More than a wave, Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World promises to be more than your typical museum exhibition with engaging experiences that will immerse guests in Edo Period culture through several interactive areas, including a multi-media historical display, peaceful Japanese garden, anime exhibit, children’s area and interactive Edo experiences including period garments such as Shogun and Kabuki fashion replicas, and more.

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Director of the McAninch Arts Center, Diana Martinez, takes you behind the scenes for an inside look at upcoming shows, events and more.

Backstage Buzz is currently airing on local WDCB-TV, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11a & 7p and Sundays at 1:30p & 9:30p.

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The Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World exhibit coming to the Cleve Carney Museum of Art opens May 31, 2025 and will feature one of the largest collections of Japanese art in Europe. Diana and Justin discuss where the works of art that include one-of-a-kind paintings, hand-painted scrolls, instruments and more come from, the origin of the collection, and how to get involved – volunteer, donate, be a docent, sponsor, join the host committee, schedule a talk for service club, etc. For more information and tickets, visit Hokusai2025.org

 

 

Karen Kuhn, Executive Director, College of DuPage Foundation, shares the foundation’s role in bringing major exhibitions to the McAninch Arts Center and the Cleve Carney Museum of Art. She and Diana discuss the upcoming exhibit, Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, and the efforts supporting the exhibit including the gala, ways people can get involved, and how you can become a sponsor.

 

 

Daniel Millhouse, Assistant Professor, Theater at COD College Theater shares the wonderful upcoming theater season at the MAC. He discusses this year’s Christmas shows including Buffalo Theatre Ensemble’s (BTE) upstairs/downstairs story The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley and the classic A Christmas Carol performed by students along with community members. After the holidays, College Theater will present two additional shows: It’s Only a Play and Our Town, and BTE will end the season with Native Gardens. Join us at the MAC to engage with live theater and escape the everyday.

 

 

Dr. Patrick O’Shea directs three choirs at COD: The Chamber Singers, Concert Choir, and DuPage Chorale. Listen to learn about the choirs, how you could get involved and how you can enjoy an upcoming concert on:

Chamber Singers and Concert Choir: Dec. 5 and May 15
DuPage Chorale: Dec. 8 and May 11

Join Dr. Matt Shevitz, College Music, to get an insider’s look at the College of DuPage music department and the upcoming programs including the free MusicFridays@Noon. Matt also shares how he will perform on the MAC stage for the first time with one of our touring performers! Catch an upcoming concert this season, including:

MusicFridays@Noon: Fridays thru May 16
Jazz/Pop Combos: Nov. 26 and May 16
DuPage Community Jazz Ensemble: Dec. 6 and May 9

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