The Drama Department invites you to “Women Rewriting the Canon: Adaptation as Intervention in Contemporary Playwriting,” welcoming extraordinary playwrights to campus for a conversation with Vassar Drama faculty members Professors Amanda Culp and Peter Gil-Sheridan. The evening will feature a panel discussion on the art and craft of adaptation, and the value of returning to, and rewriting, the canon. This event is April 5 from 6-8pm in the Martel Theater, Vogelstein Center for Drama and Film and is sponsored by the Helen Forster Novy ’28 Fund. Reservations required. Reserve your tickets on Tix.com
Pink No!zes Concert
Vassar’s coolest, pinkest concert PINK N0!ZES is Saturday 6th April, 7-10pm at Vassar College’s CDF QUAD (behind Ferry House). The lineup includes – FEIFEI, DJ Thank You, MGNA crrrta and CLIP. Celebrate femme / trans / nonbinary DJs and artists with us. WVKR’S annual concert with live music, vintage WVKR merch and exclusive PINK NOIZES merch and more…✯ first 20 people will get WVKR sponsored goodie bags ✯
Coalesce Spring Showcase
Evening of Poetry with Timothy Liu
Featured poet, followed by open mic.
All Ages Craft Night: CD Suncatchers
Join them as they enjoy an evening of crafting! Tonight they will repurpose CDs into suncatchers! All materials will be provided. Drop in at any time. All ages are welcome!
Arts Mid-Hudson 60th Anniversary Mixer
Join Arts Mid-Hudson to celebrate their 60th year at their free Mixer! Connect with local artists and organizations, meet the Arts Mid-Hudson team, and learn about how we can support you with grants, programming, memberships, marketing, folk arts, and more! This event is free and open to the public but reservations are requested. RSVP here
“Artists Respond to Poetry” Art Exhibition at Arts-Mid Hudson
This exhibit features 16 poets and 16 visual artists in our seventh annual celebration of National Poetry Month. The participating visual artists have selected a poem to respond to through their own work.
Poets: Jeni Ascosi, Timothy Brennan, Augusta Block, Susan Chute, Kim Ellis, Lea Graham, Marian Grudko, Jared Harél, Jennifer Howse, Linda McCauley Freeman, Kirsten Meehan, Kate Sarah Mitchell, Susan Sindall Schickele, Brendan Tanner, Ted Taylor, Edwin Torres
Visual Artists: John Ackerman, Karen Allen, Nicolas Dalton, Stacie Flint, Don Freeman, Karen E. Gersch, Kay Kenny, Josh Kramb, Dori Miller, Janell O’Rourke, Renee Pasquale, Myah Perino, Enne Tesse. Patricia Walsh, Anthony Wells, Coulter Young
Thrive: Making a Career in the Arts
Would you like to know what your prospects are once you graduate? Would you like to be better prepared for the workforce? Now more than ever college students need to be equipped with the best information on how to be the most qualified candidate for an arts position. Join Arts Mid-Hudson virtually on Zoom to network with art employers, and learn about career pathways and upcoming internships. Free to attend! RSVP here.
Leading with Artivism – a conversation with Poet Gold and Sammie B
“Leading with Artivism” is a live quarterly interview series, created and curated by Poet Gold in collaboration with Arts Mid-Hudson, featuring a diverse mix of Artivists (Artist Activists) who have taken up the charge through their art to highlight social issues. We invite you to ask questions and get an inside look at the hearts and minds of these courageous creatives. RSVP here!
Poet Gold is a rare talent who grabs you by the heart and says “Recognize” – Poet, author, performer, songwriter, community “Artivist” and speaker, Bettina “Poet Gold” Wilkerson is pushing the boundaries of poetry and the spoken word. Living with a chronic illness since childhood, Poet Gold, or as she is affectionately known as “Gold”, brings a soul-searching insight about the human existence, love, dreams, challenges, and triumph.
Guest Bio: Sammie B is a genre-defying, female artist, musician, and creator, from the Hudson Valley, NY. Born June 26th, 1994. Not only is she a rapper/singer-songwriter, poet, DJ, and beat producer, but she is a visual artist as well. A single braid in her hair along with her taglines “Brliing” and “I literally made the beat” are her recognizable trademarks- along with her vibrant yet calming aura. She is also a recovery coach for those struggling with SUD and mental illness. After many years battling with depression, loss, heartbreak, and addiction, she lives on to give others hope by telling her story of overcoming through music and art while radiating positive energy and authenticity. Sammie B makes music with the intention of making her listeners feel connected/supported and/or empowered. LLPE Music is her independent record label. She is also the CEO of Sammie B Creative LLC in which she distributes her merchandise, art, and more!
Conversazione in italiano at Gallery 40
The educational evening is dedicated to the exploration of the Italian culture with a movie night in Italian.