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January19 - Sun^2 p.m.The Outten Visiting Artist Lecture – Ann Holsberry ‘65Maier Museum of Art
Ann Holsberry’s lecture is the culmination of a week-long residency during which she collaborates with Randolph College students on the installation of her exhibition "Ann Holsberry: Navigating Sea and Stars" (on view January 19 through June 1, 2025, at the Maier Museum of Art). Tracing the development of her work and methods, Ann will discuss her long-term practice of artwork as a meditation on environmental changes requiring both humans and animals to adapt to new ways of navigating the world. Reception. FREE and open to the public. The 2025 Outten Visiting Artist Lecture is supported by the Outten Visiting Artist Fund.22 - Wed^5 p.m.Women's Basketball vs University of Lynchburg (Code Black)
Gym, Athletics and Dance Center7:30 p.m.Men's Basketball vs HSC
Gym, Athletics and Dance Center25 - Sat^9 a.m.Middle School Math Competition
Smith Banquet Hall, Smith Memorial Building12 p.m.Swim Team vs Randolph Macon
Pool , Athletics and Dance Center2 p.m.Exhibition Opening - Legacy: Celebrating African American Creativity in Central Virginia through Art
Maier Museum of Art
Exhibition opening reception - "Legacy: Celebrating African American Creativity in Central Virginia Through Art." Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of The Legacy Museum of African American History, the Daura Museum of Art at the University of Lynchburg and the Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College will partner to host a joint exhibition, on view January 25 – February 28, 2025. This exhibition will run simultaneously at both museums. The exhibition opening is the kick-off event of a year-long celebration recognizing The Legacy Museum's 25 years of programming and educational initiatives spotlighting local African-American history. Reception. FREE and open to the public. Sponsored by Alice Hilsewick Ball ’61.2 p.m.Women's Basketball vs VirginiaWesleyan
Gym, Athletics and Dance Center26 - Sun^4 p.m.Men's Basketball vs Regent
Gym, Athletics and Dance Center27 - Mon^5 p.m.MLK Celebration: Guest Speaker Erika Alexander
Smith Hall Theatre, Smith Memorial Building
Join us for the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration featuring an evening with Erika Alexander-an actress, trailblazing activist, entrepreneur, creator, producer, and director. Alexander starred as attorney Maxine Shaw on the popular 1990s series Living Single, on The Cosby Show and films including Get Out and last year’s Oscar-winning American Fiction. The event will be held at 5 p.m. on Monday, January 27, in Smith Hall Theatre. She will engage in a conversation with Chief Diversity Officer Charles E. Gibson III, that will focus on King’s legacy and her work in the arts and as an activist. FREE and open to the public.28 - Tue^7 p.m.Men's Volleyball vs Warren Wilson College
Gym, Athletics and Dance Center29 - Wed^7 p.m.Men's Basketball vs Ferrum College
Gym, Athletics and Dance Center30 - Thu^6 p.m.Reading by Lauren Camp, 2025 Pearl S. Buck Writer in Residence
Maier Museum of Art
Join us for an evening of evocative poetry with Lauren Camp, the 2025 Pearl S. Buck Writer in Residence. Camp, the current New Mexico Poet Laureate, is the author of eight poetry collections, including her most recent, In Old Sky (Grand Canyon Conservancy, 2024). Her work is a confluence of sound, psychology, and language. This special program is sponsored by the English Department in collaboration with the Maier Museum of Art. FREE and open to the public.February1 - Sat^3 p.m.Men's Volleyball vs EMU
Gym, Athletics and Dance Center3 p.m.Guest Artist Recital: Lansana Camara
Wimberly Recital Hall, Presser Hall2 - Sun^3 p.m.Endstation Theatre Company's Jukebox Concert Series : Hope Harris Sings a Tribute to Linda Ronstadt
Smith Hall Theatre, Smith Memorial Building
Join Endstation Theatre Company for a one-night only concert with Broadway star Hope Harris in the inaugural performance of the Jukebox Concert Series as she pays tribute to Linda Ronstadt.4 - Tue^4:30 p.m.Archeology Lecture - The Origins of Roman Bathing at the Sanctuary of Poseidon at Isthmia
Maier Museum of Art
The Roman Bath at Isthmia in Greece continues to yield surprising archaeological discoveries. Jon Frey, Associate Professor of Classical Studies at Michigan State University, will discuss how excavations from the 1960s through the 1980s and more recent reexaminations of the excavated materials have revealed three structures on this site. Artifacts provide evidence for changes in Roman building practices as Romans from the re-founded colony of Corinth returned to Isthmia with their own unique needs and expectations. 4:30 pm Doors Open | 5 pm Lecture. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by Randolph College's museum and heritage studies program and the Lynchburg Society of the Archaeological Institute of America.7 p.m.Men's Volleyball vs Roanoke College
Gym, Athletics and Dance Center5 - Wed^8:30 a.m.Movement Rhizome: Quillian International Symposium on Sri Lanka
Campus , Randolph College Campus
Randolph College presents: Movement Rhizome: Quillian International Symposium on Sri Lanka Curated by Quillian Visiting Scholar Dr. Sudesh Mantillake Randolph College presents "Movement Rhizome: Quillian International Symposium on Sri Lanka," an interdisciplinary event curated by Quillian visiting scholar Dr. Sudesh Mantillake. Inspired by the rhizome concept, this symposium will explore the intersection of dance, performance, film, geography, philosophy, anthropology, architecture, religion, music, literature, rhetoric, decoloniality, and migration. Through performances, mindful movement sessions, roundtable discussions, and film screenings, participants will explore the history, culture, resilience, healing and politics of Sri Lanka and its global relevance. February 5-10, 2025 Randolph College, Lynchburg, VA Please see the itinerary below and register for workshops accordingly. http://docs.google.com/document/d/1VO2dQnfpbH0xgoH8gzgcuCcsTs47QlJr3xLUg9_KFJU/edit?tab=t.02 p.m.“An Account of Sri Lankan Dance” By Sudesh Mantillake
