Monday Memo
Linda Hall to give Jon Ramsey Honors Forum Lecture Dec. 1
The English professor will offer a defense of self-reliance.
Anthropologist Coburn's new book subject of NYT feature
Bazaar Politics introduces readers to daily life in Afghanistan through portraits of local
residents.
Skidmore to observe World AIDS Day with film screening
Tang to be site of free screenings of the film Untitled.
Student athletes participate in Lake George Polar Plunge
They raised more than $2,000 for Special Olympics.
Saratoga Reads launches season with Dec. 4 book fair
Barnes & Noble to host special benefit.
Student musicians in spotlight during week of performances
An array of student groups to perform in end-of-semester concerts.
Zankel Lobby art show curated by students
Student artists and writers are paired in an exhibition that explores the challenges of feeling rooted in a changing world.
Thoroughbred sports update
Holiday weekend hockey invitational and men's basketball beats Southern Vermont again.
Daily Events
Wednesday 11/30
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Men's Basketball vs. Oneonta
Location: Williamson Sports and Recreation Center |
Thursday 12/1
Film Showing of "Untitled"
Location: Tang Teaching Museum The film will be shown every hour from Noon-6 p.m. |
The Jon Ramsey Honors Forum Lecture
Location: Palamountain Hall - Gannett Auditorium |
Writing Confidently (Open to students only)
Location: Bolton Hall - 282 Paper deadlines piling up? This workshop will consider ways to deal with writer's block and with end-of-semester stress. |
"Alice in Wonderland" film night
Location: Tang Teaching Museum |
Sarah Ruhl's "Passion Play"
Location: Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theater - Mainstage "Passion Play," by award-winning contemporary writer Sarah Ruhl, is a bold, funny and poignant expression of the intersection of religion and politics. This thrilling, epic play "takes us behind the scenes of three communities in different eras of time who are attempting to stage the death of Christ." Throughout the play we see a yearning for spirituality, as well as a questioning of our major beliefs in political systems and religion.November 18-20 & December 1-4 All performances at 7:30 p.m., except Sunday matinees, which are at 2 p.m. |
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Skidmore Guitar Ensemble
Location: Arthur Zankel Music Center - Ladd Concert Hall Joel Brown, Coach |
"Alice in Wonderland " film night
Location: Tang Teaching Museum |
Friday 12/2
Creative Responses To War Event Series
Location: Tang Teaching Museum
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Faculty Meeting
Location: Palamountain Hall - Gannett Auditorium |
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Sarah Ruhl's "Passion Play"
Location: Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theater - Mainstage "Passion Play," by award-winning contemporary writer Sarah Ruhl, is a bold, funny and poignant expression of the intersection of religion and politics. This thrilling, epic play "takes us behind the scenes of three communities in different eras of time who are attempting to stage the death of Christ." Throughout the play we see a yearning for spirituality, as well as a questioning of our major beliefs in political systems and religion.November 18-20 & December 1-4 All performances at 7:30 p.m., except Sunday matinees, which are at 2 p.m. |
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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, 12/02, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 12/03, 2 and 8 p.m. |
Saturday 12/3
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Skidmore Small Jazz Ensembles
Location: Arthur Zankel Music Center - Ladd Hall Coached by John Nazarenko, Mark Vinci, and George Muscatello. |
Winter Dance Concert
Location: Dance Center - Dance Theater Skidmore Dance Department presents choreography by faculty and guest artists. Performances: Friday, 12/02, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 12/03, 2 and 8 p.m. |
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Sarah Ruhl's "Passion Play"
Location: Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theater - Mainstage "Passion Play," by award-winning contemporary writer Sarah Ruhl, is a bold, funny and poignant expression of the intersection of religion and politics. This thrilling, epic play "takes us behind the scenes of three communities in different eras of time who are attempting to stage the death of Christ." Throughout the play we see a yearning for spirituality, as well as a questioning of our major beliefs in political systems and religion.November 18-20 & December 1-4 All performances at 7:30pm except Sunday matinees which are at 2:00pm. |
