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Sat, Nov 10, 2018
Close Looks at the Mead
Stop by the Mead to find new connections among works on view with student museum educators. Each week we’ll focus on different themes, so feel free to keep coming back for more and check our website and Facebook page for weekly themes.
Free and open to all!
EXPO-losion!
It's that time of year again... EXPO-losion! Kick Homecoming Weekend off right with a cultural showcase AND charity event. All proceeds will be going toward the Distant Relatives Project, a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C., that is committed to fighting for the world's most vulnerable communities, in both Africa and the U.S.
Doors will open at 3 p.m. at the Powerhouse, where we will eat good food, watch the illustrious ACSU Dance, amongst other performances, and wrap the whole thing up with a cultural fashion show!
Can't wait to see you all there!
Screening of JFK: The Last Speech - The Story of President Kennedy’s 1963 Speech at Amherst College
In an era of political tension when the value of a liberal arts education is questioned, a message from 1963 has particular resonance. Twenty-seven days before he was assassinated, President Kennedy came to Amherst College to honor the poet Robert Frost in a speech called “the most majestic” of Kennedy’s career. He spoke of the relationship of poetry to power and of a view shared with Frost that power must be exercised, but wisely -- tempered by a moral restraint inspired by the arts and a liberal arts education. And, he spoke of the obligation of those “given a running start in life” to serve the public interest. "JFK: The Last Speech" is a new documentary aired on public television this summer, and it communicates the impact of this message through the stories of Amherst alumni and students and reflections by prominent scholars and political observers. Produced by an award winning filmmaker, this film will ignite public discourse on enduring values and on our shared responsibility for the public interest. It is a call to action to rebuild our civic sphere -- infused with broad sympathy, understanding and compassion. Neil Bicknell ’64 and Paul Dimond ’66 will host this screening, field questions and share opportunities to make JFK’s call a living legacy going forward. All alumni, current students, faculty and staff are invited.
Amherst College Choral Society: Homecoming Concert
The Amherst College Choral Society presents its annual Homecoming concert on Saturday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. in Buckley Recital Hall of Arms Music Center. The performance, conducted by Dr. Arianne Abela and Assistant Conductor Ellen Mutter '18, includes music by Shawn Kirchner, Sydney Guillaume, György Ligeti, Ēriks Ešenvalds and Veljo Tormis. The concert concludes with traditional Amherst songs.
Tickets may be purchased only at the door. Tickets are $10 for the general public; $5 for senior citizens, students with ID and children under 12; and free to Amherst and all Five College students with ID.
Tickets Required
AC After Dark Films Presents: Crazy Rich Asians
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Keefe Campus Center, Keefe Theater
The summer's hit blockbuster Crazy Rich Asians hits the screens at Keefe Theater this weekend. Showings will be on Friday at 7 p.m., on Saturday at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m.
Bubble tea will be provided at Friday's screening!
Students Only
Amherst College Jazz Ensemble Homecoming Concert
Saturday, Nov. 10, at 9 p.m., the Amherst College Jazz Ensemble performs for Homecoming under the direction of Visiting Director of Jazz Performance Carl Clements. This performance features works by Wayne Shorter, Count Basie, Thad Jones, Mongo Santamaria, Maria Schneider, Charles Mingus, Carl Clements and Cameron Chandler.
The ACJE performs in Buckley Recital Hall in the Arms Music Center. The concert is free and open to the public, collecting cash donations for the Amherst Survival Center.
AC After Dark Films Presents: Crazy Rich Asians
10:00 pm on Nov 10, to 12:00 am on Nov 11
Keefe Campus Center, Keefe Theater
The summer's hit blockbuster Crazy Rich Asians hits the screens at Keefe Theater this weekend. Showings will be on Friday at 7 p.m., on Saturday at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m.
Bubble tea will be provided at Friday's screening!
Students Only
Ongoing Events
Amherst Cinema Late Nights
until Nov 10
Amherst Cinema
Join Amherst Cinema every Friday for a free late-night flick featuring the best cult, genre and outré on the big screen. Free for Amherst College students with presentation of student ID at box office. Visit the Amherst Cinema website for more information on programming.
Tickets Required