Dance Studio, Athletics and Dance Center
This workshop on traditional Sri Lankan dance is open to the public for all levels of experience. No shoes allowed!5 p.m.Women's Basketball vs Washington & Lee
Gym, Athletics and Dance Center7 - Fri^8:30 a.m.Movement Rhizome: Quillian International Symposium on Sri Lanka
Campus , Randolph College Campus
Randolph College presents: Movement Rhizome: Quillian International Symposium on Sri Lanka Curated by Quillian Visiting Scholar Dr. Sudesh Mantillake Randolph College presents "Movement Rhizome: Quillian International Symposium on Sri Lanka," an interdisciplinary event curated by Quillian visiting scholar Dr. Sudesh Mantillake. Inspired by the rhizome concept, this symposium will explore the intersection of dance, performance, film, geography, philosophy, anthropology, architecture, religion, music, literature, rhetoric, decoloniality, and migration. Through performances, mindful movement sessions, roundtable discussions, and film screenings, participants will explore the history, culture, resilience, healing and politics of Sri Lanka and its global relevance. February 5-10, 2025 Randolph College, Lynchburg, VA Please see the itinerary below and register for workshops accordingly. http://docs.google.com/document/d/1VO2dQnfpbH0xgoH8gzgcuCcsTs47QlJr3xLUg9_KFJU/edit?tab=t.07 p.m.“Contextualizing My Devil Dance” by Sudesh Mantillake
Houston Memorial Chapel
“Contextualizing My Devil Dance” by Sudesh Mantillake Featuring Sudesh Mantillake, Chinthaka Bandara, & Vajira Mantillake This performance and dialogue is free and open to the public.8 - Sat^8:30 a.m.Movement Rhizome: Quillian International Symposium on Sri Lanka
Campus , Randolph College Campus
Randolph College presents: Movement Rhizome: Quillian International Symposium on Sri Lanka Curated by Quillian Visiting Scholar Dr. Sudesh Mantillake Randolph College presents "Movement Rhizome: Quillian International Symposium on Sri Lanka," an interdisciplinary event curated by Quillian visiting scholar Dr. Sudesh Mantillake. Inspired by the rhizome concept, this symposium will explore the intersection of dance, performance, film, geography, philosophy, anthropology, architecture, religion, music, literature, rhetoric, decoloniality, and migration. Through performances, mindful movement sessions, roundtable discussions, and film screenings, participants will explore the history, culture, resilience, healing and politics of Sri Lanka and its global relevance. February 5-10, 2025 Randolph College, Lynchburg, VA Please see the itinerary below and register for workshops accordingly. http://docs.google.com/document/d/1VO2dQnfpbH0xgoH8gzgcuCcsTs47QlJr3xLUg9_KFJU/edit?tab=t.01 p.m.Men's Lacrosse vs FUMA (Scrimmage)
WildCat Stadium, Athletics and Dance Center2 p.m.Women's Basketball vs RMC
Gym, Athletics and Dance Center4:15 p.m.Film Screening & Talkback: “The Ritual of Eighteen Vannamas” (Public)
Nichols Theatre, Student Center
Director & Speaker: Athula Samarakoon This screening and talkback is open to the public.4:30 p.m.Men's Basketball vs Roanoke College
Virginia Wesleyan University7 p.m.Star Party
Winfree Observatory
Come see the stars at the Winfree Observatory!10 - Mon^4 p.m.Women's Lacrosse vs University of Lynchburg
WildCat Stadium, Athletics and Dance Center6 p.m.Film Screening & Talkback: “The Ritual of Eighteen Vannamas” (Public)
Nichols Theatre, Student Center
Director & Speaker: Athula Samarakoon This screening and talkback is open to the public.14 - Fri^6 p.m.22nd Annual Love at the Maier: From Campus to Canvas
Maier Museum of Art
Join us for a special evening hosted by FRAME, the college's vibrant art and museum club, as we celebrate the creativity of our alumnae and alumni. This engaging event will highlight select works from the museum’s collection that were created by graduates of the college, showcasing their diverse talents and contributions to the art world. Also featured will be "Ann Holsberry: Navigating Sea and Stars," an exhibition by RMWC alumnae, class of 1965. The evening will feature fun presentations by FRAME members, music, light bites, and our popular collage button-making station. Don’t miss this unique blend of art, creativity, and campus spirit. Student presentations from 6:30 - 7:00 pm. Free.15 - Sat^1 p.m.Men's Lacrosse
WildCat Stadium, Athletics and Dance Center4:30 p.m.Women's Basketball vs Guilford College
Gym, Athletics and Dance Center16 - Sun^2 p.m.Love at the Maier: A Family Art Adventure
Maier Museum of Art
Celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend with us at the Maier for an afternoon of creativity and connection! Hosted by FRAME, the college art and museum club, alongside our dedicated museum volunteers, this family-friendly event invites you to explore the ethereal world of Ann Holsberry: Navigating Sea and Stars. Inspired by Holsberry’s work and the magic of Valentine’s Day, families are invited to make their own heartfelt art together. With art-making stations designed for ages 5 and up, children and adults alike can create Valentine-themed crafts that celebrate love, adventure, and exploration. Free.
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