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CALENDAR OF EVENTSSt. John’s College
September October November 2011
Lectures
Theatre
Concerts
Classes
Seminars
Art Exhibitions
calendarLecturesFriday night lectures are held in the Francis
Scott Key Auditorium at 8:15 p.m. A question
period follows each lecture in the
Conversation Room. Members of the
Annapolis-area community are invited to
attend.
August 26 “Thoughts on Antony andCleopatra,” by Pamela Kraus, dean,
St, John’s College, Annapolis
September 2 Topic to be announced, by Fawn
Trigg, St. John’s College tutor
September 9 “Galileo’s Inclined Plane
Experiment,” by Paolo Palmieri, associate
professor, Department of History and
Philosophy of Science, University of Pittsburgh
September 16 “The Supreme Court’s ‘Judicial
Power’ Under Article III,” by William
Braithwaite, St. John’s College tutor
September 30 Steiner Lecture, “What is the
Surface Area of a Hedgehog?” by Barry Mazur,
Gade University Professor, Associate of
Cabot House, department of Mathematics,
Harvard University
October 14 “Why was Spinoza
Excommunicated?” by Steven Nadler, William
H. Hay Professor, department of Philosophy,
University of Wisconsin, Madison
November 4 “On Listening,” by Eva Brann,
St. John’s College tutor
November 11 "Beyond Point-and-Shoot
Morality: Why Cognitive Science Matters for
Ethics," by Joshua D. Greene, John and Ruth
Hazel Associate Professor of the Social
Sciences, department of Psychology, Harvard
University
November 18 Topic to be announced,
by Jay Smith, St. John’s College Santa Fe tutor
ConcertsUnless otherwise noted, concerts take place in
the Francis Scott Key Auditorium at 8:15 p.m.
and are free and open to the public.
September 23 St. John’s College Concert
Series presents the Bill Charlap Jazz Trio with
jazz pianist Bill Charlap, a two-time Grammy
nominee who has worked with master artists
from Wynton Marsalis to Barbra Streisand. His
renowned trio includes bassist Peter
Washington and drummer Kenny Washington.
October 21 As part of the St. John’s College
Concert Series, the Parker String Quartet, an
audience favorite at St. John’s, returns to
perform a program of classical works.
All events are held at St. John’s College
60 College AvenueAnnapolis, Maryland
All events are free andopen to the public unless
otherwise noted.
“THE PARKERS” ENCORE
The Parker String Quartet, hailed by the New York Times as
"something extraordinary" and by the Boston Globe for their
"fiercely committed performances," returns to St. John’s
College. The Parkers—as they are affectionately called by their
devoted listeners—have distinguished themselves as one of the
preeminent ensembles of their generation. Appearing at
St. John’s for the fourth year in a row, they are established
audience favorites.
Last year, in addition to their performance in the St. John’s
Concert Series, the quartet met with students during
sophomore music tutorials and gave an open rehearsal for
them in the Francis Scott Key Auditorium. “It was a memorable
afternoon,” recalls Eric Stoltzfus, music librarian and tutor on
the Annapolis campus. During lunch, the Parkers gathered with
St. John’s sophomores, introduced their instrumental music, and
played selections from their concert program. “Something
wonderful happened,” says Stoltzfus. “One of the students,
Brian Warczinsky, said, ‘You played for us, now we want to sing
with you.’ He handed them the string parts for Mozart’s “Ave
Verum Corpus.”
“The Parkers were great sports—they hadn’t seen this before.
I conducted it, they started playing, and all the sophomores
were singing.” Normally Stoltzfus then would head to the
classroom for sophomore music, but he says, “We stayed in the
courtyard and just sang. There was no talking—just music.”
At St. John’s, the freshman chorus and sophomore music
tutorial put each student in the roles of performer, composer,
and reader of music; they become better listeners of music. But
students are not the only ones who benefit from the rich
musical resources the college offers. Each year, Stoltzfus plans
concerts and performances that expose St. John’s students and
the wider Annapolis community to both amateur and world-
class musicians. “The musicians that come to campus love
performing for our students because they are an appreciative
audience,” he says, “used to listening in a serious way.”
The Parker String Quartet will perform on Friday, October 21 at8:15 p.m.
