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Feast of St. Scholastica | Mass

Centennial Summary: Mass in Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel. Is this event open to the public? Yes. Contact: Ann Elliott. Contact Email: aelliot3@css.edu. Contact Phone: 218-625-4449. Friday, February 10, 2012, 11:45 AM. Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel St. Scholastica Monastery.

Feast of St. Scholastica | Celebrating a Dream

Centennial Summary: Celebrating a Dream reception and exhibit in Storm's Den. Is this event open to the public? Yes. Contact: Ann Elliott. Contact Email: aelliot3@css.edu. Contact Phone: 218-625-4449. Friday, February 10, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Storm's Den Tower Hall.

Butch Thompson Trio

Mitchell Performing Arts Series . Summary: Jazz and ragtime from the pianist of The Prairie Home Companion Described by Jazz Journal International as "the premier player in traditional jazz today," Thompson is known around the world for his command of early jazz and blues repertoire. Thompson's trio was the house band on Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion from 1974 to 1986. This concert will explore a wide range of Americana including classic ragtime by Scott Joplin, New Orleans jazz by Jelly Roll Morton, early Chicago blues and boogie bo… Is this event open to the public? Yes. Cost: $20 Adults, $15 seniors/students, $10 ages 12 and younger. Contact: Spotlight box office. Contact Email: spotlight@css.edu. Contact Phone: (877) 263-9596 or (218) 723-7000. Friday, February 10, 2012, 7:30 PM. Mitchell Auditorium.

Steven Peterson: Why Democracy is so Difficult

Alworth Peace and Justice No ticket orders or reservations necessary. Summary: Steven Peterson argues that humans are social primates with an innate tendency for hierarchical and authoritarian social and political structures and that democracy requires very special “enabling conditions” before it can be supported by a state—conditions that require decades to evolve. As a result, attempts to export democracy through nation-building to states without these enabling conditions are doomed to failure. Peterson is director of the School of Public Affairs and professor of Politics and Pub… Is this event open to the public? Yes. Cost: Free. Contact: Spotlight Box Office. Contact Email: spotlight@css.edu. Contact Phone: (877) 263-9596 or (218) 723-7000. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 7:30 PM. Mitchell Auditorium.

Re-Examining What It Means to be Antillean in Maryse Condé’s Literature for Children with Jill Gaeta, Assistant Professor of French/Global, Cultural and Language Studies

School of Arts and Letters Faculty Colloquium Summary: The social and political complexity of the French Antillean islands, a result of slavery, colonization, and departmentalization, has lead to an equally complex sense of self among Antillean peoples. Positioned culturally between Africa and France, belonging to both and yet to neither, Antilleans face a daunting task in defining an individual and collective identity. However, over the past twenty years a body of children’s literature written by and for Antilleans has emerged, suggesting through its textual a… Is this event open to the public? Yes. Cost: Free, open to the public. Contact: Spotlight Box Office. Contact Email: spotlight@css.edu. Contact Phone: (218) 723-7000 or (877) 263-9596. Friday, February 17, 2012, 3:40 PM – 4:40 PM. Tower Hall 4119.

Iph… A modern retelling of Euripedes’ Iphegenia in Aulis

St. Scholastica Theatre Shows Feb. 17, 18, 23, 24 and 25 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday Matinee Feb. 19 and 26 at 2 p.m. . Summary: by Colin Teevan Directed by Tammy Ostrander Teevan’s edgy interpretation of the Greek classic finds the Greek fleet amassed at Aulis, prepared to depart for Troy to retrieve Helen, but stalled by the lack of favorable winds. In order to placate the gods and end the doldrums, Agamemnon is pressured by his brother, Menaleus (Helen’s husband), to sacrifice his oldest daughter, Iphegenia. Vainglory, familial loyalty, patriotism and sacrifice collide at the brink of a conflict few of them fully understand.… Is this event open to the public? Yes. Cost: $10 adults, $8 seniors/non-CSS students, $5 CSS students. Contact: Spotlight Box Office. Contact Email: spotlight@css.edu. Contact Phone: (218) 723-7000 or (877) 263-9596. Friday, February 17, 2012, 7:30 PM – Sunday, February 26, 2012, 2:00 PM. St. Scholastica Theatre.

