WCSU in Danbury Sets Events for November

WSCU: NOV. 2 SVPA NIGHT FOR THE ARTS: The Night for the Arts is an evening of entertainment that will take you on a journey designed to enchant and amaze you. It begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the WCSU Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury. Imagine a movable feast where you will enjoy gourmet “dining by-the-bite,” wine and beer, followed by desserts and dancing (optional), all while experiencing the talents of art, music and theatre arts students and faculty. The event is open to the public. For tickets, go to
https://alumni.wcsu.edu/svpa-g... .

NOV. 3 OPEN HOUSE: WCSU will host its annual Open House from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Feldman Arena of the O’Neill Center on the university’s Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury. The day’s events will include campus tours and information sessions. All activities will be free and the public is invited. For more information, call the Office of University Admissions at (203) 837-9000 or (877) 837-WCSU, or visit www.wcsu.edu/openhouse/ .

NOV. 3 WCSU JAZZ COMBOS: Four of WCSU’s Jazz Combos will perform at 3 p.m. in the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the university’s Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury. To purchase tickets, visit
www.eventbrite.com/e/jazz-comb... . For a complete list of similar SVPA events, visit wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com.

NOV. 4 VISITING ARTIST LECTURE: Painter Beverly McIver will discuss her work at 11 a.m. in Room 144 of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the WCSU Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury. The event will be free and open to the public, and it will be presented as part of the university’s Master of Fine Arts visiting artist lecture series. For more information, visit www.wcsu.edu/news/2019/09/12/wcsu-to-present-fall-semester-m-f-a-artist-lecture-program-2/ . To RSVP, go to www.eventbrite.com/e/visiting-artist-lecture-beverly-mciver-painter-tickets- 65730960071 or call (203) 837-8403. For a complete list of similar SVPA events, visit wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com.

NOV. 5 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY FOR MUSIC EDUCATORS: The WCSU Department of Music will host a Professional Development Day for Music Educators featuring Eastman School of Music Professor of Music Education Christopher Azzara on the topic of “Developing Musicianship Through Improvisation.” The event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall in the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the university’s Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury. For tickets and more information, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-professional-development-day-for-music-educators-tickets-66591491945 . For a complete list of similar SVPA events, visit wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com .

NOV. 7 COFFEEHOUSE: WCSU will present the Midtown Coffeehouse at 8 p.m. in the Colonial Corner in the Student Center on the university’s Midtown campus, 181 White St. in Danbury. The coffeehouse will feature an open mic, followed by the featured act, Absydian-Ebony Griffith. Admission is free and the public is invited. Donations to sustain the Coffeehouse will be accepted. Call (203) 837-9700 or visit www.wcsu.edu/coffeehouse/ for more information.

NOV. 8 – 17 THEATRE PRODUCTION: The WCSU Department of Theatre Arts will present “A Little Night Music” in the MainStage Theatre of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on theuniversity’s Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury. Performances will be at 8p.m. on Nov. 8, 9, 15 and 16; with 2 p.m. matinees on Nov. 9, 10, 16 and 17. For tickets, go to
www.eventbrite.com/e/a-little-... or call (203) 837-8732. For a complete list of similar SVPA events, visit wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com .

NOV. 9 PLANETARIUM SHOW/TELESCOPE VIEWING: WCSU will host a 5 p.m. planetarium show, followed by telescope viewing of the sky from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Westside Observatory and Planetarium on the Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (203) 837-8672 or visit www.wcsu.edu/starwatch/ .

NOV. 9 COCKTAIL RECEPTION-THEATRE EVENT: The Office of Alumni Relations will host a cocktail reception-theatre event at 6:30 p.m. in the Drawing Room of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the university’s Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury. The $30 cost will include the reception and a ticket to the 8 p.m. performance of “A Little Night Music” inthe MainStage Theatre of the Visual and Performing Arts Center. For more information or to make a reservation, call (203) 837-8298 or go to www.wcsu.edu/alumni/events/ .

NOV. 10 PIANO STUDIO RECITAL: Students in the WCSU music program will present a piano studio recital featuring music for two and four hands at 3 p.m. in the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the university’s Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave.
Extension in Danbury. To purchase tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/piano-studio-recital- tickets-65814616289 or call (203) 837-8732. For a complete list of similar SVPA events, visit wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com .

