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Spring 2023
Spring 2023
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Lifelong
Learning
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MVCC Utica: 1101 Sherman Drive MVCC Rome: 1101 Floyd Ave. Weekday Abbreviations:
AB: Academic Building PC: Plumley Complex M: Monday
JC: Jorgensen Center/Gym MVCC Education Outreach Center T: Tuesday
ACC: Alumni College Center 524 Elizabeth St., Utica W: Wednesday
WH: Wilcox Hall (Formerly IT) Th.: Thursday
MVCC Carpentry and Masonry:
ST: Science & Technology Building F: Friday
335 Catherine St., Utica
QUAD: Quad/College Green Sa.: Saturday
STAR: Box Office Locations Su.: Sunday
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FastTrack Free Program (Non-Credit)
$ Ticketed Event (Cultural Series)
PB Program Board (Cultural Series)
UTICA CAMPUS
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ROME CAMPUS
With events that include lectures, concerts, films,
comedy shows, illusionists, dance and theatrical TICKETS
performances, art exhibits, and poetry readings, as mvcc.edu/tickets
well as make-and-take workshops and activities for Tickets for all events go on sale at
kids, the MVCC Cultural Series has something for
10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 23, 2023.
everyone — at an affordable price. Most Cultural
Series events are $5 or less to the public and many
are free. All events are free for currently matriculated @MVCCCulturalSeries
MVCC students.
CULTURAL SERIES
@MVCCCulturalSeries
JANUARY @MVCCCultural
PERFORMANCE: GAME SHOW: “Black History
Illusionist Stephen Knight $ Month Kahoot Trivia” PB
The theater grows dark, the music swells, and the Feb. 7 • T • 8:30 p.m. • Utica
audience begins a journey into a world of mystery and Snack Bar, ACC
illusion that can only be described as pure magic.
Jan. 27 • F • 7 p.m. • Rome • Festine Auditorium, PC PERFORMANCE: Eems PB
$5 general • $2 MVCC employee Blending styles from hip-hop,
alternative, and pop, Eems is known
for his versatile mashups and covers.
PERFORMANCE: Sailesh, The Hypnotist PB
Often playfully referred to as the “Black
Dubbed “The World’s Best Hypnotist” by MTV Europe,
guy with the ukulele,” Eems’ unique
Sailesh’s live show has been described as a cross
sounds, voice, and sense of humor
between a concert and the best party ever!
have taken audiences across the
Visit saileshthehypnotist.com.
country by storm!
Jan. 31 • T • 8:30 p.m. • Utica • Snack Bar, ACC
Feb. 9 • Th. • 12 p.m. • Utica
Snack Bar, ACC
FEBRUARY WORKSHOP: “Lacrosse
Stick Skills and Shooting” $
ART EXHIBIT: 2023 Faculty In this 90-minute workshop led by
Select Student Show MVCC Head Lacrosse Coach Nick
Evanoff, boys and girls ages 7 to 16
Annual showcase featuring highlights of student artwork
selected by faculty from MVCC’s School of Art. Exhibit will years old will learn proper cradling,
run from Feb. 7 – March 10. passing, catching, and shooting
techniques. Boys are required to have
Feb. 7 • T • 1 p.m. • Utica • Juergensen Gallery, WH a lacrosse stick, helmet, and gloves.
Girls are required to have a lacrosse
stick and goggles.
MAKE & TAKE WORKSHOP:
Feb. 11 • Sa. • 2 p.m. • Utica
“Fused Glass: Spring Nite Lites” $
Field House, JC
Penny and Marie Veschusio from Songbyrd Street Studios $10 general • $5 MVCC employee
will lead participants through the process of creating a
fused glass nite lite – cutting glass pieces and decorating
yourself – a perfect way to add a little light to your home! EXHIBIT: Black History Month
The nite lites will be brought back to their studio to be fired Networking Event PB
in the kiln. Pickup will be the following week at the Utica Network with local community
Campus Box Office (Wilcox Hall Room 106). Tickets are members and local minority-owned
limited. business owners at this event hosted
Feb. 7 • T • 6 p.m. • Rome • Room 150, PC by Student Engagement. Light
$10 general • $5 MVCC employee refreshments will be served.
Feb. 13 • M • 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Utica Room 225 • WH
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WOMEN’S HISTORY
MONTH BRUNCH PB
Enjoy brunch while learning what
it means to grow and prosper as
women in Upstate New York. Tickets
are limited.
March 8 • W • 11 a.m. • Utica
Room 116, ACC
PERFORMANCE:
Casey McQuillen from
“American Idol” PB
Whether touring the U.S. and Europe,
gaining a loyal fan base from the
millions who watched her on Season
13 of “American Idol,” or having her
most recent single played on CMT,
MTV, and Sirius XM “The Pulse,”
Casey has accomplished a lot in her
short career. Visit listentocasey.com.
