GALLERY EXHIBITION: "Double Vision: A Collaborative Experience" Curated by Ted Mikulski
When: September 11 - October 27
Where: Brother Kenneth Chapman Gallery Iona College Arts Center
Admission: free admission

Opening Reception: Sunday, September 11, 1:00 - 3:00 pm ***Special Gallery Hours, Saturday and Sunday, September 24 and 25, 12:30 - 5:30. On Saturday, September 24, Curator and Artist Ted Mikulski will be on hand to discuss the exhibition and facilitate a public collaborative piece of artwork.

The idea is simple: 10 artists from New York and New England each begin two works of art in any media. The works are then handed off and finished by another one of the artists. The results? Come and see!

OPERA PERFORMANCE: "The Three Tenors"
When: Sunday, September 18 // 3:00 pm
Where: Christopher J. Murphy Auditorium
Admission: Admission: $20 general; $18 senior citizens/students free to the Iona College Community

call (914) 576-1617 or (914) 576-0365 for reservations

This exciting concert will feature enduring operatic favorites sung by three engaging young tenors. Sure to delight the most seasoned opera lover, the wide appeal of the material will provide a wonderful introduction to the opera lover-to-be!

CLASSICAL MUSIC: Music Amici: "A Living Tribute: Music from Jewish Heritage"
When: Sunday, September 25th 5:00 pm
Where: The Christopher J. Murphy Auditorium
Admission: Admission: $5.00

This extraordinary chamber ensemble presents a program of music influenced by the Jewish Heritage. Featuring works for piano, clarinet and strings, the group will perform chamber music by Sergei Prokofiev, Max Bruch, Dmitri Shostakovitch and Alexander Krein as well as music that represents composers who were victims of the camps during the tragic era of the Holocaust.

DANCE CONCERT: Paul Taylor II Dance Company
When: Tuesday, September 27, 5:00 pm
Where: The Christopher J. Murphy Auditorium
Admission: Admission: $5.00

Co-sponsored by the Department of Fine and Performing Arts

The PT2 Dance Company, a group of 6 dancers who combine "fearlessness and skill" will perform and interpret excerpts from the work of world-renowned modern dance choreographer, Paul Taylor. In a lecture demonstration, the audience will experience how Taylor's dances may be inspired by pure movement, or they may procide commentary on social or political events. The works will be introduced by the company director, who will describe its significance.

JAZZ CONCERT "Harvie S Power Band"
When: Thursday, October 6 // 5:00 pm
Where: Christopher J. Murphy Auditorium
Admission: Admission: $5.00

Internationally known bass player and composer Harvie S, playing with his power trio, will perform a dynamic concert of Latin, Jazz and Funk based music. Original compositions and standards will keep you rocking in your seats and dancing in the aisles!

MUSIC WORKSHOP PERFORMANCE: Compose Yourself II(New Lyrics and Music from Iona)
When: Tuesday, October 18, noon and 8:00 pm
Where: Brother Kenneth Chapman Gallery
Admission: free admission

refreshments will be provided

Members of the Iona community, including contributors to Kaleidoscope and various campus musicians, collaborate on original music and poetry in a workshop performance showcase. The exhibition on view "Double Vision: A Collaborative Experience" will provide the backdrop and theme for the musical works. Refreshments will be served!

THEATRE PERFORMANCE: "The Matchmaker", by Thorton Wilder, presented by the Iona Players
When: Thursday - Sunday, October 27 & 28, 8:00 pm, October 29 & 30, 3:00 pm
Where: Doorley Auditorium
Admission: Admission: $10.00 general, $5.00 students and employees with ID.

Co-sponsored by the Office of Student Development. For tickets call (914)633-2360

In 1938 Thorton Wilder wrote this comedy which features Dolly Levi, the matchmaker who helps a local merchant, Horace Vandergelder find a new wife. Sound familiar? This play was the inspiration for the wildly successful musical comedy "Hello Dolly!"

GALLERY EXHIBITION: Every 69 Seconds: Memories of Alzheimer's
When: November 1 - December 1
Where: Brother Kenneth Chapman Gallery Iona College Arts Center
Admission: free admission

Opening Reception: Sunday, November 6, 1:00 - 3:00 pm

An estimated 5.4 million people in the United States live with this disease. Every 69 seconds, someone is diagnosed. This exhibition, a photo essay by Michele Muir, features black and white photos and memories of the lives of people living with the disease. November is National Alzheimer's Disease month.

