Schedule:

January 10, 2025

7:30pm: Search Party

A man walks into a room with his life in his hands. He is the internationally acclaimed artist and playwright Inua Ellams (Barber Shop Chronicles, The Half God of Rainfall) and he has filled thousands of pages in an ongoing attempt to be heard, to give his genius wings that can travel. Every word he's ever written is captured, all the poems and the theater and the essays, the drafts of projects abandoned and works as yet unknown, indexed, rendered as binary, and waiting patiently within the confines of the electronic tablet he's holding even now. Prompted by audience suggestion and open conversation, Ellams searches through his archive, unearths refined or raw gold, and presents his treasure in a spontaneous performance. It's an act of call and response that hearkens back to the birth of storytelling. At this uniquely futuristic and puckishly chaotic interactive event, the artist couldn't be more present. He's inviting you to join the work. What will you say?

During his week-long residency at Dartmouth, Ellams will visit classes, hold workshops, and lead discussions on and off campus.Programmed as part of Dartmouth's Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, with the theme of "Moral Courage in the Face of Uncertainty"

Funded in part by the Wetzel Family Fund for the Arts, the Nathan W. Pearson and Sons 1932 Fund, the Roesch Family Fund in Support of The Hopkins Center's Visiting Performing Artists Program, the Patricia S. and Robert A. Levinson 1946 Fund in Support of the Hopkins Center's Visiting Performing Artist Program, the Kenneth and Ellen Roman 1952 Fund in Support of the Hopkins Center's Visiting Performing Artists Program, the Donna Bascom 1973 & Paul Biddelman Fund, David J. O'Connor and the Blye Fund for Artists' Residencies at the Hopkins Center for the Arts.

January 11, 2025

2:00pm and 7:30pm: Search Party

A man walks into a room with his life in his hands. He is the internationally acclaimed artist and playwright Inua Ellams (Barber Shop Chronicles, The Half God of Rainfall) and he has filled thousands of pages in an ongoing attempt to be heard, to give his genius wings that can travel. Every word he's ever written is captured, all the poems and the theater and the essays, the drafts of projects abandoned and works as yet unknown, indexed, rendered as binary, and waiting patiently within the confines of the electronic tablet he's holding even now. Prompted by audience suggestion and open conversation, Ellams searches through his archive, unearths refined or raw gold, and presents his treasure in a spontaneous performance. It's an act of call and response that hearkens back to the birth of storytelling. At this uniquely futuristic and puckishly chaotic interactive event, the artist couldn't be more present. He's inviting you to join the work. What will you say?

During his week-long residency at Dartmouth, Ellams will visit classes, hold workshops, and lead discussions on and off campus.Programmed as part of Dartmouth's Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, with the theme of "Moral Courage in the Face of Uncertainty"

Funded in part by the Wetzel Family Fund for the Arts, the Nathan W. Pearson and Sons 1932 Fund, the Roesch Family Fund in Support of The Hopkins Center's Visiting Performing Artists Program, the Patricia S. and Robert A. Levinson 1946 Fund in Support of the Hopkins Center's Visiting Performing Artist Program, the Kenneth and Ellen Roman 1952 Fund in Support of the Hopkins Center's Visiting Performing Artists Program, the Donna Bascom 1973 & Paul Biddelman Fund, David J. O'Connor and the Blye Fund for Artists' Residencies at the Hopkins Center for the Arts.

Location: Theater on Currier - 4 Currier Place  Hanover, NH 03755

4:00pm: Hop Film: Conclave

A pope has just died. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes), the Dean of the College of Cardinals, is tasked with overseeing the time-honored ritual for electing a new one. He must contend with a fiery reactionary Cardinal Tedesco (Sergio Castellitto), a mild-mannered but strategic liberal (Stanley Tucci), the calculating Cardinal Tremblay (John Lithgow) and Sister Agnes (Isabella Rossellini), a nun exhausted from a lifetime in service to an all-male power structure.

