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December Arts PreviewEvents, exhibits and news to enjoy this month at Amherst, plus a contest for readers both local and far away.
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'Tis the season to celebrate the start of the winter holidays, the end of the academic semester and Emily Dickinson's birthday! To that end... - Amherst's Choral Society performs a festival of lessons and carols, Dec. 3
- Five College students and the Amherst College Dance Ensemble present an evening of original works in performance, Dec. 8 & 9
- The Emily Dickinson Museum's birthday celebration features special tours and activities, and the poet's famous coconut cake, Dec. 9
- Music at Amherst presents its final concert of 2017 with The Tallis Scholars, Dec. 10
- The Common hosts its annual online Author Postcard Auction, through Dec. 10
- And the Mead hosts a closing reception for a fall exhibit, Dec. 14
Keep reading to learn more about these and additional Happenings Ahead, and to see a photo gallery from Amherst's production of Peer Gynt, a first-person essay by Senior Resident Artist Betsey Garand, and an interview with Professor Nicola Courtright. Finally, if you can figure out what Emily Dickinson is describing in the poem below, you'll be entered to win a poster from the Emily Dickinson Museum—a great gift for yourself or a loved one in time for the holidays!
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Amherst's Choral Society Vespers perform Dec. 3. Photo by David Le. | |
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The Common literary magazine's Annual Postcard Auction
Now through Dec. 10, online only
Bid for a chance to win a postcard from your favorite author, handwritten for you or a person of your choice. (Participating authors include George Saunders, Junot Díaz and Zadie Smith, to name a few.)
Performance Thesis by Joshua Ferrer '18E, Cello
Saturday, Dec. 2, 7 p.m., Buckley Recital Hall, Arms Music Center
Take in a cello honors thesis anchored by two monumental works written from places of darkness: Bach’s Suite No. 5 in C minor and Shostakovich’s Sonata for Cello and Piano. Choral Society Vespers
Sunday, Dec. 3, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Johnson Chapel
Experience a festival of lessons and carols performed by the Amherst College Choral Society, Flute Choir and guest musicians. New Works in Performance
Friday, Dec. 8, and Saturday, Dec. 9, 8 p.m., Holden Theater
Enjoy an evening of original works created by Amherst and Five College students. Emily Dickinson Birthday Celebration
Saturday, Dec. 9, 1–4 p.m., Emily Dickinson Museum
Celebrate Emily Dickinson's 187th birthday with a festive open house and a coconut cake made from the poet’s own recipe. Amherst Symphony Orchestra Performance
Saturday, Dec. 9, 7 p.m., Buckley Recital Hall, Arms Music Center
See the fourth concert of the ASO’s yearlong survey of American music with works by the early iconoclast Charles Ives as well as the modern minimalist master John Adams. M@A Chamber Series presents The Tallis Scholars (Sold Out)
Sunday, Dec. 10, 3 p.m., Buckley Recital Hall, Arms Music Center
Enjoy a performance by the award-winning vocal ensemble that specializes in performing a cappella sacred vocal music. Waiting list and free student rush tickets available. Study at the Mead! (For students)
Tuesday, Dec. 19–Thursday, Dec. 20, 9 a.m.–12 midnight, Mead Art Museum
Take advantage of the Mead's comfy chairs, ample outlets and inspiring setting during finals week. Snacks, activities and extra tables provided.
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Rotherwas Project 3, on view at the Mead. Photo by Takudzwa Tapfuma '17. | |
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Tell It Like It Is—or Could Be
On view through Dec. 31, Mead Art Museum
Large-scale color photography that seeks to tell stories about the past and the present that often have been elided from historical imagery
Home Away from Home: Russian Artists Abroad
On view through Dec. 31, Mead Art Museum
Works by artists who left the Soviet Union or its pre-Bolshevik predecessor, the Russian Empire, in search of personal or artistic freedom
Perspectives on Michael Mazur
On view through Dec. 31, Mead Art Museum
Paintings and prints by of one of the most distinguished artists to have graduated from Amherst
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Amherst's production of Peer Gynt. Photo by Takudzwa Tapfuma '17. | |
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Queen of Arts
With two prestigious grants, Professor Nicola Courtright explores how art and architecture elevated the queen's role in early modern France. Read more» In Pictures: Peer Gynt
Last month, Theater and Dance presented a visually compelling, contemporary adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s early play Peer Gynt, which explores an age-old question: What does it mean to know yourself? See the photo gallery» Series of Thought
In an essay penned for Issue 14 of The Common literary magazine, Amherst's senior resident artist Betsey Garand discusses her inspiration for creating prints. Read the essay»
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Emily Dickinson Museum poster, Winter, created by internationally acclaimed illustrator Penelope Dullaghan. Size: 18 x 24 in. |
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Enter to WinWhat is Emily Dickinson describing in the following poem?
I counted till they danced so Their slippers leaped the town – And then I took a pencil To note the rebels down – And then they grew so jolly I did resign the prig – And ten of my once stately toes Are marshalled for a jig!
E-mail your answer to artsmuse@amherst.edu by 11 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3, and you'll be entered to win the poster of Emily Dickinson pictured above. One randomly selected reader who submits the correct answer will be notified via email.
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