Monday Memo
Increasing Awareness of the Homeless
Tang Museum curator tapped for unusual assignment
Ian Berry recently outfitted a mobile home that had been plopped down in
New York City with an eclectic collection of art from upstate New York artists.
Winner of alum's "creative challenge" claims prize
Molly O'Brien '12 writes a poem that wins her VIP tickets to a Jets game.
Recap: 10th annual Beatlemore Skidmania
If you were not one of the 1,200 people to attend the Nov. 21 concerts, this story and video offer a view of the day's program.
Saratoga Reads announces selections for young readers
The Skidmore-Saratoga collaboration lists companion books for this year's program.
7 community partners to receive SaratogaArtsFest grants
More than $10,000 will assist
local organizations for the fifth
annual citywide celebration of the arts in June 2011.
Thoroughbred sports update
Skidmore beats Elmira in hockey invitational; more coverage of historic men's basketball win.
Daily Events
Tuesday 11/30
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Yoga-type Movement and Meditation
Location: Wilson Memorial Chapel A mixture of chanting, silent meditation and pilates, and yoga-type movements focused on cultivating positive attributes of the soul. Every Tuesday afternoon through 11/30/2010 (no program on 11/23/2010.) All are welcome. Come whenever your schedule permits. Wear loose comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or blanket. |
Eye Rhymes: A Panel Discussion
Location: Tang Teaching Museum |
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Women's Basketball vs. Hartwick
Location: Williamson Sports and Recreation Center |
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Men's Basketball vs. Hartwick
Location: Williamson Sports and Recreation Center |
Wednesday 12/1
Information Table: Janet Littlfield '98, Executive Director, Friends of Little Field Home Non-Profit (Open to campus community only.)
Location: Case Center - 2nd Floor Burgess Cafe area Come find out about this wonderful opportunity to volunteer in Malawi. The Friends of Little Field Home mission is to create a long term, loving, supportive, and healthy environment for the 102+ orphans of the Ntchisi area and to work with the community in programs pertaining to education, health care, and commerce. |
Information Session: Janet Littlfield '98, Executive Director, Friends of Little Field Home Non-Profit (Open to campus community only.)
Location: Starbuck Center - 2nd Floor Conference Room Come find out about this wonderful opportunity to volunteer in Malawi. Skidmore Junior Alison Swayne will be in attendance and will speak of her experience last summer.The Friends of Little Field Home mission is to create a long term, loving, supportive, and healthy environment for the 102+ orphans of the Ntchisi area and to work with the community in programs pertaining to education, health care, and commerce. |
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Intersections: Race
Location: Palamountain Hall - Davis Auditorium This is the third panel in the "Intersections" series, which will draw upon the insights of Skidmore faculty, staff, and students throughout the academic year. The series is designed to interrogate and illuminate our understandings of religion, gender, race, sexuality, nation, and class. Dr. Cornel West, noted Princeton scholar and public intellectual, will provide the capstone lecture for the series on April 7, 2011. |
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Survivor Series: 2 Hours of Sleep Isn't Enough? (Open to students only)
Location: Wait Hall - Lounge Did you sleep through lab again? The Peer Health Educators return to help you get the best night of sleep possible, no matter how short it is.Skidmore's Survivor Series is organized by the Office of Residential Life and provides support for first-year students adjusting to life at Skidmore College. |
Thursday 12/2
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West African Drumming
Location: Arthur Zankel Music Center - Beckerman (room 006) Students of Music Faculty Yacub Addy's West African Drumming classes join him for a selection of Ghanian poly-rhythms using hand and stick drumming, bells, and shakers. |
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Carlo Goldoni's "The Servant of Two Masters"
Location: Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theater - Mainstage Translated and Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher and Paolo Emilio LandiHatcher and Landi's reworking of "The Servant Of Two Masters" is a cross between traditional Italian commedia dell'arte and postmodern vaudeville. Goldoni's classic pits the madcap servant, Truffaldino, against masters, mistresses, lovers, lawyers, and multiple plates of meatballs. This will certainly be a fast-moving comedy, complete with acrobatics, juggling, audience participation, and a liberal dose of adlibs. December 2-5 All performances at 8pm except Sunday matinees only which are at 2pm. |
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Skidmore Guitar Ensemble
Location: Arthur Zankel Music Center Joel Brown, coach |
Friday 12/3
Faculty Meeting (Open to campus community only.)