What Do Alienated Catholics Think About: "Why Should I Worship if the Church's Politics Offend Me?"

Braegelman Program in Catholic Studies Lecture Series Tickets are not required, but RSVP is requested. Summary: “Why should I worship if the Church’s politics offend me?” The U.S. Religious Landscape Survey by the Pew Research Center’s Forum in Religion & Public Life has found that one out of every 10 Americans is an ex-Catholic. If they were in a separate denomination, they would be the third largest religious group in the USA after Catholics and Baptists. One of three people who were raised Catholic no longer identifies as Catholic. This fact demands thoughtful consideration. These meetings will be an o… Is this event open to the public? Yes. Cost: Free. Contact: Barb LeGarde. Contact Email: 218-733-2287. Contact Phone: blegarde@css.edu. Monday, February 20, 2012, 7:00 PM. Somers Lounge.

Martha Nussbaum: Why Democracy Needs the Humanities

Alworth Peace and Justice No ticket orders or reservations necessary. Summary: Martha Nussbaum believes that Americans increasingly treat education as though its primary goal were to teach students to be economically productive rather than to think critically and become knowledgeable and empathetic citizens. She argues that this focus on profitable skills has eroded our ability to criticize authority, reduced our sympathy with the marginalized and different, and damaged our competence to deal with complex global problems. The loss of these basic capacities jeopardizes the health of de… Is this event open to the public? Yes. Cost: Free. Contact: Spotlight Box Office. Contact Email: spotlight@css.edu. Contact Phone: (877) 263-9596 or (218) 723-7000. Thursday, February 23, 2012, 7:30 PM. Mitchell Auditorium.

George Kahumoku Jr.

Bravo! Performances . Summary: Warm up your cold night with traditional slack key Hawaiian music Slack key guitar is a finger style acoustic style of guitar music. George Kahumoku Jr is called Hawaii’s Renaissance man because he has won four Grammy™ Awards and the 2011 Hawai'i Music Award for Best Compilation Album, as well as being a master slack key guitarist, songwriter, world-traveling performer, high school and college teacher, artist and sculptor, storyteller and writer, farmer and entrepreneur. He hosts a weekly show, featuring… Is this event open to the public? Yes. Cost: $10. Contact: Spotlight box office. Contact Email: spotlight@css.edu. Contact Phone: (877) 263-9596 or (218) 723-7000. Saturday, February 25, 2012, 7:30 PM. Mitchell Auditorium.

What Do Alienated Catholics Think About: "Why Should I Be Catholic if I am Divorced and Remarried and the Church Doesn't Seem to Want Me?"

Braegelman Program in Catholic Studies Lecture Series Tickets are not required, but RSVP is requested. Summary: "Why should I be Catholic if I am divorced and remarried and the Church doesn't seem to want me?" The U.S. Religious Landscape Survey by the Pew Research Center’s Forum in Religion & Public Life has found that one out of every 10 Americans is an ex-Catholic. If they were in a separate denomination, they would be the third largest religious group in the USA after Catholics and Baptists. One of three people who were raised Catholic no longer identifies as Catholic. This fact demands thoughtful considera… Is this event open to the public? Yes. Cost: Free. Contact: Barb LeGarde. Contact Email: 218-733-2287. Contact Phone: blegarde@css.edu. Monday, February 27, 2012, 7:00 PM. Somers Lounge.

