Thursday, January 9

Jonathan Eig, “Beyond the Dream: Embracing A More Complicated Martin Luther King, Jr.”

Headshot of Jonathan Eig

McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts, 6 p.m.
Liberal Arts Forum Lecture and Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Address

In hallowing Martin Luther King, Jr., we have hollowed him. We have replaced his radical vision for justice with a romantic image of a man who stands for little more than love and peace. For the past seven years, Jonathan Eig has traveled across the country, meeting the people who knew King personally, recording their stories and learning about the real MLK – the complicated one, the flawed one, the radical one, the one we really need in today’s bitter divided world. Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Tickets available beginning December 2 at www.elon.edu/boxoffice.

Tuesday, January 14

Tectonic Plates: Alamance County’s Science Café – “Enrichment at the Animal Park” with Megan Millard, Animal Park at the Conservators Center

Burlington Beer Works, Burlington, 7 p.m.

Each month on second Tuesdays from 7 to 8 p.m., a different scientist will present an engaging topic at Burlington Beer Works in downtown Burlington. In January, Megan Millard will discuss life at the Animal Park at the Conservator’s Center. All Tectonic Plates events are free and open to the public. Expect a lively event in a relaxed atmosphere without all the technical jargon. Tectonic Plates runs from September through May. For more information about Tectonic Plates, contact Dave Gammon, professor of biology at Elon.

Wednesday, January 15

Elon Cares

Yeager Recital Hall, Center for the Arts | 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. (same show)

Elon Cares returns for its 17th year! Sponsored by the Gender and LGBTQIA Center (GLC), students from the Department of Performing Arts will host this benefit cabaret for the national organization Broad Cares/Equity Fights Aids. At each performance, audience members can donate to benefit Broadway Cares and help Elon Cares reach its fundraising goal.

Thursday, January 16

wInterfaith

McBride Gathering Space, Numen Lumen Pavilion, 12 p.m.

wInterfaith is an opportunity for the campus community and the larger Elon community to engage with each other around different expressions of religion and spirituality. This year, wInterfaith conversations will focus on the ways that members of different religious, spiritual, and ethical traditions think about issues that affect us all. Students, faculty, staff, and members of the Elon community will gather for meaningful interfaith conversation over lunch. Sponsored by The Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life and the Elon Community Church. The event is free for students, faculty and staff, and there is a registration fee for community members. Reach out to Hillary Zaken (hzaken@elon.edu) with questions or to register.

Saturday-Sunday, January 18-19
Tuesday-Thursday, January 21-23
Friday-Sunday, January 31-February 2

Department of Performing Arts presents “Paradise Lost”
by Erin Shields

A promotional poster for "Paradise Lost" depicting a red apple with an umbrella sticking out of the middle

Susanne Shawyer, director
Roberts Studio Theatre, Scott Studios at Arts West
Jan. 18, 21-23, 31 and Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 18-19 and Feb. 1-2 at 2 p.m.

A witty, modern, feminist retelling of John Milton’s epic poem about the cosmic battle between good and evil. Reservations are highly recommended and will be offered beginning January 10 at www.elonperformingarts.com.

Friday, January 31

Maya Kilburn, violin; Ray Kilburn, piano

Distinguished Artists for the

Joseph Bologne International Piano Competition Opening Guest Recital

Yeager Recital Hall, Center for the Arts, 7:30 p.m.
Sponsored by the Department of Music

Violinist Maya Kilburn is quickly establishing herself as a rising star in the next generation of violin soloists. A current recipient of the prestigious Kovner Fellowship at the Juilliard School, recent performances include the Kennedy Center, recital tours of South America and Japan and orchestra engagements throughout the United States. She is joined by her father, esteemed pianist and Ball State University Professor, Ray Kilburn, in a program including Beethoven’s celebrated Spring Sonata, Piazzolla’s Grande Tango, and works by Bonis, Prokofiev, and of course Joseph Bologne.