Arts across campus...Fall‘09

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GENERAL INFORMATION

For general information, contact the Office of Community Relations at (845) 431-8405. In addition, each in Arts Across Campus has a contact telephone number. Most events take place at the main campus in Poughkeepsie in handicap-accessible buildings.

Note: The James and Betty Hall Theatre and the Ritz Lounge, both in Dutchess Hall, are accessible from the north through the Center for Business and Industry building or from the south through the main campus walkway.

Admission to events is free unless otherwise noted.

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Lyceum SeriesJames and Betty Hall Theatre

Office of Student Activities, 431-8050

Family FestivalsJames and Betty Hall Theatre at 11 a.m.

Office of Student Activities, 431-8050

Friday Night Films James & Betty Hall Theatre at 8 p.m.Office of Student Activities, 431-8050

Visual Arts

DCC Music SchoolCOMMUNITY SERVICES AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Music School Director Julie Wegener, at 845-431-8916 or wegener@sunydutchess.edu.

MILDRED I. WASHINGTON ART GALLERYAllyn J. Washington Center for Science and Art

Hours: Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., andFriday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Gallery Director Margaret Craig at 845-431-8617 or mcraig@sunydutchess.edu.HispanicHeritage Month

September 15 - October 15Contact Ornella Mazzuca

at 845-431-8440 or mazzuca@sunydutchess.edu.

DCC Foundation

Performing ArtsFor more information about the Performing Arts Program, the Masquer’s Guild,or the DCC Chorus

contact the Department of Performing, Visual Arts, and Communications at 845-431-8610.

For more information contact the DCC Foundation Office at 845-431-8400

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September 2009SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.MUSIC SCHOOL WELCOME DAYDUTCHESS HALLThe day will feature musical instrument sampling and lesson demonstrations, Kindermusik demonstrations, chamber music placement auditions, and in-person registrations. Refreshments will be served.

SEPTEMBER 7 - OCTOBER 2STUDENT ART EXHIBITMILDRED I. WASHINGTON ART GALLERYThe student show is an opportunity for the DCC Faculty/Students and the outlying community to enjoy the best our art students have to offer. The instructors choose the best work from each course from the spring and summer 2009 semesters. This body of work is the culmination of intense study on the part of DCC students as well as rigorous instruction on the part of their teachers. Opening reception: September 9 at 5 p.m.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 8 p.m.FILM - Angels and Demons Rated PG-13 140 minSymbolist Robert Langdon finds himself on an adventure to unravel a plot by an ancient group, the Illuminati, to blow up the Vatican during a papal conclave.

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH SEPT. 15 - OCT. 15A display called “Lords of Heavens” celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month will be featured in the Francis U. and Mary F. Ritz Library throughout the month.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 8 p.m.FILM: Up Rated PG 96 min.Carl Fredricksen spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and now in his 78th year he launches his house into the sky via thousands of balloons. Right after liftoff he discovers he has a stowaway in the form of an over-optimistic 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer named Russell.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 12:30 p.m. HHM - SALSA DANCE LESSON with WALTER MANRIQUENORTH CAFETERIA, DRUMLIN HALL

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 12:30 p.m. HHM - RITUAL AND MEDICINAL PLANTS OF LATIN AMERICABOWNE HALL, ROOM 122The ancient Maya, Aztec, and Inca cultures each developed sophisticated uses for medicinal plants before the Spanish Conquest in the early part of the sixteenth century. Discover the uses of such plants as muira puama (potency wood), an ancient Mayan herb with a reputation as a powerful aphrodisiac, uña de gato (Cat’s claw) the inner bark of a vine used to stimulate the immune system, sangre de drago (Dragon’s blood), a tree sap used topically to heal wounds, or sarsaparilla (Smilax officinali) a plant with steroid components. Vision-inducing plants, such as tobacco and coca leaves, were used to achieve spiritual and corporeal transformations.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 6:30 - 8 p.m.CABARETRITz LOUNGE, DUTCHESS HALL Cabaret is a Masquer’s Guild event that allows students to gain experience performing in front of a live audience and perfect that challenging audition piece. It’s also a great time with friends, a great show that’s free of charge.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 8 p.m.FILM: The Proposal Rated PG-13 108 min.When high-powered editor Margaret faces deportation to Canada, she fakes an engagement to her put-upon assistant Andrew, whom she’s tormented for years. He agrees to participate but says she must meet his quirky Alaskan family where Margaret is a true fish-out-of-water in this romantic comedy.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 11 a.m. FAMILY FESTIVAL & HHM - CRABGRASS PUPPET THEATRE“THE DAY IT SNOWED TORTILLAS”Creative problem-solving is the key ingredient that helps a poor couple outwit a gang of bullies. A woodcutter and his wife have the chance of a lifetime – to become rich! All they have to do is keep a secret. Unfortunately the woodcutter is the biggest blabbermouth south of the border. His wife cooks up an ingenious plan to divert any unwanted attention. All she has to do is make it snow ... in July ... in Mexico!

