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MOVIE: “Kevin Hart: What Now?”6 p.m., Room 119, Plumley Complex$5 General, $2 MVCC EmployeesRated R, 96 Minutes, Stand-Up ComedyComedian Kevin Hart performs in front of a crowd of 50,000 people at Philadelphia’s outdoor venue, Lincoln Financial Field. Wednesday, January 18 • UTICA $

MOVIE: “Kevin Hart: What Now?”7 p.m., Schafer Theater, Information Technology Building$5 General, $2 MVCC EmployeesRated R, 96 Minutes, Stand-Up ComedySee description from Wednesday, Jan. 18, in Rome.

Friday, January 20 • STANLEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS $ WOMEN AND STEAM SPEAKER SERIES: Project Fibonacci® Presents Margot Lee Shetterly, Author of New York Times Bestseller “Hidden Figures”7 p.m., Stanley Center for the Arts, 261 Genesee St, Utica$25 General, $15 MVCC/Utica College EmployeesIn “Hidden Figures,” in theaters Jan. 6, 2017, Margot Lee Shetterly highlights the true story of the African American women mathematicians at NASA who helped fuel some of America’s greatest achievements in space. Presented, in part, by MVCC, Utica College, ANDRO Computation Solutions, and The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties. A limited supply of free student tickets will be available at the door with proper ID for Utica College and MVCC students. Additional student tickets can be purchased at the door for $10 each. General admission tickets will be available at the door or online at eventbrite.com or projectfibonacci.org.

Saturday, January 21 • UTICA $

PERFORMANCE: World’s Foremost Mind Reader Robert Channing2 p.m., Schafer Theater, Information Technology Building$5 General, $2 MVCC employeesAs seen on NBC, ABC, CBS, and Fox, this exciting, entertaining, and mind-boggling ESP show will have you on the edge of your seats! Visit robertchanning.com.

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PERFORMANCE: Superlative Tram7 p.m., Schafer Theater, Information Technology Building$5 General, $2 MVCC EmployeesTramontane Cafe begins its 10th year in Utica, N.Y., and is continuing its dedication to provide an all-ages venue for creative and talented folks from across the region. This event will highlight a sampling of the talent that makes their way into their humble cafe. For more info on how to sign up, please contact Robin at the Tramontane Cafe at 315.732.8257.

Tuesday, January 24 • ROME $

MOVIE: “Arrival”6 p.m., Room 119, Plumley Complex$5 General, $2 MVCC EmployeesRated PG-13, 116 Minutes, Drama, Mystery, Sci-FiA linguist is recruited by the military to assist in translating alien communications. Starring Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker. Tuesday, January 24 • UTICA $

MOVIE: “Arrival”7 p.m., Schafer Theater, Information Technology Building$5 General, $2 MVCC EmployeesRated PG-13, 116 Minutes, Drama, Mystery, Sci-FiSee description from Tuesday, Jan. 24, in Rome.

Tuesday, January 24 • UTICAPERFORMANCE: Hypnotist Eric Mina8:30 p.m., Snack Bar, Alumni College CenterWhether it’s playing mind tricks in Australia, reading thoughts in Las Vegas, or performing comedy hypnosis in Times Square, Eric’s understanding of the human mind astounds audiences worldwide. Visit ericmina.com.

Thursday, January 26 • UTICACONCERT: Nick BarillaNoon, Snack Bar, Alumni College CenterThis 2015 Wheeling Island Casino “Next Big Voice” semi-finalist has opened for Aaron Carter, Kris Allen, Lee Dewyze, Kina Grannis, and Elliott Yamin.

Friday, January 27 • UTICA LECTURE: “Changing the Mascot,” w/ Kandice Watson, Director of Education and Cultural Outreach for the Oneida Indian Nation2 p.m., Excellus Room 225, Information Technology BuildingThis lecture will discuss the cultural perspective of Native Americans in regards to the use of offensive imagery and racial slurs in organized sports. “Change the Mascot” is a civil rights campaign.

Saturday, January 28 • UTICA $

FAMILY FUN SERIES: Screening of Disney’s “Moana” followed by a Movie-Themed Family-Friendly ReceptionNoon, Schafer Theater, Information Technology Building$5 General, $2 MVCC Employees, $2 Children Under 12Rated PG, 103 Minutes, Animation, Adventure, ComedyA young woman uses her navigational talents to set sail for a fabled island. Joining her on the adventure is her hero, the legendary demi-god Maui. Starring Dwayne Johnson and Auli’i Cravalho.

