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SEPTEMBER Thursday, September 4 Polly Butler Cornelius, soprano, and Victoria Fischer-Faw,piano, celebrate 20th century American composers in anintimate recital of piano and vocal music featuring works by Amy Beach, Steve Heitzeg, Libby Larsen, Stephen Paulus and Carlisle Floyd. Thursday, September 4 Jabali Afrika’s original sound is attributed to a unique mixture and special fusion of African rhythms. The band's origin can be traced to the Kenya National Theatre Dance Troupe. Sponsored by Diversity Emerging Education Program. Monday, September 8 Faculty of the Elon University Art Department will exhibit their work in both university galleries (Arts West Gallery and Isabella Cannon Room). The exhibitions continue through September 24.
Monday, September 8 The editor of The Cook Political Report, Cook has been described as “perhaps the best non-partisan tracker of congressional races” in the country. His lively and authoritative analyses of presidential and congressional elections have been featured on CBS, NBC, CNN and in the National Journal. Sponsored by The Institute of Politics and Public Affairs and the Political Science Department. Tuesday, September 9 Ruff is the president of Duke Energy Carolinas, whichprovides electricity for more than 2.3 million people in North and South Carolina. She will talk about the current and future energy challenges and possible solutions for accessible, affordable and hopefully cleaner and more renewable energy. Voices of Discover Science Speaker Series Wednesday, September 10 “Doctor Bugs” Moffett will present a mix of adventure,nature photography and hard scientific inquiry that rankswith the best work of Jacques Cousteau. His unique firsthand stories make conservation and extraordinary creatures exciting for everyone. Sponsored by the Liberal Arts Forum. Thursday, September 11 ArcheDream is a multidisciplinary mask theater that uses dance, pantomime, hand-painted masks, puppetry and ultraviolet light to tell fantastic tales of adventure and suspense from the mythology of various African and other world cultures. Characters such as Peace, Anger, War, Fire and Water grace the stage while special effects support characters with dramatic and sometimes supernatural stunts. Elon University Lyceum Series Admission: $12 or Elon ID. Tickets available September 2. This performance is partially supported by a grant from Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour, a program developed and funded by The Heinz Endowments; the William Penn Foundation; the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency; and The Pew Charitable Trusts. It is administered bythe Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation. Thursday, September 11 This documentary focuses on the 20-year ongoing war in Northern Uganda and the global issues of child soldiers and internally displaced persons. Sponsored by Elon’s Invisible Children Chapter and Elon Volunteers! Tuesday, September 16 Rural Retreat (VA) musician and storyteller visits Elon to perform ballads and folk tales. Sponsored by the English Department and the Liberal Arts Forum. Wednesday, September 17 Emmy Award-winner David Earnhardt
explores the Sponsored by the Political Science Department and The Institute of Politics and Public Affairs Thursday, September 18 Celona-VanGorden and Wisuthserwong will present a program of arias and art song, including Debussy’s Ariettes Oubliees. Thursday, September 18 This ensemble is considered one of the
most faithful interpreters of the traditional folk music of
Mexico and Elon University Lyceum Series Admission $12 or Elon ID. Tickets available September 2. Sunday, September 21 Relax under the Carolina blue sky and
watch the Elon Monday, September 22 Toobin, a senior analyst at CNN and a
staff writer for Tuesday, September 23 A national authority and spokesperson for reform in public education, Kozol is author of highly acclaimed books including Death at an Early Age, Savage Inequalities,Amazing Grace: The Lives of Children and the Conscience of a Nation, and Letters to a Young Teacher. The Shame of the Nation describes the conditions in inner city public schools and is Elon’s 2008-09 Common Reading. Admission: $12 or Elon ID. Tickets available September 2. Wednesday, September 24 Zunes is chair of the Middle Eastern Studies Program at the University of San Francisco. He is principal editor of Nonviolent Social Movements and the author of the highly acclaimed Tinderbox: U.S. Middle East Policy and the Roots of Terrorism. A frequent guest on National Public Radio, Pacifica Radio, PBS, BBC, MSNBC, his columns on foreign affairs can be read in newspapers in the United States, Canada and Europe. Sponsored by Center for Public Affairs, Non Violence Studies, and the Political Science Department, Students for Peace and Justice and the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life. Wednesday, September 24 Zeglis, former CEO of AT&T Wireless, will share lessons learned as a leader in the telecommunications industry. Thursday , September 25 James H. McEwen, Jr. Visual Arts Series Steele, an artist and master screen
printer, has exhibited Friday-Saturday, September 26 &
27 The Department of Performing Arts
presents an exciting Admission by ticket only:
$10 or Elon ID. A very limited number of tickets for all
performances will be available at Friday, September 26 Sunday, September 28 The 26th season of the Triad’s premier choral ensemble begins with a sampling of its signature sound and repertoire. Treat yourself to this wonderful performance that spans centuries and styles, and includes works by Bach and Mozart, as well contemporary works by Techelli,Whitacre, Casals and Alfen. Monday, September 29 James H. McEwen, Jr. Visual Arts Series Rowe’s artistic interests reside in defining and redefining women’s issues in ways that are informational and confrontational – yet accessible – to a diverse audience. The exhibition continues through November 3. Monday, September 29 Senior editor at Newsweek, Alter has written a widely acclaimed column that examines politics, media and social/global issues for almost two decades. His 2006 book, The Defining Moment: FDR’s Hundred Days and the Triumph of Hope, was a national best-seller. The 2008 campaigns mark the seventh election cycle Alter has covered for Newsweek. Sponsored by the Liberal Arts Forum | ||