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Cine latinoWednesdays, 5:30 PM Dutchess Hall Theatre

September 16 “Which Way Home”by Rebecca CammisaDiscussion with director will follow the film.

September 30“El General” by Natalia Almada

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 12:30 p.m.LYCEUM & HHM - SONIA MANzANO: “ONE, TWO, THREE, WHO PUT LATINAS ON TV?” For more than 30 years, Sonia Manzano has inspired, educated, and delighted children and families as “Maria” on “Sesame Street.” Breaking ground as one of the first Hispanic characters on national television, she continues to contribute to enriching diversity on television, on the stage, and in the educational realm. As an Hispanic actress and activist, she has been honored by many organizations, including the Association of Hispanic Arts, The Congressional Hispanic Caucus in Washington, D.C., The National Hispanic Media Coalition, and The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families. She was also presented with the Hispanic Heritage Award for Education.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 12 - 1 p.m. COOKING DEMO & SHOW: EMPANADASCAFETERIA, DRUMLIN HALLEmpanadas are a very popular street food in South America, learn how to make them and taste them too!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 8 p.m. FILM - STAR TREK Rated PG-13 126 min. In this prequel, we meet James T. Kirk, Spock, Bones, Uhura and the rest of the group who will become the famed crew of the Enterprise. This film follows the early days and struggles of the team on their first mission out of Starfleet Academy.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 7 p.m.LECTURE: PAUL INGRASSIA, “CRASH COURSE: THE AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY’S ROAD FROM GLORY TO DISASTER”JAMES AND BETTY HALL THEATRESponsored by: TD Bank Endowed Chair, Professor Peter Rivera and the DCC Foundation

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 12-1 p.m.HHM - POETRY AND MUSIC RECEPTIONRITz LOUNGE, DUTCHESS HALLFaculty and students will read literature by Hispanic authors in both Spanish and English. Spanish guitar music will also be performed. Refreshments will be served.

October 2009FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 8 p.m.FILM - Public Enemies Rated R 143 min.This is the incredible true story of legendary Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger. The charismatic bank robber whose raids made him the number one target of J. Edgar Hoover’s fledgling FBI and its top agent, Melvin Purvis, was a folk hero to the common people and irresistible to women.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 4 p.m.MUSIC SCHOOL - FACULTY CONCERT RITz LOUNGEThe faculty concert, as part of the Daniel Pearl Music Days event, will benefit the MusicLink Scholarship Program, an initiative that provides free or low-cost music lessons to economically disadvantaged students. Donations will be accepted at the event. Faculty and advanced students will perform, including this year’s new featured performer Gwen Laster, violinist, recording artist, author and creator of the Creative Strings program.

OCTOBER 12- NOVEMBER 6HUDSON RIVER QUADRICENTENNIAL: PHOTOGRAPHS FROM DCC FACULTY AND ALUMNIMILDRED I. WASHINGTON ART GALLERYThe Hudson River has been an inspiration for artists for centuries. This Quadricentennial show marks the Mildred I. Washington Gallery’s contribution in honoring this great river and the inspiration it has provided.Opening reception: October 14 at 5 p.m.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 12:30 p.m. LYCEUM - LINDA DIAMOND: “MODERN DANCE PROGRAM”The Modern Dance Program will present works choreographed by Linda Diamond and also works by Anna Sokalow. Works included are Dance Visions of Picasso and Pluto’s Retreat, among others. An additional multicultural dance presentation of Brazilian Capoeira will be performed. Capoeira is a stylized martial arts dance characterized by acrobatic fighting maneuvers and athletic dance steps. Linda Diamond is the founder of the Woodstock Diamond Sokalow Dance Theatre.DUTCHESS

