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FILM:Peter & Paul and the Christian RevolutionWednesday,October 211:00 amClassroom Building – Room 100Free AdmissionThis film explores how twomen led one of history’s most astonishing religiousmovements.2,000 years ago in the Roman province ofJudea,the memory of Jesuswas kept alive by a small bandof Jews.In a brief span of time,the movement would transcend its origins in the provinces of Rome and absorb the capital of the Empire itself.

FILM:Il Divo Wednesday,October 9 11:00 amClassroom Building – Room 100

Free AdmissionAs the film opens,Giulio Andreottigives an inner monologue observing how he has managed to survive histumultuous

political career while his various detractors were killed.A montage chronicles the demise of various individualsconnected to this infamous politician.

CONCERTO & MUSICAL SHOW:Viva L’Italia…Teo “The Golden Voice of Italy”Sunday,October 13 3:00 pmAcademic Arts TheatreTickets are $15 (General Admission),$10 (Advanced ticket sales),and Free (WCC Credit Students with ID)This popular and well-known Italian tenor entertains audiences.

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MYSTIC INDIA (Bollywood extravaganza) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 AT 8:00 PM

This electrifying ensemble takes audiences on a journey through theBollywood film industry and Indian culture by fusing dance, theater,and spectacular special effects. Colorful costuming, elaborate choreography, and pulsating music will have audience members dancingout of their seats.The attention to artistic detail and staging in thisperformance is unparalleled. Spectacle and artistry come together,combining Indian classical dance forms and American dance influencessuch as jazz, hip-hop and ballet in this highly acclaimed production.

Tickets are $24 (general admission), $22 (students/seniors/fac-staff), and $18 (children under 13).

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THE STATE CAPELLA OF RUSSIARussian Christmas (choral concert) SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 AT 8:00 PM

The 45-singer Choir’s first “Christmas tour” in the U.S. featuresRussian masterpieces,Western classics, and of course, Christmascarols. Likened to a finished masterwork of art by music critics(Clevelandclassical.com), this vocal troupe is considered to have set the standard by which all great choruses are judged. Admired for purity of sound and dramatic expression,and steeped in the traditions of Russian choral singing and the European style, it showcases a wide vocalspectrum. From gently hushed to full bodied and boisterous sounds, these holiday songs makes spirits soar.

KRASNOYARSK NATIONAL DANCE COMPANY OF SIBERIA My SiberiaSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 AT 8:00 PM

Under the direction of Vladimir Moiseyev, a member of one of themost distinguished choreographic families in Russia, this internationallyacclaimed dance troupe reveals the spiritual heritage of Siberian

culture through innovative and spiritual folk choreography. A cultural legacy is glorified by balletic beauty and athletic prowess.The treasures of folk and character dance, mixed with modern choreographed elements,stir the passion and elevate the imagination.This is a not-to-be-missed feast for the senses!

Westchester Community College offers a number of academic programs in the arts.This includes dance,drama,film,music (vocal,instrumental,computer-engineered and visual/computer art classes).Smart Arts programming enriches the classes as students are given opportunities to meet guest artists,up close and personal,as well as participate in residency custom-designed outreach activities.

By car or by public transportation ...

FROM THE BRONX RIVER PKWAYtake Virginia Rd.,Exit 26.SOUTHBOUND:turn right;NORTHBOUND:turn left.Turn right at end of VirginiaRd.(Rte.100).Entrance is approx.1/4 mile on left.

FROM CROSS WESTCHESTER EXPWY (RTE 287) take Exit 4,Hartsdale.EASTBOUND:turn left;WESTBOUND:turn right.Take Knollwood Rd.(Rte.100A) north approx.1/2 mile to entrance on right.

FROM SPRAIN BROOK PKWAYtake Eastview Exit.NORTHBOUND:turn right;SOUTHBOUND:turn left (onto Rte.100).Entrance isapprox.1/4 mile on right.

FROM SAW MILL RIVER PKWAYtake Eastview Exit.NORTHBOUND:turn right;SOUTHBOUND:turn left (onto Rte.100C).Entrance is approx.1-1/2 miles on right.

FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONSparking is available near the Academic Arts Bldg.For more information,call 914-606-6730.

BY BUS OR TRAIN:Westchester County Bus #15,#40 & #41 come to the campus.For a schedule,call 914-813-7777.Or,take Metro North’s Harlem Line train to White Plains where you can take Bus #40 or a taxi.For train schedule,call 800-638-7646.

