BODAS DE SANGRE (BLOOD WEDDING) Opens this Friday!

Please join us as the  Department of Theater presents:
Bodas de sangre (Blood Wedding) by Federico Garcìa Lorca
Fri & Sat, April 16 & 17, 2010 at 8 pm
Sun, April 18, 2010 at 3 pm
Frear Ensemble Theater
Lang Performing Arts Center
Free and open to the public

Bodas de sangre (Blood Wedding) is the Honors Directing Thesis of McFeely Sam Goodman ’10.  The production features a new English language adaptation by the director.
Federico Garcìa Lorca’s Bodas de sangre is a play of poetry and passion that draws on traditions of Spanish folklore and Spanish surrealism.  When the Bride, engaged to the Groom but in love with Leonardo, the son of an enemy family, runs off with Leonardo on the wedding night, the Groom must pursue them into the forest where the chase reaches its bloody conclusion.  The Groom’s Mother, who has already lost a son and a husband to the blood feud between her family and Leonardo’s, predicts the events of the play with a combination of dread and perverse satisfaction.
Set in a bizarre Las Vegas wedding chapel that is both futuristic and evocative of movie theaters of the ‘20s and ‘30s, this production follows a group of punkish neo-flappers driven by the same deadly passions that curse Lorca’s protagonists as they live their own disastrous wedding through Lorca’s text.
McFeely Sam Goodman ‘10 directs the production. Original music is composed and directed by Jamie Birney ‘10.  The design team includes: Tara Nova Webb ’94 (set and media); Samantha Panepinto ’13 (costumes); James P. Murphy (lighting); Daniel Perelstein ’09 (sound); and Logan Tiberi-Warner ’11 (hair and make-up).  Logan Tiberi Warner ’11 also worked as dramaturg on the production. Bodas de Sangre (Blood Wedding) features Jane Lief Abell ’11, Jamie Birney ’10, Nell Bang-Jensen ’11, Melissa Cruz ’10, Nolan Gear ’12, McFeely Jackson Goodman ’13, Eric Holzhauer ’10, Sirkka Natti ’11, Anna Ramos ’13, Miriam Rich ’11, and Carson Young ’10.  The faculty advisor is K. Elizabeth Stevens.
All performances are free and open to the public without advance reservations.  For further information about the production, contact Liza Henty-Clark at (610) 328-8260 or lclark1@swarthmore.edu.

Open Door Classes in the Dance Program April 14-16

Please join us for Open Door Classes in the Dance Program, Wednesday-Friday, April 14-16, in the dance studios on the ground floor of Lang Performing Arts Center.  These classes are meant to give current and prospective students a peak into Dance Program offerings.  Students and interested faculty and staff are welcome to take full classes, or stop by and watch for however long your schedule permits.  The schedule is as follows:

WEDNESDAY
11:30AM – 1PM,    Yoga,    LPAC 2,    K. Arrow *
11:30AM – 1PM,    Ballet III,    LPAC 3,    J. Sherman *
1:15- 4PM,    Anatomy for  Performers,    LPAC 2,    S. Hess **
4:30- 6PM,    Modern I, LPAC 3,     K. Arrow *
4:30- 6PM,    Modern II, LPAC 2,    J. Poe *
6 – 7PM,  Tap,  LPAC 3,     L. Davis *
7 – 8:30 PM,    African Dance I,     LPAC 2,    J. Osayande *
8:30 – 10PM,   African Dance II,  LPAC 2,    K. Nance *

THURSDAY
11:30AM – 1PM,    Ballet II,    LPAC 3,    J. Sherman *
11:30AM – 1PM,     Contact Improv,     LPAC 2,    L. Stein *
1:15 – 2:30PM,    Dancing Desire in Bollywood Films,    Lang Music Building 204,    P. Chakravorty **
3 – 4:30PM,     Ballet I,     LPAC 3,  J. Sherman *
4:30 – 6PM    ,    Kathak (Indian Dance),     LPAC 2,    P. Chakravorty *
4:30 – 6PM,    Modern III,     LPAC 3,    J. Poe *
6 – 9PM    ,    Kathak (Indian Dance) Repertory,     LPAC 2,    P. Chakravorty **

FRIDAY
12:30-2PM, Modern Rep Laboratory, LPAC 3, J. Poe    **

2:15 – 5PM, Taiko, LPAC 2,    K. Arrow    **

*Open for participation or observation
**Open for observation only
We look forward to seeing you in class!  If you are planning to participate in a class, please contact the instructor about appropriate attire.

For more information contact Liza Henty-Clark at lclark1@swarthmore.edu or (610) 328-8260.
For information about the Dance Program see our website: www.swarthmore.edu/dance.

