><h2>Community Time Student Recitals<\/h2><strong>April 30, 2026, 11:30 a.m. &ndash; 12:20 p.m.<\/strong><p>Community Time Student Recitals - SMCM students perform musical selections they have studied this semester.\nThursday, April 16\nTuesday, April 21\nThursday, April 23\nTuesday, April 28\nThursday, April 30\nDodge Performing Arts Center Recital Hall @ 11:30 a.m.&nbsp;\n&nbsp;<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/events\/community-time-student-recitals-0\">Learn more about this Event &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-event-row\"><div>  <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-02\/BalletAmerica.jpg\" width=\"504\" height=\"504\" alt=\"Promotional graphic for Ballet Caliente&#039;s &quot;America the Beautiful,&quot; scheduled for May 2, 2026, with a mountain background and red, white, and blue patriotic design elements.\" class=\"restpac-events\" \/>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-text\"><h2>Ballet Caliente&#039;s America the Beautiful<\/h2><strong>May 2, 2026, 3 &ndash; 5 p.m.<\/strong><p class=\"paidEvent\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-dollar-sign\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> This is a paid event<\/p><p>Ballet Caliente is proud to announce our end of year Recital, America the Beautiful!Join us on May 2 (3:00pm) at Dodge Performing Arts Center as Ballet Caliente showcases our up-and-coming ballerinas in their recital America the Beautiful. Our youngest dancers will delight in beautiful costumes while presenting their ballet skills and technique on the stage. This recital encapsulates the beauty of our great country, and will highlight our Pre,&hellip;<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/events\/ballet-calientes-america-beautiful\">Learn more about this Event &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-event-row\"><div>  <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-02\/BalletIsland.png\" width=\"504\" height=\"504\" alt=\"Rocky coastline with waves in the foreground and mountains in the background. Text reads, \u201cBallet Caliente\u2019s THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND, May 2, 2026.\u201d.\" class=\"restpac-events\" \/>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-text\"><h2>Ballet Caliente&#039;s This Land is Your Land<\/h2><strong>May 2, 2026, 6 &ndash; 8 p.m.<\/strong><p class=\"paidEvent\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-dollar-sign\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> This is a paid event<\/p><p>Ballet Caliente is proud to announce our end of year Recital, This Land is Your Land!Join us on May 2 (6:00pm) at Dodge Performing Arts Center as Ballet Caliente showcases our up-and-coming ballerinas in their recital This Land is Your Land. Our youngest dancers will delight in beautiful costumes while presenting their ballet skills and technique on the stage. This recital encapsulates the beauty of our great country, and will highlight our Pre,&hellip;<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/events\/ballet-calientes-land-your-land\">Learn more about this Event &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-event-row\"><div>  <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-02\/Happiness-Ballet-promo.jpg\" width=\"504\" height=\"504\" alt=\"A ballet dancer in a patriotic costume poses in front of a stylized American flag graphic with text: &quot;Ballet Caliente Presents In Pursuit of Happiness, June 5 &amp; 6, 2026.\" class=\"restpac-events\" \/>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-text\"><h2>Ballet Caliente presents In Pursuit of Happiness <\/h2><strong>June 5, 2026, 6 &ndash; 8 p.m.<\/strong><p class=\"paidEvent\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-dollar-sign\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> This is a paid event<\/p><p>Ballet Caliente is proud to announce our Culminating Event performance of&nbsp;In Pursuit of Happiness!Join us on June 5 &amp; 6 at Dodge Performing Arts Center as Ballet Caliente performs In Pursuit of Happiness, a new ballet centering around the ideals of Life, Liberty, Freedom and Happiness, and their appearance in the timeline of American cultural and historical milestones. The work unfolds through vignettes depicting the birth of a nation&hellip;<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/events\/ballet-caliente-presents-pursuit-happiness\">Learn more about this Event &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-event-row\"><div>  <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-02\/Happiness-Ballet-promo.jpg\" width=\"504\" height=\"504\" alt=\"A ballet dancer in a patriotic costume poses in front of a stylized American flag graphic with text: &quot;Ballet Caliente Presents In Pursuit of Happiness, June 5 &amp; 6, 2026.\" class=\"restpac-events\" \/>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-text\"><h2>Ballet Caliente presents In Pursuit of Happiness <\/h2><strong>June 6, 2026, 6 &ndash; 8 p.m.<\/strong><p class=\"paidEvent\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-dollar-sign\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> This is a paid event<\/p><p>Ballet Caliente is proud to announce our Culminating Event performance of&nbsp;In Pursuit of Happiness!Join us on June 5 &amp; 6 at Dodge Performing Arts Center as Ballet Caliente performs In Pursuit of Happiness, a new ballet centering around the ideals of Life, Liberty, Freedom and Happiness, and their appearance in the timeline of American cultural and historical milestones. The work unfolds through vignettes depicting the birth of a nation&hellip;<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/events\/ballet-caliente-presents-pursuit-happiness\">Learn more about this Event &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-event-row\"><div>  <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-03\/TWJs-Napa.jpeg\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" alt=\"Three women pose together in casual clothing against a plain, light-colored background. Two are standing and one is seated in the center. The image is in black and white.\" class=\"restpac-events\" \/>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-text\"><h2>The Wailin&#039; Jennys<\/h2><strong>Sept. 5, 2026, 7 &ndash; 9 p.m.<\/strong><p class=\"paidEvent\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-dollar-sign\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> This is a paid event<\/p><p>&nbsp;Starting as a happy accident of solo singer\/songwriters getting together for a one-time-only performance at a tiny guitar shop in Winnipeg, Manitoba, The Wailin\u2019 Jennys have grown over the years into one of today\u2019s most beloved international folk acts. Founding members Moody and Mehta along with Taos-based Masse continue to create some of the most exciting music on the folk-roots scene, stepping up their musical game with each&hellip;<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/events\/wailin-jennys\">Learn more about this Event &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>St. Mary\u2019s College High School Choral Festival, April 8April 8, 2026, 7:30 &ndash; 9 p.m.Join us for an inspiring evening of choral music as St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland welcomes singers from across the Tri-County area for the High School Choral Festival Concert.&hellip;Learn more about this Event &raquo; Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Alumni Scholar Lecture:<a class=\"tribe-events-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/dodge-performing-arts-center\/coming-attractions\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" > Find out more &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":245,"featured_media":7,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"full-width-content","footnotes":""},"class_list":{"0":"post-8","1":"page","2":"type-page","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"entry"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/dodge-performing-arts-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/dodge-performing-arts-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/dodge-performing-arts-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/dodge-performing-arts-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/245"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/dodge-performing-arts-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/dodge-performing-arts-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/dodge-performing-arts-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/dodge-performing-arts-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}