Fall 2011

August 2011

Masterworks: Renaissance, Baroque, and Early Modern Prints and Drawings from the Darlene K. Morris Collection. August 22–November 22. Exhibition represents many of the leading artists from the Renaissance to the mid-20th century. 

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September 2011

Continued: Masterworks: Renaissance, Baroque, and Early Modern Prints and Drawings from the Darlene K. Morris Collection. Through November 22.
Opening Reception: Friday, September 2, 5–7 p.m. Public Lecture: Wednesday, September 14, 6–7 p.m. 

Picasso and the Circus: Fin-de-Siècle Paris and the Suite de Saltimbanques. September 2–October 12. Exhibition examining a pivotal moment in Picasso’s early career, between his Blue and Rose periods. Opening Reception: Friday, September 2, 5–7 p.m.
Public Lecture, Picasso and the Circus: Friday, September 2.
Public Lecture, The Architecture of the Museo Picaso Malaga: Friday, September 23.

Faculty Recital: Melody Times Three: Sunday, September 4.

Musical Concert: Beyond the Moon: Music for Trumpet with Organ and Piano. Sunday, September 18.

Dance Concert: Under the Skin. Sunday, September 25.

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October 2011

Continued: Masterworks: Renaissance, Baroque, and Early Modern Prints and Drawings from the Darlene K. Morris Collection. Through November 22.

Continued: Picasso and the Circus: Fin-de-Siècle Paris and the Suite de Saltimbanques. Through October 12.

Christopher Roberts Lecture Series Concert: Atma Trio. Saturday, October 1, 4 p.m.

Clarinexus: Exploring the Intersection of Music and Technology. Sunday, October 2, 4 p.m. A musical concert that explores perspectives on music and technology. 

English and American Consort Songs. Saturday, October 8, 7 p.m. Musical concert featuring Karen Clark (contralto) and the Galax Quartet. 

Violin/Viola Master Class with Guest Artist David Kim. Tuesday, October 11, 4–5:30 p.m. David Kim, concertmaster of The Philadelphia Orchestra, offered a master class to Dickinson’s violin and viola students.  

Musical Concert: Philadelphia Orchestra Concertmaster David Kim and Pianist Gail Niwa. Tuesday, October 11.

Exhibition: Reflections and Undercurrents: Prints of Venice, 1900–1940. October 21–February 4
Opening Reception: Friday, October 21, 5–7 p.m.
Public Lecture: Friday, October 21, 4–5 p.m.

Semana Poética X: International Poetry Festival. October 23–27. Annual poetry festival that unites renowned poets from around the world as they present their work on campus and engage in lively, productive dialogue with students and the community. Learn more about this event. 

Master Class with Violist Nancy Sullivan of the Munich Chamber Orchestra. Tuesday, October 25, 5 p.m.

Dickinson College Faculty Wind Quintet: American Voices in the Winds. Tuesday, October 25, 8 p.m. Featuring a new work by Dickinson professor/composer Robert Pound.   

Noonday Concert. Thursday, October 27, noon. Showcasing students in Dickinson College’s performance-studies program. 

Friday Night Cabaret. Friday, October 28, 7 p.m. Sophisticated songs of Stephen Sondheim, John Bucchino, Amanda McBroom, et al., served up by faculty members Lynn Helding (voice) and Tim James (piano) and guest artist Allen Roth (bass). 

Theatre: Much Ado About Nothing. Friday, October 28, 8 p.m., Saturday, October 29, 8 p.m., Monday, October 31, 8 p.m. Theatrical performance of Shakespearian work, presented by the Department of Theatre and Dance and the Mermaid Players. 

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November 2011

Continued: Masterworks: Renaissance, Baroque, and Early Modern Prints and Drawings from the Darlene K. Morris Collection. Through Nov 22.

Reflections and Undercurrents: Prints of Venice, 1900–1940. October 21–February 4. Exhibition of works by James McNeil Whistler. 
Opening Reception: Friday, October 21, 5–7 p.m.
Public Lecture: Friday, October 21, 4–5 p.m.

Final Performance: Much Ado About Nothing. Tuesday, November 1, 8 p.m.

An Evening of Jazz. Tuesday, November 1, 8 p.m. Faculty Jazz Quartet members, along with guest vocalist Erin Cruise, presented a  jazz favorites in a relaxed atmosphere. 

Faculty Recital: Jennifer Blyth. Saturday, November 5, 7 p.m.

Noonday Concert. Thursday, November 10, noon. Showcasing students in Dickinson College’s performance-studies program. 

Third Coast Percussion: The Cage Century. Saturday, November 12, 7 p.m. Concert celebrating the 100th birthday of John Cage. The performers also held master classes, lectures and demonstrations during a brief residency on campus.  

Different Drummers—Marking Time in Music. Friday, November 18, 7 p.m. Dickinson Jazz Ensemble and the Dickinson Improvisation and Collaboration Ensemble (DICE) presented works that reflect upon different ways composers explore and manipulate time.  

Dance Theatre Group’s Fall Concert: The New Normal: A Dance. Friday, November 18, 8 p.m., Saturday, November 19, 8 p.m. and Sunday, November 20, 2 p.m.

The Harold and Ethel L. Stellfox Visiting Scholars and Writers Program: Margaret Atwood. Tuesday, November 29, 7 p.m.: Reading and award presentation
Wednesday, November 30, 10:30 a.m.: Question & Answer session followed by book signing

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December 2011

Continued: Reflections and Undercurrents: Prints of Venice, 1900–1940. Through February 4.

Noonday Concert. Thursday, December 1, noon. Showcasing students in Dickinson College’s performance-studies program. 

Student-Curated Exhibit: Julius J. Lankes and the Art of the American Woodcut. December 2–February 18. Exhibition focusing on the artist’s contribution to an important period in American printmaking, curated by Jennifer Rokoski ’12. 
Opening Reception: Friday, December 2, 5–6 p.m.
Public Lecture: Friday, December 2, 4:30–5 p.m.

G. F. Handel’s Messiah. Sunday, December 4, 4 p.m. The Dickinson College Orchestra, Choir and Collegium presented Handel’s oratorical masterpiece. 

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