Fairfield University Center for Arts & Minds | Jan - Aug 2026

Kaitlan Collins Jan. 25

Eddie Glaude Jr. Feb. 11

Philip I. Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum An Evening With Ken Burns in Conversation With CNN’s John Berman Feb. 3

JAN – AUG 2026

For Which It Stands Jan. 23 – July 25, 2026

David Brooks March 29

WELCOME

Dear Friends, As President of Fairfield University, it is a pleasure to invite you—our neighbors, partners, and friends —to join us as guests for our extraordinary Spring 2026 Arts & Minds season of performances, conversations, and experiences.

Each program highlighted in these pages reflects Fairfield’s commitment to serving as a center of intellectual and cultural enrichment for our region and beyond. Rooted in our Jesuit and Catholic educational tradition— one that spans over five centuries— we recognize the arts as a vital source of inspiration, reflection, and human flourishing. In this spirit, we are called to explore the dignity of the human person and deepen our understanding of one another. We are grateful to undertake this work in partnership with our community.

This spring, continuing our yearlong America250: The Promise and Paradox events, we are proud to welcome a remarkable group of artists and thinkers whose voices will help us reflect on our shared history and collective future.

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From the insightful social commentator and journalist David Brooks, to the acclaimed documentary filmmaker Ken Burns, to the visionary academic and autism advocate Temple Grandin, PhD, to dynamic performances from BodyTraffic Dance Ensemble and the world-renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Ensemble, these programs invite audiences to engage thoughtfully, reflect on our shared history, and explore the cultural and civic dimensions of our nation and community.

Aligned with national, state, and local commemorations of America’s 250th anniversary, Fairfield’s offerings are more than a season of performances—they offer opportunities to gain insight into our history and the forces that shape our society.

We are grateful to the artists, speakers, faculty, staff and students, and to you—our greater Fairfield community. Our shared endeavor animates this work, and your engagement elevates Fairfield

University as a destination for lifelong learning, the arts, and spiritual growth.

We look forward to welcoming you to campus and continuing this vibrant conversation together.

With very best wishes,

Mark R. Nemec, PhD President Professor of Politics AMERICA250 & MORE AT FAIRFIELD.EDU/ARTSMINDS

ABOUT US A star next to an event in this brochure indicates that it is part of our America250 programming.

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hank you for your interest in Fairfield University’s Center for Arts & Minds, and in our public programming for the spring of 2026.

This year, we have embarked on a coordinated, University-wide endeavor: Fairfield University Explores 250 Years of the American Experiment: The Promise and Paradox.

This yearlong initiative includes a suite of speakers, performers, concerts, public events, and collaborations with partners, to explore and celebrate our history, and our present, in the light of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, to be marked on July 4, 2026.

We hope this programming will foster an ongoing dialogue within our community, deepening our appreciation for our country’s unique identity and its dramatic journey, reflecting the complex nature of America’s history and identity, and capturing both the ideals we aspire to and the hard realities with which we continue to struggle.

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n emphasizing “Promise,” we acknowledge the foundational ideals of the United States, such as liberty, the rule of law, and the presumption that all of us are of equal dignity in the eyes of God. “Promise” speaks to our nation’s unflagging optimism about the vision for a better future, where all can flourish.

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By emphasizing the “Paradox,” we recognize the contradictions that have accompanied this journey. While America was built on the promise of freedom and justice, the nation has at times fallen short of these ideals, creating a complex and sometimes painful narrative at odds with our national myths.

This project invites all of us to engage in a thoughtful examination of these dualities, honoring both the aspirational aspects of American identity while also confronting the realities that challenge its fulfillment.

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Stephen Wilkes, Times Square, NYC, Day to Night, 2010. Wilkes will present “America the Beautiful: Time, Memory, and History” as a part of the Philip I. Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum: Espresso series, pg. 43.

The entire suite of programming can be found at Fairfield.edu/artsminds.

If you’d like to receive our email newsletter you can register for it there.

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s a modern-Jesuit Catholic university, we are mindful of our obligation at Fairfield to embrace this challenging and exciting period in our history.

And we do so with awareness of how important civic institutions, like universities, have been in shaping the character and direction of our nation. We reflect on what French philosopher and politician Alexis de Tocqueville

wrote in Democracy in America in 1835, about the unique strength and vitality of our country and its people: “As soon as several of the inhabitants of the United States have conceived a sentiment or an idea that they want to produce in the world, they seek each other out; and when they have found each other, they unite. From then on, they are no longer isolated men, but a power one sees from afar, whose actions serve as an example; a power that speaks, and to which one listens.”

Explore this season!

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JAN STARS, STRIPES, & STORIES UNTOLD

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t the Fairfield University Art Museum, For Which It Stands… presents a powerful exploration of the American flag through 75 diverse works spanning from WWI to the present. Highlights include Childe Hassam’s Italian Day, May 1918, and a new textile sculpture by Maria de Los Angeles.

Featuring artists from Jasper Johns and Faith Ringgold to Shepard Fairey and Julie Mehretu, the exhibition invites reflection on the varied narratives the flag has come to represent. Part of the America250 initiative, this museum exhibition is an invitation to rethink a national symbol through art, identity, and civic vision.

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For Which It Stands… will be on view from Jan. 23 – July 25, 2026. For more information and to register for companion events please visit fairfield.edu/museum Sponsored by Horizon Kinetics, Art Bridges, CT Humanities, Delamar Southport, the Maximilian E. & Marion O. Hoffman Foundation, Michael T. Vigario ’08, Aquarion Water Company, and WSHU.

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JAN 23 – JULY 25

Childe Hassam (1859 –1935), Italian Day, May 1918, 1918, oil on canvas, 36 x 26 in. Art Bridges

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JAN Saturday, Jan. 10 The Met: Live in HD Vincenzo Bellini I Puritani 12 p.m. pre-screening talk, 1 p.m. (live) Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Soprano Lisette Oropesa takes on one of the bel canto repertory’s most thrilling roles as Elvira in this new production by celebrated set designer Charles Edwards in his Met directorial debut.

Lawrence Brownlee and Artur Ruciñski co-star in this sweeping romance amid the strife of the English Civil War. $35 | $30 seniors, $5 children/students | $25 Quick Member Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick

5:30 p.m. Lecture 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Reception Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Lobby and Walsh Gallery (the Bellarmine Hall Galleries will also be open for exhibition viewing)

Thursday, Jan. 22 Fairfield University Art Museum For Which It Stands…

Opening Night Lecture and Reception

Aaron Q. Weinstein, PhD, assistant professor of politics at Fairfield University and exhibition faculty liaison, will deliver a talk introduced

The Met: Live in HD Vincenzo Bellini I Purtiani

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INSIDE the HEADLINES

oin acclaimed journalist Kaitlan Collins for a timely conversation on the shifting boundaries of broadcast journalism in a polarized era. Drawing from her experience covering both the Biden and Trump presidencies, Collins offers sharp insight into the media’s role, responsibility, and ethics today. Presented with the John Charles Meditz College of Arts & Sciences’ Enduring Questions Series. Supported

by Moffly Media, Delamar Westport, Delamar Spa, and The Artisan.

PHILIP I . E LIASOPH OPE N VISIONS FORUM

Kaitlan Collins “Good Ethics for Bad News: The New Red Lines of Broadcast Journalism Today” Sunday, Jan. 25 (New date!) | 3 p.m.

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts More information and tickets at fairfield.edu/quick

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JAN by exhibition curator Carey Weber, executive director of the Fairfield University Art Museum, with opening remarks

by University President Mark R. Nemec, PhD. Dr. Weinstein’s lecture will examine the complex role of the U.S. flag within America’s “civil religion,” tracing how its symbolism and meaning evolve across contexts—shaped by political expression, cultural identity, and personal interpretation.

Free; Register at fairfield.edu/museum Sponsored by Horizon Kinetics, Art Bridges, CT Humanities, Delamar Southport, the Maximilian E. & Marion O. Hoffman Foundation, Michael T. Vigario ’08, Aquarion Water Company, and WSHU. Saturday, Jan. 24 The Met: Live in HD The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay 12 p.m. pre-screening talk, 1 p.m. (encore) Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts

MON JAN 26

NT Live, LIFE OF PI Award-winning puppetry brings Life of Pi’s epic survival story alive.

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Monday, Jan. 26 | 7 p.m.

More information and tickets at fairfield.edu/quick

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In this exhilarating new adaptation of Michael Chabon’s Pulitzer Prizewinning novel, set shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War, two Jewish cousins invent an anti-fascist superhero and launch their own comicbook series, hoping to recruit America into the fight against Nazism. $35 | $30 senior, $5 children/student | $25 Quick Member Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick Sunday, Jan. 25 (New date!)

Philip I. Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum Kaitlan Collins “Good Ethics for Bad News: The New Red Lines of Broadcast Journalism Today” 3 p.m.

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Join acclaimed broadcaster and journalist Kaitlan Collins as she examines the state of modern American media.

Having studied the presidencies of Joe Biden and Donald Trump from close-range as CNN’s White House Correspondent, Collins brings a balanced view to her reporting to engage with all sides of the political spectrum.