Saturday, January 28 • UTICA $ PERFORMANCE: Oneida Indian Nation’s Haudenosaunee Dancers6 p.m., Schafer Theater, Information Technology Building$5 General, $2 MVCC EmployeesVisit oneidaindiannation.com/haudenosaunee-dance.

Tuesday, January 31 • UTICACONCERT: Singer Jesse LabelleNoon, Snack Bar, Alumni College CenterJesse Labelle is a Canadian-born country/pop/rock singer-songwriter. Visit facebook.com/jesselabellemusic.

Tuesday, January 31 • UTICAART EXHIBIT OPENING AND RECEPTION: Faculty Select Student ShowAn annual showcase of the best MVCC student artwork. Artwork will be on exhibit from Jan. 31 – March 17. Gallery hours are Tuesday – Friday from 1– 6 p.m.

Tuesday, January 31 • UTICA $ CC DOCUMENTARY: “Food Choices”6 p.m., Schafer Theater, Information Technology Building$5 General, $2 MVCC EmployeesRated NR, 91 Minutes, DocumentaryThis film is about the impact that food choices have on people’s health, the health of our planet, and on the lives of other living species.

Tuesday, January 31 • ROME $ CC DOCUMENTARY: “Food Choices”6 p.m., Dining and Community Hall, Plumley Complex$5 General, $2 MVCC EmployeesRated NR, 91 Minutes, DocumentarySee description from Wednesday, Jan. 31, in Utica.

Wednesday, February 1 • UTICA BLACK HISTORY MONTH LECTURE: “Let Freedom Ring: A Journey with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,” w/ Nationally Acclaimed Actor Greenfair “Brother” Moses III2 p.m., Excellus Room 225, Information Technology BuildingIn conversation, Greenfair “Brother” Moses III is soft-spoken, but when he slips into character as a champion of civil rights, his voice acquires a new passion and energy that brings civil rights history to life.

Wednesday, February 1 • ROME BLACK HISTORY MONTH LECTURE: “Let Freedom Ring: A Journey with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,” w/ Nationally Acclaimed Actor Greenfair “Brother” Moses III6 p.m., Room 119, Plumley ComplexSee description from Wednesday, Feb. 1, in Utica.

Wednesday, February 1 • UTICA PERFORMANCE: “Get Out Of Your Bubble!” w/ Larry Jay Tish, Assistant Director of Dialogues on Diversity6 p.m., Room 116, Alumni College CenterThis comic presentation shows students a slice of the changing world that they went to college to prepare themselves for and how taking advantage of all of the resources offered at their institution will make them more knowledgeable, diverse, and marketable in a far more competitive world. Visit dialoguesondiversity.com. Sponsored, in part, by MVCC’s Healthy Lifestyles Work Group.

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Tuesday, February 28 • UTICA LECTURE: “Utica: Hotbed of Abolition 1833-1836,” w/ Deirdre Sinnott, Writer and Activist2 p.m., Room 116, Alumni College CenterSee description from Monday, Feb. 27, in Rome.

Tuesday, February 28 • ROME $ CC DOCUMENTARY: “Lo and Behold: Reveries of the Connected World”6 p.m., Dining and Community Hall, Plumley Complex$5 General, $2 MVCC EmployeesRated PG-13, 98 Minutes, Adventure, Drama, RomanceHerzog ponders the existential impact of the Internet, robotics, AI, the Internet of Things, and more on human life.

Tuesday, February 28 • UTICA $ CC DOCUMENTARY: “Lo and Behold: Reveries of the Connected World”6 p.m., Schafer Theater, Information Technology Building$5 General, $2 MVCC EmployeesSee description from Tuesday, Feb. 28, in Rome

Tuesday, February 28 • UTICACOMEDY: Comedian AJ Foster8:30 p.m., Snack Bar, Alumni College CenterAJ has opened for many of the country’s top comedians including Damon Wayans, David Alan Grier, John Heffron, DC Benny, and SNL’s Jay Pharoah. Visit ajfostercomedy.com.

Wednesday, March 1 • ROME LECTURE: “BITE: An Urban Project,” w/ Doug and Jay Leonard, Owners of Bite Bakery and Café4 p.m., Room 119, Plumley ComplexSee description from Tuesday, Feb. 7, in Utica.

Wednesday, March 1 • UTICA CONCERT: Pianist David Kim7 p.m., Schafer Theater, Information Technology BuildingKim will perform two of the great programmatic works of the classical piano literature; Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition” and Maurice Ravel’s “Gaspard de la Nuit.”

