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LecturesTheaterConcertsClassesSeminars

The Mitchell Gallery

CALENDAR OF EVENTS | ST. JOHN’S COLLEGEWWW.SJC.EDU

DECEMBER 2014 | JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2015

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LECTURES

Friday night lectures are heldin the Francis ScottAuditorium at 8 p.m.Community members areinvited to attend the questionperiod that follows eachlecture in the ConversationRoom.

January 16 Topic to beannounced, by MatthewCaswell, St. John’s Collegetutor

January 23 “Frozen Tears: A Reading of Inferno Canto33,” by Cary Stickney, St. John’s College tutor

February 6 Topic to beannounced, by WalterBrogan, professor,Department of Philosophy,Villanova University

February 20 “Hegel, Kant, andthe Minimum Conditions of aFree History,” by JonathanCrimmins, visiting assistantprofessor, Department ofEnglish, Augustana College

All events are held at St. John’s College60 College Avenue

Annapolis, Marylandunless otherwise noted.

All events are free andopen to the public unless otherwise noted.

The Calendar of Eventsis published by the Communications Office

during the academic year.

For more information call the Communications Office

at 410-626-2539.

Gregory Shook, [email protected]

Jennifer Behrensart director

St. John’s College does not discriminate in appointments, conditions of employment,

admissions, educational policy, financial aid programs,athletics, or other activities on the basis of race,

religion, age, sex, national origin, color, disability and/orhandicap, sexual orientation, or other characteristics

protected by any applicable federal, state or local law.

cover image: Edwin Dickson, (American, 1891-1978), Villa in the Woods, 1938, oil on canvas, Hirshhorn Museum

and Sculpture Garden, Smithsonian Institution, the Joseph H. Hirshhorn Bequest, 1981.

CALENDAR

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THEATER

The King William Players, the

St. John’s student theater

troupe, typically presents

two performances each

semester. Unless otherwise

noted, all plays take place in

the Francis Scott Key

Auditorium. For showtimes

and more information:

www.sjc.edu/events-and-

programs

December 5, 6, and 7 TheWinter’s Tale by William

Shakespeare. Directed by

St. John’s Graduate Institute

student Daniel Rodriguez, the

production will imitate

Shakespeare’s original

practice: minimal rehearsal

and set design, physical

improvisation, audience

interaction, and original

pronunciation based on the

First Folio text.

On Campus: The Great Hall

Visitors to St. John’s College’sGreat Hall are transported toa bygone era, more than 250years in the past. Located onthe main floor of McDowellHall, the Great Hall’s woodenfloors, wrap-around balcony,glowing chandeliers, andexpansive glass windowsexude colonial charm as wellas Annapolis history. Todaythe Great Hall is the favoritemeeting place for thecollege’s choral groups, suchas the Freshman Chorus, theMadrigal Choir, and the St. John’s Chorus. “Theacoustics are so vibrant,”says Eric Stoltzfus, tutor andmusic librarian at theAnnapolis campus.“Generations of studentshave gone to the Great Hall inthe wee hours of the night toplay the piano because it is amagical place to makemusic.” In addition to beingan ideal venue for makingmusic, the Great Hall alsoserves as home to thecollege’s waltz and swingdance parties.

—Kevin Lam (A18)

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THE MITCHELL GALLERY

Along the Eastern Road:Hiroshige’s Fifty-Three Stationsof the TokaidoOn view through December 12This exhibition features 55woodblock prints by UtagawaHiroshige (1797-1858), recordingthe scenic views along thefamous “Eastern Road” thatlinked Edo (now Tokyo) withKyoto, the ancient imperialcapital of Japan.

“Along the Eastern Road:Hiroshige’s Fifty-Three Stationsof the Tokaido” is organized bythe Reading Public Museum,Reading, Pennsylvania.

This exhibition is generouslysupported by the HelenaFoundation.

December 4 Book Club. Joinmembers of the MitchellGallery Book Club for a docenttour of the “Hiroshige”exhibition followed by adiscussion of Kokoro: Hints andEchoes of Japanese Inner Life,a collection of stories,anecdotes, essays and journalentries by Lafcadio Hearn, from2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Registration isrequired. Contact Kathy Dulisseat 410-626-2530.

December 7 Sunday AfternoonTour. Art Educator LucindaEdinberg will lead a tour of the“Hiroshige” exhibition at 3 p.m.

