Mar 19 Tuesday
We’ll kick off with a return visit from Dr. Micah Sadigh, who did a popular presentation for us in the fall on the topic of “Sleep.” For this program he will focus on “Dreams.”
Pinocchio!By Megan DiehlBased on the novel by Carlo CollodiDirected by Giovanni MariniPresented by the Act 3 senior Class of 2024
Geppetto, a lonely toymaker, carves a wooden puppet and makes a wish that one day he may have a real family. That night, the Blue Fairy grants his wish, and brings the puppet, Pinocchio, to life. She provides Pinocchio with a Cricket for guidance and reminds him that he must prove himself worthy so that he can one day become a real son to Geppetto. Pinocchio is sent off to school, and despite his desire to please his newly found father, gets distracted and swindled along the way. A sly fox, a cunning conman, and many other acquaintances present challenges as he tries to remain kind and true in his pursuits. Come and see how Pinocchio navigates these adventures and more as he discovers the power of honesty and the deep love of a family.
Mar 20 Wednesday
The Black Land, Pennsylvania Anthracite Coal Region
In 1999 Ed Dougert began The Black Land project, a photographic journey to capture the legacy of anthracite coal mining in the Northeast Pennsylvania Region. The project would take Dougert to obscure places whos austere landscapes and broken buildings contain the last remnants of an industry that fueled the industrial age in America and influenced all aspects of life in this region. This exhibit represents a collection of Dougert's photographs from nearly 25 years of documentation and interpretation.
Artist Reception: January 13, 2-4 pmArtist Presentation: February 10, 1-2:30 pm
Emerging from humble beginnings in York County, PA more than eighty years ago, influenced by the banjo playing of Earl Scruggs, joining Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys in early 1963, and now helming the Del McCoury Band, with sons Ronnie and Rob, Del is the living link. No surprise that contemporary, bluegrass -bred stars like Vince Gill and Alison Krauss, country-rock icon Steve Earle and jam band royalty Phish sing his praises. The Del McCoury Band continues to be a peerless torchbearer for the entire sweep and scope of bluegrass history.
Pianist Tord Gustavsen’s music is the offspring of American jazz and European influences, a uniquely Norwegian sound that unites beauty with emotional intensity. With a few carefully chosen notes, he draws listeners into a world where melody is cherished as much as the freedom to explore textures and soundscapes. His band’s interplay creates a genuine ensemble rapport, leaving space for the audience to savor each note. “Gustavsen is a Svengali of the piano. He draws you into his encompassing atmosphere of rapt contemplation” (Jazz Times).
Mar 21 Thursday