CLASSICAL MUSIC: The Westchester Chamber Symphony
When: Saturday, November 12, 8:00 pm
Where: The Christopher J. Murphy Auditorium
Admission: $50 general; $40 senior citizens: free to the Iona College community

The WCS, led by founder and Artistic Director Barry Charles Hoffman, presents a program of works by Mahler, Symphony No. 5 in C sharp minor (Adagietto); Shostakovich, Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 35 in C minor, Adam Kent, pianist; and Janacek, Idylla.

THEATRE PERFORMANCE: "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" by Martin McDonagh presented by the Iona College Theatre Ensemble
When: Thursday - Sunday, November 17 & 18 7:00 pm November 19 & 20 1:00 pm
Where: Doorley Auditorium
Admission: $10 general, $5.00 Iona faculty, staff and students

Directed by Professor Thomas Donnarumma Co-sponsored by the Theatre Program of the Department of Fine and Performing Arts

Set in the mountains of Connemara, County Galway, the production tells the tale of Maureen Folan, a plain and lonely woman, and Mag, her manipulative aging mother, whose interference in Maureen's first and possibly final chance of a loving relationship sets in motion a train of events that leads inexorably towards the play's riveting denouement.

MUSIC/SPIRIT "Remembering the Light" Sacred Songs from the World's Spiritual Traditions
When: Thursday, December 1, 7:00 pm
Where: Ferdinand E. Arrigoni Center, Mayflower Avenue
Admission: Admission: $20

Co-sponsored by the Office of Student Development and the Driscoll Professorship in Jewish/Catholic Studies

As the dark days lengthen, many sacred traditions conjure the light by intoning ancient and contemporary expressions of mystical song. This evening of sacred music from the great spiritual traditions gathers a consort of Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Hindu and Buddhist singers and musicians in a memorial concert to honor the Interfaith Legacy of Brother John Gerald Driscoll, Iona's sixth president.

CLASSICAL MUSIC: The Westchester Chamber Symphony
When: Saturday, December 10, 8:00 pm
Where: The Christopher J. Murphy Auditorium
Admission: %50 general, $40 senior citizens; free to the Iona College Community

The Symphony presents an all-Baroque program with the music of J.S. Bach, Gluck and Handel including Water Music, Suite No. 1 in F major. Donald Groves, tenor soloist.

GALLERY EXHIBITION "Street Legal - Gratiffyti: Seslow & Borbay on Canvas"
When: January 22 - February 23
Where: The Brother Kenneth Chapman Gallery Iona College Arts Center
Admission: free admission

Opening Reception: Sunday, January 22, 1:00- 3:00 pm Meet the artist Gallery Tour: Thursday, February 16, 6:30 pm

A notion verses the actuality of street art - two varying concepts, yet one in the same. By way of color, collage, composition and explosive impressionism; artists Borbay and Ryan Seslow delve into the pulse of "Gotham", on canvas, on board, off the tax payers ledger. This exhibition biopsies the street art experience, with no mention of the inside, or outside, of a box.

CLASSICAL MUSIC: Westchester Chamber Symphony
When: Saturday, February 4, 7:00 pm
Where: Christopher J. Murphy Auditorium
Admission: $50 general; $40 senior citizens; free to Iona College community.

This concert includes works by W.A. Mozart, La Finta Giardiniera, K. 196 (Overture) and Concerto No. 7 in F major, K. 242 for Three Pianos (The WCS will perform Mozart's own arrangement of this concerto for two pianos with pianists Alon Goldstein and Lucille Chung. Also, Composers of the Future, 10 children's pieces premiered from WCS collaboration with New Rochelle Songcatchers, and Saint Saens' Carnival of the Animals, Robert Sherman, narrator.

