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Cultural MVCC MVCC Series FALL 2019 LINEUP SEPT. 6 MVCC DRAMA CLUB AND THEATRE PROGRAM FAMILY FUN SERIES INTERNATIONAL CAFE AND CONVERSATIONS CHARACTER BREAKFAST OCTOBER 5 Ice T LECTURE: “RACE IN AMERICA, Series Cultural BRIDGING THE GAP” Ice T not only invented gangster rap, he has lived it. Born in New Jersey, he SEPT. 14 learned the art of survival pretty fast. An only child, whose parents died when he was very young, Ice T became involved in L.A. gangs before spending four years in the Army. Through his music, his roles in TV and film, his books, and his lecture tours of America’s prisons, high schools, libraries, and colleges, Ice T has become an influential spokesman for America’s youth, regardless of color. He has starred in NBC’s “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” as Detective Odafin Tutuola for 20 years. In 2017, he produced and starred in “Who TOY STORY 4 Shot Biggie & Tupac” for Fox, released a new “BodyCount” album, which garnered SEPT. 28 a 2018 Grammy nomination, and produced and hosted “In Ice Cold Murder” for Oxygen.

SEPT. 17 MAGICIAN MICHAEL KENT

OCT. 24 PREACHER LAWSON INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL NOV. 1 EXPERIENCING NIRVANA, WITH BRUCE PAVITT, FOUNDER OF SUB POP RECORDS NOV. 7 NOV. 22 DRAG SHOW

Thursday, September 5 • UTICA Tuesday, September 17 • UTICA LECTURE: “What Inspires You?” w/ Author P CONCERT: Backtrack

SEPTEMBER Noon, Snack Bar, Alumni College Center Dina Radeljas, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of P UTICA Backtrack is an award-winning vocal ensemble based Social Sciences and Public Service at MVCC JORGENSEN ATHLETIC/ in . Covering genres from pop to 6 p.m., Excellus Room 225, Francis A. Wilcox Hall P JC EVENTS CENTER Motown to classical, as well as originals, their exciting Dina Radeljas is a local author who has recently P arrangements transform familiar tunes and showcase published the children’s book, “Finding Adi.” This AB ST FRANCIS A. WILCOX HALL the top-notch vocal (and beatboxing) abilities of all of discussion will be about her journey to publish her WH the members. Visit backtrackvocals.com. first book; she will share her inspiration for the book and the journey of getting there. The discussion will P QUAD AC RH AC ALUMNI COLLEGE CENTER Friday, September 6 • ROME $ incorporate her TEDx talk and will be followed by a PH MOVIE: “Avengers: Endgame” book reading at of the presentation. 7 p.m., Dining and Community Hall, Plumley Complex RH RESIDENCE HALLS WH P $5 general, $2 MVCC employees Tuesday, September 17 • UTICA Rated PG-13, 181 minutes, 2019, action, adventure, sci-fi PERFORMANCE: Magician Michael Kent UTICASCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY After the devastating events of “Avengers: Infinity War” 8:30 p.m., Snack Bar, Alumni College Center ST P BUILDING the universe is in . With the help of remaining allies, In a style reminiscent of a late-night talk show, Michael

the Avengers assemble once more in order to undo SEPTEMBER Kent invites the audience to laugh with him at the AB ACADEMIC BUILDING Thanos’ actions and restore order to the universe. absurdity of a modern-day magician. He combines his sarcastic sense of humor with mind-blowing magic in a JC Friday, September 6 • UTICA $ way that seems to let the audience in on the joke. PH PAYNE HALL MOVIE: “Avengers: Endgame” Visit michaelkentlive.com. 7 p.m., Schafer Theater, Francis A. Wilcox Hall TICKET LOCATION $5 general, $2 MVCC employees Wednesday, September 18 • ROME $ Rated PG-13, 181 minutes, 2019, action, adventure, sci-fi MOVIE: “Yesterday” See description from Friday, Sept. 6, in Rome. 7 p.m., Dining and Community Hall, Plumley Complex $5 general, $2 MVCC employees SHERMAN DRIVE PC Saturday, September 7 • ROME $ Rated PG-13, 116 minutes, comedy, , music CULVER AVE TO PARKWAY P PERFORMANCE: “Mysteries of the Mind: A struggling musician realizes he’s the only person on

