BATBOY LIVES!!!

BATBOY LIVES!!! SEE THE MUSICAL AT CHAFFEY COLLEGE

On October 23, Chaffey College will release the “Batboy” for public viewing. This popular Off-Broadway musical proves the perfect Halloween-time theatre treat. Based on a story in the Weekly World News, Batboy: The Musical is a musical comedy/horror show about a half boy/half bat creature who is discovered in a cave near Hope Falls, West Virginia. Leading the cast are Luis A. Rodriquez as Batboy, Annie Curasi as Meredith, Elise Gould as Shelley, and James Ellis as Dr. Parker. With a strong ensemble playing multiple Townsfolk, set design by Paul Jacques, lighting design by Bill Mittler, costume design by Merrill Grady and Carrie Smith and direction by Christa Havenhill, this production proves solid as a cave rock. Shows run Oct. 23-Nov. 1 on the Chaffey College Campus. Tickets are $12 general and $10 students. A special Halloween performance and costume contest will be held on the 31st at 9:00pm. Call now to reserve your seats. (909) 652-6067 Box Office. This show is rated PG-13 for subject matter. Don’t miss the “Batboy.” Let him sink his fangs into your soul.

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Chaffey College Theatre Season 2008-2009

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Non-Obstructive

Chaffey's own Shari Wasson will be exhibiting her artwork in Non-Obstructive, a group painting show and video installation at the Irvine Fine Arts Center September 28-November 1, 2008. The artists reception will be on Sunday, September 28, 4-6 pm.


Shari Wasson is an adjunct professor of art at Chaffey College.

Student Invitational Informational Workshop

What is SI and how do you apply?
Monday, September 22,
12:30-2:00 p.m.,
Wignall Museum
This workshop is presented by the Chaffey College Art Department with support from the Wignall Museum. Find out what the process is to apply for the 32nd Annual Student Invitational Exhibition, a competitive student exhibition that features the best and brightest with in the Art, Digital Media and Photo Departments. This informational workshop is perfect for students interested in applying for the program anytime with in the next few years.

Chinatown Gallery Tour

Join Project_210 on Saturday, September 20th for Quinton Bemiller's Fall Gallery Tour in Chinatown!

Schedule:
10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Dim Sum at CBS Seafood
700 N. Spring St. (at Ord St.)
L.A. CA 90012
213.617.2323
Note: Park in any pay-lot for the whole day (not restaurant lot!)

12:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Gallery Tour
Meet at Jancar Gallery at 12:15 p.m.
961 Chung King Rd. (Pedestrian street west of Hill St.)
L.A. CA 90012
213.384.8077

You will receive a hard-copy of the itinerary in person. The cost of the tour is $15, cash only please. Guests welcome- there is no space limit and no RVSP required. If you must join the tour late, call Quinton's cell: 626.590.5584.

This will be a COMPLETE tour of Chinatown art galleries, including newly opened and relocated galleries. As you may know, Chinatown galleries began emerging in the early 1990's and today the area continues to be a vital part of contemporary art, not only in Los Angeles, but internationally.

Quinton Bemiller is an adjunct professor of art and art history at Chaffey College.

Lecture, Performance and BBQ

Three events on September 15, 2008

Erasing the FEAR of American Minstrelsy.
12:30-2:00 PM, Wargin Hall room 142.
This 1 hour lecture on Erasing the FEAR of American Minstrelsy will use actual photos, footage and sound bites from real historical performances to explore the history and legacy of American minstrelsy. This lecture will provide a platform for dialogue about critical issues surrounding race and is a perfect preparation for the performance of The Dance, giving visitors the opportunity to confront this atrocity in our American history together.

Free BBQ Dinner from Up 'N Smoke
5:00-7:00 PM in the Wignall patio.
Sponsored by the Associated Students of Chaffey College

The Dance: The History of American Minstrelsy.
7:00 – 9:00 PM, Chaffey College Theater.
The Dance condenses 100-years of minstrelsy history and explorations of the lingering perceptions that exist today into a one-hour performance which won the 2007 NAACP award for “Best Playwright” and has the support of Mark Steven Greenfield, Harry Belefonte, KCET and others.

The Wignall Museum presentation of this lecture and performance have been graciously supported by Chaffey College’s AMAN/AWOMAN, BFSA, Human Resources, Language Arts, the President’s Office, and the School of Visual, Performing & Communication Arts.

Students Plan a Trip to the Getty

Art History Professor John Machado will be accompanying the Associated Students of Chaffey College on a bus trip to the J. Paul Getty Museum of Art at the Getty Center in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 25. The chartered bus is being sponsored by the ASCC and funded by the college service fee. Seats are limited, so students need to reserve a seat on the bus now at the Student Activities office in Campus Center East. This trip is free to all Chaffey College students who have paid the college service fee. Students need to bring their tuition payment printout and ID when reserving a seat.

