Wheaton in DC
2024-10-29 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | BlueJacket Brewery, 300 Tingey St SE #160, Washington, DC, 20003, United States
Join Wheaton for a fun evening at BlueJacket Brewery, where alumni from all class years can come together to reconnect, socialize, and network! This event is a fantastic opportunity to meet fellow Wheaton graduates living in the DC area, reminisce about your time at Wheaton, and build new connections in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Whether you’re hoping to grow your professional network, catch up with old friends, or simply enjoy a fun night out with the Wheaton community, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy lively conversations, delicious appetizers, and a vibrant ambiance as we celebrate our shared Wheaton experience.
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Greater Boston Wheaton Club BOO! Walking Tour
2024-10-30 18:15 - 19:45 | Park Street MBTA Station, Park Street and Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02108, United States
The Greater Boston Wheaton Club invites you to Beacon Hill with a BOO! exclusive walking tour!
There is no better place than Beacon Hill to walk to the dark side. On the BOO! tour, you will hear stories that shed a new light on this quiet residential neighborhood – murder and mayhem lurk just below the surface. This tour is only offered once a year and highlights the Hill’s dark legacy of mystery and murder. Visit the home of the infamous Dr. George Parkman and learn what happened to his dismembered body. Learn the names and stories of Boston women hung for witchcraft. This tour is being led by Jennifer Bradley ’92 who will take you through the dark alleys and show you Beacon Hill as you have never experienced it before!
The tour starts at the Park Street MBTA station, at the corner of Park and Tremont Street and is rain or shine.
Distance: 0.94 miles, uneven surfaces and significant inclines.
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Jay Goodman Political Series Part 2
2024-10-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Join the Alumni Relations Office virtually as we sit down with Gabe Amo ’10, Member of the House of Representatives from Rhode Island, for an insightful conversation about his work, journey, experiences, and impact.
This event is our second part of the Jay Goodman Political Series and is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.
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Part 1 of the Jay Goodman Political Series with Ted Nesi ’07 can be viewed here.
Upcoming: Part 3 of this series will take place in April 2025 – more news to follow.

Lysistrata
2024-10-31 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-11-01 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-11-02 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-11-07 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-11-08 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-11-09 19:30 - 22:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Weber Theatre, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Written by Aristophanes, adapted by Ellen McGlaughlin, directed by Don Mays
Produced in special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (playscripts.com)
Follow Lysistrata, our Athenian heroine, as she creates an…unconventional…movement to end the Peloponnesian War. The women of Greece vow a prohibition in the bedroom until the violence of war has ceased. If the women of Greece refuse to love, will the men refuse to war? This fast-paced, comedic retelling of the classic Aristophanes play brings to light issues society has been discussing for millennia. Will we finally figure out how to make love, not war?

Tickets may be purchased online via the Watson Box Office. $5 student, $10 faculty & staff & seniors, $15 general

Drug Addiction: Real People, Real Stories - INTO LIGHT Massachusetts
2024-11-05 13:00 - 17:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Beard and Weil Galleries, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Drug Addiction: Real People, Real Stories
Massachusetts INTO LIGHT Project Exhibition
August 27–November 8, 2024 / Opening reception: Saturday, September 14, 2024 1-3pm
Wheaton College haves partnered with the national non-profit the INTO LIGHT Project to create an exhibition of graphite portraits, personal items, and written narratives of 40 Massachusetts residents who have died of drug overdose or poisoning. The INTO LIGHT Project is working to organize an exhibition like this in every state.
Our goal is to help destigmatize overdose and substance use disorder and to open up the conversation about the opioid epidemic. The exhibition brings together medicine, mental health, public health, and visual and creative arts. We are using art to connect, humanize, and heal.
INTO LIGHT Project is national non-profit that creates exhibitions with portraits and stories of people who have died from the disease of drug addiction in each state. Their mission is to change the conversation about drug addiction through the power of art and storytelling. Wheaton College is the host of the Massachusetts exhibition. The people honored in this exhibition are from eleven Massachusetts counties and range in age from 18-39. We seek to eliminate the stigma surrounding substance use disorder and to address the misconception that people with addiction are to blame for their illness. Through portraiture and storytelling, the Into Light Project offers healing and hope and create meaningful dialogue about substance use disorder.
Exhibition Details
Beard and Weil Galleries, Watson Fine Art
Dates: August 27–November 8, 2024
Hours: Tu-Sa 1-5pm; Th 1-8pm; Su 10-5pm

Early Education Center Open House
2024-11-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Early Education Center, 2 Clark Recreation Drive, Norton, MA, 02766
Join us Thursday, November 7, 2024 for our Open House with hours from 10 to 11 a.m. and from 6 to 7 p.m. Learn more about the center and get an overview of the carefully designed programs from the director and coordinator of the school.
The school is located on the Wheaton College campus on 2 Clark Recreation Drive, Norton, MA, and parking is available in Lot 1.
About the Early Education Center
Founded in 1931 as one of the first college-supported nursery schools in the U.S., the Early Education Center at Wheaton College has long been committed to quality preschool education. Each child’s growth and development are guided and nurtured by experienced early childhood educators passionate about learning through play. Our educators understand young children’s cognitive, social-emotional, and physical needs and offer students ample opportunities to experiment, discover and grow with joyful curiosity and confidence.
Our school offers half- and full-day programs for students ages three and up to prepare children for the transition to kindergarten—and for a lifetime of learning.