A Lineage of AmericanPerceptual PaintersJanuary 15 to March 1This exhibition of early 20thcentury and modern AmericanPerceptual Realists focuses on aniche of American Realismbegun, in part, by EdwinDickinson (1891-1978), a studentand contemporary of CharlesHawthorne (1872-1930). Thoughrepresenting a cinematic arrayof genres, these artists share asimilar process of workingclosely from the motif throughexperimentation and directobservation. With a fewexceptions, most of these realistartists had been largely ignoredfor their importance, but arenow recognized for thesignificance of their work andtheir contribution to the legacyof American art.

This exhibition is curated byMatt Klos, with assistance fromLucinda Edinberg.

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January 23 Members PreviewReception. Be the first topreview the “AmericanPerceptual Painters” exhibitionat this elegant wine and horsd’oeuvres reception from 5 to 7 p.m. By invitation only. Tobecome a member:www.sjc.edu/mitchellgallery

January 25 Opening Receptionand Family Program. ArtEducator Lucinda Edinberg willlead a tour of the “AmericanPerceptual Painters” exhibitionfollowed by a hands-onworkshop from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

February 4 Art Express. ArtEducator Lucinda Edinberg willgive a lunchtime gallery talk onthe “American PerceptualPainters” exhibition from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.

February 5 Book Club. Joinmembers of the Mitchell GalleryBook Club for a docent tour ofthe “American PerceptualPainters” exhibition followed by

a discussion of the 1923 novelCane by Jean Toomer, from 2:30to 4:30 p.m. St. John’s Collegetutor David Townsend will leadthe discussion. Registration isrequired. Contact Kathy Dulisseat 410-626-2556.

February 17 Curator’s Talk.Curator Matt Klos will give agallery talk on the “AmericanPerceptual Painters” exhibitionat 5:30 p.m.

February 22 Artists PanelDiscussion. Select “AmericanPerceptual Painters” artists andcurator Matt Klos will discussthe exhibition at 3 p.m.

The Mitchell Gallery at St. John’s College is a hidden treasure in historicAnnapolis. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums in 2012, theMitchell Gallery is dedicated to bringing art of world renown to the Annapolis

and wider communities since it opened in 1989. The galleryattracts more than 10,000 visitors a year to its museum-qualityexhibits and is a resource for viewing, discussing, and learningabout the visual arts.

Unless otherwise noted, all exhibits and events take place in the MitchellGallery. For more information, hours, docent tours, and event registration:410-626-2556. Thanks to the support of members, gallery programs are freeand open to the public. To become a member, call 410-295-5551 or visit www.sjc.edu/mitchellgallery.

The Mitchell Gallery Hours and AdmissionNoon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, and 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Friday. Closed Monday. Docent tours Thursdays noon to 3 p.m.

top: Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797 - 1858), 26th Station: Kawegawa, circa 1833-4 from Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido Road, woodblockprint, courtesy of Reading Public Museum, Reading, PA.

bottom: Gwen John (Welsh, 1836-1939), The Convalescent, probably late 1910s to mid-1920s, oil on canvas, National Gallery of Art, Paul MellonCollection.

CELEBRATING 25 YEARSOf Exceptional Art and Ideas on the Campus of St. John's College

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CONCERTS

Parker Quartet and Shai WosnerJanuary 9, 8 p.m.Francis Scott Key AuditoriumAdmission is free.

The Parker Quartet, featuringpianist Shai Wosner, returnto St. John’s College. Hailedby the New York Times as“something extraordinary”and by the Boston Globe fortheir “fiercely committedperformances,” the Parkers –as they are affectionatelycalled by their devotedlisteners – havedistinguished themselves asone of the preeminentensembles of theirgeneration. Appearing at St. John’s for the seventhyear in a row, they areestablished audiencefavorites.

SPECIAL EVENTS

December 6 Holiday AgoraLooking for the perfectholiday gift? Members of theSt. John’s Collegecommunity present anindoor bazaar featuring fineart, jewelry, food, anddecorative wares in theFrancis Scott Key Lobby,from noon to 4 p.m. Formore information, contact410-295-5532 [email protected].

Exploring AmericanArchitecture in AnnapolisThe Mitchell Gallery presentsa lecture series on Annapolisarchitecture from the 18th through 21st centuries.Led by local historians,architects, and scholars, the series addresses thequestion of how to “read”buildings by identifying style,design, and historical

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Campus Tradition:Collegium

At St. John’s College,Collegium is a highlyanticipated “talent show” heldonce a semester—inDecember and May—in theGreat Hall. Students joinfriends and faculty onstage tosing songs and make music.Performances may range frompiano solos, choral songs, andsmall bands to a classicalsonata, folk song, or parody.“We get to share music thatthe St. John’s communitywould especially appreciate,”says senior Madeline Kline.Students often take theopportunity to show offhidden skills, too, such as aNorwegian folk song or a steeldrum solo.

