Ferrum Arts Calendar
Spring 2003

January

20 The Smith Mountain Lake Harmeneers: Presenting “A Lifetime of Music.” From childhood to courtship, working life to senior years, this program will feature music from every stage of life. 7:30 p.m., Grousbeck Music Center’s Sigmon Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Elaine Carter at (540) 365-4347 or e-mail ecarter@ferrum.edu.

22 New Works: Edward Gloria & Andy Moore: Exhibit through February 18. An exhibition of recent paintings and mixed-media works by Ferrum College art faculty. Opening reception, January 26, 2:00-4:00 p.m., E. Taylor Greer Gallery, Stanley Library. For more information, contact Rachel Denham at (540) 365-4357 or rdenham@ferrum.edu.

February

21 Art Majors Senior Show: Exhibit through March 24. Art majors Rod Baker, Sara Hookham, Michael Milton, Mary Anne O’Toole, Jennifer Ramer, and Darrell Scott present selections of their work. Opening reception February 22, 1:00-3:00 p.m., E. Taylor Greer Gallery, Stanley Library. For more information, contact Rachel Denham at (540) 365-4357 or rdenham@ferrum.edu.

22 Admissions Open House: An opportunity for prospective students and their families to find out more about living and learning at Ferrum College. Free admission. For more information and to register, call 1-800-868-9797, click here or e-mail admissions@ferrum.edu.

20-22 Drama Senior Seminar Productions: Senior Tony Pica will portray Richard Chase, collector of the Jack Tales, and senior Sylvia Woodyard will portray country comedienne Minnie Pearl. These students will present the one-person plays detailing work that they have researched, written, and developed for production under the direction of Dr. R. Rex Stephenson. Free and open to the public. 7:30 p.m., Flexible Theatre, Schoolfield Hall. For more information, contact Rex Stephenson at (540) 365-4335 or rstephenson@ferrum.edu.

26 Iralene Swain (Erma Rose, accompanist): Iralene Swain, aka Salima, is an international performer with a magnetic personality and a commanding voice. She will perform songs as varied as works of George Gershwin, Duke Ellington, and Franz Schubert, as well as spirituals and arias. Having toured Europe for over three years as Bess in the Gershwin opera “Porgy and Bess,” she is best known for that role. Free and open to the public. 7:30 p.m., Vaughn Chapel. For more information, contact Erma Rose at (540) 365-4341 or erose@ferrum.edu.

March

12 Ray Dietz: Player Piano Recital: This player grand piano allows listeners to hear the works of the great pianists of the early 20th century. The program will include piano pieces recorded to rolls and played by the ghosts of piano virtuosos from Scott Joplin, to Eubie Blake,
to Rachmaninov, and Fritz Chrysler. Free and open to the public. 7:30 p.m., Sigmon Recital Hall, Grousbeck Music Center. For more information, contact Elaine Carter at 365-4347 or ecarter@ferrum.edu.

13 Holocaust Speaker: Dr. Tina Strobos, a Holocaust rescuer, will speak on “Hiding Jews in Amsterdam During the Holocaust.” 7:00 p.m., Vaughn Chapel. Admission free and open to the public. For more information, contact Marcia Horn at (540) 365-4328 or mhorn@ferrum.edu.

19-22 Spring Play: “Waiting for Godot” Samuel Beckett’s modern theatre classic is a surreal experience that has been described as moving, often funny, grotesquely beautiful and utterly absorbing. The play is an intellectual challenge for audience and actors. 7:30 p.m., Sale Theatre,
Schoolfield Hall. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Wayne Bowman at (540) 365-4338 or wbowman@ferrum.edu.

24-25 Women’s Leadership Conference: This year’s theme: Women in Appalachia. March 24 - address by College President Dr. Jennifer Braaten followed by a performance by The Reel World String Band (an all women Bluegrass band). March 25 - a variety of workshops throughout the day. Performance after lunch by Patricia Johnson, poet and Ferrum alumna. Featured speaker Marilou Awiakta, Appalachian writer, 7:00 p.m., Sale Theatre, Schoolfield Hall. For more information, click here, or contact Leslie Holden at (540) 365-4460 or lholden@ferrum.edu.

