Visual & Performing Arts Center at WCSU

The Visual and Performing Arts Center at Western Connecticut State University is the premiere educational arts facility in the region. This $98,000,000, 130,000 square foot arts center boasts a multitude of dynamic spaces to delight audiences and invigorate artists. Facilities include the 350-seat Veronica Hagman Concert Hall which features three-tiered, 360 degree seating, the 350-seat MainStage Theatre, the versatile Studio Theatre, and the stunning and vibrant Art Gallery. All spaces are equipped with the finest technology in the arts industry, enhancing the work that appears on stage and on exhibition. Since opening in 2014, the Visual and Performing Arts Center has solidified its reputation of offering Broadway-caliber theatre and renowned jazz and classical concerts with affordable ticket prices, and innovative gallery exhibitions at no cost to the community.

Upcoming (19)

Visiting Artist Lecture - Eric Aho, Painter primary image

Visiting Artist Lecture - Eric Aho, Painter

Wednesday • 11:00 AM

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The Donkey Show: A Midsummer Night's Disco primary image

The Donkey Show: A Midsummer Night's Disco

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Sip & Sketch primary image

Sip & Sketch

Fri, Apr 12 • 7:00 PM

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Orchestra and Concert Chorale primary image

Orchestra and Concert Chorale

Sat, Apr 13 • 3:00 PM

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Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band primary image

Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band

Sun, Apr 14 • 3:00 PM

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WCSU 2024  Senior Portfolio Exhibition primary image

WCSU 2024 Senior Portfolio Exhibition

Thu, Apr 18 • 6:00 PM

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The Crucible primary image

The Crucible

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Percussion Ensemble primary image

Percussion Ensemble

Sat, Apr 20 • 1:00 PM

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Piano Studio Recital primary image

Piano Studio Recital

Sat, Apr 20 • 4:00 PM

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Chamber Singers and University Singers primary image

Chamber Singers and University Singers

Sun, Apr 21 • 3:00 PM

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The Crucible - Understudy Performance primary image

The Crucible - Understudy Performance

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Visiting Artist Lecture - Judy Glantzman, Interdisciplinary Artist primary image

Visiting Artist Lecture - Judy Glantzman, Interdisciplinary Artist

Wed, Apr 24 • 11:00 AM

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Visiting Artist Lecture - Eric Aho, Painter primary image

Visiting Artist Lecture - Eric Aho, Painter

Wednesday • 11:00 AM

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The Donkey Show: A Midsummer Night's Disco primary image

The Donkey Show: A Midsummer Night's Disco

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Sip & Sketch primary image

Sip & Sketch

Fri, Apr 12 • 7:00 PM

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Orchestra and Concert Chorale primary image

Orchestra and Concert Chorale

Sat, Apr 13 • 3:00 PM

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Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band primary image

Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band

Sun, Apr 14 • 3:00 PM

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WCSU 2024  Senior Portfolio Exhibition primary image

WCSU 2024 Senior Portfolio Exhibition

Thu, Apr 18 • 6:00 PM

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The Crucible primary image

The Crucible

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Percussion Ensemble primary image

Percussion Ensemble

Sat, Apr 20 • 1:00 PM

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Piano Studio Recital primary image

Piano Studio Recital

Sat, Apr 20 • 4:00 PM

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Chamber Singers and University Singers primary image

Chamber Singers and University Singers

Sun, Apr 21 • 3:00 PM

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The Crucible - Understudy Performance primary image

The Crucible - Understudy Performance

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Visiting Artist Lecture - Judy Glantzman, Interdisciplinary Artist primary image

Visiting Artist Lecture - Judy Glantzman, Interdisciplinary Artist

Wed, Apr 24 • 11:00 AM

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Past (678)

Jazz Combos primary image

Jazz Combos

Sun, Mar 24 • 3:00 PM

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Large Jazz Ensembles primary image

Large Jazz Ensembles

Fri, Mar 22 • 7:00 PM

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WCSU 2024 MFA Thesis Exhibition- Opening Reception & Alumni Night primary image

WCSU 2024 MFA Thesis Exhibition- Opening Reception & Alumni Night

Thu, Mar 21 • 6:00 PM

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Danbury Concert Association presents the The Essex Octet primary image

Danbury Concert Association presents the The Essex Octet

Sun, Mar 10 • 3:00 PM

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Visiting Artist Lecture - Melinda Beck, Illustrator primary image

Visiting Artist Lecture - Melinda Beck, Illustrator

Tue, Mar 5 • 11:00 AM

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NEXT TO NORMAL - Understudy Performance primary image

NEXT TO NORMAL - Understudy Performance

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NEXT TO NORMAL primary image

NEXT TO NORMAL

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Artist Talk: The Circe Effect primary image

