Happenings

  • The Ann and Bill Bangel Lecture Series in Judaism at CNU will present “American Jewish Humor:  A Celebration!” on Wednesday, February 22, 7:30 p.m. in (Freeman Center) Gaines Theatre. Dr. Marc Lee Raphael, of the College of William & Mary, will compare Jewish and American humor and discuss how the best Jewish humor includes an underlying anger, whether at injustice or family grievances.  Raphael will also share some of his favorite jokes as he examines what makes a joke “Jewish.”  The event is free and open to the public, no reservation needed.
  • The CNU Center for American Studies presents the 5th Annual Conference on America’s Founding Principles and History February 22-23. The conference, titled Lincoln, The Constitution, and the Nation at War, will begin with a student panel discussion Wednesday, February 22, 2:30 p.m.. in the Freeman Center, Room 101. Thursday, February 23, the conference moves to the David Student Union Ballroom beginning with a conference welcome at 9:30 a.m. and continues through 5:15 p.m..  All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.  For further information, www.cnu.edu/cas/events/annual_conference or contact cas@cnu.edu.
  • The musical “Steel Pier” will be presented by TheaterCNU February 24-26 and March 1-3 in the Music & Theatre Hall.  Call the Ferguson Center ticket office, 594-8752, for a chance to see the fine talent of the CNU Music and Theater/Dance Departments. The story revolves around the dance marathons in Atlantic City during the 1930’s. Our star, Rita, hopes to recapture her 15 minutes of fame as “Lindy’s Lovebird,” or maybe she will become involved with the handsome Billy?  Head for the Steel Pier to find out.
  • 31st Annual Writers' Conference on February 24-25, 2012. Explore your love of writing by joining us for this annual event that brings together published and aspiring authors. This year's keynote speaker is Edward Bloor.
  • The Mariners’ Museum presents the lecture, Voices of Freedom:  Roberts Smalls, Saturday, February 25, 1 p.m.. Walter Darden Jr., will portray Robert smalls, a slave who, during and after the Civil War, became a ship’s pilot, sea captain and politician.  For information visit www.MarinersMuseum.org or call 596-2222.
  • The First Presbyterian Church Memorial Concert Series presents the Young Performing Artists Winners Recital on Sunday, February 26, 3 p.m.. The four winners were selected at the competition on February 19. The First Presbyterian Church is located at 514 S. Armistead Avenue, Hampton.  The concert is free and open to the public, a free will offering will be taken.
  • The Mariners’ Museum Lecture Series features prizewinning historian, George C. Daughan, Monday, February 27, 7 p.m.. He will speak on his new book, 1812:  The Navy’s War.  At the outbreak of the War of 1812, America’s prospects looked dismal. America’s war fleet—only twenty ships strong—faced a practiced British navy of more than 1,000 vessels.  Through nautical deftness and sheer bravado, the American navy turned the tide of the war.  These lectures are free and open to the public.  Uniformed members of the Tidewater Maritime Living History Association will be displaying and interpreting food, navigation and weapons from the naval War of 1812.
  • Monday, February 27 we will once again be entertained by the CNU Music Department’s Chamber Choir, 2 p.m.. in the Ferguson Center Studio Theater.
  • The CNU Music Department presents a concert by the University Band and Wind Ensemble, Tuesday, February 28 in the Ferguson Center Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m..  Free and open to the public.
  • Dr. Hussam Timani will present a lecture entitled, “Democracy and Religion:  The Rise of Political Islam in the Arab World” on Tuesday, February 28, 7 p.m.. in the David Student Union Board Room, (#250).  Dr. Timani is an associate Professor of Islamic and religious studies at CNU and a regular contributor for LLS.  Sponsored by the United Nations Association of the U.S.A., CNU Department of Government and CNU Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies.  Free and open to the public.
  • The Fort Monroe Authority is sponsoring free Military History Cinema Nights. The movies begin at 7 p.m.. at the Casemate Museum Theatre on Fort Monroe. The February 29 feature is “Sergeant Rutledge” and “Von Ryan’s Express” will play March 28.  For more information call 788-3391. 
  • Wine expert and LLS lecturer Roy Williams will present two short wine classes in March at the Arts Center, 319 Main St. in Smithfield.  The classes, on March 4 and 11 will meet from 3-5 p.m.. The first class will cover white wines and the second will concentrate on red wines.  Each class will feature a discussion followed by a tasting of six wines and several food items.  Class size is limited. The cost is $35 and registration can be made by calling the center at 357-7707.  For additional information, contact Williams at 238-9625 or collies2@verizon.net.
  • LLS Watercolor Painting instructor Betty Anglin, has an art exhibition in Room 240, Trible Library.  This exhibit is open to the public through March 23.
  • The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band, Ft. Eustis, invites the community to a Spring Concert at the Ferguson Center 7 p.m.., Saturday, March 24. Free and open to the public. Tickets will be available February 23 at the Ferguson Center ticket office, 4 per person maximum.
  •  15th Annual Gardening Symposium on Saturday, April 21, 2012. Keynote speakers include Barry Glick, Peter Lower and André Viette.


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