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New exhibit: "An Hour in the Day"
The Invincible Czars open Halloween weekend festivities
The Invincible Czars open Halloween weekend festivities
Artist: Suzanne Asaturian
Exhibit: “An Hour in the Day”
Reception: 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7
The works of photographer Suzanne Asaturian will be featured in a new exhibit at the Varsity, downtown Carbondale. “An Hour in the Day” opens Friday, Oct. 7. The Varsity will host a public reception for the artist from 5 to 7 p.m. on that day.
Asaturian began her artistic endeavors after 35 years as a teacher in Carbondale.
“As a retired science teacher, my passion for understanding the natural world is magnified through my lens,” Asaturian said. “Capturing a tiny beetle with a macro lens or a Great White Egret brought closer with a zoom lens ignites joy for the extra time I’m able to spend outside gaining deeper scientific insight.”
The digital photography exhibit showcases the beauty of the ordinary from hikes, kayak paddles or quiet moments in the artist’s backyard. “Featured are a few of my favorites of God’s creations from early in the morning, throughout the day and into the night,” Asaturian said.
“An Hour in the Day” will be exhibited through Nov. 19 and will be available for viewing when the Varsity is open for events or by special arrangement. To make appointments, please contact the Varsity at varsitycenter@gmail.com.
The Invincible Czars open Halloween weekend festivities
The Invincible Czars open Halloween weekend festivities
The Invincible Czars open Halloween weekend festivities
"Nesferatu"
7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28
6 p.m. Doors and Varsity Bar
$15 in advance / $18 at the door
The Invincible Czars are making their long-awaited return to the Varsity this fall, when the group embarks on a two-month “Nosferatu Centennial Tour” throughout the U.S. and Canada. The tour is conjunction with the release of the group’s updated silent-film soundtrack of the 100-year-old film.
On Friday, Oct. 28, this performance will usher in the Halloween festivities in the city of Carbondale. “Nosferatu” is one of the most revered films in the history of cinema, perhaps the most important horror film of the silent era and one of the first vampire movies.
The Austin, Texas-based group makes cinematic, experimental “rock” music for nerds, horror fans, film lovers, science fiction (and fact!) comics, cartoons and humor and anyone with a complicated relationship with heavy metal and classical music. The musicians in the group – Aaryn Russell (bass guitar), Phil Davidson (violin, keyboard, glockenspiel), Josh Robins (guitar, percussion, sound effects) and Skunk Manhattan (keyboard, guitar synth) – create, compose and perform modern soundtracks for silent films and perform live with the movies.
Fans, venues and media have praised The Invincible Czars’ soundtrack for making the century-old movie actually scary for modern audiences. Violin, glockenspiel, organ, flute, bass clarinet, voices and vocals, music box, loops, electric guitar, bass, piano and percussion all play prominent roles in the score and are a sight to behold when performed by only four players as the movie screens.
Attendees are encouraged to dress for the Halloween season at the show, which will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28. Doors and the Varsity Bar open at 6. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Advance tickets are available in advance at Eventbrite (see link). Tickets are not available in advance at the venue but will be for sale on the night of the show when doors open.