NOV. 12 ART FACULTY LECTURE SERIES: Adjunct Professor of Art Francis Patnaude will discuss his work at 6 p.m. in Room 108 of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the WCSU Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury. The event will be free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/art-faculty-lecture-series-francis-patnaude-tickets-65736647081 or call (203) 837-8403. For a complete list of similar SVPA events, visit wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com .

NOV. 12 MUDRA MEDITATION SERIES: The Institute for Holistic Health Studies at WCSU will host the Mudra Meditation series at 7 p.m. in Room 103 of Warner Hall on the Midtown campus, 181 White St. in Danbury. The class will be conducted by Jesse Rovero. It is free and the public is invited. For more information, send an email to jesserovero@gmail.com or autuoric@wcsu.edu.

NOV. 13 WELLNESS WEDNESDAY WORKSHOP: As part of the ongoing Wellness Wednesday program on campus, there will be a workshop conducted by Transformational Hypnotherapist Michael Rosenbaum , on “Meditation, Stress Reduction and Changing Negative Patterns” at 12:30 p.m. in Room 122 of White Hall on the WCSU Midtown campus, 181 White St. in Danbury. The workshop is sponsored by the HPX Department and the Institute for Holistic Health Studies. It will be free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.wcsu.edu/news/2019/09/10/i... or https://wcsu.edu/ihhs/events/ .

NOV. 13 “ARE ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES A DANGER TO YOUR MENTAL HEALTH?”: The WCSU Institute for Holistic Health Studies will present Integrative Physician Dr. Aly Cohen for a discussion about “Are Environmental Exposures a Danger to Your Mental Health?” at 7:30 p.m. in Ives Concert Hall in White Hall on the university’s Midtown campus, 181 White St. in Danbury. Cohen will discuss evidence-based data on everyday chemicals and EMF exposures, and how they contribute to mental health conditions. She also will provide practical tips to reduce toxicity through diet, sleep hygiene, stress management and more. For more information, visit https://wcsu.edu/ihhs/events/ . Get tickets at www.wcsu.edu/tickets .

NOV. 14 COFFEEHOUSE: WCSU will present the Midtown Coffeehouse at 8 p.m. in the Colonial Corner in the Student Center on the university’s Midtown campus, 181 White St. in Danbury. The coffeehouse will feature an open mic, followed by the opening act and the featured act, Dear Samson. Admission is free and the public is invited. Donations to sustain the Coffeehouse will be accepted. Call (203) 837-9700 or visit www.wcsu.edu/coffeehouse/ for more information.

NOV. 15 SIP & SCULPT: The WCSU Department of Art will host “Sip & Sculpt” from 7 to 9 p.m. in Room 248 of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the university’s Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury. Enjoy a creative and entertaining evening combining sculpting with clay with a live model, music, wine and light refreshments. Guided by an experienced artist, this event is open to participants of all levels and backgrounds, from the seasoned to the beginner, to participate in a shared art experience in a fun and relaxed studio environment. Participants are welcome to bring their own supplies. This program is funded in part by the Danbury Cultural Commission, Caraluzzi’s and Stew Leonard’s. For more information or to make a reservation, go to www.eventbrite.com/e/sip-sculp... . For a complete list of similar SVPA events, visit wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com .

NOV. 15 ELECTRONIC MUSIC RECITAL: Audio and music production students will present their projects at 7 p.m. in the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the university’s Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury. To purchase tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/wcsu-elec... or call (203) 837-8732. For a complete list of similar SVPA events, visit wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com .

NOV. 15 BEST DARN JAZZ CLUB IN DANBURY: WCSU’s Dean of Students will present the “Best Darn Jazz Club in Danbury” at 8 p.m. in the Colonial Corner in the Student Center on the university’s Midtown campus, 181 White St. in Danbury. Admission will be free and open to the public. Complimentary snack food will be provided, as well as a cash bar for those 21 and over. A suggested $5 donation to support the club will be accepted at the door. Call (203) 837-9700 for more information.

NOV. 17 WCSU PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE: The WCSU Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Greg Haynes , will perform at 4 p.m. in the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the university’s Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury.To purchase tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/percussio... or call (203) 837-8732. For a complete list of similar SVPA events, visit wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com .

NOV. 18 VISITING ARTIST LECTURE: Artist Ellen Harvey will discuss her work at 11 a.m. in Room 144 of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the WCSU Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury. The event will be free and open to the public, and it will be presented as part of the university’s Master of Fine Arts visiting artist lecture series. For more information, visit www.wcsu.edu/news/2019/09/12/w... .