Presented with the John Charles Meditz College of Arts and Sciences Enduring Questions Series. Supported by Moffly Media, Delamar Westport, Delamar Spa, The Artisan. $35 | $5 Fairfield University student | $25 Quick Member Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick

Monday, Jan. 26 National Theatre Live Life of Pi

By Yann Martel Adapted by Lolita Chakrabarti Directed by Max Webster 7 p.m.

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Filmed live in London’s West End, this Olivier Award-winning stage adaptation of the beloved novel uses puppetry and magic to tell the story of Pi, a teen stranded on a lifeboat after a cargo ship disaster.

His boatmates? A hyena, a zebra, an orangutan and a tiger.

Who will survive? $25 | $5 Fairfield University student | $20 Quick Member Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick Tuesday, Jan. 27 Inspired Writers Series George Packer 7:30 p.m.

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts A staff writer at The Atlantic, this National Book Award-winner and Pulitzer Prize finalist explores foreign policy and social and economic life. He and Fairfield professor and National Book Award-winning author Phil Klay will discuss America, Packer’s new novel, The Emergency, and how to make

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INSPIRED WRITERS SERIES George Packer Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Tuesday, Jan. 27 | 7:30 p.m.

More information and tickets at fairfield.edu/quick

sense of modern times.

Presented with the John Charles Meditz College of Arts and Sciences MFA in Creative Writing. Supported by Westport Journal. $35 | Free, Fairfield University student (ticket required) | $25 Quick Member Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick

Wednesday, Jan. 28 The 2026 Bellarmine Lecture Tania Tetlow, JD “A University for a Challenging Time: Jesuit Education” 7 p.m.

Dolan School of Business Event Hall Tania Tetlow, JD, Fordham University’s first lay and first female

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JAN This documentary explores the American flag as a symbol of unity for all Americans, particularly the LGBTQ+ community, and features interviews with numerous thought leaders and artists. Following the 30-minute screening, the Fairfield University Art Museum and Quick Center will host a panel discussion with director-producer Alexis Bittar and special guests. Free; Register at fairfield.edu/quick

WED JAN 28

CENTER FOR CATHOLIC STUDIES Tania Tetlow, JD President of Fordham University “A University for a Challenging Time: Jesuit Education” Dolan School of Business Event Hall

Wednesday, Jan. 28 | 7 p.m.

Free; Register at fairfield.edu/cs

president, will speak at Fairfield University on the future of Jesuit higher education amid rapid societal change, eroding public trust, and rising challenges to the value and mission of universities today.

Presented by the Center for Catholic Studies.

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Free, Register at fairfield.edu/cs Thursday, Jan. 29 Reclaim the Flag, a documentary

by Alexis Bittar & Bruce Cohen 7:30 p.m.

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts

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Friday, Jan. 30 & Saturday, Jan. 31 Bill’s 44th

By Dorothy James & Andy Manjuck Friday, Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 31, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

Lawrence A. Wien Experimental Theatre, Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Exuberant puppetry, raucous balloons, and a cheeky piece of crudité all collide in this original comedic show that examines the pitfalls of impatience, the wonder of loneliness, and the universal passage of time. Originally conceived as a minuteslong slam piece, Bill’s 44th is one party you don’t want to miss!

Supported by WPKN. $25 | $5 Fairfield University student | $15 Quick Member Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick

FAMILY DAYS FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM

Engaging, art-filled family sessions that spark curiosity through interactive projects and museum exploration.

Select Saturdays, 12:30 – 2 p.m. and 2:30 – 4 p.m.

(Space limited; registration required) Saturday, Jan. 24:

Saturday, Feb. 21:

Stars, Stripes & Brushstrokes: American Impressionism Workshop

Red, White, and YOU!: A Comics Workshop

What’s so “American” about American Impressionism?

We’ll use Childe Hassam’s Italian Day, May 1918 painting as a jumping-off point for a fun painting workshop in the American Impressionist style.

Bellarmine Hall, Museum Classroom

Escape the chill and draw some comics with us! Participants will be guided to create a comic-strip-like depiction, either of a significant moment in American history, or in their family’s personal history.

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Lobby

Saturday, March 28:

Saturday, April 25:

Stitching Stories: Design Your Family Flag

Bits & Pieces, Stars & Stripes: Reimagined Flags from Recycled Finds

Participants and family members will be invited to celebrate the flags of their family background by designing and creating a new flag that expresses their unique identity and heritage!

Bellarmine Hall, Museum Classroom

Participants will be invited to bring their own materials and choose from the broad array of fabrics, single-use plastics, egg cartons, and the like, to create a unique 3D flag assemblage inspired by some of the contemporary artworks in the For Which It Stands exhibition.

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Lobby

Register at fairfield.edu/museum

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JAN REGINA A . QUICK CE NTE R FOR THE ARTS

Jan. 30 | 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 31 | 2 & 7:30 p.m.

Lawrence A. Wien Experimental Theatre, Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts More information and tickets at fairfield.edu/quick

Bill’s 44th – A Delightfully Unconventional Celebration Creators Dorothy James and Andy Manjuck star in Bill’s 44th, which started as a 2016 slam-piece idea. Set aside for years, it eventually became the show it is today with thanks to The Jim Henson Foundation, Cheryl Henson, St. Ann’s Warehouse, the New York State Puppet Festival, and Dixon Place.

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xperience an unforgettable evening with Bill’s 44th, a 55-minute, wordless puppet show created by acclaimed puppeteers Dorothy James and Andy Manjuck. Through a rich blend of puppetry styles, raucous balloons, and a cheeky piece of crudité, the show turns a birthday party into

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FRI & SAT JAN 30 – 31

a surreal exploration of time, impatience, and loneliness.

James and Manjuck bring years of experimental puppetry and performance art to their collaboration, crafting a piece that’s been praised by The New York Times. Don’t miss this inventive and humorous journey into the unexpected.

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FEB THE PULSE OF JAPAN: DRUM TAO!

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eel the beat of ancient Japan reimagined for the modern stage. Hailed for their explosive energy and breathtaking precision, Drum Tao fuses the centuries-old art of Japanese drumming with contemporary choreography, dynamic visuals, and striking design. With over nine million fans worldwide, the group’s powerful rhythms and athletic grace create an unforgettable experience that transcends language and culture—an exhilarating celebration of movement, music, and spirit.

Drum Tao, The Best

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REGINA A . QUICK CE NTE R FOR THE ARTS

Sunday, Feb. 1 | 4 p.m.

Drum Tao, The Best $35 | $5 Fairfield University student | $25 Quick Member More information and tickets at fairfield.edu/quick

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FEB TUES FEB 3

Ken Burns

PHILIP I. ELIASOPH OPEN VISIONS FORUM An Evening With Ken Burns in Conversation With CNN’s John Berman Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts

Tuesday, Feb. 3 | 7:30 p.m.

This event is sold out. To be added to the wait list, please contact the Quick Center Box Office at 203-254-4010.

Sunday, Feb. 1 Drum Tao The Best 4 p.m.

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Known for their virtuosity on powerful wadaiko drums, Drum Tao mesmerizes audiences with dazzling staging, 16

costumes, and spectacular lighting that showcases Japanese tradition in modern context. Led by founder Ikuo Fujitaka, this ensemble has brought its thunderous rhythms and breathtaking choreography to more than nine million spectators around the globe.

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This program is made possible through the generosity of Norman and Celeste LaCroix.

Supported by Fairfield Lifestyle. $35 | $5 Fairfield University student $25 Quick Member | Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick

Monday, Feb. 2 Book Launch: The Unbroken Coast,

by Nalini Jones 5 – 7 p.m.

Kelley Center Presentation Room Celebrate The Unbroken Coast (Knopf, Aug. 2025)

by Nalini Jones, assistant professor of English at Fairfield University.

Jones will read from her novel exploring Mumbai’s changing landscape. Presented by the Arts Institute and the Humanities Institute.

Free; Register at fairfield.edu/artsminds Tuesday, Feb. 3 Philip I. Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum An Evening with Ken Burns in Conversation with CNN’s John Berman

7:30 p.m.

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns is a portal to the past.

Immerse yourself in captivating narratives that bring history to life, from The Civil War to his latest, The American Revolution. This fireside chat will reveal how he blends meticulous research, rich visuals, and profound insights to humanize historical figures. Presented by Bank of America and Anne Harris, P’18.

Supported by Moffly Media, Delamar Westport, Delamar Spa, The Artisan.

This event is sold out.

To be added to the wait list, please contact the Quick Center Box Office at 203-254-4010. $60 | $5 Fairfield

University student | $40 Quick Member Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick Ken Burns—Live on the Big Screen!

7:30 p.m.

Dolan School of Business Event Hall Our Ken Burns lecture may be sold out, but you can still join the excitement!

Experience the acclaimed filmmaker’s conversation in real time at a live simulcast in the Dolan School of Business Event Hall. Be part of the moment! $25 | $20 Quick Member | Fairfield University student free, ticket required.

Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick

John Trumbull, Declaration of Independence, 1818. Oil on canvas, 12 × 18 ft. Commissioned 1817; purchased 1819; installed in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda in 1826. U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.

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FEB Friday, Feb. 6 Global Theatre Performance Series Cheryl Wiesenfeld, curator Ron Jenkins, playwright and director 7 p.m.