FLOYD AVE FLOYD ESP, Mind-Reading, and Mental Telepathy,” Earth who can remember The Beatles after waking up w/ World’s Foremost Mind Reader Robert in an alternate timeline where they never existed. Channing from NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” ROME 7 p.m., Dining and Community Hall, Plumley Complex Wednesday, September 18 • UTICA $ P PC PLUMLEY COMPLEX P $10 general, $5 MVCC employees MOVIE: “Yesterday” As seen on NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox, and even QVC, this 7 p.m., Schafer Theater, Francis A. Wilcox Hall exciting, entertaining, and mind-boggling mind-reading $5 general, $2 MVCC employees SB SUPPORT BUILDING SB and ESP show will have you on the edge of your seat! Rated PG-13, 116 minutes, comedy, fantasy, music See description from Wednesday, Sept. 18, in Rome. P Visit robertchanning.com. TICKET LOCATION Tuesday, September 10 • UTICA Thursday, September 19 • UTICA SEPTEMBER LECTURE: “Don’t Take No for an Answer,” w/ DOCUMENTARY/PANEL DISCUSSION: Author Jermiko Thomas “Someone You Love: The HPV Epidemic” 5 p.m., Excellus Room 225, Francis A. Wilcox Hall 6 p.m., Schafer Theater, Francis A. Wilcox Hall Tickets for all events go on sale at 10 a.m., Monday, Aug. 26. Jermiko Thomas is an accomplished entrepreneur, Not rated, 80 minutes, documentary, biography author, fitness enthusiast, youth advocate, and lifelong This documentary follows the intimate stories of five learner with a vision to make this world a better place women affected by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). than when he first entered it. Through his books, fitness Cervical cancer is almost exclusively caused by HPV programs, businesses, and compassionate advocacy, he and it is the second leading cancer in women. However, ROMETICKETS EVENT KEY 34% of HPV-related cancers are diagnosed in males, continually aims to help people build happier, healthier 315-731-5721 • mvcc.edu/tickets lives. including mouth and throat cancers. There will be a UTICA UTICA CAMPUS panel discussion following the film, where the audience will be invited to get more information on the HPV ROME ROME CAMPUS Wednesday, September 11 • UTICA MOST CULTURAL SERIES EVENTS ARE LECTURE: Sexologist Dr. Justine Shuey vaccine as cancer prevention from local health experts. $ TICKETED EVENT 2 p.m., Room 116, Alumni College Center FREE for MVCC STUDENTS! For years, Dr. Justine Shuey has been helping individuals Saturday, September 21 • UTICA CLOSED CAPTIONED of all ages expand their knowledge around sexuality and LECTURE: “Earth to Marz: A Comic Writers gain confidence in their sexual expression. Journey,” w/ American Writer Tickets are REQUIRED for all events PROGRAM BOARD Visit drshuey.com. 4 p.m., Excellus Room 225, Francis A. Wilcox Hall $ marked with and are available at the DIVERSITY & GLOBAL Saturday, September 14 • ROME $ Ron Marz is well-known for his work on Silver Surfer College Stores (Rome and Utica) and VIEW EVENT CHARACTER BREAKFAST: “Hill City Ice SEPTEMBER and Green Lantern as well as the vs DC Queen” crossover and Batman/Aliens. He also worked on the the MVCC Box Office (IT106). 10 a.m., Dining and Community Hall, Plumley Complex CrossGen series , , Sojourn, and Concession stand is now open for The Path. At , he created Samurai: select events in Schafer Theater. $15 general, $10 MVCC employees/children under 12 Bring the kids (adults and students must purchase a Heaven and Earth and various Wars comics. He has also done work for Devil’s Due Comics’s Aftermath line, This series is brought to you by MVCC’s Cultural Events Council and Program Board, in collaboration child ticket in order to attend) and enjoy breakfast with your favorite princess, the Hill City Ice Queen! Breakfast namely Blade of Kumori. He will discuss and share his with MVCC’s Student Government, with significant support from the student activity fee. includes a meet-and-greet, pictures, autographs, a dance journey of the changing landscape of comics. party, and more. Kids are encouraged to come dressed MVCC Title