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CALENDAR OF EVENTS | ST. JOHN’S COLLEGEWWW.SJC.EDU
AUGUST | SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER | NOVEMBER 2015
FRIDAY NIGHTLECTURES
Friday night lectures are heldin the Francis Scott KeyAuditorium at 8 p.m.Community members areinvited to attend the questionperiod that follows eachlecture.
August 28 Dean’s Lecture. “LifeBefore Us,” by Pamela Kraus,dean, St. John’s College
September 4 “Anxious Faith inDon Quixote,” by AndreBarbera, St. John’s Collegetutor
September 11 “Dante and theHero’s Quest for Healing,” byJames Bailey, professor ofmedicine, American College ofPhysicians
September 18 “The UnitedStates Constitution: BreathingSpirit into Human Clay,” byDavid Townsend, St. John’sCollege tutor
October 2 “On Hegel,” by AndyDavis, assistant professor ofphilosophy, Belmont University
October 16 “What makes aliberal education liberal?” byDan Harrell, St. John’s Collegetutor
October 23 “On Aristotle’s DeAnima,” by John Sisko,professor, The College of NewJersey
November 6 “Music and the Ideaof a World: On Plato andSchopenhauer,” by PeterKalkavage, St. John’s Collegetutor
All events are held at St. John’s College60 College Avenue
Annapolis, Marylandunless otherwise noted.
All events are free andopen to the public unless otherwise noted.
The Calendar of Eventsis published by the Communications Office
during the academic year.
For more information call the Communications Office
at 410-626-2539.
Gregory Shook, [email protected]
Jennifer Behrensart director
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admissions, educational policy, financial aid programs,athletics, or other activities on the basis of race,
religion, age, sex, national origin, color, disability and/orhandicap, sexual orientation, or other characteristics
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CALENDAR
COVER IMAGE: The Circular Dining Room at Carlton House, London (Detail)
Charles Wild (English, 1781–1835) England, 1819Brush and watercolor and gouache on white paper
Photo: Matt Flynn. Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Chris Owyoung
November 20 TBA, by GregoryRecco, St. John’s College tutor
CONCERTSNew York PolyphonySeptember 25, 8 p.m.Francis Scott Key AuditoriumNew York Polyphony is regardedas one of the finest vocalchamber ensembles in the world.The four men will perform “ALily Among Thorns,” music ofsensual poetry, including motetsfrom the Early EnglishRenaissance and newly craftedcompositions. Their dedication toinnovative programming, as wellas a focus on rare andrediscovered Renaissance andmedieval works, has not onlyearned them critical acclaim, butalso helped to move early musicinto the classical mainstream.
The Parker QuartetOctober 30, 8 p.m.Francis Scott Key AuditoriumThe Parker Quartet, hailed by theNew York Times as “somethingextraordinary” and by the BostonGlobe for their “fiercelycommitted performances,”returns to St. John’s College. TheParkers—as they areaffectionately called by theirdevoted listeners—have
distinguished themselves as oneof the preeminent ensembles oftheir generation. Appearing at St.John’s for the eighth consecutiveyear, they are establishedaudience favorites.
CONTINUING EDUCATIONCLASSES AND FINE ARTSCLASSES (CEFA)A rich tradition since 1937,continuing education classes atSt. John’s College offer membersof the Annapolis community theopportunity to read and discussgreat works during a singleweekend or in weekly seminars.This fall, seminars include“Shakespeare’s Toxic Couples,”“Great Short Works of LeoTolstoy,” and “The Lyrics of ColePorter,” among others. The FineArts program offers workshopsin painting, drawing, pottery, andwriting. Classes begin inSeptember. To register and formore information, contactChristine Tolson at 410-626-2881or [email protected], orvisit www.sjc.edu/cefa.
THE MITCHELL GALLERY
House Proud: Nineteenth-CenturyWatercolor Interiors from the Thaw CollectionAugust 26 – October 11This exhibition showcases Eugene (St. John’s College, Class of 1947) andClare Thaw’s collection of 19th-centurywatercolor drawings, their generousgift to the Cooper Hewitt, SmithsonianDesign Museum. These worksmeticulously detail the era’s interiorfurnishings and document the social,cultural, and aesthetic development ofEuropean domestic life.
“House Proud: Nineteenth-CenturyWatercolor Interiors from the ThawCollection” was organized by CooperHewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
August 28 Members PreviewReception, from 5 to 7 p.m. Byinvitation only. To become a member:410-295-5551
August 30 Opening Reception, from3:30 to 5 p.m.
September 10 Thursday Try-It. New!Matt Klos, associate professor ofpainting and drawing at AACC, willgive a workshop on drafting principles
for interior spaces associated with“House Proud,” from 3 to 4:30 p.m.Materials provided. Registration isrequired: 410-626-2556
September 16 Curator’s Lecture.Curator Gail Davidson will lecture on“Competitive Decorating: 19th-Century Themed Interiors” at 6 p.m. inthe Conversation Room, across fromthe Gallery.
September 30 Art Express LunchtimeTour, from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.
October 1 Book Club. Take a docenttour of the “House Proud” exhibitionfollowed by a discussion of At Homewith the Soanes: Upstairs, Downstairsin 19th Century London by SusanPalmer, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.Registration is required: 410-626-2530
October 11 Sunday Afternoon Lecture.Art Educator Lucinda Edinberg willlead an exhibition tour at 3 p.m.