Open Door Classes in the Dance Program April 14-16

Please join us for Open Door Classes in the Dance Program, Wednesday-Friday, April 14-16, in the dance studios on the ground floor of Lang Performing Arts Center.  These classes are meant to give current and prospective students a peak into Dance Program offerings.  Students and interested faculty and staff are welcome to take full classes, or stop by and watch for however long your schedule permits.  The schedule is as follows:

WEDNESDAY
11:30AM – 1PM,    Yoga,    LPAC 2,    K. Arrow *
11:30AM – 1PM,    Ballet III,    LPAC 3,    J. Sherman *
1:15- 4PM,    Anatomy for  Performers,    LPAC 2,    S. Hess **
4:30- 6PM,    Modern I, LPAC 3,     K. Arrow *
4:30- 6PM,    Modern II, LPAC 2,    J. Poe *
6 – 7PM,  Tap,  LPAC 3,     L. Davis *
7 – 8:30 PM,    African Dance I,     LPAC 2,    J. Osayande *
8:30 – 10PM,   African Dance II,  LPAC 2,    K. Nance *

THURSDAY
11:30AM – 1PM,    Ballet II,    LPAC 3,    J. Sherman *
11:30AM – 1PM,     Contact Improv,     LPAC 2,    L. Stein *
1:15 – 2:30PM,    Dancing Desire in Bollywood Films,    Lang Music Building 204,    P. Chakravorty **
3 – 4:30PM,     Ballet I,     LPAC 3,  J. Sherman *
4:30 – 6PM    ,    Kathak (Indian Dance),     LPAC 2,    P. Chakravorty *
4:30 – 6PM,    Modern III,     LPAC 3,    J. Poe *
6 – 9PM    ,    Kathak (Indian Dance) Repertory,     LPAC 2,    P. Chakravorty **

FRIDAY
12:30-2PM, Modern Rep Laboratory, LPAC 3, J. Poe    **

2:15 – 5PM, Taiko, LPAC 2,    K. Arrow    **

*Open for participation or observation
**Open for observation only
We look forward to seeing you in class!  If you are planning to participate in a class, please contact the instructor about appropriate attire.

For more information contact Liza Henty-Clark at lclark1@swarthmore.edu or (610) 328-8260.
For information about the Dance Program see our website: www.swarthmore.edu/dance.

MOCEAN, dance film by Prof. Kim Arrow, receives award from Earth Hour 2010 Film Festival

Kim Arrow’s videography MOCEAN received an award for the “Most Creative” category from films selected to be screened for Earth Hour 2010 on March 27th in Cairns, Australia.  Sponsors include World Wildlife Fund, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Cairns Regional Council, and Ergon Energy.
Earth Hour was a global effort involving an estimated one billion people who came together with recognition of climate change by turning off their lights for one hour.
The award winning entries are now available to view on YouTube via the Earth Hour FNQ channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/EarthHourFNQ

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MOCEAN, dance film by Prof. Kim Arrow, receives award from Earth Hour 2010 Film Festival

Kim Arrow’s videography MOCEAN received an award for the “Most Creative” category from films selected to be screened for Earth Hour 2010 on March 27th in Cairns, Australia.  Sponsors include World Wildlife Fund, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Cairns Regional Council, and Ergon Energy.
Earth Hour was a global effort involving an estimated one billion people who came together with recognition of climate change by turning off their lights for one hour.
The award winning entries are now available to view on YouTube via the Earth Hour FNQ channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/EarthHourFNQ

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Taxes Peacemaking and Conscientious Objection to War

IRRESISTIBLE FORCE (THE I. R. S.) MEETS IMMOVABLE OBJECT (CONSCIENTIOUS WAR TAX REFUSER): A Conversation on Taxes, Peace Making and Conscientious Objection to War

A Talk by Mr. Robin Harper

April 21st, 2010 (Wednesday)

7:30pm – 9pm

Science Center 199

Come hear from a man who has chosen not to pay the portion of income tax that goes to pay for war for the last 50 years and has instead directed these funds to charitable organizations around the world. Join us as Robin Harper shares his spiritual and legal journey as an engaged war tax refuser. Having twice prevailed in civil cases against the IRS in U. S. district court in Philadelphia, Mr. Harper will address among other things the following questions:

  • Why and how has he been successful in his tussle with the IRS?
  • What can we do to resist the conscription of our tax money to pay for weapons and war?

Contact: mchan1@swarthmore.edu

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Three Days in Palestine

Simulation aims to spark dialogue

Olivia Natan | Phoenix Staff

Sarah Brajtbord ’11 said her visit to Palestine after her freshman year made a dramatic impact on her.

“Going through the checkpoints [of the West Bank] as a privileged American, especially as a privileged Jewish American, was one of the most profound and emotional experiences of my life, and it’s really something that brought me to the level of activism and the commitment to [Israeli-Palestine relations] that I have today,” she said.

A leader of Students for Peace and Justice in Palestine, Brajtbord was instrumental in the planning and execution of this week’s “Three Days in Palestine,” which featured a screening of “Divine Intervention” on Tuesday, a discussion forum facilitated by Assistant Dean and Director of the Intercultural Center Rafael Zapata last night, and, most notably, a simulation of an Israeli checkpoint within the West Bank which divides Israel and Palestine.  Read the rest of the story at The Phoenix.

Photo Credit: Olivia Natan | Phoenix Staff

Cambodia Week

SwatCambodia was founded two years ago by Jennifer Trinh ’11 (minor in Peace and Conflict Studies).  Read more about SwatCambodia.

