Dave Maley, 3/12/2008
Departments:
Schools:
MONDAY, MARCH 24
LECTURE:
“Zen and the Brain,” a talk on the links between the workings of the human brain and meditation by James H. Austin, clinical professor of neurology, University of Missouri Health Science Center; 8 p.m., Textor 102.
MUSIC:
Recital featuring premiere performances of student compositions; 8:15 p.m., Hockett Family Recital Hall, Whalen Center.
TUESDAY, MARCH 25
READING:
Distinguished Visiting Writers Series presentation by poet Yusef Komunyakaa, author of the Pulitzer Prize–winning collection “Neon Vernacular: New and Selected Poems”; 7:30 p.m., Park Hall Auditorium.
MUSIC:
Faculty vocal recital by tenor Lee Steward, with pianist Charis Dimaras, performing a program that includes three world-premiere song cycles by New York City composer Gerald Busby; 8:15 p.m., Hockett Family Recital Hall, Whalen Center.
THEATER:
Ithaca College Theatre preview performance of “Dance: No Translation Needed,” a presentation of original choreography featuring jazz, ballet, modern and tap; 8 p.m., Hoerner Theatre, Dillingham Center (admission charged).
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26
LECTURE:
“I Can’t Believe I’m Still Here: A Celebration of Life,” by suicide attempt survivor Heidi Bryan, founder of the Feeling Blue Suicide Prevention Council; 7 p.m., Park Hall Auditorium.
MUSIC:
Student recital by the Ithaca College Wind Ensemble, led by graduate conductor Chris Dresko, performing music by Ticheli, Strauss, Schwantner and Whitacre; 8:15 p.m., Ford Hall, Whalen Center.
THURSDAY, MARCH 27
EXHIBIT:
Educational Technology Day showcase of the latest educational computer technology; 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Campus Center.
LECTURES:
“Abraham Lincoln and the House Divided: A Study in Public Argument and Politics,” a Distinguished Speaker in the Humanities talk by David Zarefsky, professor of communication studies at Northwestern University; 7 p.m., Textor 101.
Jessica Savitch Distinguished Journalism Lecture Series talk by “Today” show co-anchor and national correspondent Natalie Morales; 7:30 p.m., Park Hall Auditorium.
THEATER:
Ithaca College Theatre performance of “Dance: No Translation Needed,” a presentation of original choreography featuring jazz, ballet, modern and tap; 8 p.m., Hoerner Theatre, Dillingham Center (admission charged).
FRIDAY, MARCH 28
DANCE:
Finger Lakes Tap Dance Festival, a three-day festival featuring workshops, a tap jam and showcase, the screening of rare dance footage and “Walking in Time,” an all-star dance concert; there is a charge for some of the events, visit www.fingerlakestapfestival.com for ticket information and a schedule.
LECTURE:
“Untilled Serling: Rod Serling’s Attempts to Dramatize the Emmett Till Story,” a presentation as part of the “Life and Legacy of Rod Serling” conference; 1:45 p.m., Park Hall Auditorium.
MUSIC:
Faculty Chamber Music recital by Richard Faria (clarinet) and Jeffery Meyer ( piano), performing works by Schumann, Zemlinsky, Berg, Tchemberdji and Davidovsky; 8:15 p.m., Hockett Family Recital Hall, Whalen Center.
SCREENING: “Twilight Zone Marathon,” a showing of digitally restored episodes on the big screen, introduced by scholars of Rod Serling’s work; 8 p.m., Park Hall Auditorium.
THEATER:
Ithaca College Theatre performance of “Dance: No Translation Needed,” a presentation of original choreography featuring jazz, ballet, modern and tap; 8 p.m., Hoerner Theatre, Dillingham Center (admission charged).
SATURDAY, MARCH 29
READING:
“Noon on Doomsday,” a table reading of an original never-aired “Twilight Zone” script dramatizing the brutal murder of Emmett Till, as part of the “Life and Legacy of Rod Serling” conference; 8 p.m., Park Hall Auditorium.
THEATER:
Ithaca College Theatre performances of “Dance: No Translation Needed,” a presentation of original choreography featuring jazz, ballet, modern and tap; 2 and 8 p.m., Hoerner Theatre, Dillingham Center (admission charged).
CONTINUING EXHIBITS
“Of the People: Inuit Sculpture from the Collection of Mary and Fred Widding,” curated by Ithaca College museology students, and “Running the Numbers: An American Self-Portrait”; both exhibits run through April 6, Handwerker Gallery. The gallery is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (Thursday until 9 p.m.); Saturday and Sunday, noon–5 p.m.
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Originally published in News Releases: Ithaca College Calendar Of Events March 23-29.