CLASSIC WORKS IN A WEEKEND
Yearning to learn more in a weekend? This fall, St. John’s
College offers several new weekend programs, in addition to
its 10-week classes through its Continuing Education and Fine
Arts (CEFA) Program. The community is welcome to these
intensive, two-day discussions of classic works. St. John's tutors
will lead workshops on readings such as poems by Emily
Dickinson; short stories by Eudora Welty; Cormac McCarthy’s
novel, The Road; and Thoreau’s classic Walden and some of his
other works. Workshops on readings by Shakespeare and
Nietzsche are also offered. Visual artists can explore light and
architecture in “Painting Interiors,” a weekend workshop led by
noted artist Jean Brinton Jaecks.
Weekend preceptorials and workshops meet three times over
the course of one weekend: from 10 a.m. to noon and from 2
to 4 p.m. on Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to noon on Sunday,
followed by brunch. Fall classes begin September 10. Tuition for
weekend workshops ranges from $135 to $165. Tuition for six
weeks on Thoreau is $180; eight weeks on Nietzsche is $210.
For complete descriptions of the new weekend program
offerings, other Continuing Education and Fine Arts Program
classes, instructor biographies, or to register online, contact
Molly Burnett at 410-626-2881 or [email protected]; or
visit www.stjohnscollege.edu/outreach.
MEET THE AUTHORS
Three celebrated authors who share a
fascination with history and its stories
take the stage in Francis Scott Key
Auditorium on November 13 at 4 p.m.
to discuss their works, followed by a
book signing. New York Times best-selling
author Jane Leavy draws on more than
500 interviews with friends and family
to discover just who the famed
Number 7 was in The Last Boy: MickeyMantle and the End of America’sChildhood. Louis Bayard, Dagger award
nominee and one of People magazine’s
top authors of the year, dives into the
era of King James I in his latest
historical thriller, The School of Night.Lynne Olson, Associated Press
Reporter and former White House
Correspondent for the Baltimore Sun,
discusses the lives of men vital in
creating and maintaining the U.S.-British Alliance in World War
II in Citizens of London: The Americans Who Stood with Britain in ItsDarkest, Finest Hour.
The presentation is followed by a wine-and-hors d’oeuvre
reception and book signing. This annual event is sponsored by
the Caritas Society of St. John’s College. Admission is $35 at
the door; $30 if purchased by November 6. To purchase tickets
online, visit www.stjohnscollege.edu/events. Online sales close
November 12 at 9 p.m. Tickets will be available for pick-up at
the registration table prior to the event. Tickets may also be
purchased at the door. Proceeds benefit Caritas grants for
students in need. Parking is free in the State Garage at Calvert
and St. John’s streets. Handicapped parking is available on
campus in the Campbell Hall lot. For more information, contact
Lesal Kilcrease at 410-757-2640 or [email protected].
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10 THINGS TO DO AT ST. JOHN’SCOLLEGE IN HISTORIC ANNAPOLISConcerts: Attend a performance in the St. John’s College
Concert Series.
Theater: Attend a play performed by St. John’s student
thespians, The King William Players.
Executive Seminars: Busy professionals meet once a month
in tutor-led seminars to 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 Education and Fine Arts (CEFA) classes.
Saturday Seminars: Read and discuss great works with
friends and colleagues during this annual February event.
Graduate Institute: Earn a masters of liberal arts through
part-time or full-time graduate 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.
The Caritas Society: Join community members who host
special events each year to raise funds for students in need.
On November 13, they present “Meet the Authors” with Jane
Leavy, Louis Bayard, and Lynne Olson.
Formal Lectures: Join the college community for Friday night
lectures on topics that relate to the program of study.
TheaterUnless otherwise noted, all plays take place in
the Francis Scott Key Auditorium and are free
and open to the public. The King William
Players, St. John’s student theater troupe,
present two performances each semester. For
more information, please visit
www.stjohnscollege.edu/event.
Caritas Society EventsSince 1969, Caritas Society volunteers have
raised funds for St. John’s students who have
emergency financial needs. Volunteers host a
range of community events throughout the
year, including luncheons, a “Meet the Authors”
program in the fall, and a benefit performance
by The Capitol Steps each spring.
For reservations to Caritas fundraisers and
other special events, make checks payable to
Caritas Society, P.O. Box 2800, Annapolis, MD
21404-2800. For phone reservations see the
event listing.
September 15 Membership Tea. Members and
guests are cordially invited to the home of St.