Cambodia Week Schedule

-Friday, April 9th, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM:

Fruit Smoothies and Goodies on sale near Parrish Porch!

Fruit Smoothies will be $3 each, and we’ll have various different types (and you can choose vanilla ice cream or just ice to mix with them)! There will also be various silks, purses, dresses, and various other souvenirs from Cambodia on sale, so be sure to bring enough money!

-Tuesday, April 13th, 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM:

Sparklers and Sparkling Cider on Parrish Beach!

Happy Cambodian New Year! Pick up a sparkler and brighten up the night! Listen to traditional Cambodian music and enjoy some (non-Cambodian) sparkling juices.

George Lakey

-Wednesday, April 14th, 4:15 PM to 5:00 PM:

Cultivating Peace: George Lakey talks about his experiences in war-ravaged Cambodia in Sci 101.

Ever hear George Lakey speak? He’s quite the storyteller. This time, his stories will be about the work that he did in Cambodia during the 90s, when Cambodia was still reeling from the genocide. Snacks and drinks will be available.

-Thursday, April 15th, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM:

New Year Baby Screening in Sci 199.

Join us in learning about the story of Socheata Poeuv, a woman who discovers that her family isn’t really all she thought it was, and who goes back to Cambodia to discover their true roots. Compelling and informative, this documentary will help you understand the horrors that the Cambodian people went through, from an emotional perspective rather than through seeing the raw brutality (as in The Killing Fields). Also, if you missed your chance to buy goodies on Friday with the smoothies, you can purchase goods at this movie screening as well!

-Saturday, April 17th, 9:00 PM:

Tropical Fruits Parlor Party in Shane Lounge.

Remember the lychee, the longan, the mango, the whole coconuts? We’re doing it again! Free tropical fruit available to give you a taste of Southeast Asia. Come early; the fruits ran out fast last year. And, you’ll have your last chance to buy goods from us before we “close shop” for the year.

contact: jtrinh1@swarthmore.edu

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Water, Violence, and Peacebuilding lecture by Ken Conca

“Water, Violence, and Peacebuilding”

A lecture by Ken Conca

April 12, 2010, 7:30 p.m.

Science Center Room 199

Ken Conca from the University of Maryland is coming to campus on Monday, April 12th to give a talk entitled “Water, Violence, and Peacebuilding.” The talk provides a critical look at all the media “water wars” talk, looks at the potential role of water in civil conflict, stresses the real violence around water (structural violence of development projects, human rights issues, privatization controversies), and then looks at water and peacebuilding. Ken is the author of Governing Water (winner of two International Studies Association Awards), The Crisis of Global Environmental Governance, and a co-editor of Green Planet Blues. This talk is an Environmental Studies talk with co-sponsorship from the Department of Political Science and Peace & Conflict Studies.

dsloman1@swarthmore.edu

610-328-8129

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The Early Novels Database team speaks at the Philadelphia Philobibion Club

Rachel Buurma, along with student researchers Anna Levine and Richard Li,  will present a talk on their Early Novels Database Project to the Philadelphia Philobiblion Club this Tuesday, April 10th.

Philobiblion’s annoucement describes the talk thus:

Rachel Buurma, Anna Levine, and Richard Li will talk about Early Novels Database (END), a bibliographic database of novels in English published between 1660 and 1830 based on the Collection of British and American Fiction held by the University of Pennsylvania’s Rare Book & Manuscript Library and developed by a collaboration between Swarthmore College faculty and students and Penn’s Van Pelt Library.  By uniting twenty-first-century database and search technologies with the sensibility of eighteenth-century indexing practices, END allows users to access the collection of novels in a variety of innovative ways.  It creates access to the terms, genres, and categories – from titles to indexes – by which the novels name and organize themselves, revealing the kinds of “book information” that allow users to let “the novel itself” speak, and allowing researchers to set this information alongside and against other kinds of bibliographic information.  We will briefly demonstrate the beta version of the database, talk about some of the intellectual and practical challenges of creating a reference tool like END, and speak about the experience of participating in a cross-institutional humanities research project.

Rachel Sagner Buurma is Assistant Professor of English Literature at Swarthmore College.  She has published articles on Victorian literature and print culture and teaches classes on the history of the novel, Victorian literature and culture, the history of the book, and literary criticism.  She is currently finishing a book project about narrative omniscience and periodical writing in the nineteenth century and beginning a project that explores new models and methodologies for writing the history of the discipline of English literature.

Anna Tione Levine is a sophomore Honors English Major at Swarthmore College.  Her current interests include exploring new ways for describing narrative voice in the eighteenth and nineteenth-century novel, Victorian reviewing practices, the genre of the periodical-published sermon, and Swarthmore’s Ultimate Frisbee team, which she captains.

Richard Li is a junior Honors English and      Mathematics (with a specialty in statistics) at Swarthmore College.  His current project, which seeks to develop a quantitative method for examining factors influencing the Victorian novel’s treatment of time, brings together his interests in Victorian literature and statistics.