Fancy Nancy and Other Story Books

Mitchell Performing Arts Series Online tickets available soon. Summary: A musical revue based on the best-selling children’s books Appropriate for Grades K-4 An all-new musical revue featuring mini-musicals based on best-selling children's books (stories subject to change): Duck For President, Fancy Nancy, Babymouse: The Musical, I Have To Go! Leonardo, The Terrible Monster, Pirates Don't Change Diapers. Is this event open to the public? Yes. Cost: All tickets $8. Contact: Spotlight box office. Contact Email: spotlight@css.edu. Contact Phone: (877) 263-9596 or (218) 723-7000. Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 10:00 AM. Mitchell Auditorium.

Fancy Nancy and Other Story Books

Mitchell Performing Arts Series Online tickets available soon. Summary: A musical revue based on the best-selling children’s books Appropriate for Grades K-4 An all-new musical revue featuring mini-musicals based on best-selling children's books (stories subject to change): Duck For President, Fancy Nancy, Babymouse: The Musical, I Have To Go! Leonardo, The Terrible Monster, Pirates Don't Change Diapers. Is this event open to the public? Yes. Cost: All tickets $8. Contact: Spotlight box office. Contact Email: spotlight@css.edu. Contact Phone: (877) 263-9596 or (218) 723-7000. Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 12:30 PM. Mitchell Auditorium.

St. John’s Bible Experience | Presentation and Reception

Centennial Summary: More details to come. Is this event open to the public? Yes. Contact: Ann Elliott. Contact Email: aelliot3@css.edu. Contact Phone: 218-625-4449. Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 7:15 PM. Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel.

Community Day

Centennial Summary: Combining Winter Outreach, Student Trip to the Capital and Feed My Starving Children Initiative: an all campus event in Duluth that includes area church congregations and organizations working together to pack 50,000 meals for hungry children across the globe. Is this event open to the public? Yes. Contact: Ann Elliott. Contact Email: aelliot3@css.edu. Contact Phone: (218) 625-4449. Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Mitchell Auditorium and Storm's Den.

St. John’s Bible Experience | Visio Divina

Centennial Summary: "Divine seeing." 2 p.m. in St. Scholastica Monastery and 7:15 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Is this event open to the public? Yes. Contact: Ann Elliott. Contact Email: aelliot3@css.edu. Contact Phone: 218-625-4449. Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 2:00 PM. St. Scholastica Monastery.

St. John’s Bible Experience | Ecumenical Worship Service

Centennial Summary: Ecumenical worship service, "A New Heaven and A New Earth.". Is this event open to the public? Yes. Contact: Ann Elliott. Contact Email: aelliot3@css.edu. Contact Phone: 218-625-4449. Thursday, March 1, 2012, 7:15 PM. Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel.

Music of St. Scholastica’s Century

Cambiata . Summary: Percussionist Jeremy Craycraft, pianist Kate Lanzer and violinist Nicole Craycraft present a performance of remarkable, but often overlooked, music that was written since the College of St. Scholastica was founded in 1912. The program will feature works by celebrated composers such as Henry Cowell, Lou Harrison and Alan Hovhaness. In addition you will see photos and learn about happenings at St. Scholastica that occurred at the same time this music was composed. Is this event open to the public? Yes. Cost: $15 adults, $5 students. Contact: Spotlight Box Office. Contact Email: spotlight@css.edu. Contact Phone: (877) 263-9596 or (218) 723-7000. Saturday, March 3, 2012, 7:30 PM. Mitchell Auditorium.

What Do Alienated Catholics Think About: "Can I Be Generically Christian and Avoid All This Churchy Business?”

Braegelman Program in Catholic Studies Lecture Series Tickets are not required, but RSVP is requested. Summary: "Can I be generically Christian and avoid all this churchy business?” The U.S. Religious Landscape Survey by the Pew Research Center’s Forum in Religion & Public Life has found that one out of every 10 Americans is an ex-Catholic. If they were in a separate denomination, they would be the third largest religious group in the USA after Catholics and Baptists. One of three people who were raised Catholic no longer identifies as Catholic. This fact demands thoughtful consideration. These meetings w… Is this event open to the public? Yes. Cost: Free. Contact: Barb LeGarde. Contact Email: 218-733-2287. Contact Phone: blegarde@css.edu. Monday, March 5, 2012, 7:00 PM. Somers Lounge.