Wien Experimental Theatre, Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts For 10 years, Broadway and off-Broadway producer, Cheryl Wiesenfeld has brought incredible storytellers and theatre-makers to the Quick with issues of the day. This season, we choose to revisit and refocus the lens on our 2023 piece Surviving Troubled Waters: From Prison to Freedom through Music. This is a play about a mother/daughter relationship from trauma to hope and redemption. $30 | $5 Fairfield University student | $20 Quick Member Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick

Monday, Feb. 9 Philip I. Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum Scott Rothkopf 7:30 p.m.

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Since joining the Whitney Museum leadership in 2009, Scott Rothkopf has curated or co-curated major exhibitions of Jasper Johns, Jeff Koons, and more. Now the museum’s Alice Pratt Brown Director, this noted author will discuss American art with fellow art historian Henry Adams of Case Western Reserve University.

Presented with the Fairfield University Art Museum, the Art History and Visual Culture program, and the Office of the President. Supported

by Moffly Media, Delamar Westport, Delamar Spa, The Artisan, WSHU, and Wealthspire Advisors. $35 | $5 Fairfield University student | $25 Quick Member Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick

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With Jackie DeLise Feb. 9 / March 9 / April 13 / May 11 Streaming, select Mondays at 5 p.m.

Feb. 10 / March 10 / April 14 / May 12 In person, Bellarmine Hall Galleries Select Tuesdays at 5 p.m.

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Wednesday, Feb. 11 Waide Center for Applied Ethics Virtual Seminar Series Miguel Alzola, PhD, “The Virtuous Hypocrite: Aristotle’s Doctrine of the Mean in Adversarial Contexts” 4 – 5:30 p.m.

Free, Online Join Miguel Alzola, PhD, professor and William G. Egelhoff Distinguished Research Scholar in Business Law and Ethics at Fordham University, for an engaging virtual seminar blending philosophical insight, ethical inquiry, and audience discussion.

Register at fairfield.edu/artsminds Wednesday, Feb. 11 Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation Eddie Glaude Jr., PhD 6 p.m.

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Eddie Glaude Jr., PhD, distinguished scholar, author, and political commentator, will examine the enduring complexities of race, democracy, and moral leadership in America.

The Princeton professor and Time columnist, known for works such as Begin Again and Democracy in Black, will deliver Fairfield University’s Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation keynote.

Free; Register at fairfield.edu/quick

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Eddie Glaude Jr., PhD

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CONVOCATION WITH EDDIE GLAUDE JR., PHD

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ddie Glaude Jr., PhD, the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University, will deliver Fairfield University’s 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation keynote. A distinguished scholar, author, and political commentator, Dr. Glaude examines the enduring complexities of race, democracy, and moral leadership in America. A TIME columnist and MSNBC contributor, he is the acclaimed author of Begin Again and Democracy in Black, works that challenge Americans to confront the nation’s conscience.

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Wednesday, Feb. 11 | 6 p.m.

Free; Register at fairfield.edu/quick

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FEB Thursday, Feb. 12 Fairfield University Art Museum Lecture: “Pictures and Progress: The Path of Black Liberation in American Photography” Sarah Churchill, PhD 5:30 p.m.

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, Wien Experimental Theatre, and streaming This lecture will trace how photography has both documented and shaped the struggle for Black liberation in America— from its early role as empathetic eyewitness to its more recent use as a tool of cultural resistance to systemic racism.

Free; Register at fairfield.edu/museum Tuesday, Feb. 17 Ami Ayalon, PhD, Tel Aviv University, Israel “How Did NineteenthCentury Iraqi Jews View the World?”

5:30 p.m.

Kelley Center Presentation Room The scholarly work of Ami Ayalon, PhD, focuses on the cultural and political history of Arabic-speaking societies in modern times. In recent years, Dr. Ayalon has been mostly interested in two areas of scholarly inquiry: the entry of printing into the Middle East and its wide implications, and Palestinian history in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

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Tuesday, Feb. 17 Philip I. Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum Elaine Pagels, PhD “In God We Trust: Faith in America 1776–2026” 7:30 p.m.

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Known for her groundbreaking work researching and translating ancient Greek texts, Elaine Pagels, PhD, won both the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award for The Gnostic Gospels. She joined the Princeton University faculty in 1982 and is now the Harrington Spear Paine Professor of Religion. Presented with the Office of Mission & Ministry and the Office of the President.

Supported by Moffly Media, Delamar Westport, Delamar Spa, The Artisan. $35 | $5 Fairfield University student | $25 Quick Member Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick Thursday, Feb. 19 The Inaugural Diane Feigenson Lectureship in Jewish Literature Ashley Walters, PhD, College of Charleston “Intimate Radicals: Gender, Jewishness, and Revolution in the American Popular Imaginary” 7:30 p.m.

Kelley Center Presentation Room Join Ashley Walters, PhD, assistant professor

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Elaine Pagels, PhD

of Jewish Studies and director of the Pearlstine/Lipov Center for Southern Jewish Culture at the College of Charleston for an exploration of how identity, culture, and narrative intertwine to shape modern perspectives on Jewish life and social change.

Supported by Andrew and Rob Feigenson and the Diane Feigenson Endowment Fund.

Free; Register at fairfield.edu/bennett Friday, Feb. 20 BODYTRAFFIC 8 p.m.

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts The talented members of BodyTraffic “are storytellers, dreamers, and athletes all at once” (Stage & Cinema). Led

by Artistic Director Tina Finkelman Berkett, this company returns to the Quick with pieces inspired by musician icons Etta James and Peggy Lee. Supported by Wealthspire Advisors.

$35 | $5 Fairfield University student | $25 Quick Member Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick Sunday, Feb. 22 Minty Fresh Circus

By Monique Martin 7 p.m.

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Named to honor Harriet Tubman (whose nickname was Minty), this all-Black company and creative team playfully reimagine circus and dance that infuses African rituals and traditions. This joyful work celebrates the healing power of Black music combined with acrobatics, juggling, hoop work, and dance to make you want to move and groove. Supported

by Jamie Hulley Arts Foundation, WPKN. $25 | $5 Fairfield University student | $15 Quick Member Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick Monday, Feb. 23 Philip I. Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum Jim Sciutto “Reporting Foreign Affairs: How Does It Impact the USA?” 7:30 p.m.

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Jim Sciutto has reported from more than 50 countries, including dozens of assignments inside Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, Ukraine, and the Middle East. Now CNN’s chief national

security analyst and anchor of The Brief with Jim Sciutto, he is a trusted source on the intricate state of foreign affairs.

Supported by Moffly Media, Delamar Westport, Delamar Spa, The Artisan. $35 | $5 Fairfield University student | $25 Quick Member Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick

Tuesday, Feb. 24 Fairfield University Art Museum Lecture: “Beyond the Wine-Dark Sea: Sardis between East and West” Alexis Belis, PhD 5 – 6:30 p.m.

Kelley Center Presentation Room Alexis Belis, PhD, associate curator of

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Jim Sciutto

PHILIP I. ELIASOPH OPEN VISIONS FORUM Jim Sciutto “Reporting Foreign Affairs: How Does It Impact the USA?”

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts

Monday, Feb. 23 | 7:30 p.m.

More information and tickets at fairfield.edu/quick

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FEB BODYTRAFFIC: Electrifying Dance from L.A.’s Boldest Company

FRI FEB 20

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repare for an electrifying evening with BodyTraffic on Friday, Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. Hailing from Los Angeles, the company embraces a wide spectrum of voices and movement styles, led by Artistic Director Tina Finkelman Berkett. For this performance, BodyTraffic presents three vibrant pieces inspired by music legends such as Etta James, Buddy Holly and Peggy Lee—choreographed respectively

by Trey McIntire (two works) and Matthew Neenan (one).

Sponsored by Wealthspire Advisors.

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BODYTRAFFIC dancer in motion.

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Friday, Feb. 20 | 8 p.m.

BODYTRAFFIC $35 | $5 Fairfield University student | $25 Quick Member More information and tickets at fairfield.edu/quick

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Greek and Roman Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, discusses new research on Sardis, revealing how migration, trade, and cultural exchange shaped the ancient city and the extraordinary objects that illuminate its diverse history.

Co-Sponsored by the Department of Visual and Performing Arts.

Free; Register at fairfield.edu/museum Wednesday, Feb. 25 Philip I. Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum: Espresso Elizabeth Weitzman “American Women in Film” 7:30 p.m.

Dolan School of Business Event Hall A journalist, film critic, and author of more than two dozen books for children and young adults, Elizabeth Weitzman was a New York Daily News critic for 15 years and currently covers movies for TheWrap. She has written for The New York Times, The Village Voice, Marie Claire, and more.

Presented with the Film, Television, and Media Arts program.

Supported by Cohen & Wolf, Westport Journal, WPKN. $20 | $5 Fairfield University student | $10 Quick Member Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick Thursday, Feb. 26 Darrin M. McMahon, PhD “Certain Unalienable

Rights: Pursuing and Obtaining Happiness in 18thcentury America” 4:30 p.m. Reception 5 p.m. Lecture Kelley Center Presentation Room Do human beings have a right to happiness?

That novel question animated discussion across the Atlantic world in the 18th century, and in America it was taken up explicitly by the architects of the United States. In this talk, Darrin M. McMahon, PhD, the David W. Little Class of 1944 Professor and Chair of the Department of History at Dartmouth College, will discuss how Americans conceived happiness at the time of the country’s founding and how they aimed to bring it about. Presented by the Humanities Institute.

