New York in the 1920s is captured in Andrew Lippa's jazzy musical from 2000. The Wild Party tells the story of the reckless relationship between two vaudeville performers who decide to throw a party to end all parties. Directed by Douglas Anderson; musical direction by Carol Christensen; Band Leader Dick Forman; and choreography by Schuyler Beeman '10. For mature audiences.

Friday-Saturday, January 22-23, and Monday-Tuesday, January 25-26, at 8:00 P.M., at Town Hall Theater. Tickets: $10/8/6; 802.443.MIDD (6433) or http://go.middlebury.edu/tix.

A diverse concert of work including music, dance, and light improvisations, as well as choreographed pieces that are destined for performance in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic at the end of January. Artistic Director, Penny Campbell. Other collaborators: Kareem Khalifa, Christal Brown, Jennifer Ponder,  Michael Chorney, and Arthur Brooks.

Friday-Saturday, January 22-23, at 8:00 P.M., at the Mahaney CFA, Dance Theatre. Refreshments will be provided by "MAlt Miami." Post-performance discussion and reception on Friday. Tickets: $10/8/6; 802.443.MIDD (6433) or http://go.middlebury.edu/tix.

Cynthia Packert, professor of history of art and architecture, offers a lecture exploring the romance, myths, politics, and film representations of Muslim-Hindu relations in contemporary India. She also looks at Mughal and Rajput paintings as sources for contemporary Indian film.

Thursday, January 21, at 4:30 P.M., at the Mahaney CFA, Room 221. Free

Snoo Wilson's poignant and fantastical play follows the life and death of Alan Turing-code-breaker, officer of the Order of the British Empire, and father of the modern computer-whose brilliant mathematical career was marred by his tragic biography. 

Behind-the-Scenes Lunch and Discussion, Tuesday, January 19, at 12:30 P.M., at Wright Theatre. Free to College ID card holders; community donations accepted.

Performances: Friday-Sunday, January 22-24, Friday at 8:00 P.M., Saturday at 2:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M., and Sunday at 2:00 P.M.; at Wright Theatre*
NOW SOLD OUT! An open dress rehearsal takes place at 8:00 P.M. Thursday, and a paid waiting list will be taken at the door 1 hour prior to each performance.

*Please note revised event location and performance dates/times.

Let Freedom Ring!  Featuring the Middlebury College Spiritual Choir, with François Clemmons; interpretive and modern dance, with Christal Brown; accompaniment by Dick Forman, and theatrical interpretations of notable speeches by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. directed and performed by Middlebury College students.

Monday, January 18, at 8:00 P.M., at Mead Chapel. Free

Director Cheryl Faraone introduces the play and leads a discussion about the upcoming production; members of the cast and crew share insights on their work. Lunch is provided.

Tuesday, January 19, at 12:30 P.M., at Wright Memorial Theatre (please note revised location). Free to College ID card holders; community donations accepted.

The 12th annual celebration of the American Negro Spiritual, featuring the Middlebury College Spiritual Choir, led François Clemmons; dance by Christal Brown; and theatrical interpretations of notable speeches by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. directed and performed by Middlebury College students, all accompanied by Dick Forman on piano.

Monday, January 18, at 8:00 P.M., in Mead Memorial Chapel. Free

This young Russian pianist was nominated for BBC Music Magazine's 2008 Best Instrumental CD of the Year for a "forthright, beautifully weighted" recording. His concert includes Rachmaninoff's 13 Preludes, op. 32; selections from compatriot Shostakovich's 24 Preludes and Fugues; and works by Chopin and Franck.

Friday, January 15, at 8:00 P.M., in the Mahaney Center for the Arts, Concert Hall. Tickets: $24/28/6. 802.443.MIDD (6433) or http://go.middlebury.edu/tix. Refreshments provided by "MAlt Miami" to raise money for their upcoming volunteering trip.

This month's Verbal Onslaught is dedicated to poetic verse inspired by the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Come share your work or listen to others share theirs. Special performance by Middlebury Alum Crystal Belle '04. Open mic sign-up starts at 8:30 P.M.

Thursday, January 14, from 8:30-11:00 P.M., at 51 Main. Free

In this illustrated lecture about the exhibition Greece vs. Rome, Pieter Broucke discusses architectural images of ancient Rome by Piranesi and of ancient Athens by Stuart and Revett.

Thursday, January 14, at 4:30 P.M., at the Middlebury College Museum of Art.* Free
*Please note revised location. Space is limited; this event is expected to reach capacity.