September 2008 | |
Thursday, September 4 | |
| 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Arc of Intent: Claudia R. Fieo, Selected Works, 1988-2008. Professor of Art Claudia Fieo exhibits her prints, drawings and ceramic sculpture. Exhibition runs through October 19; galleries closed for break Oct. 10-14. Beard & Weil Galleries, Watson Fine Arts Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644 |
| 7:00 p.m. | Opening Lecture and Reception. Professor Claudia Fieo presents a lecture related to her exhibition, Arc of Intent: Claudia R. Fieo, Selected Works, 1988-2008. Ellison Lecture, Watson Fine Arts Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644 |
Wednesday, September 10 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | Music Department Faculty Recital. The faculty members in the Department of Music, including President Ronald A. Crutcher, perform as part of the Faculty and Friends Music Series. Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644 |
Thursday, September 11 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | Glory Box. Performance artist Tim Miller explores the issues of same-sex marriage and the struggle for immigration rights for lesbian and gay bi-national couples. Sponsored by the Ruth Eddy '42 Master Class in the Arts Endowed Fund within the Evelyn Danzig Haas '39 Visiting Artists Program. Kresge Experimental Theatre, Watson Fine Arts. Web link. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644 |
Thursday, September 18 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | Musical Performance: disorient. Tomie Hahn and Wendy Hsu offer a variety of styles--from traditional Japanese music to hardcore noise improvisations. Sponsored by the Dale Rogers Marshall Visiting Artists Program Endowed Fund within the Evelyn Danzig Haas '39 Visiting Artists Program.. Dance Studio, Balfour-Hood. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644 |
Friday, September 19 | |
| 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Voice of an Artist: Patrick Dougherty. Primitive Ways in an Accelerated World. Dougherty builds sculptural works constructed of tree saplings throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. This lecture, opening reception and dedication culminates a three-week residency, during which the artist will work directly with students on a sculpture for Wheaton's campus. Sponsored by the Celeste Gottesman Bartos '35 Fund for the Visual Arts with in the Evelyn Danzig Haas '39 Visiting Artists Program and the Master Class in the Visual Arts Fund given by a Wheaton Alumna within the Evelyn Danzig Haas '39 Visiting Artists Program.. Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts. No advance reservations necessary. Web link. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644 |
Wednesday, September 24 | |
| 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Lecture by Graphic Novelist Paul Karasik: ''The Language of Comics.'' Karasik's work has been translated into more than 12 languages. With artist David Mazzucchelli he created the award-winning graphic novel based on Paul Auster's City of Glass May Room, Mary Lyon Contact: Mark LeBlanc |
Tuesday, September 30 | |
| 5:00 p.m. | Readings by the Writer: Tess Taylor, poet. Taylor is the author of The Misremembered World, a collection of poems. Her nonfiction and poetry have appeared in the Times Literary Supplement, The New York Times, and The New Yorker. Sponsored by the Dale Rogers Marshall Visiting Artists Program Endowed Fund within the Evelyn Danzig Haas '39 Visiting Artists Program. May Room, Mary Lyon Hall Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644 |
October 2008 | |
Saturday, October 4 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | Ten-Minute Play Festival. An evening of dramatic vignettes written, directed and performed by Wheaton students, advised by Associate Professor of English Charlotte Meehan and Professor of Theatre David Fox. Kresge Experimental Theatre, Watson Fine Arts Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644 |
Tuesday, October 7 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | Organ Recital. In a lecture-demonstration, college organist William A. MacPherson reveals the mysteries behind the silver pipes at the front of Cole Chapel. A variety of short pieces will display the many colors of Wheaton's Casavant mechanical-action organ. Cole Memorial Chapel Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644 |
Thursday, October 16 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | Pamberi Steel Orchestra. This steel pan ensemble based in Trinidad features a mix of composed and improvised passages. Cole Memorial Chapel Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644 |
