{"376681":{"#nid":"376681","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Annual Tech Arts Festival set for Feb. 18 - Mar. 7","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech will host the third annual Tech Arts Festival, a showcase of the creative spirit through student, faculty, and guest performances, events, and exhibitions, from \u003Cstrong\u003EFebruary 18 \u2013 March 7, 2015\u003C\/strong\u003E. Music, dance, theatre, digital, literary and visual arts flourish at the technological research university, inspiring and reflecting research and education.\u0026nbsp; The Festival includes works that showcase the convergence of art and technology, and also works that are solely artistic in nature.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;Among the many highlights of the Festival are the Guthman Musical Instrument Competition, DramaTech Theatre\u2019s production of Steve Yockey\u2019s \u003Cem\u003ECartoon\u003C\/em\u003E, talks by artist Marc Bamuthi Joseph and \u003Cem\u003ERadioLab\u2019s\u003C\/em\u003E Jad Abumrad, \u003Cem\u003EWitches\u2019 Night Off\u003C\/em\u003E - a cabaret with Jennifer Holliday and the cast of \u003Cem\u003EWicked\u003C\/em\u003E, and performances by dancer Jonah Bokaer, TAP-A-CE-TIC, Georgia Tech School of Music ensembles, and fiddlers Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy. \u0026nbsp;Art exhibitions include the Clough Art Crawl, the Sounds of Atlanta, Student View, \u003Cem\u003EDeliberation\u003C\/em\u003E from Dashboard\u2019s \u003Cem\u003EDialogue: Conflict\/Resolution\u003C\/em\u003E, and A Gathering of Continents \u2013 A Rare Exhibit of Joan Blaeu\u2019s \u003Cem\u003EGrooten Atlas\u003C\/em\u003E. The Festival will be held at venues across the Georgia Tech campus.\u0026nbsp; A brief schedule follows; please arts.gatech.edu for a detailed listing.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPerformances and events slated for the TechArts Festival include:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESounds of Atlanta\u003C\/strong\u003E - A multi-sensory exhibit of sound and visual art, the culmination of a year-long residency with GT students and Grammy-nominated recording and mixing engineer KY Engineerin\u2019. Special guest: the Viewpoints AI Installation \u2013 the virtual dance partner that learns to improvise dance with you in real time. Bring a smartphone and headphones. Ferst Center. Free.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003ECartoon\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E- This Steve Yockey dark comedy is a fast and furious fable about violence -- both the cartoon and real-life kind. Presentedby the GT student theatre DramaTech. Ticket required. DramaTech. Feb. 19-21.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EDeliberation \u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPanel Discussion\u003C\/strong\u003E- As part of a citywide exhibition exploring conflict and resolution, artist Ruth Stanford has sandblasted the grand jury testimony from the Ferguson\/Michael Brown case onto the exterior of a police car, on view in the Ferst Center Plaza. Panel discussion. Free. Ferst Center. Feb. 19.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOpen Mic Night\u003C\/strong\u003E by Musicians Network. Free. Under the Couch, Student Center. Every Thursday Feb. 19 and 26, March 5.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGuthman Musical Instrument Competition\u003C\/strong\u003E \u2013 An annual event to find the world\u2019s best new ideas in musicality, design and engineering. Also featured is the Guthman Student Design Challenge. Free. Klaus Atrium. Feb. 20.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGTDA Swing Dance\u003C\/strong\u003E \u2013 This 1920s-themed event swings to the sounds of The Savoy Kings with Charleston and costume competitions. Open to all ages with admission charge. \u0026nbsp;Student Center Ballroom. Feb. 20.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJonah Bokaer: \u003Cem\u003EWhy Patterns\u003C\/em\u003E and \u003Cem\u003ERecess\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \u2013 \u003Cem\u003EFerst Center Presents \u003C\/em\u003Eseriesperformance featuring dancer\/choreographer Jonah Bokaer and company. \u003Cem\u003EWhy Patterns\u003C\/em\u003E begins with a single ping-pong ball triggering four dancers and hundreds of balls dropping in controlled chaos. Also featured is Bokaer\u0027s \u003Cem\u003ERecess\u003C\/em\u003E. Ticket required. Ferst Center. Feb. 21.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKhayaal 2015\u003C\/strong\u003E - The GT student group Aarohi presents a South Asian classical music festival promoting the art and culture of South Asia. Ticket required. Academy of Medicine. Feb. 21.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETAP-A-CE-TIC LIVE\u003C\/strong\u003E dance performance by an extraordinary troupe of tappers. Ticket required. Ferst Center. Feb. 22.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMaster Class with Choreographer Jonah Bokaer\u003C\/strong\u003E \u2013 Free. Ferst Center. Feb. 23.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDramaTech play reading of \u003Cem\u003EEmpty Rooms \u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u2013 Annie Harrision\u2019s new play about a woman in the tech industry. Hall Building Room 102. Free. Feb. 24.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGeorgia Tech Jazz Ensemble\u003C\/strong\u003E pays homage to the Big Band era with guest vocalist Taryn Newborn and swing dancers from the Georgia Tech Dance Association. Free. Ferst Center. Feb. 24.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMcEver Poetry Reading - Visiting Poets Nguyen Phan Que Mai, Bruce Weigl, and Bruce McEver\u003C\/strong\u003E in a poetry reading presented by Poetry@Tech. Free. Kress Auditorium, Robert C. William Paper Museum. Feb 26.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGeorgia Tech Symphonic, Concert and Percussion Ensembles\u003C\/strong\u003E - Enjoy an evening of \u201cA Little Jazz.