IX in their favorite costumes. MVCC is committed to an environment free of discrimination and violence. Tuesday, September 17 • UTICA For more information, mvcc.edu/title-ix. ART EXHIBIT: MVCC Alumni Art Show 1 p.m., Juergensen Gallery, Francis A. Wilcox Hall Welcoming freshmen art students to a new year is the MVCC 2019 Alumni Art Show. This showcase features Require Assistance? amazing art from over five decades of MVCC art Please contact Accessibility Resources graduates. by email at [email protected] or by phone at 315-792-5644. MOHA WKMVCC V ALLEY COM MUNITY CO LLEGE Monday, September 23 • UTICA Thursday, October 10 • UTICA Friday, November 1• UTICA $ Wednesday, November 13 • UTICA $ INTERNATIONAL CAFÉ AND CONCERT: Shenna PRESENTATION: “Experiencing Nirvana,” PERFORMANCE: “Clinton Symphony String NOVEMBER SEPTEMBER CONVERSATION: “From Mud to Art: A OCTOBER Noon, Snack Bar, Alumni College Center w/ Bruce Pavitt, Founder of Sub Pop Records NOVEMBER Ensemble” Journey of an Immigrant Artist,” w/ Vartan Shenna is a singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, and model 7 p.m., Schafer Theater, Francis A. Wilcox Hall 6 p.m., Schafer Theater, Francis A. Wilcox Hall Poghosian, Artist/Director of 4 Elements who has performed in front of thousands across North $15 general, $10 MVCC employees $5 general, $2 MVCC employees Studio America and Europe. Visit shennamusic.com. “Experiencing Nirvana” provides an inside look into the Representing the Clinton Symphony Orchestra of the 3 p.m., Room 116, Alumni College Center early touring life of Nirvana, the Seattle grunge band Mohawk Valley, a professional orchestra composed of Armenian artist Vartan Poghosian, Director of 4 Thursday, October 10 • ROME $ whose spirit came to define the ’90s. In this multi-media some of the finest hand-picked musicians from across Elements Studio in downtown Utica, will share his life MOVIE: “The Lion King” presentation, Bruce Pavitt captures intimate moments the state, this string ensemble will present classical experiences based on following instincts, self-discovery, 7 p.m., Dining and Community Hall, Plumley Complex of Kurt Cobain and his new band as they travel through music of substance and beauty. identity, and the 4 elements. $5 general, $2 MVCC employees Europe in 1989. By the time they reach London for a Visit clintonsymphonyorchestra.org. Rated PG, 118 minutes, 2019, animation, adventure Sub Pop showcase, the relatively unknown Seattle group Tuesday, September 24 • UTICA After the murder of his father, a young lion prince is proclaimed “Sub Pop’s answer to the Beatles” by the Thursday, November 14 • UTICA PERFORMANCE: Poet Frank Brady flees his kingdom only to learn the true meaning of influential British press. Within two years, Nirvana would LECTURE: “Anti-Social Media,” w/ Jeremy 8:30 p.m., Snack Bar, Alumni College Center responsibility and bravery. become the biggest rock act of its generation. This is Butler, Director of School-Based Services at Frank Brady, an internationally known poet, entertainer, the photographic story of the breakthrough that almost Integrated Community Alternatives educator and empowerment speaker, has worked with Tuesday, October 15 • UTICA never happened. Pavitt will also reflect on independent Network (ICAN) some of Hollywood’s biggest entertainers. COMEDY: Comedian K-von, Star of MTV’s media and its power to change global culture. 6 p.m., Room 116, Alumni College Center Visit frankebrady.com. “Disaster Date” See description from Wednesday, Nov. 13, in Rome. 8:30 p.m., Snack Bar, Alumni College Center Monday, November 4 • UTICA CC Wednesday, September 25 • UTICA K-von is the most famous half-Persian comedian in the PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION FILM Friday, November 15 • UTICA LECTURE: “Heritage of the Muslim world. He is also the only one! K-von has garnered SERIES: “PAY 2 PLAY: Democracy’s High ONEIDA COUNTY NATURALIZATION Civilizations on the Modern World,” w/ millions of views online with