Visit LLCC’s James S. Murray Gallery yet this week to view artwork in the Annual Student Art Show. Sixty-three art students submitted a total of 148 entries for consideration, representing 14 of LLCC’s studio classes.

Corrin Smithson McWhirter, artist and gallery director for the Springfield Art Association, served as juror for the show. She selected 82 art entries out of the 148, as well as the winners in the studio art categories. McWhirter is a native of southern Ontario, Canada. She studied sculpture and installation at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design and received her bachelor’s degree from York University in Toronto. She works actively to support the professional growth of local artists, in addition to partnering with community leaders to foster and inspire public art in Springfield. McWhirter has exhibited and curated exhibitions throughout North America.

The student art exhibit is open for viewing through May 10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

LLCC Theatre in collaboration with Cutlass Artists continues its production of “I am Jeanne” today through Sunday, with performances at 8 p.m. in the lower level of Sangamon Hall South.

Mark Hardiman, LLCC professor of theatre, directs this newly devised production about the infamous female pirate Jeanne de Clisson. A devised production is one created by the ensemble in collaboration with the director and designers.

During the Hundred Years’ War, Jeanne’s husband, suspected of secretly supporting England in the conflict, is lured to France to participate in a tournament. Once there, he is tried and executed. Hearing of this, Jeanne sells her estates, buys three ships, paints them black and outfits them with red sails. She secures the support of England. To exact her revenge, she then attacks French ships in the English Channel for 13 years.

In this production, all actors become Jeanne at some point, blurring the lines between genders. “We do this to highlight the fact that all folks who have suffered from oppression have a voice,” says Hardiman. “The production is staged in the form of flashback as Jeanne ponders the significance of her actions and their results.”

“I am Jeanne” runs approximately one hour and contains stage combat stylized into a ritualistic form. The production is suggested for mature audiences. Tickets are $10 each and must be purchased in advance at www.cutlassartists.com. No tickets will be sold at the door.

LLCC Theatre in collaboration with Cutlass Artists presents the world premiere of “I am Jeanne” today through Sunday, May 2-5 at 8 p.m. The performances will be staged in the lower level of Sangamon Hall South.

Mark Hardiman, LLCC professor of theatre, directs this newly devised production about the infamous female pirate Jeanne de Clisson. A devised production is one created by the ensemble in collaboration with the director and designers.

During the Hundred Years’ War, Jeanne’s husband, suspected of secretly supporting England in the conflict, is lured to France to participate in a tournament. Once there, he is tried and executed. Hearing of this, Jeanne sells her estates, buys three ships, paints them black and outfits them with red sails. She secures the support of England. To exact her revenge, she then attacks French ships in the English Channel for 13 years.

In this production, all actors become Jeanne at some point, blurring the lines between genders. “We do this to highlight the fact that all folks who have suffered from oppression have a voice,” says Hardiman. “The production is staged in the form of flashback as Jeanne ponders the significance of her actions and their results.”

“I am Jeanne” runs approximately one hour and contains stage combat stylized into a ritualistic form. The production is suggested for mature audiences. Tickets are $10 each and must be purchased in advance at www.cutlassartists.com. No tickets will be sold at the door.

The LLCC Student Honors Recital will be held today, May 1, at 7 p.m. in Menard Hall, Room 2250. The public is invited at no charge. The recital will feature vocalists and selections on clarinet, piano, trumpet, classical guitar, drum set, timpani and xylophone. The featured performers are taught by LLCC music faculty and instructors Jason Waddell, bass guitar, trumpet and percussion; Laurie Lewis-Fritz, piano and voice; Melinda Kaye, voice; See Tsai Chan, piano; Manley Mallard, guitar; and Greg Cohill, clarinet.

LLCC Theatre in collaboration with Cutlass Artists presents the world premiere of “I am Jeanne” Thursday through Sunday, May 2-5 at 8 p.m. The performances will be staged in the lower level of Sangamon Hall South.

Mark Hardiman, LLCC professor of theatre, directs this newly devised production about the infamous female pirate Jeanne de Clisson. A devised production is one created by the ensemble in collaboration with the director and designers.

During the Hundred Years’ War, Jeanne’s husband, suspected of secretly supporting England in the conflict, is lured to France to participate in a tournament. Once there, he is tried and executed. Hearing of this, Jeanne sells her estates, buys three ships, paints them black and outfits them with red sails. She secures the support of England. To exact her revenge, she then attacks French ships in the English Channel for 13 years.

