OCTOBER 3, TUESDAY
Master Class with Darrell Jones
9:30 a.m., Center for the Arts, Dance Theatre
Part of the Bebe Miller Company's residency at Middlebury, this master class in intermediate dance technique is open to all, pre-registration requested (802-443-5245). Free
OCTOBER 3-4, TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY
Bebe Miller Company:
Landing/Place
8:00 p.m. each evening, Center for the Arts, Dance Theatre
Bebe Miller Company’s latest work, Landing/Place, is the first company work since her 2001 Bessie award-winning Verge: an interactive, sensory embrace that leaves no one unchanged. By combining video projection with exquisite dancing and live music by Albert Mathias, Miller and her dancers explore a variety of tensions and dislocations in the human landscape. Miller's hallmark choreography--rich, luscious, and sensuous--is present here in the gorgeous dancing of her cast. The dance is seen through a layering of projected images that evoke different times and places. “Her movement is infused with a spirit that clings to the audience even after she and her dancers have left the stage. It’s not uncommon to leave a Miller performance feeling transformed.”—The New York Times. Please join the dancers and choreographer for a discussion after Tuesday's performance. Funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Doris Duke Fund for Dance of the National Dance Project, a program administered by the New England Foundation for the Arts; the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation; and the Altria Group, Inc., among others. The local residency is made possible by the Middlebury College’s Performing Arts Series, the Committee on the Arts, and the Dance Program. Tickets: $15/12/5. http://go.middlebury.edu/tickets or 802-443-MIDD (6433).
OCTOBER 4, WEDNESDAY
Master Class with Kathleen Hermesdorf and Albert Mathias
2:35 P.M., Center for the Arts, Dance Theatre
Part of the Bebe Miller Company's residency at Middlebury, this master class in intermediate dance technique is open to all, pre-registration requested (802-443-5245). Free
OCTOBER 6, FRIDAY
A Celebration of American Songs
Selections from Porgy and Bess and American Negro Spirituals
7:30 p.m., Center for the Arts, Concert Hall
Dr. François S. Clemmons, Alexander Twilight Artist in Residence, and Jeff Rehbach, Director of Choral Music lead a choir of students, faculty, staff, and community singers in a concert that explores the legacy and the struggle of enslaved Afro-Americans on the plantations and in the cities of colonial America. Combining African and European choral traditions and Christian theology, this soulful program includes “The Storm Is Passing Over” and “Ah Woke Up this Mornin’ with Mah Mind Stayed on Freedom.” Dick Forman accompanies the concert on piano. Free
OCTOBER 7, SATURDAY
Museum Tours
11:30 a.m–1:00 p.m., Center for the Arts, Middlebury College Museum of Art
Join student assistants and museum staff for a tour of the College’s art collection and special exhibitions Treasures from the Royal Tombs of Ur, Art Now: Dawn Clements, and new installations in the Robert F. Reiff Gallery of Asian Art. Free
OCTOBER 7, SATURDAY
Good Night and Good Luck
3:00 and 8:00 p.m., Dana Auditorium
Director George Clooney’s crisply paced, tautly scripted docudrama recounts the events of the mid-1950s leading up to acclaimed CBS journalist Edward R. Murrow’s (David Strathairn) decision to stand up against Senator Joseph McCarthy, who was on a reckless crusade to uncover Communists in the American government. “A passionate, thoughtful essay on power, truth-telling and responsibility.”—New York Times. Nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Cinematography. Sponsored by the Hirschfield International Film Series. (U.S., 2005, 93 minutes) Free
OCTOBER 7, SATURDAY
Slide Lecture:
Preserving Iraq’s Past: Perils and Prospects
4:00 p.m., Center for the Arts,Concert Hall
John Russell, professor of art history and archaeology at Massachusetts College of Art, was the senior civilian in the Coalition Provisional Authority, in Baghdad, working with the Iraq Museum to recover looted antiquities during 2003 and 2004. He has excavated in both Iraq and Syria and has published award-winning books on ancient Mesopotamia. Cosponsored by the Middlebury College Museum of Art, the Department of History of Art and Architecture, and the Rohatyn Center for International Affairs. Free
OCTOBER 9, MONDAY
The Magical Worlds of Joseph Cornell
12:15 p.m., Johnson Building, Room 304
Noted author and collector Robert Lehrman discusses his fascination with American artist Joseph Cornell and demonstrates the award-winning interactive DVD produced to accompany his book, Joseph Cornell: Shadowplay / Eterniday. Offered in conjunction with the course, Four Americans, this lecture is cosponsored by the Department of History of Art and Architecture, the Christian A. Johnson Enrichment Fund, and the Middlebury College Museum of Art. Free
OCTOBER 11, WEDNESDAY
Lecture: Reflections on American Hegemony in Light of the Invasion of Iraq
4:30 P.M., Dana Auditorium
Lieutenant General William E. Odom, U.S. Army [Ret.] is professor of political science at Yale University and senior fellow at the Hudson Institute. Odom publicly warned against invading Iraq before the event, remained silent on the matter until April 2004 when he publicly called for the earliest withdrawal feasible, and, in the fall of 2005, declared that it is likely to be "the greatest strategic disaster in American history." Free
OCTOBER 13, FRIDAY
Paul Lewis, piano
8:00 P.M., Center for the Arts, Concert Hall
After three beautifully received concerts last season, Paul Lewis continues his virtuosic journey through the entire Beethoven piano sonata series at Middlebury, the only American tour stop for this legendary endeavor. This performance, the first of four recitals he will play here this year, features opus 2, nos. 1–3, and opus 57, the Appassionata. His other concerts are on January 26, March 9, and May 11. Sponsored by the Middlebury College Performing Arts Series. Reserved Seating: $15/12/5. http://go.middlebury.edu/tickets or 802-443-MIDD (6433).
