"Live Mixing and Introduction to Deejaying with Eric Otero"
October 25, 2023 | FAIC Concert Hall
Eric Otero will explain and demonstrate the program Rekordbox, the industy standard for mixing software and how it is used in the daily creative process. As part of the presentation, Eric will give a tutorial of the program as well as a live performance using the software.
Contact: Christine Echols, echolsc@easternct.edu/ Anthony Cornicello, cornicelloa@easternct.edu
“A 65-year History of Pop Music in Eastern Connecticut"
November 1, 2023 | Student Center Theatre
Bruce John will present in stories and songs his role in the music of Eastern Connecticut during the last 6 decades. He will begin his history with Willimantic Rock and Roll in the 1950s, Hootenannies in the 1960's, the Shaboo and the many musical acts they showcased in the 1970s, the Eagleville's Kidsville Kuckoo Revue in the 1980s, and in the 1990s to now, playing music and doing good as a fund-raiser for the Covenant Soup Kitchen, No-Freeze Shelter, WAIM, and many other agencies who have asked for his help. With his wife Therese, he founded the Bread Box Folk Theater in Willimantic in 2009. Bruce will be accompanied by Peggy Harvey from the Music Vault - 100 Years of Hits.
Contact: David Stoloff, stoloffd@easternct.edu
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“Migrant Stories En Route to the U.S. - Mexico Border"
November 8, 2023 | Student Center Theatre
Madeline Baird will discuss reserach and share photos based on extensive experience interviewing migrants (in Panama and Mexico) about their experiences en route to the U.S.-Mexico border. Many have crossed the treacherous Darién Gap. She will discuss the health and psychosocial consequences for irregular migrants and their experiences navigating illegality, violence and other human rights protections.
Contact: Mary Kenny, kennym@easternct.edu
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“Triumphs and challenges of building a strong local network in Eastern Connecticut"
December 6, 2023 | Student Center Theatre
Sydney Clements, director of the Windham Community Food Network (WCFN), will discuss the food justice non-profit made up of diverse community members, farmers, and businesses, who work together to promote access to healthy food, generate economic opportunites, and promote diverse communtity participation in problem-solving.
Contact: Patricia Szczys, szczysp@easternct.edu