Coastal Carolina University

February

	The Jackson Family Center for Ethics & Values Insights from World Religions: Living in Love Love in the “Great World House” Preston McKever-Floyd, presenter Monday, Feb. 11, 4:30 p.m. Lackey Chapel Preston McKever-Floyd of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies will explore love as the universal principle of unity in its philosophical, religious and social dimensions. This presentation is co-sponsored by the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies and The Jackson Family Center for Ethics and Values. For more details about this event, please visit: www.coastal.edu/jacksoncenter and www.facebook.com/jacksoncenter. Admission: Free (no ticket required)
	The Office of International Programs and Services Foreign Film Series Wednesday, Feb. 13, 6 p.m. James J. Johnson Auditorium This program is sponsored by the Office of International Programs and the Jackson Family Center for Ethics & Values, which will host a discussion on ethical questions following the film. For more details about this event, please visit www.coastal.edu/jacksoncenter and www.facebook.com/jacksoncenter. Admission: Free (no ticket required)
	Each One Teach One Entrepreneurship Institute Sponsored by the E. Craig Wall Sr. College of Business Administration and Spadoni College of Education Grand Strand Choir Challenge Saturday, Feb. 16, 6 p.m. Wheelwright Auditorium Local choirs compete for the title of the “Best Choir” on the Grand Strand in this exciting competition with the winner receiving $1,000. Scott Mann of Wave 104.1 and Paula Caruso of WMBF News will host the Choir Challenge. Proceeds will go to CCU’s Each One Teach One Entrepreneurship Institute, which provides middle and high school students with the tools they need to build prosperous, successful futures in education and entrepreneurship. The Institute’s goal is to inspire tomorrow’s leaders, who will teach the next generation how to succeed. General Admission $8 per person in advance $10 at the door Children (ages 10 and under): $5 (must be accompanied by an adult)
	Piano Concert Series I Read Gainsford, piano Sunday, Feb. 17, 4 p.m. Edwards Recital Hall, Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts Pianist Read Gainsford was recently described in the press as the possessor of “finger-numbing virtuosity and delicately chiseled precision,” yet he is driven to pursue connections beyond the merely pianistic. From collaborating with noted oceanographers in presenting “Voice of the Whale” by George Crumb, to consulting with art historians and living artists to create a series of images to accompany his performances of Messiaen’s Vingt regards sur l’Enfant-Jésus; to playing Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring for live performance by a noted dance troupe, he is committed to reaching audiences innovative ways. General Admission $3 per person CCU and HGTC students: Free with ticket (one per valid ID) CCU and HGTC faculty/staff: Free with ticket (two per valid ID) Alumni/ Senior Citizens (ages 65 and over): $3 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute members: $3 Teens (ages 11 to 17): $3 Children (ages 10 and under): Free with ticket (must be accompanied by an adult)
	Coastal Carolina University Department of Theatre *On the Verge; or, The Geography of Yearning* By Eric Overmyer Thursday, Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 1, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 3 and 7:30 p.m. 79^th Avenue Theatre, Myrtle Beach Higher Education Center, Room 206 79^th Avenue North and U.S. 17 Bypass, Myrtle Beach Three Victorian lady explorers, equipped with dialogue as pithy as their helmets, thwack their machetes through the wilderness while telling tales of past jaunts among the natives. Brave, willing and yearning to see it all, the women begin their trek to Terra Incognita in 1888, only to discover they are adrift in time. Eric Overmyer crafts a linguistic labyrinth for his heroines as they navigate through uncharted territory populated with pop culture and possibility. Reserved Seating $15 per person CCU and HGTC students: $5 (one per valid ID) CCU and HGTC faculty/staff: $10 (two per valid ID) Alumni/ Senior Citizens (ages 65 and over): $10 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute members: $10 Teens (ages 11 to 17): $5 Children (ages 10 and under): $5 (must be accompanied by an adult)
	Multicultural Student Services Gospel Sing Out Pat Singleton-Young, director of Multicultural Student Services Sunday, Feb. 24, 4:30 p.m. Wheelwright Auditorium A celebration of joyous and heartfelt music, this annual event features the harmony of the Coastal Carolina University Inspirational Ambassadors (Gospel Choir). The program, a community favorite, also showcases other university choirs and groups from surrounding areas. Admission: Free with ticket
	The Jackson Family Center for Ethics & Values Philosopher’s Corner: Neil Sinhababu Monday, Feb. 25, 4:30 p.m. James J. Johnson Auditorium Neil Sinhababu, Ph.D., from the National University of Singapore is the first presenter at the Jackson Center’s new series, Philosopher’s Corner. Sinhababu will be giving a talk titled “The Epistemic Argument for Hedonism,” taking the position that we should only believe that what is good is what makes us happy. For more details about this event, please visit www.coastal.edu/jacksoncenter and www.facebook.com/jacksoncenter. Admission: Free (no ticket required)