\u201d\u0026nbsp; Free. Ferst Center. Feb. 26\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA Gathering of Continents - A Rare Exhibit of Georgia Tech\u0027s Deluxe Editions of Joan Blaeu\u0027s \u003Cem\u003EGrooten Atlas\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E, \u003C\/em\u003Epresented by Georgia Tech\u2019s Price Gilbert Memorial Library, the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, and the Robert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking. Opening Feb. 27.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EConcert: Chicken Dinner Faceplant, Naan Violence, Dolly Llama, Daniel Hearn \u003C\/strong\u003E\u2013Tickets at Door. Free with Buzzcard.\u0026nbsp; Under the Couch, Student Center.Feb. 27\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELet\u2019s Try This\u003C\/strong\u003E \u2013 Tech\u2019s comedy improv troupe performs an entirely unscripted show complete with lights, sound, costumes, props, and an improvised set based on audience suggestions. Free. DramaTech. Feb. 27\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe \u003Cstrong\u003EGeorgia Tech Symphony Orchestra and Choirs\u003C\/strong\u003E present Mendelssohn\u0027s \u0022Symphony-Cantata,\u201d Lobgesang (Hymn of Praise).\u0026nbsp; Free. Ferst Center. March 1.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWitches\u2019 Night Off \u2013 A \u003Cem\u003EWicked\u003C\/em\u003E Cabaret\u003C\/strong\u003E - Members of the national touring company of WICKED host this evening which includes a guest performance by Tony and Grammy Award winner Jennifer Holliday. GT choral group Infinite Harmony also performs. Proceeds benefit Broadway Cares\/Equity Fights AIDS and Joining Hearts, Inc. Ticket required. Ferst Center. March 2.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA Conversation with artist Jeff Mather - \u003C\/strong\u003EA conversation with Drew Charter\u0026nbsp;School\u2019s STEAM Artist-in-Residence Jeff Mather and guests. Mather\u0026nbsp;is a site sculptor, a community-based public artist and a teaching artist. Free. Ferst Center. March 3.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA Conversation with Marc Bamuthi Joseph - \u003C\/strong\u003EOne of America\u2019s vital voices in performance, arts education, and artistic curation, Joseph presents scenes from his show \u201cthe break\/s,\u201d discusses the community-based outdoor festival LIFE IS LIVING, and shares research from his recent travels to South Africa for his new show about soccer: \/peh LO tah\/.\u0026nbsp; Free. Ferst Center. March 4.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAn Evening with RadioLab\u2019s Jad Abumrad\u003C\/strong\u003E - The host of NPR\u2019s \u003Cstrong\u003ERadiolab \u003C\/strong\u003Ediscusses science, storytelling and \u201cgut churn\u201d in this evening that explores the secrets of creative success. The first offering in GT\u2019s new distinguished speaker series \u003Cem\u003EArts in Conversation.\u003C\/em\u003E Ticket required. Ferst Center. March 5.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EClough Art Crawl\u003C\/strong\u003E - Opening event featuring GT student artwork and performances. Free. Clough Commons. March. 5.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWREK\u2019s Sci Fi Lab\u003C\/strong\u003E presents \u003Cstrong\u003EA Night in the Lab\u003C\/strong\u003E - A regular offering on WREK, Sci Fi Lab covers the best in science fiction, from movies and television to literature and actual science. This performance will be recorded live. Free. Ferst Center. March 6.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ES.T.E.A.M. Expo\u003C\/strong\u003E - The Georgia Tech Society of Black Engineers hosts an expo on how engineering and technology enhance the arts, and to show the creativity and ingenuity that is required in ground-breaking technology. Register at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/goo.gl\/Fih2PX\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/goo.gl\/Fih2PX\u003C\/a\u003E . March 7.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENatalie MacMaster \u0026amp; Donnell Leahy\u003C\/strong\u003E - Two of the world\u2019s most celebrated fiddlers in a whirlwind of Celtic music, dance and song. Ticket required. Ferst Center. March 7.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVisual Arts Exhibitions slated during the TechArts Festival include: \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003ESounds of Atlanta\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E - GT Students explore local neighborhoods through sound and visual art working with artist in residence KY Engineerin\u2019. Opening reception Feb. 18, then open daily. Free. \u0026nbsp;Ferst Center.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EStudent View\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E \u2013\u003C\/em\u003E Students in the GT Writing and Communications Program connect to the curriculum through visual and digital art and music. Opening reception Feb. 20, then open daily. Free. Ferst Center.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EClough Art Crawl\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u2013 The annual showcase of student artwork features a wide array of visual arts, spoken word and music performances. Opening reception and performances Feb. 26, then open daily. Free. Clough Commons.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EDeliberation\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E-As part of a citywide exhibition exploring conflict and resolution, artist Ruth Stanford has sandblasted the grand jury testimony from the Ferguson\/Michael Brown case onto the exterior of a police car displayed in the Ferst Center Plaza. Free. Panel discussion in Ferst Center Feb. 24.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA Gathering of Continents - A Rare Exhibit of Georgia Tech\u0027s Deluxe Editions of Joan Blaeu\u0027s \u003Cem\u003EGrooten Atlas\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E, \u003C\/em\u003Epresented byGeorgia Tech\u2019s Price Gilbert Memorial Library and the Robert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking. Opening Feb. 27.