Artist Talk: The Circe Effect

Wed, Feb 21 • 6:30 PM

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Visiting Artist Lecture - Seth Becker, Painter primary image

Visiting Artist Lecture - Seth Becker, Painter

Tue, Feb 20 • 11:00 AM

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Sip & Print primary image

Sip & Print

Fri, Feb 9 • 7:00 PM

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Gallery Opening: The Circe Effect primary image

Gallery Opening: The Circe Effect

Thu, Feb 8 • 6:00 PM

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Visiting Artist Lecture - Gregory Manchess, Illustrator primary image

Visiting Artist Lecture - Gregory Manchess, Illustrator

Tue, Feb 6 • 11:00 AM

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Jazz Combos primary image

Jazz Combos

Sun, Mar 24 • 3:00 PM

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Large Jazz Ensembles primary image

Large Jazz Ensembles

Fri, Mar 22 • 7:00 PM

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WCSU 2024 MFA Thesis Exhibition- Opening Reception & Alumni Night primary image

WCSU 2024 MFA Thesis Exhibition- Opening Reception & Alumni Night

Thu, Mar 21 • 6:00 PM

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Danbury Concert Association presents the The Essex Octet primary image

Danbury Concert Association presents the The Essex Octet

Sun, Mar 10 • 3:00 PM

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Visiting Artist Lecture - Melinda Beck, Illustrator primary image

Visiting Artist Lecture - Melinda Beck, Illustrator

Tue, Mar 5 • 11:00 AM

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NEXT TO NORMAL - Understudy Performance primary image

NEXT TO NORMAL - Understudy Performance

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NEXT TO NORMAL primary image

NEXT TO NORMAL

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Artist Talk: The Circe Effect primary image

Artist Talk: The Circe Effect

Wed, Feb 21 • 6:30 PM

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Visiting Artist Lecture - Seth Becker, Painter primary image

Visiting Artist Lecture - Seth Becker, Painter

Tue, Feb 20 • 11:00 AM

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Sip & Print primary image

Sip & Print

Fri, Feb 9 • 7:00 PM

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Gallery Opening: The Circe Effect primary image

Gallery Opening: The Circe Effect

Thu, Feb 8 • 6:00 PM

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Visiting Artist Lecture - Gregory Manchess, Illustrator primary image

Visiting Artist Lecture - Gregory Manchess, Illustrator

Tue, Feb 6 • 11:00 AM

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The Visual and Performing Arts Center at Western Connecticut State University is the premiere educational arts facility in the region. This $98,000,000, 130,000 square foot arts center boasts a multitude of dynamic spaces to delight audiences and invigorate artists. Facilities include the 350-seat Veronica Hagman Concert Hall which features three-tiered, 360 degree seating, the 350-seat MainStage Theatre, the versatile Studio Theatre, and the stunning and vibrant Art Gallery. All spaces are equipped with the finest technology in the arts industry, enhancing the work that appears on stage and on exhibition. Since opening in 2014, the Visual and Performing Arts Center has solidified its reputation of offering Broadway-caliber theatre and renowned jazz and classical concerts with affordable ticket prices, and innovative gallery exhibitions at no cost to the community.

Events

Visiting Artist Lecture - Eric Aho, Painter primary image

Visiting Artist Lecture - Eric Aho, Painter

Wednesday • 11:00 AM

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The Donkey Show: A Midsummer Night's Disco primary image

The Donkey Show: A Midsummer Night's Disco

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Sip & Sketch primary image

Sip & Sketch

Fri, Apr 12 • 7:00 PM

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Orchestra and Concert Chorale primary image

Orchestra and Concert Chorale

Sat, Apr 13 • 3:00 PM

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Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band primary image

Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band

Sun, Apr 14 • 3:00 PM

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WCSU 2024  Senior Portfolio Exhibition primary image

WCSU 2024 Senior Portfolio Exhibition

Thu, Apr 18 • 6:00 PM

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The Crucible primary image

The Crucible

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Percussion Ensemble primary image

Percussion Ensemble

Sat, Apr 20 • 1:00 PM

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Piano Studio Recital primary image

Piano Studio Recital

Sat, Apr 20 • 4:00 PM

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Chamber Singers and University Singers primary image

Chamber Singers and University Singers

Sun, Apr 21 • 3:00 PM

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The Crucible - Understudy Performance primary image

The Crucible - Understudy Performance

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Visiting Artist Lecture - Judy Glantzman, Interdisciplinary Artist primary image

Visiting Artist Lecture - Judy Glantzman, Interdisciplinary Artist

Wed, Apr 24 • 11:00 AM

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Visiting Artist Lecture - Eric Aho, Painter primary image

