Photo by Scott Huck Above: Caricatures were a fun part of the evening's events. LEFT:Students file into the trolley in downtown Dayton. Photo by Scott Huck An Evening at the Dayton Art Institute This year the Campus ActivitiesBoardsponsoredanew event which they called"An Evening at the Dayton Art Institute." Attractions included trolley rides, caricatures, and a musical performance by the Carillon Brass. The Carillon Brass played anything from classical to contemporary pieces, enthralling the audience with their skill as well as their humor. One amusing feature was the piece entitled "Buttercup,"featuring thetuba,as well as the mandolin instrument created by placing the opening of one horn inside another. Students also had the opportunity to view the works ofnumerousgreatartists. The featureartisticexhibition was the "Botticelli to Tiepolo: Three Centuries of Italian Painting," which displayed samplesfromtheRenaissance and Baroque periods. Most paintings portrayed religious themes,such as SaintCecelia atthe harpsichord orthe raising ofLazarus or the martyrdom of a great saint. The grandeur in size and vividness was very impressive. Other highlights of the evening included Chicago stylehotdogs,NewYorkstyle cheesecake,and a stress-free atmosphere to enjoy with friends. When the evening finallycametoaclose,everyone who attended had received an excellent cultural experience. Keturah Stork moonlight/dayton art
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