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Deli Night with Comedian Dave Goldstein on February 6, 2010

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Comedian Dave Goldstein will be performing at the Dickinson College Depot on Saturday, February 6th, from 10:30 pm. to 1:00 am. Doors will open at 10:00 pm for students to enjoy the Kosher Deli Trays from New York City. You may recognize him from one of his 12 appearances on NBC's Late Night with Conan O'Brien.  His stage act is a blend of original intelligent writing and inspired live riffs.  He has performed stand up comedy on The Comedy Network, XM Satellite Radio, The National Lampoon Radio Network and Comedy.net.  He was also an original member of the improv group Far Beneath Gotham in New York City.  Dave, whose career has taken him across the United States, Canada and Europe, first performed publicly at 13 as a guest of disc jockey New Orleans Slick on WFEC in his home town of Harrisburg, PA.  Tickets sold at door:  $2 (All proceeds will go to the Haiti Relief Fund)

Asbell Center Common Hour with Sara Felder on February 18, 2010

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Juggler, comedian and performance artist Sara Felder brings a fresh perspective, witty monologues and very sharp knives to her unique performance.  With circus tricks and a queer sensibility, Sara's show juggles Jewish traditions, GLBT issues and American Life.  Common Hour performance starts at 12:00 pm at the Weiss Center on Thursday, February 18th.

Multi-Cultural Seder on March 8, 2010

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The Multi-Cultural Seder will be held on Monday, March 8th, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Social Hall.  Enjoy food and music provided by David Chevan and the Afro Semitic Experience Band.

Art Spiegelman on February 4, 2010

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Art Spiegelman: Comix 101.1 - Thursday, February 4, 7:00 p.m. at the Anita Tuvin Schlechter (ATS) Auditorium

In his lecture "Comix 101.1," Spiegelman takes his audience on a chronological tour of the evolution of comics, all the while explaining the value of his medium and why it should not be ignored.  He believes that in our post-literate culture the importance of the comic is on the rise, for "comics echo the way the brain works."

 

 

Tu Bi-Shevat Celebration with Musician Eric Komar on January 29, 2010

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Celebrate Tu Bi-Shevat at Memorial Hall on Friday, January 29th, from 6:30 to 8:30, with Eric Komar, a Jewish musician from the New Jersey area.  Tu Bi-Shevat is a time of celebrating the promise of spring, when the trees will again bloom and leaf.  This holiday is the beginning of the annual cycle for trees - their New Year.  Food will be provided.  All are welcome to join in the festivities.