Highland Thistles and Emerald Shamrocks

Other Mitchell Events . Summary: A Fantastic Evening of Scottish and Irish Music and Dance! Featuring the Duluth Scottish Heritage Association Pipes and Drum Band, Duluth Scottish Heritage Association Highland Dancers, Dancers of the Irish Jig, National Celtic Harpist champion, Kathryn Elmer and Iain MacGillivray on the Scottish Fiddle. Is this event open to the public? Yes. Cost: $15 General Admission, $8 for students, $3 ages 10 and under. Contact: Spotlight Box Office. Contact Email: spotlight@css.edu. Contact Phone: (218) 723-7000 or (877) 263-9596. Friday, March 9, 2012, 7:00 PM. Mitchell Auditorium.

Double Grande

Bravo! Performances . Summary: Legendary Duets by America’s Premier piano and vocal duo Deborah Johnson and Wayland Pickard, often called "America’s premier piano/vocal duo," are an unmatched team of talent, energy and humor. These Grammy ™ contenders have delighted audiences at concert halls and corporate events around the world. This high-energy show begins with your favorite duets from the American pop songbook, from Elton John & Billy Joel & Sonny & Cher to Celine Dion, Andrea Boccelli and Phantom of the Opera… even Kermit & Miss… Is this event open to the public? Yes. Cost: $19. Contact: Spotlight box office. Contact Email: spotlight@css.edu. Contact Phone: (877) 263-9596 or (218) 723-7000. Friday, March 23, 2012, 7:30 PM. Mitchell Auditorium.

Amy Goodman: Grass-roots Democracy

Alworth Peace and Justice No ticket orders or reservations necessary. Summary: Amy Goodman demonstrates that resisters and grassroots movements exist in virtually every community in America. People in these movements, she writes, are busy defending democracy on their own front lines and making a difference. She pins her hopes on these people and believes that the viability of democracy in America depends on these “ordinary heroes.” Goodman is a journalist, syndicated columnist and host of Democracy Now! which airs daily on radio and TV stations around the world. She has won many o… Is this event open to the public? Yes. Cost: Free. Contact: Spotlight Box Office. Contact Email: spotlight@css.edu. Contact Phone: (877) 263-9596 or (218) 723-7000. Saturday, March 24, 2012, 2:00 PM. Mitchell Auditorium.

Keynote Speaker Events | Dr. John Sandy

Centennial Summary: "Henrietta Lacks and the Ongoing Transformation of Health Care in the U.S." by Dr. John Sandy. Is this event open to the public? Yes. Contact: Ann Elliott. Contact Email: aelliot3@css.edu. Contact Phone: 218-625-4449. Monday, March 26, 2012, 7:00 PM. Duluth Public Library Green Room.

Gary Boelhower, Professor of Theology and Religious Studies

School of Arts and Letters Faculty Colloquium Summary: Gary Boelhower Professor of Theology and Religious Studies This free monthly lecture series was developed in 2007 by the College's School of Arts and Letters to highlight diverse faculty research projects. The presentations include a 40-minute lecture followed by 20 minutes of questions and answers. Refreshments are served. All colloquia are held from 3:40 to 4:40 p.m. in Tower Hall, room 4119. Is this event open to the public? Yes. Cost: Free, open to the public. Contact: Spotlight Box Office. Contact Email: spotlight@css.edu. Contact Phone: (218) 723-7000 or (877) 263-9596. Friday, March 30, 2012, 3:40 PM – 4:40 PM. Tower Hall 4119.

