CHARLESTON – The Doudna Fine Arts Center at Eastern Illinois University hosts two shows intended to entertain all ages with their lively visual and musical performances.
Musical group Cordis will perform Condition Blue-The Acoustic of Aquatics at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 5 at the Dvorak Concert Hall. The cost is $ 20.
Take an evocative journey to the various aquatic habitats on earth where life thrives under the most extraordinary conditions. This unprecedented performance event features the internationally renowned contemporary ensemble, Cordis, performing a brilliantly orchestrated water-based score by acclaimed composer Richard Grimes. The music takes place amid spectacular aquatic images both on stage and on screen.
Condition Blue represents the first of a phased recording and touring project in which Cordis will explore the creative sonic and visual possibilities of water, fire and earth with the aim of raising awareness of the planet and of its precious resources.
Rotary scholarship awarded to Alex Pearson
The Rolston String Quartet will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 29 in the Recital Hall. General admission is $ 20.
With their debut album “Souvenirs”, a release entirely dedicated to Tchaikovsky that was recently named Record of the Month by BBC Music Magazine, Canada’s Rolston String Quartet continues to be acclaimed and recognized for their musical excellence.
The quartet received first prize at the 12th Banff International String Quartet Competition and in 2018 received the Cleveland Quartet Award from Chamber Music America, the first international ensemble chosen for this prestigious honor.
Those interested in attending the October performances at EIU’s Doudna Fine Arts Center can purchase tickets by visiting www.doudnatix.com or by calling the EIU Doudna box office at 217-581-3110.
For more information on upcoming Doudna performances or the Doudna Fine Arts Center installations, visit eiu.edi / doudna.
Recognize these photos from Charleston’s past?
Ashmore Estate Psychiatric Hospital
1961: The opening of the Ashmore Estates Psychiatric Hospital attracted more than 3,300 people. Visits were made to the facility adjacent to Illinois 16 between Charleston and Ashmore. The hospital is designed to accommodate 25 patients. Ultimately, it should have a workforce of 30 to 35 people.
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Coles County Daily Hours
1966: Coles County Daily Times near the square in Charleston.
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Community Memorial Hospital
1957: An open house is held at this new Charleston community memorial hospital. Patients must move from Montgomery Hospital. The new structure, which can accommodate up to 54 patient beds, was built at a cost of approximately $ 750,000 and was funded by donations from the public. The fundraising campaign was launched with a donation of $ 50,000. The site was also turned over to the Chamber of Commerce which has been a leader in community efforts to secure a new hospital.
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Country Club
1952: A large brown shingled clubhouse is the center of most activities at the Charleston Country Club. The club is located three miles west of Charleston on Route 16 and is open year round.
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Downtown renovations
1984: Rick Childers (left), Bruce Deitz and Mark Witt plant a tree in downtown Charleston as part of the streetscape renovation.
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Pantry
1990: Volunteer Edith Roberts, President Mike Strader and Volunteer Shirley Ensler have a lot to do at the Charleston Food Pantry.
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Haunted house
1991: An old oval photo shows the Charleston mansion from a long time ago.
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High school
1928: New Charleston High School January 13, 1928.
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Movie theater
1983: The Will Rogers Theater has moviegoers lining up early at these prices. The theater reopened after several months.
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Shortage of water supply
1940: Lifted from a pool in the Embarras River east of town, this six-inch stream from an emergency pump brought in from St. Louis was used by Charleston to replenish the dwindling reserve in the reservoir admission of the city.
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