Friday, October 17 | |
| * | Homecoming Weekend 2008. A celebration of all things Wheaton! Alumnae/i, parents, families and their students enjoy a fun-filled campus weekend. Watch for more information in August. Contact: Ryan Parker (alums), Andrea Holden (parents) |
Saturday, October 18 | |
| * | Homecoming Weekend 2008. Alumnae/i, parents, families and their students enjoy a fun-filled campus weekend. Watch for more information in August. Contact: Ryan Parker (alums), Andrea Holden (parents) |
Sunday, October 19 | |
| * | Wheaton Community Day. Friends and neighbors from Norton and surrounding communities are invited to campus for a day-long festival of arts, entertainment, family fun and refreshments. Contact: Monica Key |
Thursday, October 23 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | South Indian Vocals. T. Vegavahini, senior performer of the Dhanammal family style of music. Sponsored by the Caroline C. Edwards '70 Master Class in the Visual and Musical Arts Endowed Fund with in the Evelyn Danzig Haas '39 Visiting Artists Program.. Woolley Room, Mary Lyon Hall. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644 |
Wednesday, October 29 | |
| 8:00 p.m. | Loser Concert Series. Featuring Cuban-born Paquito D'Rivera, saxophone and clarinet master, winner of multiple Grammy awards for both Latin jazz and classical recordings, and recipient of the National Medal for the Arts. Cole Chapel. Admission is free, but tickets are required. Web link. Contact: Loser Concert Line (508-286-3515) |
Thursday, October 30 | |
| 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Hugh Townley: The Wizard of Wood. A 60-year retrospective of the artist's work, starting with the bronzes from 1949 to the plywood pieces in 2005. Exhibition runs through December 1. Beard & Weil Galleries, Watson Fine Arts Galleries closed for Thanksgiving break, November 26-30. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644 |
Friday, October 31 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | Jazz Band Concert. The ensemble features the music of Herbie Hancock, renowned jazz pianist and composer. Kresge Experimental Theatre, Watson Fine Arts Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644 |
November 2008 | |
Wednesday, November 5 | |
| 5:00 p.m. | Readings by the Writer. Edward Carey, playwright and novelist, and Elizabeth McCracken, novelist. Sponsored by the Ruth Eddy '42 Master Class in the Arts Endowed Fund within the Evelyn Danzig Haas '39 Visiting Artists Program. May Room, Mary Lyon Hall. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644 |
Thursday, November 6 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | An Inspector Calls. Written by J.B. Priestly, directed by Stephanie Burlington. Set in London in 1912 as the Titanic prepares to embark, this play is a suspenseful tale that ends with a stunning cliffhanger. Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts Tickets: $10 general, $5 students/seniors; to reserve, call the Watson Box Office at (508) 286-3575 or email boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644 |
| 7:30 p.m. | John Berberian in Performance. Berberian is an Armenian-American musician known for his virtuosity on the oud, a Middle Eastern stringed instrument. Sponsored by the Caroline C. Edwards '70 Master Class in the Visual and Musical Arts Endowed Fund with in the Evelyn Danzig Haas '39 Visiting Artists Program. Cole Memorial Chapel. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644 |
Friday, November 7 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | Cold Fusion Ensemble in Performance. The ensemble includes music director and guitarist Mark Volker, flutist Laura Campbell, cellist Florent Renard-Payen, tubist Dave Unland and regular guest oboist Ahmed Madkour, assistant professor of music. Their repertoire combines live performance on traditional western instruments with computer-driven electronics. Sponsored by the Dale Rogers Marshall Endowed Fund within the Evelyn Danzig Haas '39 Visiting Artists Program. Cole Memorial Chapel. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644 |
| 7:30 p.m. | An Inspector Calls. Written by J.B. Priestly, directed by Stephanie Burlington. Set in London in 1912 as the Titanic prepares to embark, this play is a suspenseful tale that ends with a stunning cliffhanger. Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts Tickets: $10 general, $5 students/seniors; to reserve, call the Watson Box Office at (508) 286-3575 or email boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644 |
