EVENTS

Tues, February 26

EXHIBIT: Art and Excellence
Works by MIT Staff at the 2008 MIT Excellence Award.

Tues, Mar 4 at 12 noon • Killian Hall (14W-111)

PERFORMANCE ART : Valarie Poitier
Poitier's performance of written works about a southern woman is accompanied by her original art, including weavings, paintings, and quilts, which serve as a back drop to the stories. Poitier works in the Office of the Dean for Student Life, where she is an administrative assistant.

Tues, Mar 18 at 12 noon • Killian Hall (14W-111)

RECITAL: Jose Luis Arguello, piano
Join ABD for a program of classical piano, as José Luis Argüello performs some of the repertoire's best.  Program includes Franz Josef Haydn ‘s, “Sonata #52 in D major Hob. XVI/42,”  Johannes Brahms’s “Klavierstücke Op. 118, Intermezzo in a minor, Intermezzo in A major, Ballade in g minor, Intermezzo in f minor, Romanze in F major, Intermezzo in e flat minor,” and  Frederick Chopin's “Polonaise in A flat Op. 53.”   Argüello is an Administrative Assistant in the Department of Architecture.

Thurs., Mar 20 - Sat., Apr 1• Boston Center for the Arts (539 Tremont St., Boston)

THEATRE: Friends of ABD

Stones In His Pockets, featuring Colin Hamell

This is a comedy about an American film company that goes on a movie shoot to Ireland. Tickets can be purchased through the Boston Theatre Scene or by telephone (617-933-8600). The play is produced by the Tir Na Theatre Company.

Tues, Apr 1 at 12 noon • Killian Hall (14W-111)

RECITAL: Kathryn McKellar, soprano
Kathryn McKellar, who recently performed the role of Josephine in the Fall 2007 MIT Gilbert & Sullivan Players rendition of HMS Pinafore, will showcase opera scenes for this special ABD performance. In addition to her artistic pursuits, McKellar is an administrative assistant in the MIT Alumni Association's Finance and Operations Department.

Tues, Apr 15 at 12 noon • Killian Hall (14W-111)

RECITAL: Georgiana McReynolds, clarinet
McReynolds is Humanities Reference Coordinator & Information Services Librarian for the MIT Libraries. Her program will include clarinet solo and chamber ensemble works.

Tues, May 6 at 12 noon • Killian Hall (14W-111)

RECITAL: Ray Hardin, tenor
Hardin will perform both classical and cabaret songs. He is an administrative assistant in Mechanical Engineering.

Thurs., May 8 • 9-3 • Stata Center (32-In front of various rooms)

CRAFTS FAIR : Sponsored by Artists Beyond the Desk

Vendors representing a variety of crafts will be present. Come see the work of Dianne Brooks, Terese Chung, Kali Drake, Liz Horrigan, Launa Johnston, Helen Ray, Laurie Scheffler, Hiliary Sheldon, and Cheryl Vossmer.

Fri., May 9 • 9-5 • MIT Medical Atrium (E25-Lobby)

CRAFTS FAIR : Sponsored by Artists Beyond the Desk

Vendors representing a variety of crafts will be present. Come see the work of Dianne Brooks, Terese Chung, Kali Drake, Liz Horrigan, Launa Johnston, Helen Ray, Laurie Scheffler, Hiliary Sheldon, and Cheryl Vossmer.

Tues, May 20 at 12 noon • Killian Hall (14W-111)

RECITAL: Rachel Traughber, soprano

An administrative assistant in CSAIL, Traughber will delight the ABD audience with her recital of artsongs.

Mon., June 23 at 12 noon • MIT Chapel

CONCERT: The Meridian Singers

A Spring-into-Summer Noontime Trifle. The Meridian Singers, an a capella group which is open to all members of the MIT community, will present a short program largely of works from the British Isles.