Thursday, October 1
Bread Loaf Accommodations Check In
3:00–10:00 p.m. . . Bread Loaf Main Inn
The Mythical Triumph of Gothic Style in Early Renaissance Florence
4:30 p.m....Kevin P. Mahaney '84 Center for the Arts, Room 221 Free
Lecture by Laurence Kanter, the Lionel Goldfrank III Curator of Early European Art, Yale University Art Gallery. Kanter considers the early artistic traditions of the quattrocento—from the Gothic style of Lorenzo Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise to the advent of Masaccio and the classical ideals of Donatello and of Filippo Brunelleschi—and introduces a number of alternative readings of history. Free
Lecture by Cameron Visiting Architect Jim Cutler
7:00 p.m....Sunderland Language Center, Dana Auditorium
Jim Cutler is the 2009 Cameron Visiting Architect in the Architectural Studies Program at Middlebury, and a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects. Internationally renowned for his thoughtful and sensitive integration of architecture into the landscape, he incorporates a strong earth consciousness into his projects by using environmentally responsible technology and materials. Free
Volleyball vs Norwich
7:00 p.m....Memorial Field house Pepin Gym
Friday, October 2
Breakfast for Bread Loaf Guests
7:00–9:00 a.m. . . . . . Bread Loaf Inn, Dining Room
Parent Welcome Center/Registration
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. . . Kirk Center
Golf course road entrance, Route 30
Bread Loaf Accommodations Check-in
10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. . . . . . Bread Loaf Main Inn
Open Classes
Choose any of the scheduled Friday classes that interest you and attend with or without your student. A complete listing will be available at the Parent Welcome Center/Registration and we will also post it on this web site when it becomes available. If you wish to make an appointment with a particular professor, please make arrangements through your student, or by calling the appropriate academic department in advance.
Snow Bowl Open House
2:00–4:00 p.m ...........Snow Bowl, Rt. 125
Men's JV Soccer vs Adirondack Community College
3:00 p.m....Dragone Track/Field
Paul W. Ward ‘25 Memorial Prize
4:30 p.m. . . Main Library, Harman Periodical Reading Room
The awards ceremony for the Paul W. Ward ’25 Prize in Writing for the Class of 2011 will be held in the Harman Reading Area of the Library. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Research at ext.3131 or e-mail ctlr@middlebury.edu. (To learn more about the Ward Prize, please go to http://www.middlebury.edu/academics/ump/writing/ward_prize/.)
Hillel Shabbat Service
6:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . Jewish Center, Freeman International Center
Expression Beyond Words
7:30 p.m....McCullough Student Center, McCullough Social Space (2nd floor)
When a world of vibrant color and flashing lights fuse together in support of such a worthy cause, you have an explosion. That explosion is "Expression Beyond Words." Much more than merely a fashion show, this event will capture your visual sense, enhance your intellect, and inspire the charity within you. While autism is a developmental disability challenging verbal communication, the voices that echo out of different art forms are far from silenced. An estimated 48 million people are challenged with autism world wide meaning 1 in 160 newborns will be affected this year alone.
Middlebury College students, DaVia Walker '12 and Ariele Faber '12 would like to take this opportunity, while the entire school community is together, to showcase student designs reflecting Middlebury style. Each piece is inspired by the primary colors: red, blue and yellow (the colors on the universal autism logo) as they embody this developmental disorder by needle and thread – each aesthetic work mirroring beauty arising from chaos.
They invite you to join them at 7:30 p.m. in McCullough's newly renovated Social Space, as they raise awareness in style.
Tickets are available online and at the box office.
All proceeds are going to autism research and special education programming in Addison County.
Emerson String Quartet
8:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . Mahaney Center for the Arts, Concert Hall
The Campus’s February 1981 review of the Emerson’s Middlebury premiere was titled “Emerson Quartet leaves crowd spellbound.” The Quartet—named after New England’s Ralph Waldo Emerson—plays its 31st Middlebury program, beginning with New Englander Charles Ives’s first quartet and followed with quartets by Beethoven (The Harp) and Mendelssohn. This free Performing Arts Series concert is made possible with generous support from the Institute for Clinical Science and Art, established by the late Dr. F. William Sunderman of Philadelphia. Free; no tickets required.
Observatory Open House (weather permitting)
8:00–9:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . McCardell Bicentennial Hall Roof
Join physics faculty and students to view the heavens through the 24-inch telescope in the observatory dome and smaller telescopes on the roof deck. Held only if skies are clear. Call to confirm: 443.2266 after 6 p.m. if weather is uncertain.
Saturday, October 3
If you're arriving on Saturday, you can pick up programs at the Bread Loaf Campus Main Inn or on the main campus at Public Safety; the Library; McCullough Student Center (1st floor lobby); and the Alumni and Parent Program Office located in McKinley House (programs will be on the porch). Programs will also be available at all events.
