October

The son of Presbyterian missionaries, David spent his childhood in Beirut, Lebanon. He learned his first chords in seventh grade, went on to study classical guitar then started writing his own songs. After college, he put his guitar away and entered corporate America. Following the discovery of a malignant brain tumor, David left his corporate job and returned to his first love of songwriting and performing. Ten years, 12 albums, and 41 states later, David and his music are alive and well, challenging all of us to live passionately and to treasure the beauty of each new day.

Friday, October 2, 2009, 8:00 p.m.
Remick Heritage Center, Presbyterian Hall
$10 adults; $5 seniors 62+; Alma College staff, students, and youth 18 and under are free; seating is reserved

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Join the Alma College Music Department faculty and guest artists as they perform a delightful mix of classical and popular works. The fourth annual event benefits music scholarships and the Alma Symphony Orchestra.

Sunday, October 4, 2009, 4:00 p.m.
Remick Heritage Center, Presbyterian Hall
$20 adults; $5 seniors 62+; Alma College Staff, students, and youth 18 and under are free; seating is reserved

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The Percussion Ensemble presents an encore of its performance at the opening concert of the 30th annual Detroit International Jazz Festival. In Detroit, the Ensemble shared the stage with jazz legends Hank Jones, Chick Corea, Stanley Clarks and Lenny White.

Friday, October 9, 2009, 8:00 p.m.
Remick Heritage Center, Presbyterian Hall
$10 adults; $5 seniors 62+; Alma College Staff, students, and youth 18 and under are free; seating is reserved

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A Homecoming tradition for all Scots — the Alma Choirs wrap up the Homecoming weekend in song. Alumni singers are always invited to sing familiar Alma songs. Invite a friend to join you, but arrive early as seats fill up fast!

Saturday, October 10, 2009, 8:00 p.m.
Remick Heritage Center, Presbyterian Hall
Free, no ticket is required

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Jared Diamond, an American scientist and author, visits the campus as the 2009 Robert D. Swanson Responsible Leadership keynote speaker. Diamond, whose work draws from a variety of fields, is currently professor of geography and physiology at UCLA. The author of a number of popular science books, including the Pulitzer Prize winning Guns, Germs, and Steel, Mr. Diamond discusses his recent book Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed. Focusing on the societal choices made to use or misuse the environment and the consequences, he will explore the connections between sustainability efforts and the success of a society.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009, 8:00 p.m.
Remick Heritage Center, Presbyterian Hall Free, no ticket is required

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Georges Feydeau’s elegantly complex farce is brought to life in this witty and acutely funny translation and adaptation by Peter Hall and Nicki Frei. In French, the title is Le Dindon — the turkey or the dupe. And the dupe, or the fool, is what every marriage has at least one. Liaisons are arranged and bungled in a shady hotel, couples re-couple, and bedtime leads to bedlam. Attention: adult situations.

Thursday, October 15, 2009, 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 16, 2009, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 17, 2009, 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 18, 2009, 3:00 p.m.
$10 adults; $5 seniors 62+; Alma College Staff, students, and youth 18 and under are free; seating is reserved

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Our Season of Celebration kicks off with the festive Promenade Overture and the thrilling sounds of Respighi’s The Pines of Rome. Award-winning pianist Lori Simms joins the ASO for this exciting program of colorful orchestral showpieces.

Sunday, October 18, 2009, 4:00 p.m.
$10 adults; $5 seniors 62+; Alma College Staff, students, and youth 18 and under are free; seating is reserved

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