You don't have to be a student to enjoy cultural arts at Wesleyan. The college sponsors a wide variety of enrichment events from lectures and book signings to theatre and musical events to incredible art exhibitions. Most are free and all are open to members of the community! So, join us for some of the following upcoming events at Wesleyan College:
MARCH 2010
Junior Day
March 1, 2010 10AM-3PM
Wesleyan College, Macon, GA 31210
Junior Day is open to any high school junior (and her family) interested in beginning a college search at Wesleyan. This free, one-day event will introduce you to Wesleyan campus life and our admission process. For more information, call 478.757.5206. RSVP online!
Lecture: Corporate (eCo)nscience
Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 11:15 AM.
Jami Buck, Senior Manager of Corporate Responsibility for Cox Enterprises in Atlanta, will discuss corporate environmental responsibility. Find out what this highly successful corporate citizen is doing to Go Green. Wesleyan College, Taylor Hall Peyton Anderson Amphitheater, 4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, Georgia 31210. Free and open to the public. (478) 757-5134.
Laura Nocciero, Pianist
March 17, 2010 at 7:30PM
Wesleyan College, Olive Swann Porter Building
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon GA 31210
Presented by the Macon Concert Association in Burden Parlor. $80 season tickets for four concerts or each concert $20. Limited seating. For tickets and information call (478) 743-6940.
Wesleyan Art Students’ Exhibition
March 17 – April 18, 2010
Opening reception: Wednesday March 17, 2010; 6–7:30 PM.
Cowles Myles Collier East Gallery
Porter Fine Arts Building, Wesleyan College
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon GA 31210
Gallery hours: M-F 10AM-12PM & 12:30-5PM
Group exhibition of Wesleyan College art students’ work in drawing, painting, ceramics, and photography.
Free and open to the public. (478) 757-5189
9th Annual Georgia Undergraduate Art History Forum
Sponsored by The Georgia Undergraduate Art History Consortium
Friday, March 19, 2010; 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Olive Swann Porter Building, Trice Conference Rooms A & B, Burden Parlor
Wesleyan College, 4760 Forsyth Road, Macon GA 31210
11 AM Plenary lecture: Straight and without Deviation: The Mission of Saint Lucy as Told in Fresco by Altichiero, 1379-84, by Dr. Mary D. Edwards, Pratt Institute and School of Visual Arts, New York. (This lecture also will be given on March 18 at 6 PM in Murphey Art Building Rm 104.) Free and open to the public. 478-757-5189. Undergraduate art history students from six Georgia colleges and universities will present papers at this exciting one-day event. More information!
Cherry Blossom Ballroom Spectacular
Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 8PM
Wesleyan College, Porter Auditorium
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon GA 31210
Presented by American Ballroom Classic
and Dance Centre International Studios
Ballroom dance and Latin performances as seen on television. $100 per person. For ticket information, call (478) 743-9391 or visit: www.dancecentreballroom.com
Cherry Blossom Kaleidoscope of Cultures
Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 7PM
Wesleyan College, Porter Auditorium
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon GA 31210
Cultural performance by the festival's featured nations. Free event with Festival pin.
Jack Golden Environmental Show
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 10:30AM
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 10:30AM
Wesleyan College, Porter Auditorium
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon GA 31210
Recycling education and litter prevention assembly program for elementary students. Free Cherry Blossom Festival event. Call (478) 751-7412 for reservations.
Cherry Blossom Festival Grand Finale
Sunday, March 28, 2010 at 5PM
Wesleyan College Great Lawn.
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Bring a picnic and blanket and enjoy the closing celebration of the 2010 Cherry Blossom Festival with live entertainment, family activities, and fireworks. Free and open to the public. (478) 757-5134
APRIL 2010
Lecture: Financial Planning Tips
Thursday, April 1, 2010 at 11:15 AM.
Sherri Goss, Senior Vice President with Rosenberg Financial Group in Middle Georgia, will share her experience as a professional financial planner and offer tips to students for financial independence.
Wesleyan College, Porter Gymnasium, 4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, Georgia 31210.
Free and open to the public. (478) 757-5134.
Wesleyan Market
Saturday, April 10, 2010 9AM-1PM
Wesleyan College, Front Campus
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon GA
Held monthly, this fun community event features a variety of locally grown and produced items ranging from flowers and organic fruits and vegetables to baked goods. Music, fun & educational events also offered. Free and open to the public. (478) 757-5233
Easter Sunrise Services
Sunday, April 4, 2010 (6:30am or sunrise)
Wesleyan College Great Lawn
An interdenominational worship service organized by five area churches. If rain occurs, the event will be held in Porter Auditorium. Free and open to the public. (478) 757-4023.
Pioneer Weekend
April 9-10, 2010
Wesleyan College, Macon, GA 31210
Pioneer Weekend is an event open to all admitted students considering attendance at Wesleyan the following fall semester. This free, overnight event is packed with sessions and activities designed to introduce prospective students to Wesleyan students and traditions, plus academic and student life resources and opportunities. For more information, call 478.757.5206. RSVP online!
