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October


Oct 14, 2024

9:00 AM

Expression Through Utility: Exploring Form on the Wheel
Foster Art Gallery

This exhibition will feature the work of three ceramic artists—Ray Brown, Sarah Anderson and Amelia Stamps—who use the wheel to create functional forms. The exhibition is curated by ceramic artist, Missy McCormick, whose curatorial emphasis was on artists whose work varied in design and approach to the surface of the forms, all while using the wheel as an integral tool to create their work.

This free exhibition is open to the public and runs through October 30. For more information contact Summer Zickefoose at zickefse@westminster.edu.

Oct 15, 2024

9:00 AM

Expression Through Utility: Exploring Form on the Wheel
Foster Art Gallery

This exhibition will feature the work of three ceramic artists—Ray Brown, Sarah Anderson and Amelia Stamps—who use the wheel to create functional forms. The exhibition is curated by ceramic artist, Missy McCormick, whose curatorial emphasis was on artists whose work varied in design and approach to the surface of the forms, all while using the wheel as an integral tool to create their work.

This free exhibition is open to the public and runs through October 30. For more information contact Summer Zickefoose at zickefse@westminster.edu.

Oct 16, 2024

8:10 AM

Faculty Scholarship Celebration
Witherspoon Rooms, McKelvey Campus Center

The Faculty Scholarship Celebration is a daylong event in the style of an academic conference featuring the research of the Westminster College Faculty. Presentations occur in a panel format featuring two faculty members per session, with the entire day representing one third of our faculty scholars. This event is intended to not only introduce the students in the Inquiry course of the First Year Program to the wide variety of faculty scholarship, but also serves as an opportunity for all Westminster Undergraduates to discover and explore the research and creative works happening across all departments at the college.

This event is free and open to the public. To view the full schedule visit 

https://www.westminster.edu/academics/faculty/faculty-scholarship/index.cfm

Oct 16, 2024

9:00 AM

Expression Through Utility: Exploring Form on the Wheel
Foster Art Gallery

This exhibition will feature the work of three ceramic artists—Ray Brown, Sarah Anderson and Amelia Stamps—who use the wheel to create functional forms. The exhibition is curated by ceramic artist, Missy McCormick, whose curatorial emphasis was on artists whose work varied in design and approach to the surface of the forms, all while using the wheel as an integral tool to create their work.

This free exhibition is open to the public and runs through October 30. For more information contact Summer Zickefoose at zickefse@westminster.edu.

Oct 16, 2024

6:00 PM

Henderson Lecture: Summer E. Zickefoose
Witherspoon Rooms, McKelvey Campus Center

The 2024 Henderson Lecturer Summer E. Zickefoose, Associate Professor of Visual Art, presents Acts of Care in Contemporary Art.

The Henderson Lecture was founded by the late Dr. Joseph R. Henderson and his wife, Elizabeth, to encourage and recognize original and continuing research and scholarship among Westminster faculty, and to afford the opportunity for faculty to share their learning with the academic community.

This free event is open to the public.

Oct 17, 2024

9:00 AM

Expression Through Utility: Exploring Form on the Wheel
Foster Art Gallery

This exhibition will feature the work of three ceramic artists—Ray Brown, Sarah Anderson and Amelia Stamps—who use the wheel to create functional forms. The exhibition is curated by ceramic artist, Missy McCormick, whose curatorial emphasis was on artists whose work varied in design and approach to the surface of the forms, all while using the wheel as an integral tool to create their work.

This free exhibition is open to the public and runs through October 30. For more information contact Summer Zickefoose at zickefse@westminster.edu.

Oct 18, 2024

9:00 AM

Expression Through Utility: Exploring Form on the Wheel
Foster Art Gallery

This exhibition will feature the work of three ceramic artists—Ray Brown, Sarah Anderson and Amelia Stamps—who use the wheel to create functional forms. The exhibition is curated by ceramic artist, Missy McCormick, whose curatorial emphasis was on artists whose work varied in design and approach to the surface of the forms, all while using the wheel as an integral tool to create their work.

This free exhibition is open to the public and runs through October 30. For more information contact Summer Zickefoose at zickefse@westminster.edu.

Oct 21, 2024

9:00 AM

Expression Through Utility: Exploring Form on the Wheel
Foster Art Gallery

This exhibition will feature the work of three ceramic artists—Ray Brown, Sarah Anderson and Amelia Stamps—who use the wheel to create functional forms. The exhibition is curated by ceramic artist, Missy McCormick, whose curatorial emphasis was on artists whose work varied in design and approach to the surface of the forms, all while using the wheel as an integral tool to create their work.

This free exhibition is open to the public and runs through October 30. For more information contact Summer Zickefoose at zickefse@westminster.edu.

