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Fall 2010 Events - St. John’s College
FOR RELEASE: August 5, 2010
CONTACT: Patricia Dempsey, 410-626-2539
Patricia.dempsey@sjca.edu
All events are held at St. John’s College, 60 College Avenue, Annapolis, and are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. For more information and directions, visit the St. John’s College website: www.stjohnscollege.edu and click on “Events.” Dates and times are subject to change.
August 2010
August 25 Undergraduate Convocation, 4:15 p.m.
August 26 Classes begin
Mitchell Gallery: August 25 to October 10 “The Art of Still Life: Works from The Baltimore Museum of Art.” This exhibition chronicles the rich history of still life painting and highlights the many talents that were captivated by this time-honored approach. Artists include James Peale, Severin Roesen, Pierre-August Renoir, Childe Hassam, Henri Matisse, Pierre Bonnard, Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Georges Rouault, Fairfield Porter, Max Weber, and Romare Bearden. For more information, call 410-626-2556. This exhibit is organized and circulated by The Baltimore Museum of Art.
August 27 “The Beginning of the Beginning: Reflections on Cartesian Method,” by Pamela Kraus, dean of St. John’s College, Annapolis. The lecture will be held in the Francis Scott Key Auditorium at 8:15 p.m.
September 2010
September 3 “Does Beauty Have a Place in Liberal Education?” a lecture by Dan Harrell, St. John’s tutor. The lecture will be held in the Francis Scott Key Auditorium, at 8:15 p.m.
Mitchell Gallery: September 8 Still Life Workshop. Artist Mary Arthur will lead a still life workshop in the Mitchell Gallery amidst the “Still Life” exhibition on view, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mitchell Gallery membership required. Please call 410-626-2556 to register. This exhibit is organized and circulated by The Baltimore Museum of Art.
September 10 “Some Reflections on the Phenomenon of the Beautiful,” a lecture by Jim Carey, St. John’s tutor. The lecture will be held in the Francis Scott Key Auditorium at 8:15 p.m.
September 11 Fall Continuing Education & Fine Arts classes begin. For more information on CEFA’s new weekend programs and semester-long seminars and fine arts workshops, contact Molly Burnett at 410-626-2881 or molly.burnett@sjca.edu. Classes are open to individuals 18 or older. Fee.
Mitchell Gallery: September 12 Opening Reception & Family Program. Art Educator Lucinda Edinberg will lead a tour of the “The Art of Still Life: Works from The Baltimore Museum of Art” exhibition followed by a hands-on workshop, at 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 410-626-2556. This exhibit is organized and circulated by The Baltimore Museum of Art.
Mitchell Gallery: September 15 Art Express. Art Educator Lucinda Edinberg will give a lunchtime gallery talk on the “The Art of Still Life: Works from The Baltimore Museum of Art” exhibition, from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Juice and sodas provided. For more information, call 410-626-2556. This exhibit is organized and circulated by The Baltimore Museum of Art.
September 17 “On Reading the U.S. Constitution as a Great Book,” by William Braithwaite, St. John’s tutor. The lecture will be held in the Francis Scott Key Auditorium at 8:15 p.m.
Mitchell Gallery: September 22 Seminar. Artist Ebby Malmgren and St. John’s tutor Elliott Zuckerman will lead an exhibit-related seminar, “Can a Still Life be a
Major Painting?” at 7 p.m. Space is limited. Registration is required. Call 410-626-2556 to register. This exhibit is organized and circulated by The Baltimore Museum of Art.
September 23 Caritas Society Membership Tea. Prospective members of the Caritas Society are cordially invited to the home of St. John’s College President Christopher Nelson from 3 to 5 p.m. Member reservations are strongly suggested. To request invitations for guests, contact Joan Arnold at 443-223-8411 before September 15. Founded in 1969, Caritas Society volunteers raise funds to assist St. John’s undergraduates who encounter unanticipated financial hardship. Annual membership costs $30; life membership $250.
September 24 “Dialectic, Virtue and Recollection in Plato’s ‘Meno,’” by Larry Berns, St. John’s tutor. The lecture will be held in the Francis Scott Key Auditorium at 8:15 p.m.
Mitchell Gallery: September 30 Book Club. Join members of the Mitchell Gallery Book Club for a tour of “The Art of Still Life: Works from The Baltimore Museum of Art” followed by a discussion of Mary Gabriel’s “The Art of Acquiring: A Portrait of Etta and Claribel Cone,” from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Registration is required. Contact Kathy Dulisse at 410-626-2530 or kathy.dulisse@sjca.edu. This exhibit is organized and circulated by The Baltimore Museum of Art.
October 2010
October 1 “Hearing the Irrational: Music and the Development of the Modern Concept of Number,” a lecture by Peter Pesic, St. John’s tutor. The lecture will be held in the Francis Scott Key Auditorium at 8:15 p.m.
