Friday, September 15, 2000

The Nields play Wells

The Nields are coming to Wells College. Increasingly popular among the college crowd, The Nields will perform their special blend of rock-folk in the Sommer Student Center on Friday, September 15 at 8:00 pm. The concert is free and open to the public.

This five-piece rock band with a heart has carved out a singular style that combines pop, folk, classic rock, and alternative with a taste of the Beatles. Their newest CD, "If You Lived Here You'd Be Home Now," was released in March 2000 to rave reviews.

The Nields are inspiring musicians and storytellers, and there is no denying their folk roots. Woody Guthrie is blended with the Beatles, with a little Janis Joplin, Alanis Morissette, and Hank Williams mixed in. Combining diverse elements from pop, rock, and folk, the group writes contagiously catchy and quirky tunes. Together with a tireless tour schedule, a quarterly newsletter that reaches over 20,000 fans, and a creative website [www.nields.com], their music has earned the group a devoted following across the United States and Canada.

The Washington Post describes The Nields as "one of the smartest, catchiest, alterna-pop bands around right now" the Massachusetts quintet boasts the spiky attitude of Alanis Morissette, the catchy hooks of Lisa Loeb, and the jangly folk-pop harmonies of the Bangles."

Thursday, September 21, 2000

Guest Host of NBC's Later will perform comedy at Wells

Kick back and laugh when comedienne Lynne Koplitz comes to Wells College this month. Koplitz will take the stage in the Sommer Student Center on Thursday, September 21 at 8:00 pm. The show is free and open to the public.

Inspired to lavish living room performances at a young age, Koplitz attended Troy State University in Alabama before moving to Knoxville, where she performed with a regional theatre group. In the late 1980s, the Big Apple was calling, so with big hair and big dreams, Koplitz moved to New York to await her big break.

After seven months, Koplitz started her own cable-access cooking show, which landed her a spot on national television. From there, she wandered into open mike, where she told funny stories about her mentally handicapped cat. She never looked back. She began performing at clubs all over Manhattan, and, in 1999, she was featured at the Montreal Comedy Festival where NBC quickly signed her a deal. Koplitz is now a guest host on NBC's late night talk show Later.

Friday and Saturday, September 29 and 30

Return to Chonodote: Native American cultural festival at Peachtown returns to Wells College

Art as a bridge, an educator, a peacemaker is the theme of this year's Native American festival scheduled for Friday and Saturday, September 29 and 30 at Wells College. The public is welcome to enjoy this free celebration of Native American culture. Festival events will be held on the Route 90 ballfield just south of the Wells College campus, or in the Sommer Student Center in case of inclement weather.

"Chonodote" refers to the native village, located in what is now the village of Aurora, that was burned by American troops under the command of Colonel William Butler on September 25, 1779, as part the Clinton-Sullivan march through the Finger Lakes region following the Revolutionary War. This campaign contributed significantly to the demise of the Iroquois.

The festival will kick off Friday morning when students from local school districts arrive for Education Day, designed specifically to introduce youth to Native American culture and heritage. Educational displays and cultural exhibits will include Russell Smith's dance group, the mystical sounds of Dan Hill's flute, indigenous cuisine, and storytelling. The Young Spirit Dancers from the Ganondagan historical site in Victor, New York will be performing at 7:00 pm in the Sommer Center.

On Saturday, the festivities begin at 10:00 am with a traditional opening and welcome by Clayton Logan of the Seneca Nation. Activities include Bill Crouse and the Allegheny River Dancers, an art exhibit by artist Tom Huff, the Thunder Lizard Singers, and assorted vendors and displays. A Smoke Dance competition will take place at 5:30. This special event will include Native Americans from several New York nations. The outdoor festivities end at 6:30 pm.

Return to Chonodote is sponsored by Wells College with the support of SHARE (Strengthening Haudenosaunee American Relations Through Education), friends at the Onondaga Nation and Cayuga Nation, Ithaca College Anthropology Department, Ithaca College Native Students Association, and members of the local community. For more information on the Native American festival at Wells College, please call 315-364-3206.

Saturday, September 30

Homegirls on the Prowl to be presented at Wells

Young love with tragic consequences is gracefully woven into the modern prose and poetry of Homegirls on the Prowl, a Latina coming-of-age story to be presented at Wells College on Saturday, September 30. Sponsored by the Wells Arts & Lectures Committee, the performance will begin at 8:00 pm in Barler Hall, and is free and open to the public.

Presented in conjunction with Latino Heritage Month, Homegirls on the Prowl is a daring play that showcases seven young Latinas who are coming to terms with the violent death of one of their closest friends at the hands of her teenage lover. Uplifting and powerful, the play chronicles the steps each character takes to healing.

Written by Cyn Cañel Rossi and directed by Yvette Tomlinson, Homegirls is presented by the Perlman Arts Circum Arts (PACA) group of New York City. "I've worked hard in developing the piece to ensure that this play is a passionate expression and celebration of young Latina women," says Rossi.

Homegirls on the Prowl is the poetic journey of ordinary girls with extraordinary voices - raw, edgy, impassioned, and riveting. Don't miss it! For more information, please call 315-364-3330.

Wednesday, September 6 - Friday, September 29

Works of Caren Canier on exhibit at Wells

The paintings of Caren Canier will be the opening exhibition at Wells College this fall. A reception in honor of the artist will be held on Wednesday, September 6 at 7:00 pm in the String Room Gallery. The show is free and open to the public.

Ms. Canier is a professor of visual design and painting at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. She holds her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Cornell University and her Master of Fine Arts from Boston University. Canier has won numerous awards for her work including the Pollack/Krasner Foundation Grant, the Ingram Merrill Foundation Grant, two Artist's Fellowships from the New York Foundation for the Arts, and the Rome Prize Fellowship from the American Academy in Rome.

Canier's paintings depict a strong Greco-Roman influence drawn from her studies in Italy. Her work combines collage with paint, resulting in highly textural finished paintings that reveal traces of the many layers that constitute their making.

Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Wednesday nights 7:00 - 9:00 pm; and Saturday and Sunday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm.

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