Free; Register at fairfield.edu/artsminds

Thursday, Feb. 26 Fairfield University Art Museum Lecture: “American Art at the Crossroads: Between WPA Realism and PostWar Abstraction” Viviana Bucarelli, PhD 5 p.m.

Bellarmine Hall, Diffley Board Room and streaming Art historian Viviana Bucarelli, PhD, explores the legacy of the Museum of Modern Art’s wartime exhibition Americans 1943: Realists and MagicRealists in the broader context of a shift in American art from the realism of the prewar years toward the abstraction that came popular afterward.

Part of the Edwin L. Weisl, Jr. Lectureships in Art History, funded by the Robert Lehman Foundation.

Free; Register at fairfield.edu/museum

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In-person, select Thursdays at 12 noon and streaming at 1 p.m.

Feb. 12: Childe Hassam, Italian Day, May 1918, 1918, oil on canvas March 12: Jane Hammond, Untitled, 1993, oil on canvas with metal leaf April 9: Julie Mehretu, Corner of Lake and Minnehaha, 2022, color screenprint May 7: Rosson Crow, Fragility (Pax Americana), 2023, acrylic, spray paint, photo transfer, and oil on canvas

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FEB MINTY FRESH CIRCUS

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amed in tribute to Harriet Tubman—whose childhood nickname was “Minty”—Minty Fresh Circus, conceived by choreographer-creator Monique Martin, re-imagines circus and dance through a vivid lens of African and African-diaspora traditions. Performed by an all-Black cast and led by a majority-Black creative team, this dynamic work draws on percussive dance, ritual movement, Lindy hop, hiphop, popping & locking, jukin’, hand-games and physical theatre.

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SUN FEB 22

REGINA A . QUICK CE NTE R FOR THE ARTS

Sunday, Feb. 22 | 7 p.m.

Minty Fresh Circus By Monique Martin $25 | $5 Fairfield University student | $15 Quick Member More information and tickets at fairfield.edu/quick

Minty Fresh Circus is a U.S.-based circus show performed by an all-Black cast.

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FEB Thursday, Feb. 26 Saturday, Feb. 28 & Sunday, March 1 Student Independent Play Project tick, tick… BOOM!

by Jonathan Larson Thursday and Saturday, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, 2 p.m.

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts The Fairfield University Theatre Program will present annual Independent Play Project, a production of tick, tick… BOOM! by Jonathan Larson. A vibrant student-led production, the musical is an autobiographical story about a young composer navigating

creativity, ambition, love, and uncertainty in New York City on the brink of turning 30. With an energetic score and heartfelt storytelling, the show captures the urgency and exhilaration of pursuing an artistic life.

Supported by the Jamie Hulley Arts Foundation. Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick Friday, Feb. 27 Fairfield University Glee Club Choral Concert Let Us Move Along Together 6 p.m.

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Join the Fairfield University Glee Club

for Let Us Move Along Together, featuring the world premiere of Shaker Songs Suite 250

by Professor Brian Q. Torff—who will also perform. Under the direction of Michael A. Ciavaglia ’04, DMA, this inspiring choral celebration of America250 unites voices, instruments, and spirit in a vibrant musical evening.

The concert will also feature performances by the Chamber Singers, Bensonians, and Sweet Harmony. $5 for student, $12 General Admission.

Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick

Fairfield University Theatre Program students in the Fall 2025 production of Bite-Sized, a collection of seven short plays by American playwrights.

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FRI FEB 27

FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY GLEE CLUB CHORAL CONCERT “Let Us Move Along Together” Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts

Friday, Feb. 27 | 6 p.m.

More information and tickets at fairfield.edu/quick

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With tips from Museum Educator Elizabeth Vienneau Select Thursdays, 6 – 8 p.m.

Bellarmine Hall Museum Classroom Thursday, Feb. 19 Thursday, April 9

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MARCH

MAN’S SEARCH FOR MEANING: A Symposium on the Life and Legacy of Viktor Frankl

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his month-long symposium celebrates the enduring influence of Viktor Frankl—psychiatrist, Holocaust survivor, and author of Man’s Search for Meaning— whose work continues to inspire readers and practitioners across disciplines. Through lectures, performance, and conversation, the series invites our community to reflect on the search for meaning in an age of profound change.

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MON MARCH 2 – SUN MARCH 29 Monday, March 2 Opening Keynote Address “Why Frankl Matters Today: Rediscovering Meaning in an Age of Disorientation” Alexander Batthyány, PhD, Director, Viktor Frankl Institute, Vienna 6 – 6:45 p.m. | Charles F. Dolan School of Business Event Hall Followed by a reception from 6:45 – 7:30 p.m.

Monday, March 2 Performance: Man’s Search for Meaning Written and performed

by Christopher J. Domig, MFA 7:30 – 8:45 p.m. | Media Center, Studio A Thursday, March 19 “The Many Legacies of Viktor Frankl: a roundtable discussion featuring Dr. William Breitbart, Rabbi Darren Levine and Chris Domig” 5 – 6:30 p.m. | Marion Peckham Egan School Nursing and Health Studies Rm. 224 Sunday, March 29 Philip I. Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum | Bennett Center Lecture David Brooks “How To Know a Person” 3 p.m. | Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Hosted by the John Charles Meditz College of Arts and Sciences, the Humanities Institute, the Bennett Center for Judaic Studies, and sponsored by Joe and Robin Kanarek ’96.

For information, tickets and registration, please visit fairfield.edu/artsminds Viktor Frankl

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JAN–AUG JANUARY

Saturday, January 10 The Met: Live in HD Vincenzo Bellini’s I Puritani pg. 6 Thursday, January 22 Fairfield University Art Museum For Which It Stands …

Opening Night Lecture and Reception pg. 6 Saturday, January 24 The Met: Live in HD The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay pg. 8 Sunday, January 25 Philip I. Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum Kaitlan Collins “Good Ethics for Bad News: The New Red Lines of Broadcast Journalism Today” pg. 8 Monday, January 26 National Theatre Live Yann Martel’s Life of Pi pg. 9 Tuesday, January 27 Inspired Writers Series George Packer pg. 9 Wednesday, January 28 The 2026 Bellarmine Lecture Tania Tetlow, JD pg. 9 Thursday, January 29 Reclaim the Flag A documentary by Alexis Bittar & Bruce Cohen pg. 10 Friday, January 30 Saturday, January 31 Bill’s 44th pg. 10

FEBRUARY Sunday, February 1 Drum Tao The Best pg. 16 Monday, February 2 Book Launch: The Unbroken Coast Nalini Jones pg. 17

Tuesday, February 3 Philip I. Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum An Evening With Ken Burns In Conversation With CNN’s John Berman pg. 17 Tuesday, February 3 Ken Burns – Live on the Big Screen pg. 17 Friday, February 6 Global Theatre Performance Series Cheryl Wiesenfeld, curator Ron Jenkins, playwright and director pg. 18 Monday, February 9 Philip I. Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum Scott Rothkopf pg. 18 Wednesday, February 11 Waide Center for Applied Ethics Virtual Seminar Series Miguel Alzola, PhD pg. 18 Wednesday, February 11 Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation Eddie Glaude Jr., PhD pg. 18 Thursday, February 12 Fairfield University Art Museum Lecture: “Pictures and Progress: The Path of Black Liberation in American Photography” pg. 20 Tuesday, February 17 Philip I. Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum Elaine Pagels, PhD, “In God We Trust: Faith in America 1776-2026” pg. 20 Tuesday, February 17 Ami Ayalon, PhD, Tel Aviv University, Israel “How Did Nineteenth-Century Iraqi Jews View the World?” pg. 20 Thursday, February 19 The Inaugural Diane Feigenson Lectureship in Jewish Literature Ashley Walters, PhD pg. 20 Friday, February 20 BODYTRAFFIC pg. 20

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Sunday, February 22 Minty Fresh Circus

By Monique Martin pg. 21 Monday, February 23 Philip I. Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum Jim Sciutto, “Reporting Foreign Affairs: How Does It Impact the USA?” pg. 21 Tuesday, February 24 Fairfield University Art Museum Alexis Belis, PhD Lecture: “Beyond the Wine-Dark Sea: Sardis between East and West” pg. 21 Wednesday, February 25 Philip I. Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum: Espresso Elizabeth Weitzman, “American Women in Film” pg. 23 Thursday, February 26 Fairfield University Art Museum Viviana Bucarelli, PhD Lecture: “American Art at the Crossroads: Between WPA Realism and PostWar Abstraction” pg. 23 Thursday, February 26 Darrin M. McMahon, PhD “Certain Unalienable Rights: Pursuing and Obtaining Happiness in 18th-century America” pg. 23 Thursday, February 26, Saturday, February 28, & Sunday, March 1 Student Independent Play Project tick, tick, BOOM! pg. 26 Friday, February 27 Fairfield University Glee Club Choral Concert Let Us Move Along Together pg. 26

MARCH Sunday, March 1 Eileen Ivers and the Universal Roots pg. 33 Monday, March 2 Frankl Symposium Opening Keynote Address “Why Frankl Matters Today: Rediscovering Meaning in an Age of Disorientation” Alexander Batthyány, PhD pg. 33

