Join us for a conversation inspired by our solo temporary exhibition by Clarissa Tossin. All That You Touch, You Change, whose title is drawn from Octavia Butler’s novel Parable of the Sower, challenges us to confront systemic issues, the fate of our environment, and the power of change, while showcasing artwork that echoes these themes. This gathering invites readers of the novel to come together and explore its themes in the context of Clarissa Tossin’s work. Through discussion, we will examine how the novel's core ideas intersect with the visual language and concepts in the exhibition. Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of the book, connect with others who share your interest in literature and art, or engage with the exhibition in a new and meaningful way, this book club session is an opportunity to expand your perspective on both the novel and the exhibition inspired by it. Bring your copy of Parable of the Sower and come ready to explore the intersections of literature, art, and social change. We are offering three repeated sessions of this program. Please select the session that best suits your availability. Is your book club reading Parable of the Sower? Contact enormand@nd.edu if you are interested in learning more about ways that the Museum can support further exploration of this book and its themes. https://raclinmurphymuseum.nd.edu/visit/events/2025/04/27/book-club-conversation-exploring-em-parable-of-the-sower-em-in-dialogue-with-art-1/

The University Band presents its Spring program including marches, contemporary concert band pieces, popular music, and traditional Notre Dame favorites. The University Band is a concert band for current students as well as staff, faculty, and alumni of Notre Dame, Saint Mary's, and Holy Cross. For tickets call 574-631-2800 or performingarts.nd.edu. Originally published at music.nd.edu. https://cslc.nd.edu/news-and-events/events/2025/04/27/university-band-2/

Grammy Award winners Third Coast Percussion (TCP), the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center's ensemble-in-residence from 2013 to 2018 and also celebrating its 20th anniversary, perform with acclaimed Grammy Award-winning composer, violinist, and educator Jessie Montgomery. Montgomery, who has received the Leonard Bernstein Award from the ASCAP Foundation and the Sphinx Medal of Excellence, is known for her works that blend classical music with elements of vernacular music, improvisation, poetry, and social consciousness. Her music is widely performed by leading musicians and ensembles worldwide, making her a significant interpreter of 21st-century American sound and experience. GET TICKETS https://events.nd.edu/events/2025/04/27/third-coast-percussion-with-jessie-montgomery/

Grammy Award winners Third Coast Percussion (TCP), the center's ensemble-in-residence from 2013 to 2018 and also celebrating its 20th anniversary, perform with acclaimed Grammy Award-winning composer, violinist, and educator Jessie Montgomery. Montgomery, who has received the Leonard Bernstein Award from the ASCAP Foundation and the Sphinx Medal of Excellence, is known for her works that blend classical music with elements of vernacular music, improvisation, poetry, and social consciousness. Her music is widely performed by leading musicians and ensembles worldwide, making her a significant interpreter of 21st-century American sound and experience. The recital will showcase Montgomery's talents as a composer and a violinist and feature a new percussion quartet composition commissioned by TCP, which explores various sounds and characters using a compact percussion setup. This piece will be paired with Lou Harrison's Concerto for Violin with Percussion Orchestra, drawing inspiration from the lively sounds of Javanese gamelan. Join us in welcoming Sean Connors, Robert Dillon, Peter Martin, David Skidmore, and Jessie Montgomery as they redefine the classical music experience. https://performingarts.nd.edu/event/17158/third-coast-percussion-with-jessie-montgomery/

Third year DMA organ student Joseph Balistreri will present a recital. This performance will be live-streamed. The program can be viewed here. This event is free and open to the public. Originally published at sacredmusic.nd.edu. https://cslc.nd.edu/news-and-events/events/2025/04/27/organ-recital-joseph-balistreri-third-year-dma/

Diversity, along a range of dimensions (e.g., cultural, racial/ethnic, sexuality, gender, neurotype,disability, etc.) offers both challenges and opportunities to any relationship. This session is designedto provide scholars the knowledge and skills to: 1) improve and expand understanding of howdiversity influences mentor-mentee interactions and 2) recognize the impact that conscious andunconscious assumptions and biases bring to mentoring relationships and how to manage them. Lunch will be provided. Registration: https://gradconnect.nd.edu/register/?id=75f752d2-91cd-4dfb-93b7-2e661d468cb8