Aiken Calendar

Juilliard in Aiken is the embodiment of Juilliard’s mission in action. The week long event features public performances, chamber concerts, master classes and outreach to area schools. This project’s true uniqueness and excitement is the partnership between America’s premier conservatory and Aiken, a special southern city with it’s own charming history. Juilliard’s exclusive collaboration with the Aiken community along with its utilization of Joye Cottage as a retreat for future generations of students and faculty has effectively united the school with Aiken for the benefit of many, and for many years to come.

Saturday, March 10: Black Tie Gala Preview Concert and Champagne Reception. Freature Artists: Julliard415. Joye College Ballroom. 8 p.m. By invitation for sponsors. $1,000 and up.

Sunday, March 11: Emily and Herbert Fincher Memorial Fine Arts Concert Series. Featured artists: Julliard415. Aiken First Baptist Church. Free and open to the public. General admission on first come, first served basis. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Event begins at 3 p.m.

Also Sunday: Organ Recital at 6 p.m. at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church. Featured artists: David Ball and Gregory Zelek. Free and open to the public. Please call the church office for reservations: (803) 648-5497.

Monday, March 12: Julliard Dance: A variety of dancers. begins at 7:30 p.m. at URS Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets $5 for students;  $15,  $25 and $35. Call the URS Center Box Office at (803) 648-1438 or online at: https://secure.sellingticket.com/design22/clients/list/index_byUserListAll.aspx?OrganizationID=131

Tuesday, March 13: Julliard Dance. A variety of dancers. 2 p.m. at URS Center for the Performing Arts. Students $5; $10, $20, $30.

Also Tuesday: Julliard Percussion. Featured artists: Sam Budish, Ian Sullivan, Mike Truesdale. 7 p.m. at Second Baptist Church. Free and open to the public. Call the church office for reservations: (803) 644-3994.

Also Tuesday: The Chase Series. Featured Artists: Piano and vocal trios. Residents and guests of Brandon Wilde.

Wednesday, March 14: Julliard Jazz Lawn Concert and Tea. Featured Artists: Julliard Jazz Artist Diploma Ensemble. 2 p.m. Green Boundary Club. Tickets: $45 from the URS Center Box Office.

Also Wednesday: Cabaret Under the Stars. Featured artists: Jennifer Sheehan. 8 p.m. Green Boundard Club. Front row tables, $100 per person; Row 2 tables, $90 per person; Row 3 tables, $80 per person; Row 4 Bistro Tables, $70 per person. URS Center Box Office.

Thursday, March 15: Midday Music and Lunch Concert Series. Featured artists: Piano Trio and Vocal Quartet. 11:30 a.m. First Presbyterian Church. Free and open to the public. General admission on first come, first-served basis. Doors open at 11 a.m.

Also Thursday: Meet the Artists Cocktail Reception. 7 p.m. Trustees Featured Performer Series at 8 p.m. Featured Artists Elli Choi and Taeguk Mun. Aiken County Historical Museum. Tickets: $75 available at URS Center Box Office. Limited Seat Capacity.

Friday, March 16: Julliard Artists Showcase Concert. Mistrees of Ceremony Jennifer Sheehan. URS Center for the Performing Arts. 3 p.m. Students, $5. Tickets $30, $20, $10. URS Center Box Office. For the 8 p.m. concert, tickets are: $5 students; other ticket prices $45, $35, $25.