JANUARY Cultural MVCC Series SPRING 2020 LINEUP

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MARCH 20 POWER PUNK BAND “LIT” APRIL 24 SAL VULCANO Star of truTV’s “” this native has been doing comedy for years. In addition to performing as part of Comedy Troupe, he’s been featured on ’s “This Is Not Happening,” TBS’ MARCH 28 “The Misery Index.” Visit salvulcanocomedy.com. STEM FEST FEBRUARY Tickets for all events go on sale at 10 a.m., Mon., Jan. 20. TICKETS EVENT KEY 315-731-5721 • mvcc.edu/tickets UTICA UTICA CAMPUS MOST CULTURAL SERIES EVENTS ARE ROME ROME CAMPUS FREE for MVCC STUDENTS! $ TICKETED EVENT Tickets are REQUIRED for all events CLOSED CAPTIONED marked with $ and are available at the PROGRAM BOARD College Stores (Rome and Utica) and DIVERSITY & GLOBAL the MVCC Box Office (WH106). VIEW EVENT

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38 Spring 20 | MVCCONNECT Cultural Series | mvcc.edu/culture JANUARY FEBRUARY Fri., Jan. 24 • ROME $ Thurs., Feb. 6 • UTICA GAME SHOW: The “Price is Right” Comedy Game Show CONCERT: Singer Matt Beilis 7 p.m., Room 150, Plumley Complex 12:45 p.m., Snack Bar, Alumni College Center $5 general, $2 MVCC employees New Yorker Matt Beilis was born with his distinct The game show that you know and love where contestants voice. Some would say it’s unconventional, which compete for a chance to win over $300 in prizes. would fit the personality of this singer/songwriter/ pianist. Visit mattbeilis.com. Wed., Jan. 29 • ROME PERFORMANCE: Magician Zak Mirzadeh Thurs., Feb. 6 • UTICA $ 7 p.m., Room 150, Plumley Complex PERFORMANCE: “Of Ebony and Embers: Zak Mirzadeh is an illusionist and keynote speaker. Vignettes of the Harlem Renaissance,” w/ The SPRING 2020 LINEUP Visit mirzshow.com. Core Ensemble 7 p.m., Schafer Theater, Wilcox Hall Thurs., Jan. 30 • UTICA $5 general, $2 MVCC employees CONCERT: Singer Aidan Doran A chamber music theater work for actor and trio 12:45 p.m., Snack Bar, Alumni College Center (cello, piano, and percussion) celebrating the lives Aidan is currently a finalist in The Apollo Theater Amateur of the great African-American poets-Langston Night competition, Stars of Tomorrow, and was invited Hughes, Countee Cullen, and Claude McKay-as to be the opening act for The Apollo Theater Spring Gala seen through the eyes of the great muralist and in which he opened for Brandy, Salt-N-Pepa, and Bell Biv painter Aaron Douglas. Text is by Akin Babatunde. DeVoe. Visit aidandoran.com. The musical score includes works by jazz giants Duke Ellington, Jelly Roll Morton, Billy Strayhorn, Thelonius Monk, and Charles Mingus, as well as concert music by Jeffrey Mumford and George FEBRUARY Walker. Visit coreensemble.com.

Thurs., Feb. 6 • ROME GAME SHOW: Black History Super Bowl 7 p.m., Room 150, Plumley Complex Do you know your Black history? Well, here’s your chance to prove it – with more than $300 in prizes!

Sat., Feb. 1 • UTICA $ Tues., Feb. 11 • UTICA 6th ANNIVERSARY PERFORMANCE: “Magic Rocks!®” COMEDY: Comedian Azeem Starring Illusionist Leon Etienne from NBC’s 8:30 p.m., Snack Bar, Alumni College Center “America’s Got Talent,” The CW’s “Penn and Teller: Fool MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY Us,” and Jimmy Fallon Azeem is a holistic healer through humor, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Schafer Theater, Wilcox Hall prescribing the right dose to each audience, $10 general, $5 MVCC employees leaving you laughing long after he’s gone. Visit