Pre-performance dinner: Rehearsals Cafe, 6:30 p.m. Reservations required.
OCTOBER 19, THURSDAY
Lecture by Andrew Rangell: Johann Sebastian Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier - Book 1
4:30 P.M., Center for the Arts, Room 221
Sponsored by the Department of Music. Free
OCTOBER 19, THURSDAY
Sudden Fear
7:00 P.M., Dana Auditorium
This suspenseful thriller garnered legendary screen persona (and "Mommie Dearest") Joan Crawford an Oscar nomination for her depiction of Myra Hudson, a world-class playwright who prevents a neophyte actor, played by youthful Jack Palance, from starring in her latest production. Film noir at its most haunting, the film unfolds in a variety of dramatic settings that artist Dawn Clements portrays in the College Museum’s exhibition Art Now: Dawn Clements on view through December 10. Cosponsored by the Middlebury College Museum of Art and the program in Film and Media Culture. (1952, 110', directed by David Miller). Free
OCTOBER 20, FRIDAY
Florestan Trio
Susan Tomes, piano
Anthony Marwood, violin
Richard Lester, cello
8:00 p.m., Center for the Arts, Concert Hall
Of the Florestan Trio’s recording of the Schubert B-flat Trio on tonight’s program, The Times of London said that their performance was “marvelously alive, played with palpable joy and an unerring sense of ensemble.” On this return performance in Middlebury, the trio will also play works by Haydn and Dvořák. Sponsored by the Middlebury College Performing Arts Series. Reserved Seating: $15/12/5. http://go.middlebury.edu/tickets or 802-443-MIDD (6433).
Pre-performance dinner: Rehearsals Cafe, 6:30 p.m. Reservations required.
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OCTOBER 21, SATURDAY
2046
3:00 and 8:00 p.m., Dana Auditorium
Celebrated filmmaker Wong Kar-Wai (In the Mood for Love, Fallen Angels) moves his film across time in this stylish romance about a love affair in 2046. “Long, enigmatic, rapturously beautiful meditation on romance and remembrance.”—Boston Globe. Best Foreign Language Film, New York Film Critics Circle. In Cantonese/Mandarin with English subtitles. Sponsored by the Hirschfield International Film Series. (China/Hong Kong, 2004, 129 minutes) Free
OCTOBER 21, SATURDAY
Sound Investment Jazz Ensemble Dance Party
9:00 P.M., Center for the Arts, Lower Lobby
Sponsored by the Department of Music. Free
OCTOBER 22, SUNDAY
Persian & Turkish Improvisations:
Kayhan Kalhor and Erdal Erzincan
8:00 P.M., Center for the Arts, Concert Hall
This duet brings together the music of two cultures that have much in common: the Persian classical tradition, and the Turkish Sufi (Alevi) tradition. These powerful duets, which meld seamlessly, are performed on Persian kamancheh (spike fiddle) and on the Turkish baglama, (a lute sometimes known as the saz) to astonishing effect. This tour celebrates the release of a unique recording of their music. Sponsored by the Department of Music. Free
OCTOBER 24, TUESDAY
Behind-the-Scenes Lunch and Discussion:
Everett Beekin
12:30 p.m., Center for the Arts, Seeler Studio Theatre
Director Douglas Sprigg introduces the play and leads a discussion about the upcoming production. Lunch is provided. Free
OCTOBER 25, WEDNESDAY
Krystian Zimerman, piano
7:30 p.m., Center for the Arts, Concert Hall
Since winning the International Frederick Chopin Piano Competition in 1975, Krystian Zimerman has become one of the most important recitalists, concerto performers, and recording artists of his time. His collaborations and musical friendships include playing with conductors Leonard Bernstein, Herbert von Karajan, Riccardo Muti, Pierre Boulez, and Bernard Haitink; his pianistic influences include Claudio Arrau, Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli, Arthur Rubinstein, and Sviatoslav Richter. Today, his concerts always carry an air of anticipation and mystery, as he grants precious few appearances and rarely announces his concert program far in advance. Savor this rare opportunity to hear a master on the Middlebury Concert Hall stage. Sponsored by the Middlebury College Performing Arts Series. Reserved Seating: $15/$12/$5
http://go.middlebury.edu/tickets or 802-443-MIDD (6433).
