Neeake — Fred A. Shaw
Shawandasse Nishnabe “Truth Teller”
A graduate of Ohio University and holder of a Master of Divinity degree, Neeake, whose English name is Fred A. Shaw, is a native of Zanesville, Ohio. In 1986 he was tested and granted the title of “Olammapise” (“truth teller”) by the Shawandasse Nishnabe Indian Tribe. His presentation, “Stories Old Upon the Land,” depicts the 1789 era of the Tribe in clothing, paint and accouterments.
Friday, January 11, 2008, 8:00 p.m.
Remick Heritage Center, Presbyterian Hall
$10 adults; Alma College staff, students, and youth 18 and under are free; seating is reserved
Alma College Dance Co.
Student Choreographers
Join us for this spectacular, student driven, student produced and student choreographed concert. This celebration of student work is a wonderful hands-on opportunity for our Alma College Dance members to take on the challenge of producing their own concert sure to be filled with innovative choreography. We welcome you to join us as we explore all that these talented students have to offer!
Saturday, January 19, 2008, 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 20, 2008, 3:00 p.m.
Remick Heritage Center, Dance Studio
Free, ticket required; limited seating available
“Cousin Jeff” Johnson
MLK Week Keynote Speaker
Political and social activist Jeffrey Johnson is best known as the host and producer of “The Cousin Jeff Chronicles,” a series of mini-documentaries that air on BET. An AME minister and a powerful and fiery orator, Johnson appears weekly on Rap City, engaging and enlightening a nation of young viewers on important political and social issues. He visits campus to deliver the keynote address for the College’s week-long Martin Luther King celebration of civil rights and social justice. This event is sponsored by the College’s MLK Week Committee.
Monday, January 21, 2008, 8:00 p.m.
Remick Heritage Center, Presbyterian Hall
Free, no ticket is required
Robert Gruca
Guitarist
One of the most talented classical guitarists of his generation, Robert Gruca is a captivating, powerful and exciting young guitarist displaying his powerful musical interpretation and amazing technical command over his instrument before audiences all over the United States. The set includes repertoire by Bach, Dusan Bogdanovic, John Dowland, Schubert and more.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 8:00 p.m.
Remick Heritage Center, Presbyterian Hall
$10 adults; Alma College staff, students, and youth 18 and under are free; seating is reserved
