BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//łÔąĎÍ·Ěő Events - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:/events X-WR-CALDESC:Events for łÔąĎÍ·Ěő Events REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T191500 DTSTAMP:20260614T171034 CREATED:20241001T134723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T134723Z UID:10069915-1728324000-1728328500@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:Book Discussion Group - "The Other Side" by Juan Pablo Villalobos DESCRIPTION:BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP – “THE OTHER SIDE: STORIES OF CENTRAL AMERICAN TEEN REFUGEES WHO DREAM OF CROSSING THE BORDER” BY JUAN PABLO VILLALOBOS: To sign up\, visit the libraries or the Gallery\, or contact Andrea Zimmermann\, Librarian: zimmermanna@wcsu.edu or Sarah Anderson Lock\, Gallery Curator: locks@wcsu.edu \nA limited number of copies of the book are available at the Haas and Young libraries. (Supplemental readings: “Solito” by Javier Zamora; “Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Mestiza” by Gloria Anzaldua.) \nArt Exhibit Viewing / Book Discussion\nMonday\, Oct 7\, 2024\, 6 – 7:15 p.m.\nView the exhibit from 6 to 6:20 p.m.\, then discuss the book(s).\nRefreshments included! \nIn conjunction with the current gallery exhibit:\nLisa Elmaleh: Tierra Prometida / Jessica Wolff: The New Mestiza\nTwo Photographers Depict Stories of Migration and Immigration\nOn view through October 13\, 2024 \nThe Gallery at VPAC\, Westside Campus\nTue-Fri noon-4 p.m.\, Sat-Sun 1-4 p.m. \nThis program is co-presented by łÔąĎÍ·Ěő libraries and the Department of Art.\nThe exhibition is made possible through a grant from the Office of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion URL:/events/calendar/book-discussion-group-the-other-side-by-juan-pablo-villalobos/ LOCATION:Art Gallery\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT CATEGORIES:Art,Visual & Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2023/09/VPAC.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T120000 DTSTAMP:20260614T171034 CREATED:20241001T131630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T131630Z UID:10069917-1728471600-1728475200@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:Visiting Artist Lecture - Jon Sideriadis DESCRIPTION:VISITING ARTIST LECTURE WITH JON SIDERIADIS\, ILLUSTRATOR: Wednesday\, Oct. 9\, 2024\, 11 a.m.\, Visual & Performing Arts Center\, Room 144\, Westside campus. Free & open to the public. Limited seating available – RSVP required at www.eventbrite.com/e/visiting-artist-lecture-jon-sideriadis-illustrator-tickets-938810496467 \nJon Sideriadis is an award-winning illustrator\, author\, and educator; a creator of fantasy art and world-building. From 2018 through 2023\, he was Coordinator and Professor of the Illustration Program at the University of New Haven. Previously\, he taught at several universities and colleges\, including UCONN and Hartford Art School. He has also taught world-building and art history in Rhodes\, Greece\, and has lectured and held workshops throughout the East Coast. Currently\, he is an adjunct professor at Tunxis Community College\, allowing for more time in his studio. \nJon’s work has been published in film\, television\, video games\, novels\, comics\, album art\, board games\, and trading cards. As an in-house and freelance illustrator\, Jon has worked with many clients\, including Hasbro\, Dwarven Forge\, Goodman Games\, and Hit Point Press. He has also worked in Hollywood as a creature-effects artist and sculptor on feature films including Godzilla and Underworld Evolution. His artwork has been shown in solo and group exhibitions throughout the country\, and he is a frequent guest of honor at illustration conventions. \nJon is the author and illustrator of an original mythology series called Astromythos\, and he is currently completing the second book in the series. He has also written and illustrated a fifth-edition D&D adventure book\, published by Hit Point Press\, called Lair of the Spider Lord. Jon received his B.F.A. in illustration from Rhode Island School of Design\, and his M.F.A. in Illustration from Hartford Art School. @jonsideriadis URL:/events/calendar/visiting-artist-lecture-jon-sideriadis/ LOCATION:Visual & Performing Arts Center\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06811 CATEGORIES:Art,Visual & Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2023/10/Dept-of-Art-generic-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T223000 DTSTAMP:20260614T171034 CREATED:20240925T182024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T182024Z UID:10069871-1728504000-1728513000@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:Legally Blonde The Musical - Student Previews DESCRIPTION:LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL – STUDENT PREVIEWS: A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie\, “Legally Blonde The Musical” follows the transformation of Elle Woods from sorority girl to Harvard law student\, tackling stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances\, this musical is so much fun\, it should be illegal! At 8 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday\, Oct.. 9 and 10\, in the MainStage Theatre of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus. Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/legally-blonde-the-musical-tickets-925331901627? \nNo refunds are permitted; all sales are final. Please note that tickets are subject to a higher price at the box office. Purchase tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/student-previews-legally-blonde-the-musical-tickets-1003190899987 or at the VPAC box office. URL:/events/calendar/legally-blonde-the-musical-student-previews/2024-10-09/ LOCATION:MainStage Theatre\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT CATEGORIES:Theater,Theatre,Visual & Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2024/09/Legally-Blonde_500x300.