Event Calendar
Pick a DateExplosion of Deferred Dreams—A Lecture by Mat Callahan
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | Mat Callahan is a musician and author originally from San Francisco, where he founded Komotion International. He is the author of three books, "Sex, Death & the Angry Young Man," "Testimony," and "The Trouble with Music" as well as the editor of "Songs of Freedom: The James Connolly Songbook."
The Turbulent Changing of China Since 1900 and American Factors
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | Visiting faculty member, Sui Duan will give this presentation in English.
Theaster Gates Visits Bennington
Bennington College is pleased to announce that the artist, curator, urbanist, and facilitator Theaster Gates will be on campus in April for a series of events.
Soul Talk with Theaster Gates
Join renowned artist Theaster Gates, Bennington faculty Karthik Pandian and Michael Wimberly and current students Ash Haywood '18 and Deja Haley '20 in conversation around the future of Black Studies at Bennington.
Job Talk: A Design-Thinking Model of Distributed Writing
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | Eric Rawson, candidate for the Director of Undergraduate Writing Initiatives will give a public presentation.
Theaster Gates (The 2016-2017 Adams-Tillim Lecture)
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | Theaster Gates' practice includes sculpture, installation, performance and urban interventions that aim to bridge the gap between art and life.
Black Spring: Performance
Imani Lewis-Shirley, Andre James, and Phillip Williams will perform.
Homemade: A Feast
Homemade, a potluck in celebration of Black Studies, will be held immediately after Theaster Gates’ VALS lecture (7:00 PM Tishman).
"Explosion of Deferred Dreams" Performance—Mat Callahan
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | Mat Callahan is a musician and author originally from San Francisco, where he founded Komotion International. He is the author of three books, "Sex, Death & the Angry Young Man," "Testimony," and "The Trouble with Music" as well as the editor of "Songs of Freedom: The James Connolly Songbook."
Conversation on Art and Action with Theaster Gates
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | Join Bennington faculty and students from Visual Arts and the Center for Advancement of Public Action in a conversation with renowned artist and “urban interventionist” Theaster Gates about how art can engage with, and impact, public life.
'Money Matters': A Conversation on Bennington Finances
A presentation and dialogue for students with Brian Murphy, Bennington’s Chief Financial Officer, and Elizabeth Briedinger, Executive Director of Development, on institutional finances and private philanthropy.
The Queering of Elizabeth Bishop
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | A panel discussion with Megan Marshall, April Bernard, and Mark Wunderlich, moderated by Benjamin Anastas
Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
Bennington College invites faculty and staff members to bring a child to work on Thursday, April 27 to participate in the exciting activities that are taking place across campus as part of Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work® day.
French Language Table
The French Language Table happens every Thursday at 12:15 PM.
Democracy Now!: Covering the Movements Changing America, A Talk by Journalist Amy Goodman
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | Join award-winning journalist Amy Goodman, host and executive producer of Democracy Now!, at the Bennington stop on her North American tour: Democracy Now!: Covering the Movements Changing America. B-Rad, Bennington's new campus radio station, will simulcast the event.
UPDATE: the start time is now 12:30 pm.
Unscripted: The Plays of Annie Baker
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | Jennifer Cayer, candidate for the Director of Undergraduate Writing Initiatives, will give a public presentation.
Master Class on Literary Biography with Megan Marshall
Megan Marshall, author of three biographical works, including "Elizabeth Bishop: A Miracle for Breakfast," will give a Master Class on literary biography as part of the Literature Evenings series. RSVP to attend, see description for details.
PFOA Public Forum
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | The Agency of Natural Resources will host a community meeting in Tishman Lecture Hall.
Population Demography of Lady Slipper Orchid
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | Jennifer Nelson, PhD hosts a preliminary discussion and review of fieldwork on the Native Pink Lady Slipper Orchid, Cypripedium acaule. The work represents six years of data collection on individually marked plants.
The Future of Higher Education in Prison
MASCULINITIES
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | Do you identify as masculine/masc? This is the space for YOU!
Senior Dance Concert Evening Program: NIGHTLIGHT // DAYLIGHT
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | Senior Dance Concert featuring works by Sage King, George MacLeod, and Antony Shipman.
Senior Dance Concert Matinee Program: NIGHTLIGHT // DAYLIGHT
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | Senior Dance Concert featuring works by Geoffrey Ballinger, Olivia Barnum, and Dana Penenberg. This event will start on the Brick Patio (outside of the scene shop), move to Greenwall and end in Martha Hill.
Joy and Rite of Spring Music Performance
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | Marimba Magic Ensemble from The Rivers School Conservatory, Michael Wimberly, and Bennington percussion students.
Senior Dance Concert Evening Program: NIGHTLIGHT // DAYLIGHT
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | Senior Dance Concert featuring works by Sage King, George MacLeod, and Antony Shipman.
Senior Dance Concert Matinee Program: NIGHTLIGHT // DAYLIGHT
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | Senior Dance Concert featuring works by Geoffrey Ballinger, Olivia Barnum, and Dana Penenberg. This event will start on the Brick Patio (outside of the scene shop), move to Greenwall and end in Martha Hill.