Saturday, November 8 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | An Inspector Calls. Written by J.B. Priestly, directed by Stephanie Burlington. Set in London in 1912 as the Titanic prepares to embark, this play is a suspenseful tale that ends with a stunning cliffhanger. Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts Tickets: $10 general, $5 students/seniors; to reserve, call the Watson Box Office at (508) 286-3575 or email boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644 |
Thursday, November 13 | |
| 5:00 p.m. | Poet Marie Howe. Howe is the author of two volumes of poetry, The Good Thief and What the Living Do, and the co-editor of a book of essays, In the Company of My Solitude: American Writing from the AIDS Pandemic. Sponsored by the Dale Rogers Marshall Endowed Fund within the Evelyn Danzig Haas '39 Visiting Artists Program. Ellison Lecture, Watson Fine Arts. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644 |
| 7:30 p.m. | An Inspector Calls. Written by J.B. Priestly, directed by Stephanie Burlington. Set in London in 1912 as the Titanic prepares to embark, this play is a suspenseful tale that ends with a stunning cliffhanger. Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts Tickets: $10 general, $5 students/seniors; to reserve, call the Watson Box Office at (508) 286-3575 or email boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644 |
Friday, November 14 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | An Inspector Calls. Written by J.B. Priestly, directed by Stephanie Burlington. Set in London in 1912 as the Titanic prepares to embark, this play is a suspenseful tale that ends with a stunning cliffhanger. Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts Tickets: $10 general, $5 students/seniors; to reserve, call the Watson Box Office at (508) 286-3575 or email boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644 |
Saturday, November 15 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | An Inspector Calls. Written by J.B. Priestly, directed by Stephanie Burlington. Set in London in 1912 as the Titanic prepares to embark, this play is a suspenseful tale that ends with a stunning cliffhanger. Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts Tickets: $10 general, $5 students/seniors; to reserve, call the Watson Box Office at (508) 286-3575 or email boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644 |
Thursday, November 20 | |
| 5:00 p.m. | Student Recitals. Gifted student performers demonstrate mastery in voice, violin, cello, piano and other instruments. Cole Memorial Chapel Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644 |
| 7:30 p.m. | Beyond Therapy. This play, written by Christopher Durang and directed by theatre major Clara Bene '09, deals with the obscure connections between therapists and their patients and the disasters of love-triangle relationships. Kresge Experimental Theatre, Watson Fine Arts To reserve complimentary tickets, call the Watson Box Office at 508-286-3575 or email to boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644 |
Friday, November 21 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | Beyond Therapy. This play, written by Christopher and directed by theatre major Clara Bene '09, deals with the obscure connections between therapists and their patients and the disasters of love-triangle relationships. Kresge Experimental Theatre, Watson Fine Arts To reserve complimentary tickets, call the Watson Box Office at 508-286-3575 or email to boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
Saturday, November 22 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | Beyond Therapy. This play, written by Christopher and directed by theatre major Clara Bene '09, deals with the obscure connections between therapists and their patients and the disasters of love-triangle relationships. Kresge Experimental Theatre, Watson Fine Arts To reserve complimentary tickets, call the Watson Box Office at 508-286-3575 or email to boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
Sunday, November 23 | |
| 3:00 p.m. | Southeastern Massachusetts Wind Symphony. Music Director and Conductor Earl Raney leads the ensemble in a performance of compositions by Shostakovich, Holst and Duffy, as well as Thanksgiving (mvt III) from Symphony of Prayer by J. Eric Scmidt. Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts Tickets may be obtained at the door $5 general, $4 students/seniors, $10 families of four or more. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644 |
| 7:30 p.m. | World Music Ensemble. A wide-ranging exploration of music traditions from Brazil, India, Africa, Scotland, Ireland and more, under the direction of Visiting Instructor of Music Sheila Falls-Keohane. Cole Memorial Chapel Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644 |
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