Ithaca College Calendar of Events February 18–24

By David Maley, February 10, 2016

Ithaca College Calendar of Events February 18–24

THURSDAY, FEB. 18
MUSIC

Boehmler Community Foundation Series concert by the Nathaniel Dett Chorale, Canada’s first professional choral group dedicated to Afrocentric music of all styles, including classical, spiritual, gospel, jazz, folk and blues; 8:15 p.m., Ford Hall, Whalen Center.

FRIDAY, FEB. 19
MUSIC

Faculty violin recital by Calvin Wiersma, performing works by Telemann, Farrin, Hindemith, Yannelli, Piazzolla, Grossman and Wilson; 7 p.m., Hockett Family Recital Hall, Whalen Center.

SUNDAY, FEB. 21
SCREENING

Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival kickoff showing of the Pakistani film “Shah,” the story a boxer  who went from being homeless to winning an Olympic medal, followed by a discussion with the filmmaker; 4:30 p.m., Cinemapolis, 120 E. Green St. (first 50 audience members admitted free).

TUESDAY, FEB. 23
LECTURE

“The Changing Face of Long Term Care,” a Gerontology Institute Distinguished Speaker Series talk by Thomas H. Dennison, director of the Program in Health Services Management and Policy at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs; 7 p.m., Emerson Suites, Phillips Hall.

MUSIC
Dave Riley Memorial Concert with New York Voices, joined by the Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Vocal Ensemble and Choir in celebrating the career of the late School of Music faculty member; 7 p.m., Ford Hall, Whalen Center.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 24
MUSIC

Concert by the Symphonic Band, with piano soloist Charis Dimaras, featuring works by Gershwin, Gorb, Grainger and Tull; 8:15 p.m., Ford Hall, Whalen Center.

THEATRE
Ithaca College Theatre performance of Handel’s opera “Semele,” a classic story of jealousy and fatal attraction from Roman mythology; 8 p.m., Hoerner Theatre, Dillingham Center (admission charged).

CONTINUING EXHIBITS
“UNLOADED,” an exhibit featuring multimedia work by 20 contemporary artists that examines the historical and social issues surrounding the availability, use and impact of guns in our lives from a number of perspectives; through March 6, Handwerker Gallery, Gannett Center. The gallery is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon–5 p.m.

Exhibition of mixed-media paintings by Carolyn Hoffman ’15 illustrating the interaction of mind vs. body; through Feb. 28, Creative Space Gallery, 215 The Commons. The gallery is open Thursday through Sunday, noon–5 p.m.

ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.