Monday, March 2 Frankl Symposium: Performance Man’s Search for Meaning, written and performed by Christopher J. Domig, MFA pg. 33 Tuesday, March 3 20th Anniversary of CSI & Center for CS Kim Daniels, JD pg. 36 Tuesday, March 3 Manuel Roque bang bang pg. 36 Wednesday, March 4 Waide Center for Applied Virtual Seminar Series Alex John London, PhD pg. 36 Wednesday, March 4 Philip I. Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum Barry Stein, MD “AI in Healthcare: Reimagining Practice, Education, and the Human Connection” pg. 36 Thursday, March 5 Fairfield University Art Museum Gallery Talk: Sara Rahbar and Maria de Los Angeles pg. 36 Thursday, March 5 Pamela Nadell, PhD “Antisemitism, an American Tradition” pg. 36 Sunday, March 8 Orchestra Lumos American Gems pg. 40 Thursday, March 19 Fairfield University Art Museum Lecture: “The Soiling of Old Glory: The Story of a Photograph That Shocked America” Louis P. Masur, PhD pg. 40 Thursday, March 19 Roundtable Discussion: “The Many Legacies of Viktor Frankl” pg. 40 Thursday, March 19 Jazz at Lincoln Center presents: Great American Crooners pg. 41

Saturday, March 21 The Met: Live in HD Richard Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde pg. 41 Sunday, March 22 Orin Grossman A Celebration of Gershwin pg. 41 Tuesday, March 24 Philip I. Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum: Espresso Gina Barreca, PhD “A Seat at the Table: Celebrating the Feast of Italian American Culture” pg. 41

Saturday, April 11 Janoah Bailin meSSeS pg. 47 Monday, April 13 Fairfield University Art Museum Film Screening: Carving the Divine – Buddhist Sculptors of Japan pg. 47 Tuesday, April 14 Fairfield University Art Museum Gallery Talk Richard Klein and James Prosek pg. 47

Tuesday, March 24 The 20th Annual Lecture in Jewish/Christian Engagement Malka Simkovich, PhD pg. 41

Thursday, April 16 Annual Holocaust Memorial Program Lecture: Shay Pilnik, PhD pg. 47

Wednesday, March 25 Waide Center for Applied Ethics Virtual Seminar Series Rachele Hendricks-Sturrup, DHSc pg. 42

Thursday, April 16 Fairfield University Art Museum Lecture: “Florine Stettheimer and Americana” Barbara Bloemink, PhD pg. 47

Wednesday, March 25 School of Education and Human Development Diversity Lecture Series Temple Grandin, PhD “The Way I See It: A Personal Look at Autism” pg. 42 Sunday, March 29 Philip I. Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum | Bennett Center Lecture David Brooks, “How to Know a Person” pg. 43 Tuesday, March 31 Philip I. Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum: Espresso Stephen Wilkes, “America the Beautiful: Time, Memory, and History” pg. 43

APRIL Wednesday, April 8 Waide Center for Applied Ethics Virtual Seminar Series Christian Miller, PhD pg. 46 Wednesday, April 8 The 19th Annual Commonweal Lecture Ross Douthat “Catholicism: The American Experiment” pg. 46 Thursday, April 9 Fairfield University Art Museum Art Speaks! pg. 46

Friday, April 17 & Saturday, April 18 Big River pg. 53 Thursday, April 23 Fairfield StartUp Showcase pg. 53 Monday, April 27 Joanna Chang, PhD, DMA in Concert pg. 53 Wednesday, April 29 Fairfield University Glee Club Pops Concert Glee2K pg. 53

MAY Tuesday, May 19 The Met: Live in HD Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin pg. 57

JUNE Tuesday, June 2 The Met: Live in HD Gabriela Lena Frank & Nilo Cruz El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego pg. 57 A star next to an event in this brochure indicates that it is part of our America 250 programming.

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MARCH SUN MARCH 1

EILEEN IVERS and the UNIVERSAL ROOTS

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et ready to jig and soar—at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2026, the one and only Eileen Ivers will bring her band, The Universal Roots, to the stage at the Quick Center for the Arts!

Of Irish heritage but forged on a global stage, Ivers blends traditional fiddling with high-voltage global flair.

It’s the perfect kickoff to St. Patrick’s month—whether you’re sporting green or just love high-energy music that crosses borders.

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Sunday, March 1 | 3 p.m. $35 | $5 Fairfield University student | $25 Quick Member Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick

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Sunday, March 1 Eileen Ivers and the Universal Roots 3 p.m.

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts In a career spanning 40 years, Eileen Ivers has played with such diverse artists as Sting, The Chieftains, Hall and Oates, and Patti Smith. A founding member of Cherish the Ladies, the Grammywinning fiddler pushes folk music’s boundaries toward fiercely fresh, powerfully beautiful possibilities on the world stage. This program is made possible through the generosity of Norman and Celeste LaCroix.

Supported by Silverman Group, WPKN. $35 | $5 Fairfield University student | $25 Quick Member Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick Monday, March 2 Frankl Symposium Opening Keynote Address “Why Frankl Matters Today: Rediscovering Meaning in an Age of Disorientation” Alexander Batthyány, PhD 6 – 6:45 p.m.

Reception from 6:45 – 7:30 p.m.

Dolan School of Business Event Hall Renowned Frankl scholar Alexander Batthyány, PhD, director of the Viktor Frankl Institute in Vienna, explores how Frankl’s Logotherapy offers timeless tools for finding purpose, direction, and resilience

TUES MARCH 3

CENTER FOR CATHOLIC STUDIES Kim Daniels, JD

Director of the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life at Georgetown University

“Questions We Cannot ‘Safely Disregard’: Poverty, Human Dignity, and Artificial Intelligence” Dolan School of Business Event Hall

Tuesday, March 3 | 7 p.m.

Free; Register at fairfield.edu/cs

in a fragmented world.

His talk illuminates how the search for meaning can be both an inward journey and an act of generosity in a time when many feel unmoored.

Free; Register at fairfield.edu/artsminds Monday, March 2 Frankl Symposium: Performance: Man’s Search for Meaning Written and performed

by Christopher J. Domig, MFA 7:30 – 8:45 p.m.

Media Center, Studio A This immersive theatrical experience weaves together Frankl’s own story with actor-writer Christopher Domig’s reflections and interactive moments with the audience. The result is a powerful meditation on love, suffering, and the human capacity for hope and renewal.

Free; Register at fairfield.edu/artsminds

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MARCH A SPARK OF SOUND: Orchestra Lumos Celebrates 250 Years of American Music

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xperience American Gems with Orchestra Lumos on Sunday, March 8 at 3 p.m.—a dazzling program celebrating America’s 250th birthday through the sounds of Aaron Copland, Igor Stravinksy, Scott Joplin, and more.

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SUN MARCH 8 REGINA A . QUICK CE NTE R FOR THE ARTS

Sunday, March 8 | 3 p.m.

Orchestra Lumos: American Gems $55 | $5 Fairfield University student | $45 Quick Member More information at fairfield.edu/quick

© Kelsey Wilhm Photography

Led by the dynamic Michael Stern, this celebrated Stamford-based orchestra brings world-class artistry and a fresh, adventurous spirit to every performance— bridging classical tradition with the vibrant energy of today’s audiences. Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick Orchestra Lumos in concert.

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MARCH Tuesday, March 3 The Center for Catholic Studies and Center for Social Impact 20th Anniversary Lecture Kim Daniels, JD, Georgetown University “Questions We Cannot ‘Safely Disregard’: Poverty, Human Dignity, and Artificial Intelligence” 7 p.m.

Dolan School of Business Event Hall Kim Daniels, JD, director of Georgetown’s Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life, explores how AI and automation intensify urgent questions of poverty, work, justice, and human dignity.

Presented with the John Charles Meditz College of Arts and Sciences in partnership with America Media.

Free; Register at fairfield.edu/cs Tuesday, March 3 Manuel Roque bang bang 8 p.m.

Wien Experimental Theatre Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Recipient of Les Prix de la Danse de Montréal 2017 for performance as a solo, Manuel Roque re-imagines bang bang with a new energy as a duet. Supported by the Quebec Government Office in Boston. $35 | $5 Fairfield University student | $25 Quick Member Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick 36

Wednesday, March 4 Waide Center for Applied Ethics Virtual Seminar Series Alex John London, PhD, Carnegie Mellon University, “Moral Loopholes, Senior Executives, and Ethical AI” 4 – 5:30 p.m.

Free, Online Join Alex John London, PhD, K&L Gates Professor of Ethics and Computational Technologies at Carnegie Mellon University, for a lecture on how ethical reasoning and responsible leadership can guide AI innovation amid complex organizational and technological challenges.

Register at fairfield.edu/artsminds Wednesday, March 4 Philip I. Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum | Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies Lecture Barry Stein, MD, Hartford HealthCare 5 p.m.

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Barry Stein, MD, a leader in AI innovation in healthcare, together with a multidisciplinary panel, will unpack the ethical, educational and practice dimensions of AI—and what they mean for the future of the health professions.

Dr. Stein serves as the Chief Clinical Innovation Officer and Chief Medical Informatics Officer for Hartford HealthCare. Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick

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Thursday, March 5 Fairfield University Art Museum Gallery Talk: Sara Rahbar and Maria de Los Angeles 5:30 p.m.

