The James S. Murray Gallery will feature “Intangible Tangibility: an exploration of connections,” an installation by LLCC graduate Anna Mulch, Nov. 28-Dec. 15.

A reception for the artist will be held Monday, Dec. 5 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. The gallery is located on the second floor of Menard Hall and is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.

“Intangible Tangibility” is a combination of Mulch’s interests and musings on their connections via the social media site, Facebook. In her artist’s statement Mulch says, “Social media is a thing that people feel they cannot live without. It allows you to reconnect with the click of a button, share your innermost thoughts and develop connections based on interests. It is now socially acceptable to develop connections without ever meeting a person tangibly. In some ways the intangible connections can be more fulfilling than the tangible ones.” Continue reading →

LLCC’s Recital Series continues Wednesday, Nov. 30 with the LLCC Honors Recital, beginning at 7 p.m. in Menard Hall room 2250.

The Honors Recital showcases the college’s top music majors along with advanced hobby musicians. The program features a wide variety of instrumentalists and vocalists. All LLCC Recital Series performances are free and open to the public.

Also mark your calendars for:

Monday, Dec. 5 – LLCC Big Band, 7 p.m., First Christian Church, 6^th and Cook, Springfield.  LLCC’s Big Band, directed by Jane Hartman, professor of music, consists of LLCC students and community members performing arrangements of big bands such as those of Count Basie and Woody Herman. It also serves as a lab band for students who wish to write original arrangements. The Big Band performs a number of public concerts each year and also at campus events.

Sunday, March 19 – Chamber Music Recital with Brickhouse Brass and Blackwater Strings, 4 p.m., Trutter Center, LLCC Springfield campus.

Wednesday, April 26 –  Honors Recital featuring LLCC music majors, 7 p.m., Menard Hall 2250, LLCC Springfield campus.

A Swashbuckling Seminar directed by Mark Hardiman, professor of theatre, will be held Saturday, Nov. 19, 2-4 p.m., in the lower level of Sangamon Hall South. See how LLCC Theatre builds fights for a swashbuckling spectacular! The event is produced by LLCC Theatre and Theatre in the Park.

Purchase $5 tickets online at theatreinthepark.net.

Audience members will take sword in hand and learn a short phrase of choreography, so dress casually!

LLCC alum and Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder spoke to public speaking students in the class of Professor of Communication, Brenda Protz.

Langfelder told students about coming to LLCC as an adult and and getting his degree before transferring to UIS. He talked about the importance of communication in his daily life and gave students advice about giving their speeches, lessons he learned from taking speech at LLCC, as well as being involved in the local branch of Toastmasters.

“You should practice your speeches in front of a mirror three-five times; critique yourself with videos; and speak from the heart,” said Langfelder.

He said all of his speeches are made with prepared notes and delivered from the heart, which he believes makes for a better presentation.”

Langfelder talked with the class about the recent election with president-elect Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton and offered insight into the campaigning process and what goes into play.

The film “¡No!” will be shown this evening beginning at 6 p.m. in the Trutter Center. The event is part of LLCC’s fall film and discussion series entitled “Through a Different Lens” and is hosted by Ashley Green, Ph.D., assistant professor of English; Paul Van Heuklom, professor of English; and Joseph Hoff, Ph.D., professor of Spanish. There is no charge to attend.

Gael García Bernal stars in “¡No!” (2012), a film that recalls the pivotal moment in Chilean history when the citizens of the country are offered an historically unique opportunity to rid themselves of the country’s dictatorship.

Attendees are also invited to arrive early to view culturally relevant artifacts on display from the college’s Trutter collection, and view the exhibit “Trutter: Black and White,” featuring photos of landmarks designed by Philip Trutter.

Upcoming films in the series include: Continue reading →