Faculty Recital: Edward Martin, lute

Music Department Summary: Martin performs music for baroque lute and vihuela, instruments known for their elegance and sophistication. He is a member of the American Lute Society and the Minnesota Lute Quartet. Is this event open to the public? Yes. Cost: Free. Contact: Spotlight Box Office. Contact Email: spotlight@css.edu. Contact Phone: (218) 723-7000. Saturday, March 31, 2012, 7:30 PM. Tower Hall, Room 3625.

St. Scholastica Percussion Ensembles Directed by Jeremy Craycraft

Music Department Is this event open to the public? Yes. Cost: $5. Contact: Spotlight Box Office. Contact Email: spotlight@css.edu. Contact Phone: (218) 723-7000. Tuesday, April 3, 2012, 7:30 PM. Mitchell Auditorium.

Keynote Speaker Events | Book Group Discussion

Centennial Summary: Virginia Community Education Book group discussion of "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.". Is this event open to the public? Yes. Contact: Ann Elliott. Contact Email: aelliot3@css.edu. Contact Phone: 218-625-4449. Wednesday, April 4, 2012, 6:30 PM. Virginia High School Library.

Keynote Speaker Events | Dr. Steve Huddleston

Centennial Summary: "The Ramifications of Ethical Questions Raised by 'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks': A Perspective on the Mission of Johns Hopkins" with Dr. Steve Huddleston. Is this event open to the public? Yes. Contact: Ann Elliott. Contact Email: aelliot3@css.edu. Contact Phone: 218-625-4449. Monday, April 9, 2012, 7:00 PM. Duluth Public Library Green Room.

An Evening with Sarah Vowell

Other Mitchell Events . Summary: Sarah Vowell is a regular contributor to National Public Radio and the New York Times’ bestselling author of five nonfiction books on American history and culture. By examining the connections between the American past and present, she offers personal, often humorous accounts of everything from presidents and their assassins to colonial religious fanatics, as well as thoughts on American Indians, utopian dreamers, pop music and the odd cranky cartographer. Vowell’s most recent book, Unfamiliar Fishes (2… Is this event open to the public? Yes. Cost: $39 per person, $35 for Minnesota Public Radio Members. Contact: Spotlight Box Office. Contact Email: spotlight@css.edu. Contact Phone: (877) 263-9596 or (218) 723-7000. Thursday, April 12, 2012, 7:30 PM. Mitchell Auditorium.

Ryan Vine, M.F.A./Assistant Professor, English/Rose Warner Professor

School of Arts and Letters Faculty Colloquium Summary: Ryan Vine, M.F.A./Assistant Professor, English/Rose Warner Professor This free monthly lecture series was developed in 2007 by the College's School of Arts and Letters to highlight diverse faculty research projects. The presentations include a 40-minute lecture followed by 20 minutes of questions and answers. Refreshments are served. All colloquia are held from 3:40 to 4:40 p.m. in Tower Hall, room 4119. Is this event open to the public? Yes. Cost: Free, open to the public. Contact: Spotlight Box Office. Contact Email: spotlight@css.edu. Contact Phone: (218) 723-7000 or (877) 263-9596. Friday, April 13, 2012, 3:40 PM – 4:40 PM. Tower Hall 4119.

Keynote Speaker Events | Readings from "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks"

Centennial Summary: Cloquet community celebration with a local actress portraying Henrietta Lacks as well as readings from "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks." Includes forum comments submitted by community members in various positions. Is this event open to the public? Yes. Contact: Ann Elliott. Contact Email: aelliot3@css.edu. Contact Phone: 218-625-4449. Monday, April 16, 2012, 6:30 PM. Cloquet Public Library Large Meeting Room.

Charlotte's Web

Mitchell Performing Arts Series Online tickets available soon. Summary: Enjoy this classic story of the friendship between a pig and a spider Appropriate for Grades K-5 Theatreworks' production of Charlotte's Web is based on E.B. White's loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. Wilbur has a problem: How to avoid winding up as pork chops! Charlotte, a fine writer and true friend, hits on a plan to fool Farmer Zuckerman—she will create a "miracle." Spinning the words "Some Pig" in her web, Charlotte weaves a solution w… Is this event open to the public? Yes. Cost: All tickets $5. Contact: Spotlight box office. Contact Email: spotlight@css.edu. Contact Phone: (877) 263-9596 or (218) 723-7000. Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 10:00 AM. Mitchell Auditorium.

