Schedule of activities for Parents Weekend

9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Registration: Main Lobby, Peters

12 to 5 p.m. Central Ticket Service open 440/775-8169: Hall Auditorium

7:30 p.m. Recogintion program of Calvin Hernton: Afrikan Heritage House (Lord)

Calvin C. Hernton is a poet, writer, social scientist and Professor of African American Studies at Oberlin College. Prof. Hernton has announced that he will retire from Oberlin in the Spring of 1999. This program will honor the stellar role Prof. Hernton has played in the development of the African American Studies Department at Oberlin College.

8 p.m. Oberlin College Choir: Finney Chapel

8 p.m. Fall Forward Dance Performance: Warner Center Main Space

This Parents and Family Weekend event features original group and solo dance pieces created by Oberlin College student choreographers, dancers, designers and musicians. This fall student dance concert always reflects a wide range of movement styles, moods and content. Sponsored by the Oberlin College Theater and Dance Program.

Tickets available through the Central Ticket Service, located in Hall Auditorium. $4 general public; $3 seniors/OC staff/OC alumni; $2 students. There is limited seating and the venue is not handicapped accessible.

8 p.m. Weldon Rising by Phyllis Nagy Senior Sarah Rooney, director: Little Theatre

Because of mature themes and language, this performance is not suitable for all ages. This Parents and Family Weekend event is the first theater event of the student season. Set in NYC's meat packing district, Weldon Rising is a powerful adult drama which constructs a portrait of one violent crime - the murder of Natty Weldon's lover, Jimmy - and those affected by it. This is a provocative piece which will make us question our own responsibility in today's society. Sponsored by the Oberlin College Theater and Dance Program.

Tickets available through the Central Ticket Service, located in Hall Auditorium. $4 general public; $3 seniors/OC staff/OC alumni; $2 students. There is limited seating. Little Theater is located on Route 58 between the Art Museum and the Oberlin Inn.

8 p.m. Secrets Every Smart Traveler Should Know Sponsored by OSTA, Directed by Becca Gershowitz: Wilder Main Lounge: Wilder Information Desk x8102

This musical revue is based on the Fodor's Travel Guide of the same name. It is the longest running New Musical of the season off-Broadway, and the Oberlin College performance will be the first ever regional production. Suitable for the entire family.

8 p.m. Primitive Streak Oberlin's only improv comedy group: Wilder Dyonysus (Disco)

This group makes several live performances each year. Don't miss this chance to see them in action. Perfromances are interactive and suitable to most.

10 p.m. Pancake "breakfast" with faculty and staff: Asia House Dining Room

Free, though tickets necessary for admittance. Call 440-775-8550 for information. (shuttle van available for return trip to lodging after breakfast)

9 a.m. to noon Registration: Main Lobby, Peters

10 a.m. Campus Tour: Meet in the Admissions Office, Carnegie Building

11 a.m. Women's Rugby Game: Oberlin College v. John Carroll and Oberlin College v. Ohio Wesleyan

Please come support this exciting round-robin tournament. If you've never seen women's rugby, you shouldn't miss this!

10 a.m. to noon Multicultural Resource Center Open House: Wilder 208

The Multicultural Resource Center helps coordinate and oversee projects and programs on diversity at Oberlin College. Meet the staff, join us for coffee and donuts, and find out what's happening this year on campus.

10 a.m. Guest Masterclass Dmitry Paperno, piano: Warner Concert Hall

11 a.m. Conservatory Tour: Meet Michael Preacely in Conservatory Lounge

Noon Campus Tour: Meet in the Admissions Office, Carnegie Building

Noon to 5 p.m. Pottery Co-op Sale: Location TBA

The Oberlin Pottery Co-op is student run organization. Open to the College and town communities, the co-op currently has over sixty members.

12:20 p.m. OSCA luncheon for Parents of OSCA Students: Bring your family to lunch meal where parents and family members learn hands on about OSCA by performing their children's co-op jobs. Lunch at 12:20 p.m. Check with individual co-ops for more details.