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HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA! ATLANTIC CITY BALLETDracula (ballet)Saturday,October 268:00 pm

Celebrate Halloween! This three-act ballet,basedon the classic Bram Stoker novel,tells the hypnotictale of the notorious Transylvanian Count.Set in the15th century,this not-to-be-missed classic takesaudiences on a supernatural journey from Londonto Romania.The choreography of founder/directorPhyllis Papa is athletic and graceful,the sets energizing,and the costumes elegant and richly

designed.Come in costume or justsimply come“at your ownrisk,”and betransfixed bythis Transylvaniantale!

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SPECIAL! THE STATE CAPELLA OF RUSSIARussian Christmas(choral concert)Saturday,December 7 8:00 pm

With its first AmericanChristmas tour,thisinternationally renownedvocal ensemble of 45singers will present aprogram of choral masterpieces byRachmaninoff,Bortnyansky,Grechaninoff,Western classics,and of course,Christmas carols.Combining classic Russian technique and theEuropean style,this choir is admired for its tonalpurity and its vocal spectrum ranging from quietto full-bodied sounds.While the songs warm thesoul,the vocal power and purity of expressionwill make spirits soar this holiday season!

Performances take place in the Academic Arts Theatre.

SIN NOMBRESeptember 24(96 minutes) Honduran teenager Sayra reunites with her father,and this may be an opportunity to realize her dream of a life inthe U.S.Moving to Mexico is the first step in her fateful journey of unexpected events.

THE KID WITH THE BIKEOctober 22(87 minutes)Abandoned by his father,a young boy is left at a youth farm.In a random act of kindness,the town hairdresseragrees to foster him on weekends.

MONSIEUR LAZHAR November 26(94 minutes) At a Montréal public grade school,an Algerian immigrant is hired to replace a popular teacher who committedsuicide.While helping his students deal with their grief,his own recent loss is revealed.

Screenings take place at 11:00 am in the Gateway Center’s Davis Auditorium.Free and open to the public.(For more information,call 914-606-5616.)

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Let Smart Arts into your heart as you connect with dance,theatre,music,and more.This intimate setting providesfor the perfect cultural journey,as guests come aboard toenjoy mini lectures/displays and depart by hob-nobbingwith celeb artists.Where performance entertains,Smart Arts edu-tains.

This season discover Homer’s Odyssey,Shakespeare’sOthello,BalletX,Atlantic City Ballet’s Dracula,Billy

McGuigan’s Rock Legends(concert),Teresa Walter’s MusicalCameos:Great Composers & Well-Loved Masterpieces

(classical piano concert),Tomaseen Foley’s St.Patrick’sIrish Times,Grounded Aerial,Mystic India,KrasnoyarskNational Dance Company of Siberia,The State Capella of Russia’s Russian Christmas,Spencer’s Theatre of Illusions,Camerata Chamber Players—all at WestchesterCommunity College!

Smart Arts is just that:first-rate,affordable,and conveniently located with ample free parking and ticket discounts for children,students,and seniors.

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Tickets are $24 (general admission),$22 (students/seniors/fac-staff),and $18 (children under 13).Series subscription:$42 (See both shows… a $6 savings!)

poets & writersThe reading and lecture series lets the best of today’s writers share their secrets with literary aficionados.Presentations are in the Gateway Center - Davis Auditorium.

BRIAN CENTRONEMonday,November 18 10:00 & 11:00 am

Brian Centrone is a formerstudent and adjunct professorof Westchester CommunityCollege.His short stories andpoems have appeared in literary journals from WCC,Fordham University,and The University ofManchester (UK).Four of his one-act plays have beenproduced for the stage as part of the NationalFoundation for the Arts’The Big ReadProgram inOhio.His debut novel,An Ordinary Boy,was an instantbestseller on RainboweBooksand topped the Gay andLesbian Literature section on Amazon.

ROCK AND READ WITH LARRY KIRWANTuesday,October 8 10:00 & 11:00 am Larry Kirwan’s Rock & Readcombines music and literaturespiced with history,politics and autobiography.Armed

with an acoustic guitar and his books,he takesaudiences on a righteousand riotous trip acrosstwo continents from asmall town in Ireland tothe beating heart of New York City.Based on his memoir,Green

Suede Shoes;two novels,Liverpool Fantasyand Rockin’the Bronx;Kirwan’s readings and stories will be interspersed with relevantsong selections from his CDs with his band,Black 47.

FILM:Leonardo Da Vinci – The Universal GeniusWednesday,October 16 11:00 amClassroom Building – Room 100Free AdmissionThis informative andentertaining film followsLeonardo’s trail fromFlorence to the AmboiseCastle in the Loire.In hisluggage,the old paintertook with him the MonaLisa,which was to makehim famous.