On Feb. 1, 2014, after being a finalist on NBC’s “America’s FEBRUARY facebook.com/azeemcomedy. Got Talent,” Illusionist Leon Etienne returned to his hometown of Utica and sold out The Stanley Center for the Wed., Feb. 12 • UTICA Arts. On Feb. 1, he returns to the venue where it all started, INTERNATIONAL CAFÉ AND CONVERSATION: MVCC. Hailed by critics as “America’s Rock Illusionist,” “Women Farmers and Agricultural Biodiversity Etienne is recognized for his on-stage charisma, a fast- in India’s Himalayan Foothills,” w/ Priya paced, high-energy, rock ‘n roll performance style, his Chandrasekaran, Visiting Assistant Professor at no-nonsense approach to magic and a passion for sleight- Hamilton College of-hand magic, and the best jaw-dropping grand illusions 2:30 p.m., Room 116, Alumni College Center in the world. Visit magicrocks.com. Priya Chandrasekaran is an environmental humanist, advocating for agricultural biodiversity. Tues., Feb. 4 • UTICA She will be sharing her experiences related ART EXHIBIT: 2020 Art Faculty Select Student Show to environmental and agrarian justice in rural 1 p.m., Juergensen Gallery, Wilcox Hall Northern India and her work with women farmers A showcase of the best artwork from students of in the Himalayas. MVCC’s School of Art. Wed., Feb. 12 • ROME Tues., Feb. 4 • UTICA INTERNATIONAL CAFÉ AND CONVERSATION: FEBRUARY PERFORMANCE: “African Soul International” “Women Farmers and Agricultural Biodiversity 8:30 p.m., Snack Bar, Alumni College Center in India’s Himalayan Foothills,” w/ Priya This performance will trace the roots of music and Chandrasekaran, Visiting Assistant Professor at song to Africa and the vestiges of them through Hamilton College various dances in the U.S. and Caribbean islands. The 6 p.m., Room 119, Plumley Complex fun voyage ends in today’s hip-hop, with the entire See description from Wed., Feb. 12, in Utica. audience participating in a call and response of Nas’ motivational song, “I Know I Can,” in three African Wed., Feb. 12 • UTICA $ native tongues. Visit africansoulinternational.org. MOVIE: “Joker” 7 p.m., Schafer Theater, Wilcox Hall Wed., Feb. 5 • UTICA $5 general, $2 MVCC employees LECTURE: “Dopes on the Road: Traveling While Rated R, 122 minutes, 2019, crime, drama, thriller LGBT,” w/ Blogger Meg Cale In Gotham City, mentally troubled comedian Arthur 4:30 p.m., Room 116, Alumni College Center Fleck is disregarded and mistreated by society. He Meg and Lindsay created “Dopes on the Road,” a then embarks on a downward spiral of revolution website dedicated to inspiring and equipping LGBT and bloody crime. This path brings him face-to- travelers to live a life of adventures. They will share face with his alter-ego: “The Joker.” some of their adventures in LGBT travel at home and abroad. Visit dopesontheroad.com.

315-731-5721 | Cultural Series MVCCONNECT | Spring 20 39 FEBRUARY FEBRUARY MARCH Thurs., Feb. 13 • UTICA Wed., Feb. 19 • UTICA $ CONCERT: Matthew Schuler from NBC’s MOVIE: “The Great Gatsby” “The Voice” 7 p.m., Schafer Theater, Wilcox Hall 12:45 p.m., Snack Bar, Alumni College Center $5 general, $2 MVCC employees Visit officialmatthewschuler.com. Rated PG-13, 143 minutes, drama, romance Celebrate 2020 with a flashback to the 1920s! In this Thurs., Feb. 13 • ROME $ award-winning film, a writer and Wall Street trader, MOVIE: “Joker” Nick, finds himself drawn to the past and lifestyle of his 7 p.m., Room 150, Plumley Complex millionaire neighbor, Jay Gatsby. $5 general, $2 MVCC employees Rated R, 122 minutes, 2019, crime, drama, thriller Thurs., Feb. 20 • UTICA See description from Wed., Feb. 12, in Utica. BLACK HISTORY MONTH LUNCHEON noon, Room 116, Alumni College Center Guest speakers will discuss black history.