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Skidmore Community Chorus
Location: Arthur Zankel Music Center - Ladd Concert Hall Katie Gardiner, Choral Director |
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Winter Dance Concert
Location: Dance Center - Dance Theater Skidmore Dance Department presents an evening of choreography by faculty and guest artists. Performances: Friday, 12/02, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 12/03, 2 and 8 p.m. |
Sunday 12/4
Sarah Ruhl's "Passion Play"
Location: Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theater - Mainstage "Passion Play," by award-winning contemporary writer Sarah Ruhl, is a bold, funny and poignant expression of the intersection of religion and politics. This thrilling, epic play "takes us behind the scenes of three communities in different eras of time who are attempting to stage the death of Christ." Throughout the play we see a yearning for spirituality, as well as a questioning of our major beliefs in political systems and religion.November 18-20 & December 1-4 All performances at 7:30pm except Sunday matinees which are at 2:00pm. |
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F.A.T's Movies Through the Decades: "Sweet Charity" ft. Shirley MacLaine & choreography by Bob Fosse
Location: Palamountain Hall - Davis Auditorium Film Appreciation Troupe (F.A.T.) continues its "Movies Through the Decades" theme with December as 1960's month. On Sunday, Dec. 4 at 3 pm we will be showing 1969 dance/musical film "Sweet Charity," written by Federico Fellini et. al and directed by Bob Fosse. The film stars Shirley MacLaine, John McMartin, and Chita Rivera and features songs like "Big Spender."*****Snacks will be provided!****** For a trailer, synopsis, and other info click "View Website" to check out "Sweet Charity" on IMDB. |
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Skidmore Wind Symphony and Chamber Ensembles
Location: Arthur Zankel Music Center - Ladd Concert Hall Diane Bargiel, Conductor Jan Vinci, Chamber Ensemble Coordinator |
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World Premiere Skidmore Student Composition Concert
Location: Arthur Zankel Music Center - Ladd Concert Hall Students of Anthony G. Holland |
Ongoing Events
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[9/3 - 12/30] Opener 22: Whiting Tennis
Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location:
Tang Teaching Museum
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[9/17 - 12/30] Tang Exhibition: "I Myself Have Seen It: Photography and Kiki Smith"
Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location:
Tang Teaching Museum
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| [9/22 - 12/15] Weight Watchers
Time: 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM Location: North Hall & Hoge Heating Plant - Large Conf. Room #134 New Weight Watchers session beginning 9/22 in North Hall. Call Pat if interested. Open to anyone who is available attend at the noon time. |
| [10/27 - 12/8] Weekly meditation and movement
Time: 5:10 PM - 5:55 PM Location: Wilson Memorial Chapel A mixture of chanting, silent meditation and yoga-type movement, with each session focused on a positive quality or attribute of life. All welcome; come whenever your schedule permits. Wear comfortable clothing to facilitate easy movement. |
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[10/28 - 12/4] Schick Art Gallery Exhibition: "A Resolution of the Art and Sciences"
Location: Saisselin Art Center - Schick Art Gallery Skidmore students, faculty, and alumni present works that cross boundaries between the arts, sciences, and technology. Exhibition curated by a faculty / student team composed of Professors John Cunningham and Peter Stake, and students Rachel Fisher and Ali Carney-Knisely. |
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[11/17 - 12/10] Student Art Exhibition: "Revealing Obscurity"
Time: 7:00 PM Location: Arthur Zankel Music Center - Zankel Main Lobby A student Art exhibition. Curated by Phobe Pundyk and Alec Unkovic.Opening Reception - November 17, 7 - 8:30pm Artists include: Caitlin Allen, Elizabeth Kennedy, Rich Lapham, Ashton LeCraw, Jack McDermott, Daniel Pinnolis, Anne Porter, Annie Roos, Jackie Saltzman and Jonathan Wan. Writers: Elizabeth Brightly, Cameron Keady, Robin Krosinsky, Jack McDermott, Molly O'Brien, Nina Simon, Carol Wurtzel, and Hattie Young. Generously supported by: Skidmore Opportunity Funds, Arts Administration Program, and Chris Kobuskie, The Tang Museum. |