Director Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front) steers this extraordinary cast through the labyrinthine shadows of the Vatican, where all of its pomp and ceremony can't hide the brute realities of human conflict. Peter Straughan adapts Robert Harris' novel, capturing its seismic clashes of ego, ambition, loyalty and belief. The result is a surprising, elegantly satisfying thriller, a thoughtful meditation on the mystery of faith and a reminder: election season is not for the weak.

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Location: Black Family Visual Arts Center  - 22 Lebanon Street Hanover, NH 03755

January 17, 2025 and January 18, 2025

7:30pm: Vegan Chitlins and the Artist Formerly Known as the N-word

This provocative and personal work by choreographer/performer Trebien Pollard challenges us to see the symbols and regulations imposed on the body, pulling us into an uncertain vortex of Blackness.

Pollard's choreographic work has been presented throughout the States, England and Japan, following an expansive career that includes Ronald K. Brown/Evidence, Bebe Miller Company, Urban Bush Women, Pilobolus, Tania Isaac Dance, and Martha Graham Ensemble. His recent creative work considers geographic sites, embodied language and spatial strategies as emancipatory practices for survival and liberation. No late entry will be permitted for these performances.

Programmed as part of Dartmouth's Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, with the theme of "Moral Courage in the Face of Uncertainty"

Funded in part by the Carolyn R. Kohn 1976 Dance Artist in Residence Fund, the Amy and Henry Nachman, Jr. '51 Fund for Visiting Performing Artists in Dance, the Nathan W. Pearson and Sons 1932 Fund, Melville 1960 and Leila Straus, the Wetzel Family Fund for the Arts and the Blye Fund for Artists' Residencies at the Hopkins Center for the Arts.

Location: Theater on Currier - 4 Currier Place  Hanover, NH 03755

January 18, 2025

2:00 PM: Hop Film: Small Things Like These

Devoted father Bill Furlong (Cillian Murphy) works as a coal merchant to support his family. In the days leading up to Christmas, he discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent—and uncovers truths of his own. As he confronts his past, he weighs the costs of breaking the complicit silence surrounding the Catholic Church's Magdalene laundries in his small Irish town controlled by the Mother Superior (Emily Watson).

Based on Claire Keegan's best-selling novel, this story about a man wrestling with a difficult moral choice is beautiful in its simplicity. Cillian Murphy, fresh off his Oppenheimer Oscar win, delivers a nuanced performance of quiet intensity that is sure to earn him another nod this year. More interested in exploring questions about how one confronts systemic injustice than determining answers, this is a rare film that feeds the soul and also leaves you wanting more.

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Location: Black Family Visual Arts Center  - 22 Lebanon Street Hanover, NH 03755

January 20, 2025

8:30am to 10:00am: Martin Luther King Jr. Employee Celebration Breakfast

All faculty and staff are invited to join us for breakfast and celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.

All faculty and staff are invited to join us for breakfast and celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.

This event will feature Reverend Nancy Vogele sharing her experiences and perspectives around this year's theme of 'Moral Courage in the Face of Change and Uncertainty”.

Space is limited. Reservations are required by Friday, January 17, 2025.

Accessibility
This event is wheelchair accessible. Persons who wish to request disability-related accommodations, including sign-language interpreters, should contact Human Resources at [email protected] a minimum of two weeks prior to the event.

Location: Class of 1953 Commons - 6 Mass Row Hanover, NH 03755

January 21, 2025

6:00pm: OPAL FEEL-anthropy Fair

Learn about the experience of the National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations as they share how their service work from the Big Green and beyond campus helps foster their sense of responsibility and moral courage. We offer opportunities for attendees to learn about and connect with organizations on campus and in the Upper Valley to further their own scope in the realm of service and community engagement.

January 22, 2025

7:30pm: Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Dartmouth College proudly honors the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a towering figure whose profound commitment to justice, equality, and nonviolent resistance reshaped the moral landscape of our nation. This year, the theme anchors our celebration, “Moral Courage in the Face of Change and Uncertainty,” inviting our community to reflect on the transformative power of standing firmly for one’s principles amidst challenges and social divisions.

