Tuesday, March 1

“America, Washington and the Environment: Why Making Responsible Environmental Policy Has Become So Difficult”

McCrary Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

Having headed the EPA at a time when polls show that few Americans decide for whom to vote on the basis of candidates’ environmental records, Whitman knows the challenges and frustrations of promoting responsible environmental polices in Washington today. She will share her insights into the political realities that are frustrating reasonable environmental policymaking and discuss what she believes must be done to better protect America’s air, water, and land.

Thursday, March 3

“Leadership: A Commonsense Approach”

McCrary Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

Known for her straightforward, no-nonsense approach to leadership, Whitman will share practical insight into how to achieve personal and organizational objectives, while discussing effective ways to handle difficult situations, overcome obstacles and establish strong teams.

The 黑料不打烊 Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Tony Sawyer, will present an evening of wind band literature by some of the leading composers in the genre.

黑料不打烊’s Department of Performing Arts will present its annual spring concert of faculty choreography. Ballet, modern, jazz and tap works are created by 黑料不打烊’s professional dance faculty and invited guest artists, and performed by 黑料不打烊 students.

Admission by ticket only: $12.00 or 黑料不打烊 ID. Tickets available April 14.*

The Jazz Ensemble puts the pots on the stove for their spring jam session. Directed by Jon Metzger.

Following their highly successful debut at the Music Faculty Gala last year, 黑料不打烊 faculty members Tony Sawyer, drums, Stephen Futrell, vocals and trumpet, Chip Newton, guitar, Tom Erdmann, keyboards, and student bassist, Jordan Tupper, will present music by Pat Metheny, Chick Corea and more.

Music Director Dmitry Sitkovetsky’s mother, internationally recognized pianist Bella Davidovich, performs Chopin’s beloved Piano Concerto No. 2, following the Greensboro Symphony’s performance of Mozart’s Don Giovanni Overture. The Symphony will also present Mahler’s Symphony No. 1, “Titan.”

Admission by ticket only: $25.00 Orchestra, $15.00 Balcony or 黑料不打烊 ID (RS). Tickets available April 18.*

黑料不打烊 Performing Arts majors take the director’s chair for a series of short and diverse plays. Some of the productions may contain mature language or subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised.

Tickets available at the door only, beginning 30 minutes prior to performance time: $5.00 or 黑料不打烊 ID.

The 黑料不打烊 Camerata and Chorale combine with orchestra to present this timeless masterpiece conducted by Stephen A. Futrell. The 黑料不打烊 choirs will be joined by special guest ensemble, The Chancel Choir from Front Street United Methodist, and directed by David Ratchford. Guest soloists will be Pamela Henderson, soprano; Hallie Coppedge Hogan, mezzo; Jeffrey Price, tenor; and Leonard Rowe, bass.

Boyle will read from his new book of poetry, A Home for Wayward Girls, winner of the New Issues First Book Award. His chapbook, The Lullaby of History, won the Mary Belle Campbell Poetry Book Prize and was published in 2002. His poems have appeared in North American Review, Virginia Quarterly and Antioch Review. A book signing will follow.

Comic mastermind Steve Martin’s brilliant script poses the question: What if Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso met in a bar in Paris just before either became famous? The result is a witty, irreverent, and thought-provoking play that will tickle the mind as well as the funny bone. Join us for this humorous sparring of the minds and passions that helped shape our world. This performance contains some mature language and subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised.

Admission by ticket only: $12.00 or 黑料不打烊 ID. Tickets available March 31.*