News Briefs

Holiday concerts, poinsettias and art exhibits

news briefsMusic Dept. prepares for holiday concerts

On Sunday, Dec. 7 at 3 p.m., the Music Department’s holiday concert will feature the Meramec Orchestra, Symphonic Band and Concert Choir. This year’s guest is The Funky Butt Brass Band.

In addition, the Concert Choir was chosen to perform at the Candlelight Processional at Walt Disney World in Florida on Dec. 17.

Horticulture Club Poinsettia Sale 

The Horticulture Club began a Poinsettia sale on Nov. 27 that runs through Dec. 17, located in the greenhouse.

The sale’s hours are from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday.

“Iconography of a Garden” 

The Art Department is hosting “Marilee Keys: Iconography of a Garden” in the Meramec Contemporary Art Gallery through Dec. 12.

Keys’ work evolves from her immediate environment by recycling common materials, including organic plant life, and often placing them in modular configurations. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.