M ORE THAN A RACE™ Thurs., Feb. 20 • UTICA $ Thurs., Feb. 13 • UTICA $ SPIRITUAL FITNESS: “Restorative Yoga and Drum LECTURE: The Boilermaker Presents “American Circle,” w/ Alex Kofi Dankwa, Founder and Therapeutic Ninja Warriors in Utica,” featuring Daniel Gil and Arts Life Coach at Common Unity, and Sparkle Denise, Jonathan Horton Founder of Worthy of Wealth (WOW) Yoga 7 p.m., Schafer Theater, Wilcox Hall 6 p.m., Schafer Theater, Wilcox Hall $10 general, $5 MVCC employees/children under 12 $5 general, $2 MVCC employees/children under 12 After being a “rookie walk-on” and competing Spiritual Fitness is a term used to express a person’s on season seven of hit TV show “American Ninja overall spiritual health or to give meaning and purpose Warrior,” Daniel Gil is now a five-time national in life. This is sure to be both therapeutic and fun for the finalist. Jonathan Horton is a seven-time USA entire family (ages 4+). Space is limited. national champion, two-time Olympian, two-time Olympic medalist, and Olympic team captain. He is Fri., Feb. 21 • UTICA now a regular finalist on the popular show. SAND MANDALA OF COMPASSION: “Dismantling Ceremony,” w/ Venerable Tenzin Yignyen, Ordained Mon., Feb. 17 – Thurs., Feb. 20 • UTICA Monk and Visiting Professor at Hobart and William PRESENTATION: “Sand Mandala of Compassion,” FEBRUARY Smith Colleges w/ Venerable Tenzin Yignyen, Ordained Monk and 10 a.m., Library, Payne Hall Visiting Professor at Hobart and William Smith This ceremony begins in the Utica Campus library and Colleges continues with a short walk to a nearby body of water. Wear 9-11:30 a.m., 1-4 p.m., Library, Payne Hall (Mon. walking shoes or boots, and dress warmly. and Wed. evenings from 6-7:30 p.m.) Venerable Tenzin Yignyen was born in Tibet and Tues., Feb. 25 • UTICA ordained as a monk by His Holiness, the 14th Dalai OPEN MIC NIGHT Lama. He teaches Buddhism and Asian Studies and

8:30 p.m., Snack Bar, Alumni College Center MARCH has created sand mandalas around the globe. The MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY dismantling ceremony will take place on Fri., Feb. 21, at 10 a.m. Wed., Feb. 26 • ROME PERFORMANCE: Comedian Jay Black Mon., Feb. 17 • UTICA $ 7 p.m., Room 150, Plumley Complex MOVIE: “Wonder Park” MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY 2 p.m., Schafer Theater, Wilcox Hall Jay Black left his job as a high school English teacher 10 $5 general, $2 MVCC employees/children under 12 years ago to embark on a career as a stand-up comic. In Rated PG, 86 minutes, 2019, animation, adventure that time, he’s achieved an incredible amount of success, This inspirational film is designed to educate winning “College Performer of the Year” once and the kids (specifically girls), their families, and friends “College Comedian of the Year” three times. Visit jayblack.tv. about the career opportunities in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), specifically Sat., Feb. 29 • ROME $ engineering fields. FAMILY FUN SERIES: “Playmobil: The Movie” Noon, Room 150, Plumley Complex Tues., Feb. 18 • UTICA $5 general, $2 MVCC employees/children under 12 FEBRUARY LECTURE: “Making Sense Out of the United Rated G, 99 minutes, 2019, animation, adventure, comedy States Census Records,” w/ Barbara Leiger Animated feature film inspired by the Playmobil brand toys. Granato, Genealogy Researcher There will be after-film festivities with activities and snacks. 2 p.m., Room 116, Alumni College Center Learn the history of the U.S. Census records and Sat., Feb. 29 • UTICA $ the stories they can reveal about our families. FAMILY FUN SERIES: “Playmobil: The Movie” Noon, Schafer Theater, Wilcox Hall Tues., Feb. 18 • UTICA $5 general, $2 MVCC employees/children under 12 PERFORMANCE: Hypnotist Eric Mina Rated G, 99 minutes, 2019, animation, adventure, comedy MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY See description from Sat., Feb. 29, in Rome. 8:30 p.m., Snack Bar, Alumni College Center Eric Mina dares audiences to dream about a world

MARCH Tues., March 3 • UTICA of unlimited possibilities, and his award-winning INTERNATIONAL CAFÉ AND CONVERSATION: “Experiences hypnosis show has been viewed by millions of in Iraq,” w/ Erich Luther, MVCC Alumnus and Engineer people around the world. Visit ericmina.com. 2:30 p.m., Room 116, Alumni College Center In over 22 months as a combat medic in Iraq, Luther Wed., Feb. 19 • ROME experienced some of the very worst of what people are LECTURE: “Making Sense Out of the United capable of along with some of the very best. He will share States Census Records,” w/ Barbara Leiger his experiences working with people around the world. Granato, Genealogy Researcher 2 p.m., Room 119, Plumley Complex See description from Tues., Feb. 18, in Utica.

