Between Islamism and Modernism: Morteza Motahhari and the Making of the Islamic Revolution in Iran
Carol Rifelj Lecture Series
Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103
Events
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Monday, March 2, 2026
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
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GDE Signaling in the Vertebrate Nervous System: Bridging the Gap Between Development and Degeneration
Carol Rifelj Lecture Series
Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103
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Thursday, March 5, 2026
Friday, March 6, 2026
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Talk by Professor Marguerite Lenius
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
Open to the Public
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time/life/beauty
$30/20/10/5Fusing 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.
Open to the Public
Saturday, March 7, 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
Monday, March 9, 2026
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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Arendtian Peace: Transforming Conflict through Wordly Politics
Carol Rifelj Lecture Series
Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103
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Le Consort
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
Free
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Thursday, March 12, 2026
Saturday, March 14, 2026
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Songs and Arias
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
Free
Open to the Public
Monday, March 16, 2026
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
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Goitse
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
$30/20/10/5
Open to the Public