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:
JANUARY 2012
Wesleyan Academy for Lifelong Learning (WALL)
Registration for Spring semester, through January 10
Wesleyan College
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Non-credit, adult learning program with no tests, no grades, and no homework! Register now for Spring Semester 2012 to get the courses you want! www.wesleyancollege.edu/WALL. For more information: 478-757-5272 or lifelonglearning@wesleyancollege.edu.
175th Anniversary Wesleyan Treasures Exhibit
Art, artifacts, and archives
Through May 25
Wesleyan College
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Exhibition of Wesleyan Treasures. Gallery hours: Monday - Friday, 1-5 pm. All events are free and open to the public. (478) 757-5171.
Conductors Concert
Monday, January 16, 2PM
Wesleyan College, Porter Auditorium
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 3121
Including works by Beethoven, Brahms, Tchaikowsky, Mozart, Stravinsky,
and others. The orchestra is made up of professional musicians from
Middle Georgia. Director: Maestro Adrian Gnam, Assistant Professor at
Georgia Southern University and Conductor Emeritus of the Macon
Symphony Orchestra. Faculty includes: Dr. Gregory Pritchard (associate
director) Music Director of the Gwinnett Symphony Chamber Orchestra
and a former winner of both the first ICWC and the St. Petersburg
Philharmonic Workshop. Robert Gutter (associate director) Music
Director of the Philharmonia of Greensboro in North Carolina. Nadine
Whitney (choral director) Chair of the Music Department at Wesleyan
College. Free and open to the public. For information, call (478)
757-5171.
Kate Watson Visiting Artist Series: Dr. John Countryman
Lecture: Thursday, January 26, 11:15AM - Grassmann-Porter Studio Theatre, Porter Auditorium
"Learning - Informational or Transformational? The 'Art' of Neuroscience"
Conversation & Dessert Reception: 7PM - Burden Parlor, Olive Swann Porter Building
"Strange Bedfellows: Neuroscience and the Artist's Journey"
Wesleyan College
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Dr. Countryman is the Director of Theatre at Berry College. He has had a distinguished career in professional theatre and film as well as an award-winning career as a theatre professor. His new research explores the intersection of neuroscience and the arts. Sponsored by Kate Stickley Watson ’60. Both events are free and open to the public. For information, call 478-757-5259.
WOW! A Day for Macon
Saturday, January 28
Wesleyan College, Anderson Dining Hall
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Mass community-wide volunteer service initiative organized by Wesleyan's Lane Center for Community Engagement & Service. Volunteers will meet in the Anderson Dining Hall for a breakfast meeting and then depart in small groups to various project sites located throughout Macon. Community volunteers are welcome! For more information call (478) 757-3799.
FEBRUARY 2012
175th Anniversary Wesleyan Treasures Exhibit
Art, artifacts, and archives
Through May 25
Wesleyan College
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Exhibition of Wesleyan Treasures. Gallery hours: Monday - Friday, 1-5 pm. All events are free and open to the public. (478) 757-5171.
Wesleyan Art Students Exhibition
February 9 - March 2
Opening Reception: Thursday, February 9, 6 - 7:30PM
Wesleyan College, Frances P. and Dennie L. McCrary Gallery, Murphey Art Building
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Group exhibition of Wesleyan art students’ work in drawing, painting, ceramics and photography. Free and open to the public. 478-757-5189.
Panel Discussion: Wesleyan Colleges First Five African American Students
Saturday, February 16, 11:15AM
Wesleyan College, Peyton Anderson Amphitheater, Taylor Hall
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Discussion topic: Diversity and Race Relations Activity, conducted by Dr. Besagnie Sellers-White.For information, call (478) 757-3799.
Major Patsy Lightle – SC Law Enforcement Division (SLED)
Saturday, February 16, 11:15AM
Wesleyan College, Benson Room
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Major Lightle is responsible for the research and design of SLED’s adult and child sexual evidence collections kits which became models for other state law enforcement divisions. She also designed and implemented the DNA Forensic Laboratory, the Department of Child Fatalities, and the Vulnerable Adult Abuse Investigations Unit. She has received numerous awards during her career, including the highest civilian award given by the governor of South Carolina, The Order of the Palmetto.
Servant Leadership Award Ceremony and Gospel Concert
Saturday, February 25, 1:00PM
Wesleyan College, Peyton Anderson Amphitheater, Taylor Hall
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Reception to follow. For information, call (478) 757-3799.
Welcome to Wesleyan Weekend
Saturday and Sunday, February 25 and 26
Wesleyan College
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
An overnight event designed for Wesleyan alumnae to introduce high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to Wesleyan’s sisterhood, academic studies, scholarships, and leadership opportunities. Weekend activities include a campus tour, pep rally, worship service, and STUNT performances. For more information, call (478) 757-5139.
STUNT!