sketches, standup comedy Stakes,” w/ Professional Association Retiree CEREMONY Imam Amsal Memic clips, and a viral TED Talk. Visit k-voncomedy.com. and Professor Emeritus William Perrotti 10:30 a.m., Schafer Theater, Francis A. Wilcox Hall 5 p.m., Room 116, Alumni College Center 6 p.m., Schafer Theater, Francis A. Wilcox Hall Immigrants take the oath that will complete the process The period in history known as “Dark Ages” in Tuesday, October 22 • UTICA Not rated, 87 minutes, documentary, comedy, news of becoming a U.S. citizen. Western civilization was known as the “Golden Ages” LECTURE: “Who are the Daughters of the Driven to make the world better for his baby girl, John in Muslim civilization. The Golden Ages were a time of American Revolution (DAR) and What Do Ennis pieces together the cycle of pay-to-play politics Friday, November 15 • ROME CC $ great knowledge and innovations. They Do?” w/ Barbara Granato, Genealogy that rules America. MOVIE: “Brian Banks” Researcher and DAR Member 6 p.m., Dining and Community Hall, Plumley Complex Thursday, September 26 • UTICA 2 p.m., Excellus Room 225, Francis A. Wilcox Hall Tuesday, November 5 • UTICA $5 general, $2 MVCC employees CONCERT: Aileeah The DAR was founded in 1890, but is still a very active LECTURE: “OFMEN: Feminism IS Rated PG-13, 99 minutes, 2019, drama Noon, Snack Bar, Alumni College Center society today. Learn more about the history of this Humanism,” Rialda Shulman and Sam A football player’s dreams to play in the NFL are halted Aileeah combines her love of traditional country with organization, requirements to become a member, and McManus, Associate Professor and when he is wrongly convicted and sent to prison. Years

SEPTEMBER today’s soulful pop songwriters to create songs that the many things it does within our community. Instructor of Humanities at MVCC later, he fights to clear his name within an unjust system. are rooted in country values and twang with percussive 6 p.m., Room 116, Alumni College Center rhythm and soul. Visit aileeahcolgan.com. Thursday, October 24 • UTICA The event will cover a brief presentation of history of Friday, November 15 • UTICA CC $ INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL feminism in America and elsewhere, its current state, MOVIE: “Brian Banks” Saturday, September 28 • ROME $ 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Snack Bar, Alumni College Center and what we can do to improve the rights of women. 6 p.m., Schafer Theater, Francis A. Wilcox Hall FAMILY FUN SERIES: “Toy Story 4” Join the MVCC community to celebrate our This will be followed by a discussion and encouraged $5 general, $2 MVCC employees Noon, Dining and Community Hall, Plumley Complex international diversity on campus and in Utica. This participation by the audience. Rated PG-13, 99 minutes, 2019, drama $5 general, $2 MVCC employees/children under 12 OCTOBER event includes informational displays, fashion, music, and See description from Friday, Nov. 15, in Rome. Rated G, 100 minutes, animation, adventure, comedy performances. Wednesday, November 6 • UTICA When a new toy called “Forky” joins Woody and the LECTURE: “Peeling Back the Layers: The

NOVEMBER Tuesday, November 19 • ROME gang, a road trip alongside old and new friends reveals Thursday, October 24 • ROME Strengths and Needs of Foster Care,” w/ LECTURE: “Damsel in Defense: Changing how big the world can be for a toy. There will be after- LECTURE: “Who are the Daughters of the Kate Hawn, Multi-County Homefinder at the Statistics,” w/ Debbie Cole and Kimberly film festivities with activities and snacks. American Revolution (DAR) and What Do Fostering Futures Wreden They Do?” w/ Barbara Granato, Genealogy Noon, Room 116, Alumni College Center 6 p.m., Room 119, Plumley Complex Saturday, September 28 • UTICA $ Researcher and DAR Member Is the opiate crisis influencing the statistics? Why are so See description from Monday, Nov. 11, in Utica. FAMILY FUN SERIES: “Toy Story 4” 2 p.m., Room 119, Plumley Complex many children