12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Computer Store open: Mudd Center

1 p.m. Allen Memorial Art Museum Children's How to Look Tour: Meet in AMAM King Sculpture Court

Swimming and Diving Oberlin College v. Denison: Carr Pool (Phillips Gym)

Football Game Oberlin College vs. Kenyon College: Dill Field

2 p.m. Allen Memorial Art Museum Highlights Tour: Meet in AMAM King Sculpture Court

Men's Soccer Game Oberlin College vs. Denison University: North Fields

Weldon Rising by Phyllis Nagy Senior Sarah Rooney, director: Little Theatre

See previous description

3 p.m. Conservatory of Music Tour: Meet Michael Preacely in Conservatory Lounge

3 to 4:30 p.m. Basketball game: Students vs. Parents: Philips Physical Education Center

4 p.m. Lecture: Professor Mark Harman "Franz Kafka In His Letters And Diaries":Kade House

4 to 5 p.m. S.O.B.I.E. (Students Overcoming Barriers in Education) Open House: Wilder Room 301

Come and find out about services available to students with a wide range of disabilities

4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Can Consortium Steel Drum Ensemble: Lobby of Philips Physical Education Center

5 p.m. Secrets Every Smart Traveler Should Know Sponsored by OSTA, Directed by Becca Gershowitz: Wilder Main Lounge

See previous description

5 to 10 p.m. Kid's Party (child care available): Wilder Room 115

5 to 6 p.m. Pizza party

6 to 8 p.m. Oberlin Film Society family movie

8 to 10 p.m. Oberlin Film Society family movie

5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Oberlin Review Open House: East wing of Burton basement

Drop by the Review office to meet the staff, pick up a few issues and chat with the editors. It will be possible to flip through back issues and subscribe. The editors are excited to meet parents and hear what they think about the student newspaper.

7:30 p.m. Toast and Roast for Calvin Hernton: Afrikan Heritage House (Lord)

See previous description

8 to 10:30 p.m. Coffee house with an international flair: Cat in the Cream

Come join the community in an open-mike coffee house to share poetry, music, dances, video performances, or anything that you consider internationally valuable. And taste samplings of international cuisine. Or simply join us to relax among students,professors, parents and community members in a multi-cultural environment. Sponsored by: Office of International Students and Study Abroad, German House, French House, Asia House, Russian House and Spanish House.

8 p.m. Faculty Recital Andrew Hisey, piano Shostakovich Concert I: Warner Concert Hall

8 p.m. Fall Forward dance performance: Warner Center Main Space

See previous description

8 p.m. Weldon Rising by Phyllis Nagy Senior Sarah Rooney, director: Little Theatre

See previous description

8 p.m. Secrets Every Smart Traveler Should Know Sponsored by OSTA, Directed by Becca Gershowitz: Wilder Main Lounge

See previous description

8 p.m. Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women: Finney Chapel

Saffire-The Uppity Blues Women are one of the blues' greatest success stories of the 1990's. Ms. Magazine summed it up best, "Start with three talented musicians. Stir in rich melodies, honky-tonk rhythms, and spicy-hot lyrics. Then add a bucketful of courage, the kind it takes to leave home and career in mid-life. Simmer for a few years in smoky roadhouses and cheap motels. The result? Saffire-The Uppity Blues Women."

Tickets available through the Central Ticket Service, located in Hall Auditorium ($4.00 OCID, Parents, Seniors; $8.00 all others).

8 p.m. E.O. Wilson Lecture "The Diversity of Life": Carnegie Root Room

E.O. Wilson, Pelligrino University Research Professor at Harvard University, is recognized as one of the most important scientists living today and the winner of two Pulitzer Prizes. Mr. Wilson's visit to Oberlin is sponsored by the Friends of the Library, the Mead-Swing Lectureship, the President's Office , and the Biology Department. His lecture will be illustrated with slides and will explore issues related to biodiversity, natural history and conservation.

10 p.m. Swing Night at the 'Sco

Swing the night away at Oberlin's own hip discotheque - aka the 'Sco - with student deejays David Karpf and Kevin McShane and free lessons by Barb Gebhart . Jump back into the fun-loving glamour of the '40's with cats like Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and Ole' Blue Eyes, and new contemporary jazz and swing music from groups like Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and the Brian Setzer Orchestra!

It'll be a swingin' good time!

10:30 p.m. Jazz at the Cat: Cat in the Cream

Listen to jazz played by Oberlin students Tom Bencivengo, Jeff Bean, Jason Brown and Zach Pride.

9 to 11 a.m. Breakfast with Nancy Dye: The Root Room, Carnegie

Tickets necessary for admittance - call 440-775-8550 for information.

1:30 p.m. Co-op Bookstore talk by Calvin Hernton

See previous description

2 p.m. Weldon Rising by Phyllis Nagy Senior Sarah Rooney, director: Little Theatre

See previous description

2 p.m. Allen Memorial Art Museum Highlights Tour: Meet in AMAM King Sculpture Court

4 p.m. Faculty Chamber Series Concert: Finney Chapel

Yearbook Sales

1998/1999 Yearbooks are still available for sale. The price of the book is $50.00. Please make your check out to Oberlin College and mail/drop off to: Oberlin College Yearbook, Wilder Box 81, Oberlin, Ohio 44074. We are only buying the amount of books we sell, so pre-order now! Questions? Please call 440-775-6976.