Thursday, March 2 • UTICA $

MOVIE: “Passengers”7 p.m., Schafer Theater, Information Technology Building$5 General, $2 MVCC EmployeesRated PG-13, 116 Minutes, Adventure, Drama, RomanceA spacecraft traveling to a distant colony planet and transporting thousands of people has a malfunction in its sleep chambers. As a result, two passengers are awakened 90 years early. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt, and Michael Sheen.

Saturday, March 4 • UTICA $ FAMILY FUN SERIES: Screening of “Sing” followed by a Movie-Themed, Family-Friendly ReceptionNoon, Schafer Theater, Information Technology Building$5 General, $2 MVCC Employees, $2 Children Under 12Rated PG, 110 Minutes, Animation, Comedy, DramaA koala named Buster Moon has one final chance to restore his theater to its former glory by producing the world’s greatest singing competition. Starring Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, and Seth MacFarlane.

Tuesday, March 7 • UTICAOPEN MIC NIGHT8:30 p.m., Snack Bar, Alumni College Center

Thursday, March 9 • UTICA CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP: Author J. Robert Lennon, Associate Professor of English and Creative Writing at Cornell University1 p.m., Room 116, Alumni College CenterThis interactive workshop will introduce the audience members to creative writing exercises in flash fiction. Audience participation and writing critiques will be strongly encouraged.

Friday, March 10 • UTICA $

MOVIE: “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”7 p.m., Schafer Theater, Information Technology Building$5 General, $2 MVCC EmployeesRated PG-13, 133 Minutes, Action, Adventure, Sci-FiThe Rebellion makes a risky move to steal the plans to the Death Star, setting up the epic saga to follow. Starring Felicity Jones, Mads Mikkelsen, and Donnie Yen.

Saturday, March 11 • ROME $

FAMILY FUN SERIES: Screening of “Sing” followed by a Movie-Themed, Family-Friendly ReceptionNoon, Dining and Community Hall, Plumley Complex$5 General, $2 MVCC Employees, $2 Children Under 12Rated PG, 110 Minutes, Animation, Comedy, DramaSee description from Saturday, March 4, in Utica.

Tuesday, March 21 • UTICA ART LECTURE: “Distorted Senses of Proportion,” w/ Artist Rachel Abrams, followed by Exhibit Opening and Reception1 p.m., Excellus Room 225, Information Technology BuildingAn installation of bodies of work related to environmental concerns. Action and consequence will be addressed through the exhibition of works focused on endemic versus non-native flora and fauna. Artwork will be on exhibit from March 21 – May 5. Gallery hours are Tuesday – Friday from 1– 6 p.m.

Tuesday, March 21 • ROME $ CC DOCUMENTARY: “National Bird”6 p.m., Dining and Community Hall, Plumley Complex$5 General, $2 MVCC EmployeesRated NA, 92 Minutes, DocumentaryThis documentary follows the harrowing journey of three U.S. military veteran whistleblowers determined to break the silence surrounding America’s secret drone war.

Tuesday, March 21 • UTICA $ CC DOCUMENTARY: “National Bird”6 p.m., Schafer Theater, Information Technology Building$5 General, $2 MVCC EmployeesRated NA, 92 Minutes, DocumentarySee description from Teusday, March 21, in Rome. Wednesday, March 22 • UTICA INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP: “Sound Healing Meditation,” w/ Practitioner Amanda Wallis 2 p.m., Room 116, Alumni College CenterNamaste. This will be an interactive session of sound healing using Tibetan singing bowls. Visit infinitytreehealing.com.

Wednesday, March 22 • ROME INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP: “Sound Healing Meditation,” w/ Practitioner Amanda Wallis 6 p.m., Room 119, Plumley ComplexSee description from Wednesday, March 22, in Utica.

Wednesday, March 22 • UTICACONCERT: Jeff LeBlancNoon, Snack Bar, Alumni College CenterA native New Yorker, 29-year-old Jeff LeBlanc’s new album, “Vision,” looks to distinguish him from a crowded field of singer/songwriters. Visit jeffleblancmusic.com.

Tuesday, March 28 • UTICA LECTURE: “Women in Power,” w/ Alicia Dicks, President and CEO of The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties, Inc.Noon, Room 116, Alumni College CenterAlicia Dicks provides overall staff leadership and public interface on behalf of The Community Foundation and its Board of Trustees.

