Season of the Arts

Get ready for an inspiring year! The Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts' 2025-26 Season of the Arts brings a diverse array of cultural experiences to the Nova Southeastern University community. With captivating visual art, compelling theatre, vibrant music concerts, and dynamic dance performances, our season aims to provoke thought, ignite creativity, and celebrate the human spirit. Explore universal themes like love, resilience, identity, and the power of imagination, and discover the transformative impact of the arts in our lives.

FALL 2025
September 25 at 5:00pm
UC Gallery 217
Guest Artist Exhibition - Nathalie Alfonso 
Nathalie Alfonso holds a Master’s in Fine Arts from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX, and a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts from Florida International University in Miami, FL. Alfonso’s artistic practice includes the exploration of unseen work and the exercise of emotional control. Alfonso leverages the qualities of invisibility and visibility as the foundations for her multidisciplinary approach, which encompasses drawings, installations, performances, and videos. For more information, contact Mario D'Agostino at mdagost0@nova.edu
October 3 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Rosenthal 140
College Radio Day 2025
Mako Radio on WKPX 88.5 FM Sunrise presents College Radio Day, featuring live radio segments around this year's theme, “tune in to the people!" For more information, contact Mike Lynn at ml2009@nova.edu  
October 3 & 4 at 7:30pm - Oct 5 at 2:00pm
Black Box Theatre
Rent By Jonathan Larson
Join us to experience Rent! A Pulitzer Prize-winning musical. Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about falling in Love, finding your voice and living for today. For more information, contact Alex Alvarez at aalvare1@nova.edu
October 15 at 7:30pm
Don Taft University Center & Miniaci Performing Arts Center
Dance Awareness Day
Calling all dancers! South Florida high school students are invited to participate in this annual celebration of dance that offers workshops in Modern Dance, Dance Improvisation, Jazz Dance, Hip Hop, Tap, Dance for the Camera, Contemporary Dance, and Salsa. For more information and to register, contact Elana Lanczi at lanczi@nova.edu
October 17 at 7:30pm
Don Taft University Center - Performance Theatre
Shark Showcase
Join us for a night of dance, music and fine arts by our Shark Talent students! For more information, contact Dan Gelmann at gelbmann@nova.edu
October 24-25 at 7:30pm
Don Taft University Center - Black Box Theatre
Mayfly
Presented by Stage 2 Productions (An NSU Student Company)
Our Stage 2 students will create original works, cast, design, and stage it ALL within a 24-hour span, the performance of these original works will take place in the evening of the following day!
November 21 & 22 at 7:30pm
Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center
DanceWorks
The Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts presents performances by the NSU Dance Ensemble and original choreography created by Dance faculty and featured guest artists. For more information, contact Elana Lanczi at lanczi@nova.edu
November 13 at 5:00pm
UC Gallery 217
12th Faculty Art Exhibition
The NSU Art + Design Program proudly presents a vibrant exhibition of faculty artworks. The show will feature works from varied artistic practices, including immersive and virtual reality, ceramics, fiber and textile art, and expressive visual arts mediums. For more information, contact Mario D'Agostino at mdagost0@nova.edu
November 14 at 7:30pm
Miniaci Performing Arts Center
Peace Concert - Seasons of Love
Celebrate the season with a concert featuring NSU’s Mako Band, the Bossa Nova Chorale, and Shark Gold Vocal Ensemble. For more information, contact Bill J. Adams at wadams@nova.edu
November 20 at 12:00pm
Alvin Sherman Library - Cotilla Gallery
Music for the Season
Join performers from NSU's Commercial Music Program as they celebrate the season with great music inspired by the holidays. For more information, contact Bill J. Adams at wadams@nova.edu
WINTER 2026
January 23 at 7:00pm
Don Taft University Center - Performance Theatre
Improv Jam
Presented by Stage 2 Productions (an NSU Student Company) At Improv Jam 11, join us online to watch NSU students perform in this hilarious variety show filled with original improvisation skits. These students come up with all their material at home, with minimal preparation. You won’t want to miss this night of comedy and laughter!
February 5 at 7:30pm
Alvin Sherman Library - Cotilla Gallery
The Music of Bill Withem
Join us for an evening of chamber music composed by NSU music faculty Dr. Bill Withem, with performances by NSU music faculty Bill Adams and Jihong Adams-Park, and featuring flutist Karen Fuller, percussionist Matthew Nichols, and violinist Laura Gonzalez.
The program will include Dragonfly, a three-movement virtuosic work for flute, mallet percussion, and piano, and Italian Settings, a song cycle featuring settings of 19th and 20th Century Italian poetry for male voice, violin, and piano. For more information, contact Bill J. Adams at wadams@nova.edu
February 12 at 5:00pm
UC Gallery 217
15th Senior Showcase Art Exhibition
Witness the outstanding works created by the 2026 Art + Design graduating class. For more information, contact Mario D'Agostino at mdagost0@nova.edu
February 20 at 5:00pm
Don Taft University Center - Performance Theatre
Theatre 20th Anniversary
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of theatre at NSU! Students, alumni, faculty, staff, and NSU theatre supporters are all welcome. Let’s raise a glass to two decades of creativity, performances, and artistic growth.
February 20 & 21 at 7:30pm - Feb 22 at 2:00pm
Black Box Theatre
Boeing Boeing - Theatre Production
Join us to experience Boeing Boeing! An NSU Theatre Production. For more information, contact Alex Alvarez at aalvare1@nova.edu
TBD
Black Box Theatre - Don Taft University Center - Performance Theatre
Winter Showcase
Join us to experience an evening of artistic performances. For more information, contact Dan Gelbmann at gelbmann@nova.edu
March 26 at 5:00pm
Cotilla Gallery - Alvin Sherman Library
17th Juried Student Art Exhibition
Celebrate the best of the Art + Design program. Select student works will be on view during this juried exhibition. For more information, contact Mario D'Agostino at mdagost0@nova.edu
April 10-11 at 7:30pm
Don Taft University Center - Performance Theatre
Student Choreography Showcase
Don’t miss these original works choreographed and performed by NSU dance students. For more information, contact Elana Lanczi at lanczi@nova.edu
April 13 at 5:00pm
Don Taft University Center - UC Gallery 217
Literary & Art Journal volume 23 launch
Join us to celebrate the launch of Digressions: Literary & Art Journal, Volume 23! Contributors will be invited to read or share their work. For more information, contact Janine Morris at jmorris2@nova.edu
April 24 at 7:30pm
Don Taft University Center - Performance Theatre
Spring Music Concert 
Celebrate spring with a concert featuring NSU’s Mako Band and the Bossa Nova Chorale. For more information, contact Bill J. Adams at wadams@nova.edu

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