Chamber music will be performed when the University of Indianapolis’ Faculty Artist Series continues at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 2, at the DeHaan Fine Arts Center, 1400 E. Hanna Ave.
Faculty and guests will explore the intriguing diversity of the chamber repertoire, from the tango inspirations of Argentine Maximo Pujol to the premiere of a new work for oboe, bassoon and piano by UIndy alumnus Matthew Bridgham. 

The free program includes the 1906 concert piece by Romanian George Enescul, and Austin Hartman will join the New Century String Quartet for the 1889 string quintet by German-American composer Charles Martin Loeffler.

Jazz will reign when the Tucker Brothers and Friends present a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4. 

 Bassist Nick Tucker and guitarist Joel Tucker, both Indianapolis natives, are active freelance musicians around the Midwest. Nick holds a bachelor’s degree in music from UIndy and a master’s in jazz studies from Indiana University, where Joel studied jazz. Nick teaches bass at IUPUI and Eastern Illinois University, and Joel maintains a large private studio. 

Their collaborations pay homage to the rich jazz history of Indianapolis while also making jazz fresh and relatable to young people. 
Call 788-3251 or visit www.uindy.edu/arts for more information.

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s Pyramid Players have extended their run of “Charlotte’s Web,” a beloved children’s story, through March 28.

Based on the classic tale by E.B. White, the production tells the story of Wilbur, a piglet who wants to live a long life. But his animal friends on the Zuckerman farm know this won’t happen without their help. A plan is enacted by an extraordinary spider, Charlotte, who is determined to save Wilbur’s life. Proving to not only be a true friend but also a good writer, Charlotte weaves words into her web above Wilbur’s pen that declare him to be “some pig.”

Thus begins her campaign to promote the qualities of her pig friend and draw enough attention to him that he’s entered into the county fair for a chance at the blue ribbon that just might save his life. Wilbur learns a great deal from the wise spider, even after they return home from the fair.

John Vessels plays Wilbur, with Sally Scharbrough as Charlotte, Kennedy Martin as Fern, A.J. Morrison as Templeton, Ethan Litt as Homer and the sheep and Ian Frazier as the narrator and Gander. 

The one-hour performances – designed for preschoolers through fifth-grades – take place at 10 a.m. most Fridays and at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. most Saturdays. Children have the opportunity to meet the cast after each show for pictures and autographs. Tickets are $15.50 and can be reserved by calling 872-9664.