FILM:The Golden DoorWednesday,October 23 11:00 amDavisTheatre (Gateway Center)Free AdmissionNuovomondo,literally “new world”and also known as The Golden Door,is a 2006 drama film based on afamily’s migration during the beginning of the 20thCentury.Salvatore meets Lucy who poses as a Britishwoman who wants to come back to the States,seeking to marry someone before arriving at EllisIsland.Salvatore accepts the proposal.The destiny ofthe family is left in the hands of the custom officers.

FILM:Enzo FerrariWednesday,October 30 11:00 amDavisTheatre (Gateway Center)

Free AdmissionEnzo Ferrari is the story of theman who created the greatestautomobile empire in history.He went from poverty to riches.We meet Ferrari as anold man,disturbed by memoriesof the past and by all the thingshe lost on his way to success.

We see him still tormented and hounded by journalistsand paparazzi.But one journalist stands out,someonewho seems to know even the darkest secrets of hispast.

Il Club Italianopresents Italian cultural events.For more information,call 914-606-6790.For tickets,make checks payable to:Westchester Community CollegeFSA/Italian Club

Mail to:Professor Maddalena,Westchester Community College,75 Grasslands Road,Valhalla,NY 10595

camerata chamber players matinee seriesPerformances are in the Classroom Building – Room 200.Enjoy two Sunday afternoons of delightful classical music presented by the Camerata Chamber Players.

STRICTLY FOR STRINGS FALL FROLIC Sunday,September 153:00 pmEnjoy the musical strains of beloved compositions featuring “mostlystrings.”Masterpieces include Baroque and Classic Period treasures.

ROMANTIC PERIOD FAVORITES Sunday,February 23:00 pmEnjoy a Mid-Winter Festival,a musical prelude to the NationalFootball League’s biggest game of the year,serving a playbookof captivating compositions from the Romantic period.

Tickets are $18 (general admission),$16 (seniors),and $12 (students).Series Subscription:$30 (See both shows… a $6 savings!)

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FILM: Peter & Paul and the Christian RevolutionWednesday, October 2 11:00 amClassroom Building – Room 100Free AdmissionThis film explores how twomen led one of history’s most astonishing religiousmovements. 2,000 years ago in the Roman province ofJudea, the memory of Jesuswas kept alive by a small bandof Jews. In a brief span of time,the movement would transcend its origins in the provinces of Rome and absorb the capital of the Empire itself.

FILM: Il Divo Wednesday, October 9 11:00 amClassroom Building – Room 100

CONCERTO & MUSICAL SHOW:Viva L’ Italia…Teo “The Golden Voice of Italy”Sunday, October 13 3:00 pmAcademic Arts TheatreTickets are $15 (General Admission), $10 (Advanced ticket sales), and Free (WCC Credit Students with ID)This popular and well-known Italian tenor entertains audiences.

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MYSTIC INDIA (Bollywood extravaganza) SATURDAY,SEPTEMBER21 AT8:00 PM

This electrifying ensemble takes audiences on a journey through theBollywood film industry and Indian culture by fusing dance,theater,and spectacular special effects.Colorful costuming,elaborate choreography,and pulsating music will have audience members dancingout of their seats.The attention to artistic detail and staging in thisperformance is unparalleled.Spectacle and artistry come together,combining Indian classical dance forms and American dance influencessuch as jazz,hip-hop and ballet in this highly acclaimed production.

Tickets are $24 (general admission),$22 (students/seniors/fac-staff),and $18 (children under 13).

HOLIDAYCELEBRATION

THE STATE CAPELLA OF RUSSIARussian Christmas (choral concert) SATURDAY,DECEMBER7 AT8:00 PM

The 45-singer Choir’s first “Christmas tour”in the U.S.featuresRussian masterpieces,Western classics,and of course,Christmascarols.Likened to a finished masterwork of art by music critics(Clevelandclassical.com),this vocal troupe is considered to have set the standard by which all great choruses are judged.Admired for purity of sound and dramatic expression,and steeped in the traditions of Russian choral singing and the European style,it showcases a wide vocalspectrum.From gently hushed to full bodied and boisterous sounds,these holiday songs makes spirits soar.

KRASNOYARSK NATIONAL DANCE COMPANY OF SIBERIA My SiberiaSATURDAY,FEBRUARY15 AT8:00 PM

Under the direction of Vladimir Moiseyev,a member of one of themost distinguished choreographic families in Russia,this internationallyacclaimed dance troupe reveals the spiritual heritage of Siberian

culture through innovative and spiritual folk choreography.A cultural legacy is glorified by balletic beauty and athletic prowess.The treasures of folk and character dance,mixed with modern choreographed elements,stir the passion and elevate the imagination.This is a not-to-be-missed feast for the senses!

