Tuesday, December 1, 2009
 Gallery talk: Sugar Salon: Producing Sugar
As part of the Sugar, Sugar exhibit in the IDEA Space, the second in a series of Sugar Salons focuses on the historical and contemporary impact of the sugar industry, both regionally and internationally. Featured artist and former sugar beet farmer Tracy Linder and Colorado College faculty will use the exhibition as a springboard for an informal discussion of the local and international economic, social, and political impact of producing sugar. Sponsored by the Robert & Ruby Priddy Charitable Trust and the C.C. Cultural Attractions Fund
4:30 p.m., I.D.E.A. Space, Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center, 825 N. Cascade Ave. (map), free
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 Reading: Visiting Writers Presents David Quammen
Award-winning naturalist and author of many books, including Wild Thoughts from Wild Places, The Reluctant Mr. Darwin and Natural Acts. Sponsored by the Harold D. and Rhoda N. Roberts Memorial Lecture fund.
7 p.m., South Theatre, Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center, 825 N. Cascade Ave. (map), free
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Thursday, December 3, 2009
Workshop: Summit on Philanthropy
AFP’S 2009 SUMMIT ON PHILANTHROPY
Register at www.afpsoco.org
AFP’s Summit on Philanthropy: It’s All About the Story
Featuring:
Jeff Pryor, Anschutz Family Foundation Executive Director
Alexandra Mitchell, Pathfinder Solutions, Inc. Consultant
Regina Lewis, Assistant Dean at Pikes Peak Community College
Also featuring the presentation of the 2009 Outstanding Fundraising Executive Award and the inaugural Emerging Fundraising Professional Award.
What is in a story?
For those in the nonprofit sector, a story is what it is all about. The stories of the lives that are positively impacted by the nonprofit sector must be shared, and shared effectively, in order to engage our communities and sustain our organizations. Throughout the Summit attendees will hear stories, assess their own organization’s “story,” discover new tactics and be able to better share the impact of their nonprofit.
ALL WILL BE INSPIRED, EMPOWERED, ENCOURAGED, ENLIGHTENED AND EDUCATED. WHAT MORE CAN YOU ASK FOR OUT OF A DAY?
Register at www.afpsoco.org
9 a.m., Bemis Hall, 920 N. Cascade Ave. (west of Cutler Hall) (map), $85, $25 for students, or $65 with a CC ID
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 Lecture: Annie Leonard: "The Story of Stuff"
Annie Leonard is the author and host of the online film, The Story of Stuff, a fast-paced, fact-filled expose on the hidden environmental and social costs of current systems of production and consumption. The film has become an internet phenomenon, generating over 7 million views in 200 countries and territories since its launch in December 2007. She has spent nearly two decades investigating and organizing on environmental health and justice issues. She is now working on a book version of the film, to be published in March 2010. Sponsored by the Timothy C. Linnemann Lecture on the Environment and the Colorado College Environmental Program
6 p.m., Packard Hall, 5 W. Cache La Poudre St. (map), free
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Sale: Annual Colorado College Arts and Crafts Sale
The Annual Colorado College Arts and Crafts Sale will be held on Friday, December 4, 4:00-8:00PM, and Saturday and Sunday, December 5 and 6, 10:00AM-5:00PM. Held in the Worner Campus Center, the sale features handcrafted works represented by the artist/craftperson at the sale. Approximately 60 juried professional community artists sell alongside Colorado College students. The sale is free and open to the public, and features fiber arts, jewelry, pottery, woodworking, glass, prints, photography, painting, book arts, greeting cards, handmade soaps and lotions, and leather. The Worner Campus Center is located at 902 N. Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO. Sponsored by The Colorado College Arts and Crafts Program
4 p.m., Worner Campus Center, 902 N. Cascade Ave. (NW corner of Cascade Ave. and Cache La Poudre St.) (map), free
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 Service: Festival of Lessons and Carols: And Every Stone Shall Cry Out
This Christian candlelight service of scripture readings, congregational carols and musical presentations to observe Advent has been held for 48 years in the stately beauty of Shove Chapel. Modeled after the traditional service at King’s College, Cambridge, England, the celebration reflects the unique non-denominational nature of the CC chaplains’ office. Musical selections, including "And Every Stone Shall Cry Out" arranged by Bob Chilcott, will be presented by the CC Chamber Chorus and Collegium Musicum Instrumental Ensemble. College Organist Frank Shelton will play the mighty pipe organ in a sanctuary filled with bright poinsettias and flickering candles. Sponsored by the Chaplains’ Office and the Christian communities at Colorado College.
6 p.m., Shove Memorial Chapel, 1010 N. Nevada Ave. (map), free
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Tuesday, December 8, 2009 Wednesday, December 9, 2009 Thursday, December 10, 2009
 Reading: Father and Daughter Together: Conrad and Jane Hilberry
Poets Conrad and Jane Hilberry read from their work. His books include After Music and Sorting the Smoke. She’s the winner of the Colorado Book Award for Body Painting. Sponsored by the Colorado College English Department with the support of the MacLean Visiting Writers Endowment.
7 p.m., Gates Common Room, third floor of Palmer Hall, 1025 N. Cascade Ave. (east of Tutt Library) (map), free
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Sunday, December 13, 2009
Concert: Chamber Chorus and Collegium Musicum
The Colorado College Chamber Chorus, directed by Deborah Teske, will be joined by the instrumentalists from the Collegium Musicum, directed by Nancy Ekberg, to perform their fall concert in Packard Hall Sponsored by The Colorado College Music Department.
3 p.m., Packard Hall, 5 W. Cache La Poudre St. (map), free
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Concert: Chamber Orchestra