Graham Watson

Ball State University, The College of Fine Arts and the Department of Theatre and Dance present:

The Fisher King: A New Musical
January 16th at 7:30pm
University Theatre

Tickets:
General Public-$10.50
Students-$5.50

Join Ball State students and faculty as they perform a staged reading of a new adaptation of the classic Terry Gilliam story. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to see a new Broadway musical in development. All proceeds benefit department scholarships.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact the University Theatre Box Office at 765-285-8749.

Rev. Joseph Lowery, a legendary leader of the American civil rights movement as co-founder, with Martin Luther King Jr., of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), will speak on "Civil Rights, Now and Then" during Unity Week at Ball State Jan. 18-23.

Presented by the Multicultural Center and Office of Institutional Diversity, Lowery's scheduled address at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, in Pruis Hall, occurs on the eve of the one-year anniversary of his rousing benediction to close the inauguration ceremonies for President Barack Obama, the nation's first African-American chief executive. All Unity Week events, including Lowery's talk, are free and open to the public.

Now age 88, Lowery has been at the heart of the civil rights movement for more than half a century, since his work in the early 1950s with the Alabama Civic Affairs Association that initiated the drive for desegregation of public transportation and accommodations, ultimately leading to Rosa Parks' historic refusal to give up her seat to a white bus passenger in Montgomery, Ala., on Dec. 1, 1955. The resulting Montgomery bus boycott lasted for 381 days and thrust a then little-known Southern preacher named Martin Luther King Jr., who advanced the cause through his powerful oratory and personal courage, into the national spotlight.

Following the successful conclusion of the boycott - the U.S. Supreme Court having ruled that segregation in the provision of public services is unconstitutional - King and Lowery co-founded the SCLC in 1957. Shortly thereafter, Lowery figured in yet another landmark Supreme Court ruling, when he and three other SCLC staff members were sued for libel by the commissioners of Montgomery because their names appeared in an ad placed in The New York Times that aimed to raise money for a King defense fund. (King had been arrested on charges of perjury for allegedly swearing "falsely" to the accuracy of his 1956 and 1958 state tax returns in Alabama.)

Again, the Supreme Court ultimately ruled in favor of Lowery and his colleagues and the case, New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, is now considered one of the court's key decisions supporting freedom of the press. It paved the way for continued media reporting, free of legal intimidation or harassment, of various civil rights campaigns throughout the South in the 1960s.

Among the most important of those campaigns were the Selma-to-Montgomery marches in the spring of 1965. Although there were three - only the third made it finally to Montgomery - the most famous remains the first, on "Bloody Sunday," March 7, when more than 600 civil rights supporters were attacked by state and local police with billy clubs and tear gas.

It was Lowery to whom King turned to carry the demands of the marchers to then-Alabama Gov. George Wallace, who had issued the orders that the demonstrators be beaten. In 1995, Wallace apologized to the civil rights crusader as Lowery led the 30th anniversary re-enactment of the iconic march that inspired passage of the Voting Rights Act.

In addition to his civil rights work, Lowery was a pastor in the United Methodist Church for 45 years, actively serving congregations in Mobile and Birmingham, Ala., as well as Atlanta, Ga., before finally retiring from the pulpit in 1997. A year later, he also stepped down from his post as president and chief executive officer of the SCLC - but not before being recognized by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) with its lifetime achievement award, which hailed him as the "dean of the civil rights movement."

Hardly idle in retirement, Lowery continues to press for social justice on many fronts, lately emerging as a forceful voice advocating for gay rights, criminal justice reform and the abolition of capital punishment by lethal injection. He has led peace delegations to the Middle East and Central America and even recorded a rap with artist Nate the Great to encourage African-Americans to vote.

