ART, CULTURE, THEATRE EVENTS AT UACCM

Students gather while working on their pieces for the exhibition.
UACCM has several art, culture, and theatre events open to the public in November and into December.

 UACCM art students’ work is on display for public viewing in the E. Allen Gordon Library on campus. An opening reception was held last week where artist Lydia Shannon won a people’s choice contest for her piece entitled “Trapped.” Artist Jim Cope’s piece named “Sea Birds” won an honorable mention. These pieces along with many others will remain on display until Dec. 6. Library hours are Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. The Library will be closed Nov. 26 through 28 for Thanksgiving.
Will Lang (photo by Benita's Photography)
The UACCM Multicultural Recruitment and Retention Committee along with the Student Engagement and Leadership Organization have invited Will Lang of Russellville to share stories of his Cherokee and Osage heritage and play the flute for a celebration of Native American Heritage Month. His performance will begin at noon Nov. 13 in the Kirk Building Student Center on the east side of the UACCM campus. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

 “A Christmas Carol” is the fall production for the UACCM Theatre Ensemble in conjunction with the Rialto Community Arts Center. Performances will be held in the UACCM Fine Arts Auditorium Nov. 20, 21, and 22 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 22 and 23 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at the UACCM Bookstore. Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for students. Children age 10 and under may attend the performances free of charge.

 For more information about events at UACCM or for a map of the campus, visit www.uaccm.edu.
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