John’s College President Christopher Nelson
from 3 to 5 p.m. Reservations are strongly
suggested. For information and to make a
reservation contact Paula Abernathy at:
410-295-4505 or [email protected].
October 20 Luncheon. Craig Symonds, professor
emeritus of history, U.S. Naval Academy, will mark
the 150th anniversary of the Civil War with a
presentation on the beginning of the "bloodiest
war in American history." Members and guests are
welcome; reservations required. For information,
contact Lois Coon at: 410-295-4505 or
[email protected]. Francis Scott Key lobby,
at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $25. (Payment deadline:
Friday, October 14).
November 13 Meet the Authors. Three
fascinating authors take the stage at 4 p.m. in
the Francis Scott Key Auditorium to discuss
their latest works, followed by a book signing
and reception. For ticket information and
further details, see story on page 3.
Seminars and Fine ArtsWorkshopsSeptember 10 Continuing Education and Fine
Arts (CEFA) classes, including new weekend
workshops that discuss classic readings from
Shakespeare to Emily Dickinson, begin. For
more information on CEFA programs, contact
Molly Burnett at 410-626-2881 or visit
www.stjohnscollege.edu (click on Outreach,
then Annapolis Continuing Education). Classes
are open to individuals 18 and older. Fee.
St. John’s College BusinessFriends SeminarAnnapolis-area business and community leaders
gather this fall for the sixth annual seminar,
sponsored by the Business Friends Committee
of the Friends of St. John’s College. The theme
and readings will be announced. For seminar
details and information, including fees, contact
Alice Chambers at 410-295-5544 or
November 10 Breakfast Session
November 17 Afternoon Session followed by
dinner with President Christopher Nelson.
Mitchell GalleryUnless otherwise noted, all exhibits and events
take place in the Mitchell Gallery. For more
information, hours, docent tours, and event
registration, contact the Mitchell Gallery at
410-626-2556. Thanks to the support of
members, gallery programs are free and open
to the public.
“Art of Our Time: Selections from theUlrich Museum of Art”August 26 – October 14
August 28 Opening Reception & Family
Program. Art Educator Lucinda Edinberg will
lead a tour of the “Art of Our Time”
exhibition, followed by a hands-on workshop,
from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
WHERE BOOKS MEET ART
Where else but at St. John’s
College can you tour an art
exhibit and then discuss a
related book? Since 2008,
the Mitchell Gallery Book
Club has met to discuss
works of literature inspired
by traveling art exhibitions
on display at the College’s
Mitchell Gallery. Members
begin their discussion with a
tour of the exhibit, led by
one of the gallery docents.
In the past, the book club
has read works such as TheArt Spirit by Robert Henri;
Thomas and Beulah: Poems
by Rita Dove; House by Tracy
Kidder; and My Name isAsher Lev by Chaim Potok.
“What makes our book club
unique is that instead of
having one permanent
discussion leader, there’s a
different leader for each
reading,” says Betsy Jenkins,
its founder. “For example,
when we read House—
which is about building a
house—Bill [Schreitz] was
able to share with us his
experience as a contractor
and what it meant having to
deal with builders and a
crew. When we did Thomas
and Beulah, Rita [Dove]
brought a friend who was
an actress, so we got to
hear a few of the poems
read for us.”
For more information,
contact Kathy Dulisse at
410-626-2530 or
-Babak Zarin (A11)
September 18 Sunday Afternoon Tour. Art
Educator Lucinda Edinberg will lead a tour of
the “Art of Our Time” exhibition at 3 p.m.
September 21 Lecture. The “Art of Our
Time” curator, Emily Stamey, will give a lecture
titled “Go Figure” at 7:30 p.m.
October 5 Seminar. Artist Ebby Malmgren and
St. John’s tutor David Townsend will lead an
exhibition-related seminar, “To Look, To See” at
7 p.m. Space is limited. Registration is required.
Call 410-626-2556 to register.
October 6 Book Club. Join members of the
Mitchell Gallery Book Club for a tour of
“Art of Our Time,” followed by a discussion
from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. The readings are:
“Renascence” and “The Ballad of the
Harp-Weaver” by Edna St. Vincent Millay;“Red
Wheelbarrow” by William Carlos Williams;
“Howl” (Part 1) by Allen Ginsberg; “Superman”
(lyrics) by the musical group, Five for Fighting.
