Assistant Professor Marguerite Lenius will discuss the current exhibition Beyond Boundaries: Rethinking African Art at Middlebury. Participants of the Fall 2025 seminar Exhibiting African Art: History, Theory, Praxis contributed to the exhibition design and content to challenge imposed boundaries which have long influenced global views of Africa.
Following the lecture, a lunch will be served in the Lower Lobby.
Mahaney Arts Center 125
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McCullough Crest Room
Fusing butoh dance theater, hip-hop mixology, new music, and multimedia,the Vermont premiere of time/life/beauty by Michael Sakamoto and Paul D. Miller (aka DJ Spooky) is inspired by the legacy of famed composer-musician and activist Ryuichi Sakamoto (1952–2023). Inspired by the variety and mystery of Ryuichi’s music, interdisciplinary collaborations, and environmental and anti-war commitments, time/life/beauty looks at the past, present, and future of acute cultural, social, and ecological themes in our historical moment.
Fusing butoh dance theater, hip-hop mixology, new music, and multimedia,the Vermont premiere of time/life/beauty by Michael Sakamoto and Paul D. Miller (aka DJ Spooky) is inspired by the legacy of famed composer-musician and activist Ryuichi Sakamoto (1952–2023). Inspired by the variety and mystery of Ryuichi’s music, interdisciplinary collaborations, and environmental and anti-war commitments, time/life/beauty looks at the past, present, and future of acute cultural, social, and ecological themes in our historical moment.
Mahaney Arts Center Dance Theatre
If you’re passionate about climate change and the environment, come join SNEG to get involved in a multitude of environmental campaigns (you can pitch one too)!
Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103
Julia McHugh and Marshall Price, Curators at the Nasher Museum at Duke University, will share their experience co-curating (with AI) an exhibit entitled Act as if you are a curator: an AI-generated exhibition.
Mahaney Arts Center 125
Carol Rifelj Lecture Series
Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103
This world-class baroque chamber ensemble follows up on its beloved 2024 series debut with a free concert inviting us to the baroque era, in which the trio Sonata was the most popular chamber music formation. “A trio sonata soirée” will spotlight examples by famous composers such as Bach and Telemann, alongside some unjustly neglected Baroque masters, illustrating the immense expressive range and creativity of this repertoire.
Mahaney Arts Center, Olin C. Robison Concert Hall
Two hour fly tying workshop and fly fishing club meeting. No Materials or experience required
Ross Seminar Room 011
A public screening of a film as part of the monthly Hirschfield International Film Series.
Dana Auditorium (Sunderland Language Center)
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McCullough Crest Room
Music Department vocal students present an lively evening of songs and arias.
This concert will also be streamed, with access to the performance stream available starting at showtime. https://www.youtube.com/@robisonhall
About streaming and sound: Our streams are meant to capture the “sound in the room” without post-production sound editing. Bear in mind the sound quality will not compare to a studio recording.
Mahaney Arts Center, Olin C. Robison Concert Hall
If you’re passionate about climate change and the environment, come join SNEG to get involved in a multitude of environmental campaigns (you can pitch one too)!
Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103
Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the award-winning Celtic quintet Goitse (a Gaelic word for “come here,” pronounced “Go-wit-cha”). Named Live Ireland’s “Traditional Group of the Year” and Chicago Irish American News’ “Group of the Year,” Goitse is leading the new generation of traditional Irish ensembles. Their distinctive sound lies in the quality of their original compositions, interspersed with age-old traditional tunes, making each performance unique.
Mahaney Arts Center, Olin C. Robison Concert Hall