In this production, all actors become Jeanne at some point, blurring the lines between genders. “We do this to highlight the fact that all folks who have suffered from oppression have a voice,” says Hardiman. “The production is staged in the form of flashback as Jeanne ponders the significance of her actions and their results.”

“I am Jeanne” runs approximately one hour and contains stage combat stylized into a ritualistic form. The production is suggested for mature audiences. Tickets are $10 each and must be purchased in advance at www.cutlassartists.com. No tickets will be sold at the door.

The LLCC Student Honors Recital will be held tomorrow, May 1, at 7 p.m. in Menard Hall, Room 2250. The public is invited at no charge. The recital will feature vocalists and selections on clarinet, piano, trumpet, classical guitar, drum set, timpani and xylophone. The featured performers are taught by LLCC music faculty and instructors Jason Waddell, bass guitar, trumpet and percussion; Laurie Lewis-Fritz, piano and voice; Melinda Kaye, voice; See Tsai Chan, piano; Manley Mallard, guitar; and Greg Cohill, clarinet.

The 2019 LLCC Juried Student Art Show winners were announced at a reception on April 25. Sixty-three art students submitted a total of 148 entries for consideration, representing 14 of LLCC’s studio classes.

Corrin Smithson McWhirter, artist and gallery director for the Springfield Art Association, served as juror for the show. She selected 82 art entries out of the 148, as well as the winners in the studio art categories.

The student art exhibit is open for viewing through May 10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays in the James S. Murray Gallery.

Student art winners by category

Printmaking

Rollie Dennison – “Chaotic Precision,” serigraphy, Silkscreen Graphics; honorable mention to Jessica Le – “Within the Chaos,” serigraphy

Drawing

Don E. Ramsey – “After Irving Penn: Amber,” ink, Life Drawing; honorable mention to Alexis Thomas – “Farm House China,” graphite

Painting

Shirley Harrold – “Little William,” oil, Painting II; honorable mention to Wilma Wofford – “Guide My Feet,” oil

3D Design/Ceramics

Clinton Madison – “Dapple,” cardboard, 3D Design; honorable mention to Elizabeth Wright – “Waldo,” stoneware with underglaze

Design Graphics

Audriana Rotherham – “I’m Going Slightly Mad,” digital media, Intro to Graphic Design; honorable mention to Samantha McDonald – “Mormor Adeline,” digital media

Photography

Krysla Beahringer– “Better Off,” giclée print, Digital Photography

Best in Show

Amber Owen – “London Tower,” mixed media, Life Drawing

Art History

Jessica Le

Alexis Wernsing Pinnacle Award

Charissa Fox – The Pinnacle Award was created in 2016 to honor the memory of LLCC alumna Alexis Wernsing, who graduated from LLCC in 2011. The Pinnacle Award, chosen by the LLCC full-time art faculty, goes to the student who strives for the best in all their academic endeavors without complaint and no matter what the context.

The LLCC Big Band will perform a spring concert on Monday, April 29 at 6:30 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. The event is free and open to the public. The band, under the direction of Manley Mallard, LLCC adjunct instructor of music, will perform favorites, such as “Come Rain or Come Shine,” “Over the Rainbow” and “Singin’ in the Rain.”  Featured student performers are Emma Bachman, vocalist; Tanner Stephens, trombone and vocalist; Madison Leek and Aaron Burkholder, trumpet; and Jeff Milner, percussion.

The LLCC Student Honors Recital will be held Wednesday, May 1, at 7 p.m. in Menard Hall, Room 2250. The public is invited at no charge. The recital will feature vocalists and selections on clarinet, piano, trumpet, classical guitar, drum set, timpani and xylophone. The featured performers are taught by LLCC music faculty and instructors Jason Waddell, bass guitar, trumpet and percussion; Laurie Lewis-Fritz, piano and voice; Melinda Kaye, voice; See Tsai Chan, piano; Manley Mallard, guitar; and Greg Cohill, clarinet.

Matt Shaver, professor of digital media, was interviewed by WICS/FOX Illinois and WTAX about the EndGame Expo held yesterday. The expo hosted teams of students and the video games they created in Video Game Design I and Video Game Design II classes. They showcased the art, animation, sound and coding skills they acquired from various courses. Two members from one of last year’s teams, Samantha Wetter and Gregory White, were on hand to open the event. They recently published their game Floofy!, which is available for download in the App Store.