South Suburban College announces October calendar of events at main campus in South Holland

9/30/2009

GENERAL ACTIVITIES

Returning Adults Brown Bag Seminar
Wednesday, October 7, 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Mi-Jack Room
"Self Empowerment" (Reclaim your Essential Self)
Presented by Alexandra Glumac, local mental health therapist and South Suburban College/Business and Career Institute Workforce Development specialist.

Hispanic Heritage Month Event-"Transformation"
Wednesday, October 7, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Kindig Performing Arts Center
Presented by Sergio Gomez, SSC Art Instructor
In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, students, faculty and staff can attend a Live Art Performance by award-winning SSC Art Instructor Sergio Gomez. Accompanied by renowned Flamenco Guitarist Mehran, Mr. Gomez will take the audience through a unique visual narrative of the art making process. Drawing from his personal experience, Professor Gomez will explore aspects of change and cultural assimilation. There will be refreshments served following the program.

Returning Adults Brown Bag Seminar
Wednesday, October 21, 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
2nd Floor Student Services Mall Area
Evening with Governors State University (School of Interdisciplinary Learning)
Presented by Lana Bilyk, Student Services Coordinator

Red Ribbon Week
Tuesday, October 27, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Heritage Room
Presented by (SSHARK) South Suburban HIV/Aids Regional Coalition
What do you really know about HIV/Aids and how can drugs and alcohol play a pivotal role in acquiring this disease? Health Educator from SSHARK, Brian Taylor will speak about how to avoid this powerful disease and will answer some of your questions. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to this informative session.

Red Ribbon Week
Wednesday, October 28, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Kindig Performing Arts Center
Presented by (AAIM) Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists
Students, Faculty and Staff are invited to listen to speakers from AAIM tell real life stories of how their lives have been changed forever because of a drunken/drugged driver and offer realistic assessments of how we can help ourselves and others avoid these dangers.

Red Ribbon Week
Friday, October 30, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Lecture at 11:00 a.m.
Kindig Performing Arts Center
Richard Tucker, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Presented by the Office of Student Life and Leadership
Students, Faculty and Staff are invited to listen to Richard Tucker, former Assistant Special Agent in Charge for the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to discuss the life of an undercover law enforcement agent.

Ensembles Concert
Tuesday, October 6, 7:30 p.m.
Kindig Performing Arts Center
Featuring the SSC Voices, directed by Al Jackson, the Jazz Combo and Jazz Band II, directed by Fred Miller and the Percussion Ensemble, directed by Glenn Ellison. No charge for admission. Donations to music scholarship funds will be accepted.

Jazz Bands Concert
Friday, October 9, 7:30 p.m.
Kindig Performing Arts Center
The SSC Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Orchestra perform under the direction of Andy Hoefle. No charge for admission. Donations to music scholarship funds will be accepted.

SSC Evening Chorale Concert
Tuesday, October 13, 7:30 p.m.
Kindig Performing Arts Center
SSC's premiere 70 member choral group, directed by Al Jackson. From Mozart to Moses Hogan, the Chorale will range across a broad spectrum of sacred music, including the lovely "Wedding Cantata" of American composer Daniel Pinkham. Admission to the concert is free.

Symphonic Band Concert
Friday, October 16, 7:30 p.m.
Kindig Performing Arts Center
Directed by Andy Hoefle. No charge for admission. Donations to music scholarship funds will be accepted.

SSC Evening Chorale Concert at All Nations Community Church
Sunday, October 18, 2:00 p.m.
18620 Kedzie Ave, Homewood, IL
Join us for our sacred music concert at All Nations Community Church, 18620 Kedzie Ave, Homewood, IL. From Mozart to Moses Hogan, the Chorale will range across a broad spectrum of sacred music, including the lovely "Wedding Cantata" of American composer Daniel Pinkham. Admission to the concert is free.

Open Auditions: Rumplestiltskin
Friday, October 23, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 24, 1:00 p.m.
Kindig Performing Arts Center
Director Ellie Shunko is looking for a cast of 8 for Michele L. Vacca's adaption of Rumplestiltskin. No prior experience or prepared material is necessary. Copies of the scripts will be on reserve in the SSC library about 2 weeks prior to auditions.

Guitar Lecture / Recital
Friday, November 6, 12:00 noon
Kindig Performing Arts Center
South Suburban College guitar instructor Fred Miller performs in an informational and entertaining recital. No charge for admission.

Jazz Bands Concert
Friday, December 4, 7:30 p.m.
Kindig Performing Arts Center
The SSC Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Orchestra perform under the direction of Andy Hoefle. No charge for admission. Donations to music scholarship funds will be accepted.

SSC Evening Chorale Concert at St. Victor's Church
Sunday, December 6, 4:00 p.m.
553 Hirsch Avenue, Calumet City, IL.
SSC's premiere 70 member choral group, directed by Al Jackson. Come experience the splendor of Christmas as the Chorale and orchestra presents its ninth annual Christmas concert in the glorious visual and acoustic spaces of St. Victor Catholic Church, 553 Hirsch Avenue, Calumet City, IL. We will celebrate Christmas around the world, with songs and carols from North and South America, Hispaniola, Africa, Russia, and Europe. Featured in the concert is the beautiful Bach Cantata "How Brightly Shines the Morning Star," performed with orchestra and soloists. There is even opportunity for the audience to join us in some seasonal singing! Admission to the concert is free. For further information, call 708-596-2000 ext. 2349 or email ajackson@southsuburbancollege.edu

Student Recital
Tuesday, December 8, 2:00 p.m.
Kindig Performing Arts Center
Students of SSC Music Faculty perform a variety of classical pieces. No charge for admission.

Ensembles Concert
Wednesday, December 9, 7:30 p.m.
Kindig Performing Arts Center
Featuring the SSC Voices, directed by Al Jackson, the Jazz Combo and Jazz Band II, directed by Fred Miller and the Percussion Ensemble, directed by Glenn Ellison. No charge for admission. Donations to music scholarship funds will be accepted.

Holiday Concert
Friday, December 11, 7:30 p.m.
Kindig Performing Arts Center
Join the good cheer as the SSC Voices, PAC Rats Theatre Company, Symphonic Band present their annual Holiday Card to the Community. Hosted by Al Jackson and Andy Hoefle, with special appearances by SSC president George Dammer, faculty members Art and Patrice Burton and more. No charge for admission. Donations to music scholarship funds will be accepted.

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