Location: Palamountain Hall - Gannett |
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Falling for Song
Location: Arthur Zankel Music Center - ELM (Room 117) Voice students of Anne Turner and Gene Marie Kern |
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Ice Hockey vs. Bowdoin
Location: Saratoga City Rink |
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Carlo Goldoni's "The Servant of Two Masters"
Location: Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theater - Mainstage Translated and Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher and Paolo Emilio LandiHatcher and Landi's reworking of "The Servant Of Two Masters" is a cross between traditional Italian commedia dell'arte and postmodern vaudeville. Goldoni's classic pits the madcap servant, Truffaldino, against masters, mistresses, lovers, lawyers, and multiple plates of meatballs. This will certainly be a fast-moving comedy, complete with acrobatics, juggling, audience participation, and a liberal dose of adlibs. December 2-5 All performances at 8pm except Sunday matinees only which are at 2pm. |
Skidmore Small Jazz Ensemble
Location: Arthur Zankel Music Center Coaches: John Nazarenko, Mark Vinci, and George Muscatello |
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Winter Dance Concert
Location: Dance Center - Dance Theater Skidmore Dance Department presents an evening of dance with choreography by faculty and guest artists. Performances: Friday, 12/03, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 12/04, 2 and 8 p.m. |
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Saturday 12/4
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Skidmore Composition Recital
Location: Arthur Zankel Music Center - Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall World premiere performances of student compositions. Students studied composition with Professor Anthony Holland. |
Winter Dance Concert
Location: Dance Center - Dance Theater Skidmore Dance Department presents choreography by faculty and guest artists. Performances: Friday, 12/03, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 12/04, 2 and 8 p.m. |
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Ice Hockey vs. Colby
Location: Saratoga City Rink |
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Men's Basketball vs. Bard (Hilton Garden Inn Tournament)
Location: Williamson Sports and Recreation Center |
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Carlo Goldoni's "The Servant of Two Masters"
Location: Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theater - Mainstage Translated and Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher and Paolo Emilio LandiHatcher and Landi's reworking of "The Servant Of Two Masters" is a cross between traditional Italian commedia dell'arte and postmodern vaudeville. Goldoni's classic pits the madcap servant, Truffaldino, against masters, mistresses, lovers, lawyers and multiple plates of meatballs. This will certainly be a fast-moving comedy, complete with acrobatics, juggling, audience participation, and a liberal dose of adlibs. December 2-5 All performances at 8pm except Sunday matinees only which are at 2pm. |
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Skidmore College Community Chorus and Vocal Chamber Ensemble
Location: Arthur Zankel Music Center Janet McGhee, music director.Morten Lauridsen: Lux Aeterna "Morten Lauridsen's compulsively listenable Lux Aeterna was an instant hit when the Los Angeles Master Chorale premiered it in 1997. People hear it, and they are moved." -Los Angeles Times |
Winter Dance Concert
Location: Dance Center - Dance Theater Skidmore Dance Department presents an evening of choreography by faculty and guest artists. Performances: Friday, 12/03, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 12/04, 2 and 8 p.m. |
Sunday 12/5
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Men's Basketball Hilton Garden Inn Tournament Consolation
Location: Williamson Sports and Recreation Center |
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Carlo Goldoni's "The Servant of Two Masters"
Location: Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theater - Mainstage Translated and Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher and Paolo Emilio LandiHatcher and Landi's reworking of "The Servant Of Two Masters" is a cross between traditional Italian commedia dell'arte and postmodern vaudeville. Goldoni's classic pits the madcap servant, Truffaldino, against masters, mistresses, lovers, lawyers and multiple plates of meatballs. This will certainly be a fast-moving comedy, complete with acrobatics, juggling, audience participation, and a liberal dose of adlibs. December 2-5 All performances at 8pm except Sunday matinees only which are at 2pm. |
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Skidmore Flute and Wind Chamber Ensembles
Location: Arthur Zankel Music Center A variety of wind ensembles with guests perform works from baroque to contemporary repertoire. Coaches: Jan Vinci, Randall Ellis and Susan Martula |
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Men's Basketball Hilton Garden Inn Tournament Championship
Location: Williamson Sports and Recreation Center |
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Roman Catholic Mass
Location: Wilson Memorial Chapel Roman Catholic Mass. |
Ongoing Events
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[7/17 - 4/17] Opener 20: Paula Hayes: Understory
Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location:
Tang Teaching Museum
- Payne Room |
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[7/17 - 1/2] Opener 21: Suzanne Bocanegra: I Write the Songs
Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location:
Tang Teaching Museum
- Malloy Wing |
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| [9/7 - 1/2] Eye Rhymes
Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location:
Tang Teaching Museum
- Winter Gallery |
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| [9/18 - 2/27] The Jewel Thief
Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location:
Tang Teaching Museum
- Wachenheim Gallery |
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[10/8 - 12/5] Selected Art Faculty Exhibition
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: Saisselin Art Center - Schick Art Gallery Selected Art Faculty Exhibition by John Galt, Patrick Kelley, Sang-Wook Lee, Doretta Miller and Iona Park |
| [10/9 - 2/27] Elevator Music 17: Peter Edwards
Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location:
Tang Teaching Museum
- Elevator |
