The Roanoke College calendar is brimming with events this spring. Check out the following highlights and new additions to the college’s lineup through May.

Mime-matics with Tim Chartier

Thursday, April 12, 7 p.m., Antrim Chapel

Tim Chartier, an associate professor of mathematics at Davidson College, brings a fun and informative show that explores math and mime. Chartier uses mime, whether it is creating the illusion of an invisible wall or pulling an invisible rope, to illustrate mathematical concepts, such as estimation and infinity. He has performed Mime-matics for national and international audiences of all ages.

Faith & Doubt at Ground Zero, with filmmaker Helen Whitney

Monday, April 16, 7:30 p.m., Colket Center Wortmann Ballroom

Helen Whitney, an award-winning producer, director and writer, will discuss the making of her celebrated documentary, “Faith & Doubt at Ground Zero.” The film reveals a moving look at the spiritual aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Whitney has received numerous awards for her work, including an Emmy, multiple Humanitas and Peabody awards and Academy and Emmy award nominations.

A reception will follow her presentation.

Art Majors Show

Friday, April 13 – Saturday, May 5, Olin and Smoyer Galleries

Art work by Roanoke College art majors will be on display in Roanoke’s Olin and Smoyer Galleries. An opening reception will be held Friday, April 13 from 6 – 8 p.m. in Smoyer Gallery. A closing reception will be May 4 from Noon – 2 p.m. in Smoyer Gallery.

Kandisky Trio Concert Series: Theatrical Premieres with soprano Ariana Wyatt

Saturday, April 14, 7:30 p.m., Olin Theater, $20/$12

Tickets available at www.roanoke.edu/tickets or by calling (540)-375-2333.

Composer Mike Reid will join the Trio to narrate his take on Michael Jackson’s classic “Complete Guide to Single Malt Scotch” with a performance of “A Glass of Scotch.” Composer Jon Grier’s song cycle, “Voices from the Village” will be a comparison piece. Ariana Wyatt, who has performed with the Glimmerglass and Sante Fe Operas, will sing these songs of longing.

Unfolding Democracy in the Muslim World? The Promise of the Arab Spring

Wednesday, April 18, 7:30 p.m., Bast Center

Free tickets are available at www.roanoke.edu/tickets.

Dr. Reza Aslan is an internationally acclaimed writer and scholar of religion and founder of aslanmedia.com, an online journal for news about the world. He is as an associate professor of creative writing at the University of California, Riverside.

Jazz & Wind Ensembles Joint Concert

Thursday, April 19, 7:30 p.m., Olin Theater

The Roanoke College Jazz & Wind Ensembles will perform its spring concert “From There to Here, under the direction of Dr. Joseph Blaha. Dr. Anil Shende, a Roanoke professor and accomplished tabla (Indian drums) player, will be the evening’s guest artist.

The Jazz Ensemble will perform contemporary and traditional big band compositions and arrangements featured by the bands of Bob Mintzer, Jeff Jarvis, Louis Prima and Count Basie.

The Wind Ensemble will perform works inspired by other times and places.  The tempestuous “Finale,” from Antonin Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, “From the New World,” will evoke the trials of passage across the seas, while Blaha’s own, “Goethe’s Erlking,” will evoke images of the supernatural in its portrayal of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s romantic poem.

Performing Arts Series: Artichoke Dance Company, “Plastic People of the Universe”

Sunday, April 22, 3 p.m., Olin Theater, $12/$8

Tickets available at www.roanoke.edu/tickets or by calling (540)-375-2333.

Individualistic movement vocabulary, poignant dialogue, whimsical video, innovative set and costume design and satire address the nature, growth and effects associated with polyethylene plastic. Plastic People of the Universe features dance, film, text and design to create a world propelled by cycles of creation and destruction.

Roanoke College Children’s Choir: A Little Spring Music

Sunday, April 22, 3 p.m., Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Hall, $19/$16/$13

($3 discount for children 12 and under)

Tickets available at www.jeffcenter.org or by contacting the Jefferson Center box office at 540-345-3550.

The Roanoke College Children’s Choir, under the direction of Kimberly Ruse Davidson, will present its 25^th annual spring concert. Musical selections will include classical, folk, gospel, Broadway and patriotic music. For the finale, all 270 choristers will sing selections from “Mary Poppins.”

Oriana Singers: Spring Concert with Special Guests

Sunday, April 22, 4 p.m., St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, 631 N. Jefferson St., Roanoke

Roanoke College’s Oriana Singers, Women in Song, will present a spring concert with special guests.

Roanoke College Choir: Benefit Concert for National D-Day Memorial

Friday, May 4, 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, 631 N. Jefferson St., Roanoke

The acclaimed Roanoke College Choir will present a blend of classical and pop music in the splendor of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church. An offering will be taken for the National D-Day Memorial Foundation.

An Evening with J.J. Ramberg, anchor and host of MSNBC’s “Your Business”

Monday, May 14, 6 p.m., Jefferson Center’s Fitzpatrick Hall, Roanoke

Networking social begins at 5:30 p.m.

For tickets and information, visit www.roanokeregionalforum.com, or call (540-983-0700, ext. 221.

The Roanoke Regional Forum rounds out its third season with J.J. Ramberg, host of MSNBC’s “Your Business,” and co-founder of Goodsearch.com.

Admission Charges: Many events are free of charge and do not require tickets. When admission fees or tickets are required for an on-campus event, this is stated in the individual listing, as is information on how to obtain the tickets. Additional nominal fees for online ticket purchases apply.

Submitted by Roanoke College