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Guest Artist Recital: Kevin Ayesh, Piano

UT Music Concerts Pianist Kevin Ayesh performs works by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms and Chopin. Type of Event: Music Concerts. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Alex Ehredt. Contact Email: aehredt@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Saturday, September 6, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Charlene A. Gordon Theater.

American Revolution

Lectures Patrick O'Brien will talk about "Those Whom by Nature you are most nearly Allied: Familial Allegiance, Patronage and the Meaning of the American Revolution.". Type of Event: Academic Lectures and Seminars. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Honors Program. Contact Email: honors@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3545. Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. FCA Charlene Gordon Theater.

CANCELLED - American Revolution

Lectures Patrick O'Brien will talk about "Those Whom by Nature you are most nearly Allied: Familial Allegiance, Patronage and the Meaning of the American Revolution.". Type of Event: Academic Lectures and Seminars. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Honors Program. Contact Email: honors@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3545. Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Faculty Recital: Duncan MacMillan, Harpsichord

UT Music Concerts Faculty Harpsichord recital featuring early Baroque masterworks by JS Bach and Francois Couperin. Type of Event: Music Concerts. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Alex Ehredt. Contact Email: aehredt@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Sunday, September 14, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Charlene A. Gordon Theater.

Baby with the Bathwater

Theatre and Dance This comedy by Christopher Durang tells of an oddball husband, and his wife, who are unprepared for parenthood and what is required to raise a baby. They seem unable to name the baby because they are unsure if it’s a boy or a girl. A “Nanny” magically appears and comes to their rescue (or does she?), and we watch the absurdity to their child-rearing choices unfold. This production is directed by Michael Staczar, associate professor of theatre and chair for the Department of Theatre and Dance. Type of Event: Theatre. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Michael Staczar. Contact Email: mstaczar@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Thursday, October 9, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Blackbox Theater.

Parents Weekend Concert

UT Music Concerts Parents Weekend concert featuring the UTampa choirs. Type of Event: Music Concerts. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Alex Ehredt. Contact Email: aehredt@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Friday, October 10, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values.

Baby with the Bathwater

Theatre and Dance This comedy by Christopher Durang tells of an oddball husband, and his wife, who are unprepared for parenthood and what is required to raise a baby. They seem unable to name the baby because they are unsure if it’s a boy or a girl. A “Nanny” magically appears and comes to their rescue (or does she?), and we watch the absurdity to their child-rearing choices unfold. This production is directed by Michael Staczar, associate professor of theatre and Chair for the Department of Theatre and Dance. Type of Event: Theatre. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Michael Staczar. Contact Email: mstaczar@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Friday, October 10, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Blackbox Theater.

Parents Weekend Concert

UT Music Concerts Parents Weekend concert featuring the UTampa choirs. Type of Event: Music Concerts. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Alex Ehredt. Contact Email: aehredt@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Saturday, October 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values.

Symphony Orchestra Concert - Discover the Orchestra

UT Music Concerts Kick off the season with The University of Tampa Symphony Orchestra’s family concert, Discover the Orchestra, featuring Prokofiev’s beloved classic Peter and the Wolf! Characters are represented by instruments in the orchestra, as the story comes to life through music and narrator. This engaging and interactive concert is perfect for children and first time concert-goers, as well as frequent patrons of the orchestra. Type of Event: Music Concerts. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Megan Maddaleno. Contact Email: mmaddaleno@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Saturday, October 11, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. David Falk Theatre.

Baby with the Bathwater

Theatre and Dance This comedy by Christopher Durang tells of an oddball husband, and his wife, who are unprepared for parenthood and what is required to raise a baby. They seem unable to name the baby because they are unsure if it’s a boy or a girl. A “Nanny” magically appears and comes to their rescue (or does she?), and we watch the absurdity to their child-rearing choices unfold. This production is directed by Michael Staczar, associate professor of theatre and chair for the Department of Theatre and Dance. Type of Event: Theatre. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Michael Staczar. Contact Email: mstaczar@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Saturday, October 11, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Blackbox Theater.