Full Circle has weekly meetings of its board of directors at 8:00pm every first and third Wednesday of the month at our office complex at 2423 W. Jackson (corner of Jackson and Celia, across from St. Mary's). The meetings usually last until 9pm and are open to the public. If you would like to present something to the board of directors, email secretary Graham Watson (secretary@fullcircleartscoop.org) so that he can include you in the next meeting's agenda. http://FullCircleArtsCoOp.org

The winners of NBC’s hit television show the International Superstars of Dance are coming to Muncie. Based on the award-winning troupe’s true-to-life experiences and told by the dancers who lived them, Groovaloo combines the authenticity of A Chorus Line with the energy of STOMP as it embarks on a journey through the diverse world of hip hop dance. Driven by jaw-dropping displays of physical ability, a vibrant musical score and powerful spoken word poetry, the show’s intertwined stories chronicle the struggles, hopes, and triumphs of the 14-member cast as they discover the true meaning of family and share what it’s like to be “in the circle.” Groovaloo has inspired audiences from all walks of life to celebrate their passion and purpose, revealing the heart and soul behind this incredible art form.

Cost: Reserved Seating: Adults $20 in advance/$25 at the door; Youth (18 & under) $10; BSU students $5; Artist Series & Pick 4 + $15 in advance/$25 at the door.

Tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/41132

Emens: http://www.bsu.edu/emens/

Mark Massé of the Journalism Department and Jill Christman of the English Department will read essays published in the latest issue of River Teeth: A Journal of Nonfiction Narrative.

The 2001 French comedy The Closet (Le placard), starring Daniel Auteuil and Gerard Depardieu, will be shown in the University Film Series Tuesday, January 26, 7:30 PM, in AJ 175. In this clever farce, Auteuil plays a hapless sad-sack who poses as gay to save his job.

This R-rated film will be presented in French with English subtitles. For more information, please see http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0243493/ As always, Film Series films are FREE to campus and community.

See you there!

The next "Chat with the Mayor" session will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Carnegie Library.

Mayor Sharon McShurley will present her 2010 State of the City address at the event, which is open to the public.

Information: 747-4845.

Bring the entire family to experience the show the New York Times calls a 'lavish stage production' with 'colorful costumes, witty choreography, and cool lighting.' Journey back to simpler times with this musical celebration of the iconic 1939 MGM film, as Dorothy, Toto and their friends travel down the Yellow Brick Road to the magical land of Oz. You'll know you're not in Kansas any more from moment the tornado touches down and transports you Over The Rainbow in this timeless production, featuring the classic songs and beloved characters you remember from your childhood.

Cost: Reserved Seating: $50/44/40/36 adult, $25/20 youth, BSU students free in advance ($10 at the door), $45/39/35/31 Pick 4+.

Emens: http://www.bsu.edu/emens

Tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/41132

Cost: Advance tickets available at Emens Auditorium Box Office. Telephone 765-285-1539. Tickets on sale at Sursa Hall the night of the concert.

Ball State University, The College of Fine Arts and the Department of Theatre and Dance are pleased to present Tony Award Winning Actress Sutton Foster! Ms. Foster's credits include: Shrek: The Musical, Young Frankenstein, The Drowsy Chaperone, Little Women: The Musical and Thoroughly Modern Millie (for which she won the Tony Award). Don't miss this opportunity to hear her discuss her incredible journey through Broadway, tours and even the coveted Tony Award.

Join us at the Ball State University Museum of Art at 12 pm on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 for Art High at Noon: Seasonal Interpretations. Explore the work of Francois Boucher's Autumn (1736/40) and Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse's An Allegorical Group of Autumn (1868) with a museum docent.

• Tour is limited to 15 participants.
• Please arrive just before noon to ensure the tour begins on time.
• A second tour at 12:30 pm will be available if necessary.
• Art Card stamps available after the tour.

Full Circle has weekly meetings of its board of directors at 8:00pm every first and third Wednesday of the month at our office complex at 2423 W. Jackson (corner of Jackson and Celia, across from St. Mary's). The meetings usually last until 9pm and are open to the public. If you would like to present something to the board of directors, email secretary Graham Watson (secretary@fullcircleartscoop.org) so that he can include you in the next meeting's agenda. http://FullCircleArtsCoOp.org

Crafts Made Easy: Do you enjoy making beautiful and useful items with your own two hands? Join Nancy Russell as she brings great ideas to life. It's a great way to meet new friends, enjoy fun music and tasty snacks. Friday, February 5 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Cost: $6 for members; $8 for non-members.

