Rio Hondo College

Division of Arts and Cultural Programs 2013-2014AUGUST 201328-9/27 RON REEDER – IT’S ABOUT TIME

September 5 – Reception and Artist Talk, 7-8:30pmRHC Art Gallery*

SEPTEMBER 201314 PLAZA DE LA RAZA – YOUTH MARIACHI AND

FOLKLÓRICO ENSEMBLESRio Hondo College, Lower quad, 2-4pm

26 MARGUERITE MEDINA – MARGARITA ON THE ROCKSCampus Inn Theatre, 7pm

OCTOBER 20133-5 THE STUDENT SHORT-PLAY FESTIVAL

Campus Inn Theatre, 8pm17-11/18 SUR Biennial

October 24 – Reception and Artist Talk, 7-8:30 pmRHC Art Gallery* (other various locations)

20 CHORAL CABARET – GETTING TO KNOW YOUWray Theatre, 7:30pm

26 CHORALE BEL CANTO – LOVE SONGS THROUGH THE AGESWhittier College Chapel, 4pm

27 THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMASSkyRose Chapel at Rose Hills, 2pm

NOVEMBER 20136 VETERANS COMEDY NIGHT

Wray Theatre, 7pm14-16 WORKS IN PROGRESS – RIO HONDO DANCE PROGRAM

Wray Theatre, 8pm19 FRANK AND FRIENDS – FACULTY RECITAL

Wray Theatre, 7:30pm DECEMBER 20133 THE DIVERSE INSTRUMENTS ENSEMBLE: WORKMAN

MILL INDUSTRIAL ORCHESTRAWray Theatre, 7:30 pm

3-5 HOLIDAY STUDENT ART SALERHC Art Gallery*, 10am-8pm

5-8 OUT OF THE FRYING PAN – FALL PLAYCampus Inn Theatre, 8pm Thurs, Fri, Sat

2pm, Sunday Matinee7 CHRISTMAS WITH CHORALE BEL CANTO

East Whittier United Methodist Church, 7:30pm11 CHORAL CONCERT – AN INTERNATIONAL NOEL

First Friends Church, Whittier, 7:30pm15 THE NUTCRACKER

SkyRose Chapel at Rose Hills, 2pm JANUARY 2014

FEBRUARY 20141 AN EVENING OF DECEPTION

Rio Hondo Campus, 7:30pm3-28 FACULTY ART SHOW

February 4 – Reception and Artist Talk, 7-8:30pmRHC Art Gallery*

13 ZEN SHORTS – ROGUE ARTISTS ENSEMBLEWray Theatre, 7:30pm

MARCH 20147 CHORAL CONCERT – VOICES

Wray Theatre, 7:30pm10-4/18 UNDERCURRENT – THE PAINTINGS OF COLE CASE and

JOAN KAHNMarch 13 – Reception and Artist Talk, 7-8:30pmRHC Art Gallery*

15 PROJECT ERANOS – “Memories: a) very pleasant b) rather sad”Wray Theatre, 7:30pm

18 FACULTY RECITAL Wray Theatre, 7:30pm

APRIL 20145 CHORALE BEL CANTO – BACH FESTIVAL CONCERT

Whittier College Chapel, 4pm24-25 WRITES OF SPRING

Wray Theatre, 8am-9pm24-27 ALMOST, MAINE – SPRING PLAY

Campus Inn Theatre, 8pm, Thurs, Fri & Sat 2pm, Sunday matinee

MAY 20147- 7/31 STUDENT ART SHOW

May 12 – Reception and Artist Awards, 7-8:30pmRHC Art Gallery*

8-10 AN EVENING OF DANCE – RIO HONDO DANCE PROGRAMWray Theatre, 8pm

9 CHORAL CABARET – THE POET SINGSFirst Friends Church, 7:30pm

13 THE DIVERSE INSTRUMENTS ENSEMBLE: WORKMAN MILL INDUSTRIAL ORCHESTRAWray Theatre, 7:30pm

JUNE 20147 CHORALE BEL CANTO

Garrison Theatre, Scripps College in Claremont, 3pm8 CHORALE BEL CANTO – AMERICA SINGS

Downey Civic Theatre, 4pm

*RHC Art Gallery hours: M-Th 9am-3:30pm and evenings: M-W 6-9pm

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Whittier, California, 90601

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The Cultural Events Hotline: 562.908.3492For the latest information on upcoming events, the hotline is the answer. All events are FREE and open to the public unless otherwise noted.Events, programs and performance dates are subject to change. Some events require advance reservations. Please call the hotline for details. All events require a parking pass ($3.00) available at the Parking Booth on College Drive.Non-Discrimination Policy: Rio Hondo Community College District complies with all Federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical or mental disability in any of its policies, programs, and services. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District’s Title IX Officer/Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Dr. Dyrell Foster, Dean, Student Affairs, Student Services Building, 2nd Floor, Room SS-204, (562) 908-3498.

