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Monday 11/9 |
Tuesday 11/10 |
Wednesday 11/11 |
Noon to 1 p.m., Church Exhibition Gallery, Lyman Conservatory
"C Major Cello Quintet" with Joel Pitchon and Joana Genova, violins; Ariel Rudiakov, viola; Volcy Pelletier and Ronald Feldman, cellos. 4 p.m. Earle Recital Hall, Sage Hall
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“The History of 'The History Boys.'” Jefferson Hunter, Helen and Laura Shedd Professor of English Language and Literature and of Film Studies will discuss the a 2006 British comedy film adapted by Alan Bennett from his award-winning play of the same name. 4:30 p.m. Seelye 106
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“Thinking Through Race at Smith College.” President Carol T. Christ and former Smith College presidents Mary Maples Dunn, Jill Ker Conway and John Connolly will discuss the challenges, opportunities and lessons learned at Smith about diversity issues over the years. 1-4:30 p.m., Sweeney Concert Hall, Sage Hall
Dance Theatre of Harlem, a leading dance institution of unparalleled global acclaim, will perform in honor of Smith College's Otelia Cromwell Day. General admission is $25 at Academy of Music Box Office; students tickets are $5 and available only at the Campus Center office. 7:30 p.m. The Academy of Music, Northampton +
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"Detour: My Bipolar Trip in 4D." Author Lizzie Simon will discuss her experiences with bipolar disorder, stigma, and wellness. Q&A and book-signing will follow. 4 p.m., Carroll Room, Campus Center
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Friday 11/13 |
Saturday 11/14 |
Exhibitions |
“Adventures in Acting: Stallone the Performer.” Chris Holmlund, chair of cinema studies at the University of Tennessee, will discuss the iconicity of actor Sylvester Stallone, one of the most powerfully enduring figures of popular culture. For more information, call (413) 585-4890. 4:30 p.m. Seelye 201
"Land to the Tillers! Women's Land Rights in Africa." Meredeth Turshen, professor, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Rutgers University, will discuss her recent work on African women’s land issues, a pressing issue in the AIDS-torn Africa that has left many widows landless and without legal protections due to customary law regimes. 4:30 p.m. Neilson Library Browsing Room
“The Heart of Our Place of Learning.” Smith College archivists Nanci Young and Leslie Fields will share a wealth of facts and anecdotes about the history of the college's William Allan Neilson Library, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Reception to follow. For more information, call (413) 585-2903 or e-mail mirwin@smith.edu 4:30 p.m. Book Arts Gallery, Neilson Library
In her play “American Medea,” Holly Derr uses the structure of Greek tragedy and the real life stories of convicted murderers Andrea Yates, Susan Smith, Darlie Routier and Deborah Green to chronicle the social dislocation that results from poverty, divorce and single motherhood. 7:30 p.m. Earle Recital Hall, Sage Hall
This year's Julia Child Day will feature a culinary showdown between Team France and Team Italy. 4:15 p.m., Carroll Room, Campus Center
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Create your own Japanese-style mini folding screen (Ages 4+ with adult). This free monthly event is presented in conjunction with Northampton Arts Night Out. 4 p.m. Smith College Museum of Art
Japanese ceramic artist Katsumata Cheiko will discuss her contributions to the "Touch Fire" exhibit currently on view at the Smith College Museum of Art. 6 p.m. Smith College Museum of Art
Join the Smith College Noteables for their annual fall performance. 7 p.m. Earle Recital Hall, Sage Hall
"Garden Notes from China." Paul Meyer, who has led tours to the grand imperial gardens of Beijing and participated in collaborative plant exploration trips to the most remote parts of northern China, will discuss the garden design traditions of China and how these concepts might be adapted to North American gardens. Admission is $5. Free to Smith students and Friends of Botanic Garden. 7 p.m. Stoddard Hall Auditorium
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Smith College students in East Asian Languages and Literature course "The Culture of the Lyric in Traditional China: Plants and Poetry" will read chrysanthemum-themed poems. Chrysanthemum tea will be served. 2-4 p.m. Church Exhibition Gallery, Lyman Conservatory
Enjoy cuisine and dance performances from Latin America. Proceeds will benefit the Smith College Nosotras organization. 6 p.m.- 1 a.m. Admission is $5. Davis Ballroom, Prospect St.
A performance of works by Mozart, Vaughan Williams, Beethoven, and a premier of "A Short Drive" by Jennier Griffith MM '01. 8 p.m. Sweeney Concert Hall, Sage Hall
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Rare Silk, Rare Books An exhibition of books and objects relating to silk, from the Mortimer Rare Book
Room, shown in conjunction with the exhibition “Silk Unraveled” (March 28-30) in the Smith College Museum
of Art. Through April. Book Arts Gallery, Third Floor, Neilson Library
The Image of Language: Lexicographica from the Mortimer Rare Book Room. An exhibition curated by Laurel
Damashek ’04. Book Arts Gallery, Third Floor, Neilson Library
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