Baby with the Bathwater

Theatre and Dance This comedy by Christopher Durang tells of an oddball husband, and his wife, who are unprepared for parenthood and what is required to raise a baby. They seem unable to name the baby because they are unsure if it’s a boy or a girl. A “Nanny” magically appears and comes to their rescue (or does she?), and we watch the absurdity to their child-rearing choices unfold. This production is directed by Michael Staczar, associate professor of theatre and chair for the Department of Theatre and Dance. Type of Event: Theatre. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Michael Staczar. Contact Email: mstaczar@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Sunday, October 12, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Blackbox Theater.

Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble Concert

UT Music Concerts An exciting program of classic and contemporary works for wind band and jazz ensemble. Type of Event: Music Concerts. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Amy Bovin. Contact Email: abovin@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Sunday, October 12, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. David Falk Theatre.

CANCELLED - Honors Thesis Showcase

Lectures Honors Students will showcase their thesis research projects. Type of Event: Academic Lectures and Seminars. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Honors Program. Contact Email: honors@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3545. Friday, October 17, 2025, 1:00 AM – 3:00 AM.

Faculty Recital: Stephen Padgett, Woodwinds

UT Music Concerts Woodwind specialist, Stephen Padgett, presents a recital of flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and saxophone music with Tara Swartzbaugh, piano. Works by Valerie Coleman, Althea Talbot-Howard, Gwyneth Walker, Lori Laitman and Paule Maurice. Type of Event: Music Concerts. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Alex Ehredt. Contact Email: aehredt@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Saturday, October 18, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Charlene A. Gordon Theater.

Fall Dance Happening

Theatre and Dance Under the supervision of Dance Program director Susannah LeMarquand, UTampa’s Fall Dance Happening is always a highlight of the semester for our students and the Tampa Bay community. This annual performance event is an evening filled with student choreographed and performed works that showcase a variety of exciting dance styles and genres, as well as the talents of our student performers at the University of Tampa. Type of Event: Dance. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Susannah LeMarquand. Contact Email: slemarquand@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. David Falk Theatre.

Fall Dance Happening

Theatre and Dance Under the supervision of Dance Program director Susannah LeMarquand, UTampa’s Fall Dance Happening is always a highlight of the semester for our students and the Tampa Bay community. This annual performance event is an evening filled with student choreographed and performed works that showcase a variety of exciting dance styles and genres, as well as the talents of our student performers at the University of Tampa. Type of Event: Dance. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Susannah LeMarquand. Contact Email: slemarquand@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Thursday, October 23, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. David Falk Theatre.

Charlene and Mardy Gordon Concert Series: String Quartet with Joseph Beverly, clarinet

UT Music Concerts Join us for an evening of chamber music with Yuan-Yuan Wang (violin), Lei Liu (violin), Derek Mosloff (viola), Edevaldo Mulla (cello) and Joseph Beverly (clarinet and bass clarinet). This program offers a captivating mix of rich Romantic colors, fresh contemporary sounds and timeless classics. Type of Event: Music Concerts. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Alex Ehredt. Contact Email: music@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Charlene A. Gordon Theater.

Fall Dance Happening

Theatre and Dance Under the supervision of dance program director Susannah LeMarquand, UTampa’s Fall Dance Happening is always a highlight of the semester for our students and the Tampa Bay community. This annual performance event is an evening filled with student choreographed and performed works that showcase a variety of exciting dance styles and genres, as well as the talents of our student performers at the University of Tampa. Type of Event: Dance. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Susannah LeMarquand. Contact Email: slemarquand@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Friday, October 24, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. David Falk Theatre.

Evening of Experimental Dance

Theatre and Dance A special event, sponsored by the UTampa dance program, allows our students to share their artistic talents in alternative performance spaces and venues. This celebration of dance, in all its forms, includes works choreographed by UTampa faculty and students. The production is overseen by dance faculty member, assistant professor Amanda Gabaldon. Type of Event: Dance. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Amanda Gabaldon. Contact Email: agabaldon@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Friday, November 7, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Ars Sonora.

Opera Workshop Fall 2025 Concert Viva Italia!