At every Collegium, tutorJudith Seeger leads theaudience in a round of song;the St. John’s Chorus, led bytutor Peter Kalkavage, closesthe event with a classicalwork, typically by Mozart orBach. “Collegium is fun butalso demands a kind ofrespect for what’s happeningon stage,” says Kline. “I wouldnever miss it.”

—Paul Boonparlit (A14)

context. The lectures will beheld in the ConversationRoom in Mellon Hall onFebruary 1, March 1, andJune 7. Refreshments willfollow each lecture.

February 1 “19th Century:Annapolis ResidentialArchitecture (CommodoreWaddell House, 86-88 StateCircle, Gassaway-FeldmeyerHouse, and the JamesAndrews House),” from 2 to5 p.m. Annapolis-basedarchitect Chip Bohl, principalof Bohl Architects, andDonna Ware, senior vicepresident of Preservation,Historic Annapolis, willintroduce several examplesof Annapolis 19th-centuryarchitecture in their lectures.Registration is required. Thecost is $30 per lecture, andadmission is by ticket only.Walking tours of each housewill follow, weatherpermitting. For tickets andmore information:www.sjc.edu/mitchellgalleryor 410-626-2556.

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In Vino Veritas Returns to St. John’s

February 27 The annual, two-day wine event opens with a dinnerand wine tasting with St. John’s College alumni winemakers. The event features special guest alumnus Warren Winiarski (Classof 1952), founder of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars. The 1973 S.L.V.Cabernet Sauvignon wine won the 1976 Judgment of Paris. This historical wine event had a revolutionary impact on the wineindustry, putting California wines firmly on the world wine map. A bottle of the award-winning wine is on display at theSmithsonian’s National Museum of American History. In itsNovember 2013 issue, Smithsonian magazine included this bottleas one of the “101 Objects that Made America.”

February 28 The Grand Tasting features wines from around theworld, with food and wine workshops, and special activities.

For more information: http://invinoveritasannapolis.com

Eighth Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Concert and Seminars

Join the St. John’s community as some of the finest regionalvocalists, including the Queen Sisters, the All-Children’s Chorus ofAnnapolis, Gospel Truth, Chozen, and the St. John’s College KingCelebration Chorus, perform inspiring gospel spirituals at theannual “Lift EveryVoice” concerthonoring the lifeand legacy of Dr.Martin Luther King,Jr. The communityis invited to thisspirited, upliftingconcert, and to takepart in seminars inwhich participants

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Caritas Society memberspromote relationships betweenSt. John’s College and the largerAnnapolis community whileraising financial aid funds for St. John’s students who cannotmeet college expenses. For moreinformation or to become amember: www.sjc.edu/caritas

Purchase reservations or ticketsonline at www.sjc.edu/caritas.Send checks payable to CaritasSociety, 60 College Avenue,Annapolis, MD 21401. Forinformation: 410-972-4505 [email protected]

December 5 Holiday LuncheonMeeting and Program. Thisfestive holiday luncheon

program in honor of the CaritasSociety’s 45th anniversaryfeatures the Bates Visual andPerforming Arts Magnet SchoolChorus. Francis Scott KeyLobby, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations arerequired. Tickets: $25

January 22 Winter Dinner. Enjoya cozy evening of food andmusic at the AnnapolisSmokehouse & Tavern inEastport, from 5 to 10 p.m. The restaurant will donate apercentage of the proceeds toCaritas. Reservations areavailable online atwww.annapolissmokehouse.comor call 410-571-5073.

February 12 Luncheon Meetingand Program. Noted historianCraig Symonds will discuss hislatest book, Neptune: The AlliedInvasion of Europe and D-DayLandings, and share reflectionson his book, The Battle ofMidway, in the Francis ScottKey Lobby, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations arerequired. Tickets: $25

ST. JOHN’S COLLEGEANNAPOLIS

Caring for Studentsand Community

CaritasSociety

discuss a reading relevant to human and civil rights. The seminarsand concert are free and open to the public and will take place onJanuary 10 and 11.

The seminars will be held on Saturday, January 10, from 10 to11:30 a.m. in Mellon Hall classrooms. Arrive at 9:30 a.m. at theFrancis Scott Key Lobby for check-in and refreshments. St. John’stutors will lead small groups of participants in a discussion of twopoems from Dr. King’s era. Advance registration is required. To register, visit www.sjc.edu/mlk-events or call 443-482-6579.

