For more information about any event, call 717-477-1202. A complete calendar of events is available on-line at http://www.ship.edu/news/index.html

Art

The Kauffman Gallery is in the Huber Art Center. Please call 477-1530 for information.

Cole Welter, Mixed media, Oct. 8–26. Welter is the author of Art and Computers: Is there Room in the Studio for Both? Gallery talk/reception: Oct. 25, 3:30–4: 30 pm.

Jason Green, Ceramics, Nov. 5–29. Green uses floors for a palette, suggesting the vastness of landscape and the results of weather. Gallery talk/reception: Nov. 29, 3:30–4:30 pm.

Holiday Exhibition and Art Sale, Dec. 10–14. Work created by art education students is featured. Items will be available for sale in time for holiday gift giving.

Gary Greenberg, Sculptor & Ceramics, Jan. 28–Feb. 23. Greenberg’s work is described as political and comedic at the same time. Gallery talk/reception: Feb. 1, 3:30–4:30 pm. (sculpture pictured right)

Fashion

SU Fashion Archives and Museum, Beadazzling, Sept. 27–Dec. 7. Harley Hall, Lower Level. Women’s clothing and accessories from the 19th and 20th Centuries provide examples of incredible handiwork using beads of all shapes and sizes.

For information call 717-477-1239. Hours: Monday–Thursday, noon to 4 pm.

Planetarium

The Dibert Planetarium is located in the Franklin Science Center. Shows begin at 7:30 pm. Admission is $1 and seating is limited. Please reserve early. E-mail papajack@planetcable.net for information and reservations.

Follow the Drinking Gourd, Nov. 6. Learn how constellations were put to use as accomplices for the Underground Railroad.

A Dibert Christmas, Dec. 11, 12, 13. Of Christmas planetarium shows, we have yet to find one that captures so well the true meaning of Christmas.

Lectures and Special Events

President’s Lecture Series, Daniel Tammet, Oct. 25, 8 pm, Luhrs Center, $15. Born on a Blue Day is the memoir of Daniel Tammet who has Savant Syndrome, an extremely rare form of Asperger’s that gives him seemingly superpowers. Perhaps what is most extraordinary is his ability to live a fully independent life, making him virtually unique among people who have severe autistic disorders. Book signing.

For information call 477-1738. For tickets, visit www.luhrscenter.com or call 717-477-SHOW (7469).

Proteus Lecture Series, Charles Ogletree, November 15, 7:30 pm, Memorial Auditorium. Charles Ogletree is a professor at Harvard Law School and a legal theorist who has made his reputation by taking a hard look at complex issues of law and working to secure the rights guaranteed by our constitution. His lecture on “The 1921 Tulsa Race Riots: The Vanguard of the Reparations Movement” is in conjunction with the fall issue of Proteus, A Journal of Ideas on the theme Reconciliation, Reparations, and Forgiveness. Book signing. For information call 477-1738.

Music & Performing Arts

Chapel Series, “2”, Oct. 26, 8 pm, Old Main Chapel. “2” performs masterpieces for flute (Peter Bloom) and piano/harp (Mary Jane Rupert). For information call 477-1638.

Ricky Skaggs & Bruce Hornsby with Kentucky Thunder, Oct. 27, 8 pm, Luhrs Center, $58, 48, 38, and 28. Skaggs, respected throughout bluegrass and country music, teams with singer/songwriter Hornsby for this tour. For information and tickets, visit www.luhrscenter.com or call 717-477-7469.

SU Brass Ensembles and Cumbelaires, Nov. 4, 3 pm, Old Main Chapel. SU’s talented brass players and the Cumbelaires showcase their considerable talents. For information call 477-1638.

Michael Bolton, Nov. 8, 8 pm, Luhrs Center, $70, 55, 45, and 30. Bolton has fans of all ages. Unknown to many, Bolton is an award-winning songwriter and actively campaigns against domestic violence. For information and tickets, visit www.luhrscenter.com or call 717-477-7469.

SU Woodwind Ensembles, Nov. 11, 3 pm, Old Main Chapel. In combinations, woodwinds perform a wide range of music. For information call 477-1638.

Yamato–The Drummers of Japan, Nov. 13, 8 pm, Luhrs Center, $28, 23, 18, and 15. With huge drums and more, the drummers pound out a hypnotizing sound with phenomenal skill. It’s loud. For information and tickets, visit www.luhrscenter.com or call 717-477-7469.

SU Concert Choir, Nov. 17, 7:30 pm, Location tba. Showcases the vocal talents of SU’s Concert Choir. For information call 477-1638.

SU—Community Orchestra Concert, Nov. 18, 3 pm, Luhrs Center. An afternoon of classical selections. For information visit www.luhrscenter.com or call 717-477-7469.

Marie Osmond—The Magic of Christmas, Nov. 30, 8 pm, Luhrs Center, $55, 45, 35, and 25. Every wonder-filled song from Marie Osmond’s symphonic version of “O, Holy Night” to rockin’ the house with Kay Thompson’s “Jingle Bells” will create a holiday memory. For information and tickets, visit www.luhrscenter.com or call 717-477-7469.

Madrigal Christmas Dinner Concert, Nov. 30 & Dec. 1, 6:30 pm, Old Main Chapel, Admission tba. The Madrigal Singers perform holiday music while their guests enjoy dinner. For information call 477-1638.

Chapel Series, The Lucia Duo, Dec. 4, 7:30 pm, Old Main Chapel. Anthony (violin) and Margaret (piano) Lucia, present an all-Beethoven program. For information call 477-1638.

Shippensburg Community Orchestra & Chorus Christmas, Dec. 8, 7:30 pm, location tba and Dec. 9, 3 pm, Luhrs Center. Enjoy a variety of holiday favorites. For information call 477-1638, visit www.luhrscenter.com or call 717-477-7469.

Sweet Honey in the Rock, Jan. 22, 8 pm, Luhrs Center, $23, 20, 18, and 12. Six African-American women blend powerful voices, hand percussion instruments, move-ment, and narrative into an experience like no other. Sweet Honey songs spotlight injustice, activism, and love. For information and tickets, visit www.luhrscenter.com or call 717-477-7469.

Influences: The Motown Greats, Jan. 28, 8 pm, Luhrs Center, $20 and 15. Up-coming singer/songwriters discuss the influence Motown had on their musical roots. The artists: Ben Carroll, Chinua Hawk, Chris Cauley, and Nadine Zahr. For information and tickets, visit www.luhrscenter.com or call 717-477-7469.

Boston Brass, Jan. 31, 8 pm, Luhrs Center, $28, 23, 18, and 15. Boston Brass is serious about performing and educating. The signature sound includes lively repartee touched with humor and personality.For information and tickets, visit www.luhrscenter.com or call 717-477-7469.