9/16 Athenaeum at 1pm – Opera in the Time of Flood by Peggy Sannerud

Join us on Wednesday, September 16, at 1pm for a presentation by Peggy Sannerud titled, "Opera in the Time of Flood."

Professor Sannerud will discuss her experience designing lights for the Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre’s performance of “Verdi’s Aida” last year, when the Cedar Rapids’ River flooded its 500-year-flood-plain. She will talk about how the loss of the theater, sets, lights and costumes affected the performance, and how the town struggled with issues such as transportation, public safety, electricity, and water and sewer. The presentation will highlight the value of live performing arts in communities, particularly under stressful situations.

The Athenaeum is located on the second floor of the WSU Library, bluff side. The event is free and open to the public.

For the complete Fall 2009 Athenaeum schedule and for additional information about the Athenaeum, please visit the following: http://www.winona.edu/library/athenaeum/