Westchester Community College offers a number of academic programs in the arts. This includes dance,drama, film, music (vocal, instrumental, computer-engineered and visual/computer art classes).Smart Arts programming enriches the classes as students are given opportunities to meet guest artists,up close and personal, as well as participate in residency custom-designed outreach activities.

FROM THE BRONX RIVER PKWAYtake Virginia Rd., Exit 26. SOUTHBOUND: turn right;NORTHBOUND: turn left. Turn right at end of VirginiaRd. (Rte. 100). Entrance is approx. 1/4 mile on left.

FROM CROSS WESTCHESTER EXPWY (RTE 287) take Exit 4, Hartsdale. EASTBOUND:turn left;WESTBOUND: turn right.Take Knollwood Rd.(Rte. 100A) north approx. 1/2 mile to entrance on right.

FROM SPRAIN BROOK PKWAYtake Eastview Exit. NORTHBOUND: turn right;SOUTHBOUND: turn left (onto Rte. 100). Entrance isapprox. 1/4 mile on right.

FROM SAW MILL RIVER PKWAYtake Eastview Exit. NORTHBOUND: turn right;SOUTHBOUND: turn left (onto Rte. 100C).Entrance is approx. 1-1/2 miles on right.

FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONSparking is available near the Academic Arts Bldg.For more information, call 914-606-6730.

BY BUS OR TRAIN:Westchester County Bus #15, #40 & #41 come to the campus. For a schedule, call 914-813-7777.Or, take Metro North’s Harlem Line train to White Plains where you can take Bus #40 or a taxi.For train schedule, call 800-638-7646.

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HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA! ATLANTIC CITY BALLETDracula (ballet)Saturday, October 26 8:00 pm

Celebrate Halloween! This three-act ballet, basedon the classic Bram Stoker novel, tells the hypnotictale of the notorious Transylvanian Count. Set in the15th century, this not-to-be-missed classic takesaudiences on a supernatural journey from Londonto Romania.The choreography of founder/directorPhyllis Papa is athletic and graceful, the sets energizing, and the costumes elegant and richly

designed.Come in costume or justsimply come“at your ownrisk,” and betransfixed bythis Transylvaniantale!

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SPECIAL! THE STATE CAPELLA OF RUSSIARussian Christmas(choral concert)Saturday, December 7 8:00 pm

With its first AmericanChristmas tour, thisinternationally renownedvocal ensemble of 45singers will present aprogram of choral masterpieces byRachmaninoff, Bortnyansky, Grechaninoff,Western classics, and of course, Christmas carols.Combining classic Russian technique and theEuropean style, this choir is admired for its tonalpurity and its vocal spectrum ranging from quietto full-bodied sounds.While the songs warm thesoul, the vocal power and purity of expressionwill make spirits soar this holiday season!

SIN NOMBRE September 24 (96 minutes) Honduran teenager Sayra reunites with her father, and this may be an opportunity to realize her dream of a life inthe U.S. Moving to Mexico is the first step in her fateful journey of unexpected events.

THE KID WITH THE BIKE October 22 (87 minutes)Abandoned by his father, a young boy is left at a youth farm. In a random act of kindness, the town hairdresseragrees to foster him on weekends.

MONSIEUR LAZHAR November 26 (94 minutes) At a Montréal public grade school, an Algerian immigrant is hired to replace a popular teacher who committedsuicide.While helping his students deal with their grief, his own recent loss is revealed.

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Screenings take place at 11:00 am in the Gateway Center’s Davis Auditorium.Free and open to the public. (For more information, call 914-606-5616.)

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Let Smart Arts into your heart as you connect with dance,theatre, music, and more.This intimate setting providesfor the perfect cultural journey, as guests come aboard toenjoy mini lectures/displays and depart by hob-nobbingwith celeb artists.Where performance entertains,Smart Arts edu-tains.

This season discover Homer’s Odyssey, Shakespeare’sOthello, BalletX, Atlantic City Ballet’s Dracula, Billy

McGuigan’s Rock Legends (concert),Teresa Walter’s MusicalCameos: Great Composers & Well-Loved Masterpieces

(classical piano concert),Tomaseen Foley’s St. Patrick’sIrish Times, Grounded Aerial, Mystic India, KrasnoyarskNational Dance Company of Siberia,The State Capella of Russia’s Russian Christmas, Spencer’s Theatre of Illusions, Camerata Chamber Players—all at WestchesterCommunity College!

Smart Arts is just that: first-rate, affordable, and conveniently located with ample free parking and ticket discounts for children, students, and seniors.

Tickets are $24 (general admission), $22 (students/seniors/fac-staff), and $18 (children under 13).Series subscription: $42 (See both shows… a $6 savings!)

poets & wr i tersThe reading and lecture series lets the best of today’s writers share their secrets with literary aficionados.Presentations are in the Gateway Center - Davis Auditorium.

