FALL 2021
“It’s an artist’s duty to reflect the times in which we live.” —Nina Simone
Babson Dance Ensemble, Photo by Wei Wang Cover photo by Taline Karozichian
Three Lenses:
Taline Karozichian ’20, Chao Zheng Li ’20, and Joseph Nash ’20
ARTIST TALK AND RECEPTION Friday, October 1, 5:00 P.M. FREE. Reservations required at babsonarts.org EXHIBIT ON VIEW September 9–October 22 M-F 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. (EST) Hollister Gallery
While using the same medium, each of these three artists share a distinct view of the world around them and the stories they choose to tell. All alums from the class of 2020, we celebrate the unique eye each has developed from a young age, through their time at Babson College, and beyond. Through vivid images, Karozichian shares an intimate moment of connection to the natural world that most of us missed, while Nash reaches deeply into the beautiful vistas encountered on his travels to uncover the humanity and individuality of the locales he has visited. The striking but natural detail of Li’s work allows the viewer to sit in a suspended instant but also conceive of the environment as if being there. Artists’ Websites: chaozhengli.com talinekarozichian.wordpress.com
WOKE
Screening and Director’s Talk DIRECTED BY RAESHELLE COOKE Wednesday, September 15, 7:00 P.M. (EST) Carling-Sorenson Theater FREE. Reservations required at babsonarts.org It’s the year 3000. A “woke” African-American woman wakes up in a post-apocalyptic ghost town after a “race war” has claimed the lives of all black women on earth. When she stumbles upon a pair of futuristic news goggles that shows her what this race war actually was, she truly becomes woke for the first time in her life. Come join independent filmmaker Raeshelle Cooke for a screening and robust discussion of her film WOKE, a science-fiction short that makes social commentary on interracial relationships in the United States, and the black woman’s complex role within it. Raeshelle Cooke is an award-winning filmmaker and founder of production company RMC Pictures. Winner of four film awards, including from the LA Film Awards in 2016, and the Woman in Film award from the Shawna Shea Film Festival in 2019. “Woke” is a two-time Best Sci-Fi nominated film that also was recognized for “Meritorious Appreciation” at the Boston Science Fiction Film Festival in 2021. For Raeshelle Cooke’s full bio, visit www.babsonarts.org
Ian Drazen ’04: Film Producer Arts and Business Conversation FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 11:00 A.M. (EST) Sorenson Upper Lobby FREE. Reservations required at babsonarts.org After graduating from Babson College in 2004, Ian Drazen started working for companies such as IBM and Morgan Stanley. But he decided to leave his budding career on Wall Street to pursue a career that would provide a creative outlet. He attended the American Film Institute where he received a Master of Fine Arts and has now gone on to develop and produce numerous films and television shows. Most recently he developed, produced, and wrote for the animated series MEGA MAN: FULLY CHARGED for Cartoon Network and is currently developing and producing SONIC PRIME for Netflix based on the Sonic the Hedgehog video game franchise. Join Ian for an informative talk on the different types of jobs in the entertainment industry, the shared skills and mindset of a producer and serial entrepreneur, and the typical career path to becoming a producer. For Ian Drazen’s full bio, visit www.babsonarts.org
Erica Lawless, Advancement in the Arts Arts and Business Conversation FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 11:00 A.M. (EST) Sorenson Upper Lobby FREE. Reservations required at babsonarts.org Erica Leung Lawless is a Senior Individual Giving Officer for Celebrity Series of Boston, a performing arts presenting organization with 80 plus years of bringing artists who inspire and enrich the Greater Boston community. She has spent the past six years at Celebrity Series, doubling the annual fund through new digital strategies, implementing a culture of data driven fundraising, and growing the major gifts and board programs. Erica will share her career path, the unique aspects of advancement in the arts, and the profound impact of internships on her journey. Join us as we continue our connected series to highlight critical roles in arts organizations that draw heavily on the skills and mindset taught at Babson. For Erica Leung Lawless’ full bio, visit www.babsonarts.org.
DLUX Puppets in Residence Wednesday, October 20— Saturday, October 24 Founder and Artistic Director Derek Lux is an awardwinning puppet designer, puppet builder, puppeteer, singer, and actor. He has built puppets for television, music videos, short films, and theater. Lauren Lux is the Education Director and Co-founder of DLUX Puppets. With a degree in Theater and Performance Studies from UC Berkeley, Lauren has an extensive background in the performing arts working as a professional actress, singer, and voice over artist. During their four-day residency DLUX Puppets will be visiting classes, hosting workshops, and performing. Additionally, students from Babson College, Olin College of Engineering, and Wellesley College will have the opportunity to meet with Derek Lux one on one to talk about anything from puppetry, acting, and the entrepreneurial traits needed to build DLUX Puppets to what it is today. Artists’ Website: dluxpuppets.com
Puppetry Performance Workshop: Hand and Rod WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 5:30 P.M. (EST) Sorenson Black Box Limit 40 participants. FREE. Reservations required at babsonarts.org In this ninety-minute workshop, participants will learn and practice the fundamental skills involved in “hand and rod” style puppetry. From starting with the basic anatomy of a moving mouth puppet to performing a series of exercises, participants will leave knowing the basics of what it takes to make a puppet come to life.
