Join the Physics Department for watching the Solar Eclipse on April 8th on Alumni Quad. As long as it’s not completely overcast, there will be a observing event on the Alumni Quad for the eclipse starting at 2:15pm, through maximum eclipse at 3:29pm, and until about 4:30pm or whenever folks are finished observing. There will be telescopes set up for safe solar viewing of the disk of the Sun as the Moon crosses in front of it and about 400 eclipse glasses on hand to borrow while supplies last. Bring your own solar sunglasses, able to get from local libraries or buying a pair. See you on the quad!

Please, remember, DO NOT LOOK AT THE SUN WITHOUT THE PROPER PROTECTION. IT IS DANGEROUS TO YOUR EYES!

Buddy Layman, an unusual boy scarred by losing his mother in an incident where he nearly drowned, has the strange power of divining – finding water with just a forked stick. When a disenchanted preacher, C.C. Showers, passes through his town looking for work and food, he takes an immediate liking to Buddy. While C.C. wants to move away from preaching, the townspeople want him to help rebuild and restart the town church. Meanwhile, C.C. tries to coax Buddy past his debilitating fear of water, leading to a series of shocking events.  Based in 1930s Indiana, this visually beautiful and theatrical experience promises both humor and pathos. 

April 10, 5–6:30 p.m.   
NHIOP Auditorium

The Institute is pleased to offer this special program featuring Paul Rusesabagina, the humanitarian hero whose story was told in the Oscar-winning film Hotel Rwanda, and Beth Cooper, former Senior Advisor to the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs. 
At this special event, hosted jointly by four New Hampshire-based non-profit organizations, attendees will hear first-hand about Mr. Rusesabagina’s harrowing experiences as a political prisoner in Rwanda. They will also learn more about the powerful collaboration between civil society and government, which helped win his freedom.

Sponsored by: World Affairs Council of New Hampshire, Foley Foundation, Lantos Foundation for Human Rights & Justice, and  AMER Foundation. 

Free and open to the public with advance registration.

AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS

December 4

4pm

Dana Center, Saint Anselm College

 

Menotti’s heartwarming family-friendly opera, Amahl and the Night Visitors, will be presented Sunday December 4, at 4pm in the Dana Center at St. Anselm College. The performance features professional opera singers and a full orchestra, in collaboration with faculty, students, and alumni. The timeless Christmas-time story of the three wise men is interwoven with themes of hope, wonder, and the miracle of the season. Reserve your tickets online or with a suggested donation at the door.  Tickets will also be available at the door. Performance is under an hour long.

Pre-concert lecture on the opera will begin at 3:30pm.

 

Co-produced by Senior Music major, Natalie Bender ’23, and the Richard L. Bready Endowed Chair in Ethics, Economics, and the Common Good, Professor of Music, Sean Parr.

 

Cast

Amahl: Thomas Parr

Mother: Tamra Grace Jones

King Kaspar: Kartik Ayysola

King Melchior: Thaddeus Bell

King Balthazar: Ron Williams

Page: Ryan McDonough ‘22

 

Shepherds: Members of the College Choir

 

Conductor: Prof. Sean Parr

Piano: Prof. Molly Lozeau

Orchestra: Professional players, faculty, students, and alumni