| Calendar
of Events
The
Arts at Albright College
Calendar of Music, Theatre, Art, Lectures and Family Fun!
Freedman Gallery
February 4 - March 14
After a Decade
Fifteen artists exhibit their work 10 years after graduating and establishing
themselves as professional artists. Free.
Related events
- Friday, February 7, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Discussion with Kristen Woodward, Scott Betz and Bryan Lafaye, followed
by a public reception, Free.
- Saturday, March 1, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Family Arts Workshop
Have fun developing your own artistic talent during our Family Arts
Workshop. Ages 5 - 13 with an adult partner. $5 per child. Reservations
required, 610-921-7715. Center for the Arts
Theatre
February 14, 15, 21, 22 (8 p.m.), February
20 (7 p.m.)
February 16, 2:30 p.m.
Alice In Wonderland
Domino Players Theatre Company presents an adaptation
of the novel by Lewis Carroll. Directed by Julia Matthews. Tickets are
$10 for adults ($12 day of show) and $5 for children and students.
“Free Family Fridays” February 14 &
21, two children free with each paying adult. Plan to come before the
show at 7:15 p.m. for a “Mad Hatter Tea Party.” Performing
Arts Box Office, 610-921-7547. Wachovia Theatre, Center for the Arts.
Music
Sunday, March 9, 8 p.m.
Christopher Collins Lee, Violinist
Concerto soloist, violin recitalist, teacher and newly appointed concertmaster
of the Reading Symphony Orchestra presents a free concert. Seating limited,
only 200 tickets available. Performing Arts Box Office, 610-921-7547.
Roop Hall, Center for the Arts.
Saturday, February 8, 2 p.m.
Quaker City String Band
Philadelphia’s award winning Quaker City String Band, a New Year’s
Day Mummers Parade favorite, brings its unique form of entertainment
to Albright College. For more information contact Joe Rosenberg at Albright
College at 610-921-7529. Campus Center Main Lounge. Free.
Lectures
Thursday, February 13, 4 p.m.
“Maoist Marxists and Royal Massacres: Politics and Religion in
Nepal”
Prakash Raj, Journalist and UN Human Rights Consultant, Katmandu, Nepal
Campus Center South Lounge, Free.
Thursday, February 20, 5 p.m.
“Behind the Veil: Women in Afghanistan”
Jennifer Heath, Author and Activist, Boulder, Colo.
Slide and film illustrated lecture
Campus Center South Lounge, Free.
International Film Series
Tuesday, February 11, 7:30 p.m.
Blue Velvet
by David Lynch.
In conjunction with a show of Lynch’s art at
the Reading Museum, we are offering what is arguably his best film;
a beautifully dreamy descent to the dark, flip side of wholesome, small
town America. Tickets are $1. 610-921-7713, Klein Lecture Hall, Center
for the Arts
Tuesday, February 18, 7:30 p.m.
The Black Maria Film & Video Festival Traveling Showcase Tour
Introducing prize-winning selections from the 23rd
Black Maria Festival will be its director, John Columbus. This festival
has become the premiere traveling showcase for independent cinema, especially
experimental film and video. Program will include some of today’s
most original and engaging short films and videos. Tickets are $1. 610-921-7713,
Klein Lecture Hall, Center for the Arts
Tuesday, February 25, 7:30 p.m.
Seconds
by John Frankenheimer.
A brilliant disorienting 1966 Faustian nightmare drama
starring John Randolph as an unhappy banker who is transformed through
plastic surgery into Rock Hudson. Featuring mind-bending cinematography
by James Wong Howe. Tickets are $1. 610-921-7713, Klein Lecture Hall,
Center for the Arts
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