in foster care? This workshop will focus Noon, Schafer Theater, Francis A. Wilcox Hall See description from Tuesday, Oct. 22, in Utica. on the system of working in foster care, the youth’s Wednesday, November 20 • UTICA $5 general, $2 MVCC employees/children under 12 need for safety, permanency, the cycle of need and INTERNATIONAL CAFÉ AND Rated G, 100 minutes, animation, adventure, comedy Thurs., Oct. 24 – Sat., Oct. 26 • UTICA $ self-worth, the 12 skills of an effective foster parent, and CONVERSATION: MVCC International See description from Saturday, Sept. 28, in Rome. MVCC DRAMA CLUB AND THEATRE how to become a foster parent. Students PROGRAM PRODUCTION: Adam 3 p.m., Excellus Room 225, Francis A. Wilcox Hall Tuesday, October 1 • UTICA Szymkowicz’ “Pretty Theft,” Directed by Thursday, November 7 • ROME Students from around the world will share stories of ART EXHIBIT: MVCC 2019 Art Faculty Show Paul Cruskie LECTURE: “Peeling Back the Layers: The their country, presenting on how their culture interacts

OCTOBER 1 p.m., Juergensen Gallery, Francis A. Wilcox Hall Strengths and Needs of Foster Care,” w/ 7:30 p.m., Schafer Theater, Francis A. Wilcox Hall NOVEMBER and works to preserve the natural environment. This A collection of artwork by MVCC Art faculty and $10 general, $5 MVCC employees Kate Hawn, Multi-County Homefinder at will be followed by a meet-and-greet with MVCC staff. Showcasing the art programs and our talented “Pretty Theft” is a play about ballerinas, boxes, and Fostering Futures international students. instructors. Show dates: Oct. 1 - Oct. 25. the dangers of beauty. After losing her father, Allegra 4 p.m., Room 119, Plumley Complex falls under the wing of bad girl Suzy, only to find an See description from Wednesday, Nov. 6, in Utica. Wed., Nov. 20 – Thurs., Nov. 21 • UTICA $ Tuesday, October 1 • UTICA unexpected friendship with Joe, an autistic savant. MVCC DRAMA CLUB READER’S THEATRE OPEN MIC NIGHT When things take a violent turn, Allegra and Suzy Thursday, November 7 • UTICA $ PRESENTATION: Jean Anouilh’s “Antigone: A 8:30 p.m., Snack Bar, Alumni College Center escape cross country and befriend Marco, a mysterious COMEDY: Preacher Lawson from NBC’s Tragedy,” Directed by James Gifford MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY thief who claims he cannot be caught. Produced by “America’s Got Talent” 7:30 p.m., Schafer Theater, Francis A. Wilcox Hall This event is open to performers and spectators of special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. 7 p.m., Schafer Theater, Francis A. Wilcox Hall $10 general, $5 MVCC employees all ages. Instrumentalists, singers, dancers, storytellers, $15 general, $10 MVCC employees That thin little creature sitting by herself, staring straight poets, jugglers, magicians, and others are welcome. Tuesday, October 29 • UTICA One of the most likable, animated characters you’ll ahead, seeing nothing, is Antigone. She is thinking. She is Audience seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. ART LECTURE/EXHIBIT: “What is in the ever see perform, Preacher Lawson’s clean, goofy, thinking that the instant I finish telling you who’s who Cards?” w/ Artist Nadine Swiger-Ortis energetic style will keep you on your toes and, more and what’s what in this play, she will burst forth as the 1 p.m., Excellus Room 225, Francis A. Wilcox Hall importantly, laughing. In 2017, Lawson appeared on tense, sallow, willful girl whose family would never take This show represents the first 22 cards of a full Tarot “America’s Got Talent” and was the only comedian her seriously and who is about to rise up alone against deck the artist has begun to create. Nadine Swiger- to reach the finals. He was invited to compete on Creon, her uncle, the king. Join us for an evening’s Ortis will speak about her creative path to this point “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” in 2019, where reading of an update of one of the greatest of ancient and her professional work. he advanced to the finale