BRIAN CENTRONEMonday, November 18 10:00 & 11:00 am

Brian Centrone is a formerstudent and adjunct professorof Westchester CommunityCollege. His short stories andpoems have appeared in literary journals from WCC,Fordham University, and The University ofManchester (UK). Four of his one-act plays have beenproduced for the stage as part of the NationalFoundation for the Arts’ The Big Read Program inOhio. His debut novel, An Ordinary Boy, was an instantbestseller on Rainbow eBooks and topped the Gay andLesbian Literature section on Amazon.

ROCK AND READ WITH LARRY KIRWANTuesday, October 8 10:00 & 11:00 am Larry Kirwan’s Rock & Read combines music and literaturespiced with history, politics and autobiography. Armed

with an acoustic guitar and his books, he takesaudiences on a righteousand riotous trip acrosstwo continents from asmall town in Ireland tothe beating heart of New York City. Based on his memoir, Green

Suede Shoes; two novels,Liverpool Fantasy and Rockin’ the Bronx; Kirwan’s readings and stories will be interspersed with relevantsong selections from his CDs with his band, Black 47.

FILM: Leonardo Da Vinci – The Universal GeniusWednesday, October 16 11:00 amClassroom Building – Room 100Free AdmissionThis informative andentertaining film followsLeonardo’s trail fromFlorence to the AmboiseCastle in the Loire. In hisluggage, the old paintertook with him the MonaLisa, which was to makehim famous.

FILM: The Golden DoorWednesday, October 23 11:00 amDavis Theatre (Gateway Center)Free AdmissionNuovomondo, literally “new world” and also known as The Golden Door, is a 2006 drama film based on afamily’s migration during the beginning of the 20thCentury. Salvatore meets Lucy who poses as a Britishwoman who wants to come back to the States,seeking to marry someone before arriving at EllisIsland. Salvatore accepts the proposal.The destiny ofthe family is left in the hands of the custom officers.

FILM: Enzo FerrariWednesday, October 30 11:00 amDavis Theatre (Gateway Center)

Free AdmissionEnzo Ferrari is the story of theman who created the greatestautomobile empire in history.He went from poverty to riches.We meet Ferrari as anold man, disturbed by memoriesof the past and by all the thingshe lost on his way to success.

We see him still tormented and hounded by journalistsand paparazzi. But one journalist stands out, someonewho seems to know even the darkest secrets of hispast.

Il Club Italiano presents Italian cultural events. For more information, call 914-606-6790.For tickets, make checks payable to: Westchester Community College FSA/Italian Club

Mail to: Professor Maddalena,Westchester Community College, 75 Grasslands Road,Valhalla, NY 10595

camerata chamber p layers mat inee ser iesPerformances are in the Classroom Building – Room 200.Enjoy two Sunday afternoons of delightful classical music presented by the Camerata Chamber Players.

STRICTLY FOR STRINGS FALL FROLIC Sunday, September 15 3:00 pmEnjoy the musical strains of beloved compositions featuring “mostlystrings.” Masterpieces include Baroque and Classic Period treasures.

ROMANTIC PERIOD FAVORITES Sunday, February 2 3:00 pmEnjoy a Mid-Winter Festival, a musical prelude to the NationalFootball League’s biggest game of the year, serving a playbook of captivating compositions from the Romantic period.

Tickets are $18 (general admission), $16 (seniors), and $12 (students).Series Subscription: $30 (See both shows… a $6 savings!)

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BILLY McGUIGAN & BANDRock Legends (rock concert)Saturday, November 23 8:00 pm

Part concert and part tribute, but all rock n’ roll! In this unique multimedia revue created by BillyMcGuigan, audiences are given the opportunity to

vote, throughapplause, forthe songs theywant to hear.The musicalchoices takeaudiences on ajourney from

the 50’s rock and roll of Elvis, Buddy, and Jerry Lee, to the60’s British Invasion bands: The Beatles,The Rolling StonesandThe Who.They’ll hit the groove of the 70’s with theBee Gees, and the piano men – Billy and Elton, and evendabble in the music of the 80’s with Tom Petty, U2 andBon Jovi! Customize and create your own playlist forthe evening!

TOMASEEN FOLEY’SSt. Patrick’s Irish TimesSunday, March 16 3:00 pm

Tomaseen Foley and histroupe bring traditions fromIreland in stories, dance,music and song to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.These folk

entertainers recreate the joy and innocence of theCeltic past. Neighbors gather round for the laughterand storytelling, the joy of music, and fancy foot-stepdancing. Long before Riverdance, ordinary Irish menand women in hobnailed boots stomped on the flagstone floors with jigs, reels, and hornpipes.Therafters rang with the fiery music of the fiddler,bodhran, tin whistle, and mesmerizing uilleann pipes. A holiday spectacular for all ages!