UT Music Concerts Viva Italy! UT Opera Workshop Ensemble takes audiences on an unforgettable journey through Italian opera, experiencing the passion, drama and sublime beauty of beloved Bel Canto classics by Rossini, Verdi and Puccini. Benvenuti to the world of Italian opera – where every note tells a story and every performance ignites the soul! Type of Event: Music Concerts. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Alex Ehredt. Contact Email: aehredt@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Saturday, November 8, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values.

Sykes Chapel Concert Series: Kemal Gekic, Piano

UT Music Concerts Internationally acclaimed pianist Kemal Gekic is renowned for his electrifying performances, technical brilliance, and deeply imaginative interpretations. His recordings of works by Liszt and Chopin have earned numerous awards and critical praise. Gekic currently serves as Artist-in-Residence and Professor of Piano at Florida International University. Type of Event: Music Concerts. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Alex Ehredt. Contact Email: music@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Sunday, November 9, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values.

Guest Artist Recital: Ghadeer Abaido, Piano

UT Music Concerts Piano music performed by Ghadeer Abaido. Type of Event: Music Concerts. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Alex Ehredt. Contact Email: aehredt@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Friday, November 14, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Charlene A. Gordon Theater.

Faculty Recital: Duncan MacMillan, Piano

UT Music Concerts A recital of early 20th century American piano works by MacDowell, Beach, Farwell, Grifes, Ives and Hanson. Type of Event: Music Concerts. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Alex Ehredt. Contact Email: aehredt@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Sunday, November 16, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Charlene A. Gordon Theater.

The Prom

UT Music Concerts The hit musical comedy, THE PROM—with music and lyrics by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin, and a book by Bob Martin and Beguelin—follows the plight of four, seemingly down and out, Broadway actors who travel to Edgewater, Indiana to help a lesbian student who has been banned from attending prom with her girlfriend. The hilarity ensues as they try to make it possible for her to achieve her dream of going to the prom. This production will be directed and choreographed by Paul Finocchiaro, associate professor of theatre. Type of Event: Music Concerts. Theatre. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Paul Finocchiaro. Contact Email: pfinocchiaro@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Thursday, November 20, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. David Falk Theatre.

The Prom

UT Music Concerts The hit musical comedy, THE PROM—with music and lyrics by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin, and a book by Bob Martin and Beguelin—follows the plight of four, seemingly down and out, Broadway actors who travel to Edgewater, Indiana to help a lesbian student who has been banned from attending prom with her girlfriend. The hilarity ensues as they try to make it possible for her to achieve her dream of going to the prom. This production will be directed and choreographed by Paul Finocchiaro, associate professor of theatre. Type of Event: Music Concerts. Theatre. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Paul Finocchiaro. Contact Email: pfinocchiaro@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Friday, November 21, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. David Falk Theatre.

The Prom

UT Music Concerts The hit musical comedy, THE PROM—with music and lyrics by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin, and a book by Bob Martin and Beguelin—follows the plight of four, seemingly down and out, Broadway actors who travel to Edgewater, Indiana to help a lesbian student who has been banned from attending prom with her girlfriend. The hilarity ensues as they try to make it possible for her to achieve her dream of going to the prom. This production will be directed and choreographed by Paul Finocchiaro, associate professor of theatre. Type of Event: Music Concerts. Theatre. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Paul Finocchiaro. Contact Email: pfinocchiaro@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Saturday, November 22, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. David Falk Theatre.

The Prom

UT Music Concerts The hit musical comedy, THE PROM—with music and lyrics by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin, and a book by Bob Martin and Beguelin—follows the plight of four, seemingly down and out, Broadway actors who travel to Edgewater, Indiana to help a lesbian student who has been banned from attending prom with her girlfriend. The hilarity ensues as they try to make it possible for her to achieve her dream of going to the prom. This production will be directed and choreographed by Paul Finocchiaro, associate professor of theatre. Type of Event: Music Concerts. Theatre. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Paul Finocchiaro. Contact Email: pfinocchiaro@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Sunday, November 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. David Falk Theatre.