James Brake, a percussionist from Ohio City, Ohio, and Timothy Yoder, a pianist from Dalton, Ohio, will perform their Bluffton University junior recitals jointly at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, in Yoder Recital Hall on the Bluffton campus. The event is free and open to the public.
The newly formed Bluffton University Gospel Choir will host "A Celebration of Gospel," a concert featuring the choir and other groups from Bluffton and Columbus, at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, in Yoder Recital Hall. Doors will open at 3:45 p.m. for the free concert.
The 45-member Bluffton choir was organized this fall by Dr. Crystal Sellers, an assistant professor of music at the university. About half of its members are Bluffton students; the others are faculty and community members.
Laurel Baker, a vocalist from Pemberville, Ohio, will present her Bluffton University senior recital at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, in Yoder Recital Hall on the Bluffton campus. The recital is free and open to the public; a reception will follow in the lobby.
John Mishler, a nationally known sculptor from Goshen, Ind., will open an exhibition featuring his metal sculptures on Monday, Nov. 8, in the Grace Albrecht Gallery of Bluffton University's Sauder Visual Arts Center.
Mishler is known for his sculptures using common metals, including aluminum, copper, steel and stainless steel, to create both abstract and symbolic pieces of art. Many of his outdoor pieces incorporate kinetic energy and have moving parts. His works have appeared in public and corporate collections across America and in private collections internationally.
It may not be the most glamorous role in Bluffton University's production of "The Glass Menagerie," but Aaron Yost's part in the play aids both the actors and audience.
The Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center of Bluffton University will host a public reception from 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, for two visiting faculty members from Iran.
Dr. Mohsen Javadi is associate professor of philosophy at the University of Qom, while Dr. Mohammad Ali Shomali is associate professor and head of the department of religions at the Imam Khomeini Education and Research Institute, also in Qom.
During their visit, sponsored by Mennonite Central Committee, the Iranians will also engage with faculty and students in classrooms and participate in campus events.