Oct 22, 2024

9:00 AM

Expression Through Utility: Exploring Form on the Wheel
Foster Art Gallery

This exhibition will feature the work of three ceramic artists—Ray Brown, Sarah Anderson and Amelia Stamps—who use the wheel to create functional forms. The exhibition is curated by ceramic artist, Missy McCormick, whose curatorial emphasis was on artists whose work varied in design and approach to the surface of the forms, all while using the wheel as an integral tool to create their work.

This free exhibition is open to the public and runs through October 30. For more information contact Summer Zickefoose at zickefse@westminster.edu.

Oct 23, 2024

9:00 AM

Expression Through Utility: Exploring Form on the Wheel
Foster Art Gallery

This exhibition will feature the work of three ceramic artists—Ray Brown, Sarah Anderson and Amelia Stamps—who use the wheel to create functional forms. The exhibition is curated by ceramic artist, Missy McCormick, whose curatorial emphasis was on artists whose work varied in design and approach to the surface of the forms, all while using the wheel as an integral tool to create their work.

This free exhibition is open to the public and runs through October 30. For more information contact Summer Zickefoose at zickefse@westminster.edu.

Oct 24, 2024

9:00 AM

Expression Through Utility: Exploring Form on the Wheel
Foster Art Gallery

This exhibition will feature the work of three ceramic artists—Ray Brown, Sarah Anderson and Amelia Stamps—who use the wheel to create functional forms. The exhibition is curated by ceramic artist, Missy McCormick, whose curatorial emphasis was on artists whose work varied in design and approach to the surface of the forms, all while using the wheel as an integral tool to create their work.

This free exhibition is open to the public and runs through October 30. For more information contact Summer Zickefoose at zickefse@westminster.edu.

Oct 25, 2024

9:00 AM

Expression Through Utility: Exploring Form on the Wheel
Foster Art Gallery

This exhibition will feature the work of three ceramic artists—Ray Brown, Sarah Anderson and Amelia Stamps—who use the wheel to create functional forms. The exhibition is curated by ceramic artist, Missy McCormick, whose curatorial emphasis was on artists whose work varied in design and approach to the surface of the forms, all while using the wheel as an integral tool to create their work.

This free exhibition is open to the public and runs through October 30. For more information contact Summer Zickefoose at zickefse@westminster.edu.

Oct 25, 2024

6:00 PM

WC Planetarium - Halloween!
Hoyt 116

"What do you associate with Halloween? Trick-or-Treating, costumes… astronomy? After all, Halloween is an astronomical holiday! Learn the history of Halloween and how it fits into the seasons as a “cross-quarter day.” Also explore the night sky and learn what planets, constellations, and stars will be out on your Halloween evening."

This show is recommended for grades 3+ (ages 7 and up).

Please reserve a spot for the show here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/998572405947?aff=oddtdtcreator

Oct 28, 2024

9:00 AM

Expression Through Utility: Exploring Form on the Wheel
Foster Art Gallery

This exhibition will feature the work of three ceramic artists—Ray Brown, Sarah Anderson and Amelia Stamps—who use the wheel to create functional forms. The exhibition is curated by ceramic artist, Missy McCormick, whose curatorial emphasis was on artists whose work varied in design and approach to the surface of the forms, all while using the wheel as an integral tool to create their work.

This free exhibition is open to the public and runs through October 30. For more information contact Summer Zickefoose at zickefse@westminster.edu.

Oct 29, 2024

9:00 AM

Expression Through Utility: Exploring Form on the Wheel
Foster Art Gallery

This exhibition will feature the work of three ceramic artists—Ray Brown, Sarah Anderson and Amelia Stamps—who use the wheel to create functional forms. The exhibition is curated by ceramic artist, Missy McCormick, whose curatorial emphasis was on artists whose work varied in design and approach to the surface of the forms, all while using the wheel as an integral tool to create their work.

This free exhibition is open to the public and runs through October 30. For more information contact Summer Zickefoose at zickefse@westminster.edu.

Oct 30, 2024

9:00 AM

Expression Through Utility: Exploring Form on the Wheel
Foster Art Gallery

This exhibition will feature the work of three ceramic artists—Ray Brown, Sarah Anderson and Amelia Stamps—who use the wheel to create functional forms. The exhibition is curated by ceramic artist, Missy McCormick, whose curatorial emphasis was on artists whose work varied in design and approach to the surface of the forms, all while using the wheel as an integral tool to create their work.

This free exhibition is open to the public and runs through October 30. For more information contact Summer Zickefoose at zickefse@westminster.edu.

 

November


Nov 1, 2024

7:30 PM

Abbamania & Night Fever/The Bee Gees
Will W. Orr Auditorium

Celebrity Series presents Abbamania and Night Fever.