The 2015 “Lift Every Voice” concert will be held on Sunday,January 11, at 4 p.m. in the Francis Scott Key Auditorium. No tickets or reservations are required; however, seating is limited.A reception takes place immediately after the performance.

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Summer of Shakespeare

St. John’s senior GabriellaMontequin is a leader with theKing William Players (KWP), thecollege’s student-led theatertroupe. Since her freshmanyear, she has directed, acted in,and stage managed plays,including Shakespeare’s TitusAndronicus and King Lear. In summer 2014, she was anintern at the AnnapolisShakespeare Company (ASC),where she worked with thecompany’s artistic director SallyBoyett. ASC and St. John’s arecollaborating to present aShakespeare Festival insummer 2015. St. John’s seniorEunji Kim interviews them tolearn more details.

Which plays will be featured atthe Shakespeare Festival?

SB: The Annapolis ShakespeareCompany’s mission is topresent old and reimaginedinterpretations of Shakespeareand other classic works. Thefestival will include an indoorand an outdoor production atthe St. John’s campus.

Two Gentlemen of Verona willbe held outdoors on the backfield, from May 29 throughJune 28, 2015, running Friday,Saturday, and Sunday, withsome Thursday performances.A Tale of Two Cities will be heldin the King William Room in theBarr-Buchanan building. Theplay will open on July 10 andwill run through early August.

Are there other activities in theworks?

SB: ASC will participate in thecollege’s Friday Night Lecturesseries in fall 2015. And we hopeto present a summer camp aswell as participate in the St. John’s Summer Academy[for high school students], tooffer instruction onShakespeare and present aperformance.

How did the collaborationbetween St. John’s and ASCbegin?

SB: St. John’s and ASC have asimilar mission as far as ourappreciation of the classics anddedication to bringing theclassics to the public. I invited

Gabriella Montequin (A15)

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[St. John’s] Dean Pamela Krausto see [the ASC 2013production of] Pride andPrejudice and our show atReynolds Tavern, and westarted talking about ourmissions with the classics.Assistant Dean Katie Heinesbecame involved, and then thethree of us worked out the ideato produce a ShakespeareFestival.

What special qualities do St. John’s students bring toShakespeare productions?

SB: They know and understandthe language of the text, sothey are a leap ahead whenparticipating in ourproductions, whether it’s as astage manager, assisting withcostumes, or [acting], becausethere’s already this clearunderstanding of the rhetoric in the text.

GM: St. John’s students like todiscuss the point of a play andthe dynamics of all thecharacters, just as they woulddo in a class or seminar. [As adirector], I have found that it’sbest to give them time to dothat. I’ve never been able to aska student who is playing a rolein a Shakespeare play abouttheir character without anotherstudent jumping into theconversation. It’s great whenyou want your cast to have anunderstanding of the play. And a lot of the time, actors willunderstand their characterbetter because of someoneelse’s input.

How did you land an internship?

GM: During my junior year, Ispoke with the AnnapolisShakespeare Company about

borrowing some of their propsand getting technical assistancefor KWP. I started thinkingmaybe they took interns, so Icontacted Sally Boyett. It was aproduction/stage managementinternship. Production isbasically the organizationalbackbone of a show. It’s aboutall the financial aspects andhow everything is run—how tocast actors, hire stagemanagers and directors, andthings like that.

What’s next on tap for the KingWilliam Players?

GM: On December 5, 6, and 7,KWP will present Shakespeare’sThe Winter’s Tale in the FrancisScott Key Auditorium. (See theevent listing on p. 2 for moredetails.)

Will you continue to do theaterafter graduation?

GM: I was three when I started[in theater] … I think there wasa year when I didn’t do a play,but every year since I wasseven I promised myself that Iwould go a year without doinga show and it’s neverhappened. If I could chooseanything I would work in film.You can explore a lot more withfilm. We’ll see which one Ichoose.

To learn more about theAnnapolis ShakespeareCompany, including details about the Shakespeare Festival at St. John’s, visit:www.annapolisshakespeare.org

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CONTINUING EDUCATION &FINE ARTS PROGRAM (CEFA)

Winter 2015 St. John’s ContinuingEducation & Fine Arts programofferings begin on February 7 andinclude seminars and art workshopsthat meet both weekly and over thecourse of a single weekend. For moreinformation, including online

registration, schedules, class descriptions, and instructor bios, visitwww.sjc.edu/cefa or contact 410-626-2881 or [email protected].