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March 27, 2009

COMING UP


Friday, March 27, 5:30 p.m.
John Gallaher Reading
John Gallaher, author of three books of poetry and editor of prestigious literary journal The Laurel Review, will read selections from his work. After the reading, he will talk about getting creative work published and jobs for creative writers in academia.
LCVA 117

Friday, March 27, 7:30 p.m.
Musical Theatre Presents On the Town
Everyone who comes to New York City has different expectations and plans for their stay. On the Town is the tale of three sailors on a 24-hour leave from their ship docked in this fabulous city. Admission is $5 for Belmont faculty and staff. Additional performances on March 28, April 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m. as well as on March 29 and April 5 at 2:30 p.m.
Troutt Theater

Saturday, March 28, 6:30 p.m.
Bluegrass Ensemble/Southbound
Massey Concert Hall

Saturday, March 28, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Belmont Unplugged: An Earth Hour Celebration
Top Floor of the Curb Event Center Garage

Monday, March 30, 10 a.m.
Faith in the Music Business
Join the Curb College in welcoming friends of Donna Hilley to talk about how her faith guided her to success in the entertainment industry. Hilley is the former president and CEO of Sony/ATV Nashville, and this year's recipient of the Robert E. Mulloy Award of Excellence, presented annually at the Best of the Best Showcase.
Vince Gill Room

Monday, March 30, 7 p.m.
David McCullough Presents "Leadership and the History You Don't Know"
Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author, historian and television host David McCullough will speak and offer a question and answer time at the end of his talk.
Curb Event Center

Tuesday, March 31, 5 p.m.
Siloam Clinic Concert and Fundraiser
This evening there will be a concert featuring bluegrass band Greg Bates to fundraise for the Siloam Family Health Center. There is no cover charge. Monetary donations will be gratefully accepted and much appreciated. Light refreshments will be served. A staff member from the Siloam Clinic will be speaking in order to raise awareness regarding the issue of those who lack adequate health care in our community.
Black & White Dining Room

Tuesday, March 31, 7:30 p.m.
Encore Award Presentation Honoring School of Music Alumnus Clifton Forbis
Clifton Forbis maintains an active career as a solo artist and a performer in some of the world’s most prestigious opera houses, including the Metropolitan Opera, Paris and Vienna State Operas and the Teatra alla Scalla. Forbis will present a short recital and masterclass.
Massey Concert Hall

Wednesday, April 1, 10 a.m.
The Faith of a Scientist
Dr. Jennifer Wiseman is Chief of the NASA-Goddard Laboratory for ExoPlanets and Stellar Astrophysics and a former Congressional Science Fellow. She received her B.A. in physics from MIT and her Ph.D. in astronomy from Harvard. Wiseman discovered a comet now named after her and teaches at Johns Hopkins University.
Beaman A&B

Wednesday, April 1, 10 a.m.
Voices of Hope in a Dark Time: The Promises of Religious Environmentalism
Join us to hear Dr. Roger S. Gottlieb, professor of philosophy at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Facing a global environmental crisis, we can find hope in the global responses of the world's religions.
Neely Dining Room

Wednesday, April 1, 6:30 p.m.
Insider's View with Eric Beall
Beall has spent many years in the industry dabbling in songwriting, record label A&R, producing, publishing, not to mention writing and becoming a music educator, teaching Music Publishing 101 at the Berklee School of Music in Boston.
MPAC

Wednesday, April 1, 7:30 p.m.
School of Music Presents Brass and Flute Ensembles
Belmont Mansion

Thursday, April 2, 7:30 p.m.
Carolyn Treybig and Heidi Jellison: An Evening of Music for Flute and Harp
Belmont Mansion

Saturday, April 4, 1-4 p.m.
Ninth Annual Family Literacy Day
Belmont's Ninth Annual Family Literacy Day will take place rain or shine at E.S. Rose Park. Activities include Reading Circles, Books, Games, Crafts, Refreshments and Fun! Belmont Students, Faculty and Staff volunteer to promote the joy of books and reading to children and families in the Community.
E.S. Rose Park on Edgehill Avenue

Saturday, April 4, 7:30 p.m.
School of Music Presents Company
MPAC


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