STUDENT LIFE ARTS AND THEATER Art Gallery
Helen S. Smith Gallery Holman Library, 1st Floor (253) 833-9111, ext. 4766 The college proudly features the Helen S. Smith Gallery on the main floor of the Holman Library. Art exhibits presented throughout the year are free. Typically, there are seven exhibitions each year featuring art from professional Northwest artists, faculty, and Green River students. The annual Student Art Exhibition has become a campus favorite, featuring art from students at all skill levels and in all media.
Artist and Speakers Series
Lindbloom Student Center (LC), Room 204 (253) 833-9111, ext. 6024 The Artist and Speakers Series has been engaging both the campus and surrounding community for over 30 years. Student Life has successfully hosted a diverse collection of lecturers and entertainers each year. In the past, Green River has hosted Dr. Maya Angelou, Jane Goodall, Carl Sagan, Sherman Alexie and Dr. Cornel West. Tickets and information about the series are available in the Student Life office.
Green River Jazz Voices
Performing Arts Center, Room 136 (253) 833-9111, ext. 4220 Green River Jazz Voices is Green River’s premier vocal ensemble, consisting of 16 auditioned singers backed by a three-piece combo and utilizing a full sound system.
The group performs at college events, local and regional jazz festivals, area schools and performances, as hired, throughout the school year. Their repertoire includes unique arrangements of jazz standards, blues, funk and Latin jazz as well as new treatments of familiar popular songs. Jazz Voices performs under the direction of Kelly Eisenhour.
Heavier Than Air Family Theatre Company
Lindbloom Student Center (LC), Room 204 (253) 833-9111 Tickets and Information, ext. 2400 Theater, ext. 4966 The Heavier Than Air Family Theatre Company is a resident children’s community theater group sponsored by the Associated Students of Green River Community College and the Green River Community College Foundation. Participation is open to all students and adult members of the community. Auditions for actors are held on the first Tuesday and Thursday of each quarter in the Performing Arts Center. Auditions for children are limited to participants of the HTA summer program. Rehearsals are from 7 to 9 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays during fall, winter and spring quarter. Performance tickets are available at extension 2400; for theatre information dial extension 4966 or visit heavierthanair.com.
Volunteer Services Program (253) 833-9111, ext. 3330
Both students and community volunteers are utilized throughout the college in positions that include student tutors, math tutors, science lab assistants, readers for court reporting, computer assistance, ceramic class assistance and office help. The hours are flexible and the experiences are rewarding.
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