Arts & Entertainment

Irving Berlin’s music filled the ears of the Luther community this past Friday, Oct. 23. The review of his music in “I Love a Piano” was a very popular show which drew a full house. This historical review of Irving Berlin’s music brought memories to older viewers and kept the younger crowd interested.

It is easy to catch the outdoor sculptures around campus, but the various art galleries on campus also demand attention.

The Christmas at Luther annual tradition received high recognition this year in the form of a regional Emmy, awarded to the broadcast of last year’s nationally televised program, “Christmas at Luther–Night of Glory, Dawn of Peace.” Twin Cities Public Television filmed and produced the performance recording, which was awarded the Emmy Sept. 26.

Heiruspecs, a hip-hop group from St. Paul, brought life and excitement to students gathered at Marty’s Sept. 25.

Marty’s was crowded with Luther students, particularly hip-hop and R&B fans, long before the show even started. The total attendance for the performance was 372.

Mario’s having a party — and everybody’s invited! Flamingo Ball, Student Activities Council’s annual homecoming dance, is happening this Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 p.m. to midnight in the Regents Center.

Tammy Petro returned to Luther campus Sept. 15 as one of this year’s vocational speakers. Petro sparked interest in students with her presentation, “Future Perfect, Sustainability in Art and Design.”

Starting the year off with a bang, 586 Luther students went to the year’s first student movie night at Decorah Viking Theatres.

As the salsa band Rica Obsesion hit the stage at Marty’s with their upbeat dance songs Friday, Sept. 11, Luther students took to the dance floor whether or not they knew how to salsa.

The concert was co-sponsored by the Student Activities Council’s Diversity Committee and the Diversity Center.

As they tour the Midwest, two-man band Jayber Crow is making a stop here in Decorah. Sponsored by KWLC, the band will perform in Marty’s Monday, Sept. 14 at 9 p.m.

A new type of concert will take the stage this fall as SAC Concerts presents hip-hop star Sean Kingston. Kingston will perform Friday, Nov. 13 in the Regents Center, along with opener New Boyz.

First years, faculty and many other members of the Luther community gathered enthusiastically on Sept. 3 at the opening convocation to hear Dr. Eboo Patel.

As the year draws to an end with final exams on everyone’s minds, Luther musicians are taking all necessary preparations for their upcoming performance of the Brahms Requiem. This seven-movement piece will be performed on May 22 by Nordic, Collegiate and Cathedral Choirs, along with the Symphony Orchestra.

On May 8 and 9, Luther College students performed the Spring 2009 opera, “Die Fledermaus,” which translates to “The Bat” in German. The performance was the culmination of the music class about opera production, but for students involved it was more than simply a class project.

It’s almost graduation. Have you checked out these breathtaking spots right here in Decorah?