Monthly Archives: January 2013

Hot Air and Unmitigated Disasters: The Fractured Science and Politics of Climate Change

McMaster Centre for Climate Change invites you to our upcoming Public Lecture: Dr. Smit outlines the physical and human processes underlying climate change and its implications for the environment and development. He reviews the roles of science and politics in national and international … Continue reading

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Choirs at MAC Concert.

Choirs at MAC Concert.  For more information:  sota@mcmaster.ca or 905-525-9140, ext. 24246.

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International Women’s Day Concert by McMaster Women’s Vocal Ensemble.

International Women’s Day Concert by McMaster Women’s Vocal Ensemble.  For more information:  sota@mcmaster.ca or 905-525-9140, ext. 24246.

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The Celebrity Concert Series presents the Amernet String Quartet with pianist Shoshana Telner.

Lauded for their “intelligence” and “immensely satisfying” playing by the New York Times, the quartet has garnered worldwide praise as one of today’s exceptional string quartets.  Ensemble-in-residence at Florida International University, the group was formed in 1991 while its founding … Continue reading

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Celebrity Concert Series presents Guy Few and Nadina Mackie Jackson’s new program, “Carnets de voyages.”

Known internationally as soloists, chamber musicians, orchestral players, recitalists, and fashionistas, Guy and Nadina have been touring since they were teenagers, performing across Canada and around the world. Their lives and music weave a fascinating story.  This program highlights some … Continue reading

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Celebrity Concert Series presents the Vesuvius Ensemble (Baroque)

The Vesuvius Ensemble is dedicated to the musical and cultural heritage of Naples and other parts of southern Italy.  The ensemble performs songs from the Italian countryside in dialects that have been passed on orally and in writing over centuries … Continue reading

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Free lunchtime concert with Jonathan Levin, piano.

Jonathan Levin made his debut with the Raleigh Symphony Orchestra when he was 15.  Since then, he has become a sought-after recitalist and soloist.  Jonathan is artistic director and founder of the new Clayton Piano Festival, for the past two … Continue reading

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McMaster Children and Youth University Lectures – New Location

The very popular and oversubscribed series of lectures in McMaster Children and Youth University (ages 7-14) is moving to a larger hall that will double its capacity from 300 to 600 seats.  The first lectures in the new location are … Continue reading

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Concert, art show, cocktails, desserts, featuring pianist Shoshana Telner, cellist Rachel Mercer, and violinist Lynn Kuo

Concert, art show, cocktails, desserts, featuring pianist Shoshana Telner, cellist Rachel Mercer, and violinist Lynn Kuo. Tickets $25, seniors and students $18. Proceeds to benefit the Hamilton Ritualarium. To order tickets: mikvah@adasisrael.ca or 905-528-0039. Rabbi Green explains that the Ritulariam, … Continue reading

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Into the Arctic: An Artist’s Journey

Noted landscape artist Cory Trepanier has kindly agreed, on very short notice, to present an alternative lecture on Saturday evening. His presentation describes his travels to remote areas of the western and eastern Arctic to explore what he terms “magnificent … Continue reading

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