This will be a great educational opportunity for students. Museum visits provide unique experiences and change the dynamics of the learning environment, which is conducive to different learning styles. The direct museum experience stimulates the senses for heightened perception, sharpens critical thinking skills, and increases retention. It can also promote self-directed education and be a vehicle for building tolerance. It provides an avenue for students to see the material as part of their lives and identify how it informs contemporary life.

View a poster for this event and find out about more student sponsored art events at www.ChaffeyArt.org.

The Jazz Singer

Wednesday, September 10, 12:30-2:00 PM
Wignall Museum Project Space

Join Broadcasting & Cinema Professor Daniel Jacobo to watch this historic 1927 film. The first feature film to utilize Synchronous Sound, The Jazz Singer tells the story of Jakie Rabinowitz who goes into show business over his father's objections. Nominated for two Academy Awards, The Jazz Singer includes scenes in which Al Jolson performs in blackface, which fell out of favor as a theatrical act in the early 20th century. A discussion about the film will take place after the screening.

The event is free and light refreshments will be provided by the Chaffey Art Organization (CAO).

The Dance: The History of American Minstrelsy

THE DANCE: THE HISTORY OF AMERICAN MINSTRELSY performance and lecture at Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga, CA - Chaffey College and the Wignall Museum are pleased to present The Dance: The History of American Minstrelsy, a free performance featuring Aaron White and Jason Christophe White of In Tha Cut Productions (www.seethedance.com). This special performance is presented in conjunction with the concurrent exhibitions at the Wignall Museum, Mammygraphs, featuring work by Los Angeles-based artist Mark Steven Greenfield and Trick Baby with Minneapolis-based artist Ernest Arthur Bryant III.

The Dance condenses 100-years of minstrelsy history and explorations of the lingering perceptions that exist today into a one-hour performance which won the 2007 NAACP award for “Best Playwright” and has the support of Mark Steven Greenfield, Harry Belefonte, KCET and others.

The Dance will be performed on Monday, September 15, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., in the Chaffey College Theatre. This performance is free and open to the public, although seating is limited.

Aaron White and Jason Christophe White will also present a lecture that same day, Monday, September 15, 12:30-2:00 p.m. This 1 hour lecture on Erasing the FEAR of American Minstrelsy will use actual photos, footage and sound bites from real historical performances to explore the history and legacy of American minstrelsy. This lecture will provide a platform for dialogue about critical issues surrounding race and is a perfect preparation for the performance of The Dance, giving visitors the opportunity to confront this atrocity in our American history together.

These events have been graciously supported by Chaffey College’s AMAN/AWOMAN, BFSA, Human Resources, Language Arts, the President’s Office and VPCA.

The Wignall Museum is an important part of the educational programs and mission of Chaffey College. Some artworks in the exhibitions on display are of a mature nature. Parents are strongly encouraged to view the show prior to sharing with children.

LOCATION: Chaffey College Theater and Wignall Museum at Chaffey College, 5885 Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737-3002. Admission is free. Park in the North Parking Lot, permits can be purchased at vending machines for $2. Parking is free during museum receptions and special events.

EVENT INFO: For more information about the Wignall Museum exhibitions and programming, please see www.chaffey.edu/wignall or call (909) 652 – 6492.

Mammut Magazine: Leave the Land Alone

The first issue, named “Leave the Land Alone,” is out now and available through http://mammutmagazine.org

Mammut is a biannual magazine dedicated to exploring all forms of creative production that have a relationship with nature, landscape and environmentalism. Featuring scholarly investigations, reports on current discussions and debates, and artist’s projects, Mammut is a sourcebook for readers seeking to understand the intersection of art and nature.

Contributors for issue #1:
Andrew Berardini, Colleen Corcoran, Josué Cruz, Manya Fox, Eben Goff, Maegan Hill-Caroll, Natalia Jaster, Matthias Merkel Hess, Caroline Oh, Joseph Prichard, Isaac Resnikoff and Lisa Tucker.
Cover design by Gretchen Nash.

The magazine is also included in this year’s GLAMFA (Greater LA Master of Fine Arts Exhibition) at CSU Long Beach. The show runs from Aug 25–Sep 10. The opening is Sunday, Sep 7 from 4–9 pm. http://greaterlamfa.com

Best greetings, Roman Jaster
roman@romanjaster.com
http://www.romanjaster.com

Roman Jaster is an adjunct professor of Digital Media at Chaffey College.