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Joan Kahn, African Mahogany with Diamonds, 2012, Oil varnish on wood panel, 36 x 42 inchesfront cover: Rogue Artists Ensemble, Zen Shorts

AUGUST 28 – SEPTEMBER 27RON REEDER – IT’S ABOUT TIMEIn “It’s About Time”, Ron Reeder examines how time and the elements affect objects and human beings in similar ways. Hisassemblages illustrate how these two components wear surfacesdown while simultaneously bestowing a rich patina that beliestheir tenure. He addresses the age-old questions of time usingrich oral traditions, witticisms and verbal and visual puns.RHC Art Gallery*Reception and Artist Talk – September 5, 7-8:30pm

OCTOBER 17 – NOVEMBER 18 SUR:BIENNIAL SUR:Biennial is the first art exhibit in Los Angeles to focus on local contemporary artists who have descended, lived, workedand/or been inspired by countries south of the U.S. border.RHC Art Gallery* (other various locations)Reception and Artist Talk October 24, 7-8:30pm*in collaboration with the locations listed

PARTNERS IN SUR Cerritos College, show runs Oct. 24-Dec. 5Oct. 24, Reception, 5-9pmTorrance Art Museum, show runs Oct. 26-Nov. 9th in Gallery 2 and Lobby areaOct. 26, 3-5pm Reception, 6-9pm Public Opening*Lecture Panel and performances TBA

DECEMBER 3 – 5HOLIDAY STUDENT ART SALECollected art works by RHC students: ceramics, photography,painting, jewelry and prints available at our annual art sale.RHC Art Gallery*, 10am-8pm

FEBRUARY 3 – 28FACULTY ART SHOWThe Rio Hondo Faculty exhibition is a biennial event that showsoff the talented art work of the RHC faculty. This year’s showincludes both full time and adjunct faculty showing a diverse rangeof artwork; including painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography,graphic design and installation art. RHC Art Gallery*Reception and Artist Talk – February 4, 7-8:30 pm

MARCH 10 – APRIL 18UNDERCURRENTS – THE PAINTINGS OF COLE CASEand JOAN KAHNCole Case’s landscape, water, and flowers provide a perfect mirror for the human psyche and have for hundreds of years as sensual traps for reflecting beauty, mortality, brevity or fear.Case uses the tactile and physical qualities of paint to engage thesenses and his subject matter as a construct for language of emotions; bridging visual experience to classic themes.

The finely crafted paintings of Joan Kahn fuse the geometric and organic in translucent images that convey a sense of spirituality and reverence. The geometric grids and geometric shapes accentuate intriguing and psychologically charged areas of varnished wood grain by framing or mimicking. Stylistically these are neo-modern works that reference the aesthetic history of Los Angeles and California as well as earlier twentieth-century European and American abstraction. RHC Gallery*Reception and Artist Talk – March 13, 7-8:30pm

MAY 7 – JULY 31STUDENT ART SHOWSelected students showcase their art in a variety of media,juried by RHC Visual Arts Faculty.RHC Art Gallery* Reception and Artist Awards – May 12, 7-8:30pm

* RHC Art Gallery hours: M-Th 9:00am-3:00pmand evenings: M-W 6:00-9:00pm

OCTOBER 20CHORAL CABARET – GETTING TO KNOW YOUGet to know the new choral faculty and their ensembles in this adventurous rompthrough the bright lights and sparkling marquees of Broadway.Wray Theatre, 7:30pm

OCTOBER 26CHORALE BEL CANTO – LOVE SONGS THROUGH THE AGESTrue Love, unrequited love, courtly love, humorous love as expressed by composers fromfive centuries, from madrigals to George Gershwin and the Beatles. Tickets available at the door for this fundraiser.Whittier College Chapel, 4pm

NOVEMBER 19FRANK AND FRIENDS – FACULTY RECITALJoin faculty member Frank Accardo as he is joined by other guest instrumentalists for anevening of music from every era.Wray Theatre, 7:30pm

DECEMBER 3THE DIVERSE INSTRUMENTS ENSEMBLE: WORKMAN MILL INDUSTRIAL ORCHESTRAAn evening of musical performances by Rio Hondo College’s premiere large instrumental ensemble.Wray Theatre, 7:30pm

DECEMBER 7CHRISTMAS WITH CHORALE BEL CANTOSongs and carols of the season plus sing-along carols for everyone including the Vivaldi Gloria.East Whittier United Methodist Church, 4pm

DECEMBER 11 CHORAL CONCERT – AN INTERNATIONAL NOELSpice up your holiday season with carols of cultures near and far! Unleash your imagi-nations and be transported by the sounds of universal joy. First Friends Church, 7:30pm

MARCH 7CHORAL CONCERT – VOICESExplore the human voice through the aural traditions of folk songs and spirituals. By the end we’ll have you clapping and singing along! Literally.Wray Theatre, 7:30pm

MARCH 15PROJECT ERANOS – “MEMORIES: a) very pleasant b) rather sad”The award-winning vocal ensemble is back in quirky, original style, celebrating greatAmerican composers' voices of the 20th century, from Ives to Ellington, Slonimsky to Corigliano.Wray Theatre, 7:30pm

