Not your usual dinner and a movie, expect the cultural offerings at Prescott College to be a bit quirky, often fun and always educational. Bring your open mind and leave your curmudgeon at home.

December

December 1, 2006

Fall Quarter Brown Bag Lunch Series: “Theories and Actions for Social Change". Noon to 2 p.m.  Mary Poole on "History as a Vehicle for Social Change". All are invited free of charge for casual discussion, facilitated by Prescott College's Cultural and Regional Studies Faculty, about serious topics relevant to these times of crisis and opportunity. Organic light snacks and hot beverages provided. Bring a lunch and/or something to share. Prescott College Crossroads Center, Room 204, upstairs in the building across from the Library. Access via elevator through the Library. Contact: Randall Amster, 928-350-2238. ntact: Randall Amster, 928-350-2238

December 2, 2006

Adult Degree and Graduate Programs Graduation: noon, Crossroads Center. All are welcome free of charge.  Graduation Invitations with maps available for pick up in the Student Services Office. The Crossroads Center is off the alley behind the College’s main building at 220 Grove Ave in Prescott. For more information please contact Heather Houk at 350-1007.

December 6, 2006

Film Showing: THE GROUND TRUTH. 6:30 p.m. Crossroads Center Meeting Room behind the College’s main buildings on Grove Ave. The Center for Peace & Justice Fall 2006 Film Series presents firsthand accounts of American soldiers in this groundbreaking film in which the Iraq War is only a prelude to the even more challenging battles these reluctant heroes face upon their return home. Contact: Randall Amster, 928-350-2238

December 7, 2006

Visiting Artist Lecture Series & Student Show: Lloyd Ziff, New York photographer, presents on his work at the Prescott College Sam Hill Warehouse, 232 N. Granite St., at 6 p.m., followed by the Prescott College Student Art Exhibition and Reception from 7 to 10 pm. All are welcome free of charge. Gallery hours for the show are Friday, December 8 from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, December 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. For more information please contact Jen Chandler at (928)776-5127.

"Drum and Dance spread nothing but joy and unity"- Babatunde Olatunji

Prescott College presents the 15th annual performance by the College’s African-Inspired Dance Class on Thursday, Dec. 7 and Saturday, Dec. 9 at 7 pm at the Prescott College Granite Performing Arts Center, 218 B. N. Granite St. All ages are welcome, with a suggested donation of $5 ($3 for students). The uplifting and high-energy performances includes dance, song, story, drumming and bright costuming. The performance is followed by a dance party for all who wish to join in. For more information please contact Liz Faller at (928) 350-2218.

December 8, 2006

Fall Quarter Brown Bag Lunch Series:” Theories and Actions for Social Change".  Noon to 2 p.m.  Bernardo Aguilar on "Case Studies for a Post-capitalist Political Economy”, All are invited free of charge for casual discussion, facilitated by Prescott College's Cultural and Regional Studies Faculty, about serious topics relevant to these times of crisis and opportunity. Organic light snacks and hot beverages provided. Bring a lunch and/or something to share. Prescott College Crossroads Center, Room 204, upstairs in the building across from the Library. Access via elevator through the Library. Contact: Randall Amster, 928-350-2238.

Acting Workshop:Comedy Class Performance, 7:30 p.m., Prescott College College’s Granite Performing Arts Center, 218 B. N. Granite St. Please contact Charissa Menefee at (928) 350-2237.

December 9, 2006

Interpreting Nature through Art and Photography: Presentation, 5:30 p.m., Prescott College Chapel. Entrance behind the College’s main building at 220 Grove Ave. All are welcome free of charge. For more information please contact Jen Chandler at 928) 776-5127.

December 9, 2006

A Night of Music and Comedy...A Fundraiser for Centaur Leadership Services

Featuring the stand-up comedy of Ellen Abell and Ed Boyer, and the musical stylings of
Lara Ruggles and No Small Mango (with Grace Burford, Jacqyln Davoll, and Tim
& Sarah Crews)

When: Saturday December 9th from 6:30 - 10:00ish
Where: The Crossroads Cafe
Why? To benefit Centaur Leadership Services, the equine-assisted learning and
equine-assisted mental health program at Prescott College

Tickets are $5 in advance or $7 at the door. All proceeds go towards scholarships for students and youth, and creating affordable horse programming.

"Drum and Dance spread nothing but joy and unity"- Babatunde Olatunji

Prescott College presents the 15th annual performance by the College’s African-Inspired Dance Class on Thursday, Dec. 7 and Saturday, Dec. 9 at 7 pm at the Prescott College Granite Performing Arts Center, 218 B. N. Granite St. All ages are welcome, with a suggested donation of $5 ($3 for students). The uplifting and high-energy performances includes dance, song, story, drumming and bright costuming. The performance is followed by a dance party for all who wish to join in. For more information please contact Liz Faller at (928) 350-2218.

The Prescott College class, Interpreting Nature through Art and Photography, invites you to a reception and slide show entitled, “Coming Clean about the Creeks: A Watershed Event” on Saturday, Dec. 9, beginning at 6:30 pm. The event is at  the Prescott College Chapel; entrance is behind the College’s main building at 220 Grove Ave. No charge. For more information contact Jen Chandler at 928) 776-5127.

December 13, 2006

Film Showing: AMERICA: FREEDOM TO FASCISM. 6:30 p.m. Crossroads Center Meeting Room behind the College’s main buildings on Grove Ave. The Center for Peace & Justice Fall 2006 Film Series presents the shocking film exposing the systematic erosion of civil liberties & connecting the dots between the federal income tax, voter fraud, and the use of technology to track citizens. Called “A potent case study of the evolving police state in America.” Contact: Randall Amster, 928-350-2238

December 14, 2006

Prescott College Senior Exhibition Showcase: 5 to 10 p.m., location TBA. Gallery hours: Friday, December 15th: 1 to 4 p.m. & 7:30 to 10 p.m., and Saturday, December 16th, 4 to 7 p.m. All are welcome free of charge. For more information please contact Jen Chandler at (928) 776-5127.

December 15, 2006

Residential Degree Program Baccalaureate presentations. Selected graduating seniors present their projects for the community. All are welcome free of charge. Details TBA. For more information please contact Heather Houk, (928) 350-1007.

December 16, 2006

Residential Degree Program Graduation: Ruth Street Theater, 1050 N. Ruth St. in Prescott, 1 to 4 p.m. All are welcome free of charge. Refreshments will be served after the graduation. Graduation invitations with maps to the graduation and baccalaureate available for pick up in the Student Services Office. For more information please contact Heather Houk at (928) 350-1007.