Circle of Light

The five divisions of TWU's the School of the Arts & Design – dance, fashion, music, theatre and visual arts – are joining forces for the 2025 Circle of Light, the art-themed festival in and around Pioneer Circle between the Visual Arts Building and the Music Building on Dec. 4.

The festival will culminate in the annual A Very Merry Concert in the Margo Jones Performance Hall in the Music Building at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7). The concert will incorporate contributions from across the Music Division, including singing from the new Musical Theatre program.

Steven Young of the Theatre Division will be master of ceremonies. The festival is open to the public and will include:

• The TWU Jazz Ensemble performing at 5:45.
• Fashion & Merchandising’s Illuminate Fashion Show on the steps of the Music Building at 6 p.m.
• Theatre’s reading of O. Henry’s short story “The Gift of the Magi” at 6:20.
• A joint performance by Music’s Mariachi ensemble and Dance’s Ballet Folklórico at 6:40.
• Videos by the Visual Arts Motion Graphics class on a large screen overlooking Pioneer Circle. The videos will be accompanied by works from the Animation class.
• Fashion & Merchandising’s lighted fashion exhibits on the grounds near the Pioneer Woman statue.
• Coloring-book-style calendars on sale from the Visual Arts Art Education class.
• Visitors will be able to weave scraps of fabric and fiber into hula-hoop looms.
• Visual Arts’ BFA exhibits in the east and west galleries in the Visual Arts building.
• Dance displaying screen dances from recent MFA students.
• Photo booths, laser-cut lanterns and hanging ceramic sculptures.
• Complimentary refreshments will be served.

All events except the concert are free. Tickets to A Very Merry Concert are $10 general admission, $5 for students and seniors, and free for children under 12. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.

Individuals requiring accommodations please contact Accessibility Services by Nov. 25, 2025, by email at dss@twu.edu or phone at 940-898-3835.