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PERFORMING ARTS Baker and Baker Foundation Presents: The Art of Music Allos Musica Trio Tuesday, October 18 | 7:00 pm The Allos Musica Trio plays original compositions, expert improvisations and a hybrid of traditional and contemporary Arabic music. The trio has performed residencies and concerts throughout Chicago and the Midwest and was the Ensemble in Residence for the MOMENTA Dance Company in November 2010. “Though the Arabic influence is unmistakable, the music’s emotional clarity and lyrical grace is universal.” -Chicago Reader Critic’s Choice Doors open at 6 pm. $10/ $8 for members. Experimental Percussion with Greg Stuart and Michael Pisaro Tuesday, October 25 | 7:00 pm Lisztomania Sunday, November 13 | 3:00 pm “The Ameri can composer Michael Pisaro likes his music to develop as a slowmotion force, with adjustments of tone and pitch and instrumentation so longbrewing that you lose your awareness of the player’s hand and the composer’s will. He’s into field recordings, sine waves and percussion, unusually played. Per Mr. Pisaro’s instructions the percussionist Greg Stuart attacks metal by pinging, dropping, bowing — generally anything but playing with sticks or mallets.” - The New York Times Doors open at 6 pm. $10/ $8 for members. The program features works by Franz Liszt to celebrate the 200th anniversary of his birth. Liszt’s compositions for piano demonstrate remarkable ingenuity in terms of form, sonic landscapes, and technical requirements. This recital highlights a variety of his works. Pianist Ryan Smith is a South Carolina native, and he now makes its capital city his home. He regularly performs in a variety of settings, both as a solo and collaborative pianist. Over the past few years, he has appeared in recitals at the Palmetto Theatre, Piccolo Spoleto Festival, and Carnegie Hall, as well as many venues across the Southeast. $10/ $8 for members. Save Your Seat: Celebrating the major museum exhibition, Gala 2012 Friday, April 27, 2012 Black tie | Complimentary valet parking The CHAIR-ity Event of the Year! The Columbia Museum of Art is all about Chair-ity! On Friday, April 27, 2012 the Museum celebrates the opening of our exhibition, The Art of Seating: 200 Years of American Design, with an exclusive black tie gala, featuring specialty cocktails, delicious fare, lively entertainment, dancing and surprises for all to enjoy. An extravagant dinner begins the evening followed by dancing, desserts & more. columbiamuseum.org 9