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T223000 DTSTAMP:20260614T171034 CREATED:20240925T182024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T182024Z UID:10069872-1728590400-1728599400@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:Legally Blonde The Musical - Student Previews DESCRIPTION:LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL – STUDENT PREVIEWS: A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie\, “Legally Blonde The Musical” follows the transformation of Elle Woods from sorority girl to Harvard law student\, tackling stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances\, this musical is so much fun\, it should be illegal! At 8 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday\, Oct.. 9 and 10\, in the MainStage Theatre of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus. Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/legally-blonde-the-musical-tickets-925331901627? \nNo refunds are permitted; all sales are final. Please note that tickets are subject to a higher price at the box office. Purchase tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/student-previews-legally-blonde-the-musical-tickets-1003190899987 or at the VPAC box office. URL:/events/calendar/legally-blonde-the-musical-student-previews/2024-10-10/ LOCATION:MainStage Theatre\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT CATEGORIES:Theater,Theatre,Visual & Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2024/09/Legally-Blonde_500x300.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T223000 DTSTAMP:20260614T171034 CREATED:20240917T132301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T132325Z UID:10069804-1728763200-1728772200@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:Legally Blonde The Musical DESCRIPTION:LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL: A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie\, “Legally Blonde The Musical” follows the transformation of Elle Woods from sorority girl to Harvard law student\, tackling stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances\, this musical is so much fun\, it should be illegal! At 8 p.m. on Friday\, Oct. 11; 2 and 8 p.m. on Saturday\, Oct. 12; 2 p.m. on Sunday\, Oct. 13; 8 p.m. on Friday\, Oct. 18; 2 and 8 p.m. on Saturday\, Oct. 19; and 2 p.m. on Sunday\, Oct. 20\, in the MainStage Theatre of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus. Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/legally-blonde-the-musical-tickets-925331901627? \nNo refunds are permitted; all sales are final. Please note that tickets are subject to a higher price at the box office. Purchase tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/legally-blonde-the-musical-tickets-925331901627? or at the VPAC box office. \n  URL:/events/calendar/legally-blonde-the-musical-3/2024-10-12/ LOCATION:MainStage Theatre\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT CATEGORIES:Theatre,Visual & Performing Arts,WOW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2024/09/Legally-Blonde_500x300.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T163000 DTSTAMP:20260614T171034 CREATED:20240917T132301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T132325Z UID:10067814-1728828000-1728837000@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:Legally Blonde The Musical DESCRIPTION:LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL: A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie\, “Legally Blonde The Musical” follows the transformation of Elle Woods from sorority girl to Harvard law student\, tackling stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances\, this musical is so much fun\, it should be illegal! At 8 p.m. on Friday\, Oct. 11; 2 and 8 p.m. on Saturday\, Oct. 12; 2 p.m. on Sunday\, Oct. 13; 8 p.m. on Friday\, Oct. 18; 2 and 8 p.m. on Saturday\, Oct. 19; and 2 p.m. on Sunday\, Oct. 20\, in the MainStage Theatre of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus. Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/legally-blonde-the-musical-tickets-925331901627? \nNo refunds are permitted; all sales are final. Please note that tickets are subject to a higher price at the box office. Purchase tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/legally-blonde-the-musical-tickets-925331901627? or at the VPAC box office. \n  URL:/events/calendar/legally-blonde-the-musical-3/2024-10-13/ LOCATION:MainStage Theatre\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT CATEGORIES:Theatre,Visual & Performing Arts,WOW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2024/09/Legally-Blonde_500x300.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T210000 DTSTAMP:20260614T171034 CREATED:20240911T174658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T163825Z UID:10069799-1729278000-1729285200@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:Sip and Sketch DESCRIPTION:SIP & SKETCH: Enjoy a creative and entertaining evening combining drawing from a live model with music\, wine\, and light refreshments. Guided by an experienced artist\, this event is open to participants of all levels and backgrounds\, from the seasoned to the beginner\, to participate in a shared art experience in a fun and relaxed studio environment.\nThis event will be from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Drawing Studio\, room 241 of the Visual & Performing Arts Center\, 43 Lake Ave Extension Danbury\, CT 06810. Basic drawing materials are provided and you are welcome to bring your own. Ages 21-plus\, please. \nGet tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/sip-sketch-tickets-938930685957 URL:/events/calendar/sip-sketch-sculpt-paint/ LOCATION:Drawing Studio\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT CATEGORIES:Art,Visual & Performing Arts,WOW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2023/10/Dept-of-Art-generic-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T120000 DTSTAMP:20260614T171034 CREATED:20241001T131247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T174352Z UID:10069918-1729681200-1729684800@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:Visiting Artist Lecture - Cheryl Mukherji DESCRIPTION:VISITING ARTIST LECTURE WITH CHERYL MUKHERJI – INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTIST: Wed\, Oct 23\, 2024\, 11 a.m.