March 9 • Th. • 12 p.m. • Utica
OPEN MIC NIGHT PB RESTORATIVE YOGA & Snack Bar, ACC
Open to performers and spectators of all
ages. Instrumentalists, singers, dancers,
DRUM CIRCLE $
storytellers, poets, jugglers, magicians, and
Join Alex Kofi Dankwa, KOREAN CUISINE
Therapeutic Arts Life Coach
others are welcome. and Founder of DANKWA DEMO: “Kimbap”
Feb. 21 • T • 8:30 p.m. Designs, on a new journey Explore the secrets of Korean cuisine
Utica • Snack Bar, ACC where you’ll realize that putting and gain cultural insight into the land of
yourself first is not a selfish act. K-Pop and kimchi by learning how to
prepare Kimbap, one of Korea’s favorite
FITNESS WORKSHOP: “Pound® Tickets are limited.
snack dishes, with Christine Koh.
Unplugged” $ Feb. 28 • T • 6 p.m. • Utica
Schafer Theater, WH March 23 • Th. • 4 p.m. • Utica
This workout session will fuse cardio, Room 116, ACC
$10 general
Pilates, and yoga through continuous body
$5 MVCC employee
motion using lightly weighted drumsticks
called Ripstix™. This special preview class
PERFORMANCE:
Drag Show $
will highlight the Pound® and Pound®
Unplugged formats available in upcoming MARCH Join CNY drag performers for a night
CCED classes. Those who purchase a of glam, music, dance, and fun. Stick
ticket and attend this one-time introductory around for a Q&A about drag and the
workshop will receive a promo code for $10 LGBTQ+ community.
off the full CCED course. March 23 • Th. • 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 23 • Th. • 5:30 p.m. Utica • Schafer Theater, WH
Utica • Room 115, JC $5 general • $2 MVCC employee
$10 general • $5 MVCC employee
GAME SHOW: INTERNATIONAL
“Spin to Win” $ TABLETOP DAY
Come learn tabletop games from
A spin-off of “Wheel of Fortune” where around the world — games that go
participants take turns to solve the toss-up, GAME SHOW: far beyond your standard Monopoly.
spin the wheel, and earn the most dollars. In
this interactive game, players compete for a Women’s History Presented by Strategic Gaming Club.
total of $300 in prizes. Month Kahoot Trivia PB March 27 • M • 3-5 p.m. • Utica
Room 116, ACC
Feb. 24 • F • 7 p.m. • Rome • Room 150, PC March 7 • T • 8:30 p.m.
$5 general • $2 MVCC employee Utica • Snack Bar, ACC
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LECTURE: “The Story of Mohawk INTERNATIONAL CAFÉ
Airlines 1945 – 1972” & CONVERSATION: “Ukraine”
Jim Coulthart, Local Aviation Historian and Adjunct Professor Shoshana Keller from Hamilton College and Professor
Instructor at MVCC, will tell the story of CNY’s Peter DeSimone from Utica University will discuss background
ambitious local regional airline, how it evolved, and and history of Ukraine and the evolving conflict with Russia.
significant events in its existence. Come and hear March 29 • W • 2:30 p.m. • Utica • Room 225, WH
about the self-proclaimed “Route of the Air Chiefs.”
March 28 • T • 6 p.m. • Utica • Room 116, ACC
COMEDY: Dan Smith $
March 30 • Th. • 6 p.m. • Rome Comedian Dan Smith has been seen on Comedy Central, HBO
Festine Auditorium, PC and the E! Network. He’s also toured with Bill Burr, George Lopez,
and Bob Saget. Most importantly, Dan has been overseas to
COMEDY: entertain our troops 25 times, including trips to Iraq, Saudi Arabia,
Japan, Korea, and Afghanistan. MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY.
Sydney Adeniyi PB
March 31 • F • 7 p.m. • Rome • Festine Auditorium, PC
Sydney Adeniyi is a stand-up comic, actor, and
$5 general • $2 MVCC employee
improviser based in LA who startles the audience’s
funny bone with satirical and curious material with a
touch of mischief. Visit sydneyadeniyi.com.
March 28 • T • 6 p.m. • Utica • Snack Bar, ACC
APRIL
MAKE & TAKE WORKSHOP: INTERNATIONAL CAFÉ & CONVERSATION:
Bunny-Themed ‘Spring’ Globe” $ “United States and Nigeria”
A fun “springtime” twist on a traditional snow globe Omobonike Odegbami, Director of International Student Services
craft, these bunny-themed Spring globes are a great at Hamilton College, will discuss growing up in the U.S. and
addition to your spring decor or to gift to a loved Nigeria and the ways that each country has shaped her life.
one! In this fun and relaxing hands-on workshop April 11 • T • 2:30 p.m. • Utica • Room 225, WH
led by Sarah Dustin, Owner of The Adirondack Ink,
participants will personalize their globes with bunny
figurines, colorful flower confetti, sparkles, and more. MAKE & TAKE WORKSHOP: “Make Your
No experience necessary. Own Japanese Paper Kites” $
April 4 • T • 6 p.m. • Utica • Room 116, ACC In this hands-on workshop hosted by MVCC’s Anime Haven
$5 general • $2 MVCC employee Club, participants will learn about the history of these kites and
make their own to welcome Spring. No experience necessary.
