May 2010 events at Goshen College

All events are open to the public and are free unless otherwise noted.

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2-4 p.m., Reception for Juried Student Art Exhibit, Hershberger Art Gallery
Enjoy a wide spectrum of art in the annual juried student exhibit, which features the work of current art students. The reception will include award announcements and presentations. This exhibit is up until May 18.

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4 p.m., Community School of the Arts Showcase Concert, Sauder Concert Hall
Two Community School of the Arts children's choirs as well as other CSA students will perform. Rejoice (grades 3-5) is directed by Rosemary Rupp, and Shout for Joy! (grades 6-8) is directed by Sandra Hill. Joining them will be voice students from the studio of Sandra Hill and a Baroque recorder-cello-harpsichord ensemble.
Tickets are $7 adults, $5 seniors/students, available at the door only. GC students are admitted free with valid ID.

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7 p.m., Gallery Talk and Trunk Show: Rebecca Haarer, Good Library Gallery
Haarer, curator of the exhibit "Grandmother's Flower Garden – Floral Design in Mennonite and Amish Quilts," will introduce the theme of the exhibit. She will also introduce featured quilter Rebecca Yoder and other contemporary quilt makers whose works are displayed.
The show features quilts, both modern and antique, using the Grandmother's Flower Garden pattern that was very popular with American quilters after 1925. The pattern appears in both traditional abstract forms, and featuring more natural or realistic floral imagery. Quilts in the show were made between 1913 and 2009, and are on loan from various quilters and owners, including the Mennonite Historical Library.
Guests are invited to bring one floral themed quilt, new or old, made or owned by them. Each person will have a chance to share their quilt with the group.

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9 a.m., Spring Hike, Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center, Farmstead Barn
Every day brings a change as the weather warms in the springtime: new migrating birds arrive, new flowers open; frog mating calls dominate and then subside; trees are suddenly in leaf. Don't miss this dynamic time of the year cooped up inside. Register by May 3, 10 a.m. to guarantee that the hike will run. Cost: $5 per person; $12 maximum per family. For information or to register, contact Jennifer Schrock, phone (260) 799-5869 or e-mail jenniferhs@goshen.edu.

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9 a.m., Noble County Wildflower Tour, Meet at Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center, Farmstead Barn
Pack a picnic lunch and join us for a grand tour of Noble County's best wildflower spots. The tour will include visiting some or all of the following, depending on what is blooming best: Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center, Crooked Lake, Chain O'Lakes State Park, Dygert Nature Preserve, Benders' Nature Preserve. Trillium and Blue-eyed Mary should be at their peak at this time of year. Cost: $25; add $5 if riding the van from Goshen College to Merry Lea. For information or to register, contact Jennifer Schrock, phone (260) 799-5869 or e-mail jenniferhs@goshen.edu.

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4 p.m., Forum: Presidents Climate Commitment and Environmental Change on Campus, Newcomer Center, Room 19
President Jim Brenneman will speak about his signing of the President's Climate Commitment and what that means. Ecological Stewardship Committee & Ecopax will present current projects. There will be small group discussions and time for sharing.

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7 a.m., NatureFest, Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College, Farmstead Site
Merry Lea's annual family-friendly bash with camping overnight and hikes and outdoor activities for all ages and interests. Canoeing, geocaching, nature art and good food are all part of the fun. Schedule and more information, including costs, on the website: www.goshen.edu/merrylea. Registration deadline: May 10.
For information or to register, contact Jennifer Schrock, phone (260) 799-5869 or e-mail jenniferhs@goshen.edu.

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7:30 p.m., May Musical: Pippin, Umble Center
A troupe of traveling players arrive on an empty stage to present an evening of movement, music, magic and storytelling to an audience. On this particular occasion they offer the story of prince Pippin from the 7th century A.D. Once upon a time, having just graduated from the university in Padua with honors, the young prince Pippin longed to discover the secret of true happiness and fulfillment. As the story unfolds, he seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power (after disposing of his father King Charlemagne the Great). It's not until he travels to far off places that he discovers where his true happiness can be found. But as the audience also discovers, no one can go on that life journey for you.
This hip, tongue-in-cheek, anachronistic fairy tale captivated Broadway audiences for nearly 2,000 performances and continues to appeal to the young at heart everywhere. The energetic pop-influenced score by three-time Oscar-winning composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz led to his additional stage successes: Godspell, Children of Eden and Wicked.
Pippin is directed by Doug Liechty Caskey; music director is Debra Brubaker.
Tickets are available by calling the Welcome Center at (574) 535-7566. $10 general/$5 students and seniors.

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7:30 p.m., May Musical: Pippin, Umble Center
Pippin is directed by Doug Liechty Caskey; music director is Debra Brubaker.
Tickets are available by calling the Welcome Center at (574) 535-7566. $10 general/$5 students and seniors. This performance will be ASL Interpreted.

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7:30 p.m., May Musical: Pippin, Umble Center
Pippin is directed by Doug Liechty Caskey; music director is Debra Brubaker.
Tickets are available by calling the Welcome Center at (574) 535-7566. $10 general/$5 students and seniors.

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7 a.m., Sustainable Business Roundtable, Newcomer Center, Room 19
A representative from Purdue's Technical Assistance Program (TAP) will be sharing about TAP's Energy Efficiency & Sustainability (EES) which is a statewide resource that provide awareness, training and implementation assistance to industrial, commercial and institutional facilities to reduce their energy consumption and environmental impacts. The mission of TAP is to advance Indiana's economic prosperity, health and quality of life.
The Sustainable Business Network's vision for the future is to strengthen the economic, environmental and social practices of the three sectors of business (private, nonprofit and public) by providing education, network and resources to large and small organizations in the Goshen and Elkhart area.
Open to the public.

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7:30 p.m., Community School of the Arts Guest Recital: Da Brass, Rieth Recital Hall
Da Brass, an ensemble of talented student brass players from Goshen and Chicago, will perform. General admission tickets, available at the door, are $5.

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7 p.m., New Horizons Orchestra Concert, Rieth Recital Hall
New Horizons is a national network that has groups in many cities and towns throughout the country. New Horizons programs provide entry points to music making for adults, including those with no musical experience at all and those who were active in school music programs but have been musically inactive for a long period of time.
New Horizons Orchestra is directed by Brook Bennett. Free admission.

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Midwest Birding Expedition, Whitefish Point, Mich.
Birders will venture north to Whitefish Point, Mich., with guides from Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College. Whitefish Point is at the northernmost tip of the Upper Peninsula and many birds on the Lake Superior flyway stop here. Over 330 species have been sighted. Memorial Day weekend at Whitefish Point is an especially good time to see warbler fallout, white-winged scoters and whimbrels. The cost of $425 includes lodging, guiding and transportation.
For information or to register, contact Jennifer Schrock, phone (260) 799-5869 or e-mail jenniferhs@goshen.edu.
Meet at 8:30 a.m., Thursday, May 27 at Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College, Farmstead Site.

Goshen College's Administration Building, Church-Chapel, Good Library, Music Center, Newcomer Center, Union Gymnasium and Umble Center are accessible to people using wheelchairs and others with physical limitations.

Directions to the college and a campus map are available at: www.goshen.edu/aboutgc/map.php. For ticket information, contact the Welcome Center, at (574) 535-7566, or e-mail welcomecenter@goshen.edu.

Editors: For more information about this release, to arrange an interview or request a photo, contact Goshen College News Bureau Director Jodi H. Beyeler at (574) 535-7572 or jodihb@goshen.edu.

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