Mitchell Gallery: October 3 Sunday Afternoon Tour. Art Educator Lucinda Edinberg will lead a tour of the “The Art of Still Life: Works from The Baltimore Museum of Art” exhibition at 3 p.m. For more information, call 410-626-2556. This exhibit is organized and circulated by The Baltimore Museum of Art.
October 15 “Tears of the Hero, Gilgamesh and Aeneas: Experiences with Translation,” by David Ferry, Sophie Chantal Hart Professor of English at Wellesley College. The lecture will be held in the Francis Scott Key Auditorium at 8:15 p.m.
October 21 Luncheon, sponsored by the Caritas Society. David Fogle, professor emeritus, University of Maryland School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, will speak on the restoration of the ancestral home of the Lords Baltimore in North Yorkshire, England. Members of Caritas Society and guests are welcome. Francis Scott Key Auditorium lobby at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $20. For membership information, call Joan Arnold at 443-223-8411. Limited seating.
October 22 A lecture by Richard McComb, St. John’s tutor. Topic to be announced. The lecture will be held in the Francis Scott Key Auditorium at 8:15 p.m.
Mitchell Gallery: October 22 to December 16 “Of Water, Fields, and Bricks: The Photography of A. Aubrey Bodine” Bodine (1906-1970) was a feature photographer for the “Baltimore Sun” for more than 40 years. This exhibition includes original gelatin silver prints of his signature subject–Maryland places and people such as Eastern Shore watermen, produce pickers, horse races, parades, and historic sites. For more information, call 410-626-2556.
Mitchell Gallery: October 24 Opening Reception & Family Program. Art Educator Lucinda Edinberg will lead a tour of the “Of Water, Fields, and Bricks: The Photography of A. Aubrey Bodine” exhibition followed by a hands-on workshop, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. For more information, call 410-626-2556.
October 29 St. John’s College Concert Series. Acclaimed pianist Awadagin Pratt will perform Franz Liszt Piano Sonata in B minor and music of Schumann, Mompou and Chopin in the Francis Scott Key Auditorium at 8:15 p.m.
November 2010
Mitchell Gallery: November 10 Gallery Talk. Jennifer Bodine, curator of the “Of Water, Fields, and Bricks: The Photography of A. Aubrey Bodine.” exhibition, will give a slide lecture at 7 p.m. For more information, call 410-626-2556.
November 12 “The Tocquevillean Moment,” a lecture by Wilfrid McClay, SunTrust Chair of Humanities, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. The lecture will be held in the Francis Scott Key Auditorium at 8:15 p.m.
Mitchell Gallery: November 14 Sunday Afternoon Tour. Art Educator Lucinda Edinberg will lead a tour of the “Of Water, Fields, and Bricks: The Photography of A. Aubrey Bodine” exhibition at 3 p.m. For more information, call 410-626-2556.
November 14 “Meet the Authors,” sponsored by the Caritas Society of St. John’s College. Three celebrated authors take the stage to discuss their works, followed by a book signing and reception. “Meet the Authors” presents New York Times best-seller Helen Simonson, author of “Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand;” Carl Hoffman, author of a daring travel memoir, “Lunatic Express;” and former New York Timeseditor Daniel Okrent’s eye-opening account of Prohibition, “Last
Call.” This event will be held in the Francis Scott Key Auditorium at 4 p.m. Admission is $35 at the door; $30 if purchased by November 7. To purchase online, visit www.stjohnscollege.edu/events/AN/caritas_book.shtml
Proceeds benefit the Caritas Society, which provides support for students who encounter unanticipated financial hardship. For more information, contact Lesal Kilcrease at 410-757-2640 or lkilcrease@cbmove.com.
November 19 St. John’s College Concert Series. “The Happy Journey: An American Music Celebration,” performed by The Western Wind, a vocal sextet devoted to a wide range of a capella music. The concert will be held in the Francis Scott Key Auditorium at 8:15 p.m.
December 2010
Mitchell Gallery: December 2 Book Club. Join members of the Mitchell Gallery Book Club for a tour of “Of Water, Fields, and Bricks: The Photography of A. Aubrey Bodine” followed by a discussion of Tom Horton’s “An Island Out of Time: A Memoir of Smith Island in the Chesapeake,” from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Registration is required. Contact Kathy Dulisse at 410-626-2530 or kathy.dulisse@sjca.edu.
December 4 Holiday Agora. This festive bazaar features distinctive hand-crafted gifts, homemade goodies, and a raffle to benefit the Caritas Society of St. John’s College. The Holiday Agora will be held in the Francis Scott Key lobby from noon to 4 p.m. For more information contact Roberta Gable at Roberta.gable@sjca.edu.
Mitchell Gallery: December 8 Art Express. Art Educator Lucinda Edinberg will give a lunchtime gallery talk on the “Water, Fields, and Bricks” exhibition from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Juice and sodas provided. For more information, call 410-626-2556.