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RecitalsFACULTYSept. 16 • Todd Goranson, saxophone, 7 p.m.

STUDENTSOct. 16 • Adam Strawser, French horn, 2 p.m.

Oct. 29 • Katrina Neyman, horn, 8 p.m.

Oct. 29 • Alex Ashman, organ, 6 p.m., Parmer Hall

Oct. 30 • Jacob Mandell, vocal, 4 p.m.

Nov. 5 • Persephone Marien, vocal, 4 p.m.

Nov. 6 • Sofia Salinas, percussion, 2 p.m.

Nov. 6 • Christopher Seylar, vocal, 4 p.m.

Nov. 6 • Bethany Darrah, piano, 6 p.m.

Nov. 18 • Alexandria Ganeng, vocal, 8 p.m.

Nov. 19 • Timothy Puglio, saxophone, 2 p.m.

Nov. 19 • Lyla Bowser and Susan Travis, flute, 4 p.m.

Nov. 19 • Shawn Campopiano, saxophone, 6 p.m.

All recitals are free and held in the Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and Performing Arts, High Foundation Recital Hall, unless otherwise indicated. For more information, contact the Department of Music at 717-766-2511, ext. 3310.

Special EventsSept. 10–Nov. 19: Oakes Museum Curator Club and Curator Club 2 Curator Club and Curator Club 2 are programs that provide educational science enrichment on a variety of topics in a fun learning environment open to children in grades 3-8 as noted. Held Saturday afternoons from 12:15-2:30 p.m. The cost is $15 per activity (registration and pre-payment required). Walk-ins accepted on the day of the activity as space allows for $18. For more information, call 717-766-2511, ext. 2659 or email curatorsclub@messiah.edu. To register online, visit our website messiah.edu/Oakes.

Curator Club (Grades 3-5) Sept. 10: Elephants Sept. 24: Leopard Spots, Zebra Stripes and Other Mysteries Oct. 1: Archaeology Oct. 29: Herbivore, Omnivore and Carnivore Nov. 5: Animals of the Arctic Nov. 19: Give Me Some Space - Animal Overpopulation

Curator Club 2 (Grades 6-8) Sept. 24: Leopard Spots, Zebra Stripes and Other Mysteries Oct. 1: Archaeology Oct. 29: Herbivore, Omnivore and Carnivore Nov. 5: Animals of the Arctic

Sept. 15–Oct. 15 • Hispanic Heritage Month incorporates films, cultural celebrations and speakers that engage conversation on the existing realities of Latino communities both in the U.S. and internationally. For more information, visit messiah.edu/intercultural. Nov. 1–30 • Native American Heritage Month, films, cultural celebrations and speakers will challenge people to consider the Native American perspective to the retelling of our past. For more information, visit messiah.edu/intercultural.

Theatre and Dance Productions

Oct. 6–9 • “Eurydice,” Climenhaga Building, Poorman Black Box Theater, 8 p.m. (Oct. 6-8), 3 p.m. (Oct. 9)

Nov. 10–13, 17–20 • “Radium Girls,” Climenhaga Building, Miller Theater, 8 p.m. (Nov. 10-12, 17-19), 3 p.m. (Nov. 13 and 20)

Nov. 17 • “Blue Christmas Dance Performance,” Climenhaga Building, Poorman Black Box Theater, 6:30 p.m.

For tickets, contact the Ticket Office at 717-691-6036 or email tickets@messiah.edu. For more details, visit messiah.edu/theatretickets. Tickets for these performances are $12 for adults and $7 for students.

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HighlightsO F U P C O M I N G E V E N T S

The “Highlights” schedule is comprised of information received as of Aug. 19, 2016, and is subject to change. For assistance, call the Office of Marketing and Communications at 717-691-6027, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Dec. 10 • Guitar Ensemble, 1:30 p.m., Recital Hall

Dec. 10 • One College Ave, 4 p.m., Recital Hall

Dec. 11 • United Voices of Praise, 3 p.m., Parmer Hall

Dec. 16 • Susquehanna Chorale Christmas Concert, 8 p.m., Parmer Hall. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door; student tickets are $5. There is a discount price for Messiah College faculty and staff.

All concerts are free and held in the Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and Performing Arts, High Center Foundation Hall, unless otherwise indicated. Events scheduled in Parmer Hall require a ticket. Contact the Messiah College Ticket Office at 717-691-6036 or messiah.edu/tickets.

F ilmsAll films in the Messiah College “Lost Films” series are shown in Parmer Cinema (located in Boyer Hall), which seats 125 and features state-of-the-art acoustics and projection. For more information about the film series, including starting times, costs and directions, visit messiah.edu/lostfilms. For more information, call 717-796-5240.

LecturesSept. 27 • “Christian and Citizen,” Ross Douthat, New Times columnist and author, 7 p.m., Parmer Hall. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Dr. Dean C. Curry at dcurry@messiah.edu or call 717-766-2511, ext. 2420.

