Ithaca College Calendar of Events February 25-March 2

By David Maley, February 17, 2016

Ithaca College Calendar of Events February 25-March 2

THURSDAY, FEB. 25
MUSIC

“Jubilation and Loss,” a performance by the Ithaca College Concert Band featuring works by Chance, Pann, Reed and Rudin; 8:15 p.m., Ford Hall, Whalen Center.

FRIDAY, FEB. 26
DANCE

Step Fest, a Black History Month showcase of step dancing, featuring performances by IC Step, Pulse, Ground Up Crew, IC Beat Boxing and Island Fusion; 7 p.m., Emerson Suites, Phillips Hall.

MUSIC
Black History Month Concert, featuring performances by counter tenor John Holiday, the Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers, students in the Worlds of Music class and the African Drumming and Dance Ensemble; 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).

SATURDAY, FEB. 27
MUSIC

Guest recital by the Army Tuba-Euphonium Quartet; 5 p.m., Hockett Family Recital Hall, Whalen Center.

SUNDAY, FEB. 28
MUSIC

Faculty trombone recital by Harold Reynolds, with pianist Diane Birr; 2 p.m., Hockett Family Recital Hall, Whalen Center.

PERFORMANCE
“Reclaiming Blackness: Showcase,” a Black History Month showcase of talent from Ithaca College students; 6 p.m., Emerson Suites, Phillips Hall.

THEATRE
Ithaca College Theatre performance of Handel’s opera “Semele,” a classic story of jealousy and fatal attraction from Roman mythology; 2 p.m., Hoerner Theatre, Dillingham Center (admission charged).

MONDAY, FEB. 29
MUSIC

Concert by the Percussion Ensembles; 8:15 p.m., Ford Hall, Whalen Center.

TUESDAY, MARCH 1
SCREENING

Out of the Closet and Onto the Screen series showing of “Love Free or Die,” a documentary about an Episcopal priest who became the first openly gay priest in a committed same-sex relationship to be ordained a bishop in any Christian denomination; 7 p.m., Textor 101.

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).

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2
MUSIC

Guest clarinet recital by Osiris Molina; 7 p.m., Hockett Family Recital Hall, Whalen Center.

READING
Distinguished Visiting Writers Series reading by acclaimed memoirist Abigail Thomas, author of “What Comes Next and How to Like It”; 7:30 p.m., Clark Lounge, Egbert Hall.

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.