Upcoming events at Colby-Sawyer

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Kearsarge Region Energy and Environmental Expo

Saturday, April 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Mercer Gym, Mercer Hall.

Learn about renewable energy, energy efficiency and earth-friendly living from regional and local experts. For more information, contact New London Energy Committee Chair Jamie Hess at (802) 291.3939 or [email protected] Free.

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Discussion on Investigate Poetry

Tuesday, April 10, 5 p.m. in the Archives Reading Room, Susan Colgate Cleveland Library/Learning Center

The Cultural Events Committee presents award-winning poet, journalist and Distinguished Writer in Residence at NYU Eliza Griswold for a discussion on how poetry can address and draw attention to world crises and social justice issues. For more information, contact Connor Delaney at [email protected] or 526-3741. Free.

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Faculty Colloquium Series: Bert Yarborough

Wednesday, April 11, 4 p.m. in the Niblack Black Box Theater, Center for Art + Design

The Cultural Events Committee presents Professor of Fine and Performing Arts Bert Yarborough for a discussion of his retrospective “Mini-Retro: Court No Horning.” Currently on display in the William H. and Sonja Carlson Davidow ’56 Art Gallery, the retrospective spans Professor Yarborough’s career from 1969 to 2018 and features small works, sketchbooks and studio ephemera. For more information, contact Connor Delaney at [email protected] or 526.3741. Free.

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Juried Student Art Exhibition

Through Wednesday, April 11, in the Mugar Art Gallery, Sawyer Fine Arts Center

The Fine and Performing Arts Department hosts the Annual Gladys Greenbaum Meyers Juried Art Exhibition featuring students’ work in ceramics, drawing, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, watercolor and mixed media selected by faculty based on expressive and technical qualities. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, contact Professor Bert Yarborough at [email protected] or 526-3459. Free.

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Spring Dance Ensemble ‘Rhapsody’

Friday, April 13, 7 p.m. in the Sawyer Theater, Sawyer Fine Arts Center

Join Colby-Sawyer’s finest dancers for a two-act evening of dance featuring original choreography in genres ranging from classical ballet and jazz to contemporary and modern. Tickets are available at colby-sawyer.edu/tickets or through the Sawyer Center Box Office at 526.3670 or [email protected]. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children/students, or free with a Colby-Sawyer ID.

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N.H. Clothesline Project

Sunday, April 15, through Friday, April 20, in Mercer Gym, Mercer Hall

The 23rd Annual N.H. Clothesline Project, a display of T-shirts created by violence survivors and their loved ones, demonstrates the impact of sexual, domestic and mental abuse. The display is open Sunday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and weeknights from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, contact Donna Brennan at 526.3675 or [email protected] Free.

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Susan Colby Colgate Scholars’ Symposium

Tuesday, April 17, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Various Campus Locations

The Colby-Sawyer community celebrates students’ commitment to scholarship at the annual symposium featuring interdisciplinary Capstone projects and undergraduate presentations. The symposium schedule will be available in early April at colby-sawyer.edu/events Free.

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Opening Reception: Senior Art Exhibition

Friday, April 20, 5 p.m. in the Mugar Art Gallery, Sawyer Fine Arts Center

Celebrate senior art majors’ work in ceramics, drawing, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, watercolor and mixed media. The exhibition will remain open through Friday, May 4. For more information, contact Professor Bert Yarborough at [email protected] or 526.3459. Free.

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Colby-Sawyer Singers Spring Concert

Friday, April 20, 7:30 p.m. in the Sawyer Theater, Sawyer Fine Arts Center

The popular student and community ensemble presents an evening of folk song favorites, obscure Americana, classic show tunes and more. For more information, contact Aaron Jones at [email protected] Free.

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Step Afrika! Performance

Wednesday, April 25, 7:30 p.m. in the Sawyer Theater, Sawyer Fine Arts Center

As one of the Top 10 African-American dance companies in the United States, Step Afrika! integrates African and African-American dance styles, songs, storytelling, humor and audience participation to promote teamwork, academic achievement and cross-cultural understanding among young people. Co-sponsored by the Cultural Events Committee and the Campus Activity Board. For more information, contact Connor Delaney at [email protected] or 526.3741. Free.

Through May 5

Faculty Art Exhibition

Through Saturday, May 5, in the Davidow Gallery, Center for Art + Design

Enjoy faculty works in ceramics, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture, and celebrate this year’s featured artist, Professor Bert Yarborough, who is leaving academia at the end of the spring semester to return to his studio practice. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, contact Professor Yarborough at [email protected] or 526.3459. Free.