Charlotte's Web

Mitchell Performing Arts Series Online tickets available soon. Summary: Enjoy this classic story of the friendship between a pig and a spider Appropriate for Grades K-5 Theatreworks' production of Charlotte's Web is based on E.B. White's loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. Wilbur has a problem: How to avoid winding up as pork chops! Charlotte, a fine writer and true friend, hits on a plan to fool Farmer Zuckerman—she will create a "miracle." Spinning the words "Some Pig" in her web, Charlotte weaves a solution w… Is this event open to the public? Yes. Cost: All tickets $5. Contact: Spotlight box office. Contact Email: spotlight@css.edu. Contact Phone: (877) 263-9596 or (218) 723-7000. Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 12:30 PM. Mitchell Auditorium.

Keynote Speaker Rebecca Skloot

Centennial Summary: The acclaimed author of "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" will spend a day on campus in classes, at lunch and other gatherings with our community. In honor of Centennial, the College has prepared a gift of time and conversation with Ms. Skloot to be held at the DECC - Symphony Hall for families of the Northland. We especially invite our CSS broadcast audience at our remote campuses for this special interview by MPR’s Kerri Miller of “Talking Volumes.” Reception details to be announced. Is this event open to the public? Yes. Contact: Ann Elliott. Contact Email: aelliot3@css.edu. Contact Phone: 218-625-4449. Wednesday, April 18, 2012. DECC.

Pride and Prejudice

St. Scholastica Theatre Shows Apr. 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday Matinee Apr. 22 and 29 at 2 p.m. . Summary: Adapted by Helen Jerome, based on the novel by Jane Austen Directed by Merry Renn Vaughan In a period when a woman's one possible career is matrimony, Mrs. Bennett is determined to get her daughters, Jane, Elizabeth and Lydia, married. Jane and Lydia are quite content with their beaus, but not Elizabeth! She refuses to marry Mr. Collins, whom she openly deplores, and Mr. Darcy, whom she secretly adores. The play is the story of the duel between Elizabeth and her pride and Darcy and his prejudice. Is this event open to the public? Yes. Cost: $10 adults, $8 seniors/non-CSS students, $5 CSS students. Contact: Spotlight Box Office. Contact Email: spotlight@css.edu. Contact Phone: (877) 263-9596 or (218) 723-7000. Friday, April 20, 2012, 7:30 PM – Sunday, April 29, 2012, 2:00 PM. St. Scholastica Theatre.

Musical Sojourns in El Nuevo Mundo: Song and Dance in Early Mexico, Guatemala, Bolivia and Peru with special guests Piffaro and The Renaissance Band

Cambiata . Summary: New World, the creation of new music ­ flourished in both urban centers and rustic villages. Old world Iberian musical culture, dominated by the Catholic Church, met burgeoning indigenous practice within the new territories, giving rise to both cross-cultural struggles and collaborative musical expression. A rare opportunity to hear the combined forces of the Rose Ensemble, St. Paul’s award-winning early music specialists founded and directed by St. Scholastica alumnus Jordan Sramek, with Renaissance wi… Is this event open to the public? Yes. Cost: $25. Contact: Spotlight Box Office. Contact Email: spotlight@css.edu. Contact Phone: (218) 723-7000. Sunday, April 22, 2012, 7:30 PM. Mitchell Auditorium.

St. Scholastica Concert and Jazz Band Ensembles Directed by Marianne Connelly

Music Department Is this event open to the public? Yes. Cost: $5. Contact: Spotlight Box Office. Contact Email: spotlight@css.edu. Contact Phone: (218) 723-7000. Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 7:30 PM. Mitchell Auditorium.