40 Spring 20 | MVCCONNECT Cultural Series | mvcc.edu/culture MARCH MARCH Tues., March 3 • ROME Sat., March 14 • UTICA $ INTERNATIONAL CAFÉ AND CONVERSATION: FAMILY FUN SERIES: “Frozen II” “Experiences in Iraq,” w/ Erich Luther, MVCC Noon, Schafer Theater, Wilcox Hall Alumnus and Engineer $5 general, $2 MVCC employees/children under 12 6 p.m., Room 119, Plumley Complex Rated PG, 103 minutes, 2019, animation, adventure See description from Tues., March 3, in Utica. See description from Sat., March 14, in Rome.

Wed., March 4 • UTICA Wed., March 18 • ROME PERFORMANCE: “Great Speeches by Great Women,” LECTURE: “The Business of Toyetics,” w/ Kyle w/ Rialda Shulman, Associate Professor of English Lince, Professor of STEM Transfer Programs at at MVCC, and Stacey McCall, Assistant Professor of MVCC History at MVCC 6 p.m., Room 119, Plumley Complex 5 p.m., Room 116, Alumni College Center Toys are an important staple for children in In celebration of Women’s History Month, this event will imaginative play, but what makes adult toy focus on American Suffrage Movement. The presenters collecting such a large market? We will explore will deliver speeches, in costume, and allow the the cultural impact of toys and media and how it audience to participate in a Q&A after the event. influences a generation of adults even today.

Wed., March 4 • UTICA $ Thurs., March 19 • $ LECTURE: “Way Out There: Adventures of a Wilderness WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH LUNCHEON Trekker,” with Author and Wilderness Trekker J.R. Harris Noon, Room 116, Alumni College Center 7 p.m., Schafer Theater, Wilcox Hall Guest speakers from diverse backgrounds will $5 general, $2 MVCC employees lecture on the obstacles they have overcome. J.R. Harris has roamed from arctic Alaska to the Australian Outback, from Patagonia to the Pyrenees and Thurs., March 19 • ROME across Greenland, Lapland, Iceland, New Foundland, LECTURE: “Not Your Grandmother’s Calligraphy: Finland, and New Zealand for more than 50 years. He is Beyond Pen to Paper in the 21st Century,” w/ still an active and enthusiastic trekker and is committed Sarah Dustin, Professional Calligrapher and to encouraging everyone, especially young people and Owner of The Adirondack Ink people of color to experience the benefits that come 6 p.m., Room 119, Plumley Complex from being in the great outdoors and to support our From the Middle Ages to the 21st century, various natural environments. Visit jrinthewilderness.com. penmanship styles have been historically influential and artistically beautiful. Learn how these styles go Thurs., March 5 • UTICA beyond pen to paper. Visit theadirondackink.com. CONCERT: Michaela Paige from NBC’s “The Voice” 12:45 p.m., Snack Bar, Alumni College Center Michaela not only earned a spot in the top 12 of “The Voice” with Team Blake, but also graced the likes of USA Today, Rolling Stone, Access Hollywood, and the iTunes Top 100. Visit michaelapaige.com. MARCH

Thurs., March 5 • UTICA LECTURE: “Lizards, Lumberjill Sports, and Landscape Scale Conservation: Exploring a Career and Life Adventures that all Started with a Degree from MVCC,” w/ Collin Shephard, Forest Ecologist with the NY Forest Service 3 p.m., Room 116, Alumni College Center MVCC alumnus Collin Shephard will share how the STEM- based education she earned at MVCC has developed Fri., March 20 • UTICA $ into the forest ecologist position she now holds with the CONCERT: SoCal ’90s Power Punk Band “Lit” USDA Forest Service. She’ll also share the personal and 7 p.m., Schafer Theater, Wilcox Hall professional adventures she has had along the way, as $15 general, $10 MVCC employees well as career opportunities available with the USDA MARCH Lit is considered one of the preeminent bands Forest Service. to have come out of the post-grunge era of the late ’90s and helped define an entire generation of SoCal power punk with hard-charging hits like “My Own Worst Enemy,” “Miserable,” “Zip-Lock,” and “Lipstick & Bruises.” The band has released six studio albums worldwide, including their RIAA certified platinum “A Place in the Sun,” and they are currently writing and recording new material. Visit litband.com.