The Community Center for Vital Aging is an outreach program of the Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology and is located on the second floor of the Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Main in downtown Muncie. Please contact Judy Elton, program coordinator, at (765) 289-4541 or via e-mail at jselton@bsu.edu if you have questions. Seating is limited, so please call to register!

To what extremes will one man go to achieve the ultimate power? As the valiant Macbeth returns from stifling a bloody rebellion against the Scottish crown, he comes face-to-face with his own fate as three strange witches predict his ascension to the throne. Confronted with his new supremacy, steeped in the slaughter of friends and enemies alike, Macbeth must decide how deep he will descend in order to fulfill this mysterious but inevitable prophecy.

For more information, please contact the
University Theatre Box Office at 765-285-8749 or boxoffice@bsu.edu.

Box Office hours:
Monday-Friday 12pm-5pm and one hour
before each Mainstage performance.

To what extremes will one man go to achieve the ultimate power? As the valiant Macbeth returns from stifling a bloody rebellion against the Scottish crown, he comes face-to-face with his own fate as three strange witches predict his ascension to the throne. Confronted with his new supremacy, steeped in the slaughter of friends and enemies alike, Macbeth must decide how deep he will descend in order to fulfill this mysterious but inevitable prophecy.

For more information, please contact the
University Theatre Box Office at 765-285-8749 or boxoffice@bsu.edu.

Box Office hours:
Monday-Friday 12pm-5pm and one hour
before each Mainstage performance.

To what extremes will one man go to achieve the ultimate power? As the valiant Macbeth returns from stifling a bloody rebellion against the Scottish crown, he comes face-to-face with his own fate as three strange witches predict his ascension to the throne. Confronted with his new supremacy, steeped in the slaughter of friends and enemies alike, Macbeth must decide how deep he will descend in order to fulfill this mysterious but inevitable prophecy.

For more information, please contact the
University Theatre Box Office at 765-285-8749 or boxoffice@bsu.edu.

Box Office hours:
Monday-Friday 12pm-5pm and one hour
before each Mainstage performance.

Please join us this Sunday, February 14th as we say "Goodbye to snow blocking the streets of Downtown Muncie!

We'll be meeting at the Downtown Development office (Adams & Walnut across from Chase Bank) at 11am to clean the streets! Once we're finished, everyone is welcome to FREE pizza offered by Doc's Music Hall!

Please bring any shovels, plows, snow blowers, etc. you have that could help speed up the process.

What better way to say "I love you" than a day beautifying your city? And remember...the couple that shovels together, stays together!

See you there!!

To what extremes will one man go to achieve the ultimate power? As the valiant Macbeth returns from stifling a bloody rebellion against the Scottish crown, he comes face-to-face with his own fate as three strange witches predict his ascension to the throne. Confronted with his new supremacy, steeped in the slaughter of friends and enemies alike, Macbeth must decide how deep he will descend in order to fulfill this mysterious but inevitable prophecy.

For more information, please contact the
University Theatre Box Office at 765-285-8749 or boxoffice@bsu.edu.

Box Office hours:
Monday-Friday 12pm-5pm and one hour
before each Mainstage performance.

Former senator and 2008 presidential candidate Mike Gravel will be coming to Muncie to discuss the National Initiative For Democracy and engage in an open discussion with the community on various topics. Doors open at Pruis Hall at 6pm, event begins at 6:30pm.

Afterward, come down to Doc's Music Hall to meet Mike and watch the Presidents' Day broadcast of FM Music Live.

As a senator, Mike Gravel gained national attention for his role in ending the draft and the Vietnam War, as well as for releasing the Pentagon Papers into public record.

Full Circle has weekly meetings of its board of directors at 8:00pm every first and third Wednesday of the month at our office complex at 2423 W. Jackson (corner of Jackson and Celia, across from St. Mary's). The meetings usually last until 9pm and are open to the public. If you would like to present something to the board of directors, email secretary Graham Watson (secretary@fullcircleartscoop.org) so that he can include you in the next meeting's agenda. http://FullCircleArtsCoOp.org