Breakfast for Bread Loaf Guests
7:00–9:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . Bread Loaf Inn, Dining Room
Parents’ Fund Committee Breakfast (by invitation only)
7:30–9:30 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kirk Center Golf Course Road entrance, Route 30
Programs Abroad Discussion
8:30–10:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . McCullough Social Space
General information on study abroad, with an overall discussion of the goals of Middlebury’s study abroad program and how it is meant to integrate into a student’s overall academic program. There will be time for questions at the session. Presented by Jeff Cason,Dean of Int'l Programs; Knox Progfessor of Int'l. Studies & Pol. Sci.
Careers On Wall Street Parents Panel
9:00 – 10:00am.... Robert A Jones '59 House, Seminar Room
Do you work in finance or have a Middlebury student who would like to network with those who do? Join us for our 9th annual panel discussion about the new challenges and opportunities in the field this year. We welcome lively parents for the panel - please contact Don Kjelleren at kjelleren@middlebury.edu to volunteer!
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. Middlebury College Library, (room 201)
Careers in the Common Good Panel: Experiences in Social Responsibility
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.....Middlebury College Library, Rm 201
This event highlights recent opportunities by students to participate in stimulating Middlebury-funded summer internships in such areas as healthcare, international development, education, government, and socially responsible business. The panel brings together student panelists and parents for a discussion spotlighting the myriad of opportunities to develop a socially engaged career path that can be extended beyond graduation.
All Fall Family participants welcome to attend these sessions. Presented by the Career Services Office.
Time with President Ronald D. Liebowitz
10:00 a.m. . . McCullough Social Space (2nd Floor)
Women's Soccer vs Colby
11:00 a.m....Dragone Track/Field
Field Hockey vs Colby
11:00 a.m...Peter Kohn Field
Museum Tours
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. . . . . Mahaney Center for the Arts
Middlebury College Museum of Art
Middlebury College Museum student assistants will lead tours of the permanent collection and special exhibitions. Free
Men's Soccer vs Colby
12:00 p.m....South Street Fields
Women's Golf-Middlebury Invitational
1 p.m. ...Ralph Myhre Golf Course
Football vs Colby
1:30 p.m....Alumni Stadium
Film: "I've Loved You So Long"
3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m....Dana Auditorium
Lea (Elsa Zylberstein) invites her estranged sister, Juliette (Kristin Scott Thomas) to move in with her when she is released from prison. After 15 years behind bars, Juliette gradually opens up to the world again. “One of Kristin Scott Thomas’s most inspired performances”—Roger Ebert, The Chicago Sun Times. In French with English subtitles. Sponsored by the Department of French. (France/Germany, 2008, 117 minutes) Free
The Capitol Steps
8:00 p.m.....Pepin Gym
The Capitol Steps is an American political satire group. It has been performing since 1981, and has released approximately thirty albums consisting primarily of song parodies. The group marked its twenty-fifth anniversary during 2006. Originally consisting exclusively of Congressional staffers performing around Washington, D.C., the troupe now primarily employs professional actors and singers. The Capitol Steps have performed on PBS, public radio and in various small- and medium-sized venues around the United States.
Tickets are available online and at the box office.
François Clemmons, tenor
8:00 p.m.,... Mahaney Center for the Arts, Concert Hall
Alexander Twilight Artist in Residence François Clemmons presents a concert of American choral music and joyful solo works for the College’s Fall Family Weekend. Clemmons’s distinguished career has taken him from the Metropolitan Opera to the Harlem Spiritual Ensemble. He earned a Grammy Award for his performance as “Sportin’ Life” in Porgy and Bess with the Cleveland Orchestra in 1973. He is perhaps best known for his role as the friendly policeman, Officer Clemmons, on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. Free. Tickets are not needed
Acappella Jamboree
9:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mead Memorial Chapel
Free. Tickets are not needed
Sunday, October 4
Breakfast for Bread Loaf Guests
7:00–9:00 a.m. . . . Bread Loaf Inn, Dining Room
Women's Golf-Middlebury Invitational
9 a.m....Ralph Myhre Golf Course
Ecumenical Christian Service
10:00 a.m. . . . . Mead Memorial Chapel
Ecumenical Christian Worship Service led by Chaplain Laurel Macaulay Jordan ’79 with the Middlebury College Choir.
Hillel Bagel Brunch
11:00 a.m. . . Jewish Center, Freeman International Center
The public is welcome to attend.
Field hockey vs Wesleyan
12:00 p.m....Peter Kohn Field
Women's Soccer vs Wesleyan
3:00 p.m....Dragone Track/Field
Athletic Facilities
Families, accompanied by their students, are welcome to use the facilities which include racquetball, tennis, squash, and basketball courts, as well as an indoor track. The Fitness Center has both Nautilus equipment and free weights.
Field House . . . . . . 443.5250
Friday 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Sunday noon–9:00 p.m.
Fitness Center . . . . . . . 443.5840
Thursday 6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Friday 6:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Saturday noon–7:00 p.m.
Sunday noon–9:00 p.m.
Natatorium . . . . . . . . . 443.5246
Thursday 6:00–9:30 a.m.; noon–1:00 p.m.;3:00-6:00 p.m., and
7:00–8:30 p.m.
