Archive for 2006
Ceramics Exhibit to Break the Mold
October 20th, 2006 | Arts & Lectures, Press Releases
Eighteen nationally and internationally known artists will display custom-made teapots, cups and other unique ceramic works Thursday, Nov. 2, through Dec. 15. in Westmont’s Reynolds Gallery. There will be an opening discussion and reception for “Form and Function: A Ceramics Invitational,” Thursday, Nov. 2, at 4 p.m.
The show will overflow with custom works, highlighting both [...]
400 to Join Voices for Fall Choral Festival
October 18th, 2006 | Music, Press Releases
Singers from eight high schools will join Westmont’s men’s and women’s chorales, chamber singers and college choir for the Fall Choral Festival Concert, Friday, Oct. 27, at the Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 East Cota Street, at 7 p.m. The concert is free, but seating is limited.
The evening will include performances from each different singing group [...]
Unique Concert Features Works of Bolcom
October 13th, 2006 | Press Releases
The American Double, a violin-piano ensemble, will perform a unique concert featuring all of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer William Bolcom’s works for violin and piano. “The Bolcom Project” will be performed as part of the Kerrytown Concert House Classical Series, Sunday, Oct. 22, at 4 p.m. at the concert house, 415 North Fourth Avenue in Ann [...]
Gurney Helps Others Improve Communication
October 11th, 2006 | Press Releases
Andrea Gurney knew she wanted to become a psychologist when she was 13 years old. When Gurney’s parents separated, she moved with her mother and sister from New York to Arizona. She remembers going to a family therapist at that time and how it helped provide stability and helped the family to openly communicate [...]
Philosopher Settles into Endowed Chair
October 11th, 2006 | Press Releases
A day of events at Westmont this month will celebrate Mark Nelson, new Dr. Kenneth and Peggy Monroe professor of philosophy. The endowed chair was created by former Westmont professor Kenneth Monroe, who died in 1987, and his wife, Peggy, who died in February 2004.
Nelson started teaching at Westmont this fall, after spending his [...]