Saturday, February 25, 7PM
Wesleyan College, Porter Auditorium
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon,, GA 31210
Experience a favorite Wesleyan tradition! 2012 will be the 116th annual STUNT, a student-produced musical revue and competition for the coveted STUNT cup. Proceeds benefit scholarships. $5 general admission; tickets available at the door. 478-757-5216.
Pianist Bertrand Giraud
Monday, February 27, 7:30PM
Wesleyan College, Burden Parlor, Olive Swann Porter Building
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
The award-winning French pianist makes a return appearance. " …a sensitive and elegant performer with typical French versatility..." Presented by the Macon Concert Association. Season tickets $80 adults, $40 students; individual concert $25 adult, $15 student. Seating limited to 80 people. For information call 478-743-6940.
MARCH 2012
175th Anniversary Wesleyan Treasures Exhibit
Art, artifacts, and archives
Through May 25
Wesleyan College
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Exhibition of Wesleyan Treasures. Gallery hours: Monday - Friday, 1-5 pm. All events are free and open to the public. (478) 757-5171.
Fiscal Fitness Series: Plans for Pierce Chapel
Thursday, March 1, 11:15AM
Wesleyan College, Peyton Anderson Amphitheater, Taylor Hall
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Wesleyan College Vice Presidents Susan Welsh and Rick Maier will highlight plans for the new Pierce Chapel soon to break ground on campus. Free and open to the public.
Wesleyan Art Students Exhibition
Through March 2
Wesleyan College, Frances P. and Dennie L. McCrary Gallery, Murphey Art Building
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Ocmulgee Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, March 4, 3PM
Wesleyan College, Porter Auditorium
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
In its fifth year, the Ocmulgee Symphony Orchestra continues to provide great music wherever the Ocmulgee River flows. Tickets are $25, available at the door. Tickets online www.ocmulgeesymphonyorchestra.com. 478.934.9575.
Lamar Lecture Series: Janisse Ray
Lecture: Thursday, March 15, 11:15AM
Reading: Thursday, March 15, 7PM
Wesleyan College, Peyton Anderson Amphitheater, Taylor Hall
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Georgia native, naturalist, and renowned author of Ecology of Cracker Childhood (winner of the American Book Award) and Wild Card Quilt, will read from her work and talk about her life as an environmental activist. Free. 478-757-5137.
Soprano Gwendolyn Coleman Detwiler
Concert: Thursday, March 15, 7:30PM
Master Class: Friday, March 16, 2-4PM
Wesleyan College, Burden Parlor, Olive Swann Porter Building
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Renowned soprano, international star, and faculty member of the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music will perform in concert Thursday evening. During the Norman McLean Master Class Friday afternoon, Wesleyan students will perform for our guest artist. Free and open to the public. 478-757-5259.
Fiscal Fitness Series: Brand Yourself
Tuesday, March 20, 11:15AM
Wesleyan College, Peyton Anderson Amphitheater, Taylor Hall
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Elizabeth Spear Zupkow, Wesleyan alumna (’08) and director of marketing for American Pride Bank in Macon, will share her experience and offer tips for making connections and promoting yourself. Free and open to the public.
EMBA Cohort 19 Graduation
Saturday, March 31
Wesleyan College, Candler Alumnae Center, Oval Hall
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
For information, call (478) 757-5225.
APRIL 2012
175th Anniversary Wesleyan Treasures Exhibit
Art, artifacts, and archives
Through May 25
Wesleyan College
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Exhibition of Wesleyan Treasures. Gallery hours: Monday - Friday, 1-5 pm. All events are free and open to the public. (478) 757-5171.
Easter Sunrise Services
Sunday, April 8, (6:30AM or sunrise)
Wesleyan College Great Lawn
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
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.
Pianist Pasquale Iannone
Concert: Monday, April 9, 7:30PM
Master Class: Tuesday, April 10, 10AM
Wesleyan College, Burden Parlor, Olive Swann Porter Building
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Hear and learn from a world-class piano performer and visiting instructor from Italy. Wesleyan students will perform for our guest artist during the Master Class. Free and open to the public. 478-757-5259.
Senior Studio Art Major's Exhibition
April 11 - May 25
Opening Reception: Thursday,April 11, 6 - 7:30PM
Wesleyan College, Frances P. and Dennie L. McCrary Gallery, Murphey Art Building
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Group exhibition of Wesleyan senior students majoring in studio art. Free and open to the public. 478-757-5189.
Wesleyan Market
Saturday, April 14, 9AM-1PM
Wesleyan College, Front Campus
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
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, art, and crafts. Music, fun & educational events also offered. Free and open to the public. For more information, call (478) 757-5233.
Pioneer Weekend
Friday and Saturday, April 13 and 14
Wesleyan College
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
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) 757-5139.
Sara Dickson '12, Senior Voice Recital
Saturday, April 14, 3PM
Wesleyan College, Burden Parlor, Olive Swann Porter Building
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Free. 478-757-5259.
