Community Event Calendar

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

6:30-8:30 pm

ECC Theater

Math and Science Night, hosted by ECC and Missouri S&T. Current high school students are invited to explore STEM degrees and pathways to careers. Meet with faculty and students from both institutions in various fields from Engineering to Biology and more. Contact Alison Tucker, alison.tucker@eastcentral.edu or 636/584-6677, for more information or to make a reservation.

October 19  •  7 p.m.

Theatre

October 20 • 7:30 p.m.

Theatre

The Arianna String Quartet has firmly established itself as one of America’s finest chamber ensembles. They are celebrating 22 years of performing for the ECC community. Pianist Jennifer Judd will join the quartet performing Piano Quintet No. 1 by Ernst von Dohnányi.

November 3 • 7:30 p.m.

Theatre

Christine Brewer, named one of the top 20 sopranos of all time (BBC Music), is one of the most celebrated concert singers of our time. She is a Grammy Award-winning American soprano and her appearances in opera, concert, and recital are marked by her own unique timbre — warm and brilliant, combined with a vibrant personality and emotional honesty reminiscent of the great sopranos of the past.

November 3 • 4 p.m. • HH 105

The Art of Listening is a uniquely interactive conversation-concert that takes audience members on a collaborative quest for musical meaning. Both accessible to beginners and engaging to experienced music lovers, each session of this workshop-style concert takes the audience on a deep dive into the rich inner world of a chosen masterwork.

November 6 – December 1
Reception: November 10, 5-7 p.m.

Art Gallery

Mid-Missouri Fine Arts Society, an organization of local artists, annually presents their artworks at ECC.  Members work in a variety of media, including pastels, graphite, watercolor, oil paint, photography, and ceramics. The Mid-Missouri Fine Arts Society began in 1974 to promote and contribute to the interest in fine arts.

November 9 • 6:30 • HS 100

Homelessness, food insecurity, suicide, and mental health challenges are clear and present dangers to those who served in the military to preserve our American freedoms. Join us for a panel discussion on how we can better support our military veterans and their families in our community.

Part of Psychology and Sociology Forums

November 15 • 3:30 p.m.

Theatre

Miguel Espinoza Fusion, world-class musicians Miguel Espinoza, guitar; Dianne Betkowski, cello; and Randy Hoepker, bass, invites the listener into a rich and colorful symposium of musical traditions. Firm roots in flamenco, classical, and jazz are woven through with North African rhythms, Celtic whimsy, and Brazilian expressions for a sound that is transformative, vibrant, and deeply emotive.