We The People First Friday Art and Dance
December 4 | 6-8 P.M. | Ware Center
VHDANCE presents “Danses pour Noël” – Excerpts from Handel’s Messiah 7-8 P.M. | Steinman Hall
The beauty of Handel’s Messiah Oratorio comes to the stage in a delightful dance concert! Under the direction and choreography of Valerie Henry, two Lancaster-based dance ensembles, Dance Mosaic and Premiere Danse will be joined by ZCWA Dance Academy of Charlotte, North Carolina to bring Charles Jennens’ lyrics to life using a fusion of ballet, modern, and world dance. Adorned with elaborate costuming, fabric, and dynamic staging, this popular “rite of Christmas” will stir the joy of the season in everyone.
Events are FREE and open to the public. Safety first! Masks are required and our facility adheres to social distancing guidelines.
Young Patrons Submit Artwork of Friends in Honor of "Corduroy" Screening
Some of our favorite submissions from young patrons who attended the live-streaming event “Corduroy” earlier this month. The play about the beloved stuffed bear of the same name, was adapted for the stage by Barry Kornhauser. The live stream was a production from the Children’s Theatre Company of Minneapolis, MN. that was offered FREE of charge to 100 families in our community. For all the submissions in response to our request to share a story, drawing or other work of art describing a favorite friend, the Arts at Millersville made a donation to Toys for Tots.
In this, the 10th Anniversary of Millersville University’s opening of the Ware Center, the Arts at MU continues to pursue its mission of fostering creativity, learning and understanding through the cultural arts even in these toughest of times. We have taken significant steps to ensure the safety and health of our patrons when attending our “in-person” events, which include:
- Separate Entrances and Exits;
- A Temperature Kiosk reading before entering;
- Masks worn at all times;
- Limited capacity venues and indoor spaces (compliant with DOH regulations);
- Socially distanced seating and accommodations including restrooms and elevator (compliant with CDC guidelines); and
- Continual maintenance of cleanliness to high touch and high traffic areas.
We also have been able to provide free virtual Performing Artist Series performances and Family Fun Fest experiences to Lancaster County families and local schools continuing our dedication to cultural arts education regardless of physical or economic circumstances.
Click below to watch the videos captured LIVE.
Friday, August 28 – Beethoven Sonata Concert
Friday, September 25 – Beethoven Sonatas “Moonlight” and Others
UPCOMING CONCERTS
Beethoven’s Five Lesser-Known Piano Sonatas
Saturday, February 27, 2021 | 7:30 P.M.
Complete Piano/Cello Works of Beethoven
with Emilio Colon & Xun Pan
Wednesday, May 5, 2021 | 7:30 P.M.
Thursday, May 6, 2021 | 7:30 P.M.
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Our Mission
The Office of Visual and Performing Arts continues Millersville University’s long history of hosting performances and fosters innovation, creative thinking, collaboration, and community and campus engagement. We oversee the University’s two state-of-the-art performing arts facilities-The Ware Center located in heart of Downtown Lancaster, PA and The Winter Center located on the University’s campus in Millersville, PA.
In these venues, “Lancaster County’s Home for the Cultural Arts” features music, live theater, film, poetry, dance concerts, community events and art exhibits. See all of our upcoming events here.
The Arts at Millersville is pleased to partner this season with the following organizations
