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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

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    Bria Skonberg Jazz Quintet

    New York based, Canadian born musician Bria Skonberg stormed onto the jazz scene with her smoky vocals, blistering trumpet, and compelling compositions and arrangements. She’s been described as one of the “most versatile and imposing musicians of her generation” by the Wall Street Journal. Skonberg sold out our hall almost a decade ago, and returns to Middlebury just in time for the holidays with a new program entitled “Jingle Bell Swing,” featuring her take on seasonal favorites including her hit cover of “All I Want For Christmas is You.”

    Mahaney Arts Center, Olin C. Robison Concert Hall

    $25/20/10/5
    Open to the Public

Thursday, December 5, 2024

  • Hirschfield International Film Series - “If Only I Could Hibernate”

    Zoljargal Purevdash’s debut film, If Only I Could Hibernate, is the first Mongolian film to be shown in Cannes’ official selection and Mongolia’s entry to this year’s International Film Oscar competition. This coming-of-age drama takes place during a harsh winter in Mongolia and follows Ulzii, an academically gifted teenager from a struggling family. His journey of overcoming the odds leads to a difficult decision between supporting his family and fulfilling his dreams.

    Dana Auditorium (Sunderland Language Center)

    Open to the Public
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    Middlebury Wind Ensemble Concert

    Kick off the holiday season with the Middlebury Community Wind Ensemble, conducted by Jerry Shedd and featuring special guest artists Francois Clemmons (narrator) and Mary Bisson (horn). This 40-member ensemble will present a broad range of wind ensemble repertoire, including the Vermont premieres of a work composed by Jerry Shedd and one arranged by fellow Midd Winder Jack Clay, with the program culminating in a beloved holiday classic.

    Mahaney Arts Center, Olin C. Robison Concert Hall

    Free
    Open to the Public
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    Sift, Shift, and Step Out Fall Dance Concert

    The Middlebury College Fall Dance Concert will feature original student choreography by Leigha Francis, Brys Peralta, and Liefe Temple from Dance 460, Performance and Production.

    Mahaney Arts Center Dance Theatre

    $15/10/8/5
    Open to the Public

  • Sorbo & Seo in Concert

    For their independent study in Music with Assistant Professor Matthew Evan Taylor, Jude Seo ‘24.5 and Brett Sorbo ‘24.5 will perform pieces composed and inspired by jazz musicians whose work altered the trajectory of the music, including Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman, and Sun Ra. Get ready to experience the radical joy and acceptance that these sounds offer! Sponsored by the Department of Music. Free and open to the public.

    Chateau Grand Salon

Friday, December 6, 2024

  • Johnson Student Holiday Showcase

    Please join us in celebrating the fantastic work of all Studio Art and Architecture students in Fall 2024 classes.  Small bites and refreshments will be served.

    Johnson Atrium

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    December Vocal Concert

    Voice students of Carol Christensen and Susanne Peck cap off a semester of study with a lively program of classical and Broadway repertoire. 

    Watch the livestream of the performance here

    Mahaney Arts Center, Olin C. Robison Concert Hall

    Open to the Public

  • Ephraim Kishon, "Zieh den Stecker raus, das Wasser kocht"

    The German Theater Group at Middlebury presents satirist Ephraim Kishon’s “Zieh den Stecker raus, das Wasser kocht”, a hilarious take on Avant Garde art and what it takes to be successful in the modern arts scene. Come and watch young Raphael Schlesinger wrestle with his unexpected success as a “Möbelkünstler” while he desires nothing more than being recognized for his beautiful paintings of his girlfriend, Dahlia. But what would art history’s greats such as Rembrandt do in our modern times? —In German, with synopses in English available at the door.

    Chateau 005 (Performance Space)

    Open to the Public
  • 3 dancers

    Sift, Shift, and Step Out Fall Dance Concert

    The Middlebury College Fall Dance Concert will feature original student choreography by Leigha Francis, Brys Peralta, and Liefe Temple from Dance 460, Performance and Production.

    Mahaney Arts Center Dance Theatre

    $15/10/8/5
    Open to the Public

Saturday, December 7, 2024

  • Ephraim Kishon, "Zieh den Stecker raus, das Wasser kocht"

    The German Theater Group at Middlebury presents satirist Ephraim Kishon’s “Zieh den Stecker raus, das Wasser kocht”, a hilarious take on Avant Garde art and what it takes to be successful in the modern arts scene. Come and watch young Raphael Schlesinger wrestle with his unexpected success as a “Möbelkünstler” while he desires nothing more than being recognized for his beautiful paintings of his girlfriend, Dahlia. But what would art history’s greats such as Rembrandt do in our modern times? —In German, with synopses in English available at the door.

    Chateau 005 (Performance Space)

    Open to the Public
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    Sky Was Possible

    Join us for the Vermont premiere of Sky Was Possible, a song cycle for soprano, flute, and piano composed by Middlebury’s own Fletcher Professor of the Arts and Music Department Chair Su Lian Tan, with texts by Middlebury President and Professor of Religion Laurie Patton. Sky Was Possible consists of four poems from Patton’s books Fire’s Goal: Poems from a Hindu Year and House Crossing, taking us on a journey through love, love lost, and love passing. Soprano Kristen Watson and pianist John McDonald will start the evening with J.S.

    Mahaney Arts Center, Olin C. Robison Concert Hall

    Free; no tickets required
    Open to the Public

Sunday, December 8, 2024

  • A Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols for Advent and Christmas

    An annual celebration of traditional Christmas music and biblical texts of the season. Led by Dean of Spiritual and Religious Life, Mark R. Orten, and Middlebury College Choir Musical Director, Jeffrey Buettner.

     Two services, at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Donations will be accepted for local charities.  

     Large print programs available. American Sign Language interpretation at the 4:00 pm service only.

     Original artwork by Katie Runde Sanchez:  Asylum, 2019, oil on panel, 12” x 9”.

     

    Middlebury Chapel

    Open to the Public
  • Modern couple with a baby, all with gold discs over their heads. A barbed wire fence is in the background. A star shines behind them.

    A Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols for Advent and Christmas

    An annual celebration of traditional Christmas music and biblical texts of the season.

    Led by Dean of Spiritual and Religious Life Mark R. Orten, and Middlebury College Choir Musical Director Jeffrey Buettner.

    Two services, at 4:00 and 7:00 pm. Donations will be accepted for local charities.  

    Large print programs available. American Sign Language interpretation at the 4:00 service only.

    Original artwork by Katie Runde Sanchez.

    Middlebury Chapel

    Open to the Public

  • An Evening of Storytelling and Piano Improvisation

    For his Senior Work in Music, Brett Sorbo ’24.5 will present stories and proverbs as famously told by South African master pianist Abdullah Ibrahim, who he first met when Ibrahim visited Middlebury in 2023 as part of the Performing Arts Series. In this intimate performance setting, Brett will weave the audience through a collection of Ibrahim’s stories, both orally and by improvising at the piano. Sponsored by the Department of Music. Free and open to the public.

    Chateau Grand Salon

    Open to the Public

Monday, December 9, 2024

  • Korean Drumming

    Drop-in to learn to play the traditional Korean percussion genre samulnori. Samulnori blends traditional Korean rhythms into dynamic pieces using four Korean percussion instruments: janggu (hourglass drum), buk (barrel drum), jing (large gong), and ggwaenggwari (small gong). Participants will start by learning technique and basic rhythms and progress to more complex rhythms and sequences. No experience needed!

Monday, December 16, 2024

  • Korean Drumming

    Drop-in to learn to play the traditional Korean percussion genre samulnori. Samulnori blends traditional Korean rhythms into dynamic pieces using four Korean percussion instruments: janggu (hourglass drum), buk (barrel drum), jing (large gong), and ggwaenggwari (small gong). Participants will start by learning technique and basic rhythms and progress to more complex rhythms and sequences. No experience needed!

Thursday, January 9, 2025

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    Pop-Up Music Lounge: Bluegrass Jam

    Take the chill off with some cocoa, cookies, and cozy music at the MAC! Come sip, socialize, and listen to the Middlebury College Bluegrass group featuring Middlebury student and faculty musicians. Whether you’re passing through to class, settling in for a study session, or stopping by the MAC, we invite you to experience the warm vibe inside—no matter the temperature outside.

    Mahaney Arts Center Upper Lobby

    Free
    Open to the Public

Monday, January 13, 2025

  • Three people holding on to cloth connected to a fourth person reaching toward the words "WHERE ARE MEETS ACTION".

    Field Notes - an interactive presentation by Melissa Moschitto

    A talk by Melissa Moschitto, Artistic Director of NYC’s theatre company: The Anthropologists.

    This interactive presentation introduces students to methods for devising research-based theatre, using Case Studies from The Anthropologists’ performances.

    Open to Middlebury students, faculty and staff only.

    Mahaney Arts Center 232

    Closed to the Public

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

  • Photo of three people holding on to fabric connected to a fourth person who is trying to move toward the words "WHERE ART MEETS ACTION".

    Rogue Devising Workshop

    A Hands-on Devising workshop by The Anthropologists Theatre Company

    Led by Melissa Moschitto, Artistic Director, in this hands-on workshop, students will learn concrete tools for generating content in the rehearsal studio using physical theatre techniques, visual storytelling and source material analysis.

    Open to Middlebury students, faculty and staff only.

    Mahaney Arts Center 232

    Closed to the Public
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    Pop-Up Music Lounge at the MAC: Jazz Night

    Join us for another Pop-Up Music Lounge event at the MAC! This time, enjoy some popcorn while you experience Jazz Night featuring Middlebury student musicians. Whether you’re passing through to class, settling in for a study session, or stopping by the MAC, we invite you to experience the warm vibe inside—no matter the temperature outside.

    Mahaney Arts Center Lower Lobby

    Free
    Open to the Public