Walsh Gallery, Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Join artists Sara Rahbar and Maria de Los Angeles for a conversation about their works featured in the For Which It Stands exhibition. Free; Register at fairfield.edu/museum Thursday, March 5 Pamela Nadell, PhD “Antisemitism, an American Tradition” 7:30 p.m.

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Acclaimed lecturer and teacher, Pamela Nadell, PhD, is the author of America’s Jewish Women: A History from Colonial Times to Today, winner of the 2019 National Jewish Book Award—Jewish Book of the Year. Her new book Antisemitism, an American Tradition, investigates the dark history of how this hate threaded across the American past from colonial times to today.

Presented with the Bennett Center for Judaic Studies and the Jewish Federation of Greater Fairfield County. $20 | $5 Fairfield University student $15 Quick Member Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick

MARCH– JUNE

Sara Rahbar, I don’t trust you anymore, Flag #59, 2019, mixed media, collected vintage objects, on vintage U.S. flag. Courtesy of the artist.

For Which It Stands…

CURATOR’S TOURS

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oin Carey Mack Weber, Frank and Clara Meditz Executive Director of the Fairfield University Art Museum, for a guided tour of For Which It Stands. Weber will share insights into the exhibition’s themes and her curatorial vision (Limited to 25 participants; reservation required).

FAIRFIE LD UNIVE RSITY ART MUSEUM Thursday, March 26, 5:30 p.m.: Bellarmine Hall Galleries Thursday, April 30, 12 noon: Bellarmine Hall Galleries Thursday, April 30, 5:30 p.m.: Walsh Gallery, Quick Center for the Arts Wednesday, May 27, 12 noon: Walsh Gallery, Quick Center for the Arts Thursday, June 18, 5:30 p.m.: Bellarmine Hall Galleries

Free; Register at fairfield.edu/museum

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THURS MARCH 19

VELVET VOICES & GOLDEN JAZZ: Great American Crooners

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n Thursday, March 19 at 8 p.m., join Jazz at Lincoln Center at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts for Great American Crooners.

Featuring rising stars Benny Benack III, Robbie Lee, and Shenel Johns, this enchanting evening celebrates the velvety songs of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Bobby Darin—a swoonworthy homage to jazz’s golden age. Under the direction of Wynton Marsalis, Jazz at Lincoln Center has brought the art form of jazz from the heart of New York City to over 446 cities in more than 40 countries. Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick

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Thursday, March 19 | 8 p.m.

Jazz at Lincoln Center presents: Great American Crooners $45 | $5 Fairfield University student | $35 Quick Member More information at fairfield.edu/quick Vocalist Shenel Johns AMERICA250 & MORE AT FAIRFIELD.EDU/ARTSMINDS

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MARCH Thursday, March 19 Fairfield University Art Museum Lecture: “The Soiling of Old Glory: The Story of a Photograph That Shocked America” Louis P. Masur, PhD 5:30 p.m.

Dolan School of Business Event Hall and streaming

THURS MARCH 19

Soiling of Old Glory by Stanley Forman

FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM Louis P. Masur, PhD Lecture: “The Soiling of Old Glory: The Story of a Photograph That Shocked America”

Dolan School of Business Event Hall Livestream available.

Thursday, March 19 | 5:30 p.m.

Free; Register at fairfield.edu/museum

Sunday, March 8 Orchestra Lumos American Gems 3 p.m.

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Stamford’s Orchestra Lumos and music director Michael Stern bring their Sunday encore performance to the Quick. As part of their season celebrating America’s 250th birthday, 40

American Gems features Scott Joplin, Aaron Copland, and old-world émigré Igor Stravinsky, all composers who were inspired by the genius of J.S. Bach. This program is made possible through the generosity of Norman and Celeste LaCroix. $55 | $5 Fairfield University student | $45 Quick Member Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick

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Historian Louis Masur, PhD, Distinguished Professor of American Studies and History at Rutgers University examines Stanley Forman’s iconic 1976 photograph The Soiling of Old Glory (a print of which will be on view in the exhibition), which provides a compelling window into racial tensions in 1970s America. The photograph was the subject of his 2008 book of the same title.

Free; Register at fairfield.edu/museum Thursday, March 19 “The Many Legacies of Viktor Frankl: a roundtable discussion featuring Dr. William Breitbart, Rabbi Darren Levine and Chris Domig” 5 – 6:30 p.m.

Egan School, Nursing and Health Studies Rm. 224 Join psychiatrist and psycho-oncologist William Breitbart, MD, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; Rabbi Darren Levine Tamid Synagogue, NYC; and Christopher

Domig, MFA, Sea Dog Theater The Viktor Frankl Project podcast for an interdisciplinary conversation on Frankl’s continuing impact in psychology, spirituality, and the arts.

Free; Register at fairfield.edu/artsminds Thursday, March 19 Jazz at Lincoln Center presents: Great American Crooners 8 p.m.

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Velvety melodies, smoky rhythms, and the incomparable songs of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Bobby Darin. Join us as a new generation of remarkable young crooners—Benny Benack III, Robbie Lee, and Shenel Johns take on lyrical likes of “Moon River,” “Misty” and “I Only Have Eyes for You.” This program is made possible through the generosity of Norman and Celeste LaCroix. $45 | $5 Fairfield University student | $35 Quick Member Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick Saturday, March 21 The Met: Live in HD Richard Wagner Tristan und Isolde 11 a.m., pre-screening talk, 12 p.m. (live) Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts After thrilling Met audiences in Fidelio, Ariadne auf Naxos, and Die Walküre, soprano Lise Davidsen now

conquers one of opera’s most towering roles as the doomed Irish princess Isolde in Wagner’s searing portrait of passion, betrayal, and transcendence.

Director Yuval Sharon— acclaimed for his bold, immersive stagings— makes his Met debut. $35 | $30 seniors | $5 children/students | $25 Quick Member Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick Sunday, March 22 Orin Grossman A Celebration of Gershwin 3 p.m.

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts George Gershwin’s musical homes included Broadway and Hollywood, opera and symphonic works. He was also adept at playing and arranging his compositions in surprising new ways.

This unusual concert features highlights from Porgy and Bess in a stunning arrangement by pianist Earl Wild, and, of course, Rhapsody in Blue.

Supported by WPKN. $35 | $5 Fairfield University student | $25 Quick Member Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick Tuesday, March 24 Philip I. Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum: Espresso Gina Barreca, PhD “A Seat at the Table: Celebrating the Feast of Italian American Culture” 7:30 p.m.

Dolan School of Business Event Hall Deemed a “feminist humor maven” by Ms. magazine, Gina Barreca, PhD, is the author of They Used to Call Me Snow White But I Drifted: Women’s Strategic Use of Humor and Babes in Boyland: A Personal History of Coeducation in the Ivy League. Join us for a delightful evening of conversation.

Presented with the Italian Studies Program.

Supported by Cohen & Wolf, WPKN. $20 | $5 Fairfield University student | $10 Quick Member Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick Tuesday, March 24 The 20th Annual Lecture in Jewish/ Christian Engagement Malka Simkovich, PhD, Yeshiva University “Sixty Years After Nostra Aetate: Catholic-Jewish Relations Then and Now” 7:30 p.m.

Kelley Center Presentation Room Malka Simkovich, PhD, is the editorin-chief of the Jewish Publication Society and visiting professor at Yeshiva University’s Revel Graduate School for Jewish Studies, and served as the CrownRyan Chair of Jewish Studies and Director of Catholic-Jewish Studies at Catholic Theological Union from 2014– 2024. Co-sponsored with the Center for Catholic Studies.

Free; Register at fairfield.edu/bennett

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of Real-World Evidence at the Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy, this engaging online talk exploring trust, consent, and equity in health data sharing and research ethics.

Register at fairfield.edu/artsminds Wednesday, March 25 School of Education and Human Development Diversity Lecture Series Temple Grandin, PhD “The Way I See It: A Personal Look at Autism” 6 p.m.

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts

TEMPLE GRANDIN, PhD

The School of Education and Human Development Diversity Lecture Series

“The Way I See It: A Personal Look at Autism” Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts

Wednesday, March 25 | 6 p.m.

Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick

Wednesday, March 25 Waide Center for Applied Ethics Virtual Seminar Series Rachele HendricksSturrup, DHSc, DukeMargolis Institute for Health Policy “Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications 42

Surrounding Individuals’ Willingness to Share Real-World Data with Researchers” 4 – 5:30 p.m.

Free, Online Join Rachele HendricksSturrup, DHSc, MSc, MA, research director

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Temple Grandin, PhD, renowned scientist, author, and autism advocate, has transformed our understanding of animal behavior and neurodiversity. Her groundbreaking work revolutionized the American agriculture industry through humane livestock handling, while her inspiring life story continues to educate, empower, and expand empathy worldwide.

Presented with the School of Education and Human Development. $35 | $5 Fairfield University student | $25 Quick Member Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick

Sunday, March 29 Philip I. Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum | Bennett Center Lecture David Brooks “How To Know a Person” 3 p.m.

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts David Brooks will deliver the 2025 Bennett Center for Judaic Studies Lecture as the closing keynote address of a month-long symposium on Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Quest for Meaning, written in 1946, after the psychiatrist survived four concentration camps.

