This Week at WCU
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Cancellation/Postponement Information – Events and other WCU-related functions
Generally, should adverse weather conditions make it inadvisable to operate the University, all University-related events or functions will also be cancelled. The WCU homepage at http://www.wcupa.edu will carry the most up-to-date and specific information regarding event cancellation or postponement notices.
Persons attending events scheduled to occur at the University by non-University organizations should contact their event organizer for cancellation information.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Friday, Nov. 20, 6 to 8 p.m. “No Night Without a Telescope” stargazing sessions celebrate the International Year of Astronomy. West Chester astronomers will set up telescopes so anyone will be able to take a closer look at Jupiter, star clusters, the moon and other phenomena. Academic Quad. In case of clouds or rain, check http://courses.wcupa.edu/rthornton/nnwt.htm Robert J. Thornton, Jr. 610-436-2614.
Sunday, Nov. 22, 3 p.m. Irving Cohen Memorial Concert with the Symphony Orchestra, directed by Ovidiu Marinescu. Call to preorder tickets (general admission): $10 adults, $5 senior citizens/students. Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre. 610-436-2266.
Thursday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m. Las Posadas: A Traditional Mexican Festival. This semester’s events in “The Big Read” program come to a close with a family-friendly Mexican holiday tradition hosted by the Chester County Historical Society, 225 North High Street, West Chester. Mame Purce 610-4738-0467 or Vicki Tischio 610-436-2898.Saturday, Dec. 5, 3 and 7 p.m. The School of Music celebrates the season with its 88th annual holiday program. Emily K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building. Tickets $10; $5 for students and seniors. 610-436-2266.
Saturday, Dec. 5, 8 p.m. West Chester University’s Theatre and Dance Department hosts the 10th Annual AIDS Benefit to raise awareness and funds for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Silent auction before performance. Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre. Tickets $15; $12 for students and seniors. 610-436-2533.
THEATRE PERFORMANCES
Friday, Nov. 20, through Sunday, Nov 22. University Theatre presents the Student Written One-Acts, a collection of plays from the spring 2009 playwrighting class. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets $5. Brandywine Hall, Room 033. 610-436-2533.
Friday, Nov. 20, through Sunday, Nov. 22. The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Chester County presents The Pirates of Penzance, or The Slave of Duty. Four West Chester University students are among the cast members: Ashley Ray (Mabel), Dan Moyer (Frederic), Derek Hess (Samuel) and Christina O’Brien (Kate). Nov. 20 and 21 at 8 p.m. Nov. 21 and 22 at 2 p.m. Tickets purchased in advance: $18 adult; $15 senior; $8 student. Tickets at the door: $22 adult; $17 senior; $10 student. Emily K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building. 610-269-5499 or www.gsschesco.org
CONCERTS
Unless otherwise noted, call 610-435-2739 for more information on concerts.
Friday, Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m. Statesman Jazz Ensemble, Marc Jacoby, director. Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre.
Saturday, Nov. 21. The School of Music presents senior recitals in the Gates Family Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center.
12 p.m. Clarinet students Stephanie Cullen and Rebecca Pasqualo.
2 p.m. Brieann Pasko, voice.
4 p.m. Graduate student Chris Macy, piano.
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 8:15 p.m. Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band, Andrew Yozviak, director. Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre.
Thursday, Dec. 3, 8:15 p.m. Chamber Orchestra, Sylvia Ahramjian, director. Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre.
Friday, Dec. 4, 6 p.m. The School of Music presents a senior recital by Diana Gomola, clarinet. Gates Family Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center.Friday, Dec. 4, 8:15 p.m. Mark Rimple directs the student ensemble Collegium Musicum. Gates Family Recital Hall.
ART EXHIBITS
Through Friday, Dec. 18. Two exhibitions: Works by bachelor of fine arts students in McKinney Gallery 100 and Long Gallery; works by art department faculty in McKinney Gallery 101. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 12 to 4 p.m. Mitchell Hall. 610-436-2755.
ATHLETICS
For information on West Chester University athletics, check the official website: www.wcupagoldenrams.com <http://www.wcupagoldenrams.com/>.