Puppetry Performance Workshop: Banraku THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 5:30 P.M. (EST) Sorenson Black Box Limit 12 participants. FREE. Reservations required at babsonarts.org The focus of this follow up puppetry performance workshop is on Banraku, a traditional style of puppetry. This style requires three performers to operate one puppet. Working as a group the ensemble must be aware of each other and communicate by nonverbal means to bring this puppet to life. This workshop is more sophisticated in nature with a smaller group and is perfect for team building and deepening ensemble work in theater and beyond.
Arts and Business Conversation FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 11:00 A.M. (EST) Sorenson Upper Lobby FREE. Reservations required at babsonarts.org Derek and Lauren Lux know a lot about building a business from the ground up, turning his passion for performing and puppetry into a thriving company that continues to grow. Join Derek and Lauren, co-founders of DLUX Puppets, for a discussion about turning your passion into a business.
Alice in Wonderland DLUX PUPPETS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2:00 P.M. AND 6:30 P.M. (EST) Carling-Sorenson Theater Tickets $30, Children under twelve $18, Babson faculty/staff and non-students $15, Babson students $10. With remarkable puppetry and clever digital scenery, the classic tale of Alice’s journey through the marvelous world of the Cheshire Cat, Mad Hatter, Caterpillar, Tweedle Dee, Tweedle Dum and the Queen of Hearts becomes a fun musical adaptation for the whole family. In this visually engaging production, all of the characters who encounter Alice are intricately engineered life size puppets, hand built and voiced by DLUX Puppet’s cofounders Derek and Lauren Lux. “Alice in Wonderland” is a feast for the eyes and an afternoon of family fun. 60 minutes with no intermission.
Global Film: Quo Vadis, Aida? DIRECTED BY JASMILA ZBANIC TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 7:00 P.M. (EST) Carling-Sorenson Theater FREE. Reservations required at babsonarts.org Quo Vadis, Aida? is set in Bosnia in 1995. Aida is a translator for the UN in the small town of Srebrenica. When the Serbian army takes over the town, her family is among the thousands of citizens looking for shelter in the UN camp. As an insider to the negotiations, Aida has access to crucial information that could help save her husband and sons, as well as her neighbors and friends. What awaits her family and people - rescue or death? Which move should she make? Quo Vadis, Aida? uses one woman’s heartbreaking situation to offer a searing account of war’s devastating human toll. Although it addresses a specific time, place, and conflict, this unforgettable, profoundly moving story offers a timeless commentary on the ways in which geopolitical events affect individual lives. Post-film discussion will be held immediately following the screening. Co-presented by the Global Film Series and the Arts and Humanities Division.
Waterline Reading Series Showcase WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 5:00 P.M. (EST) Glavin Family Chapel FREE. Reservations required at babsonarts.org Waterline features a fast-paced hour of literary works from Babson College faculty fiction writers, poets, and essayists. The selection is always intriguing and often includes works in progress not yet in publication. Featured authors: Ellen Argyros, Steve Bauer, Mary O’Donoghue, Melissa Leonard, Wes Miller, Mary Pinard, and Elizabeth Young. Co-presented with the Arts and Humanities Division.
A Future of Plants: Recent Works by Olivia Baldwin ARTIST TALK AND RECEPTION Thursday, November 4, 5:00 P.M. (EST) FREE. Reservations required at babsonarts.org EXHIBIT ON VIEW November 4 – January 14, M-F 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. (EST) Hollister Gallery
A Future of Plants presents recent paintings by Olivia Baldwin. Executed during the pandemic, Baldwin’s abstract paintings interweave remnants of past work with dense pigment and shadow drawings to investigate ways of marking time. Baldwin is a Providencebased visual artist whose practice spans painting, drawing, and sculpture. Her work has been exhibited in venues throughout the United States, including Zürcher Gallery, A.I.R. Gallery, Boston University, and Miami University. Baldwin teaches painting in Babson College’s Division of Arts and Humanities. Artist’s Website: livbaldwin.com
Babson Music Collective Fall Concert Monday, December 6, 7:00 P.M. (EST) Sorenson Black Box FREE. Reservations required at babsonarts.org The Babson Music Collective is rooted in the jazz traditions of improvisation and creative expression. The group finds inspiration in a range of musical styles, from pop and afro-beat, to classic jazz standards. Drawing on each member’s personal playing style and experiences, the Collective creates unique arrangements for all of the music it plays. The Babson Music Collective performs at a number of concerts and events throughout the year, with the goal of fostering a community of Babson’s many student musicians and listeners.
