World-renowned conductor to lead Central College ensemble
Frank L. Battisti, world-renowned wind ensemble conductor and music educator, will be in residence at Central College Feb. 23 – March 1.
Frank L. Battisti, world-renowned wind ensemble conductor and music educator, will be in residence at Central College Feb. 23 – March 1.
The first two weekends of December are filled with concerts, from Handel’s “Messiah” and A Cappella Choir classics to jazz combos and carols with a Caribbean twist.
Former auto industry executive and crisis communications expert Jason Vines, a 1982 Central College graduate, returns to campus Dec. 10-11 as part of a promotional tour for his new book.
Gabriel Espinosa, associate professor of music at Central College and acclaimed jazz musician, will perform a concert to celebrate the release of his new CD, “Samba Little Samba.”
On Oct. 22, the lunch menu at Central College will center on locally raised meat and produce. The All Iowa Day meal will be served in the Central Market from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
A dedication ceremony will be held for the Helen Jean Hislop Center, commemorating Hislop’s years of service in the field of physical therapy.
October 21-24 is Fair Trade Week in Pella, with events planned Tuesday through Thursday to highlight fair trade and social sustainability in a globalized economy.
World-renowned scientist Ronald Phillips will speak at 11 a.m. Oct. 15.
Central College faculty and students will come together in a different setting from the classroom at 7 p.m. Oct. 10. In Central’s Upper Chapel, college President Mark Putnam, along with several faculty colleagues, will perform in song, comedy, lip-syncing and other hidden talents.
“The Game’s Afoot” (or “Holmes for the Holidays”) will run Oct. 1-4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Pella Opera House, presented by Central College’s department of theatre.
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