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WORKSHOP: “Art and Sip,” w/ Connie Pratt of Utica Art & Vine6 p.m., Room 116, Alumni College Center$20 General, $15 MVCC Employees, Free for MVCC Students (Limited Supply)Utica Art & Vine presents an evening of painting and sipping. This fun, step-by-step instruction gives the participant a taste of the creative painting process. Connie Pratt will instruct everyone to create her “Vase of Flowers.” Enjoy coffee, tea, and dessert as you paint! Visit uticaartandvine.com.

Wednesday, March 29 • UTICA LECTURE: “LGBTQ: Safe Space and Safe Sex,” w/ Dr. Justine Shuey, Board-Certified Sexologist, Sex Educator, and ConsultantNoon, Room 116, Alumni College CenterThrough interactive activities, small groups, and discussion together we will strategize how to make everyone in your community feel included regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or anything else that makes us diverse! Visit drshuey.com.

Wednesday, March 29 • ROME LECTURE: “LGBTQ: Safe Space and Safe Sex,” w/ Dr. Justine Shuey, Board-Certified Sexologist, Sex Educator, and Consultant6 p.m., Room 119, Plumley ComplexSee description from Wednesday, March 29, in Utica.

Friday, March 31 • UTICA NAVAJO STORYTELLING: “Hane’: The Dine Navajo Stories,” w/ Sunny Dooley, Dine’ Navajo Storyteller from the Dine’ Navajo Community of Chi Chil Tah, New Mexico2 p.m., Room 116, Alumni College CenterMiss Dooley has been telling the “Origin and Blessing Way Creation Stories” of the Dine’ People throughout North America, West Africa, and Europe for the past 30 years. The retelling of these stories carry within its context the understanding of why people, places, and things are the way they are. The stories teach an understanding of the past, the present, and the future. Hane’ is considered an art form that is very precious and sacred.

Monday, April 3 • UTICA INTERNATIONAL CAFÉ AND CONVERSATION: “The World Through Our Eyes: International and Emergent Student Photography Exhibit and Discussion,” w/ Dina Radeljas, Instructor of Sociology at MVCC5 p.m., Excellus Room 225, Information Technology BuildingThe Kidz n’ Coaches Club provides unique educational experiences and opportunities for MVCC students to volunteer their time and serve as mentors to international and emergent children.

Tuesday, April 4 • UTICA PERFORMANCE: Jane Doe No More6 p.m., Room 116, Alumni College CenterJane Doe No More’s Safe Student Initiative™ is a series of impactful programs that educates students, faculty, and staff about the pervasive problem of sexual violence on college campuses. Visit janedoenomore.org.

Wednesday, April 5 • UTICA PERFORMANCE: Two-Time National Poetry Slam Champion Sierra DeMulderNoon, Excellus Room 225, Information Technology BuildingSierra DeMulder is an internationally touring performance poet and educator, a two-time National Poetry Slam champion, and a thrice-published author. Visit sierrademulder.com.

Monday, April 10 • UTICA POETRY READING: Brooks Haxton, Professor of English at Syracuse University6 p.m., Room 116, Alumni College CenterA recipient of fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Guggenheim Foundation, and others, Haxton has taught for more than 20 years in the graduate writing programs at Syracuse University and Warren Wilson College.

Tuesday, April 11 • UTICA LECTURE: “Global Impact, Local Roots,” w/ Simon Eisenbach, Owner of Simon Eisenbach Productions LLC4 p.m., Excellus Room 225, Information Technology BuildingSimon will show how he uses photography and video to help non-profits working in developing countries while growing a business in Central New York.

Tuesday, April 11 • UTICAPERFORMANCE: Mission IMPROVable8:30 p.m., Snack Bar, Alumni College CenterThe agents of MISSION IMPROVable Comedy Team are just a few audience suggestions away from creating a brand new and original production that’s all about whatever you tell them! Visit missionimprovable.com.

Wednesday, April 12 • UTICACONCERT: A Cappella Powerhouse Group “Backtrack”Noon, Snack Bar, Alumni College CenterVisit backtrackvocals.com

Wednesday, April 12 • UTICA LECTURE: Utica Sculpture Space Artists-in-Residence2 p.m., Excellus Room 225, Information Technology BuildingThe Spring artists are Rhonda Weppler, Leah Byrne, Sean Procyk, and Koos Buist. Visit sculpturespace.org.

Thursday, April 13 • UTICA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL: “Celebration of our International Community”12:30 p.m., Room 116, Alumni College CenterMVCC celebrates our international heritages through displays, performances, and interactive booths.

