June 2013
June 1 - John C. Wells Planetarium Shows
2:30 p.m. ("Two Small Pieces of Glass") and 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. ("IBEX")
Miller Hall
The planetarium offers shows for the public, with seating beginning 10 minutes before show time on a first-come, first-seated basis; the first show is geared toward families with young children while the second and third shows appeal to older children and adults; each show is followed by a 25-minute "star talk" that provides visitors with updates about the night sky, including constellations, planets and any comets that might be visible; for more information, including program descriptions, check http://www.jmu.edu/planetarium/index.shtml; free.
June 8 - John C. Wells Planetarium Shows
2:30 p.m. ("Two Small Pieces of Glass") and 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. ("IBEX")
Miller Hall
The planetarium offers shows for the public, with seating beginning 10 minutes before show time on a first-come, first-seated basis; the first show is geared toward families with young children while the second and third shows appeal to older children and adults; each show is followed by a 25-minute "star talk" that provides visitors with updates about the night sky, including constellations, planets and any comets that might be visible; for more information, including program descriptions, check http://www.jmu.edu/planetarium/index.shtml; free.
June 9 - Concerts on the Lawn Series
7 p.m.
JMU
Sculpture Garden located between the Music Building and Duke Hall (Rain
location: Memorial Hall Auditorium)
Just Jazzin', a 20-member ensemble that plays big band and contemporary swing and Latin tunes, has played at concerts, dances and benefits in the Central Virginia area. The band also performs with college and high-school jazz ensembles, and gives master classes to young jazz musicians throughout the Shenandoah Valley. Directed by Tom McKenzie, Just Jazzin’ features vocal soloists Charles Barone and Kelly Harris. Just Jazzin’ is joined by Valley Jazz, a “senior” jazz band under the direction of Keith Hoodock.
Audience members are encouraged to bring picnic dinners and lawn chairs to the concerts. Parking is available between Duke Hall and Miller Hall, between the Forbes Center and Anthony-Seeger, and in the Warsaw Parking Deck. Sponsored by the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Free.
June 11 - Summer Children's Art Workshop
June 11-13
10 a.m.-noon or 1-3 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum
Children will learn summer trees and flowers of the arboretum. The workshop offers education on plant identification and basic botanical drawing. Materials included in a $35 fee. For more information, check http://www.jmu.edu/arboretum.
June 11 - Storytime in the Understory
11 a.m.-noon
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum
Children will develop an understanding of the importance of nature from children’s literature selections. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs and a brown-bag picnic lunch for after storytime. For more information, check http://www.jmu.edu/arboretum.
June 15 - John C. Wells Planetarium Shows
2:30 p.m. ("Two Small Pieces of Glass") and 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. ("IBEX")
Miller Hall
The planetarium offers shows for the public, with seating beginning 10 minutes before show time on a first-come, first-seated basis; the first show is geared toward families with young children while the second and third shows appeal to older children and adults; each show is followed by a 25-minute "star talk" that provides visitors with updates about the night sky, including constellations, planets and any comets that might be visible; for more information, including program descriptions, check http://www.jmu.edu/planetarium/index.shtml; free.
June 16 - Concerts on the Lawn Series
7 p.m.
JMU
Sculpture Garden located between the Music Building and Duke Hall (Rain
location: Memorial Hall Auditorium)
Harrisonburg-Rockingham Concert Band, under the direction of Keith Hoodock, traditionally performs concert-in-the-park repertoire with marches, overtures and Broadway musicals. This year’s performance will feature Broadway tunes, movie music, Americana music and Sousa marches. The band traces its lineage to the late 19th century; it took the form of a modern-day concert band in 1983.
Audience members are encouraged to bring picnic dinners and lawn chairs to the concerts. Parking is available between Duke Hall and Miller Hall, between the Forbes Center and Anthony-Seeger, and in the Warsaw Parking Deck. Sponsored by the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Free.
June 19 - Summer Brown-Bag Lunch Lecture Series
Noon-1 p.m.
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum
Pavilion
“Easy and Economical Vertical Gardening” with Lee Norford of Lowes Garden Center. Learn how to use common old or new stuff like pallets and rain gutters to put the vertical spaces in your garden to work. Grow flowers or seasonal plants like spring greens and lettuce or strawberries from wall mounted, strung or suspended rain gutters. For more information, check http://www.jmu.edu/arboretum. Free.
June 21 - Summer Strawberry Full Moon Carriage Rides
7-10 p.m.
Leaving from the Frances Plecker Education Center, Edith J.
Carrier Arboretum
Enjoy being drawn through the woodlands of the arboretum by beautiful Belgium and Percheron teams of horses and an experienced coachman on a warm summer night in a romantic convertible carriage. For more information, check http://www.jmu.edu/arboretum.
June 22 - John C. Wells Planetarium Shows
2:30 p.m. ("Two Small Pieces of Glass") and 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. ("IBEX")
Miller Hall
The planetarium offers shows for the public, with seating beginning 10 minutes before show time on a first-come, first-seated basis; the first show is geared toward families with young children while the second and third shows appeal to older children and adults; each show is followed by a 25-minute "star talk" that provides visitors with updates about the night sky, including constellations, planets and any comets that might be visible; for more information, including program descriptions, check http://www.jmu.edu/planetarium/index.shtml; free.
June 22 - Solstice Under the Stars
7-10 p.m.
Ernst Terrace, Edith J. Carrier Arboretum
Reserve to enjoy displayed hors d’oeuvres, live music performed by Heat of the Night, dancing and fine wine. For more information, check http://www.jmu.edu/arboretum.
June 23 - Concerts on the Lawn Series
7 p.m.
JMU
Sculpture Garden located between the Music Building and Duke Hall (Rain
location: Memorial Hall Auditorium)
A perennial favorite, The 29th Army Band returns to play patriotic and popular music. Chief Warrant Officer Donald Carson conducts the band. Established in 1917, the 29th has supported the troops fighting in World Wars I and II, Bosnia and Iraq. Based in Petersburg, Va., the band has performed moral-building concerts and provided ceremonial backgrounds for funerals, changes of command and community concerts.
Audience members are encouraged to bring picnic dinners and lawn chairs to the concerts. Parking is available between Duke Hall and Miller Hall, between the Forbes Center and Anthony-Seeger, and in the Warsaw Parking Deck. Sponsored by the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Free.
June 26 - Summer Brown-Bag Lunch Lecture Series
Noon-1 p.m.
Edith
J. Carrier Arboretum Pavilion
“Living Patios, Paths and Bird Baths” with Jennifer Rucinski, Mast Landscape Group landscape designer. Learn how to use moss and lichens in shade gardens. For more information, check http://www.jmu.edu/arboretum. Free.
June 29 - John C. Wells Planetarium Shows
2:30 p.m. ("Two Small Pieces of Glass") and 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. ("IBEX")
Miller Hall
The planetarium offers shows for the public, with seating beginning 10 minutes before show time on a first-come, first-seated basis; the first show is geared toward families with young children while the second and third shows appeal to older children and adults; each show is followed by a 25-minute "star talk" that provides visitors with updates about the night sky, including constellations, planets and any comets that might be visible; for more information, including program descriptions, check http://www.jmu.edu/planetarium/index.shtml; free.