after receiving the most plays — with the greatest of modern ideas. votes from the “superfans” of the . Tuesday, October 29 • UTICA Lawson also runs a YouTube channel, where he posts Friday, November 22 • UTICA $ INTERNATIONAL CAFÉ AND travel vlogs, cooking guides, and music videos, all with a DRAG SHOW: Glam Drag Performers comedic twist. His channel has over 5 million views and “Summers” and “Myles” CONVERSATION: “The World is Your over 200,000 subscribers. Visit preacherlawson.com. Marketplace: From Community College to 7 p.m., Schafer Theater, Francis A. Wilcox Hall the World Stage,” w/ Michael Sedge, Global $10 general, $5 MVCC employees Journalist MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY Saturday, October 5 • UTICA $ 2:30 p.m., Room 116, Alumni College Center Drag involves so much more than slipping into a dress LECTURE: “Race in America, Bridging the Entrepreneur magazine called Michael Sedge the “Guru and pasting on thick eyelashes. It is a persona, it is a OCTOBER of Global Marketing.” Now, this author of more than performance, and it is art and culture. Drag shows have Gap,” w/ Ice T, Gangster Rap Originator, become more popular with the documentary “Paris is Author, and TV Star 4,000 published articles, 15 books, three television documentaries, and owner of seven companies in four Burning” and shows like RuPaul’s “Drag Race.” Films 7 p.m., Robert R. Jorgensen Athletic/Event Center such as “The Birdcage,” and “To Wong Foo, Thanks for $20 general, $15 MVCC employees continents, provides MVCC students with a roadmap to global success. Everything, Julie Newmar” have popularized drag culture MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY too. If you have never been to a drag show, you’ve been Ice T not only invented gangster rap, he has lived it. missing out. This performance will include song and Born in New Jersey, he learned the art of survival Tuesday, October 29 • ROME dance. pretty fast. An only child, whose parents died when INTERNATIONAL CAFÉ AND Friday, November 8 • ROME $ he was very young, Ice T became involved in L.A. CONVERSATION: “The World is Your MOVIE: “Spider-Man: Far from Home” Tuesday, December 3 • UTICA CC gangs before spending four years in the Army. Through Marketplace: From Community College to 7 p.m., Dining and Community Hall, Plumley Complex DECEMBER PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION FILM

OCTOBER his music, his roles in TV and film, his books (“The $5 general, $2 MVCC employees the World Stage,” w/ Michael Sedge, Global SERIES: “Inequality for All,” w/ Professional Ice Opinion,” “Ice: A Memoir of Gangster Life,” and Journalist Rated PG-13, 135 minutes, 2019, action, comedy “Redemption – from South Central to Hollywood”), 6 p.m., Room 119, Plumley Complex Following the events of “Avengers: Endgame,” Spider- Association Retiree and Professor Emeritus and his lecture tours of America’s prisons, high schools, See description from Tuesday, Oct. 29, in Utica. Man must step up to take on new threats in a world William Perrotti libraries, and colleges (including Harvard, Princeton, that has changed forever. 6 p.m., Schafer Theater, Francis A. Wilcox Hall Rated PG, 110 minutes, documentary and Stanford), Ice T has become an influential Tuesday, October 29 • UTICA spokesman for America’s youth, regardless of color. He Friday, November 8 • UTICA $ In his Wealth and Poverty class at U.C. - Berkeley, COMEDY: Comedian Lafayette Wright from former U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich discusses has starred in NBC’s “Law & Order: Special Victims Kevin Hart’s “Hart of the City” on Comedy NOVEMBER MOVIE: “Spider-Man: Far from Home” Unit” as Detective Odafin Tutuola for 20 years. In 2017, 7 p.m., Schafer Theater, Francis A. Wilcox Hall the grave economic and social consequences that may he produced and starred in “Who Shot Biggie & Tupac” Central result if the gap between rich and poor continues to 8:30 p.m., Snack Bar, Alumni College Center $5 general, $2 MVCC employees for