In this issue:

• Hot 8 for Homecoming (NEW LOCATION)
• Public forum #2: Which potential site do you prefer?
• Rob Lake: He’s a magic man
• Just added! Presale for the Parker Quartet — $10!
• First responders: reacting to a world premiere!

Hot 8 for Homecoming! FREE!
New location: IMU Main Lounge

Friday, October 9, 5:45 pm, Homecoming Parade
Saturday, October 10, 3:15 pm, Krause Family Plaza at Kinnick Stadium
Sunday, October 11, 2 pm, Concert at the IMU Main Lounge
All free events!

The Hot 8 Brass Band is ready to march into Iowa City to share the funky sounds of New Orleans’ street music! On Friday, the band will spice up the UI Homecoming Parade.

Then on Sunday, October 11, gather your friends and family and join us in the IMU Main Lounge for a great afternoon of free music. Come early! Seating is limited!

www.myspace.com/hot8brassband

Public forum #2: Where do you think
the new Hancher should be?

Monday, October 12, 6-7:30 pm, Macbride Hall Auditorium, UI Campus

Join us for the final public forum regarding the future location of the Hancher/Voxman/Clapp complex. Get the latest updates on the options and then weigh in yourself. Whatever your opinion, we want to hear from you!

Rob Lake Magic, An Afternoon of Magic

Sunday, October 18, 2 pm
City High School, Opstad Auditorium

His talent is no trick. In 2008 at age 25, Rob Lake became the youngest person ever to win the Merlin International Magician of the Year Award, his craft’s highest honor. He’s been called “the hero of magic” by none other than David Copperfield. He comes to Iowa City prepared to cast a magical spell over you and your entire family—all at family-friendly prices!

www.roblake.com

TICKETS HERE

Just added! Parker Quartet

Tuesday, November 17, 7:30 pm
Zion Lutheran Church
Special presale for e-news subscribers

By popular demand, we have added a string quartet to the 2009-2010 season. And not just any quartet.

The Parker Quartet won the 2005 Concert Artists Guild Competition, captured First Prize and the Mozart Prize at the Bordeaux International String Quartet Competition, and have recently performed in many great halls, including Lincoln Center, Wolf Trap, Ravinia, and Carnegie Hall.

We’re giving our e-subscribers a week’s jump on the public sale. Tickets are extremely limited—but also extremely affordable. This is your opportunity to hear a wonderful quartet for just $10!

PROGRAM
Joseph Haydn • String Quartet in C Major, op. 20, no. 2
Béla Bartók • String Quartet No. 1 in A Minor
Felix Mendelssohn • String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor, op. 13

www.parkerquartet.com

TICKETS HERE

First responders: audience and critical reaction to a world premiere!

Last month, we suggested that the wonderful thing about world premieres is the sense of possibility they inspire. What might be equally wonderful is the opportunity to be among the first to react to a new work. See what our audience members had to say about the world premiere of Stefon Harris’ The Anatomy of a Box: a sonic painting in wood, metal and wind as performed by Harris and Imani Winds. Read our audience comment blog here.

And check out John Kenyon’s review for CorridorBuzz.com! http://corridorbuzz.com/articles/review_a_masterful_blend_of_classic_and_jazz.htm