Events
Saturday, January 3, 2026
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
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Weekly Politics Luncheon
Students, staff, alumni and the public are invited to attend this weekly nonpartisan discussion of recent political events, hosted by Professor Matthew Dickinson. Held in person and by zoom almost every Tuesday, 12:30-1:30 pm EST. Check the calendar for dates. No expertise assumed. All viewpoints welcome. To register for the zoom sessions, please contact Prof. Dickinson at his email: dickinso@middlebury.edu
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Friday, January 9, 2026
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Friday, January 16, 2026
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Nahre Sol, Piano and Ben Finley, Bass
Don’t miss the Vermont debut of this wholly original music duo featuring classically-trained, composing pianist Nahre Sol (who’s amassed over 75 million views on her YouTube channel) and internationally recognized, composing bassist Ben Finley. Sol and Finley’s music draws from their diverse musical influences, from chamber music to ambient soundscapes, improvisation, and more. Expect to hear solo and duo music (both familiar and original) that’s playful, colourful, agile, emotional, and picturesque between the bass and piano.
Mahaney Arts Center, Olin C. Robison Concert Hall
$30/20/10/5
Open to the Public
Friday, January 23, 2026
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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Grand Championship: Spencer Prize in Oratory
Featuring the 2026 Spencer Prize Finalists
In honor of the late Professor Emeritus and former trustee John Spencer, Oratory Now is pleased to present the eighth annual speech competition for first-year students. Qualifying rounds culminate in this Grand Championship event. Details are at go/spencer.
Mahaney Arts Center, Olin C. Robison Concert Hall
Free
Open to the Public
Friday, February 6, 2026
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Friday, February 13, 2026
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Pre-Concert Lecture by Larry Hamberlin: Isidore String Quartet
Learn more about this concert’s music in a free pre-concert lecture by Professor Emeritus of Music Larry Hamberlin.
Mahaney Arts Center 125
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Isidore String Quartet
Winners of a 2023 Avery Fisher Career Grant and the 2022 Banff International String Quartet Competition, the Isidore String Quartet was formed with a vision to revisit, rediscover, and reinvigorate the repertory. After energizing a packed Robison Hall during their Middlebury debut last season, we’re thrilled to welcome them back with the world premiere of composer/pianist Billy Childs’ Quartet No. 4, written expressly for them. This new quartet will be paired with works by Haydn, Webern, and Mendelssohn.
Mahaney Arts Center, Olin C. Robison Concert Hall
$30/20/10/5
Open to the Public
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Friday, February 20, 2026
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Friday, March 6, 2026
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time/life/beauty
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
$30/20/10/5
Open to the Public