It’s time to turn back the clock and relive the magic of disco! Abbamania, renowned as one of the world’s best Abba productions, will take you on a journey with their flawless renditions of ABBA’s chart-toppers from “Dancing Queen” to “Mamma Mia”; they’ll have everyone singing along to the iconic melodies.

But that’s not all! Night Fever as the Bee Gees will mesmerize you with their soulful harmonies and legendary hits. “Stayin’ Alive,” “How Deep Is Your Love,” “You Should Be Dancing” – brace yourself for a night of non-stop dance classics.

Sponsored by UPMC Jameson and UPMC Horizon.

For more information or to but tickets, visit: www.westminster.edu/celebrity

Nov 1, 2024

7:30 PM

Jazz Ensemble Concert
Berlin Lounge, McKelvey Campus Center
Nov 6, 2024

6:00 PM

WC Planetarium - Drifting North: Into the Polar Night
Hoyt 116

Step out onto an ice floe in the middle of the Arctic Ocean, and watch and listen as scientists race the fading light to set up one of the most ambitious international climate collaborations ever, MOSAiC. The Multidisciplinary Drifting Observatory for the Study of Arctic Climate launched in September 2019. Led by the German Alfred Wegener Institute, the mission froze an icebreaker into the Central Arctic Ocean, to better understand the remote region and the role it plays in global climate and weather patterns.

This show is recommended for grades 3+ (ages 7 and up).

Please reserve a spot for the show here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/998574442037?aff=oddtdtcreator

Nov 8, 2024

7:30 PM

Wind Ensemble Concert
Will W. Orr Auditorium
Nov 9, 2024

12:00 AM

Woodwind Day
Patterson Hall, Westminster College Campus

The Westminster College School of Music presents Woodwind Day, featuring master classes and recitals with Guest Artist Kasumi Leonard and Westminster College woodwind faculty.

This event is open to woodwind musicians of all levels, and admission is free. Recitals are open to the public. Lunch will be provided.

To register visit: www.westminster.edu/music

Nov 15, 2024

6:00 PM

WC Planetarium - Drifting North: Into the Polar Night
Hoyt 116

Step out onto an ice floe in the middle of the Arctic Ocean, and watch and listen as scientists race the fading light to set up one of the most ambitious international climate collaborations ever, MOSAiC. The Multidisciplinary Drifting Observatory for the Study of Arctic Climate launched in September 2019. Led by the German Alfred Wegener Institute, the mission froze an icebreaker into the Central Arctic Ocean, to better understand the remote region and the role it plays in global climate and weather patterns.

This show is recommended for grades 3+ (ages 7 and up).

Please reserve a spot for the show here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/998575033807?aff=oddtdtcreator

Nov 20, 2024

6:00 PM

WC Planetarium: The Star of Bethlehem
Hoyt 116

Journey back in time to see the night sky 2000 years ago. What was it that brought the Magi from the East to a little town in Palestine? Who were the wise men? Were there just three? Did they come from Persia, Babylon or Ethiopia? Did they follow a visible star to Jerusalem? Was Jesus born 2005 years ago? Is December 25th his real birthday?

The Star of Bethlehem takes you to the time of mystery, in a planetarium show produced by the Houston Museum of Natural Science that answers these questions and more, as audiences search for a celestial object that could have led the wise men to the Christ child. A planet was called a "wandering star." A meteor was a "shooting star." And a comet was a "hairy star" because its tail looked like a beard. These are all candidates in our search. See the new research of a triple conjunction that may have been the sign in the East of the new Messiah.

This show is recommended for grades 1+ (ages 5+).

Please reserve a spot for the show here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/998575505217?aff=oddtdtcreator

Nov 21, 2024

7:30 PM

Chamber Music Recital
Will W. Orr Auditorium
Nov 22, 2024

7:30 PM

Symphony Orchestra Concert
Will W. Orr Auditorium
Nov 23, 2024

9:30 AM

String Festival Day
School of Music, Patterson Hall and Orr Auditorium

All high school orchestras & individual high school string players are invited to attend a day of fun, motivating, string-centric activities led by the Westminster College string faculty members Dr. Melinda Crawford Perttu, violin/viola; Michael Gelfand, cello; and Justin Bendel, bass.

String Festival Day events will include:

  • instrumental-specific choirs & combined string orchestra music led by Westminster string faculty
  • a recital performed by Westminster string faculty
  • a chance to perform with members of the Westminster string community
  • lunch and ice cream social included
  • concert for families at 5:00 p.m.

Music will be sent in advance. This event is free, but registration is required by Nov. 1, 2024.