April 6 • Th. • 6 p.m. • Rome • Room 119, PC
$5 general • $2 MVCC employee April 11 • T • 6 p.m. • Utica • Room 116, ACC
$5 general • $2 MVCC employee
WORKSHOP: “Japanese Reiki: PERFORMANCE: Drag Illusionist
Energy Healing Training” $
Reiki is a Japanese form of energy healing; a type of Victor Le’Yon PB
alternative medicine used to reduce stress, anxiety, Known as the “Avant-Garde” mentalist and the nation’s leading
physical pain, and past trauma. In this workshop drag queen hypnotist, Victor brings fashion, wit, and their
led by Certified Reiki Masters Ashleigh Frank and charming personality to every show with hysterical and mind-
Lynn Brooks, you’ll learn to channel life force energy blowing performances. Visit victorleyon.com.
through your hands onto another, removing the April 11 • T • 8:30 p.m. • Utica • Snack Bar, ACC
negative energy and techniques to clear energy
pathways. Those who purchase a ticket and attend
this one-time introductory workshop will receive a
FITNESS WORKSHOP: “Water Aerobics” $
Water aerobics is a great way to get in shape as water is a natural
promo code for $10 off the full CCED course.
aid in resistance training. Individuals who purchase a ticket and
April 5 • W • 6 p.m. • Utica • Room 225, WH attend this one-time introductory workshop will receive a promo
$5 general • $2 MVCC employee code for $10 off the full CCED course. Tickets are limited.
April 19 • W • 6 p.m. • Rome • Room 150, PC April 13 • Th. • 5 p.m. • Utica • Pool, JC
$5 general • $2 MVCC employee $5 general • $2 MVCC employee
28 Spring 23 | MVCCONNECT Cultural Series | mvcc.edu/culturePERFORMANCE: World’s Foremost Hypnotist
Robert Channing from “America’s Got Talent” $
This exciting, unique, hilarious, and entertaining hypnotism show will have you on
the edge of your seat! Visit robertchanning.com.
April 14 • F • 7 p.m. • Rome • Festine Auditorium, PC
$5 general • $2 MVCC employee
POETRY PRESENTATION
AND WORKSHOP
Kofi Antwi, MVCC class of 2010, is a writer, poet,
and educator. In this workshop, he will read from
his book, “Tidal Wave,” share relevant experiences,
and conduct a workshop for participants.
April 17 • M • 7 p.m. • Utica • Room 225, WH
GOLF CLINIC:
“Swing into Spring” $ CONCERT: Murphy from “American Idol” PB
Dustin Jones, PGA Professional and Owner of Hole Murphy auditioned for “American Idol” and became a fan favorite
in One Golf Center, will lead this event covering with the performance of his original song “The Painted Man” and
all facets of golf with a focus on beginner to his distinctive style of folk, soul, rock and roll.
intermediate golfers. Tickets are limited. April 27 • Th. • 12 p.m. • Utica • Snack Bar, ACC
April 18 • T • 6 p.m. • Utica • Field House, JC
$15 general • $10 MVCC employee DOCUMENTARY: “Utica: The Last Refuge” $
This powerful documentary follows refugees settling in Utica and
COMEDY: Derrick Knopsnyder PB their impact on the community.
As a recent college graduate, Derrick uses his April 27 • Th. • 6 p.m. • Utica • Schafer Theater, WH
experiences to entertain this generation of college $5 general • $2 MVCC employee
students in a hilarious way.
Visit www.dkcomedy.com.
GAME SHOW: “The Feud” $
April 18 • T. • 8:30 p.m. • Utica This high-tech game show spin-off of Richard Dawson’s “Family
Snack Bar, ACC Feud” is an interactive game where players compete for a total of
$300 in prizes.
TAKA-CON CONVENTION April 28 • F • 7 p.m. • Rome • Room 150, PC
Presented by the Anime Haven Club, this convention $5 general • $2 MVCC employee
will include vendors, artists, lectures, games, and
contests on various aspects of pop culture including
anime, gaming, comics, and cosplay.
April 22 • Sa. • 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. • Utica
MAY
Room 225, WH
MVCC FILM CLUB PREMIERE:
PERFORMANCE: Vocalist Danan “Between the Lines and Pages”
At the heart of this anthology film produced by the MVCC Film
Tsan and Pianist Sar Strong Club is a love story between young librarian Emelia and a nervous
Danan and Sar return to present a varied and
girl named Sara. Sara is afraid of admitting to Emelia how she
exciting program of music from Broadway and the
feels and instead merely asks for book suggestions. Throughout
American Songbook.
the film, the stories within these books inspire Sara to overcome
April 25 • T • 4 p.m. • Utica her fear. The screening will be followed by a panel and Q&A.
Schafer Theater, WH
May 8 • M • 6:30 p.m. • Utica • Schafer Theater, WH
Rated PG-13 • 90 minutes • 2023
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