Friday 6:00–9:30 a.m.;noon–1:00 p.m.;3:00-4:00 p.m
Saturday 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00–5:00 p.m.; 7:00–8:30 p.m.
Platform Tennis
Two courts located behind the Fitness Center are open for play daily on a firstcome, first-served basis. Paddles and balls may be checked out from the Field House monitor’s desk.
Ralph Myhre Golf Course . . 443.5125 (Pro Shop)
Open daily at 8:00 a.m. To reserve a tee time, call the Pro Shop.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Cell Phone and Internet Service at Bread Loaf: Cell phone service is sparse to non-existent at the Bread Loaf Campus. You can make local calls from your room phones. You will need a phone card for long distance calls. The Main Inn, Bread Loaf Library and the Bread Loaf Barn are wireless.
What to Bring to Bread Loaf: Sheets, blankets, towels, soap, and pillows are provided. If you're driving, you may want to put an extra blanket in the car. Nights at Bread Loaf tend to be chilly, so plan accordingly. If you like to read at night in your room, you might want to bring a book light. We have lost power on rare occasions, so you may wish to bring a flashlight as a precaution.
Bread Loaf Inn . . . 443.2700
Front desk open Friday from 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m.–12:00 noon Sunday check out by 9:00 a.m.
Front desk open Friday from 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m.–12:00 noon. Sunday check out by 9:00 a.m.
College Library . . 443.2000
Thursday 7:30 a.m.–1:00 a.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
Sunday 9:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m.
College Store (Proctor Hall) . . . 443.5334
Thursday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Commons Offices
Atwater (Allen 153) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443.3310
Brainerd (Lower Proctor Hall) . . . . . . . . . . . . 443.3320
Cook (Battell North 150) . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 443.3330
Ross (Ross 002) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443.3340
Wonnacott (Battell South 123) . . . . . . . . . . .443.3350
Box Office for Ticketed Events
Tickets may be purchased online at http://go.middlebury.edu/boxoffice
McCullough Box Office
McCullough Student Center
Monday-Thursday, 10:00-4:00 PM and 7:00-10:00 PM,
Friday, 10:00-4:00 PM
Mahaney Center for the Arts Box Office
Lower Lobby
Monday-Friday, 10:00-4:00 PM
And one hour prior to any ticketed performance, at the performance venue.
Middlebury College Museum of Art . . . . 443.5007
Thursday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday noon–5:00 p.m.
McCullough Student Center
Juice Bar (lower level) . . . . . . . . 443.3101
Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.–1:00 a.m.
Saturday and Sunday 5:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m.
The Grille (2nd floor). . . . . . . . 443.5014
Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.–1:00 a.m.
Saturday and Sunday 5:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m.
Office of Alumni and Parent Programs (McKinley House,
422 South Main Street) . . . . 443.5777
Monday–Friday 8:15 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Public Safety . . . . . . . . 5911
(Harnest House, 125 South Main Street)
Open 24 hours a day
Middlebury College Museum of Art
MUSEUM TOUR for Fall Family Weekend! Come join student assistants and Museum staff for a tour of the College's art collection and special exhibitions. Tours offered between 11:30 and 1:30 p.m.
Permanent Collection
Ancient Mediterranean and Early European Art
Lower Gallery
On view in this updated and revised installation are recent acquisitions in Egyptian and Mesopotamian art, as well as Greek, Roman, and medieval European objects from the permanent collection.
European and American Art
Cerf Gallery
This installation, which changes regularly, features highlights of the
Museum’s collection of Western art from the Renaissance to the end of
the 19th century. Particular strengths of the collection are 17th-century
religious images, landscape paintings, and 19th-century sculpture.
Robert F. Reiff Gallery of Asian Art
Featuring recent acquisitions and loans, this installation showcases a wide
range of Asian artistic traditions. Highlights include a 6th-century Chinese
figure of Guanyin, Bodhisattva of Compassion; a 12th-century Indian
stone sculpture of Vishnu; Chinese ceramics and jades from the third millennium
bce to the 18th-century ce; Tibetan Buddhist sculpture and
painting; and an 18th-century suit of Japanese armor.
Special Exhibitions (September 18–December 13)
The Art of Devotion: Panel Painting in Early Renaissance Italy
Christian A. Johnson Memorial Gallery (Chateau Road)
Prints and Prejudice: Woodcuts and Artifacts of the American Civil War
Mahaney Center for the Arts, Museum of Art: Overbrook Gallery
General Museum Information
Parking Free parking is available in the Mahaney Center for the Arts parking lot behind the building, accessible from Route 30.
Admission Admission to the museum is free of charge.
Hours:
Tuesday–Friday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 12 noon - 5 p.m.
Closed Mondays, all College holidays, December 8, 2008–January 5, 2009, and August 10–August 31, 2009.
Accessibility:
The Museum is physically accessible. Automatic doors are located directly adjacent to the museum’s main eastern entrance on the rear plaza of the Mahaney Center for the Arts as well as on the north end of the building and the western entrance facing Route 30. A wheelchair is available upon request.