Southern Wesleyan University Announces Fall Fine Arts Series

SWU announces Fall Fine Arts Series

“Cotton Patch Gospel” featuring Tom Key

Monday, September 23, 7:30 p.m.

FREE- no ticket 

Actor Tom Key will open the annual Fine Arts Series Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m. with a performance of the “Cotton Patch Gospel”, a jubilant retelling of what happens when, in 1936, Jesus shows up in Georgia! This adaptation of Clarence Jordan’s “Cotton Patch” paraphrase of the New Testament will provide an authentic and fresh way of seeing the story of Christ. The event is part of Southern Wesleyan University’s annual Fine Arts Series at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on the campus in Central. Admission is free. For details, call (864) 644-5404.

SWU Jazz and Wind Ensembles

Tuesday, October 1, 7:30 p.m.

FREE- no ticket 

The Jazz and Wind Ensembles combine to present a wide variety of instrumental music Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m. The evening will feature small groups and soloists in a variety of sacred and secular works that will delight listeners of all ages. The event is part of Southern Wesleyan’s annual Fine Arts Series at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on the campus in Central. Admission is free. For details, call (864) 644-5404. 

Upstate Intercollegiate Choral Invitational Festival

Thursday, November 7, 7:30 p.m.

FREE- no ticket 

Now in its 13th year, the Upstate Intercollegiate Choral Invitational Festival features college choirs from South Carolina and North Carolina Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. The festival promises an evening of traditional and contemporary choral music. The event is part of Southern Wesleyan University’s annual Fine Arts Series at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on the campus in Central. Admission is free. For details, call (864) 644-5404. 

Friday, November 8, 4:30 p.m.

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Southern Wesleyan University music majors are featured in the Music Majors Honors Recital Nov. 8 at 4:30 p.m. The event is part of Southern Wesleyan University’s annual Fine Arts Series at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on the campus in Central. Admission is free. For details, call (864) 644-5404. 

Music Majors Honors Recital

Tuesday, November 12, 7:30 p.m.

FREE- no ticket

Selected Southern Wesleyan University music majors are featured in the Music Majors Formal Recital Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. The event is part of Southern Wesleyan University’s annual Fine Arts Series at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on the campus in Central. Admission is free. For details, call (864) 644-5404. 

Fall Choral Concert

Tuesday, November 19, 7:30 p.m.

FREE- no ticket

The Southern Wesleyan University Concert Choir will present an evening of exceptional choral music that spans the ages Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Many styles will be highlighted during this enjoyable evening. The event is part of Southern Wesleyan University’s annual Fine Arts Series at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on the campus in Central. Admission is free. For details, call (864) 644-5404.

Lessons and Carols

Friday, December 7, 7:30 p.m.

FREE- no ticket

Southern Wesleyan University’s departments of Music and Spiritual Life combine to present the celebration of Christ’s birth through scripture and song Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. The event is part of Southern Wesleyan University’s annual Fine Arts Series at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on the campus in Central. Admission is free. For details, call (864) 644-5404.

Southern Wesleyan University is a Christ-centered, student-focused learning community devoted to transforming lives by challenging students to be dedicated scholars and servant-leaders who impact the world for Christ. For details about degree programs, go online to swu.edu.