Pendulum Aerial Arts

Last week The Doudna Fine Arts Center in Charleston, Illinois opened their 2011-2012 season with an incredible aerial acrobatic and contortionist performance by Pendulum Aerial Arts.  The performance, entitled "High Art", was inspired by eight masterpiece paintings and told the story of the journey through various stages of life.  The costumes, music, lighting, and choreography complimented and enhanced the awe-inspiring agility and passion of the performers.  Here is a Sneak Preview of our images from the performance!  Enjoy!

Thank you to The Doudna Fine Arts Center, and 

Suzanne Kenney for inviting us to photograph the performance!

Sierra Leone Refugee All-Stars at EIU

As the headlining act of the EIU Celebration 2011, The Sierra Leone Refugee All-Stars really brought down the house.  With their unmistakable West African sound, their bright smiles and costumes, and their message of happiness, they transformed a traditional concert hall into a foot-stomping, arm-waiving, reggae festival.  The Doudna Fine Arts Center at Eastern Illinois University was only the 2nd stop on the US leg of their 'Positive Revolution Tour'.  By the end of the show, strangers were dancing with each other in the aisles (and some were dancing on the stage), everyone was smiling, and the energy was buoyant. 

Here are some of my favorite images from The Sierra Leone Refugee All-Stars Concert...

EIU Celebration Weekend had a lot going on, so check back over the next few days for more photos from the festivities!

Thanks for visiting!

EIU Dancers Present The Heart Speaks

Last night was the opening performance of "The Heart Speaks", the latest show featuring Cassius' Lighting Design.  The dancers and crew have been hard at work all week getting ready for opening, and the first performance was a definite success!  The Eastern Illinois University Dancers put together an amazing show featuring modern dance, ballet, jazz, and hip hop choreography.  Below are a few of my favorite photos from the final dress rehearsals on Wednesday night.

The EIU Dancers are:  Melanie Bradshaw, Kristlyn Dalton, Jordyn Gandolfi, Trish Garvey, Margaret Hall, Jennifer Johnson, Kaitlyn Kavanaugh, Jenna Miglio, Carrie Murphy, Melissa Pallardy, Nicolette Sheridan, Krista Stephens, Alyssa Triptow, Lyndsey Weber, Edward Swingler, and Kayne O'Brien.  They are Directed by Antoine Thomas.


Congratulations to Cassius, the crew at The Doudna Fine Arts Center, The EIU Dancers and Antoine Thomas on an excellent production!