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Cine latinoWednesdays, 5:30 PM Dutchess Hall Theatre

October 7“Araya”by Margot Benacerraf

October 14“Columbus Trial”by Lourdes Portillo

October 21“Sons of Cuba”by Guillermo Drake

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 8 p.m.FILM - Transformers – Revenge of the FallenRated PG-13 147 minThe battle for Earth has ended, but the battle for the universe has just begun. After returning to Cybertron, Starscream assumes command of the Decepticons and has decided to return to Earth with force. Megatron is back and seeking revenge against the Autobots who have some reinforcements of their own in this fueled up sequel.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 12:30 - 2 p.m.HHM - JOURNEY OF THE AMERICASGREENSPAN CAFETERIA, DRUMLIN HALLJoin us for food, music, and images of Latin America.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 7 p.m. PHIL PLAIT: “BAD ASTRONOMY”In this general discussion of popular science myths, Dr. Plait demolishes a wide array of scientific misconceptions. Using video clips from several movies and television shows including “Armageddon,” “Deep Impact,” “Enterprise” and “The Simpsons,” he talks about Hollywood science (or the lack thereof). After earning his doctorate in astronomy at the University of Virginia, Dr. Plait became a NASA contractor at the Goddard Space Flight Center, working with the Hubble Space Telescope. Dr. Plait began a career in public outreach and education with his ‘Bad Astronomy’ website and blog, debunking bad science and popular misconceptions. Co-sponsored by the Llelanie Orcutt Endowed Faculty Chair and the Student Government Association. Contact Tony Zito at zito@sunydutchess.edu.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 12:30 p.m.LYCEUM - AMBER MADISON: “WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HOOKING UP”JAMES AND BETTY HALL THEATREAmerica’s young people want straight talk about sex from parents and schools. Most are not getting it. Madison, author of “Hooking Up: A Girl’s All-Out Guide to Sex & Sexuality,” gives them what they want in simple non-clinical language. This will educate, entertain and empower you – or someone you care about – to deal wisely with the questions, decisions and consequences that surround sex and intimate relationships.

October 2009 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 8 p.m. FILM - Funny People Rated R 136 min.George is a very successful stand up comedian who learns that he has an untreatable blood disorder and is given less than a year to live. Ira is a struggling up-and-coming stand up comedian whom George takes under his wing. The two form a close bond but when George learns that his disease may have gone into remission and an old flame reenters his life, his recent near death experience inspires him to reevaluate what gives meaning to his life.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, Cocktails at 6, Dinner at 7 p.m. DCC FOUNDATION’S ANNUAL BENEFIT AUCTION DUTCHESS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUBThe 2009 Annual Benefit Auction will be a cocktail hour and dinner at the Dutchess Golf and Country Club. Spend a Friday evening at a great location while bidding on unique items. Get your paddles ready and come join us. For general information, call the DCC Foundation at 845-431-8403.Tickets: $75

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 11 a.m. FAMILY FESTIVAL - JIM WEST’S “AESOP’S FABLES,” A THEATRE WORKS USA PRODUCTIONWith the help of Aesop himself (and his faithful dog, Moral), Jim and his partners share the famous fables, including The Lion and the Mouse, The Tortoise and the Hare, and the Fox and the Grapes. This large-scale puppet production also features the music of Scarlatti, Beethoven, and Chopin.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 11 p.m.FILM - “THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW” DRUMLIN HALLHave you ever seen the Rocky Horror Picture Show? Here is your big chance to take part in this Halloween (and year round) cult classic, complete with live actors, rice and toilet paper. Costumes are encouraged.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 MUSIC SCHOOL - STUDENT RECITALS RITz LOUNGE, DUTCHESS HALL1 p.m. FOR CHILDREN, 2 p.m. FOR TEENS

