CANYON, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – West Texas A&M University released the calendar of events, art exhibitions, concerts and recitals, dance pieces, and theatrical and operatic performances for the 2023-2024 WT Arts Season. The dozens of events are expected to be open to both on and off-campus audiences with the aim of providing world-class entertainment.

“This season will show the sheer breadth of talent exhibited by our students and faculty,” said Anne Medlock-Ely, head of the Department of Art, Theatre and Dance. “Audiences will find something to love throughout the year among our stunning art exhibitions, wide-ranging theatrical productions and thrilling dance performances.”

Multiple events on the arts calendar, noted officials, will be exclusive activities for members of The Arts at WT: A Subscription Series, though memberships are still available for purchase.

The schedule released for the season, covering events from August 2023 through May 2024, included:

August 2023

• Aug. 21 to Sept. 30: Marcus Melton faculty art exhibition; Dord Fitz Formal Gallery; opening reception 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 7; free;
• Aug. 29: Fall Music Faculty Showcase; 7:30 p.m.; Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall; free;

September 2023

• Sept. 28 to Oct. 8: “Once Upon a Mattress” musical theatre performance; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28 to 30 and Oct. 5 to 7 and 2:30 p.m. Oct. 8; Branding Iron Theatre; tickets $16 adults, $12 seniors and students, free for WT students, faculty and staff with Buff Gold Card;
• Sept. 28: Opera Cowgirls, open to members of The Arts at WT: A Subscription Series;

October 2023

• Oct. 5 to 28: Katie Tuttle Master of Fine Arts exhibition; Dord Fitz Formal Gallery; opening reception 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 5; free;
• Oct. 6: WT Symphony Orchestra concert; 7:30 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; free;
• Oct. 19: WT fall choir concert; 7:30 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; free;
• Oct. 26: Live Cinema screening of Buster Keaton’s “The General” with newly composed score by Dr. B.J. Brooks, open to members of The Arts at WT: A Subscription Series;
• Oct. 26 to Nov. 5: “She Kills Monsters” theatre performance; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 to 28 and Nov. 2 to 4, and 2:30 p.m. Oct. 29 and Nov. 5; Happy State Bank Studio Theatre; tickets $12 adults, $8 seniors and students, free for WT students, faculty and staff with Buff Gold Card;
• Oct. 29: Live Cinema screening of Buster Keaton’s “The General”; 3 p.m.; La Rita Performing Arts Theatre, 311 Denrock Ave. in Dalhart; free; 806-244-6222;
• Oct. 31: WT Concert and Symphonic Band concerts; 6 and 8 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; free;

November 2023

• Nov. 2 to Dec. 2: Chasely Matmanivong Master of Fine Arts exhibition; Dord Fitz Formal Gallery; opening reception 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 2; free;
• Nov. 3: Harrington String Quartet “Ravishing” concert; 7:30 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; tickets $20;
• Nov. 5: WT Horn Choir concert; 7:30 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; free;
• Nov. 7: WT Percussion Ensemble concert; 7:30 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; free;
• Nov. 9: WT Jazz Bands concert; 7:30 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; free;
• Nov. 12: WT Brass Choir concert; 7:30 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; free;
• Nov. 16 to 19: “Falling into Dance” dance concert; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 to 18 and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 19; tickets $12 adults, $8 seniors and students, free for WT students, faculty and staff with Buff Gold Card;
• Nov. 29: WT Concert and Symphonic Band concerts; 6 and 8 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; free;
• Nov. 30 and Dec. 1: “Amahl and the Night Visitors” opera performance; 7:30 p.m.; Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex Recital Hall; tickets $10;

December 2023

• Dec. 2: WT Chamber Singers Christmas concert; 7:30 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; free;
• Dec. 3: “Music of the Christmas Season” concert; 4 and 7 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; free, but tickets required;
• Dec. 7 to 23: Fall Bachelor of Fine Arts exhibition; Dord Fitz Formal Gallery; opening reception 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 7; free;

January 2024

• Jan. 16 to March 19: WT Art Faculty exhibition; Dord Fitz Formal Gallery; opening reception 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 1; free;
• Jan. 26: WT Faculty Grand recital; 7:30 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; free;
• Jan. 27: “Out of this World” Opera Gala; 6 p.m. cocktails, 7 p.m. dinner and entertainment; Legacy Hall in the Jack B. Kelley Student Center; $100 each, sponsorships available;

February 2024

• Feb. 4: WT choirs and Symphonic Band concert; 7:30 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; free;
• Feb. 8 to 18: “She Loves Me” musical theatre performance; 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8 to 10 and 15 to 17 and 2:30 p.m. Feb. 18; Happy State Bank Studio Theatre; tickets $16 adults, $12 seniors and students, free for WT students, faculty and staff with Buff Gold Card;
• Feb. 15: “Journey of a Lifetime” spotlight on Study Abroad trip to South Africa, open to members of The Arts at WT: A Subscription Series;
• Feb. 17: WT Symphony Orchestra concert; 7:30 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; free;
• Feb. 23: Harrington String Quartet “Sumptuous” concert; 5 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; tickets $20;

March 2024

• March 3: WT Concert Band concert; 7:30 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; free;
• March 7: “Dances from the Heart” dance concert, open to members of The Arts at WT: A Subscription Series;
• March 21 to April 27: WT Art Alumni exhibition; Dord Fitz Formal Gallery; opening reception 5 to 7 p.m. April 4; free;

April 2024

• April 2: WT Percussion Ensemble concert; 7:30 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; free;
• April 4 to 14: “Rumors” theatre performance; 7:30 p.m. April 4 to 6 and 11 to 13, and 2:30 p.m. April 7 and 14; Branding Iron Theatre; tickets $12 adults, $8 seniors and students, free for WT students, faculty and staff with Buff Gold Card;
• April 7: WT Horn Choir concert; 7:30 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; free;
• April 11: WT Jazz Bands concert; 7:30 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; free;
• April 13: WT Symphony Orchestra and choirs concert; 7:30 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; free;
• April 14: WT Brass Choir concert; 7:30 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; free;
• April 25: “Art from the Old School” interactive art walk, open to members of The Arts at WT: A Subscription Series;
• April 25 to 28: “Così fan tutte” opera performance; 7:30 p.m. April 25 to 27 and 2:30 p.m. April 28; Northen Recital Hall; tickets $10;
• April 25 to 28: “Falling into Dance” dance concert; 7:30 p.m. April 25 to 27 and 2:30 p.m. April 28; tickets $12 adults, $8 seniors and students, free for WT students, faculty and staff with Buff Gold Card;
• April 26: Harrington String Quartet “Delectable” concert; 7:30 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; tickets $20;
• April 28: Honors Recital; 7:30 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; free;
• April 30: WT spring choir concert; 7:30 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; free;

May 2024

• May 1: Concert and Symphonic Band concerts; 6 and 8 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; free; and
• May 2 to 18: Spring Bachelor of Fine Arts exhibition; Dord Fitz Formal Gallery; opening reception 5 to 7 p.m. May 2; free.

WT officials noted that season tickets will be priced at $50, and that information or ticket purchasing information can be found on the related websites for School of Music performances, opera performances, and Harrington String Quartet performances. Information or tickets for theater performances can be found here, and here for dance performances.