To register, visit: www.westminster.edu/music

Nov 25, 2024

7:30 PM

Concerto and Aria Competition
Will W. Orr Auditorium

 

December


Dec 6, 2024

6:00 PM

WC Planetarium - The Star of Bethlehem
Hoyt 116

Journey back in time to see the night sky 2000 years ago. What was it that brought the Magi from the East to a little town in Palestine? Who were the wise men? Were there just three? Did they come from Persia, Babylon or Ethiopia? Did they follow a visible star to Jerusalem? Was Jesus born 2005 years ago? Is December 25th his real birthday?

The Star of Bethlehem takes you to the time of mystery, in a planetarium show produced by the Houston Museum of Natural Science that answers these questions and more, as audiences search for a celestial object that could have led the wise men to the Christ child. A planet was called a "wandering star." A meteor was a "shooting star." And a comet was a "hairy star" because its tail looked like a beard. These are all candidates in our search. See the new research of a triple conjunction that may have been the sign in the East of the new Messiah.

This show is recommended for grades 1+ (ages 5+).

Please reserve a spot for the show here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/998576147137?aff=oddtdtcreator

Dec 7, 2024

2:30 PM

Westminster Choirs Concert
Wallace Memorial Chapel
Dec 18, 2024

7:30 PM

Christmas with The Tenors
Will W. Orr Auditorium

Celebrity Series presents Christmas with The Tenors.

The TENORS is an international vocal group that have taken the world by storm with their powerful songs, outstanding harmonies, and undeniable charm. This award winning and multi-platinum selling band have achieved international success, performing thousands of live shows and hundreds of national and international TV appearances on five continents. They perform operatic pop music with original songs and tributes that range from new songs like “Miracle” and “Christmas Miracle” to classics such as "The Prayer,""Nessun Dorma,” “Forever Young,” and "Hallelujah.”

Christmas with The TENORS packs in everything from Sia’s “Snowman” and Irving Berlin’s “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm” to revisiting the seasonal classic “Christmas Time is Here” from the enduring 1965 animated special, “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”

An unforgettable evening to capture the spirit of the season!

This event is sponsored by Springfield Restaurant Group.

For more information or to buy tickets, visit: www.westminster.edu/celebrity

 

February


Feb 21, 2025

7:30 PM

Symphonic Band Concert
Will W. Orr Auditorium
Feb 28, 2025

7:30 PM

Jazz Ensemble Concert
Berlin Lounge, McKelvey Campus Center

 

March


Mar 21, 2025

7:30 PM

Wind Ensemble Concert
Will W. Orr Auditorium
Mar 29, 2025

7:30 PM

Chris Mann in Bennett: From Gershwin to Gaga
Will W. Orr Auditorium

Celebrity Series presents Chris Mann in Bennett: From Gershwin to Gaga.

Join Chris Mann for a bombastic evening celebrating the best of jazz, pop, parody and Broadway in Bennett: From Gershwin to Gaga. The viral comedy sensation and star of NBC’s “The Voice” and The Phantom of the Opera delivers intoxicating arrangements of classics that have critics hailing him as “one of the best male vocalists in the world” with a “not to be missed” evening of entertainment.

  • From NBC’s “The Voice”
  • Star of The Phantom of the Opera
  • Visceral! – Rolling Stone

This event is sponsored by Shenango on the Green.

For more information or to buy tickets, visit: www.westminster.edu/celebrity

 

April


Apr 25, 2025

7:30 PM

Westminster Bands Concert
Will W. Orr Auditorium
Apr 26, 2025

7:30 PM

Jazz Ensemble Concert
Berlin Lounge, McKelvey Campus Center
Apr 27, 2025

2:30 PM

Westminster Choirs Concert
Wallace Memorial Chapel

 

May


May 1, 2025

7:30 PM

Chamber Music Recital
Will W. Orr Auditorium
May 2, 2025

7:30 PM

Symphony Orchestra Concert
Will W. Orr Auditorium
May 3, 2025

7:30 PM

Neil Berg's 50 Years of Rock and Roll, Part 3
Will W. Orr Auditorium

Celebrity Series presents Neil Berg's 50 Years of Rock and Roll, Part 3.

From the birth of rock & roll in the 1940s to the glory years of the 50s, 60s, and 70s, and all the way through the 80s MTV era, composer/lyricist Neil Berg pays tribute to the fascinating stories and groundbreaking music of everyone’s favorite genre. With a cast of Broadway headliners and rock & roll icons, this star-studded show pays tribute to five decades of legends from Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley to The Who, Aerosmith, Springsteen, Journey, and more.

This event is sponsored by Giant Eagle and North Memorial Animal Hospital.

For more information or to buy tickets, visit: www.westminster.edu/celebrity