Ithaca College Calendar of Events March 3–9

By David Maley, February 24, 2016

Ithaca College Calendar of Events March 3–9

THURSDAY, MARCH 3
MUSIC

Faculty violin recital by Susan Waterbury and Calvin Wiersma; 7 p.m., Hockett Family Recital Hall, Whalen Center.

SCREENING/DISCUSSION
Women in Media showing of “The Empowerment Project: Ordinary Women Doing Extraordinary Things,” a documentary spotlighting 17 positive and powerful women leaders across a variety of lifestyles and industries, followed by a discussion with filmmakers Sarah Moshman and Dana Michelle Cook; 7:30 p.m., Park Hall Auditorium.

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).

FRIDAY, MARCH 4
ART

Opening reception for “Let’s Do This,” an exhibition of work by Nicholas H. Ruth focusing on modern mechanisms that aid in communication, and how these metaphorically portray our values and desires; 5–8 p.m., Creative Space Gallery, 215 E. State St.

MUSIC
Mary Hayes North Recital Competition for Senior Piano Majors; 2 P.M., Hockett Family Recital Hall, Whalen Center.

Concert by the Wind Ensemble; 8:15 p.m., Ford Hall, Whalen Center.

SATURDAY, MARCH 5
MUSIC

Faculty piano recital by Gregory DeTurck, performing works by Crumb and Schubert; 7 p.m., Hockett Family Recital Hall, Whalen Center.

Concert by the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Cornelia Laemmli Orth, performing works by Beethoven, Haydn and Schubert; 7:30 p.m., Ford Hall, Whalen Center (admission charged).

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).

SUNDAY, MARCH 6
MUSIC

Symphony Orchestra Concerto Concert, featuring a new work commissioned from Dana Wilson in honor of his impending retirement from the School of Music; 4 p.m., Ford Hall, Whalen Center.

TUESDAY, MARCH 8
MUSIC

Concert by the Madrigal Singers; 7 p.m., Hockett Family Recital Hall, Whalen Center.

Concert by the Jazz Ensemble, featuring guest trumpeter Tony Kadleck; 8:15 p.m., Ford Hall, Whalen Center.

PANEL DISCUSSION
Discussion on the challenges faced by women working in the world of media, featuring a panel of distinguished alumnae moderated by Cindi Berger ’83, chairman and CEO of PMK*BNC Public Relations & Marketing; 12:10–1:00 p.m., Park Hall Auditorium.

SCREENING
Screening of films and other media projects made by students as part of the “Women in Media Film Challenge,” followed by a presentation by leaders of local media production companies; 5 p.m., The Studio, 171 E. State St. (Center Ithaca).

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9
MUSIC

Concert by the new-music string ensemble Mivos Quartet; 7 p.m., Hockett Family Recital Hall, Whalen Center.

Concert by the Women’s Chorale and Chorus; 8:15 p.m., Ford Hall, Whalen Center.

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.

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