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECLASSES\u003Cbr \/\u003E Master Class with Choreographer Jonah Bokaer\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFeb. 23, 7 pm, Ferst Center. Free\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EClasses at Paper and Clay\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E in the Student Center:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPaper and Clay events require registration at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/techstuff2.gatech.edu\/\u0022 title=\u0022http:\/\/techstuff2.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/techstuff2.gatech.edu\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPottery Wheel Intro\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Feb. 20 \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; 12-2 pm\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeginner\u0027s Sewing \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Feb 21 and 28\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; 1-3 pm\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlterations 101\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Feb 28 and March 7 \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; 4-6 pm\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStained Glass \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Feb 22 and March 1 \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; 1-4 pm\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA detailed schedule of performance and exhibit times and locations is available at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.arts.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ewww.arts.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETickets\u003C\/strong\u003E:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDramaTech\u2019s \u003Cem\u003ECartoon\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003C\/em\u003EDramaTech Box Office - 404-894-3481 \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.dramatech.org\u0022\u003Ewww.dramatech.org\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJonah Bokaer, TAP-A-CE-TIC, Witches\u2019 Night Off, Jad Abumrad, \u003Cbr \/\u003E Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003EFerst Center Box Office - 404-894-9600 \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.ferstcenter.org\u0022\u003Ewww.ferstcenter.org\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGT Swing Dance\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003Ewww.\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.gtda.gtorg.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Egtda.gtorg.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKhayaal 2015\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.khayaalmusic.com\/tickets\u0022\u003Ewww.khayaalmusic.com\/tickets\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll events and programs are subject to change, and additional events will be included at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.arts.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ewww.arts.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp; Most events and exhibitions are free and open to the public. Please check \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.arts.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ewww.arts.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E for the latest Festival schedule. Festival information and directions are also available at the Box Office in the GT Student Center and in the Ferst Center throughout the festival.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;The TechArts Festival is sponsored by the Georgia Tech Office of the Provost, the Arts Advisory Board, the Council of the Arts and the Office of the Arts.\u0026nbsp; Exploring the arts through events and activities, academic instruction, research, community partnerships and outreach demonstrates Georgia Tech\u2019s commitment to the arts as an important part of its strategic plan. For more information please call the Office of the Arts at 404-894-2787\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech will host the third annual Tech Arts Festival, a showcase of the creative spirit through student, faculty, and guest performances, events, and exhibitions, from February 18 \u2013 March 7, 2015."}],"uid":"27780","created_gmt":"2015-02-10 15:34:16","changed_gmt":"2016-10-08 03:01:46","author":"Stephanie Lee","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2015-02-10T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2015-02-10T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"374731":{"id":"374731","type":"image","title":"TechArts Festival logo small","body":null,"created":"1449246194","gmt_created":"2015-12-04 16:23:14","changed":"1475894382","gmt_changed":"2016-10-08 02:39:42","alt":"TechArts Festival logo small","file":{"fid":"75154","name":"techarts_festival_logosmall2.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/techarts_festival_logosmall2.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/techarts_festival_logosmall2.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":112986,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/techarts_festival_logosmall2.jpg?itok=eVrnCCMZ"}}},"media_ids":["374731"],"groups":[],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"42891","name":"Georgia Tech Arts"},{"id":"42911","name":"Education"},{"id":"42921","name":"Exhibitions"},{"id":"42931","name":"Performances"},{"id":"42941","name":"Art Research"},{"id":"42951","name":"Student Art"},{"id":"148","name":"Music and Music Technology"}],"keywords":[{"id":"64641","name":"arts@tech"},{"id":"118301","name":"Tech Arts Festival"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EOffice of the Arts\u003Cbr \/\u003E404-894-2787\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["Stephanie.lee@arts.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}