Frankl saw the quest for life’s meaning as the central motivational force for humankind. Brooks has been grappling with these issues his whole career. He is a columnist for The New York Times, was a Senior Fellow at Yale’s Jackson Institute and serves as chair of Weave: The Social Fabric Project at the Aspen Institute in Washington, D.C. $35 | $5 Fairfield University student | $25 Quick Member Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick Tuesday, March 31 Philip I. Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum: Espresso Stephen Wilkes “America the Beautiful: Time, Memory, and History” 7:30 p.m.

Dolan School of Business Event Hall Stephen Wilkes is a photographer and

SUN MARCH 29

DAVID BROOKS

Philip I. Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum Bennett Center for Judaic Studies Lecture

“How To Know a Person” Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts

Sunday, March 29 | 3 p.m.

Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick

National Geographic Explorer known for his innovative fine art, editorial, and commercial work. Since opening his New York studio in 1983, Wilkes has become one of America’s most iconic photographers.

Supported by Cohen & Wolf.

$20 | $5 Fairfield University student | $10 Quick Member Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick

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Janoah Bailin

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WIE N EXPE RIME NTAL THEATRE REGINA A . QUICK CE NTE R FOR THE ARTS

Saturday, April 11 | 11 a.m. & 4 p.m.

Janoah Bailin meSSeS $25 | $5 Fairfield University student $15 Quick Member More information and tickets at fairfield.edu/quick

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ring the whole family to the Quick Center for the Arts on Saturday, April 11 for the delightful, highflying antics of Janoah Bailin’s meSSeS. This 60-minute solo circus theatre experience bubbles with unicycling, shimmering puppetry, jawdropping juggling—and YOU get to learn to juggle too! Between acts, Bailin playfully guides the audience through throwing, catching and yes… a little bit of messmaking. A winner of the “Spirit of the Fringe” award at the Elgin Fringe Festival, this show is part performance, part interactive workshop, and 100% fun. Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick AMERICA250 & MORE AT FAIRFIELD.EDU/ARTSMINDS

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THE CENTER FOR CATHOLIC STUDIES’ 19th ANNUAL COMMONWEAL LECTURE

Ross Douthat, New York Times Opinion Columnist “Catholicism: The American Experiment” Wednesday, April 8 | 7 p.m.

Free; Register at fairfield.edu/cs

“THE HONESTY CRISIS: PRESERVING OUR MOST TREASURED VIRTUE IN AN INCREASINGLY DISHONEST WORLD.” CHRISTIAN MILLER, PHD, PROFESSOR OF PHILOSOPHY AT WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY

WAIDE CENTER FOR APPLIED ETHICS VIRTUAL SEMINAR SERIES

Wednesday, April 8 | 4 – 5:30 p.m.

Free, Online Register at fairfield.edu/artsminds

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Wednesday, April 8 Waide Center for Applied Ethics Virtual Seminar Series Christian Miller, PhD, Wake Forest University “The Honesty Crisis: Preserving Our Most Treasured Virtue in an Increasingly Dishonest World” 4 – 5:30 p.m.

Free, Online Christian Miller, PhD, A.C. Reid Professor of Philosophy at Wake Forest University, for an online talk and lively discussion with one of today’s leading scholars. Register at fairfield.edu/artsminds Wednesday, April 8 The 19th Annual Commonweal Lecture Ross Douthat “Catholicism: The American Experiment” 7 p.m.

A critical and insightful observer of religion in the U.S., Ross Douthat, New York Times Opinion columnist and the host of the podcast Interesting Times, will speak on the Catholic Church’s place in the landscape of politics and culture at this important moment. Presented by The Center for Catholic Studies. Free; Register at fairfield.edu/cs Thursday, April 9 Fairfield University Art Museum Art Speaks!

6 p.m.

Walsh Gallery, Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts

Campus and community members are invited to share their own responses to the For Which It Stands… exhibition through works of poetry and short prose.

Free; Register at fairfield.edu/museum Saturday, April 11 Janoah Bailin meSSeS 11 a.m. & 4 p.m.

Wien Experimental Theatre, Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Janoah Bailin’s delightful meSSeS features precarious unicycling, jawdropping juggling, and mesmerizing motions.

Part performance, part workshop, entirely entertaining—YOU learn to juggle while watching Janoah the Jester lead this optionally interactive experience. At 60 minutes, this awardwinning solo circustheater extravaganza is perfect for the whole family. $25 | $5 Fairfield University student | $15 Quick Member Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick Monday, April 13 Fairfield University Art Museum Film Screening: Carving the Divine – Buddhist Sculptors of Japan 5:30 p.m.

Kelley Center Presentation Room

Carving the Divine is a documentary film that offers a rare look into a 1,400-year-old Buddhist woodcarving tradition and the practitioners struggling to preserve its legacy in a rapidly changing Japan.

Screening followed by a Zoom Q&A with director Yujiro Seki.

Co-sponsored by the Departments of Visual and Performing Arts, Asian Studies, the Arts Institute, and Religious Studies.

Free; Register at fairfield.edu/museum Tuesday, April 14 Fairfield University Art Museum Gallery Talk: Richard Klein and James Prosek 12 p.m.

Walsh Gallery, Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Join Connecticut artists Richard Klein and James Prosek for an engaging discussion of their work featured in For Which It Stands.

Explore the ideas, inspirations, and techniques behind the pieces and gain unique insight into the creative process.

Free; Register at fairfield.edu/museum Thursday, April 16 Annual Holocaust Memorial Program Lecture: Shay Pilnik, PhD 3 p.m.

Kelley Center Presentation Room

The Bennett Center for Judaic Studies’ Annual Holocaust Memorial will feature a keynote

by Shay Pilnik, PhD, director, Emil A. and Jenny Fish Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Yeshiva University. Co-Sponsored with Campus Ministry and the Jewish Federation of Greater Fairfield County.

Free; Register at fairfield.edu/bennett Thursday, April 16 Fairfield University Art Museum Lecture: “Florine Stettheimer and Americana” Barbara Bloemink, PhD 5:30 p.m.

Bellarmine Hall, Diffley Board Room and streaming Barbara Bloemink, PhD is an art historian and expert on the work of the New York modernist painter Florine Stettheimer.

In this talk she’ll explore Stettheimer’s longstanding passion for Americana, with particular reference to the 1939 painting George Washington in New York, on view in For Which It Stands…

Part of the Edwin L. Weisl, Jr. Lectureships in Art History, funded by the Robert Lehman Foundation.

Free; Register at fairfield.edu/museum

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THOMAS J. WAL SH GALLE RY, REGINA A . QUICK CE NTE R FOR THE ARTS

Tuesday, April 14 | 12 p.m.

Fairfield University Art Museum Gallery Talk: Richard Klein and James Prosek Free; Register at fairfield.edu/museum James Prosek, Invisible Boundaries, 2021, acrylic on panel.

Courtesy of the artist and Waqas Wajahat, New York.

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APRIL THE MUSIC OF BIG RIVER: A STAGED CONCERT

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xperience the first large-scale collaboration between Fairfield University’s Glee Club and Fairfield University Theatre Program, alongside seasoned working professionals, as this American classic comes alive on stage. Based on Mark Twain’s beloved novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and set along the mighty Mississippi, Big River follows the daring journey of Huck Finn and his friend Jim, as they escape into freedom.

This staged concert enriches the University’s educational mission by creating an immersive real-world theatre experience: students engage with professionals, sharpen their craft, and step directly into the creative pipeline. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness the energy of a major musical as a staged, costumed concert production. Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick

REGINA A . QUICK CE NTE R FOR THE ARTS

Friday, April 17 & Saturday, April 18 | 7:30 p.m.

Big River Music and Lyrics by Roger Miller Book by William Hauptman Adapted from the novel by Mark Twain $35 | $5 Fairfield University student | $25 Quick Member

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Mark Twain, Library of Congress

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APRIL THURS APRIL 23

FAIRFIELD StartUp SHOWCASE

Innovators Take the Stage!

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n Thursday, April 23 at 7 p.m., the Charles F. Dolan School of Business shines the spotlight on innovation as Fairfield University student teams take the stage for the StartUp Showcase, a Shark Tank-style pitch event. Watch these future entrepreneurs present bold ideas, compete for seed funding, and demonstrate the energy and creativity driving tomorrow’s business leaders.

REGINA A . QUICK CE NTE R FOR THE ARTS

Thursday, April 23 | 7 p.m.

Free; Register at fairfield.edu/startup

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Friday, April 17 & Saturday, April 18 Big River Music and Lyrics

by Roger Miller Book by William Hauptman Adapted from the novel by Mark Twain 7:30 p.m.

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Fairfield University’s Theatre Program and Glee Club join forces with professional performers for a staged concert presentation of Big River, the Tony Award–winning musical based on The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. $35 | $5 Fairfield University student | $25 Quick Member Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick Thursday, April 23 Fairfield University Art Museum Gallery Talk: Danielle Scott and Imo Nse Imeh 5:30 p.m.

Walsh Gallery, Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Join artists Danielle Scott and Imo Nse Imeh for a powerful conversation about their works featured in For Which It Stands.

