As part of the celebration commemorating the historic, 100 year-old Karl G. Maeser Building, six of Brigham Young University’s finest performing groups will present music, dance and songs that span a century during BYU Spectacular 2012.

Looking for something fun to do this week? After the Beijing Dance Academy and BYU Philharmonic's performance this Wednesday, Oct. 3, there will be a free dance party held in the HFAC B.F. Larsen Gallery. Bring your friends to dance the night away from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served and dance instruction will be provided. BYU’s own Synthesis will be providing the music.

As part of BYU’s 2012 centennial celebration of the Karl G. Maeser building, the university will honor the venerable structure during Homecoming 2012 and Homecoming Spectacular, scheduled Oct. 11 and 12 in the Marriott Center, will build its show around the Maeser Building in a lively Homecoming Spectacular concert that features six of BYU’s premiere performing groups.

The October 2012 Brigham Young University arts calendar features plays, recitals and concerts with talented guests as well as BYU faculty and student artists. Tickets can be purchased at the Fine Arts Ticket Office at (801) 422-4322 or online at byuarts.com/tickets.

Guest artist Frank Kowalsky, a clarinetist from Florida State University, will present a recital on the Brigham Young University campus Thursday, Oct. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall. This event is free.

Will air on BYU Broadcasting stations Oct. 6, 7 and 13

Our condolences go out to the family of the recent Alyssa Nicole Isom, former Art History and Curatorial Studies major at Brigham Young University. On September 23, 2012, Alyssa passed from the challenges of a weakened body to the next life. Despite the challenges of her health, Alyssa remained fervent in her faith and dedicated to achieving success in all aspects of life. During her time here at BYU Alyssa brought joy to those around her and accomplished much in her studies. For funeral information click here.

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Panel discussion Wednesday, Sept. 26, to open exhibit

We are excited to announce that the Department of Dance and the School of Music at BYU will co-host educational administrators from all over China for a two-week arts leadership workshop. The workshop, entitled Exploring our Differences: The Nature of Education and Leadership in the Arts, will begin Monday, September 24. The Beijing Dance Academy will arrive on campus on Saturday, September 29 to participate and perform in the second week of the workshop.

Coming to Brigham Young University as part of the Performing Arts Series, Scotland’s Puppet State Theatre will present a multi-sensory theatrical adaptation of Jean Giono’s “The Man Who Planted Trees” in the Pardoe Theatre Thursday and Friday, Sept. 27 and 28, at 7 p.m. with a matinee performance Saturday, Sept. 29, at 11 a.m.

The Harold B. Lee Library at Brigham Young University will host a guest speaker Robert Sabuda, a leading children's pop-up book artist, in the Harold B. Lee Library auditorium on the first level Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 2 p.m. Admission is free and the public is welcome.