November 7, 2009
Special Events
Alma Hosts Statewide Print Show
The Flora Kirsch Beck Gallery in the Clack Art Center at Alma College hosts the 29th annual Alma College Statewide Print Competition show from Monday, Nov. 9 through Wednesday, Dec. 9. Admission is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. A reception, juror’s talk and awards ceremony is scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 in the gallery.
Veterans Day Speaker: Sgt. Matt Eversmann
Sgt. Matt Eversmann presents a Veterans Day speech at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11 in the Dunning Memorial Chapel. Eversmann, an American military hero, was immortalized in the epic film, “Black Hawk Down.” Admission is free and open to the public. Read more.
Chapel Hosts Youth Concert
The Alma College Chapel invites youth and young adults to a concert by the faith-based band Attaboy at 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12 in the Chapel. Admission is free and open to the public.
Dancers Perform Fall Concert
The Alma College Dance Company presents its annual fall concert featuring modern, jazz, lyrical, avant-garde and ballet at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 and Saturday, Nov. 14 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15 in the Remick Heritage Center. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors 62 and up, and free for Alma College staff, students and youth 18 and under. Seating is reserved. Call (989) 463-7304 for ticket information. Read more.
Theatrical Production Highlights Hunger
Students in Joanne Gilbert’s Performing Advocacy class present “An Invisible Ache: Hunger in Gratiot County” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17 in Jones Auditorium. The theatrical performance is based on interviews of participants at the Community Café. Admission is free and open to the public.
New York Film Maker Screens Film
Award-winning New York cartoonist, animator and film maker Nina Paley presents a discussion and a film screening of “Sita Sings the Blues” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 in Dow L-1. The event is sponsored by the Alma College Library. Admission is free and open to the public.
Marching Band Performs Indoors
The Alma College Kiltie Marching Band presents the annual Indoor Show at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 21 in the Remick Heritage Center. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors 62 and up, and free for Alma College staff, students and youth 18 and under. Seating is reserved. Call (989) 463-7304 for ticket information.
An Evening of Jazz
The Alma College Jazz Ensemble presents an evening of jazz music at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24 in the Remick Heritage Center. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors 62 and up, and free for Alma College staff, students and youth 18 and under. Seating is reserved. Call (989) 463-7304 for ticket information.
Choirs Present Festival of Carols
The Alma College Choirs ring in the Christmas season with the annual Festival of Carols at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4 and Saturday, Dec. 5 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 in the Remick Heritage Center. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors 62 and up, and free for Alma College staff, students and youth 18 and under. Seating is reserved. Call (989) 463-7304 for ticket information.
One-Act Plays Take the Stage
Alma College Theatre presents the annual One-Act Play Festival at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4 and Saturday, Dec. 5 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 in the Remick Heritage Center, Strosacker Theatre. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors 62 and up, and free for Alma College staff, students and youth 18 and under. Seating is reserved. Call (989) 463-7304 for ticket information.