Monday, April 17 • UTICA LECTURE: “Culture and Genocide: Nationalism, Identity and Culture in the Case of Bosnian Geno-cide,” w/ Dr. Meho Buljubasic, College Guidance/Data Manager at Utica Academy of Science Charter SchoolNoon, Excellus Room 225, Information Technology BuildingThe presentation is about culture and genocide in the context of Genocidal Warfare in Bosnia, and aims to address the issue of identity and cultural patterns that may have led towards genocidal warfare.

Wednesday, April 19 • UTICA INTERNATIONAL CAFÉ AND CONVERSATION: “Japanese Tea Ceremony,” w/ Yumiko Yamamoto, Ph.D., Geography Research Affiliate at Colgate University, and Ann Heines, Library Clerk at MVCC 11 a.m., Excellus Room 225, Information Technology BuildingCome see a traditional Japanese tea ceremony (Urasenke) and hear how it relates to Japan’s culture.

Wednesday, April 19 • UTICACONCERT: Angie Keilhauer from NBC’s “The Voice”Noon, Snack Bar, Alumni College CenterAngie Keilhauer’s most recent release “Wild” debuted on June 24 at #5 on the iTunes singer-songwriter charts and #1 on the same chart in El Salvador, the country she was born in. Visit angiekeilhauer.com.

Wednesday – Friday, April 19-21 • UTICA $

MVCC LIBERAL ARTS AND THEATRE PROGRAM/DRAMA CLUB PRODUCTION: “What Does It All Mean? An Evening of the Absurd” Directed by Paul Cruskie7:30 p.m., Schafer Theater, Information Technology Building$5 General, $2 MVCC EmployeesTwo one-act plays, “The Lesson” and “The New Tenant,” by Eugene Ionesco.

Thursday, April 20 • UTICA LECTURE: “The World of Literature,” w/ Rialda Shulman, Assistant Professor of English at Mohawk Valley Community College11:30 a.m., Excellus Room 225, Information Technology BuildingThis interactive event will focus on highlighting the writers from around the world including Voltaire, Kafka, Dostoevsky, Gogol, Borges, and Mishima among many more.

Thursday, April 20 • UTICA MVCC FACULTY/STAFF POETRY READING5 p.m., Room 116, Alumni College CenterMVCC faculty and staff will help celebrate National Poetry Month by providing the MVCC community with an opportunity to witness flourishing cultural expression in a fun and informal setting. Readers will perform original poetry and cultivate the message or meaning behind the poem and also give insight of the creative process.

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CONCERT: Grammy-Nominated Rapper Wale7 p.m., Robert R. Jorgensen Athletic/Event Center$15 General, $10 MVCC Employees, Free for MVCC Students (Limited Supply)MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY (Strong Language)Washington, D.C. native Wale is one of the most idiosyncratic talents in hip-hop and one of the most prominent figures in music today. After signing with Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group imprint in 2011, Wale released his breakthrough sophomore album, “Ambition,” which spawned the Grammy-nominated hit single “Lotus Flower Bomb (feat. Miguel)” followed by 2013’s “The Gifted,” which debuted atop Billboard’s “Top 200 Albums” chart. In 2015, Wale released his highly anticipated fourth studio album, “The Album About Nothing,” which features the hit single “The Matrimony (feat. Usher).” The album sees Wale continuing his famed “About Nothing” mixtape trilogy, inspired by his favorite TV show, Seinfeld - a relationship that has since blossomed into a real life friendship between Wale and Jerry Seinfeld himself. The legendary comedian is prominently featured on the album, serving as the album’s conscience, according to Wale. Wale also serves as the CEO of a hat and accessory line, “Wrkng Title,” and was recently named creative ambassador for the NBA’s Washington Wizards. This event is sponsored, in part, by MVCC’s Student Congress. Visit walemusic.com.

Tuesday, April 25 • UTICA CONCERT: Pianists Kevin Moore Professor of Pia-no, and Katharine Ciarelli, Adjunct Faculty of Piano at Onondaga Community College3 p.m., Schafer Theater, Information Technology BuildingKevin Moore and Katharine Ciarelli have performed together as a piano duo for more than 15 years. This program highlights of the four-hand piano literature.

Tuesday, April 25 • UTICA CC PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION LABOR FILM SERIES: “Too Big To Fail,” w/ Professor Emeritus Bill Perrotti, Past President, MVCC Professional Association6 p.m., Schafer Theater, Information Technology BuildingRated PG, 99 Minutes, Drama, History, NewsThis film chronicles the financial meltdown of 2008 and centers on Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson.

