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Albert Einstein
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 Fanfare 1997: An Overview
Since 1986, Fanfare, Southeastern Louisiana University's unique and exciting arts festival sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences, has offered the very best in music, dance, theatre, lecture, films, exhibits and children's events.

Not only has Fanfare entertained an ever growing number of appreciative arts lovers, but the month-long, 60-plus-event festival also has worked hard to build audiences for the future through our education outreach programs and school performances.

This year, Fanfare's 12th season, special guests include

 Plain-spoken and engaging former Texas Governor Ann Richards.

 the hilarious political satire comedy troupe, the Capitol Steps.

 the acclaimed -- and adorable -- Moscow Boys Choir.

 the Philadelphia Ballet, whose program will include "Rubies" from George Ballanchine's classic Jewels.

  Ernest Gaines, award-winning author of A Gathering of Old Men and The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman.

 Cols. Nancy and Jerry Jaax, the U.S. Army veterinarians who played major roles in the real life Ebola virus nightmare depicted in the bestseller The Hot Zone.

 the New Century Orchestra and the Spoleto/USA Chamber Music.

 Metropolitan Opera mezzo soprano Margaret Lattimore.

 the popular Missoula Children's Theatre performing The Pied Piper.

 the Art and All That Jazz weekend with Gallery Stroll and Jazz Downtown.

 Art and the Environment, a campus-wide exhibit.

 Film and television actor Ed Metzger in the one-man show Albert Einstein: The Practical Behemian.

 Rainforest, the unique audience participation sight and sounc composition of McLean Mix.

 Big Bad Wolf and the Endangered Forest, a delightful musical with a message for children of all ages.

 Special and Foreign Film Series.

 Southeastern Theatre's production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Southeastern Opera-Music Theatre's production of Cosi fan tutte.


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