A young watchman at Providence’s Prison made a resolution to keep a daily diary in 1867. He recorded his work with the men and women incarcerated there; but, unlike today, the watchmen lived in the prison as well. What can we learn about Rhode Island history from his words? Dr. Grefe will explore the ways records and documents can illuminate how working-class Providence looked and felt in the 19th century.

Celebrate Beethoven’s 250th birthday with a recital of his first three violin and piano sonatas, Op. 12, with noted violinist Nicolas Kitchen, first violinist of the Borromeo String Quartet, and Professor of Music Ann Sears, piano.

As we enter the next decade, student-led dance groups Paraíso Latino (PL) and Tap Out Loud (TOL) are looking back at dance and music styles that inspire the performing arts we know and love today. Performing works choreographed by current members, the groups are excited to showcase their selective styles of Latin and tap on the big stage. Guest artists Lymin’ Lyons and S.O.L.E. will also take part in the celebration. Tickets: $5 general, $3 students.

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.

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.

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.

The Department of Theatre and Dance Studies is happy to announce early auditions for the spring MainStage production, Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, directed by Trinity Rep company member and Wheaton College teaching adjunct Joe Wilson Jr.

Come One, Come All: Blind casting (short for color-blind/gender-blind casting) is the practice of casting without considering the actor’s ethnicity, skin color, body shape, sex and/or gender, or physical abilities.

Please read the play (https://www.sparknotes.com/nofear/shakespeare/juliuscaesar/) and prepare to read from the text, or perform a one-minute monologue from the play. Sing up for an audition slot on the Theatre call board in Watson by the rehearsal room (Watson 127).

Please note: THEA020: Rehearsal and Production rehearsal schedule—M/W 10:30am-12:20pm, Thursdays 7-10pm, Fridays 1-5pm

Come check out what arts@wheaton is all about, including how you can get involved. There will be live performances, music, tie-dye, airbrush tattoos, screen printing and more. Oh yeah, and a food truck serving up tacos. Come play with us!