American English: The Complete Beatles Tribute

Bravo! Performances . Summary: The Best Beatle tribute band on the planet! From The Ed Sullivan Show to classic Beatle favorites such as “She Loves You,” “Twist and Shout” and “I Want To Hold Your Hand,” American English captures the very essence of John, Paul, George and Ringo! Take a trip with American English as they recreate the psychedelic era of The Beatles. You’ll witness incredible selections from Sgt. Pepper and the Magical Mystery Tour, all performed completely live without any tapes or backing tracks. And in the end, you’ll b… Is this event open to the public? Yes. Cost: $19. Contact: Spotlight box office. Contact Email: spotlight@css.edu. Contact Phone: (877) 263-9596 or (218) 723-7000. Friday, April 27, 2012, 7:30 PM. Mitchell Auditorium.

St. Scholastica String and Chamber Ensembles Directed by Penny Schwarze and Tyler Kaiser

Music Department Is this event open to the public? Yes. Cost: $5. Contact: Spotlight Box Office. Contact Email: spotlight@css.edu. Contact Phone: (218) 723-7000. Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 7:30 PM. Mitchell Auditorium.

Denise Starkey, Assistant Professor and Chair/Theology and Religious Studies

School of Arts and Letters Faculty Colloquium Summary: Denise Starkey Assistant Professor and Chair/Theology and Religious Studies This free monthly lecture series was developed in 2007 by the College's School of Arts and Letters to highlight diverse faculty research projects. The presentations include a 40-minute lecture followed by 20 minutes of questions and answers. Refreshments are served. All colloquia are held from 3:40 to 4:40 p.m. in Tower Hall, room 4119. Is this event open to the public? Yes. Cost: Free, open to the public. Contact: Spotlight Box Office. Contact Email: spotlight@css.edu. Contact Phone: (218) 723-7000 or (877) 263-9596. Friday, May 4, 2012, 3:40 PM – 4:40 PM. Tower Hall 4119.

The Magic of Jared Sherlock

Bravo! Performances . Summary: You’ll be awestruck by the illusions, comedy and dance! This show free for Mitchell Performing Arts Season ticket holders! Illusionist Jared Sherlock fuses modern magic and illusions with comedy, dancing, storytelling and rock concert lighting to create a modern day variety show. Critically acclaimed for its collaborative and affecting performances, the company features a high energy and eclectic show for the young and young at heart. Sherlock is known nationally as a new and exciting young Illusionist an… Is this event open to the public? Yes. Cost: $10. Contact: Spotlight box office. Contact Email: spotlight@css.edu. Contact Phone: (877) 263-9596 or (218) 723-7000. Friday, May 4, 2012, 7:30 PM. Mitchell Auditorium.

St. Scholastica Choral Ensembles Directed by Bret Amundson

Music Department Is this event open to the public? Yes. Cost: $5. Contact: Spotlight Box Office. Contact Email: spotlight@css.edu. Contact Phone: (218) 723-7000. Sunday, May 6, 2012, 3:00 PM. Mitchell Auditorium.

Red Green | Wit and Wisdom Tour

Other Mitchell Events . Summary: RED GREEN’S WIT & WISDOM TOUR – RETURNS TO THE U.S.! “We can’t help it – we’re men” A string of sold out shows in the U.S. and Canada have led to the return of everyone’s favorite lovable and wacky handyman - Red Green! “Remember you may have to grow old, but you don’t have to mature” The best selling author, humorist and handyman who believes ‘anything is possible if you use enough duct tape’ has been entertaining audiences for the past 20 years with his popular PBS Television series, “The Red Gree… Is this event open to the public? Yes. Cost: $48. Contact: Spotlight Box Office. Contact Email: spotlight@css.edu. Contact Phone: (218) 723-7000 or (877) 349-1156. Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 7:00 PM. Mitchell Auditoritum.