Photo by Taline Karozichian ’20
The Screening Room Carling-Sorenson Theater FREE. Reservations required at babsonarts.org BabsonARTS continues to bring interesting and entertaining movies to enjoy on the Carling-Sorenson Theater’s big screen. This semester, The Screening Room series gives you a chance to watch some of last year’s most popular titles that you weren’t able to catch on the big screen the first time around. (Movie titles and venue are subject to change.) Made possible in part by the Stearns Memorial Film Society Fund.
TENET (2020) DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER NOLAN Sunday, September 26, 1:00 P.M. (EST) Rated PG-13. Run time 150 minutes. In the not-so-distant future, a special agent agrees to a risky new mission using the latest advancements in time travel and human evolution to change his present as rival nations vie for global supremacy, ushering in the threat of a third World War that could put an end to life on earth.
MINARI (2020) DIRECTED BY LEE ISAAC CHUNG Sunday, November 14, 1:00 P.M. (EST) Rated PG-13. Run time 116 minutes. A Korean-American family moves to an Arkansas farm in search of their own American Dream. Amidst the challenges of this new life in the strange and rugged Ozarks, they find the undeniable resilience of family and what really makes a home.
Visual Arts Workshops BabsonARTS workshops provide opportunities to explore creativity. Workshops will be in-person and open to Babson, Olin, and Wellesley students, faculty, and staff approved to be on campus. All participants must observe current health and safety protocols on campus.
Resin Casting Saturday, September 18, 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. (EST) 2D/3D Studio (Trim 215) FREE. Reservations required at babsonarts.org Resin casting is an exciting and fun craft that allows you to embed or encase almost any object in a clear epoxy, creating a one-of-a-kind object from jewelry to coasters to mementos. All materials will be provided and no experience is necessary. Participants are encouraged to bring small items to add to personalize their pieces.
Ceramics Glazing Tuesday, November 9, 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. (EST) Ceramics Studio (Trim 221) FREE. Reservations required at babsonarts.org Come learn about Babson’s very own Ceramics Studio by glazing your own ready to fire pottery piece. Pieces will be fired after the workshop and available for pickup the following week. All materials will be provided and no experience is necessary. Photo: Sydney Logan ’21.
Student Arts Clubs There are amazing and talented student artists at Babson. These are just a few of the student-led groups that perform and create on campus. To learn more about other clubs and organizations on campus, visit belong.babson.edu Photo by Wei Wang Facebook
AMAN
The Babson Players
AMAN exists to increase awareness surrounding the countries comprising South Asia through unification of the diverse people, culture, and languages. Performance date will be announced in the fall.
The Babson Players produce, perform, promote, and create a space for unity in the living arts for members of the Babson community and surrounding public primarily through the production of professional, highquality theater including plays, musicals, and other theatrical projects. Performance dates will be announced in the fall.
@amanbabson @amanbabson
Babson College Radio Babson College Radio provides a space and support for students to create content such as talk shows, podcasts, music streams, open mics, and concerts for the Babson community. @babsonradio @babsonradio
Babson Asian Pacific Student Association BAPSA is an Asian cultural student organization for undergraduates. All students are welcome to find a tight-knit community, connect on the basis of Asian heritage, or to simply learn more about various Asian cultures. @BabsonAsianPacificStudentAssociation @babsonbapsa
@BabsonPlayers @babsonPlayers
Babson Dance Ensemble BDE is a student organization that produces a dance concert each semester showcasing the talented dancers and choreographers of Babson and is one of the largest student-run organizations on campus. Performance dates will be announced in the fall. @babsondance @babsondanceensemble
CREATE CREATE is a collective of artistic Babson students who enjoy making things together. This group regularly hosts events embracing all forms of artistic mediums and expressions. @createinthestudio @createinthestudio
Film Association of Babson, Olin, Wellesley FABOW is dedicated to bringing film enthusiasts together for film screenings, collaborative projects, speaker events, and more. Whether you are interested in a career in the entertainment industry or simply love watching movies, FABOW is here to support you. Film Association of Babson, Olin, Wellesley @faofbow
Rocket Pitches, a cappella group The Rocket Pitches are Babson’s premiere acapella group. Featuring voices from all class years and performing pop, folk, and classic music, the Rocket Pitches bring vocal performance to the Babson stage and beyond. Performance date will be announced in the fall. @babsonrocketpitches @rocketpitches
Students Against Gravity, Improv SAG specializes in short form improv, and has been making the Babson community laugh since 2016. Students of all levels of experience are welcome to join in for weekly practices and monthly shows throughout the semester. Performance dates will be announced in the fall. @SAGBabson @sagbabson
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Support for BabsonARTS programs is made possible through the ongoing generosity of Richard W. Sorenson M ‘68, P ‘97, ‘00, and Sandra L. Sorenson P ‘98, ‘00, and other donations from alumni and patrons.
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