To RSVP, go to www.eventbrite.com/e/visiting-... or call (203) 837-8403. For a complete list of similar SVPA events, visit wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com .

NOV. 20 BLOOD DRIVE: The American Red Cross will hold a Blood Drive from 11:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. in the Student Center on the WCSU Midtown campus, 181 White St. in Danbury. The public is
invited to donate. To register or for more information, visit
www.redcrossblood.org/give.htm... or call (800) 733-2767.

NOV. 21 BLOOD DRIVE: The American Red Cross will hold a Blood Drive from noon to 5:30 p.m. in the Student Center on the WCSU Midtown campus, 181 White St. in Danbury. The public is invited to donate. To register or for more information, visit www.redcrossblood.org/give.htm...
or call (800) 733-2767.

NOV. 21 TEN-MINUTE PLAYS: The WCSU Theatre Arts Department will present 10-minute one-acts & 22 featuring plays directed by students, at 7 and 9 p.m. in the Studio Theatre of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the university’s Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com/e/ten-minut... . For a complete list of similar SVPA events, visit wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com .

NOV. 21 COFFEEHOUSE: WCSU and PAC will present the Midtown Coffeehouse at 8 p.m. in the Colonial Corner in the Student Center on the Midtown campus, 181 White St. in Danbury. The coffeehouse will feature an open mic, followed by the opening act and the featured act, Juice. Admission is free and the public is invited. Donations to sustain the Coffeehouse will be accepted. Call (203) 837-9700 or visit www.wcsu.edu/coffeehouse/ for more information.

NOV. 22 WCSU JAZZ COMBOS WITH GUEST ARTIST: Four of WCSU’s Jazz Combos will perform with a guest artist at 7 p.m. in the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the university’s Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury. To purchase tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/jazz-comb... . For a complete list of similar SVPA events, visit wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com .

NOV. 22 PREVENTION OF COMPASSION FATIGUE WITH SELF-CARE AND HEALTH- PROMOTION PRACTICES: WCSU will host a series of workshops on Prevention of Compassion Fatigue with Self-Care and Health-Promotion Practices. The third in the series, “Emotional Freedom Technique,” will be at 7 p.m. in Room 122 of White Hall on the university’s Midtown campus, 181 White St. in Danbury. The session will explore the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), known as tapping. EFT is an evidence-based, self-help therapy that induces a state of relaxation when disturbing or upsetting emotions are released via tapping with fingers on various acupuncture points on the body. Dr. Bozena Padykula with the WCSU Department of Nursing will run the workshops, which are free and open to WCSU students, nurses and health care professionals. To RSVP, send an email to padykulab@wcsu.edu .

NOV. 23 WCSU ORCHESTRA AND CONCERT CHORALE: The WCSU Orchestra, conducted by
Fernando Jimenez and the Concert Chorale, directed by Jeremy Wiggins , will perform at 3 p.m. in
the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the university’s
Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury. To purchase tickets, visit
www.eventbrite.com/e/orchestra... or call (203) 837-
8732. For a complete list of similar SVPA events, visit wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com .

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NOV. 23 PLANETARIUM SHOW/TELESCOPE VIEWING: WCSU will host a 5 p.m. planetarium
show, followed by telescope viewing of the sky from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Westside Observatory and
Planetarium on the Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury. The event is free and
open to the public. For more information, call (203) 837-8672 or visit www.wcsu.edu/starwatch/ .
NOV. 24 WCSU WIND ENSEMBLE AND SYMPHONIC BAND: The WCSU Wind Ensemble,
conducted by Fernando Jimenez , and the Symphonic Band, conducted by Matthew Doiron , will
perform at 3 p.m. in the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall of the Visual and Performing Arts Center
on the university’s Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury. To purchase tickets,
visit www.eventbrite.com/e/wind-ense... . For a
complete list of similar SVPA events, visit wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com .

NOV. 26 WCSU CHAMBER SINGERS AND UNIVERSITY CHOIR: The WCSU Chamber Singers,
conducted by Kevin Jay Isaacs , and the University Choir, conducted by Jeremy Wiggins , will
perform at 8 p.m. in the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall of the Visual and Performing Arts Center
on the university’s Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury. To purchase tickets,
visit www.eventbrite.com/e/chamber-s... or call
(203) 837-8732. For a complete list of similar SVPA events, visit wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com .

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