Dr. King’s life exemplifies moral courage. From the Montgomery Bus Boycott to the March on Washington, his ability to galvanize movements in the face of systemic oppression continues to inspire generations. At a time when the world wrestles with complex issues—from economic inequality and climate change to political polarization and global conflicts—his teachings on courage and resilience are more relevant than ever.

Dartmouth, rooted in its mission to foster intellectual growth and ethical leadership, recognizes the importance of engaging with these enduring lessons. Our month-long celebration will feature thought-provoking events encouraging our community to explore Dr. King’s ideals and their application to contemporary challenges.

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To celebrate, renowned activist and leader Stacey Abrams will share her insights on navigating uncertainty across our country and driving change in divisive times. In drawing inspiration from Dr. King’s legacy, she will also help us understand how we can carry forward his vision of a world where dignity, equality, and hope prevail.

Join us as we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and recommit to the values he championed. Let this be a moment of inspiration and renewal on our campus as we strive to build a brighter, more equitable future for all.

Location: Hanover Inn Dartmouth - 2 E Wheelock St, Hanover, NH 03755

January 23, 2025

5:00pm to 6:00pm: Martin Luther King, Jr. Multifaith Celebration

Join us for our annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Mulitfaith Celebration to honor the legacy of Rev. King.

This year's theme is Moral Courage in the Face of Uncertainty and Change.

In addition to our keynote speaker, Dr. La-Tarri Canty (Associate Dean for Community Life and Inclusivity), this year's celebration will include several student speakers, the words of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Dartmouth Gospel Choir, the Rockapellas, and the dance troupe Soyeya.  Come and be inspired!

Location: Rollins Chapel - 29 College Street Hanover, NH 03755

7:00 PM: Hop Film Event: Zurawski v Texas

Due to Texas's abortion laws, which are some of the most restrictive in the country, Amanda Zurawski was refused an emergency procedure during a troubled pregnancy. The collapse of her uterus sent her into life-threatening septic shock, from which she continues to recover. Her tragic story is less rare than you'd think. When Zurawski and attorney Molly Duane took the bold step of fighting the laws in court, 21 other women, all of whom had suffered devastating health effects from the Texas laws, signed on to support it.

Maisie Crow and Abbie Perrault's documentary, produced by Hillary and Chelsea Clinton and Jennifer Lawrence, profiles mothers, wives, sisters and daughters who have been denied the health care that their doctors, had Roe been in force, would have routinely provided. Premiering at the Telluride Film Festival, this clear-eyed film focuses less on partisan politics and more on the efforts to find solutions to the disastrously vague policies which prevent women from getting the care needed to safeguard their reproductive health—and their lives.

Discussion follows with directors Maisie Crow and Abbie Perrault, lead plaintiff Amanda Zurawski and other subjects from the film

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Location: Black Family Visual Arts Center  - 22 Lebanon Street Hanover, NH 03755

January 29, 2025

5:00pm to 6:00pm: The Hidden Disadvantages: Addressing Inequalities in Higher Education

Join us for a focused conversation on equity in higher education with Dr. Anthony Abraham Jack, Inaugural Faculty Director of the Boston University Newbury Center and Associate Professor of Higher Education Leadership at Boston University. The conversation will focus on the aftermath of the recent Affirmative Action ruling and inequities in higher education for first generation students.

The event will take place on Wednesday, January 10, 2025 from 5 - 6 p.m. in Filene Auditorium, located on the lower level of the Moore Building, 3 Maynard Street in Hanover.

Registration for this program is highly encouraged.

Register today at http://dartgo.org/AnthonyJack.

Virtual attendees can view the livestream at http://dartgo.org/AnthonyJackLive.

This program is co-sponsored by the Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Public Policy and the Social Sciences, Tuck School of Business, Institutional Diversity and Equity, the First Generation Office, the Education Program, and the Center for Social Impact.

Location: Filene Auditorium - 3 Maynard Street Hanover, NH 03755

Date: January 10, 2025 - January 29, 2025

Location: Various Location in Hanover, NH

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