TERESA WALTERSMusical Cameos: Great Composers & Well-Loved Masterpieces(classical piano concert)Sunday, March 23 3:00 pm

“She is a pianist born to the instrument because shecreates magic with music.” (Austrian National Television).Teresa Walters has performed on six continents andhas earned the highest praise forher solos, deserving to be in thetop tier of piano soloists in theworld, aptly nicknamed, theInternational First Lady of Piano.Overwhelmingly popular withaudiences, this virtuoso will discuss the music in her charminglyengaging manner before she performs.

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Halloween Special! ATLANTIC CITY BALLETDracula (based on Bram Stoker’s novel)

Saturday, October 26 8:00 pm

Phyllis Papa's choreography is based on the story ofBram Stoker's Dracula.Taking place in 15th centuryEastern Europe, a young lawyer is imprisoned by Dracula. Dracula, inspired by his fiancée’s photograph, goes to London where he begins hisblood-draining while Dr.Van Helsing leads a crusadeto free the world from Dracula. Come in costume or just simply join us for this three-act ballet.

Christmas Holiday Celebration!THE STATE CAPELLA OF RUSSIARussian Christmas (choral concert)Saturday, December 7 8:00 pm

This choir’s program is being presented for the first time in the U.S. Russian masterpieces by Rachmaninoff,Bortnyansky, Grechaninoff,Western classics, and of course, Christmas carols will be sung by 45 singers. Known for itsrigor, flexibility of phrasing, richly warm sounds and nobility of expression, this choir is a worldacclaimed ensemble par excellence!

Performances are in the Academic Arts Theatre.

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Experience dance through performances, workshops,and demonstrations by international renowned companies and guest artists!

DANCEWORKSThe college’s electric andeclectic resident dancetroupe presents programsdelighting audiences of all ages.

DANCEWORKSFOR CHILDRENSunday, February 2 3:00 pmAcademic Arts TheatreThis annual favorite is where the kids getinto the action on stage. Great fun for all!(Suitable for children ages 3 and up)Tickets are $10 (general admission).

CAMERATA CHAMBERStrictly for Strings Fall Frolic SUN, SEP 15 3:00 pmRomantic Period Favorites SUN, FEB 2 3:00 pm

DANCEWORKSDanceworks/Children SUN, FEB 2 3:00 pmDanceworks in Performance SAT, APR 5 8:00 pm

SUN, APR 6 3:00 pmFRI, APR 11 8:00 pmSAT, APR 12 8:00 pmSUN, APR 13 3:00 pm

BLOCKBUSTERDracula SAT, OCT 26 8:00 pmRussian Christmas SAT, DEC 7 8:00 pm

NEW WORLD VOYAGERMystic India SAT, SEPT 21 8:00 pm Siberian Dance SAT, FEB 15 8:00 pm

STAGEOthello SAT, OCT 19 8:00 pm Odyssey SAT, JAN 25 8:00 pm

OF MUSICAL NOTERock Legends SAT, NOV 23 8:00 pm St. Patrick’s Irish Times SUN, MAR 16 3:00 pmMusical Cameos SUN, MAR 23 3:00 pm

WINGS OF DANCEBalletX SAT, SEPT 28 8:00 pmGrounded Aerial SAT, APR 26 8:00 pm

EVENT NO. TICKETS COST EA. $ TOTALCamerata Chamber Series $30

New World Voyager Series $44

Of Musical Note Series $58Page 2 Stage Series $38

Wings of Dance Series $38

Blockbuster Series $42

TICKET PURCHASE OPTIONSONLINE: Pay by Credit Card. Available up to 3 hours prior to show time.

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MYSTIC INDIA (Bollywood extravaganza) Saturday, September 21 8:00 pm

Brilliant in choreography and execution, thisBollywood (India’s Hollywood phenomenon) spectacularis visually grand and dynamic! Based on ancient India’s transition into modern times, this combinationof upbeat music, elaborate sets, opulent costumes,and hi-octane choreography have been customdesigned to dazzle audiences worldwide.This colorfuland joyous explosion journeys through Rajasthan,Maharashtra, Punjab and Guirat and through the progression of Bollywood films. “If you have ever

wanted to visit India, thisremarkablefusion of dance,theatre andvisual effects isyour direct flight there.”(Director Amit Shah).

Tickets $24 (general admission),$22 (students/seniors/fac-staff),and $18 (children under 13).