Wednesday, April 26 • UTICACONCERT: Castle CreekNoon, Snack Bar, Alumni College CenterCastle Creek is comprised of front woman Kim Monroe. Visit castlecreekband.com.

Tuesday, April 25 • ROME $ CC MOVIE: “The Founder”6 p.m., Dining and Community Hall, Plumley Complex$5 General, $2 MVCC EmployeesRated PG-13, 115 Minutes, Biography, Drama, HistoryThis biopic details the life of McDonald’s founder Ray Kroc. Starring Linda Michael Keaton, Cardellini, and Patrick Wilson.

Wednesday, April 26 • UTICA $ CC MOVIE: “The Founder”7 p.m., Schafer Theater, Information Technology Building$5 General, $2 MVCC EmployeesRated PG-13, 115 Minutes, Biography, Drama, HistorySee description from Tuesday, April 25, in Rome.

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PERFORMANCE: Hip-Hop Juggler8:30 p.m., Schafer Theater, Information Technology Building$5 General, $2 MVCC EmployeesParis, given the nickname “The Hip-Hop Juggler” by Al Roker himself, has been dazzling audiences with his brand of juggling for over a decade. Visit hiphopjuggler.com.

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PERFORMANCE: Hypnotist Gabriel Holmes7 p.m., Schafer Theater, Information Technology Building$5 General, $2 MVCC employeesGabriel has an outstanding reputation for bringing a fun, fresh, and purely entertaining approach to hypnotism while dispelling the mysterious and degrading myths that often surround this fascinating state of mind. Visit hypnotistgabriel.com.

Saturday, April 29 • UTICA $ 2ND ANNUAL UTICA DAY6 p.m., Robert R. Jorgensen Athletic/Event Center$5 General, $2 MVCC EmployeesCome celebrate our 2nd annual UTICA DAY event with local vendors, live music, and a panel discussion of community members moderated by Made in Utica. Visit madeinutica.com.

Sunday, April 30 • UTICA2ND ANNUAL ERIC J. SMITH OUT OF THE DARKNESS SUICIDE PREVENTION WALK10 p.m., Robert R. Jorgensen Athletic/Event CenterThe Out of the Darkness Walks are the American Federation for Suicide Preventions’ largest fundraiser – they produce millions for suicide prevention programs, unite those who have been affected by suicide, and create communities that are smart about mental health. To register for this walk, please visit outofthedarkness.org.

Monday, May 1 • UTICA $ CONVENTION: “iam idecide: Personal Power and Decision Making,” w/ Nivia Cavic, Ph.D., Author of “Standing Under” and Instructor of Psychology at MVCC4 p.m., Schafer Theater, Information Technology Building$5 General, $2 MVCC EmployeesThis event explores the hierarchy of human needs; it introduces the “iam” and the “idecide” as the keys to understanding the self, personal power, and the role that they play in authentic, purposeful living. Convention proceeds to benefit the American Federation for Suicide Prevention. Visit iamidecide.com.

Tuesday, May 2 • ROME $ CC DOCUMENTARY: “Suited”6 p.m., Dining and Community Hall, Plumley Complex$5 General, $2 MVCC EmployeesRated NA, 77 Minutes, DocumentaryA behind-the-scenes look at Bindle & Keep, a Brooklyn tailoring company that creates custom suits for those identifying as transgender and gender non-conforming.

Tuesday, May 2 • UTICA $ CC DOCUMENTARY: “Suited”6 p.m., Schafer Theater, Information Technology Building$5 General, $2 MVCC EmployeesRated NA, 77 Minutes, DocumentarySee description from Tuesday, May 2, in Rome.

Thursday, May 4 • ROME $ CC DOCUMENTARY: VICE Special Report, “Fighting ISIS”6 p.m., Dining and Community Hall, Plumley Complex$5 General, $2 MVCC EmployeesRated TV-MA, 47 Minutes, DocumentaryThis sobering VICE special gives a deep, firsthand understanding of the rise of this murderous group and what strategies, if any, exist to end its reign of terror.

Thursday, May 4 • UTICA $ CC DOCUMENTARY: VICE Special Report, “Fighting ISIS”6 p.m., Schafer Theater, Information Technology Building$5 General, $2 MVCC EmployeesRated TV-MA, 47 Minutes, DocumentarySee description from Thursday, May 4, in Rome.