Sat., March 21 • ROME $ GAME SHOW: “Minute to Win It” 7 p.m., Room 150, Plumley Complex Sat., March 14 • ROME $ $5 general, $2 MVCC employees FAMILY FUN SERIES: “Frozen II” Fully interactive live game show, with both trivia Noon, Room 150, Plumley Complex and physical challenges, where contestants will $5 general, $2 MVCC employees/children under 12 have the opportunity to win up to $300 in prizes. Rated PG, 103 minutes, 2019, animation, adventure Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven leave Arendelle to travel to an ancient, autumn-bound forest of an enchanted land. They set out to find the origin of Elsa’s powers in order to save their kingdom. There will be after-film festivities with activities and snacks.

315-731-5721 | Cultural Series MVCCONNECT | Spring 20 41 MARCH APRIL APRIL Mon., March 23 • UTICA $ Fri., April 3 • ROME $ FACT AND FILM: “Babette’s Feast,” w/ Dr. Todd MOVIE: “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” Alden Marshall, Assistant Professor of English 7 p.m., Room 150, Plumley Complex Language Arts $5 general, $2 MVCC employees 5 p.m., Schafer Theater, Wilcox Hall Rated PG-13, 155 minutes, 2019, action, adventure $5 general, $2 MVCC employees The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once more in Rated G, 103 minutes, drama the final chapter of the Skywalker saga. During the late 19th century, a strict religious community in a Danish village takes in a French Sat., April 4 • UTICA $ refugee from the Franco-Prussian War as a servant CONVENTION: “Taka-Con: What’s Your Passion?” to the late pastor’s daughters. This event will be 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Alumni College Center and Wilcox Hall followed by a short Q&A panel. $5 general, $2 MVCC employees/children under 12 Presented by the Anime Club, this convention will include Tues., March 24 • UTICA vendors, artists, lectures, games, and contests on various ART LECTURE/EXHIBIT: “Spread out the Skies,” aspects of pop culture including anime, gaming, comics, and w/ Artist Arron Levi Foster cosplay. Come to geek out about your passions with other 1 p.m., Excellus Room 225, Wilcox Hall like-minded folks. A collection of works that highlight the connection of nature and memory to create a dialog with identity Sat., April 4 • UTICA through the post-digital printmaking process. PERFORMANCE: “Mettaton and More: A Cosplay Extravaganza,” w/ Cosplayer Stephon Lenaghen Tues., March 24 • UTICA 7 p.m., Snack Bar, Alumni College Center PERFORMANCE: Poetry Slam Champion Dave G Stephon Lenaghen creates his own cosplay and performs 8:30 p.m., Snack Bar, Alumni College Center as those characters in this show with music, dance, and MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY amazing costume design. As a product of a traditional Baptist household and a child of hip-hop culture, Dave G uses his poetry MARCH Mon., April 6 • UTICA to analyze and unpack how the performance of LECTURE: “The Independent Millennial Woman,” w/ Lisa religion and gender intersect within his personal K. Stephenson, Author and Motivational Speaker life and the greater Black community. Visit 6 p.m., Room 116, Alumni College Center davegpoetry.com. The fact is, “The Independent Millennial Woman” is not a woman who takes pride in being alone; in fact, Sat., March 28 • UTICA she possesses a set of invaluable skills–high emotional STEM FEST: “Celebration of Science, intelligence, good judgment, and a vast network of Technology, Engineering, and Math at MVCC” possibilities. Visit lisakstephenson.com. 9:30 a.m., Excellus Room 225, Wilcox Hall On this day, Wilcox Hall will be transformed into Tues., April 7 • ROME a showcase of activities and demos related to APRIL LECTURE: “The Independent Millennial Woman,” w/ Lisa STEM. Participants will explore capillary action, K. Stephenson, Author and Motivational Speaker non-Newtonian fluids, robots, mini drones, human 6 p.m., Room 119, Plumley Complex circuits, a bed of nails, DNA modeling, and more. See description from Mon., April 6, in Utica. This event is suitable for all ages. Tues., April 7 • UTICA Sat., March 28 • UTICA $ OPEN MIC NIGHT PERFORMANCE: “That Physics Show,” w/ David 8:30 p.m., Snack Bar, Alumni College Center Maiullo, Physics Educator and Professional MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY Demonstrator 11:30 a.m., Schafer Theater, Wilcox Hall Wed., April 8 • UTICA $5 general, $2 MVCC employees LECTURE: “Wicca & Witchcraft in Central New York,” w/ What damage can a ping pong ball do as it hurtles Lady Awen and Lord Teiwaz, Founders of Willow Hill Circle at 700 miles an hour through a vacuum tube? 5 p.m., Room 116, Alumni College Center Can you see the shape of sound in a dancing See description from Wed., April 1, in Rome. flame? Lifetime professional physics demonstrator