Oct. 7 • “The Big Bang, Stephen Hawking, and God,” Dr. Henry (“Fritz”) Schaefer, Graham Perdue Professor of Chemistry and director of the Center for Computational Quantum Chemistry at the University of Georgia, 7 p.m., Hostetter Chapel Sanctuary. This is a free lecture sponsored by The Central Pennsylvania Forum for Religion and Science.

Nov. 15 • “American Lives,” Ken Burns, 7:30 p.m., Parmer Hall. Tickets are $25; student tickets are $10. Tickets may be purchased by contacting the ticket office at 717-691-6036 or messiah.edu/tickets. Sponsored by the Office of the President.

Art ExhibitsSept. 2 • “Annual Juried Show Awards,” 4:15 p.m., Aughinbaugh Gallery

Sept. 16-Oct. 16 • “Reunion as Assemblage: Alumni Exhibition,” Climenhaga and High Center Galleries; Reception- Oct. 15, 7 p.m., Aughinbaugh Art Gallery

Oct. 28-Dec. 1 • “Drawing the Line: Artists’ Books Exhibition,” Reception, Nov. 3, 4:15 p.m., Aughinbaugh Gallery

Dec. 9-Jan. 25 • “Young Won and Peter Mollenkof: Paintings and Drawings,” Reception, Jan. 13, 4:15 p.m.

Admission to exhibits and receptions is free and open to the public. Gallery hours: Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; and Sunday, 1-5 p.m.; additional hours during High Center events. For more information, call the Department of Visual Arts at 717-766-2511, ext. 2486 or visit arts.messiah.edu.

ConcertsSept. 30 • Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds, 8 p.m., Parmer Hall

Oct. 15 • Messiah College Symphony Orchestras Family Concert, 11 a.m., Parmer Hall

Oct. 15 • Jazz Ensembles, 7 p.m., Parmer Hall

Nov. 3 • Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds, 8 p.m., Parmer Hall

Nov. 4 • Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m., Parmer Hall

Nov. 5 • Percussion Ensemble, 7 p.m., Parmer Hall

Nov. 8 • Jazz Combo, 8 p.m., Recital Hall

Nov 14 & 17 • Chamber Ensembles, 8 p.m., Recital Hall

Nov. 16 • Jazz Fusion, 8 p.m., Recital Hall

Nov. 21 • Brass Choir, 8 p.m., Parmer Hall

Dec. 4 • Messiah College Christmas Concert, 8 p.m., Parmer Hall Tickets are $12, $6 for seniors, and $3 for students and children.

Dec. 9 • Musica Nova, 7:30 p.m., Recital Hall

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As we begin

another academic year, we are thrilled to offer an exciting fall season of public events!

From family friendly outings at the Oakes Museum, to concerts in our gorgeous performance hall, to lectures by renowned authors, researchers and scholars, to outstanding art, theatre productions and music, you are sure to find something that appeals to you.

Events that are part of our season in the Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and Performing Arts (often referred to simply as the “High Center” throughout this brochure) are indicated with this symbol . We look forward to seeing you on campus this fall!

Nov. 17 • American Democracy Lecture, Earl Lewis, “History, Mental Health, and Humor: The Lingering Effects of Slavery and Race,” 7:15 p.m., Parmer Hall. Admission is free but a ticket is required by contacting the ticket office at 717-691-6036 or messiah.edu/tickets. Sponsored by the Center for Public Humanities and the History Department.

Open HouseDec. 3 • Oakes Museum Holiday Open House, 1-5 p.m. This event is our way of saying thank you to the community for supporting us throughout the year. Admission is free. There will be craft projects and activities for children ages 3-12, special discounts in the gift shop and drawings for museum gift certificates. Refreshments will be served.

Performing Arts SeriesSept. 9 • Ballet Magnificat!, 8 p.m., Miller Theater. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children and students.

Sept. 10 • 9/11 Memorial Concert, 8 p.m., Parmer Hall. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children and students.

Sept. 24 • Sleepy Man, 8 p.m., Parmer Hall, Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children and students.

Oct. 28 • Snarky Puppy, 8 p.m., Parmer Hall, Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children and students.

Nov. 11 • Fauré Requiem, 8 p.m., Parmer Hall. Maestro Stuart Malina and the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra will join the Susquehanna Chorale, ensemble-in-residence at Messiah, along with the Messiah College Concert Choir and soloists for a performance of Gabriel Fauré’s beautiful and comforting “Requiem.” The program will open with Berlioz’s “Symphonie fantastique.” All tickets are $35.

For tickets, contact the Messiah College Ticket Office at 717-691-6036 or email tickets@messiah.edu.

ReadingsOct. 6 • Tim Gautreaux, a southern short story writer and novelist, will be reading a favorite story, 8 p.m., Frey Hall Alexander Auditorium (110). Sponsored by Friends of Murray Library. This event is free and open to the public.