Free; Register at fairfield.edu/museum Thursday, April 23 Fairfield StartUp Showcase 7 p.m.

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts

The Charles F. Dolan School of Business’s StartUp Showcase competition features innovative student entrepreneurs as they pitch original business ideas to a panel of expert judges. This annual event celebrates creativity, collaboration, and real-world problem solving—inviting the community to witness the next generation of business leaders in action.

Free; Register at fairfield.edu/startup Thursday, April 23 Fairfield University Jazz Ensemble Concert 7:30 p.m.

Gonzaga Auditorium Experience the vibrant sound of our Jazz Ensemble led by professor of visual and performing arts and bassist Brian Torff.

From swing classics to modern grooves, it’s a night of music you won’t want to miss. $5 | General admission.

More information at fairfield.edu/artsminds

Monday, April 27 Joanna Chang, PhD, DMA, In Concert 5:30 p.m.

Wien Experimental Theatre Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Fairfield University faculty and pianist Joanna Chang, PhD, DMA, presents an evening of Classical repertoire with special guests.

Free; Register at fairfield.edu/quick Wednesday, April 29 Fairfield University Glee Club Pops Concert Glee2K 7:30 p.m.

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Under the direction of Michael A. Ciavaglia ’04, DMA, the Fairfield University Glee Club presents Glee2K, a high-energy pops concert featuring hits and hidden gems from 1990 –2010. Enjoy performances by the Glee Club, student soloists, and the Pops Band. $5 for students, $12 General Admission.

Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick

JOANNA CHANG, PhD, DMA, IN CONCERT WIEN EXPERIMENTAL THEATRE REGINA A. QUICK CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Monday, April 27 | 5:30 p.m.

Free, Register at fairfield.edu/quick

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QUICK CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Theatre Camps Take Center Stage

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his summer, the Quick celebrates its 35th season of Missoula Children’s Theatre Camps. This renowned children’s summer theatre program offers six sessions from which to choose, with a performance on the Friday evening at the end of each session. A total of 60 community children, grades 1 – 12, may be registered in each weekly session.

A variety of speaking and ensemble roles are offered. No advance preparation is needed.

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Missoula Children’s Theatre Camp students in Alice in Wonderland, July, 2025.

QUICK CE NTE R FOR THE ARTS THEATRE CAMPS TAKE CE NTE R STAGE

For more information on the summer 2026 Missoula Children’s Theatre Camp sessions and other education programs at the Quick Center, please visit fairfield.edu/quickcamps

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MAY–AUG THROUGH JULY 25

Rosson Crow, Fragility (Pax Americana), 2023, acrylic, spray paint, photo transfer, and oil on canvas.

Courtesy of the artist and Miles McEnery Gallery, New York, NY.

LAST CHANCE TO SEE

For Which It Stands...

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his exhibition examines depictions of the American flag through 75 works by a diverse group of artists.

A part of America250: The Promise and Paradox, an initiative through which Fairfield University explores 250 years of the American experiment.

FAIRFIE LD UNIVE RSITY ART MUSEUM BELLARMINE HALL GALLERIES AND WALSH GALLERY

Open through July 25, 2026 Curator: Carey Mack Weber, Frank & Clara Meditz Executive Director Fairfield University Art Museum Faculty Liaison: Aaron Q. Weinstein, PhD, Assistant Professor of Politics

More information at fairfield.edu/museum

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Tuesday, May 19 The Met: Live in HD Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Eugene Onegin 12 p.m., pre-screening talk, 1 p.m. (encore), 6 p.m. (encore) Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts

Tuesday, June 2 The Met: Live in HD Gabriela Lena Frank & Nilo Cruz El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego 12 p.m. pre-screening talk, 1 p.m. (encore) Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts

July 6 – Aug 14

Following her acclaimed 2024 debut in Madama Butterfly, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met to star as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine, in Tchaikovsky’s passionate adaptation of Pushkin’s Eugene Onegin. The production, also featuring Igor Golovatenko as Onegin, is directed by Tony Awardwinner Deborah Warner. $35 | $30 seniors, $5 children/students | $25 Quick Member Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick

The Met’s season concludes with Gabriela Lena Frank’s magicalrealist opera, featuring a libretto by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Nilo Cruz, that tells the gripping story of Frida Kahlo returning from the underworld to reunite briefly with Diego Rivera.

Starring Isabel Leonard and Carlos Álvarez with Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducting. $35 | $30 seniors, $5 children/students | $25 Quick Member Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick

Missoula Children’s Theatre Camp Summer 2026 Sessions: July 6 – 10: The Tortoise and The Hare July 13 – 17: Peter and Wendy July 20 – 24: The Emperor’s New Clothes July 27 – July 31: The Wiz of the West Aug. 3 – 7: Aladdin Aug. 10 – 14: The Frog Prince Quick Members, Fairfield University Faculty and Staff can start registration on Feb. 2, 2026 with guaranteed session enrollment until Feb. 8.

All other registrants will be processed on a firstcome, first-served basis starting Feb. 9. More information at fairfield.edu/quickcamps

A scene from Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin.

Photo: Ken Howard / Met Opera.

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MEMBERSHIP

Maximize your engagement with our programs and elevate the arts at Fairfield University!

QUICK CENTER FOR THE ARTS PATRON PROGRAM Q

uick Center Patrons are the driving force behind a bold new era of creativity and artistic exploration, helping to bring world-class performances, thoughtprovoking conversations, and inclusive arts programming to audiences of all ages and backgrounds. With an annual gift of $5,000 or more, Patrons play a pivotal role in supporting the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts’ signature initiatives, ranging from our celebrated performance season and Philip I. Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum, to the transformative Arts for All program.

As a Patron, you will join a vibrant community of arts advocates who deeply believe in the power of culture to inspire, and enjoy exclusive benefits, including personalized ticketing, access to artists and rehearsals, VIP receptions and dinners, and behind-the-scenes experiences.

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QUICK CENTER MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE: • First access for ticket sales and program registration.

• Members Only ticket prices with up to 30% savings.

• Invitations to special events, including speaker and artist meet-and-greets and closed rehearsals.

• Preferred seating for The Met: Live in HD Series and Philip I. Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum (OVF).

• VIP parking or valet parking for events in the Quick Center Season.

• Invitations to VIP events and special opportunities across campus, including the President’s Holiday Reception and the Arts & Minds Season Preview Brunch.

And so much more!

Additional Quick Center Memberships—starting at as little as $8 monthly—are available at quickcenter.com Contact the Quick Center Box Office at quickboxoffice@fairfield.edu or at 203-254-4010 or toll-free 1-877-ARTS-396.

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Robertson Kirtland Mygatt, Edge of the Pond, ca. 1910, oil on canvas. Private collection, Connecticut.

On view as part of the exhibition Dawn & Dusk: Tonalism in Connecticut, January 17 – April 12, 2025.

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FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM 2010 SOCIETY

riends of the Fairfield University Art Museum who wish to receive amazing benefits while supporting our programs and mission are invited to join the Museum’s 2010 Society. Created in celebration of the Museum’s founding year, the Society recognizes donors who support the Fairfield University Art Museum with an annual gift of $2,010 or more. The Society plays a vital role in supporting special exhibitions, educational programs,

and the growth and care of the Museum’s permanent collection.

While the Fairfield University Art Museum is proud to offer a “free” membership option as part of its commitment to access and inclusivity, joining as a member of one of the Museum’s giving societies will help to bring more prestigious exhibitions and special programs to our galleries, always presented at no cost to our visitors.

MUSEUM MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE: • Advance notice of museum public programs and events — Register online a week before everyone else!

• Invitations to VIP preview events with the artists or exhibition curators.

• VIP reserved seating at most programs and public events.

• Private tour of Museum exhibitions with the Museum Director or Curator of Education.

• Invitations to VIP events and tours of prestigious arts institutions, as well as Fairfield University events, including the President’s Holiday Reception and the Arts & Minds Season Preview Brunch.

And so much more!

Additional Giving Society Levels are available at fairfield.edu/museum/membership-and-support For more information about the Center for Arts & Minds, the Quick Center Patron Program, or the Fairfield University Art Museum Giving Societies, and to join today, email Marie-Laure Kugel, Director of Development, Fairfield Arts & Minds, at mkugel@fairfield.edu or call 203-254-4120.

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he Center for Arts & Minds was created to forge creative partnerships with our neighbors in the arts community and spark the imagination as we promote our University and region as a destination for theater, music, dance, fine art, and community programming—deepening our connectedness to one another at a time when the world needs it most.

Fairfield University 1720 Post Rd., Fairfield, CT artsminds@fairfield.edu Contact the Quick Center Box Office at 203-254-4010 or toll-free 1-877-ARTS-396.

Executive Director

Associate Director

Alistair J. Highet

Assistant Director

Tess Long ’07, MFA’11

Charlie McMahon

Editor-in-Chief

Creative Director

Assistant Art Director

Production Director

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Nicole A. Wolfson Nadboy

Lisa Servidio

Tim Carr

President

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Vice President/Business

Cofounders

Elena V. Moffly

John W. Moffly IV and Donna Moffly

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Thursday, March 19 | 8 p.m.

Jazz at Lincoln Center presents: Great American Crooners Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts $45 | $5 Fairfield University student | $35 Quick Member Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick Vocalist Shenel Johns

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