Friday, May 5 • UTICA PERFORMANCE/WORKSHOP: MVCC Program Board and MVCC Pulse Present “Art of Dance Showcase”6 p.m., Schafer Theater, Information Technology BuildingMVCC students will dance to hip-hop, modern, lyrical, and African dance and will be present on the history of each dance genre.

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CNY ROLLER DERBY GAMES: Double Header: CNY Roller Derby vs. Visiting Teams 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., John F. Kennedy Arena, Rome NY$10 General, $5 MVCC EmployeesThe Central New York travel teams will take on two visiting teams. Visit cnyrollerderby.com for details and tickets.

Tuesday, May 9 • UTICA CC PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION LABOR FILM SERIES: “The Company Men,” w/ Professor Emeritus Bill Perrotti, Past President, MVCC Professional Association6 p.m., Schafer Theater, Information Technology BuildingRated R, 104 Minutes, DramaThe story centers on a year in the life of three men trying to survive a round of corporate downsizing at a major company - and how that affects them, their families, and their communities. Starring Ben Affleck, Chris Cooper, and Tommy Lee Jones.

Wednesday, May 10 • UTICACONCERT: MVCC/Utica College Combined Concert Bands7 p.m., Schafer Theater, Information Technology BuildingAnnual concert by combined MVCC and Utica College’s concert bands.

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Thursday, February 2 • UTICACONCERT: Jake RobertsonNoon, Snack Bar, Alumni College CenterRobertson has shared stages with everyone including The Beach Boys, Carly Rae Jepsen, Walk off the Earth, Dragonette, and illScarlett.

Thursday, February 2 • UTICA BLACK HISTORY SUPER BOWL INTERACTIVE GAME SHOW6 p.m., Room 116, Alumni College CenterDo you know your black history? Well, here’s your chance to prove it – with over $300 in prizes!

Saturday, February 4 • ROME $

FAMILY FUN SERIES: Screening of Disney’s “Moana” followed by a Movie-Themed Family-Friendly ReceptionNoon, Dining and Community Hall, Plumley Complex$5 General, $2 MVCC Employees, $2 Children Under 12Rated PG, 103 Minutes, Animation, Adventure, ComedySee description from Saturday, Jan. 28 in Utica.

Saturday, February 4 • UTICA $ CONCERT: Chamber Orchestra Kremlin7 p.m., Schafer Theater, Information Technology Building$20 General, $10 MVCC EmployeesFounded in 1991, the orchestra, comprised of some of Russia’s finest young string players, has carved a niche for itself under the creative baton of its founder and music director Misha Rachlevsky. About half of the nearly 2,000 concerts the orchestra has performed to date have taken place in Moscow. The rest were played on tours in 25 countries in North and South America, Europe, and the Far East. Visit kremlinontour.com.

Tuesday, February 7 • UTICA LECTURE: “BITE: An Urban Project,” w/ Doug and Jay Leonard, Owners of Bite Bakery and Café2 p.m., Room 116, Alumni College CenterDouglas and Jason will discuss the overall process for starting a business as well as trials and tribulations they encountered along the way. They will incorporate notes about urban renewal and how their business helped revitalize the Franklin Square neighborhood of Utica. Visit bitebakeryandcafe.com.

Tuesday, February 7 • UTICA $ CC LECTURE/MOVIE: “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” w/ Rosemary Mink, Associate Professor of English Literature and Film Appreciation at MVCC7 p.m., Schafer Theater, Information Technology Building$5 General, $2 MVCC EmployeesRated PG-13, 133 Minutes, Adventure, Family, FantasyA pre-film lecture on the cultural significance of the Harry Potter Series will be followed by the adventures of writer Newt Scamander in New York’s secret community of witches and wizards 70 years before Harry Potter reads his book in school. Starring Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, and Alison Sudol.

Tuesday, February 7 • UTICACOMEDY: Comedian Ronnie Jordan8:30 p.m., Snack Bar, Alumni College CenterNo stranger to television, Ronnie has been featured on BET’s “Comic View,” Martin Lawrence Presents “The 1st Amendment Stand-Up,” and P. Diddy Presents “Bad Boys of Comedy.” Visit ronniejordan.net.

Thursday, February 9 • UTICA $

MOVIE: “Doctor Strange”7 p.m., Schafer Theater, Information Technology Building$5 General, $2 MVCC EmployeesRated PG-13, 115 Minutes, Action, Adventure, FantasyA former neurosurgeon embarks on a journey of healing only to be drawn into the world of the mystic arts. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Rachel McAdams.

Tuesday, February 14 • ROME LECTURE: “Changing the Way We Eat in a Changing Landscape,” w/ Carl Mierek, Owner of The Local Farm to Table Restaurant6 p.m., Dining and Community Hall, Plumley ComplexSpeaking on his experience growing up on a family farm and starting The Local Farm to Table cafe in Utica, Carl will explore the factors that have changed the way food is produced and the impact this change has had on local ecosystems, economies, and the communities that rely on them. Visit thelocalfarmtotable.com.

Tuesday, February 14 • UTICACOMEDY: Comedian Mike Paramore8:30 p.m., Snack Bar, Alumni College CenterIn addition to performing at the 2010 Stellar Awards and being a part of the 2012 Just for Laughs Festival, Mike was a finalist in the 2014 World Series of Comedy in Las Vegas, the winner of the 2015 Cleveland Comedy Festival, the winner of the 2016 Laughing Devil Festival in New York City, and is a featured comedian on FOX’s hit show “Laughs.” Visit mikeparamore.com.

Wednesday, February 15 • UTICA LECTURE: “Changing the Way We Eat in a Changing Landscape,” w/ Carl Mierek, Owner of The Local Farm to Table Restaurant2 p.m., Excellus Room 225, Information Technology BuildingSee description from Tuesday, Feb. 14, in Rome.

Wednesday, February 15 • UTICA CC EXHIBIT/DOCUMENTARY: Abolition Museum Exhibit Opening followed by a Screening of Netflix’s Original Documentary “13th”6:30 p.m., Schafer Theater, Information Technology BuildingPublic showing of Netflix Original documentary “13th” to follow reception and viewing of The National Abolition Hall of Fame Traveling Museum exhibit. This groundbreaking film traces the line from slavery to mass incarceration in the U.S. and raises the question of whether criminal justice reform is the new abolition movement.

Thursday, February 16 • UTICA $

PERFORMANCE: A Capella Dance Group Kazual7 p.m., Schafer Theater, Information Technology Building$5 General, $2 MVCC EmployeesAs seen on America’s Got Talent, BET, and MTV. Kazual performs an eclectic mix of old school, Top 40, and originals. Visit kazualmania.com.

Friday, February 17 • UTICA INTERACTIVE EXHIBIT: Utica Zoomobile4 p.m., Room 116, Alumni College CenterThe Utica Zoomobile is an interactive program that brings a variety of live animals from the zoo to you. So, take a break from the cold this winter and join the Utica Zoo as we explore warm weather climates such as deserts and rainforests. You may even have the opportunity to touch some of the animals!

Friday, February 17 • UTICA $

CONCERT: iHeartRadio’s 2016 On the Verge Artist, “Wrabel”7 p.m., Schafer Theater, Information Technology Building$15 General, $10 MVCC EmployeesFrom his collaboration with Afrojack and the hit song “Ten Feet Tall” and his soulful debut EP “Sideways,” to his smash hit single “11 Blocks,” it’s easy to see why Wrabel is iHeartRadio’s latest “On the Verge” artist. Fresh off a national tour with Gavin DeGraw, this will be Wrabel’s second stop in the Mohawk Valley. Wrabel’s full-length debut album is expected to be released early 2017. Visit wrabelmusic.com.

Tuesday, February 21 • UTICA CC PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION LABOR FILM SERIES: “The Wolf of Wall Street,” w/ Professor Emeritus Bill Perrotti, Past President, MVCC Professional Association6 p.m., Schafer Theater, Information Technology BuildingRated R, 180 Minutes, Biography, Comedy, CrimeBased on the true story of Jordan Belfort, from his rise to a wealthy stock-broker living the high life to his fall involving crime, corruption, and the federal government.

Tuesday, February 21 • UTICACONCERT: Handsome Naked Band8:30 p.m., Snack Bar, Alumni College CenterHandsome Naked is an award winning hip-hop/rap and comedy group from Chicago.

Monday, February 27 • ROME LECTURE: “Utica: Hotbed of Abolition 1833-1836,” w/ Deirdre Sinnott, Writer and Activist6 p.m., Room 119, Plumley ComplexUtica was at the center of the fight to abolish slavery, including four, seminal events that highlight the differences between the American Colonization Society and the Anti-Slavery Society, including the infamous 1835 Utica Riot and the 1836 rescue of two fugitives from slavery.

THIS SERIES IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY MVCC’S CULTURAL EVENTS COUNCIL, IN COLLABORATION WITH MVCC’S STUDENT CONGRESS, WITH SIGNIFICANT SUPPORT FROM THE STUDENT ACTIVITY FEE.