Chagall: The Early Etchings from the 1920sOctober 23 – December 17This selection of 65 prints by MarcChagall illustrates two popular literaryworks: Nikolai Gogol’s (1809-1852)classic novel Dead Souls, and Fables,Aesop-like tales by Jean de LaFontaine (1621-1695).
This exhibition was organized byContemporary and Modern PrintExhibitions.
October 25 Opening Reception, from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
November 4 Lecture. Christopher With,educator, National Gallery of Art(retired), will lecture on “Time is aRiver without Banks: Marc Chagall andBook Illustrations, 1925-1930” at 5:30 p.m. in the Conversation Room.
November 8 Movie. TBA.
November 10 Tuesday Try-It. New!Guided by author and teacher LynnSchwartz, write a short fable in thestyle of “Fables of La Fontaine,” from3 to 4:30 p.m. Materials provided.Registration is required: 410-626-2556
November 18 Art Express LunchtimeTour, from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.
December 3 Book Club. Take a docenttour of the exhibition followed by adiscussion of the novel Dead Souls byNikolai Gogol, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.Registration is required: 410-626-2530
December 13 Sunday AfternoonLecture. Art Educator LucindaEdinberg will lead an exhibition tourat 3 p.m.
The Mitchell Gallery at St. John’s College features museum-quality exhibits and is aresource for viewing, discussing, and learning about the visual arts. For moreinformation, hours, docent tours, and event registration: 410-626-2556. Thanks to thesupport of members, gallery programs are free and open to the public. To become amember, call 410-295-5551 or visit www.sjc.edu/mitchellgallery.
The Mitchell Gallery Hours and Admission | Noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday,and 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Friday. Closed Monday. Docent tours Thursdays noon to 3 p.m.
Left: The Queen’s Sitting Room at Buckingham Palace (Detail). James Roberts (English, ca. 1800–1867) England, August 1848. Brush and watercolor,gouache, gum Arabic graphite on white wove paper. Photo: Matt Flynn. © Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.Top: Marc Chagall, Le Cheval s'étant voulu venger du Cerf (Stag Hunting in the Forest), 1927-30, etching.
COURAGE AND AMBITION: ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE EXECUTIVE SEMINARSExecutive Seminars aim to address fundamental questions of thehuman condition through a close reading and discussion of timelessworks of literature, philosophy, and political discourse. A new theme isexplored each year. In 2015-16, the Executive Seminar will examine theancient virtue of courage and its relation to ambition. ExecutiveSeminars are held at various locations in the Mid-Atlantic region.Seminars begin in September. To register and for more information,contact Christine Tolson at 410-626-2881 or [email protected], or visit www.sjc.edu/exec-seminars.
10 THINGS TO DO AT ST. JOHN’S COLLEGEConcerts: Attend a performance in the St. John’s College Concert Series.
Theater: Attend a play performed by St. John’s student thespians, The KingWilliam Players.
Executive Seminars: Busy professionals meet once a month in tutor-led seminarsto explore timeless readings and questions.
Walking Tour: Relive history by taking a self-guided tour of the campus grounds,buildings, and monuments.
Fine Arts Workshops: Paint, sculpt, and write by enrolling in Continuing Educationand Fine Arts (CEFA) classes.
Saturday Seminars: Read and discuss great works with friends and colleaguesduring this annual event.
Graduate Institute: Earn a masters of liberal arts through part-time or full-timegraduate study based on the principles of the St. John’s undergraduate program.
Mitchell Gallery: Explore world-class traveling museum exhibitions, curator talks,receptions, and hands-on activities.
Caritas Society: Join community members who host special events each year toraise funds for students in need.
Formal Lectures: Join the college community for Friday night lectures on topicsthat relate to the program of study.
ST. JOHN’S COLLEGEANNAPOLIS
Caring for Studentsand Community
CaritasSociety
Caritas Society members promote relationships between St. John's
College and the larger Annapolis community while raising financial aid
funds for St. John's students who cannot meet college expenses.
Members gather for luncheon meetings and social events; fundraisers
and other special events are open to the public. For membership
information: www.sjc.edu/caritas
Purchase tickets/make reservations at www.sjc.edu/caritas-events. Send
checks payable to Caritas Society, 60 College Avenue, Annapolis, MD
21401. For information: 410-972-4505 or [email protected]
August 14 Summer SocialMembers and guests gather for an evening with food and
entertainment at the Hodson Boat House at St. John’s, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Bring an edible or potable to share.
September 10 Annual Membership TeaMembers and guests gather for “Tea with a Twist” at the home of
St. John’s President Christopher Nelson, from 3 to 5 p.m.
September 13 Student Ice Cream SocialCaritas welcomes students to campus in the FSK Lobby, from
3 to 5 p.m. Ice cream provided by Annapolis Ice Cream Company.
October 15 Luncheon Meeting and ProgramMarcia Miller, Maryland Historical Trust, will discuss the restoration of
the Old Senate Chamber in the Maryland State House, from 11 a.m. to
1:30 p.m. in the FSK Lobby. Reservations required: $25
November 8 Fall FundraiserCheck for details on the St. John’s website, Facebook, and Twitter.
Save the Date!December 11 Caritas Society Holiday LuncheonThis festive event features good fine and musical entertainment.
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The Parker Quartet will perform on October 30.
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