Faculty Recital: Dr. Michael McGhee,
Wesleyan College Organist and Assistant Professor of Music
Sunday April 11, 2010 at 4PM
Wesleyan College Porter Auditorium
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Free and open to the public. 478-757-5259
Admission Office Open Saturday
Saturday, April 17, 2010 9AM -2PM
During our Open Saturday event, the Office of Admission welcomes prospective students from all stages of the college search process. Visitors meet with an admission counselor and are given a tour of campus to participate in activities designed to introduce the strengths of Wesleyan. For more information, call 478.757.5206.
Alumnae Weekend
April 16, 17, & 18, 2010
Wesleyan College, Macon, GA 31210
Campus-wide events scheduled. Alumnae from around the world return to campus to celebrate sisterhood and to welcome the graduating class to their new alumnae status.
Senior Voice Recital
Featuring Kathryn Quirk, soprano
Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 7 PM
Wesleyan College, Olive Swan Porter Building, Burden Parlor
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Free and open to the public; (478) 757-5259.
Wesleyan’s Annual Spring Recital
Monday, April 19, 2010 at 7PM
Wesleyan College Porter Auditorium
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Featuring Wesleyan Music Students. Free admission and open to the public. (478) 757-5259.
Senior Studio Art Majors’ Exhibition
Thursday April 22 – May 15, 2010
Opening reception Thursday April 22, 2010; 6–7:30 PM.
Cowles Myles Collier East Gallery
Porter Fine Arts Building, Wesleyan College
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon GA 31210
Gallery hours: M-F 10AM-12PM & 12:30-5PM
Group exhibition of Wesleyan senior students majoring in studio art
Free and open to the public. 478-757-5189.
Macon Symphony Orchestra Masterworks #4 “Maestro’s Magic”
Saturday April 24, 2010; 7:30 PM
Wesleyan College Porter Fine Arts Building, Auditorium
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
27 Years of Maestro Gnam’s Magic including selections by Strauss, Saint-Saens and Respighi.
For information and tickets please call 301-5300 or see www.maconsymphony.com
Senior Voice Recital
Featuring Hannah Gibson, mezzo-soprano
Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 7PM
Wesleyan College, Olive Swan Porter Building, Burden Parlor
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Free and open to the public. (478) 757-5259
New Directions: Student-Directed One-Act Plays
April 29, 30, May 1, 2010; all shows at 8PM.
Wesleyan College, Grassmann-Porter Studio Theatre
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
New Directions includes several short plays directed by advanced theatre students, in some of our most exciting offerings of the year. Titles to be announced. May contain adult language.
$8 full price, $4 students, alumnae, and senior citizens. Reservations recommended; seating is limited. For tickets and information, call (478) 757-5259 or email to: theatre@wesleyancollege.edu
MAY 2010
Wesleyan Market
Saturday, May 8, 2010 9AM-1PM
Wesleyan College, Front Campus
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon GA
Held monthly, this fun community event features a variety of locally grown and produced items ranging from flowers and organic fruits and vegetables to baked goods. Music, fun & educational events also offered. Free and open to the public. (478) 757-5233.
Wesleyan’s Annual Spring Concert
Sunday, May 2, 2010 at 4 PM
Wesleyan College Porter Auditorium
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
A celebrated annual concert featuring offerings by the Wesleyan Concert Choir and the Wesleyannes. Free admission and open to the public. (478) 757-5259.
2010 Commencement Ceremonies
Friday, May 14, 2010. Marker ceremony at Old Wesleyan campus site located in downtown Macon is followed by Baccalaureate at Mulberry Street United Methodist Church.
Commencement Exercises: Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 10AM.
Wesleyan College Porter Auditorium.
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon GA 31210
Speaker to be announced. (478) 757-5134.
JUNE 2010
Wesleyan Market
Saturday, June 12, 2010 9AM-1PM
Wesleyan College, Front Campus
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon GA
Held monthly, this fun community event features a variety of locally grown and produced items ranging from flowers and organic fruits and vegetables to baked goods. Music, fun & educational events also offered. Free and open to the public. (478) 757-5233.
JULY 2010
Wesleyan Market
Saturday, July 10, 2010 9AM-1PM
Wesleyan College, Front Campus
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon GA
Held monthly, this fun community event features a variety of locally grown and produced items ranging from flowers and organic fruits and vegetables to baked goods. Music, fun & educational events also offered. Free and open to the public. (478) 757-5233.
AUGUST 2010
Wesleyan Market
Saturday, August 14, 2010 9AM-1PM
Wesleyan College, Front Campus
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon GA
Held monthly, this fun community event features a variety of locally grown and produced items ranging from flowers and organic fruits and vegetables to baked goods. Music, fun & educational events also offered. Free and open to the public. (478) 757-5233.
For additional media information about these or any Wesleyan event, contact Susan Welsh, Director of Communications, Wesleyan College: 478.757.5137. communications@wesleyancollege.edu.
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