Performing Arts Series starts Nov. 9

Jamestown College will welcome world-renowned flutist and journalist Eugenia Zukerman for the first performance in the 2012-13 Performing Arts Series at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 9, in the Reiland Fine Arts Center’s DeNault Auditorium.

The New York Times says “Her musicianship is consummate, her taste immaculate, and her stage presence a sheer pleasure!” Zukerman has performed as a soloist with many orchestras.

Her career also includes work as an arts administrator, author, educator, Internet entrepreneur and journalist.

Recognized with an Emmy nomination, Zukerman has interviewed and created more than 300 portraits as an arts correspondent for CBS “Sunday Morning.” For more than 25 years she introduced viewers to the most outstanding creators in fine art, music, dance and theater.

Tickets are $15 and can be reserved through the Box Office. Call 701-252-3467, ext. 5435, send email to tickets@jc.edu, or visit the Jamestown College website www.jc.edu and click on “Community” and “Reiland Box Office.”

The series continues with the Russell Peterson Jazz Quartet on Friday, Feb. 22, and concludes with the Sonic Escape instrumental ensemble on Saturday, March 23.

Season tickets for the performances are available for $35 and can be purchased by contacting Richard Walentine at 701-252-3467, ext. 5025, or rwalenti@jc.edu.

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