THEATRE PERFORMANCE: The Drowsy Chaperone, presented by The Iona Players
When: Saturday, February 25, 8:00 pm, Sunday, February 26, 3:00 pm, Thursday - Saturday, March 1,2,3, 8:00 pm.
Where: Doorley Auditorium
Admission: $10 general, $5.00 Iona community

Co-sponsored by the Office of Student Development

The Drowsy Chaperone pays tribute to the Jazz-age shows of the 1920s and the power of those shows held to transport us into a dazzling fantasy and to lift our spirits in times of sadness. It boldy addresses a great unspoken desire in all of our hearts; to be entertained. It all begins when a die-hard musical-theater fan plays his favorite cast album on his turntable, and the musical literally bursts to life in his living room, telling the rambunctious tale of a brazen Broadway starlet trying to find, and keep her true love.

GALLERY EXHIBITION: "Women's Work: A Celebration of Poetry and Visual Art"
When: March 1 - April 4
Where: Brother Kenneth Chapman Gallery Iona College Arts Center
Admission: free admission

Opening Reception: Sunday, March 4, 1:00 - 3:00 Meet the Artist Gallery Tour/Poetry Reading: Thursday, March 29, 6:30 pm

Six interdisciplinary Artists/Poets share their visions and inspirations through poetry, collage, painting, mixed media, photography, video and ceramic tile.

CLASSICAL MUSIC: "Herstory: Chamber Music"
When: Thursday, March 22, 5:00 pm
Where: Christopher J. Murphy Auditorium
Admission: Admission: $5.00

"Herstory" is a chamber music concert focusing on music by women composers performed by women. The Bergen Chamber Musicians celebrate the achievements of women in music throughout history in honor of Women's History Month. The concert will feature the music of Princess Amalia of Prussia, Cecile Chaminade and a few surprises! Carol Shansky, flutist, will be joined by musicians on marimba, French horn and piano.

THEATRE PERFORMANCE: "Antigone" by Jean Anouilh, presented by the Iona College Theatre Ensemble
When: Thursday - Sunday, April 19 & 20, 7:00 pm April 21 and 22, 1:00 pm
Where: Romita Auditorium in Ryan Library
Admission: $10 general, $5 faculty, staff and students

Co-sponsored by the Theatre Program of the Department of Fine and Performing Arts Directed by Professor Thomas Donnarumma

A modern version of the classic Greek tale of the daughter of Oedipus and her rebellion against King Creon and the city of Thebes.

GALLERY EXHIBITION: Accumulation 2012: The Student Exhibition
When: Monday, April 23 - Thursday, May 3 Gala Reception: Thursday, May 3, noon - 4:00 pm
Where: Brother Kenneth Chapman Gallery Iona College Arts Center
Admission: free

Come celebrate the artistic talents of the Iona student body! The gala reception will feature student artwork and encore performances by student performances that took place throughout the year.

DANCE PERFORMANCE: "New works: twenty twelve" presented by the Iona College Dance Ensemble.
When: Thursday, April 26 5:00 pm
Where: Christopher J. Murphy Auditorium
Admission: Admission: $5.00

Co-sponsored by the Dance Program of the Fine and Performing Arts Department.Curated and Directed by Professor Catherine Mapp

The Iona Dance Ensemble performs new choreography by Dance Program faculty Catherine Mapp and Catherine Tharin. The dance concert features students in the Fine and Performing Arts Department Dance Program and guest artists from the New York City contemporary dance scene.

ROCK GOSPEL MUSIC: "Heritage Fest"
When: Saturday, April 28, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Where: Robert V. LaPenta Student Union Square Parking Lot (rain location: Thomas J. Burke Lounge, Spellman Hall)
Admission: free

Co-sponsored by the Center for Campus Ministries, the Office of Mission Integration, and the Office of Student Development.

Internationally recognized band of musicians will bring their original music to this outdoor concert and barbeque helping to celebrate the heritage of Iona's Christian Brothers. The best of Campus Ministries' Coffee House stduent performers and alums will be spotlighted on stage and backed up by the band!

CLASSICAL MUSIC: Westchester Chamber Symphony
When: Saturday, May 5, 8:00 pm
Where: The Christopher J. Murphy Auditorium
Admission: Admission: $50 general; $40 senior citizens; free to the Iona College community

An all-Mendelssohn program including A Midsummernight's Dream (Scherzo), Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64, Elmar Oliveira, violinist, and Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 90 (The Italian).