26 Signs of Spring: Exhibit through April 2. An exhibition of black & white and color photography sponsored by the Photography Club. E. Taylor Greer Gallery, Stanley Library. For more information, contact Rachel Denham at (540) 365-4357 or rdenham@ferrum.edu.

27 Holocaust Drama - “A Table Before Me”: A work of theatre-with-music conceived and written by Dr. Claudia Stevens for her one-person performance as pianist-singer-actor. 7:30 p.m., Grousbeck Music Center’s Sigmon Recital Hall. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Marcia Horn at (540) 365-4328 or mhorn@ferrum.edu.

April

7 Academic Talent Show: Students compete for cash prizes by displaying, in an interesting and educational way, knowledge gained in a Ferrum class. Sponsored by Academic Support Division. 8:00 p.m., Sale Theatre, Schoolfield Hall. For more information, contact Katherine Grimes at (540) 365-4264 or kgrimes@ferrum.edu.

7-12 International Week: A week of entertainment, displays and foods of the various countries represented on campus by students, staff, and faculty. April 8 - Well-known Afghan/American journalist, Mr. Tamim Ansary will speak on “Afghanistan After the Taliban: Prospects for the Future.” For more information, contact Sasha Saari at (540) 365-4331 or e-mail ssaari@ferrum.edu.

8 Spring Student Art Show: Exhibit through April 27. A juried show of works from all art studio classes including painting, drawing, clay, three-dimensional design, photography, computer art and graphics. Opening reception, April 8, 3:30-5:30 p.m., E. Taylor Greer Gallery, Stanley Library. For more information, contact Rachel Denham at (540) 365-4357 or rdenham@ferrum.edu.

14 Spring Choral and Bell Concert: The Ferrum College Concert Choir, Collegiates, and the Handbell Ensemble present selections from their spring tour. 7:30 p.m., Vaughn Chapel. Reception to follow. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Erma Rose at (540) 365-4341 or erose@ferrum.edu.

16 Carl Rutherford - Guitarist: Carl Rutherford is considered an expert in mountain guitar music of the Appalachian region. Lively and haunting at times, his music evokes the spirit of the Appalachian culture. 7:00 p.m., Panther’s Den. For more information, contact Elaine Carter at (540) 365-4347 or ecarter@ferrum.edu.

24 Instrumental Ensembles and Gospel Choir Spring Concert: Featuring the Jazz Ensemble, Classical Ensemble, the Pep Band, and the Gospel Choir. A wide variety of music will be presented, appealing to all tastes. Free and open to the public. 7:30 p.m., Sale Theatre, Schoolfield Hall. For more information, contact Sue Spataro at (540) 365-4351 or sspataro@ferrum.edu.

26 Admissions Open House: An opportunity for prospective students and their families to find out more about living and learning at Ferrum College. Free admission. For more information and to register, call 1-800-868-9797, click here or e-mail admissions@ferrum.edu.

29 Spring Dance Recital: The Ferrum College dance students will present a variety of dances from classical, modern, and popular selections as well as the popular belly dancing. 7:30 p.m., Sale Theatre, Schoolfield Hall. For more information contact Pat Horne at (540) 365-4336 or phorne@ferrum.edu.

May

8 Hands of Fire: Joan Bowman & the Artist’s Book: Exhibit through September 5, 2003. An exhibition of serigraph prints in a handmade book and unique gourd sculptures. E. Taylor Greer Gallery, Stanley Library. For more information, contact Rachel Denham at (540) 365-4357 or rdenham@ferrum.edu.

9 New BRI Exhibit: On display through April 2004. “The Blue Ridge in Postcards.” Free and open to the public. For more information, call (540) 365-4416 or bri@ferrum.edu.

9 Baccalaureate Ceremonies: Vaughn Chapel, 7:30 p.m.

10 Commencement Ceremonies: Campus Lawn, 10:30 a.m.

16-18 Alumni Weekend: The Fifty Year Club will induct the class of 1953 as new members on Friday evening. The Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony will occur during the All Alumni Luncheon. For more information, call the Alumni Office at (540) 365-4216 or alumni@ferrum.edu.