\, Visual & Performing Arts Center\, Room 144\, Westside campus. Free & open to the public.  Limited seating available – RSVP required at www.eventbrite.com/e/visiting-artist-lecture-cheryl-mukherji-interdisciplinary-artist-tickets-950996274457 \nCheryl Mukherji is an Indian visual artist and writer based in Brooklyn\, New York. In 2020\, she received her M.F.A. in Advanced Photographic Studies from ICP-Bard College\, New York\, where she was also a recipient of the Director’s Fellowship. In her work\, Cheryl explores the idea of origin and inheritance\, which is embedded in the figure of her mother and her presence in the family photo album. She incorporates photography\, text\, video\, and printmaking in her works\, some expanding to installations. \nCheryl is the 2024 Workspace Artist-in-Residence at Penumbra Foundation\, NYC. In 2023\, she received the highest award for the 97th Annual at the Print Center\, Philadelphia. In 2022\, she was a finalist in the Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition at the National Portrait Gallery\, Smithsonian. Previously held residencies include Stoneleaf Retreat in 2023\, Center for Photography at Woodstock in 2022\, and Baxter Street at Camera Club of New York in 2021. \nCheryl’s work was exhibited last year at The Gallery at łÔąĎÍ·Ěő\, where she was also a panel member for an artists’ talk. Her work has been shown in many solo and group exhibitions in the U.S. at the Museum of the City of New York\, Brooklyn Museum\, Printed Matter\, The Print Center\, International Center of Photography\, Museum of Moving Image\, National Portrait Gallery\, and Minnesota Museum of American Art. Her work has also been shown in the United Kingdom at Huxley-Parlour Gallery and Format Photo Festival. Cheryl’s works are in collections at the Harvard Art Museums and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. @cherylmukherji \n  URL:/events/calendar/visiting-artist-lecture-cheryl-mukherji/ LOCATION:VPAC Room 144\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT CATEGORIES:Art,Lectures,Visual & Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2023/10/Dept-of-Art-generic-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T143000 DTSTAMP:20260614T171034 CREATED:20240913T151102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T151102Z UID:10069786-1729947600-1729953000@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:Oktoberfest Jazz DESCRIPTION:OKTOBERFEST JAZZ: łÔąĎÍ·Ěő’s outstanding large jazz ensembles take center stage in this presentation of big band classics. Featuring the Vocal Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Will Gorman\, the Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Jamie Begian and the Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Jimmy Greene. At 1 p.m. in the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall in the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus. Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/oktoberfest-jazz-tickets-924311168587 URL:/events/calendar/oktoberfest-jazz-4/ LOCATION:Veronica Hagman Concert Hall\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT CATEGORIES:Music,Music,Visual & Performing Arts,WOW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2024/09/Music-Events.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Music":MAILTO:piechotal@wcsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T223000 DTSTAMP:20260614T171034 CREATED:20240905T134247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T134247Z UID:10067806-1730314800-1730327400@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:Angels in America Part Two: Perestroika - Student Previews DESCRIPTION:ANGELS IN AMERICA PART TWO – PERESTROIKA – STUDENT PREVIEWS: Following the success of our Fall 2023 production of “Angels in America\, Part One\,” part two of Tony Kushner’s epic tale of homosexuality\, politics and religion in 1980’s New York explores relationships\, friendships and loss as the AIDS epidemic worsens. Tony Kushner’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning drama Angels in America is one of the great American plays of this past century. At 7 p.m. on Wednesday\, Oct. 30\, and Thursday\, Oct. 21\, in the Studio Theatre in the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus. Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/student-previews-angels-in-america-part-two-perestroika-tickets-1003194901957? URL:/events/calendar/angels-in-america-part-two-perestroika-student-previews/2024-10-30/ LOCATION:Visual & Performing Arts Center\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06811 CATEGORIES:Theatre,Visual & Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2024/09/Angels-in-America_500x300.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T223000 DTSTAMP:20260614T171034 CREATED:20240905T134247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T134247Z UID:10067807-1730401200-1730413800@www.wcsu.edu SUMMARY:Angels in America Part Two: Perestroika - Student Previews DESCRIPTION:ANGELS IN AMERICA PART TWO – PERESTROIKA – STUDENT PREVIEWS: Following the success of our Fall 2023 production of “Angels in America\, Part One\,” part two of Tony Kushner’s epic tale of homosexuality\, politics and religion in 1980’s New York explores relationships\, friendships and loss as the AIDS epidemic worsens. Tony Kushner’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning drama Angels in America is one of the great American plays of this past century. At 7 p.m. on Wednesday\, Oct. 30\, and Thursday\, Oct. 21\, in the Studio Theatre in the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus. Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/student-previews-angels-in-america-part-two-perestroika-tickets-1003194901957? URL:/events/calendar/angels-in-america-part-two-perestroika-student-previews/2024-10-31/ LOCATION:Visual & Performing Arts Center\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06811 CATEGORIES:Theatre,Visual & Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2024/09/Angels-in-America_500x300.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR