Northwestern art, English and music departments to host event

Northwestern College’s art, English and music departments will present a collaborative fine arts event Monday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m. in the college’s Te Paske Gallery.

The evening will center on the biblical story of Leah in the book of Genesis and will feature written, musical and visual work by people from Northwestern College and the community of Orange City.

Artwork by community members and a poem by Dr. Sam Martin, assistant professor of English, will be on display in the gallery Feb. 15–26. During the Feb. 22 reception, musicians will perform a variety of musical responses to the theme, artwork and poetry.

Northwestern’s Te Paske Gallery is located in the Thea G. Korver Visual Arts Center, on Highway 10 at 214 8th Street SW in Orange City. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to midnight Monday through Saturday and 1 p.m. to midnight Sunday.