MARCH 18FACULTY RECITALA special recital featuring violinist Donna Accardo, guitarist Frank Accardo and pianistJannine Livingston. Music will include works of Tedesco, Ives, Moshier, and others.Wray Theatre, 7:30pm

APRIL 5CHORALE BEL CANTO – BACH FESTIVAL CONCERTWhittier College Chapel, 4pm

MAY 9CHORAL CABARET – THE POET SINGSWitness the whisper of the poet transformed into the roar of the composer. Meter,rhythm, tone, cadence…these are the components that elevate the words of the poetinto the stratosphere of the mind.First Friends Church, 7:30pm

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OCTOBER 27THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS Sure to be a new family tradition, the Rio HondoDance Collective presents their Halloweenspooktacular performance. This kid-friendlyproduction, inspired by Tim Burton’s cult classic,raises ghosts, ghouls, and goblins. Proceedsbenefit RHC Dance Collective and theirparticipation in the 2014 American College Dance Festival. Tickets prices are $5 inadvance, $7 at the door and children 5 and under are free. For ticket reservations pleasecall: 562-229-8955 SkyRose Chapel at Rose Hills, 2pm

NOVEMBER 14 – 16WORKS IN PROGRESS – RIO HONDODANCE PROGRAMShowcasing new works by students andpremieres by faculty members Alyson Cartagena,Rachel Lopez and Carol McDowell. A donationof $5.00 is suggested. Wray Theatre, 8pm

DECEMBER 15THE NUTCRACKERA contemporary version of the beloved holidayclassic, created especially for children.Proceeds benefit RHC Dance Collective andtheir participation at in the 2014 AmericanCollege Dance Festival. Tickets prices are $5 inadvance, $7 at the door and children 5 andunder are free. For ticket reservations please call:562-229-8955.SkyRose Chapel at Rose Hills, 2pm

MAY 8 – 10AN EVENING OF DANCE – RIO HONDODANCE PROGRAMUnder the direction of Alyson Cartagena, theRio Hondo Dance Collective presents anevening of dance works including contemporary,hip-hop, ballet, musical theater, and worlddance. A donation of $5.00 is suggested.Wray Theatre, 8pm

SEPTEMBER 26MARGUERITE MEDINA – MARGARITA ON THEROCKSA comical look at what it is to be a Mexican American inthe entertainment industry.Campus Inn Theatre, 7pm

OCTOBER 3 – 5THE STUDENT SHORT-PLAY FESTIVALPlease join us for 6 plays directed and acted by Rio HondoCollege students.Campus Inn Theatre, 8pm Thurs, Fri & Sat

DECEMBER 5 – 8“OUT OF THE FRYING PAN” – FALL PLAYIn this fast paced farce we follow the adventures of six struggling actors. When a broadway producer mistakenlycomes to their New York apartment, the kids aren't going tolet him leave until they get their audition – with hilariousresults.Campus Inn Theatre, 8pm Thurs, Fri & Sat

2pm Sunday Matinee

APRIL 24 – 25WRITES OF SPRINGTwo days of poetry, film, readings and surprise guests at the Communications Department’s annual literary festival.Wray Theatre, 8am-9:00pm

APRIL 24 – 27“ALMOST, MAINE” – SPRING PLAYJohn Cariani’s whimsical tale of the joys and perils ofromance, set under the magic of the northern lights. On a single night the residents of Almost, Maine find themselvesfalling in and out of love in unexpected, hilarious ways. Kneesare bruised, hearts are broken, but the bruises heal and thehearts mend - almost - in this delightful comedy.Campus Inn Theatre, 8pm Thurs, Fri & Sat

2pm, Sunday matinee

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SEPTEMBER 14PLAZA DE LA RAZA – YOUTH MARIACHI andFOLKLÓRICO ENSEMBLES Bring your family and your friends for a day of colorful Latintraditional music and dance. Comprised of student per-formers and young musicians. You don’t want to miss this!Rio Hondo College, Lower Quad, 2-4pm

FEBRUARY 1AN EVENING OF DECEPTIONA fun family magic show featuring young magiciansfrom The Magic Castle, Hollywood’s premiere magicvenue. Come and be amazed by the future of magic.Rio Hondo Campus, 7:30pm

FEBRUARY 13ZEN SHORTSRogue Artists Ensemble presents Zen Shorts, based onthe book by John J. Muth and featuring over 30 puppets,original songs and video!Wray Theatre, 7:30pm

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Music - ContinuedMAY 13THE DIVERSE INSTRUMENTS ENSEMBLE: WORKMAN MILL INDUSTRIALORCHESTRAAn evening of musical performances by Rio Hondo College’s premiere large instrumental ensemble.Wray Theatre, 7:30 pm

JUNE 7CHORALE BEL CANTOMusic from Testament of Freedom and Frostiana.Garrison Theatre, Scripps College in Claremont, 3:00pm

JUNE 8CHORALE BEL CANTO – AMERICA SINGS! Marvelous American concert music in conjunction with the Claremont Chorale. Two Choruses from The Tender LandPlus a concert version of Gershwin's Porgy & Bess.Downey Civic Theatre, 4:00pm

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