Events Calendar
Featured Events
Jazz Bass Master Class with John Clayton 3/5 11:00am
John Clayton, an outstanding bassist, composer and arranger, has worked and recorded with an astounding collection of jazz and pop musicians, including Diana Krall, Count Basie, Benny Carter, Rosemary Clooney, Monty Alexander, Ray Brown and Christian McBride. On bass, Clayton exhibits a beautiful tone, fine swing and exemplary arco technique. His primary influences as a bassist include Ray Brown (whose bass Clayton now plays), Milt Hinton,...
Study Away Information Session 3/5 12:15pm
Learn about the application process, selecting a program, costs, resources, and deadlines for study away. The deadline to apply for academic leave is March, 15, 2015. I f you are planning to study away fall 2015, spring 2016, or the academic year 2015-16, you must attend one of these sessions in order to receive access to the academic leave application. Sessions are offered Wednesdays and Thursdays through March 12.
Postponed: AMAM First Thursday with Artist... 3/5 5:00pm
Alfredo Jaar's public lecture scheduled for Thursday, March 5 has been postponed due to illness. The Allen Memorial Art Museum galleries will remain open through 8 pm to view the Latin American and Latino Art at the Allen show, other temporary exhibitions, and the permanent collection. A reception will be held in the East Gallery. Allen Memorial Art Museum First Thursday features artist and activist Alfredo Jaar, who left his native Chile...
Fiction Reading by Nami Mun 3/5 7:00pm
Author of Miles from Nowhere, Nami Mun grew up in Seoul, South Korea and Bronx, New York. Her book received a Whiting Award, A Pushcart Prize, the Chicago Public Library's 21st Century Award, and was shortlisted for the Orange Prize for New Writers and the Asian American Literary Award. Miles From Nowhere was also selected as Editors' Choice and Top Ten First Novels by Booklist; Best Fiction of 2009 So Far by Amazon; and as an Indie Next...
Living with Two Narratives in One Body: A... 3/5 8:00pm
Join us for a poetry reading and discussion with Elana Bell, recipient of the 2011 Walt Whitman Award from the Academy of American Poets for her debut collection Eyes, Stones. Bell's poems invoke characters inexorably linked to the land of Israel and Palestine. There is Zosha, a sharp-witted survivor whose burning hope for a Jewish homeland helps her endure the atrocities of the Holocaust. And there is Amal, a Palestinian whose family has...
Making a Film at Pixar 3/6 10:00am
Join Nicole Grindle to explore how Pixar crafts a film. Mrs. Grindle, a producer at Pixar, was the production manager of A Bug’s Life, The Incredibles, Monster’s Inc.,and Ratatouille. More recently she was associate produced Toy Story 3 and Monster’s University. This is part of of the Creativity & Leadership Speaker Series.
Weekend of Action: March 6-8 3/6 4:00pm
Students, groups, and individuals from Oberlin and beyond will come together to teach, learn, and share skills necessary for coalition building and meaningful activism. Through workshops, speakers, discussion, healing, and good food, we will educate and be educated for the cause of collective justice. For detailed daily schedules see facebook events: Fri: https://www.facebook.com/events/1077714862245444 Sat:...
Essence presents "Crossing Rivers: The... 3/6 8:00pm
“Crossing Rivers: The Love of Afrekete,” a Senior Honors Performance Project in Africana studies by Kara Mahon will debut at Warner Center. Mahon’s performance will feature students from Oberlin College’s Essence Dance class and will be under the advisement of Professor Adenike Sharpley, Artistic Director of Dance Diaspora. Mahon’s original choreography uses Professor Adenike Sharpley’s Ritual and Performance Healing Paradigm to discuss her...
Story of a Rape Survivor (SOARS) 3/6 8:00pm
Join Students United for Reproductive Freedom, the Multicultural Resource Center, the Edmonia Lewis Center, and the Sexual Information Center at the Cat in the Cream Coffeehouse to experience Story of a Rape Survivor (SOARS), an award-winning multimedia performance that entertains as well as educates the audience about sexual assault prevention. Featuring the music of Nina Simone, Maxwell, and Sade, SOARS tells one woman’s story about how she...
Merengue Madness 3/6 10:00pm
Yet another year is upon us, with another wonderful opportunity to dance and enjoy. Come shake the winter off at Merengue Madness, a fundraiser night of latin dancing - live music featuring Noel Quintana and his Latin Crew. All proceeds go to the Oberlin Undocumented Student Scholarship Program Fund, so come out and support! This event is open to everybody. Tickes for sale at Wilder Desk.
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Jazz Piano Master Class with Gerald Clayton 3/5 11:00am
Over the course of eight years, with three albums as a leader, several studio projects as a sideman, and countless worldwide performances, pianist and...
Bertram and Judith Kohl Building, Room 104
Jazz Bass Master Class with John Clayton 3/5 11:00am
John Clayton, an outstanding bassist, composer and arranger, has worked and recorded with an astounding collection of jazz and pop musicians, including Diana...
Bertram and Judith Kohl Building, Room 102
Guest Master Class: John Clayton and Gerald... 3/5 2:00pm
A guest master class by John Clayton and Gerald Clayton, jazz studies general class. -- John Clayton, bass, bandleader, composer (b. Los Angeles, August...
Clonick Hall, Bertram and Judith Kohl Building
Guest Presentation: Stile Antico, early music... 3/5 4:30pm
Eleanor Harries and Andrew Griffiths, from the early English vocal ensemble Stile Antico, will present a lecture-demonstration on the performance practice of...
David H. Stull Recital Hall
Postponed: AMAM First Thursday with Artist... 3/5 5:00pm
Alfredo Jaar's public lecture scheduled for Thursday, March 5 has been postponed due to illness. The Allen Memorial Art Museum galleries will remain open...
First Church in Oberlin
Korean Paper Takes Shape: Hanji Art by Aimee... 3/5 8:00am
A show of artworks created from handmade paper by Oberlin alumna Aimee Lee. Exhibit open to the public through March 16. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 7:30...
Kendal at Oberlin
Exhibit: "Princehorn - Oberlin's Pioneer... 3/5 8:30am
Curated by Linda Grimm, Oberlin professor emerita of anthropolgy. The exhibit features photos, documents, a camera, and other memorabilia documenting the...
Mudd Center, Seeley G. (Main Library), Academic Commons
Vinyasa Yoga with Kelly Verda 3/5 12:00pm
Vinyasa yoga is a discipline that utilizes postures and breathing techniques. This form of yoga offers a range of health benefits to those who practice it,...
Jesse Philips Physical Education Center, Double Squash Court