Pre-performance dinner: Rehearsals Cafe, 6:00 p.m. Reservations required.
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OCTOBER 26, THURSDAY
Slide Lecture:
Travels with Myra Hudson
4:30 p.m., Johnson Memorial Building, Room 304
Dawn Clements, former artist in residence at Middlebury and focus of this fall’s edition of the ongoing Art Now exhibits, will talk about her work from the last 10 years. Cosponsored by the Middlebury College Museum of Art and the Program in Studio Art. Free
OCTOBER 26–28, THURSDAY–SATURDAY
Everett Beekin
by Richard Greenberg
8:00 p.m. each evening and 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Center for the Arts, Seeler Studio Theatre
With characteristic intelligence and wit, Greenberg’s play contrasts Manhattan in the 1940s with Orange County in the 1990s, as experienced by two generations of a comically dysfunctional Jewish family. “A blisteringly funny stew of sibling rivalry and assimilation angst.”—Variety. Directed by Douglas Sprigg; sponsored by the Department of Theatre and Dance. Tickets: $5/4/3; on sale October 10. http://go.middlebury.edu/tickets or 802-443-MIDD (6433).
OCTOBER 27, FRIDAY
Slide Lecture:
Archaeology and Burial Rituals from the Royal Tombs of Ur
12:30 p.m., Johnson Memorial Building, Room 304
Irene Winter, William Dorr Boardman Professor of Fine Arts, Harvard University, is one of the leading scholars of the ancient Near East. She has published and lectured extensively on ancient Near Eastern art and is acclaimed for her groundbreaking interpretations of ancient Mesopotamian aesthetics. Cosponsored by the Middlebury College Museum of Art, the Department of History of Art and Architecture, and the Rohatyn Center for International Affairs. Free
OCTOBER 28, SATURDAY
Junebug
3:00 and 8:00 p.m., Dana Auditorium
When George (Alessandro Nivola) introduces his new wife Madeline (Embeth Davidtz), an ambitious Chicago art dealer, to his North Carolina family, her presence exposes hidden resentments and shifting rivalries. Phil Morrison’s sensitive portrait of family dynamics and regional values was a popular hit at the Sundance Film Festival. Amy Adams, as the childlike wife of George’s brother, gives an award-winning performance that received an Oscar nomination. Sponsored by the Hirschfield International Film Series. (U.S., 2005, 106 minutes) Free
OCTOBER 28, SATURDAY
Annual Student Cabaret: “Masquerade”
8:00 P.M., Center for the Arts, Concert Hall
Just in time for Halloween, voice students sing and dance their way through Broadway favorites, both old and new, including many that expose the dark side of musical theater. Join hosts Sally Swallow ’07 and Jenny Guest ’07 for a night of ghoulish fun! Produced by Carol Christensen and Beth Thompson Kaiser. Sponsored by the Department of Music. Free
OCTOBER 29-31, SUNDAY-TUESDAY
Residency with Philip Hamilton
Residency with musician/composer and Twilight Scholar, Philip Hamilton '82.
Public event: Dance 161/162 class, Monday, October 30, at 1:45P.M., in the CFA, Dance Theatre. Hamilton will talk about “Contemporary Perspective: Relationships between Music and Dance.”
Call the dance office or visit www.middlebury.edu/dance for a detailed schedule of events.
OCTOBER 30, MONDAY (THROUGH NOVEMBER 13)
Landscape Paintings
Johnson Memorial Building, Pit Space
Plein air paintings done in the manner of the impressionists in Jim Butler’s painting course, ART 0309, represent students’ observations of the Middlebury College campus during the height of fall foliage season. Sponsored by the Program in Studio Art. Free