Lost on a Mountain in Maine—Screening and Q&A Session with Director Andrew Kightlinger
2024-11-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Watson Fine Arts – Ellison Lecture Hall, Norton, MA, 02766
The film adaptation of Lost on a Mountain in Maine, produced by Sylvester Stallone and set for cinema release in 2024, is based on the inspiring true story of a child surviving the wilderness. Andrew Knightlinger, (a writer/director who was born and raised in Madagascar, and then later South Dakota), will discuss the process of making the film, as well as his experiences navigating the entertainment industry. In addition to Lost on a Mountain in Maine he has written/directed the prairie-set character study Tater Tot & Patton now streaming on all platforms. He is also the recipient of the Slamdance Film Festival Grand Prize for Screenwriting.

Student Recitals
2024-11-14 17:00 | Mary Lyon Hall – Woolley Room, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Gifted student performers demonstrate mastery in voice, violin, cello, piano and other instruments.

Gallery Opening Reception : Shelter
2024-11-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Beard and Weil Galleries, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Shelter is vital. It’s required for us to survive but also to thrive. Curated by students enrolled in ARTH 335: Exhibition Design, Shelter interrogates the spaces in which we live, play, work, and worship, the objects found in such spaces, and the concept of “shelter”, broadly defined.

Gallery Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 1:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m., Thursdays 1:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m. Please note: the galleries will be closed November 27—December 1 for November break and December 11, 2022–January 21, 2025 for winter break.

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Wheaton College Dance Company presents Intertwined
2024-11-21 19:30, 2024-11-22 19:30, 2024-11-23 19:30 | Watson Fine Arts – Weber Theatre, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
The ensemble performs under the direction of Artistic Director Andrea Taylor-Blenis.
Tickets: $15 general, $10 faculty/staff & seniors, $5 students. Tickets will be available via the Box Office website beginning the week of November 11.

Shelter
2024-11-23 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-26 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-28 13:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-30 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-03 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-05 13:00 - 20:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Beard and Weil Galleries, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Shelter is vital. It’s required for us to survive but also to thrive. Curated by students enrolled in ARTH 335: Exhibition Design, Shelter interrogates the spaces in which we live, play, work, and worship, the objects found in such spaces, and the concept of “shelter”, broadly defined.

Gallery Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 1:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m., Thursdays 1:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m.

Please note: the galleries will be closed November 27—December 1 for November break and December 11, 2022–January 20, 2025 for winter break.

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ScreenDance RoadShow
2024-11-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Weber Theatre, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Going into its seventh season, ScreenDance RoadShow, presented by Motion State Arts, attracts dance film artists from over 17 countries. It is a celebration of choreography for the camera showcasing the best contemporary creative voices from around the world.
For more information about the films being presented at this event, as well as information regarding future events please click on link here.

Giving Tuesday 2024
2024-12-03
Join us this Giving Tuesday and make a gift that resonates far beyond today.
Your gift to Wheaton College can create infinite possibilities for our students and the community. Each donation, no matter the size, can transform lives—fueling innovation, supporting scholarships, enhancing campus resources, and expanding access to a world-class education. Ready to create infinite impact today?
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Student Recitals
2024-12-03 17:00 | Cole Memorial Chapel, Norton, MA, 02766, United States

Wheaton College Jazz Band
2024-12-03 20:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Weber Theatre, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
The band, under the direction of Diamond Centofanti, Assistant Professor in Music in Performance, performs a mix of American music ranging from jazz to rhythm and blues to rock.
Suggested contribution $5.

Winterfest 2024
2024-12-04 16:00 - 19:00 | The Dimple, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
It’s part European holiday market, part arts exhibition and music concert, and all fun.
Celebrate the winter season at the college’s annual Winterfest, featuring horse-drawn carriage rides, an indoor community craft fair, illuminated ice sculptures, food vendors; sweet treats, photo ops and more.
The event will culminate with the Holiday Vespers Concert in Cole Memorial Chapel at 7 p.m.. Wheaton’s long-standing choral tradition for the holidays celebrates music of varied cultures and time periods, and features the Wheaton Chorale and Chamber Singers under the direction of Assistant Professor Alexandra Lutkevich. The concert is free to the public, but donations are gratefully accepted.
As part of the celebration, the college will collect non-perishable food items, hats, mittens and scarves for the Norton Cupboard of Kindness. (Donation bins will be located in the Balfour-Hood Campus Center.)
This event is open to Wheaton students, faculty and staff and their families, and Norton residents. Parking for campus visitors will be available at Lot #2 on East Main Street (see campus map).
The celebration is sponsored by Arts at Wheaton and the Office of the President.

Holiday Vespers Concert
2024-12-04 19:00 | Cole Memorial Chapel, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Wheaton’s choral tradition for the holidays celebrates music of varied cultures and time periods, and features the Wheaton Chorale and Chamber Singers under the direction of Assistant Professor Alexandra Lutkevich.
The concert is free to the public, but contributions are gratefully accepted.
