Wednesday, November 1
Kevin Boyle and Andrew Perry,
faculty poetry and fiction reading
Isabella Cannon Room, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, November 3 – Sunday,
November 5
Department of Performing Arts presents
Carousel
Music by Richard Rodgers; Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein
II
Directed by Catherine McNeela; Choreographed by Lynne
Kurdziel Formato; Musical Direction by Kenneth Lee
McCrary Theatre
7:30 p.m. , Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday
This giant of the musical stage remains timeless and
starbright. The poignant story of the faithful Julie and her
brutish husband Billy is one of the most powerful books of
the musical theatre and perfectly matches its extraordinary
score. Songs include “Mister Snow,” “If I
Loved You,” “June
Is Bustin’ Out All Over” and “When The
Children Are Asleep.”
Admission by ticket only: $12 or Elon ID.
Tickets on sale Thursday, October 5.
Monday, November 6
Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition, opening
reception
Elon West Gallery, 5 - 6:30 p.m.
A juried exhibition featuring works in a broad range of
media by students in the studio art program. Exhibition
continues through November 28.
Monday, November 6
William W. Parsons, “The Shuttle’s
Return to Flight
Following the Columbia Disaster”
McCrary Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
William W. Parsons is currently the deputy director of the
National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA)
John F. Kennedy Space Center and plays a major role in
determining and executing missions at the center. He was
appointed Space Shuttle program manager in 2003 and has
contributed significantly to the post-Columbia return to
flight philosophy.
In September, Parsons was named the new director of the
Kennedy Space Center, effective in January 2007. He will
succeed James W. Kennedy, who is retiring.
Voices of Discovery Science
Speaker Series
Tuesday, November 7
Elon University Percussion Ensemble Fall
Concert
Yeager Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.
The Elon University Percussion Ensemble, under the direction
of artist-in-residence Jon Metzger, will perform contemporary
works for percussion instruments including big band works by Neal Hefti
(Splanky), Dizzy Gillespie (Con Alma), Richard Rogers (My
Funny Valentine), Cole Porter (Love for Sale), Duke Ellington
(I'm Beginning to See the Light), Herbie Hancock (Maiden
Voyage), John Lennon and Paul McCartney (Norwegian Wood),
Hoagy Carmichael (Stardust), Charles Mingus (Moanin'),
and Don Menza (Groove Blues).
Student soloists include: Kevin Johnson (alto saxophone),
Bernie Coston (tenor saxophone), Sam Williams (alto
saxophone), Julie Pope (baritone saxophone), Will Maier
(trombone), Mitch Pittman (trumpet), Paul Benedict (trumpet),
Colin Harding (trumpet), Max Cramer (guitar), Carol Stewart
(vibes), Brady Loux (drums), and Eden Esters (piano and
vocals). Special guest artist will be music faculty member
Matthew Buckmaster (trombone).
Wednesday, November 8
David Faber, “A Holocaust Survivor’s
Memoir”
Whitley Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
David Faber is a Holocaust survivor who suffered Nazi
persecution from 1939-1945. He witnessed the murder of his
parents and six of his seven siblings and was imprisoned in
eight different concentration camps including Auschwitz.
Faber speaks to fulfill the promise he made to hismother
“to tell the world.”
Sponsored by the Hillel and the
Resident Student Association
Friday, November 10
Elon University Chorale
McCrary Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
Under the direction of Dr. Gerald Knight, the Elon
University Chorale will present a variety of popular works by
Bullard, Busto, Dilworth, McIntyre, Vivaldi, and
others.
Saturday, November 11
Elon University Jazz Ensemble Fall Concert
McKinnon Hall, 7:30 p.m.
The Elon University Jazz Ensemble, led by Jon Metzger, will
perform big-band arrangements of well-known standards and
jazz classics.
Monday, November 13
Hometown Heroes: Models of Community
Leadership
McKinnon Hall, 4 p.m.
Individuals chosen by members of the class of 2010 will
visit campus to be recognized for service in their home
communities and commitment to the common good.
Sponsored by the Truitt Center for
Religious and Spiritual Life
Wednesday, November15
Elon University Chamber Orchestra
McCrary Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
Join Director Dr. Thomas R. Erdmann as the orchestra
welcomes guest artist Dr. Lise Keiter-Brotzman in a
performance of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No.3, Op.37.
Hailed as “a pianist who brings an unbelievable range
of virtuoso technique,” Keiter-Brotzman has performed
worldwide and is active as a solo recitalist, collaborative
artist, and soloist with orchestra.
Thursday, November 16
Tim O’Brien, “Writing
Vietnam”
McCrary Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
Tim O’Brien served as an infantry sergeant in the
Army’s American Division near Quang Ngai in 1970- 71.
He is the author of The Things They Carried; If
I Die in a Combat Zone, Box Me Up and Ship Me Home; and
Going After Cacciato. O’Brien will discuss
“true war stories” and the blurred ground between
reality and fiction in the writer’s craft.
Sponsored by the Liberal Arts
Forum and the General Studies Program
Admission by ticket only: $12 or Elon ID.
Tickets on sale Thursday, October 26.
Saturday, November 18
“The President’s Own” United
States Marine Band
Koury Center, 8:00 p.m.
Established by an Act of Congress in 1798, the Marine Band
is America’s oldest professional musical organization.
The band participates in more than 500 public and official
performances annually, including a U.S. regional concert tour
each fall, a century-old tradition initiated by John Philip
Sousa. Whether in White House performances, public concerts,
or national tours, the music of the Marine Band is the music
of America.
Sponsored by Elon University and
the Times-News
General admission by ticket only – tickets
free of
charge*
Thursday, November 30
Holiday Celebration with Luminaries
Scott Plaza, 6:30 p.m.
Hot chocolate, carol singing and hundreds of luminaries
lining the walkways will mark Elon’s annual Festival of
Holiday Lights.
