Ithaca College Events Nov. 7–13

By Dave Maley, November 5, 2019
All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

THURSDAY, NOV. 7
CELEBRATION

17th Annual Veterans Day Celebration, featuring a keynote address by Michael Howze, a U.S. Army veteran of the Persian Gulf War who is currently a master sergeant in the Air National Guard; noon, Ford Hall, Whalen Center.

MUSIC
“An American Songbook,” featuring works by John Musto with Muster on piano and soprano Amy Burton; 8:15 p.m., Ford Hall, Whalen Center.

THEATRE
Ithaca College Theatre production of “Sister Act,” the musical comedy about a lounge singer who witnesses a murder and is put into protective custody at a convent; 8 p.m., Hoerner Theatre, Dillingham Center (admission charged, tickets at tickets.ithaca.edu).

FRIDAY, NOV. 8
MUSIC

Family Weekend School of Music Ensemble Showcase, featuring the Madrigal Singers, Jazz Vocal Ensemble and Orchestra; 7 p.m., Ford Hall, Whalen Center.

One World Concert, featuring musical and dancing acts celebrating cultures from throughout the world; 7 p.m., Emerson Suites, Campus Center.

THEATRE
Ithaca College Theatre production of “Sister Act,” the musical comedy about a lounge singer who witnesses a murder and is put into protective custody at a convent; 8 p.m., Hoerner Theatre, Dillingham Center (admission charged, tickets at tickets.ithaca.edu).

SATURDAY, NOV. 9
THEATRE

Ithaca College Theatre production of “Sister Act,” the musical comedy about a lounge singer who witnesses a murder and is put into protective custody at a convent; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Hoerner Theatre, Dillingham Center (admission charged, tickets at tickets.ithaca.edu).

SUNDAY, NOV. 10
MUSIC

Concert by the Trumpet Guild and Trombone Troupe; 3 p.m., Ford Hall, Whalen Center.

MONDAY, NOV. 11
MUSIC

Pianist Charis Dimaras and School of Music students and alumni performing Beethoven sonatas in honor of the composer’s 250th birthday celebration; 7 p.m., Hockett Family Recital Hall, Whalen Center.

SCREENING
Showing of “Suppressed: The Fight to Vote,” a documentary highlighting voter suppression in the 2018 midterm election, followed by a Q&A with Jim Miller, executive director of Brave New Films; 7:30 p.m., Textor 101.

TUESDAY, NOV. 12
LECTURE

“From Spirituality to Activism: Healing a Broken World,” a talk by Omid Safi, a Muslim public intellectual deeply committed to the intertwined path of love and justice for all; 7 p.m., Emerson Suites, Campus Center.

MUSIC
Faculty oboe recital by Jacob Walsh; 8:15 p.m., Hockett Family Recital Hall, Whalen Center.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13
LECTURE

“Game On: Sports Confronts the Climate Crisis,” a talk on how climate change harms athletic health and performance by Sandra Steingraber, distinguished scholar in residence; 6:30 p.m., Textor 102.