The Troy community and the Capital Region will see a great expansion of its arts and media scene when the Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC) at RPI opens on Oct.3.As its directors say, "We invite you to enjoy three weekends of world-class artistic performances and workshops, premieres of EMPAC-commissioned artworks, presentations of research at the frontiers of science, and social events ranging from black-tie elegant to come-as-you-are eclectic."
You can browse EMPAC's Web site by clicking here, but here's a quikck rundown on the opening events:
October 3-5: Gala Weekend
... offers audiences an introduction to the EMPAC program and mission with performances ranging from 15th-century choral music performed in a 21st Century concert hall to late-night DJ-VJ parties. Beauty, delight and audacity populate the weekend’s events, in work that challenges expectations as it engages and privileges the senses. A Presidential Colloquy and the official Ribbon Cutting begin the weekend — and the festivities.
October 9-12: Symposium Weekend
... brings together an internationally diverse group of directors from leading research institutions to share their work in the arts, design and media-based research, spanning augmented reality to the visualization and auralization of scientific data. Arts events, performances, installations and exhibitions continue throughout the long weekend.
October 17-19: Homecoming & Family Weekend
... focuses on the greater Rensselaer community. Events and performances ranging in media and style — including many student groups — will reflect the diversity of interest on, and beyond, the Rensselaer campus.
(Thanks to Nadeen Thompson for the heads-up.)
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