David Maiullo brings his scientific “magic” from Wed., April 15 • UTICA APRIL the world of physics to the off-Broadway stage INTERNATIONAL CAFÉ AND CONVERSATION: Artists-in- in “That Physics Show!” The show has multi- Residence at Utica Sculpture Space generational appeal. Visit thatphysicsshow.com. 2:30 p.m., Room 116, Alumni College Center

APRIL Artists-in-Residence at Utica Sculpture Space discuss their Wed., April 1 • ROME art as an expression of global views and/or topics relating to LECTURE: “Wicca & Witchcraft in Central New diversity. York,” w/ Lady Awen and Lord Teiwaz, Founders of Willow Hill Circle 5 p.m., Room 119, Plumley Complex Lady Awen and Lord Teiwaz believe that magic is inherent in all humans in all cultures and that there is a little bit of Pagan remaining in all of us, as seen in concepts such as intuition, wives tales, superstitions, dowsing for water, and other long- held practices, celebrations, and beliefs. This topic of discussion will be explored as they look back $ through the centuries and consider the tales and Thurs., April 16 • ROME traditions handed down through the ages around MOVIE: “Jumanji: The Next Level” the world, and even here in our own community. 7 p.m., Room 150, Plumley Complex $5 general, $2 MVCC employees Rated PG-13, 114 minutes, action, adventure, comedy In “Jumanji: The Next Level,” the gang is back but the game has changed. As they return to rescue one of their own, the players will have to brave parts unknown, from arid deserts to snowy mountains, to escape the world’s most dangerous game.

42 Spring 20 | MVCCONNECT Cultural Series | mvcc.edu/culture APRIL APRIL Thurs., April 16 – Sat., April 18 • UTICA $ MVCC DRAMA CLUB AND THEATER PROGRAM PRESENTS: “Six Characters in Search of an Author,” Directed by Rialda Shulman, Associate Professor of English at MVCC 7:30 p.m., Schafer Theater, Wilcox Hall $5 general, $2 MVCC employees This fascinating early 20th century play features six characters in an unfinished work – a father, mother, $ step-daughter, two sons, and a little girl – who claim Fri., April 24 • UTICA to be “incomplete” and seek an author to tell their COMEDY: Comedian Sal Vulcano, Star of truTV’s stories. The play explores the relationship between “Impractical Jokers” authors, characters, and actors, and questions our 7 p.m., Field House, Jorgensen Athletic/Event Center understanding of reality as it is presented to us. $25 general, $20 MVCC employees (in advance) $30 general, $25 MVCC employees (day-of-show) Mon., April 20 • UTICA Staten Island-native Sal Vulcano has been doing comedy for years, best known for starring in truTV’s INTERNATIONAL TABLETOP DAY 2 p.m., Room 116, Alumni College Center “Impractical Jokers.” In addition to performing as Come learn tabletop games from around the world! part of The Tenderloins Comedy Troupe to sold-out Hosted by the Strategic Gaming Club, learn games from crowds, he’s been featured on Comedy Central’s China, New Zealand, Africa, Japan, and Europe, and go “This Is Not Happening,” TBS’ “The Misery Index,” beyond your standard Monopoly. and hosts a podcast with titled “What Say You?” Visit salvulcanocomedy.com.