KRASNOYARSK NATIONAL DANCE COMPANY OF SIBERIA My Siberia Saturday, February 15 8:00 pm

This breathtaking kaleidoscope of thrilling folk dancechoreography, athleticism, stunning costumes, andenergetic music results in a remarkable performancefor the entire family.With intricate skill and a deeplove of Siberian culture, folk dance is elevated to anartistic level, rooted in glorious history and a rich cultural legacy. “Words fail to express the deep impression created by the beautiful figures, swiftmovements and virtuoso performance including thesmooth, gliding dances of the girls and the remarkablejumps of the male dancers.” (Washington Post)Tickets $26 (general admission), $24 (students/seniors/fac-staff), and $18 (children under 13).

Tickets are $22 (general admission), $20 (students/seniors/fac-staff), and $16 (children under 13).Series subscription: $38 (see both shows… a $6 savings!).

Tickets are $22 (general admission), $20 (students/seniors/fac-staff), and $16 (children under 13).Series subscription: $58 (See three shows…an $8 savings!).

Enter the world of dance…with choreographic creations and magic movement!Performances are in the Academic Arts Theatre.

BALLETXSaturday, September 28 8:00 pm

Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet company unites world-classchoreographers with an outstanding

company of professional dancersforging new works of athleticism,

emotion, and grace.With the daringvision of its award-winning foundersand artistic directors, Christine

Cox and Matthew Neenan, BalletXchallenges theboundaries of classicalballet whilepreserving rigoroustechnique.

GROUNDED AERIALSaturday, April 26 8:00 pm

As a stunningand innovativecombination of moderndance and aerial feats, thisextravaganzafeatures vibrantcharactersalong withgravity defying choreography, weaving stories withacrobatics that challenge perspective and perception.Artists have worked with Blue Man Group, Pilobolus,and Cirque du Soleil.This mix of modern dance anduniquely rigged aerial elements creates a spectacularof mind-and-body-bending choreography. A dazzlerfor all ages!

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Take a multicultural trek around the international world of music, dance, and fusion arts.Performances are in the Academic Arts Theatre.

TICKETS NOT ISSUED & RESERVATIONS NOT NECESSARY FOR FREE EVENTS

The Fall Season (62nd) features six outstanding contemporary films representing a broad spectrum ofinternational film talent. It includes a brief introduction to each film, film notes, discussions, and refreshments. Screenings begin at 8:00 pm (unless indicated otherwise) in Classroom Building – Room 200.Doors open at 7:10 pm; refreshments are served at 7:30 pm. A season subscription costs $54;WCC faculty/staff and seniors (60 and over), $48. A single admission is $11; faculty/staff and seniors, $10.FREE for WCC students with a student ID.

For more information, call Bob Bruckenthal at 914-723-3186. (All films will be subtitled in English) For school closings, please visit the website (www.sunywcc.edu) or call 914-606-6900.

LE HAVRE October 4 Germany (2011)

An elderly,shoe shinermust send hisill wife to thehospital. Aloneat the harbor,he discovers ayoung African

boy hiding, along with other illegal immigrants.The old man hides him, but this transforms into acat-and-mouse game, led by the persistentinspector. (93 minutes)

WHERE DO WE GO NOW? October 11 France (2011)Christians and Muslims lived peacefully for yearsin this small Lebanese village, but animositieshave built among the men.The women conspireto avert sectarian strife though harebrainedplans, none of which succeeds in slowing downthe escalating violence.Tragedy strikes and thewomen make personal sacrifices. (110 minutes)

SONGCATCHEROctober 18 American (2001)In Appalachia, a brilliantmusicologist discovers atreasure trove of ancientScottish-Irish ballads. Sheventures into isolated areas

to collect the songs and meets a hardened warveteran and talented musician. (112 minutes)

TREELESS MOUNTAIN October 25 South Korea (2008) This Korean film is about two girls left on theirown, trying to survive the mental and physicalburdens of being abandoned by their mother.Sad and heart-breaking, while also cheerful andhopeful, the film depicts how hope endures andhow children can adapt to changing conditions.(89 minutes)

WATER November 1 India (2005) A group of widows areforced intopoverty at atemple in theholy city ofVaranasi. One of the widowswants to escape the social restrictions imposed. Shemeets a man from the highest caste; a follower of Gandhi. Can she break with tradition to marryhim? Amid all this water, is rebirth possible or doestradition drown all? (117 minutes)

INTOUCHABLES November 8 France (2011)Philippe, an aristocratic intellectual Parisian,is a quadriplegic millionaire. He hires a rude candidate for his caretaker position, and thisdecision drastically changes Phillipe’s boring life.(112 minutes)

Please return to:Westchester Community College Foundation, Friday Night Film Series,Westchester Community College, 75 Grasslands Road,Valhalla, NY 10595

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________ (#) senior (60 plus), or faculty/staff subscription(s), $48 each Total: $ ________

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Saturday, April 5 ........8:00 pm

Sunday, April 6...........3:00 pm

Friday, April 11...........8:00 pm

Saturday, April 12.......8:00 pm

Sunday, April 13 .........3:00 pm

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f ine ar ts ga l leryThe Fine Arts Gallery is located on the third floor of the Academic Arts Building, across from the theatre. It isopen Monday through Saturday from 10:00 am-3:00 pm, and Thursday evenings from 4:00-6:00 pm.Exhibitions and receptions are free and open to the public.

