November 2006 events at Goshen College

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

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7 p.m., Documentary premiere: “Dreaming a New South Africa,” Newcomer Center 17
Contact Erini Shields by phone (574) 535-6017 or e-mail erincs@goshen.edu.

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8 a.m.,Campus Open House
Prospective students will check in at the Music Center lobby for an informative day about college: attend a class, listen to a faculty or student panel; find out about admission, scholarship and financial aid, Study-Service Term, GC athletics; take a campus tour. Contact Jo Helmuth at (574) 535-7997 or e-mail admission@goshen.edu.

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7:30 p.m., Fall mainstage: “The Marriage of Figaro” by W.A. Mozart, Umble Center
Mozart’s comic opera, “The Marriage of Figaro,” combines the composer’s characteristic melodies with a witty plot in which hastily improvised and absurd situations contrast to Mozart’s beautifully crafted music. This production featuring student performers is produced by the Goshen College theater and music departments. Cost: $12 (orchestra and balcony center), $8 (balcony sides).

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7:30 p.m., Nov. 4 and 3 p.m., Nov. 5, Fall mainstage: “The Marriage of Figaro” by W.A. Mozart, Umble Center
Reserved for Performing Arts Series season ticket holders.

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8 a.m., Morning of Music (Strings): Music Department High School Outreach, Music Center
The Music Department will be hosting high school senior string musicians to hear performances by and participate in master classes with GC string faculty. For more information, contact the Music Department at (574) 535-7361 or e-mail music@goshen.edu.

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Family Weekend
Family Weekend offers an opportunity for parents to experience Goshen College with their student, meet his or her friends and experience the Christ-centered community and core values that are shaping their son or daughter. For information or to register, contact Jan Ramer at (574) 535-7565 or e-mail janmr@goshen.edu.

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7:30 p.m., Nov. 10, 3 p.m., Nov. 11-12,Fall mainstage: “The Marriage of Figaro” by W.A. Mozart, Umble Center
Mozart’s comic opera, “The Marriage of Figaro,” combines the composer’s characteristic melodies with a witty plot in which hastily improvised and absurd situations contrast to Mozart’s beautifully crafted music. This production featuring student performers is produced by the Goshen College theater and music departments. Cost $12 (orchestra and balcony center), $8 (balcony sides).

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Afternoon Sabbatical bus trip to see The Pirate Queen. Full

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1 p.m., “Fuerza” premier, Administration Building Room 28
The campus premier of “Fuerza,” a documentary produced by Goshen College students on immigration in the Elkhart area, will include a question and answer time following the 30-minute documentary. “Fuerza” examines the realities of the effect of immigration on two small cities: Goshen, Ind., and Apan, Hidalgo, Mexico. Apan is a “feeder” city for Goshen, meaning that many people emigrating from Apan come to Goshen, because of other family and friends already established in the area. “Fuerza” explores this connection, and shows how each city relies on the other in some way. Filming for the documentary took place in Elkhart County, Apan and along the U.S.-Mexico border. For more information, contact James Weber at (574) 535-7022 or e-mail jamesnw@goshen.edu.

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7:30 p.m., Lavender Jazz concert: “Seeing is Believing!” Sauder Concert Hall
Cost: $6 adults, $4 seniors/students. GC students free with valid ID. Tickets available at the door only.

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8 a.m., Morning of Music (Winds and Brass): Music Department High School Outreach, Music Center
The Music Department will be hosting high school senior wind and brass musicians to hear performances by and participate in master classes with GC faculty. Contact the Music Department at (574) 535-7361 or e-mail music@goshen.edu.

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1 p.m., Afternoon Sabbatical: “Our Community Connection – The River Race Project,” Sauder Concert Hall
Already the River Race is used by many as a biking and walking trail. What other exciting possibilities are in the future of this great city asset? Tom Stark, chair of the River Race committee; Everett Thomas, president of the City Councilman and Mayor Allan Kauffman will share what efforts are underway to enhance and develop the River Race.

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7:30 p.m., Yoder Public Affairs Lecture: “Sustainable Capitalism: Self-Interest Rightly Understood,” by John Ikerd, Rieth Recital Hall
For more information, contact Del Good at (574) 535-7452 or e-mail delgg@goshen.edu.

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7 p.m., Eric Yake Kenagy Lecture by Roger Shimomura, Rieth Recital Hall
Roger Shimomura’s exhibit in the Hershberger Art Gallery features three suites of lithograph prints: “Yellow no Same,” “Memories of Childhood” and “Mistaken Identities.” The work by this nationally celebrated artist deals with the injustice of the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II and more generally the problem of cultural stereotyping. There will be a reception in the Hershberger Art Gallery following the lecture. The exhibit will be on display through Nov. 29.

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7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Series: The King’s Singers, Sauder Concert Hall
The sextet of British men, known as The King’s Singers, has sung and toured the world over for nearly 40 years. They are one of the world’s most renowned a cappella vocal ensembles and have been universally praised for their flawless technique and seamless interpretation of all kinds of music. Cost: $40, $35, $20

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4 p.m., Community School of the Arts children’s choirs fall concert, Sauder Concert Hall
Rejoice!, a choir for children grades 3-5, is directed by Rosemary Rupp. Shout for Joy!, a choir for children grades 6-8, is directed by Diane Schrock Hertzler.

Tickets are $6 adults, $4 seniors/students. GC students free with valid ID.

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7 p.m., “Fuerza” showing, Umble Center
“Fuerza” is a Goshen College student-produced documentary that examines the realities of the effect of immigration on two small cities: Goshen, Ind., and Apan, Hidalgo, Mexico. Apan is a “feeder” city for Goshen, meaning that many people emigrating from Apan come to Goshen, because of other family and friends already established in the area. “Fuerza” explores this connection, and shows how each city relies on the other in some way. Filming for the documentary took place in Elkhart County, Apan and along the U.S.-Mexico border. A question and answer time will follow the 30-minute documentary. For more information, contact James Weber at (574) 535-7022 or e-mail jamesnw@goshen.edu.

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7:30 p.m., Voices-n-Harmony fall concert, Sauder Concert Hall
Voices-n-Harmony, Goshen College’s gospel choir directed by Patrice Penny-Henderson, will present their fall concert. Tickets are $6 adults, $4 seniors and students, available at the door. GC students are free with valid ID.

Goshen College’s Administration Building, Church-Chapel, Good Library, Music Center, Newcomer Center, Union Gymnasium, Umble Center and Westlawn Lounge 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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