$ Mon., April 20 • UTICA $ MOVIE: “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” Sat., April 25 • UTICA 7 p.m., Schafer Theater, Wilcox Hall MOVIE: “Jumanji: The Next Level” $5 general, $2 MVCC employees APRIL 7 p.m., Schafer Theater, Wilcox Hall Rated PG-13, 155 minutes, 2019, action, adventure $5 general, $2 MVCC employees See description from Fri., April 3, in Rome. Rated PG-13, 114 minutes, action, adventure See description from Thurs., April 16, in Rome.

Wed., April 22 • UTICA $ FACT AND FILM: “Before the Flood: The Threat of Mon., April 27 • UTICA CONCERT: Pianist Kevin Moore, Professor of Climate Change,” w/ Lindsey Williams, Associate Music at Onondaga Community College Professor of Geology at MVCC 3 p.m., Schafer Theater, Wilcox Hall 6 p.m., Room 116, Alumni College Center $5 general, $2 MVCC employees The documentary “Before the Flood,” features Leonardo A frequent performer in the Central New York area DiCaprio on a journey as a United Nations Messenger and beyond, Kevin Moore plays music by Johann of Peace, traveling to five continents and the Arctic to Sebastian Bach, Sergei Rachmaninoff, and Ludwig witness climate change firsthand. van Beethoven.

Thurs., April 23 • UTICA Tues., April 28 • ROME PERFORMANCE: Poet Jinahie PERFORMANCE: Comedian Marc LaMotte 12:45 p.m., Room 116, Alumni College Center 7 p.m., Room 150, Plumley Complex MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY Jinahie (“my wings” in Arabic) is an Egyptian-American LaMotte’s mix of stand-up and storytelling has performance artist, educator, and social justice activist. made him a popular act at clubs and colleges across Jinahie has collected hundreds of Potluck Poems, a the country. Visit marclamotte.com. collaboration among strangers in which a poem is completed during live performances by the contribution of a line from each audience member. Visit jinahie.com. Thurs., April 30 • UTICA CONCERT: Kristen Merlin from NBC’s “The Voice” 12:45 p.m., Snack Bar, Alumni College Center Thurs., April 23 • UTICA After touring with “The Voice,” Kristen Merlin LECTURE: “Working Meaningfully with Those on the released her debut EP – Boomerang. Visit APRIL Autism Spectrum,” w/ Author and Autism Advocate kristenmerlin.com. Dylan Emmons, Instructor of Reading and Writing at MAY Borough of Manhattan Community College Fri., May 1 • ROME $ 3 p.m., Room 116, Alumni College Center ROME CAMPUS CASINO NIGHT Dylan Emmons is the author of “Living in Two Worlds: 7 p.m., Room 150, Plumley Complex On Being a Social Chameleon with Asperger’s.” $5 general, $2 MVCC employees Diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome at the age of 6, Casino Night is a new signature event hosted on Emmons is a writer, public speaker, and consultant our Rome Campus. Join us as the Room 150 is working to improve understanding for and improving transformed into a casino, complete with gaming the quality of life of people with autism. He will be tables staffed by professional dealers. Mocktails and joined by a panel of students. Visit dylanemmons.com. hors d’oeuvres will be served throughout the evening.

$ Thurs., April 23 • ROME Wed., May 6 • UTICA $ MOVIE: “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” LECTURE: “Coping with Social Anxiety: It’s Not 7 p.m., Room 150, Plumley Complex $5 general, $2 MVCC employees Just You,” w/ Author and Former Child Actress Rated PG, 108 minutes, biography, drama Lisa Jakub 6 p.m., Schafer Theater, Wilcox Hall Based on the true story of a real-life friendship between $10 general, $5 MVCC employees Fred (“Mr.”) Rogers and journalist Tom Junod. Lisa Jakub starred in such box office hits as “Mrs. Doubtfire,” and “Independence Day,” before her $ Thurs., April 23 • UTICA own anxiety made it difficult to cope in the public MOVIE: “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” eye. Since leaving Hollywood, Jakub has devoted 7 p.m., Schafer Theater, Wilcox Hall her life to researching and writing about social $5 general, $2 MVCC employees anxiety, and giving people the tools to cope. Rated PG, 108 minutes, biography, drama Visit reallisajakub.com. See description from Thurs., April 23, in Rome.

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