Visiting Artist Lecture - Eric Aho, Painter

Wednesday • 11:00 AM

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The Donkey Show: A Midsummer Night's Disco primary image

The Donkey Show: A Midsummer Night's Disco

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Sip & Sketch primary image

Sip & Sketch

Fri, Apr 12 • 7:00 PM

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Orchestra and Concert Chorale primary image

Orchestra and Concert Chorale

Sat, Apr 13 • 3:00 PM

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Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band primary image

Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band

Sun, Apr 14 • 3:00 PM

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WCSU 2024  Senior Portfolio Exhibition primary image

WCSU 2024 Senior Portfolio Exhibition

Thu, Apr 18 • 6:00 PM

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The Crucible primary image

The Crucible

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Percussion Ensemble primary image

Percussion Ensemble

Sat, Apr 20 • 1:00 PM

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Piano Studio Recital primary image

Piano Studio Recital

Sat, Apr 20 • 4:00 PM

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Chamber Singers and University Singers primary image

Chamber Singers and University Singers

Sun, Apr 21 • 3:00 PM

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The Crucible - Understudy Performance primary image

The Crucible - Understudy Performance

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Visiting Artist Lecture - Judy Glantzman, Interdisciplinary Artist primary image

Visiting Artist Lecture - Judy Glantzman, Interdisciplinary Artist

Wed, Apr 24 • 11:00 AM

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Jazz Combos primary image

Jazz Combos

Sun, Mar 24 • 3:00 PM

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Large Jazz Ensembles primary image

Large Jazz Ensembles

Fri, Mar 22 • 7:00 PM

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WCSU 2024 MFA Thesis Exhibition- Opening Reception & Alumni Night primary image

WCSU 2024 MFA Thesis Exhibition- Opening Reception & Alumni Night

Thu, Mar 21 • 6:00 PM

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Danbury Concert Association presents the The Essex Octet primary image

Danbury Concert Association presents the The Essex Octet

Sun, Mar 10 • 3:00 PM

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Visiting Artist Lecture - Melinda Beck, Illustrator primary image

Visiting Artist Lecture - Melinda Beck, Illustrator

Tue, Mar 5 • 11:00 AM

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NEXT TO NORMAL - Understudy Performance primary image

NEXT TO NORMAL - Understudy Performance

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NEXT TO NORMAL primary image

NEXT TO NORMAL

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Artist Talk: The Circe Effect primary image

Artist Talk: The Circe Effect

Wed, Feb 21 • 6:30 PM

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Visiting Artist Lecture - Seth Becker, Painter primary image

Visiting Artist Lecture - Seth Becker, Painter

Tue, Feb 20 • 11:00 AM

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Sip & Print primary image

Sip & Print

Fri, Feb 9 • 7:00 PM

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Gallery Opening: The Circe Effect primary image

Gallery Opening: The Circe Effect

Thu, Feb 8 • 6:00 PM

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Visiting Artist Lecture - Gregory Manchess, Illustrator primary image

Visiting Artist Lecture - Gregory Manchess, Illustrator

Tue, Feb 6 • 11:00 AM

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Jazz Combos primary image

Jazz Combos

Sun, Mar 24 • 3:00 PM

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Large Jazz Ensembles primary image

Large Jazz Ensembles

Fri, Mar 22 • 7:00 PM

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WCSU 2024 MFA Thesis Exhibition- Opening Reception & Alumni Night primary image

WCSU 2024 MFA Thesis Exhibition- Opening Reception & Alumni Night

Thu, Mar 21 • 6:00 PM

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Danbury Concert Association presents the The Essex Octet primary image

Danbury Concert Association presents the The Essex Octet

Sun, Mar 10 • 3:00 PM

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Visiting Artist Lecture - Melinda Beck, Illustrator primary image

Visiting Artist Lecture - Melinda Beck, Illustrator

Tue, Mar 5 • 11:00 AM

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NEXT TO NORMAL - Understudy Performance primary image

NEXT TO NORMAL - Understudy Performance

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NEXT TO NORMAL primary image

NEXT TO NORMAL

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Artist Talk: The Circe Effect primary image

Artist Talk: The Circe Effect

Wed, Feb 21 • 6:30 PM

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Visiting Artist Lecture - Seth Becker, Painter primary image

Visiting Artist Lecture - Seth Becker, Painter

Tue, Feb 20 • 11:00 AM

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Sip & Print primary image

Sip & Print

Fri, Feb 9 • 7:00 PM

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Gallery Opening: The Circe Effect primary image

Gallery Opening: The Circe Effect

Thu, Feb 8 • 6:00 PM

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Visiting Artist Lecture - Gregory Manchess, Illustrator primary image

Visiting Artist Lecture - Gregory Manchess, Illustrator

Tue, Feb 6 • 11:00 AM

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