Mon., October 27 through Fri., November 14. The idea of a community is ever-changing, meaning different things to different people. Picturing Community is an exhibition of photography by Vassar students and employees. The juried exhibition, presented by the Vassar Community Works campaign, will feature photographs taken in Poughkeepsie and the surrounding Hudson Valley. Funded by donations from employees and students of Vassar College, Community Works is a philanthropic campaign whose mission is to provide financial assistance to local not-for-profit organizations. Recipients are selected each year by a committee of staff, administrators, faculty, and students. James W. Palmer III '90 Gallery. College Center.
College Center, Palmer Gallery
Imagining Obama: Historical and Political Reflections on the Promises and Problems of an Improbable Candidate. Professors: Luke Harris, Quincy Mills and Sarita Gregory. Sponsored by the African American Alumnae/i of Vassar College.
College Center, Villard Room
Idlewild Theatre Ensemble wlecomes artists from New York City's Women's Project to lead a workshop that simultaneously deals with creating site-specific work and responding to the canon of women's plays. Susan Glaspell's THE VERGE will be the jumping off point and at the end of the workshop, the participants will have created short, site-specific responses to the play. Participants should sign up in advance with Caroline Warren at cawarren@vassar.edu.
Susan Stein Shiva Theater
Bagel Brunch at the Bayit every Saturday at noon. Come to Bagel Brunch and learn more!
Bayit, Multipurpose Room
Vassar Women's Swim & Dive vs. Skidmore. Vassar Men's Swim & Dive vs. Skidmore.
Walker Field House, Pool
Bradley Klein, piano. Music of Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Scriabin.
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Skinner Hall of Music, Martel Recital Hall
Because Dave Chappelle Said So. Professor Kiese Laymon. Sponsored by the African American Alumnae/i of Vassar College.
Sanders Hall, 008
The Very Essence of Progress: Reading Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man/Reading Barack Obama. Professor Eve Dunbar. Sponsored by the African American Alumnae/i of Vassar College.
Sanders Hall, 011
"First Lady Suite." Contact the boxoffice located inside the Powerhouse theater for more information. Phone: 845-437-5584. Email: boxoffice@vassar.edu. Walkins: Monday-Friday, 1pm-5pm. Reservations for all performances are required. All reservations are complimentary and seating is limited. November 6, 7, 8. Martel Theater.
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Filmscreening brought to you by ViCE Film League. 7pm, Blodgett.
Blodgett, Nora Ann Wallace '73 Auditorium
Vassar College Women?s Chorus. Christine Howlett, conductor. Carols and Lullabies. Christmas in the Southwest by Conrad Susa, featuring members of the music faculty: Frank Cassara, marimba, Terry Champlin, guitar, and Bridget Kibbey, harp.
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Skinner Hall of Music, Martel Recital Hall
The Slam Allen Blues Band. All campus party with the legendary Slam Allen Blues Band. Sponsored by the African American Alumnae/i of Vassar College.
Ely Hall, Aula
Arizona and MacGregor play a concert at Ferry House.
Ferry House, Liv. Rm
Students' Building, Second Floor
M.E.Ch.A. East Coast Chicano/a Student Forum Fall Conference.
College Center, Matthew's Pub
The 13th Annual Rocky Horror Picture Show. Friday/Saturday, November 7, 8, 14, 15. Sanders Auditorium, doors open at 11:30 pm. Don't miss seeing your friends in the NSO's 13th annual production of the cult classic tradition!
Sanders Hall, 212