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September 28, 2007

Coming Up


Friday, September 28 - Sunday, September, 30
Belmont Theater Complex Opens with Much Ado About Nothing
Only three performances are left of Much Ado About Nothing in the new Troutt Theater. One of Shakespeare’s most enduring comedies about the battle of the sexes and love, this production of Much Ado is a collaboration between the Belmont Theatre Company and Actors Bridge Ensemble. Tickets are $18 for adults and $8 for faculty, staff, alumni and non-Belmont students. Call (615) 460-8500 or visit the Curb Box Office for advanced tickets. Ticket availability at the door will vary per performance. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday thru Saturday evenings, with Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. The final Friday evening performance will include a brief panel discussion as well as a question and answer session after the play featuring Shakespeare experts from the departments of English and of Theatre and Dance.
Troutt Theater

Friday, September 28-Saturday, September 29
Parent and Family Weekend

Friday, September 28, 5:30 p.m.
Mob Cookout/Volleyball Match
This cookout kicks off the MOB’s Trophy CASE Event series. Join the MOB for free food prior to the Volleyball match. For attending, you can receive points which will earn you entry into a $100 cash drawing as well as Belmont clothing.
Grassy Knoll - lawn in front of Wright/Maddox

Friday, September 28, 6;30 p.m.
Volleyball Hosts USC-Upstate
Curb Event Center

Saturday, September 29, 2 p.m.
Volleyball Hosts ETSU
Curb Event Center

Saturday, September 29, 6:30 p.m.
Nashville Music & More
WSMV Channel 4 will air an episode of "Nashville Music & More" that features Belmont as a backdrop for several segment wraps. In addition, the episode includes an interview with alumnus Kelly Lovelace, a former Music Row publisher and current full-time songwriter who has had songs cut by Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Montgomery Gentry, to name a few.
Channel 4

Monday, October 1, 10 a.m.
Dr. C. Melissa Snarr, associate professor of Ethics and Society at the Vanderbilt University School of Divinity
Professor Snarr’s work centers on the intersection of religion, social change and social/ political ethics. Her most recent book, Social Selves and Political Reforms, focuses on Christian vies of moral formation and their effect on political engagement.
The Lila D. Bunch 2nd Floor Media Hall at Belmont University

Tuesday, October 2, 6 p.m.
ASCAP Writers' Night Series
An intimate gathering of fresh student talent featuring Belmont students Andrew Mallanik, Hailey Steele and Bobby Hamrick.
Curb Cafe

Wednesday, October 3, 7:30 -10 a.m.
Campaign Kickoff for Belmont Cares 2007
Come enjoy breakfast for a dollar and take advantage of the opportunity to contribute to the charity of your choice. Representatives from Community Health Charities of Tennessee, Community Shares of Tennessee, Nashville Alliance for Public Education and United Way will be on hand with additional information about their organizations.
University Cafeteria

Wednesday, October 3, Noon
Wind Ensemble
Massey Performing Arts Center Atrium

Thursday, October 4, 6:30 p.m.
Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet
Join this annual event as Al Allen, Jaymie Moore Rankhorn and Daree Pilkinton Merritt are inducted into the Hall of Fame. Patrick Russo will receive the Chaney Memorial Award. Tickets are $25 per person. Contact Betty Wiseman or Debbie Chenoweth for reservations.
Grand Atrium

Thursday, October 4, 7 p.m.
Born After Vinyl Benefit for Eric Volz
Michael W. Smith's Rocketown Records and Nettwerk Management will partner together to present "Born After Vinyl," an evening of music, conversation and social awareness. This partnership comes together through the efforts of John Andrade and Josh Schlessman, both Belmont alumni, to develop a monthly series that cultivates new artistry and ignites social awareness within local communities. Belmont alumnus Dave Condos will be one of the evening's featured performers. All proceeds from the $5 admission will be donated to the defense fund of Eric Volz, who is falsely imprisoned in Nicaragua. Eric is the stepson of former Belmont dean Dane Anthony.
The SYNC @ Nettwerk, 1201 Villa Place Suite 206

Friday, October 5, 10 a.m.
Passion to Pursue Tour
Half the American work force is not satisfied with their job, and only a fifth apply a passion towards their career. As this trend trickles to students entering the working world, people continue to pursue a path that leads them further from their true dreams. Pursue the Passion, presented as part of the Moench Entrepreneurship Lecture Series, addresses this issue by interviewing people who are propelled by a love for their work.
Massey Boardroom

Monday, October 8, 7:30 p.m.
Faculty Concert Series
Dr. Robert Marler will perform a classical piano concert as part of Belmont University’s Faculty Concert Series. Free Admission. For more information call (615) 460-6408.
Belmont Mansion

Tuesday, October 9, 7:30 p.m.
Belmont University Orchestra
Featuring Elgar’s Enigma Variations. Free Admission. For more information call (615) 460-6408
Massey Concert Hall

Ongoing
September 12 - October 23
Transfer of Light: Photographic Visions of Gina Binkley, Bob Delevante and David McClister
This diverse group of photographers documents contemporary life in black and white and in unexpected original ways.
Leu Art Gallery at the Lila D. Bunch Library

October 4 - 27
The Witch of Blackbird Pond
Nashville Children’s Theater in collaboration with Belmont’s theater department presents The Witch of Blackbird Pond. Visit www.nashvillechildrenstheater.org or call 254-9103 for tickets.
Troutt Theater


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