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Screening: Zemene

Alumni Lounges; SC 156 Ramapo College of New Jersey; Alumni Lounge SC 156, Mahwah, NJ, United States

Melissa Donovan will screen her award-winning film Zemene and discuss her multiple roles as as director, editor, cinematographer, and producer on the film. Co-sponsored with Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies. Zemene (USA, 55m) is a feature documentary about a young Ethiopian girl's bravery in the face of enormous odds. Living in a remote village […]

Dance Stories: The Rise of Timba, and Resurgence of Rueda de Casino

SC 219: Friends Hall

Sponsored by the Culture Club Cuban dance rhythms reflect a mix of styles including Son, Mambo, Cha Cha Cha and Rumba. These rhythmic dance styles are the foundation of Rueda de Casino, a circle dance in which a leader calls out different movements or steps. The dance became popular during the 1950s. In years, rueda […]

Open Door Concert Series

York Room 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, United States

The next concert in the "Open Door Concert Series" is this coming Wednesday, 11/4 at 7 pm in the York Room at the Birch mansion in Ramapo College. It will feature works for woodwind quintet and piano and the wind players are all wonderful - flutist Margaret Swinchoski, oboist Marsha Heller, clarinetist Richard Summers, bassoonist […]

Sibelius Notation Software Workshop

BC 308

Free admission * No registration is needed * Please come on time Would you like a crash-course workshop in using Sibelius notation software?  World-class notation software, Sibelius is used by professional and beginning musicians alike due to its user-friendly interface, comprehensive toolbox and professional look.  Whether you’re a songwriter, composer, performer, or music producer, it […]

Songwriter’s Workshop Concert

H-Wing Auditorium

Come to the H-wing auditorium on Wednesday, December 2 at 3 p.m. to enjoy an eclectic mix of original music performed by the students of Ramapo College instructed by Professor Bobby Deitch. If you have any questions, email RA Keivon at khemming@ramapo.edu or Professor Deitch at rdeitch@ramapo.edu

BATICUM! Brazilian Percussion Ensemble & DJ Joe Mondi

Friend's Hall 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, United States

BATICUM! (Jam/Party): Brazilian Percussion Ensemble & DJ Joe Mondi Come hear the music, groove to the beat, and join in the fun.  The Brazilian Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Amarildo Santos Costa, will host a performance/jam/party in Friend’s Hall with additional music by DJ Joe Mondi.  The name “baticum” is slang for a spontaneous […]

Artist Talk: CHiKA

Adler Theater

Electronic Artist CHiKA will discuss her work and Pascal Gallery Exhibition. Contact Professor LePore to participate in one of CHiKA's workshops. alepore@ramapo.edu

WORD Exhibit at HVCCA

HVCCA 1701 Main St, Peekskill, NY, United States

Drawing and Painting student Gina Scalza will be exhibiting her art as part of the exhibit WORD at the respected Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art.  Gina's work will be part of an exhibition that includes well established artists like Ann Hamilton, Robert Indiana, and Jeffrey Gibson, along with many emerging artists. Opening February 27th 5 […]

Guitar Master Class

BC 301

With Russ DeFilippis, EverJazz and Latin Cool Records Recording Artist   Russ DeFilippis, Guitarist, Recording Artist and assistant/associate of internationally acclaimed guitarist/vocalist, George Benson (“Breezin,” “This Masquerade,” “Give Me the Night,” and numerous other hits) will present a guitar master class that is also applicable and beneficial to all instrumentalists (vocalists included), song writers and […]

The Big Unknown: A Devised Theatre Workshop Production

School of Contemporary Arts Theater Program Productions Directed by Terra Vandergaw What happens when a group of Ramapo students, faculty, staff and alumni embark on a journey into the unknown territory of their collective creativity? Will sparks fly? Will buried dreams and magical stories be unearthed? Will courageous acts of splendor and grace collide with […]

Open Door Concert Series: Concerto and Serenades

York Room 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, United States

The first part of a three part concert series highlighting Russian music. We will have a chamber orchestra of 11 string players led by violinist Evelyn Estava performing three great works - Mozart's Little Night Music, Bach's f minor Keyboard Concerto and Tchaikovsky's Serenade for strings. This is the biggest instrumental ensemble yet to perform […]