BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The BoZone - ECPv5.12.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The BoZone X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bozone.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The BoZone BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260514T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260514T173000 DTSTAMP:20260424T170510 CREATED:20260423T203630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T203630Z UID:316497-1778779800-1778779800@bozone.com SUMMARY:Free Presentation Explores the Shakespeare–Bernstein Connection DESCRIPTION:Free Presentation Explores the Shakespeare–Bernstein Connection on May 14 \nThe Bozeman Symphony invites the community to The Shakespeare–Bernstein Connection\, a free presentation with Music Director Norman Huynh and Montana State University Professor Dr. Gretchen Minton on Thursday\, May 14\, from 5:30–6:30 p.m. at Country Bookshelf\, 28 W. Main St. \nThis engaging talk complements the Symphony’s upcoming performances of Rhapsody in Blue & West Side Story\, taking place May 15–17 at the Willson Auditorium in downtown Bozeman. \nWhile it is widely known that West Side Story draws inspiration from Romeo and Juliet\, this presentation goes further\, exploring what it truly means to adapt Shakespeare. How does a timeless tragedy transform when its setting\, genre\, and even its ending is reimagined? Huynh and Dr. Minton will examine the bold artistic choices behind West Side Story\, revealing the dynamic interplay of poetry\, music\, and movement that defines this iconic work. \nDr. Minton\, Professor of English and College of Letters and Science Distinguished Professor at MSU\, is a leading scholar of Shakespeare and early modern drama. She has published extensively\, including critical editions of early modern plays\, and is the author of Shakespeare in Montana: Big Sky Country’s Love Affair with the World’s Most Famous Author\, and recipient of multiple regional book awards. Beyond academia\, she serves as dramaturg and script adaptor for Montana Shakespeare in the Parks and co-founded Montana InSite Theatre\, known for its innovative\, site-specific productions addressing contemporary environmental issues. \nAmerican conductor Huynh is widely recognized for his expressive musicality\, inventive programming\, and ability to connect with audiences. In addition to his role as Music Director of the Bozeman Symphony Orchestra\, he serves as Music Director of the Britt Festival Orchestra in Jacksonville\, Oregon. His career includes a sold-out subscription debut with the New York Philharmonic and guest appearances with leading orchestras across the country\, including those in St. Louis\, San Diego\, Seattle\, and Detroit. \nFor more information or to purchase tickets for Rhapsody in Blue & West Side Story\, visit www.bozemansymphony.org or call 406-585-9774. URL:https://bozone.com/event/free-presentation-explores-the-shakespeare-bernstein-connection/ LOCATION:Country Bookshelf\, 28 W Main St.\, Bozeman\, MT\, 59715\, United States CATEGORIES:Lectures,Miscellanea GEO:45.6789859;-111.0381637 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Country Bookshelf 28 W Main St. Bozeman MT 59715 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=28 W Main St.:geo:-111.0381637,45.6789859 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR