Hirschfield International Film Series: The Oldest Person in the World
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On a clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not what it seems in the remote town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways.
Directed by Professor Alex Draper
Please join us for a post-show talkback with the company after the Saturday evening performance.
Mahaney Arts Center Seeler Studio Theatre
Inspired by the popular storytelling phenomenon The Moth, Cocoon is a special evening of true stories, told live, no notes. This year’s storytellers will include students, faculty/staff, and community members. They’ll all be telling stories on the theme “Curveball.” Stay for a dessert reception with the storytellers and organizers after the show.
Mahaney Arts Center, Olin C. Robison Concert Hall
On a clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not what it seems in the remote town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways.
Directed by Professor Alex Draper
Please join us for a post-show talkback with the company after the Saturday evening performance.
Mahaney Arts Center Seeler Studio Theatre
On a clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not what it seems in the remote town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways.
Directed by Professor Alex Draper
Please join us for a post-show talkback with the company after the Saturday evening performance.
Mahaney Arts Center Seeler Studio Theatre
Mahaney Arts Center Dance Studio
Mahaney Arts Center Dance Studio
Fresh off their Juilliard residency, the multi-award-winning Katarina String Quartet makes a Vermont debut in our annual free quartet concert, courtesy of the Sunderman Family Concert Fund. Their program “The Rest Will Change” follows the compositional journey of Gourzi, Fung, Beethoven, and Quebecois traditional music to pursue the thought that the only constant is change. Come hear one of North America’s most exciting young ensembles, founded in Montreal and now based in New York.
Mahaney Arts Center, Olin C. Robison Concert Hall
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
Mahaney Arts Center, Olin C. Robison Concert Hall
Mahaney Arts Center Dance Studio
Mahaney Arts Center, Dance Theatre
Slow down, stretch out, and enjoy a playful movement journey inspired by the peaceful rhythm of nature. No prior dance or movement experience is required. This workshop is open to everyone. Please wear comfortable clothing that allows for free movement and bring a pair of socks.
Mahaney Arts Center
TBD
Johnson Classroom 204
Mahaney Arts Center Dance Studio
In 1930s French Algeria, indifferent Frenchman Meursault faces upheaval after his mother’s death and a fatal beach encounter with an Arab man, leading to a trial that scrutinizes his detached character in this adaptation of Albert Camus’s existential novella. The story explores his emotional aloofness amid a violent intrigue involving his neighbor and the victim’s brothers.
Twilight Auditorium 101
A Hirschfield International Film Series screening. Please check back closer to the event date for the film title.
Dana Auditorium (Sunderland Language Center)
The Russian invasion of Ukraine transformed Bandura virtuoso Maryna Krut from being a singer and performer updating a beautiful tradition of music to being a witness testifying around the world about the devastating war in her homeland. From her temporary home in the west of Ukraine, she travels to the front lines of the war to perform for soldiers. In Ukraine, Krut gained a national following after appearances on that country’s versions of “The X Factor” and “The Voice,” as well as placing in Eurovision.
Mahaney Arts Center, Olin C. Robison Concert Hall
In America’s 250th year, the Middlebury College Community Chorus will explore themes related to our shared history. This will include traditional choral music, folk music, and musical theater selections. You’ll also hear texts of influential American writers set to music. This program holds a mirror up to the multifaceted realities of American history, aiming to inspire reflection, careful thought, and social action. Ronnie Romano ‘20 leads the chorus.
Mahaney Arts Center, Olin C. Robison Concert Hall
Mahaney Arts Center Dance Studio