September 26th, 2016
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (Sept. 26, 2016) — Messiah College Department of Music presents the world-renowned jazz group, Snarky Puppy, as part of its Performing Art Series. The performance will be held on Friday, Oct. 28 at 8 p.m. in Parmer Hall, located in The Calvin and Janet High Center. Snarky Puppy specializes in sophisticated composition, harmonies and improvisation. Their unique talent led them to win both a Grammy and a Reader’s Poll. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children/students. Tickets can be purchased online at messiah.edu/tickets. Continue reading…
September 19th, 2016
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (Sept. 19, 2016) — On Friday, Oct. 7, Dr. Henry “Fritz” Schaefer, known globally for his scientific contributions to molecular quantum mechanics, will present a lecture titled, “The Big Bang, Stephen Hawking, and God,” discussing the relationship between science and religion. The event will take place in Messiah College’s Hostetter Chapel Sanctuary at 7 p.m. This is a free lecture sponsored by The Central Pennsylvania Forum for Religion and Science, and is open to the public. For more information, visit messiah.edu/godandscience, or email Dr. Ted Davis at tdavis@messiah.edu. Continue reading…
September 16th, 2016
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (Sept. 16, 2016) — The Messiah College Department of Theatre and Dance presents Sarah Ruhl’s production “Eurydice,” directed by Messiah’s Associate Professor of Theatre Daniel Inouye. Show times are Oct. 6-8 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 9 at 3 p.m. in the Climenhaga Building, Poorman Blackbox Theatre. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students and children. To purchase a ticket, contact the Messiah College Ticket Office at 717-691-6036 or email tickets@messiah.edu. For more information, visit messiah.edu/theatretickets, and for additional questions, contact Kevin Hodes at khodes@messiah.edu. Continue reading…
September 12th, 2016
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (Sept. 9, 2015) — The Oakes Museum of Natural History will hold a multifaceted science program for children grades 3-8 on Saturdays. On Sept. 10, 24, Oct. 1, 29, Nov. 5, and 19, children grades 3-5 can attend Curator Club from 9:15-11:30; Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 29, and Nov. 5, children grades 6-8 can attend Curator Club 2 from 12:15-2:30. Some of the program’s topics include: Archaeology, Animals of the Arctic, Leopard Spots, Zebra Stripes and Other Mysteries. The cost is $15 per activity. Continue reading…
September 9th, 2016
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (Sept. 9, 2016) — On Sept. 27 at 7 p.m., Messiah College will host Ross Douthat, a New York Times columnist and author, in Parmer Hall, located in the Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and Performing Arts. The title of Douthat’s presentation is “Christian Citizens in a Post-Christian Republic.” His presentation is free and open to the public. For questions about the evening, e-mail Dr. Dean Curry at dcurry@messiah.edu. Continue reading…