Ocmulgee Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, April 15, 3PM
Wesleyan College, Porter Auditorium
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Guitarist Ian Altman will perform the Concerto for Guitar and Small Orchestra by Heitor Villa Lobos accompanied by Margery McDuffie-Whatley.Tickets are $25, available at the door. Tickets online www.ocmulgeesymphonyorchestra.com. 478.934.9575.
Annual Spring Recital
Monday, April 16, 7PM
Wesleyan College, Porter Auditorium
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Featuring Wesleyan’s music students. Free and open to the public. 478-757-5189.
Fiscal Fitness Series: Financial Planning from a Pro
Tuesday, April 17, 11:15AM
Wesleyan College, Peyton Anderson Amphitheater, Taylor Hall
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Sherri Goss, professional financial planner, author, and mother of two grown daughters, is an expert at helping women take charge of their financial futures. Back by popular demand, this is Sherri's third lecture at Wesleyan. Free and open to the public.
Alumnae Weekend
April 20, 21, 22
Wesleyan College
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Campus-wide events scheduled, celebrating Wesleyan College’s 175th Anniversary. Alumnae from around the world return to campus to celebrate sisterhood and welcome the 2012 graduating class into the Wesleyan College Alumnae Association. 478-757-5173.
New Directions: Student Directed One-Act Plays
April 20, 21, 22, 8PM
Wesleyan College, Grassmann-Porter Studio Theatre
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
An adventurous evening of comedy and drama directed by Wesleyan’s advanced theatre students. Tickets: $10 admission; $5 seniors and alumnae.
Annual Spring Concert
Sunday, April 22, 4PM
Wesleyan College, Porter Auditorium
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
A celebrated concert featuring offerings by the Wesleyan Concert Choir and the Wesleyannes. Free and open to the public. 478-757-5259.
Violinist Tim Fain (featured in The Black Swan)
Tuesday, April 24, 7:30PM
Wesleyan College, Burden Parlor, Olive Swann Porter Building
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Winner of the 1999 Young Artists International Auditions, Fain is emerging as a leading violinist of the younger-generation. Adventurous in spirit and exciting on stage he was selected as one of Symphony Magazine's "up-and-coming" young musicians in 2006. Concert presented by the Macon Concert Association. Season tickets $80 adults, $40 students; individual concert $25 adult, $15 student. Seating limited to 80 people. For information call 478-743-6940.
MAY 2012
175th Anniversary Wesleyan Treasures Exhibit
Art, artifacts, and archives
Through May 25
Wesleyan College
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Exhibition of Wesleyan Treasures. Gallery hours: Monday - Friday, 1-5 pm. All events are free and open to the public. (478) 757-5171.
Senior Studio Art Major's Exhibition
Through May 25
Wesleyan College, Frances P. and Dennie L. McCrary Gallery, Murphey Art Building
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Group exhibition of Wesleyan senior students majoring in studio art. Free and open to the public. 478-757-5189.
Marker Ceremony and Baccalaureate
Friday, May 4, 6:15PM
Marker ceremony at Old Wesleyan campus site located in downtown Macon is followed by Baccalaureate at Mulberry Street United Methodist Church.
2012 Commencement Exercises
Saturday, May 5, 10AM
Wesleyan College, Porter Auditorium
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Speaker to be announced. (478) 757-5134.
Wesleyan Market
Saturday, May12, 9AM-1PM
Wesleyan College, Front Campus
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
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, art, and crafts. Music, fun & educational events also offered. Free and open to the public. For more information, call (478) 757-5233.
JUNE 2012
Junior/Senior Day
Friday, June 8, 10AM-2PM
Wesleyan College
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
A special day open to any high school junior or senior (and their families) 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) 757-5139.
Wesleyan Market
Saturday, June 9, 9AM-1PM
Wesleyan College, Front Campus
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
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, art, and crafts. Music, fun & educational events also offered. Free and open to the public. For more information, call (478) 757-5233.
EMBA Cohort 20 Graduation
Saturday, June 30
Wesleyan College, Candler Alumnae Center, Oval Hall
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
For information, call (478) 757-5225.
JULY 2012
Wesleyan Market
Saturday, July 14, 9AM-1PM
Wesleyan College, Front Campus
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
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, art, and crafts. Music, fun & educational events also offered. Free and open to the public. For more information, call (478) 757-5233.
AUGUST 2012
M.Ed. Cohort 2 Graduation
Sunday, August 5
Wesleyan College, Candler Alumnae Center, Oval Hall
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
For information, call (478) 757-2801.
Wesleyan Market
Saturday, August 11, 9AM-1PM
Wesleyan College, Front Campus
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
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, art, and crafts. Music, fun & educational events also offered. Free and open to the public. For more information, call (478) 757-5233.
For additional media information about these or any Wesleyan event, contact Mary Ann Howard, Director of Communications, Wesleyan College: 478.757.5137. communications@wesleyancollege.edu.
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