Campus event headlines

Goshen College piano instructor to perform solo recital June 26

Goshen College Community School of the Arts (CSA) piano instructor Jessica Briggs will present a solo piano recital on Friday, June 26 at 7:30 p.m. in Rieth Recital Hall.

Local children's choirs to perform selection of sacred and secular music in May 3 spring concert

Students and ensembles from the Goshen College Community School of the Arts (CSA) will perform in a special showcase concert in Sauder Concert Hall on Sunday, May 3 at 4 p.m. A concert highlight will be performances of 95 local youth in CSA's two children's choirs – Rejoice (grades 3-5) led by Rosemary Rupp and Shout for Joy (grades 6-8) led by Sandy Hill.

Former Goshen College professor Todd Davis to present poetry reading April 30

Todd Davis, a professor of English at Penn State University's Altoona College, will present a poetry reading on Thursday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Goshen College in Newcomer Center, Room 19. The event is free and open to the public.

Merry Lea hosts sixth annual NatureFest May 15-16 for whole family

Can't afford that beach condo this year? A tight economy doesn't mean Northern Indiana families can't enjoy a weekend get-away. Merry Lea's NatureFest, less than an hour's drive from either Goshen or Fort Wayne, offers a weekend packed with unique opportunities for under $50 for the whole family.

Quilters to talk about their passion and current exhibit on April 30

On Thursday, April 30 at 7 p.m. in the Goshen College Good Library Gallery, Edith Shanholt, Claire Baker and Rebecca Haarer will talk about their interests in quilts, as quilt makers or collectors, and answer questions about the quilts on display. The event is free and open to the public.

Wildflower fans to hike Noble County, April 25

Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College will sponsor a Noble County Wildflower tour on Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will visit four sites: Merry Lea, Crooked Lake Nature Preserve, Bender Memorial Forest and Spurgeon Nature Preserve.

Goshen College Gospel choir, Voices-n-Harmony, to present spring benefit concert with new director

Voices-n-Harmony, Goshen College's gospel choir, will present its spring concert in the Music Center's Sauder Concert Hall on Friday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will feature new director Ron Bishop, and the choir will be joined by the Judah First Chorale and a full band.

Orchestra and chorale directors to present faculty recital, April 18

The two newest members of the Goshen College Music Department faculty – Associate Professor of Music Gregg Thaller and Assistant Professor of Music Scott Hochstetler – will present short percussion and baritone recitals on Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Center's Rieth Recital Hall as part of the 2008-2009 Faculty Recital Series.

Professional singer, current student Tami Jantzi to present voice recital April 17

Goshen College continuing education student, former opera singer and mezzo-soprano Tami Jantzi will present a voice recital in the Music Center's Rieth Recital Hall on Friday, April 17 at 9 p.m. Admission is free and the public is warmly invited.

Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band to close 12th season of Performing Arts Series

Grammy Award winning musician Poncho Sanchez and his Latin jazz band are set to conclude the 12th season of Goshen College's Performing Arts Series in style. The performance is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Center's Sauder Concert Hall.