Fox, released a new “BodyCount” album, which widen. Lafayette Wright is unique in that he is a comedian Rated PG-13, 135 minutes, 2019, action, comedy garnered a 2018 Grammy nomination, and produced whose self-obsessions with art and expression fuel who See description from Friday, Nov. 8, in Rome. and hosted “In Ice Cold Murder” for Oxygen for Wednesday, December 4 • UTICA he is both onstage and off. which a second season started airing in February 2019. Saturday, November 9 • UTICA $ PERFORMANCE: “Musical Theater,” w/ Ice T is the original embodiment of L.A. Hip-Hop and a MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE: Mezzo-Soprano Danan Tsan and Pianist cultural icon. Wednesday, October 30 • ROME Sar-Shalom Strong PSYCHIC FAIR: Free Psychic Readings “Dead Meat,” Presented by Kessler Promotions, Inc. 3 p.m., Schafer Theater, Francis A. Wilcox Hall Monday, October 7 • UTICA 9 a.m. – Noon, Room 119, Plumley Complex Danan Tsan and Sar-Shalom Strong bring a varied and Readings are limited and first-come first-served. 6 p.m., Schafer Theater, Francis A. Wilcox Hall LECTURE: “Two Old Hippies Start a $50 individual, $90 couples (includes dinner) exciting program of musical theater from Rogers and Hammerstein to Sondheim to Pasek and Paul. Tsan is a Coffeehouse, So What?” w/ Kim and Orin Wednesday, October 30 • UTICA A mystery dinner is a popular type of dinner theater in Domenico, Owners of Café Domenico which the play is a murder mystery and the audience versatile performer having sung with major symphony Noon, Room 116, Alumni College Center PSYCHIC FAIR: Free Psychic Readings orchestras, rock bands, and the U.S. Army and is on the 3 – 6 p.m., Excellus Room 225, Francis A. Wilcox Hall is invited to solve the mystery as they eat and watch A story of following a utopian dream in the midst Le Moyne College faculty. Strong performs extensively Readings are limited and first-come first-served. the play. The dinner menu is listed on the ticketing site. of an urban apocalypse. In 2002, at mid-life, Kim and Lately, life at the Tortellini Corner Market is “notta as both a soloist and collaborative musician. He is on Orin Domenico, with daughter Molly and help from the faculty of Hamilton College where he coordinates $ so good” for Papa Tortellini. Supermarket giant Price son Nick, opened the Café Domenico in Uptown Wednesday, October 30 • ROME Slasher has him in its cross-hairs as does Harry Graft, staff Pianists. Utica. They come to MVCC to tell their story and to MOVIE: “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” the health inspector, Mama Celeste, his wife, as well share their vision of revolutionary, improvisational, and 7 p.m., Dining and Community Hall, Plumley Complex as some other shady characters. Mama mia! Papa’s Thursday, December 5 • UTICA CC cultural activism. $5 general, $2 MVCC employees counting on you and the other loyal employees of the DOCUMENTARY AND DISCUSSION: Rated R, 111 minutes, 2019, horror market to come through. Don’t be late for the meeting. “When to Die,” w/ David Yahnke, Placement Tuesday, October 8 • UTICA A group of teens face their fears in order to save their Papa will put the “evil eye” on you! Testing Coordinator at MVCC lives. LECTURE: “Converting to Islam: An 6 p.m., Schafer Theater, Francis A. Wilcox Hall American Tale,” w/ Dana Hubbard, Senior Monday, November 11 • UTICA Not rated, 95 minutes, 2016, documentary, history Wednesday, October 30 • UTICA $ Assistant at Hamilton College LECTURE: “Damsel in Defense: Changing This documentary examines the legacy of the U.S. Civil 5 p.m., Excellus Room 225, Francis A. Wilcox Hall MOVIE: “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” War through the eyes of the reenactors. It explores the 7 p.m., Schafer Theater, Francis A. Wilcox Hall the Statistics,” w/ Debbie Cole and Kimberly Five years ago, Dana Hubbard made the decision to phenomenon of Civil War reenacting and how it both $5 general, $2 MVCC employees Wreden become Muslim. Since then, she has