Mammoth Moments in Miniature: Feb. 18 to Feb. 24
Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on campus happenings. This week’s edition includes a free documentary screening at Amherst Cinema, a Dr. Nina Simone listening party, and Point/Counterpoint.
“Black is Beautiful: The Kwame Brathwaite Story” Free Documentary Screening
This screening is a special presentation of photographer Kwame Brathwaite’s documenting of the joy of Black American life — from jazz to everyday Harlem — while popularizing the phrase “Black is Beautiful,” amplifying the movement that redefined Black pride. The film will be shown at Amherst Cinema on Wednesday from 7 to 10 p.m., in conjunction with the new exhibition of Brathwaite's work at the Mead Art Museum, titled “Kwame Brathwaite: Revolutionary Movements.” The opening reception will follow at the museum on Friday, Feb. 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets are required and are first-come, first-served at the box office, and there will be a Q&A session afterward.
Black History Month Kickback & Listening Party
On Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. in Cooper House, room 101 (Black Studies Reading Room), join the Black Studies department in celebrating Dr. Nina Simone’s birthday and her legacy at Amherst with the installation of her portrait. This will be followed by a listening party of her music, and refreshments will be provided. RSVP is preferred, and information can be found on the events calendar.
M@A Presents: The Danish String Quartet
On Saturday, the Grammy-nominated Danish String Quartet will be performing their classical quartet music from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in Buckley Recital Hall. For a single ticket, the prices are as follows: General Public: $28; Senior Citizens (65+): $22; Students with a valid ID and children: $12. Amherst students receive free admission with valid student ID. Instructions for purchasing a ticket can be found on the event information page.
Point/Counterpoint Series: “Politics, Pedagogy, and Place”
This year’s Point/Counterpoint series will be held at the Lyceum from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 24, addressing the topic of “Teaching the Counterpoint” in two events: “What’s in a Syllabus?” and “Politics, Pedagogy, and Place.” Scholars from Montana State University will be coming to campus and joining Martha Umphrey, provost and dean of the faculty, to discuss current crossroads through public political and social conversations. RSVP is preferred, and details of the speakers are listed with the event information.
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