A weekend of activities
21 February 2008 A weekend of activities
Art shows, theatrical productions, bowling, slam poetry and a variety of religious observances and sports competitions combine to offer something for everyone on campus this weekend.
Friday, Feb. 22
Houghton House show Habitats and Hibernation, a collection of new sculptures and drawings by William Smith alumna Corey Breneisen '98, remains on display at the Houghton House Gallery through today.
William Smith Herons Basketball vs. Union, 6 p.m.
Slam Poetry A Slam Poetry event will start at 6 p.m. at the Intercultural Affairs Center, as part of the HWS community observance of Soul Week and of February as Black History Month, organized by Sankofa: Black Student Union.
Shabbat Celebration HWS Hillel will celebrate Shabbat beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Abbe Center for Jewish Life, 764 S. Main St. All are welcome.
Hobart Statesmen Ice Hockey vs. Elmira, 7 p.m.
One Act Plays The Phoenix Players will stage One Act Plays 2008, beginning at 7 p.m. today and tomorrow in Coxe Hall. Two well-established plays are paired with two student-written one-act plays; all four shows are directed, produced and performed by students. The evening will include Drugs are Bad, by Jonathan Rand, directed by Sam Page '10 and starring Jeff Warren '10; The Informer, by Bertolt Brecht, directed by Jonah Levy '08 and starring Steven Owens '09; Esteban, written and directed by Kelly Masterson '10 and starring Ryan Schiff '10; and One Final Memory, written and directed by Andrea Rocchio '11 and starring Hallie Martenson '09.
Hobart Basketball vs. Union, 8 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 23
Bowl for Kids' Sake A two-hour afternoon program, filled with music, pizza and (of course) bowling, starts at 4 p.m. at Sunset Lanes, just off Routes 5&20 west of the city. All money raised will go directly to the HWS Chapter of Big Brothers-Big Sisters; each team of 3-5 bowlers is asked to raise $50 per bowler.
'Harlem Nights' The HWS community is invited to come join Harlem Nights, an evening to re-live the Harlem Renaissance through dance, music and art, will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Barn, as part of Sankofa's celebration of Soul Week and of February as Black History Month.
One Act Plays The Phoenix Players will stage One Act Plays 2008, beginning at 7 p.m. today in Coxe Hall. Two well-established plays are paired with two student-written one-act plays; all four shows are directed, produced and performed by students.
Sunday, Feb. 24
Quaker Meeting for worship will begin at 9:30 a.m. in Demarest 212, The Fisher Center; all are welcome.
Debate Team The HWS Debate Team will meet at 1 p.m. in Stern 201.
William Smith Basketball vs. Skidmore, 2 p.m.
Roman Catholic Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m. at St. John's Chapel; all are welcome.
Hobart Ice Hockey vs. Elmira, 4 p.m.
Hobart Basketball vs. Skidmore, 4 p.m.
House Church Weekly Chapel will take the form of House Church at 5:30 p.m. at the home of faculty members Nan Crystal Arens and David Kendrick, 15 College Ave. The group will reflect on the scripture appointed for the day, share a simple Eucharist and then have supper. Everyone is welcome.