experienced a OCTOBER reinforces and challenges larger cultural trends that are Rated R, 111 minutes, 2019, horror 6 p.m., Room 116, Alumni College Center different side of how many view and treat her in public. defined by the Civil War. See description from Wednesday, Oct. 30, in Rome. The mission of Damsel in Defense is to equip, Hubbard will share her personal journey and show the empower, and educate women to protect themselves importance of tolerance and understanding. and their families along with offering empowerment Friday, December 6 • ROME CC Thursday, October 31 • UTICA and healing to those affected by assault. This DOCUMENTARY AND DISCUSSION: Wednesday, October 9 • ROME ART LECTURE/WORKSHOP: “Day of the presentation will be all about basic self-awareness and “When to Die,” w/ David Yahnke, Placement LECTURE: “Converting to Islam: An Dead: Sugar Skulls,” w/ Christi Harrington, prevention strategies. There will be an assortment of Testing Coordinator at MVCC American Tale,” w/ Dana Hubbard, Senior Professor of Art at MVCC safety and self-defense items for demonstration. Come DECEMBER 6 p.m., Dining and Community Hall, Plumley Complex 10 a.m., Room 111, Academic Building learn a few simple self-defense moves! See description from Thursday, Dec. 5, in Utica. Assistant at Hamilton College Professor Christi Harrington will tell us about the Day 5 p.m., Room 119, Plumley Complex

OCTOBER of the Dead, the rituals and traditions involving this See description from Tuesday, Oct., 8 in Utica. Tuesday, November 12 • UTICA holiday, and will show participants how to make their PERFORMANCE: Hypnotist Nadeen Manuel own sugar skulls. The sugar skulls will be exhibited at the 8:30 p.m., Snack Bar, Alumni College Center Day of the Dead shrine in the Library through Nov. 3. For almost two decades, Nadeen Manuel has been a

M ORE THAN A RACE™ NOVEMBER student of the art and science of hypnosis, NLP, and body language. Visit nadeenmanuel.com. Wednesday, October 9 • UTICA LECTURE: “Boilermaker: Changing People’s Wednesday, November 13 • ROME Lives in a Positive Way for 41 Years and LECTURE: “Anti-Social Media,” w/ Jeremy Counting,” w/ Mark Donovan, Boilermaker Butler, Director of School-Based Services President at Integrated Community Alternatives Sunday, December 8 • UTICA $ 6 p.m., Excellus Room 225, Francis A. Wilcox Hall Network (ICAN) FAMILY FUN SERIES: Dr. Seuss’ “The What began as a small event to thank the community 6 p.m., Room 119, Plumley Complex Grinch” w/ Special Guest, Santa Claus for support of their two businesses (Utica Boilers Every year new technologies are developed that are 2 p.m., Schafer Theater, Francis A. Wilcox Hall – now ECR International – and F.X. Matt Brewing intended to bring us closer together. However, as more $5 general, $2 MVCC employees/children under 12 Company), the Boilermaker has grown into a world- and more young people move from face-to-face contact Rated PG, 90 minutes, 2018, animation, comedy, family renowned event with a festival atmosphere that with their peers toward interacting across a variety The Grinch attempts to undermine the annual Christmas attracts 19,000 runners and upward of 40,000 people of digital platforms, we often see a stark disconnect celebration at Whoville with the help of his loyal dog and to its famed post-race party. Learn more about the and the results could be hurting young people. In this reindeer. He disguises himself as Santa Claus and tries to event’s history, get a peek behind the scenes, find out interactive workshop, participants will learn about the steal all the presents, but his cover his threatened by an how much our community factors into the recipe for most recent trends in teens’ use of technology and earnest young girl. There will be after-film festivities with success, and how you can play a role in the biggest social media, as well as the impact it is having on their activities, snacks, and a special photoshoot with Santa Claus. event in Utica! mental health and overall well-being.