Exhibitions, Adventure Film, Author’s Reading, Theatre, Concerts Free This Fall At Springfield College

SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Sept. 27, 2006 – An exhibition of children's art from war-torn Darfur, a festival of adventure film, and a poet’s readings from her newly published book accompanied by specially-composed music are among highlights of Springfield College’s fall William Simpson Fine Arts Series of visual and performing arts events open to the public. Most events are free of charge. Copies of the free series poster are available by calling 748-3187.

Sept. 5 – Oct. 13
Art Exhibition: “Playing with Time”
By: Ruth West
In a series of digital artworks, West takes a thoughtful and often humorous look at the human condition. She explores the passage of time by commenting on the nature of things from Ancient Egypt to small town New England.
William Blizard Gallery, weekdays 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Reception for artists and public: Sept. 24, 2 – 4 p.m.

Oct. 4
Poetry and Music: “A Moment in the Field”
By: Margaret Lloyd and Christopher Haynes
In a unique faculty collaboration, Margaret Lloyd will read from her newly published book, “A Moment in the Field: Voices from Arthurian Legend,” interspersed with music composed by Christopher Haynes in response to her poems and performed by area musicians. According to Thomas Moore, author of “Care of the Soul,” "The old stories and the old characters are not as old as they are deep… They require an enchantress to bring them back and help us hear them. Margaret Lloyd performs this priestess, Merlin, Cassandra, Mercury service here in splendid and powerful fashion, showing how our daily passions, strong and subtle, light and dark, give us our humanity. You need courage to take these poems in, given the hot blood and sharp edge that Margaret Lloyd brings to them."
Marsh Memorial Chapel, 7:30 p.m.
Reception and book signing to follow.

October 11
Theatrical Performance: "Pavlov's Clown"
Performed by: Rand Whipple
What has six computer controlled screens, eight stepper motors, nine robotics chips, 16 optically isolated relays, 200 computer images, 24 quicktime movies, 16 morph sequences and one human? PAVLOV'S CLOWN. This energetic performance of movement theatre features a lively array of sound effects, props and computer graphics and a unique style of shadow puppetry, comic dance, improvisation and mime. This fast, funny and intellectual show has a simple viewpoint: that humans are flawed, myopic, inconsequential creatures who suffer myriad indignities during their short lifetimes, and that is quite funny.
Black Box Theatre, Woods Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Suggested admission $4, seniors and students with ID free

October 19
Piano Concert/Lecture: “Claude Debussy in Sounds and Colors”
By: Irena Friedland
One of the most celebrated musicians in Israel explores the interaction between a musical piece and a painting or poem, combining piano playing, lecture, and the visual images of French Impressionists. Friedland has been cited in reviews as an “impassioned” artist exhibiting “freewheeling spontaneity” and an “emotional resource that is highly compelling.” Performing musical compositions of Claude Debussy, Friedland will incorporate images of the visual arts of Monet and Manet and the poetry of Beaudelaire and Verlaine, all of which inspired Debussy. Friedland lectures on “Seeing Music and Hearing Colors” at Haifa University.
Marsh Memorial Chapel, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 23 – Nov. 21
Art Exhibition: “Projections Beyond the Box: A Look Inside”
By: Simone Alter-Muri
Alter-Muri’s mixed media exhibition portrays the box, which serves as a container to hold memories of landscapes within and outside of one’s self. Looking into the box, one projects one’s own image into the landscape. The landscape, a metaphor for growth, continues the connection to “home” and is a source of inspiration for her art.
William Blizard Gallery, weekdays 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Reception for artists and public: Nov. 5, 2 – 4 p.m.

Oct. 23 – Nov. 3
Art Exhibition: “Child’s Eye View of a Hellish Place”
By: Refugee Children of Darfur, Sudan
Pediatrician Jerry Ehrlich of Doctors without Borders gave children of Darfur crayons and paper as well as medical care, and they chronicled what the United Nations has called "the worst humanitarian crisis in the world." The Arab militia, Janjaweed, has killed tens of thousands of black Africans and has displaced almost 2 million people. Vivid blues and oranges against tan construction paper capture the impact of airplanes and soldiers on frightened children. Some drawings are blown up to mural size. "The only thing I can hope is that it has some kind of impact," Ehrlich said.
William Blizard Gallery, weekdays 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

October 30
Film Festival: “MOUNTAINFILM on Tour”
From Telluride comes America’s 2006 premier festival of mountain, adventure, cultural and environmental film and video. Works from around the globe depict a world where adventure is alive, history is important, people are passionate in their beliefs, the environment is honored, and a rich spirit of celebration abounds. Films of various lengths provide glimpses of other cultures, portraits of remarkable people, and animated masterpieces, all presented with a narrative thread to create a thematically distinct event.
Appleton Auditorium, Fuller Arts Center, 7 p.m.

Nov. 9 - 12
Theatre Presentation: “Servant of Two Masters”
By: Carlo Goldoni
Performed by: SC Theatre
One of the most popular and often produced plays of all times, this classic comedy has been making audiences laugh for more than 250 years. A treasure of funny business, physical humor, and zany mix-ups, “Servant of Two Masters” is the mother of all situation comedies. A bumbling but inventive servant profits from the confusion of two separate masters at once, but finds himself caught in multiple calamities of mistaken identities, jealous lovers, duels, and the most outrageous dinner ever served!
Black Box Theatre, Woods Hall
Thur., Fri., Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.
Suggested donation $5, students and seniors $2

Nov. 17 – 19
Dance Concert: “For Bessie”
Original works choreographed and performed by dance faculty and students, plus an original tap dance piece created by guest artist Sharon Arslanian.
Appleton Auditorium, Fuller Arts Center
Fri., Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.
Reserved seating. Admission $5, students with ID $4, under age 12 and over 65 $3

Nov. 27 – Dec. 15
Graduating Seniors Show
Digital imagery, painting, ceramics, and drawing reflecting learning over four years in computer graphics, art therapy, studio arts or art education.
William Blizard Gallery, weekdays 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Reception for artists and public: Dec. 3, 2 - 4 p.m.

Nov. 28 - 30
Holiday Arts and Crafts Sale
Ceramics, art, jewelry, cards by Springfield College students.
Visual Arts Center, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Dec. 7
Annual Holiday Concert
By: Springfield College Singers and Band
Holiday music combined with popular favorites, choral selections, refreshments and good cheer.
Marsh Memorial Chapel, 7:30 p.m.

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