A Tribute Reading in Honor of Toni Morrison 1931-2019
2019-11-21 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York)
Please join the English Department for a Tribute Reading in honor of Toni Morrison, Nobel Laureate. There will be readings from Toni’s works and reflections on her legacy. All are welcome to bring selections and join in the readings. Light refreshments will follow.

Wheaton College Dance Company
2019-11-21 19:30 - 21:30, 2019-11-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2019-11-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Watson Fine Arts – Weber Theatre, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
The ensemble performs under the direction of Artistic Director Andrea Taylor-Blenis. Tickets: $10 general, $5 faculty/staff & seniors, $2 students. Tickets may be purchased online through the Box Office.

In the Weeds: Art and the Natural World
2019-11-22 13:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-23 13:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-26 13:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-28 13:00 - 20:00, 2019-12-03 13:00 - 17:00, 2019-12-04 13:00 - 17:00, 2019-12-05 13:00 - 20:00, 2019-12-06 13:00 - 17:00 and 4 more dates | Watson Fine Arts – Beard and Weil Galleries, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
In the Weeds: Art and the Natural World showcases six artists who are examining the complicated relationship between humans and the environment. Many of these artists bridge art and science to bring to life processes that may otherwise elude the general public. Through seed collecting, camouflage, performance, video, and artists’ books, artists Kwang Choi , Rachel Frank , Jenny Kendler , Next Epoch Seed Library (a collaboration between Ellie Irons and Anne Percoco), and Tammy Nguyen consider issues of rewilding and human influence on the natural world.
The exhibition runs October 23—December 12, 2019
Image: Rachel Frank

World Music Ensemble
2019-12-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Weber Theatre, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
The ensemble, under the direction of Assistant Professor Sheila Falls, performs music from a variety of genres from around the world, including Europe, South America, Africa and more.

Annual Holiday Fair
2019-12-06 11:00 - 15:00 | Balfour-Hood Campus Center, Norton, MA, 02766
Please join us for this Wheaton tradition! A selection of crafters and vendors, including Wheaton community members will offer unique gift ideas. There will also be two raffles benefiting Wheaton’s community service group CIVIC.

Winter Celebration for Wind Symphony
2019-12-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Watson Fine Arts – Weber Theatre, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
The Southeastern Massachusetts Wind Symphony, under the direction of Associate Professor Earl Raney, presents works by Prokofiev, Milhaud, Gould, Hindemith, plus seasonal favorites. Suggested donation $5.

Great Woods Symphony Orchestra presents Dance Mix!
2019-12-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Weber Theatre, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
The 60-piece GWSO performs dance music from around the world, featuring selections from Stravinsky’s Firebird; Respighi’s Ancient Airsand Dances Suite No 2; Melanie Bonis’ Suite en forme de valses; and African-American composer William Grant Still’s Danzas da Panama. Charlotte Chuen, Class of 2020, also performs Beethoven’s Violin Concerto. Suggested donation $5.

Holiday Vespers Concert
2019-12-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Cole Memorial Chapel, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
The Wheaton Chorale, under the direction of Professor of Music Tim Harbold, continues a Wheaton tradition, singing carols and other music from a wide variety of cultures and traditions. The concert is free to the public, but donations are gratefully accepted. Suggested donation $10.

Student Film Screening
2019-12-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Weber Theatre, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
A curated selection of student work from Production I and II, Introduction to Animation and Animation II will be showcased in this end-of-semester screening.
Please note: The location of the screening has been changed from Ellison Lecture to Weber Theatre

Gallery Opening: 2020 Senior Visual Art Majors’ Exhibition
2019-12-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Haas Concourse and Lobby, Watson Fine Arts

Dance Company Auditions
2020-01-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Balfour-Hood – Ellison Dance Studio, Norton, 02766, United States
Are you interested in jazz, ballet, and modern dance? Audition for the Wheaton College Dance Company. There will be a warmup with our modern teacher then you will be taught a combination. Please wear clothes that you are able to dance in.

Gallery Opening: a nerve is not a nerve but a bundle of fibers
2020-01-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Haas Concourse and Lobby, Watson Fine Arts
a nerve is not a nerve but a bundle of fibers showcases seven contemporary artists, Caroline Wells Chandler , Pilar Sans Coover , Gabrielle Ferreira , Sean Paul Gallegos , Sarah E. Jenkins , Saberah Malik , and Sarah Zapata , all of whom are working with textiles in innovative ways. Though textiles are often thought of as decorative or functional, the artists in this exhibition address complex ideas of identity and cultural history with large-scale crochet, narrative embroidery, deconstructed sneakers, public sewing circles, and traditional dyeing and weaving.

How to Stop Time: Design Principles for Immersive Storytelling
2020-02-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Discovery Center – Hindle Auditorium, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Overwhelmed by endless streams of content, sophisticated audiences are demanding deeper, more powerful experiences. Innovative technologies enable and inspire new forms of stories and participation, but immersion is not a property of technology, it is a product of a great experience. Mike Monello, Co-founder of Campfire and one of the creators of The Blair Witch Project, shares secrets from over 20 years on the frontline of emerging technology and storytelling.

Arts@Wheaton drop-in coffee hour
2020-02-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Haas Concourse and Lobby, Watson Fine Arts
Faculty and staff are invited to join the arts staff for coffee and treats. Come pick up the spring 2020 arts brochure, learn about our exciting upcoming arts programming and, check out the current textile exhibition: a nerve is not a nerve but a bundle of fibers. Visiting artist Sarah E. Jenkins will be in the gallery leading an informal drop-in workshop entitled Sewing Conversations. The workshop is a contemporary take on quilting circles and aims to provide social engagement while creating art.
Image credit: Wayne Thiebaud, Three Donuts, 1994, Oil on canvas

Sewing Conversation
2020-02-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Beard and Weil Galleries, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Inspired by her Appalachian family history and the tradition of quilting circles, Jenkins brings people together to sit, talk, and sew.

TRYBE Gala 2020: A Moment in Time
2020-02-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Weber Theatre, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Gala 2020 uses dance to take audiences on a journey from past to future. Join Trybe in their 21st year for an evening of fun, learning, celebrating and dancing. Gala will include guest appearances by S.O.L.E. and Wheaton’s Dance Company. Tickets: $5 general, $3 students, may be purchased online via the Watson Box Office.

Loser Concert
2020-02-13 20:00 - 21:30 | Cole Memorial Chapel, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Called a “world-wide phenomenon” by Boston’s WBUR, A Far Cry has nurtured a distinct approach to music-making since its founding in 2007. The self-conducted orchestra is a democracy in which decisions are made collectively and leadership rotates among the players (“Criers”). This structure has led to consistently thoughtful, innovative, and unpredictable programming — and impactful collaborations with celebrated performers and composers. Over the past year, A Far Cry has risen to the top of Billboard’s Traditional Classical Chart, been named Boston’s best classical ensemble by The Improper Bostonian, and celebrated two Grammy nominations for its Visions and Variations. Boston Musical Intelligencer sums up the group: “In its first decade, this conductor-free ensemble has earned and sustained a reputation for top-drawer playing, engrossing programming, and outstanding guest artists.”
Free tickets may be reserved online though the Watson Box Office.