For a complete schedule of gallery events, please visit www.sunywcc.edu/gallery or call 914-606-7867.

The Great Books Forum offers an opportunity to encounter classicand modern literature in company with interested readers fromthe college and the community. Along with the works themselves,discussions focus on issues of context and interpretation.

The theme for Fall 2013 isThe Immigrant in America: Then and Now

Gateway Center – Room 131 6:00-8:30 pm

• My Antonia by Willa Cather (Discussion Leader: Prof. Patti Sehulster) Thurs., October 3

• Obasan by Joy Kogawa (Discussion Leader: Prof. Liz Gaffney) Thurs., November 7

• The Dew Breaker by Edwidge Dandicat (Discussion Leader: Prof. Christine Timm) Thurs., December 5

Sharon Butler, Dense Surveillance, New PaintingsTuesday, September 3 – Saturday, November 9 In her recent solo exhibition at Pocket Utopia in New York,Butler’s images of industrial structures on disheveled canvases.They show how contemporary Casualist abstraction amplifiesearly twentieth-century industrialism and progress. In hernew work, she considers how excessive overworking of animage contributes to a painting’s meaning.

Student Show Monday, November 25 – Saturday, December 14A wide range of work by students will be showcased.These students are enrolled in the Visual Arts Seminar,a one-credit portfolio development and professional practices course that serves as a capstone for the college’sAAS Degree in Visual Arts.

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*(This project is partially supported by a grant from Pennsylvania PerformingArts on Tour, a program developed and funded by The Heinz Endowments; the

William Penn Foundation; the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, astate agency; and The Pew Charitable Trusts; and administered

by Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation.)

Tickets are $15 (general admission)and $10 (children/students/seniors).

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Note: Film titles are subject to change based on DVD availability.

WCC STUDENTS are entitled to 1 FREE ticket per event withvalid Student ID.Tickets are subject to availability.

Series subscription: $44 (See both shows…a $6 savings!

The stage transforms the literary page…its ever present brilliance in plays, both dramatic and comedic! Performances are held in the Academic Arts Theatre.

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EVENT NO. TICKETS COST EA. $ TOTALCamerata Chamber Players (Sept. 15)

Mystic India (Sept. 21)

BalletX (Sept. 28)

American Shakespeare Center: Othello (Oct. 19)

Atlantic City Ballet: Dracula (Oct. 26)

Billy McGuigan & Band: Rock Legends (Nov. 23)

The State Capella of Russia (Dec. 7)

National Players: The Odyssey (Jan. 25)

Camerata Chamber Players (Feb. 2)

Danceworks for Children (Feb. 2)

Krasnoyarsk National Dance Company of Siberia (Feb. 15)

Tomaseen Foley’s St. Patrick’s Irish Times (Mar. 16)

Teresa Walters: Musical Cameos (Mar. 23)

Danceworks In Performance (Apr. 5, 6, 11, 12, 13)

Grounded Aerial (Apr. 26)

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AMERICAN SHAKESPEARE CENTER Othello (Shakespeare drama) Saturday, October 19 8:00 pm

In this magnificently complex study of extremes,Shakespeare pairs his most loving and trusting leading

man with his most conniving and ruthless villain in a dangerousdance of deceit andrevenge.The radiant language of love transforms into delirious ravings as his charactersdescend into jealousy,fear, and rage. Othello is

Shakespeare at the height of his creative power, andthis is a ravishing and unforgettable masterpiece.

NATIONAL PLAYERSThe OdysseySaturday, January 25 8:00 pm

Victorious on his departure from Troy, Odysseus heads

home, embarking on a ten-yearvoyage that will test his wits andperseverance far more than

wartime duty ever did. Uponhis ultimate arrival, he learnsthat home is far differentfrom what he expected; andthat his greatest battle is yetto be fought. Revisit or

discover for the first time,Homer’s beloved hero

Odysseus, and witness hisremarkable homecoming.

Participation is free and open to the public, and no reservations are necessary.The Great Books Forum is sponsoredby the English Department and is underwritten by the Cultural Arts Fund of the Faculty Student Association.For information, call Professor James Werner at 914-606-6840 or email him at [email protected]

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