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 12:30 p.m. LYCEUM - DR. SAMUEL S. BOWSER: “TWO DECADES ON (AND UNDER) ANTARCTIC ICE”JAMES AND BETTY HALL THEATREDr. Sam Bowser, noted polar biologist featured in Werner Herzog’s Oscar-nominated documentary “Encounters at the End of the World,” will discuss his experience conducting research in Antarctica since 1984. From humanity’s place in the environment above the ice, to the research in the living laboratory below it, he’ll talk about the beauty and the power he has experienced during his career diving under the ice. Dr. Bowser is a biologist and polar explorer who has spent many years studying Antarctic giant one-celled organisms and has contributed immensely to our knowledge of their biology, ecology and diversity.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 11 a.m.FAMILY FESTIVAL - FLYING SHIP PRODUCTIONS - “PUSS IN HIGHTOPS”JAMES AND BETTY HALL THEATRE This clever talking cat makes a poor and hungry miller’s son appear to be the Marquis of Carabas. She gains access to the palace, acquires food and gifts, conquers the evil ogre, obtains the ogre’s castle, and helps her master win the hand of the princess. All this is accomplished with her wit, knowledge, intellect, and powers of negotiation. Puss in Hightops will captivate children ages 4-13, and their families.

NOVEMBER 16 - DECEMBER 11WOODY PIRTLE, PRESENTED BY GUEST CURATOR SUSAN POULAKISMILDRED I. WASHINGTON ART GALLERYWoody Pirtle’s graphic design work has been exhibited worldwide and is in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art and Cooper-Hewitt Museum in New York City, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Neue Sammlung Museum in Munich, and the Zurich Poster Museum. He has taught at the School of Visual Arts, lectured extensively, is a member of the Alliance Graphique Internationale, and has served on the board of HOW magazine and the American Institute of Graphic Arts.Opening reception: November 17 at 5 p.m.

November 2009THURSDAY - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 - 21, 8 p.m.SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2 p.m. PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM AND MASQUER’S GUILD PERFORMANCE OF “FAME” JAMES AND BETTY HALL THEATREThe Performing Arts Program and the Masquer’s Guild will present the popular musical that chronicles the lives of the talented and passionate students of New York City’s High School of the Performing Arts. These vibrant young performers “live forever” in our hearts as they yearn for their big break. The show will be directed by Blair Wing with musical direction by Evan Chapman and choreography by Samantha Dahowski. There is general seating and the box office opens a half hour prior to each performance. General admission tickets: $10, $5 for senior citizens 65+ and students. DCC students are free.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28 & 29, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.DCC FOUNDATION’S 38TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIREvery year new and unique items are presented by the crafters, and 2009 is sure to be just as exciting. We have invited some of your favorite artists back and some new ones as well. The fair features artists who hand-craft all of their own items, some of which are considered fine art. Many items can’t be found anywhere else. Admission: $6 for adults, $4 for students, senior citizens 55+, and DCC faculty, staff and alumni. Children under age 12 are free.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 7:30 p.m.STUDENT AUDIO-VISUAL SHOW JAMES AND BETTY HALL THEATRECome and see the next Quentin Tarantino or Allison Anders as our Communication and Media Arts students show off their best work at this end-of-semester feast for the eyes.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 12:30 p.m.DCC CHORAL HOLIDAY CONCERT JAMES AND BETTY HALL THEATREJoin our own DCC Chorus and Madrigal singers for this wonderful gala holiday show filled with holiday and sacred music.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 11 a.m.FAMILY FESTIVAL - RICK ADAM’S “HOLIDAY PARADE” JAMES AND BETTY HALL THEATRERick Adam performs his entertaining vaudeville act, highlighted with songs and stories of snow, sledding, winter, and the holiday season.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12MUSIC SCHOOL - STUDENT RECITALS RITz LOUNGE, DUTCHESS HALL1:00 p.m. FOR CHILDREN, 2:00 p.m. FOR TEENS, 4:00 p.m. FOR ADULTS

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 9:30 a.m. MUSIC SCHOOL- SUzUKI PIANO RECITAL JAMES AND BETTY HALL THEATRE

December 2009

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