These poems and lyrics may be found on the
Internet. Registration is required. Contact
Kathy Dulisse at 410-626-2530 or
October 12 Art Express. Art Educator
Lucinda Edinberg will give a lunchtime gallery
talk on the “Art of Our Time” exhibition from
12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Juice and sodas will be
provided.
“Knights, Crooks and Heroes: The Art of American Illustration”October 27 – December 15
October 30 Opening Reception & Family
Program. Art Educator Lucinda Edinberg will
lead a tour of the “Knights, Crooks, and
Heroes” exhibition, followed by a hands-on
workshop, from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
TRADITIONS: WALTZ THIS WAY
For many students, being a Johnnie has just as much to do
with dancing as it does with the Program works. After all,
the end of another week of volleying arguments and battling
lofty concepts in the classroom is just one more occasion to
celebrate—on the dance floor.
It’s a tradition in the purest sense of the word; dance majors
or paid instructors are unlikely to be found. Instead students
have been passing down their toe-tapping know-how from
one generation to the next via student-led introductory
swing classes, impromptu late-night gatherings, and of
course, weekend “waltz parties,” where the swing dancing
Visit us on the Web At www.stjohnscollege.edu,
you can find detailed
information on college
events and educational
programs, download a
walking tour of campus,
and get directions, maps,
and general college news.
Visit the Graduate Institute
page to learn more about
the college’s Master of Arts
in Liberal Arts program.
Find out which books are
on the college’s reading list.
Preview Mitchell Gallery
exhibitions. Check the
operating hours for the
Greenfield Library and the
college bookstore, both
open to the public.
St. John’s College also
makes many of its facilities
available for rent for
weddings and other
special events.
Robert Henri, Gregorita with the Santa Clara Bowl, 1917, oil on
canvas. Collection of the Ulrich Museum of Art, Wichita State
University, Wichita. Gift of Mr. Arthur Kincade in memory of his
wife, Josephine Kincade.
November 1 Collectors Program Discussion.
Collectors Richard Kelly and Robert Horvath
will discuss their respective collections at
7:30 p.m.
November 13 Sunday Afternoon Tour. Art
Educator Lucinda Edinberg will lead a tour of
the “Knights, Crooks, and Heroes” exhibition
at 3 p.m.
November 17 Book Club. Join members of
the Mitchell Gallery Book Club for a tour of
“Knights, Crooks, and Heroes,” followed by a
discussion of a related book, from 2:30 to
4:30 p.m. Registration is required. Contact
Kathy Dulisse at 410-626-2530 or
Special EventOctober 18 “The History of Music in
Annapolis.” A panel of distinguished musicians
and historians will discuss the history of
secular music in Annapolis over the past 300
years. This special lecture in the Maryland
History Lecture Series is sponsored by the
Anne Arundel County Trust for Preservation,
Friends of St. John’s College, and the Annapolis
Symphony Orchestra in celebration of the
ASO’s 50th Anniversary. “The History of
Music in Annapolis” will be held in the Francis
Scott Key Auditorium, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. with
reception to follow. Admission is free.
For further information on this lecture or the
Maryland History Lecture Series, which will
resume in the spring, contact Molly Burnett at
410-626-2881 or molly. [email protected].
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and waltzing is sometimes graciously paired with a fizzy glass
of champagne.
At the beginning of the year, freshmen in particular flock to
the introductory dance classes held in the mirror-lined
dance studio to learn basic steps and meet fellow students.
Throughout the year, dance classes for all skill levels are the
perfect getaway for bookworms looking to relax and try out
different styles, from the swinging Charleston and Lindy Hop
to the sultry tango.
Wearing everything from formal wear to flip-flops, Johnnies
strut their stuff at waltz parties, and even pair up with male
and female Midshipmen who attend from the nearby Naval
Academy. For a twist, themed waltz parties often include an
Oktoberfest polka contest, a
50s-style sock hop, and a
costumed Halloween dance.
By spring, following the
croquet match between the
U.S. Naval Academy and
St. John’s College, there is the
much-beloved Spring Cotillion.
A mixture of breezy swing
dancing and whirling waltzes.
The Spring Cotillion is just one
of the many ways that Johnnies
keep their proud tradition of dance alive.
—Laurent Merceron (A08)
Howard Pyle (1853-1911) Dead Men Tell no Tales, 1899. Oil on
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