March 2012 Clackamas Community College (CCC) calendar of events

March 1-11

Winter Term Mainstage Production: ‘The Crucible’

CCC’s Theater Arts Department presents “The Crucible,” written by Arthur Miller and directed by David Smith-English, in eight performances beginning March 1. Shows are scheduled Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. in the Osterman Theatre. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for youth and seniors. For ticket information and reservations visit http://www.TheatreCCC.org or call 503-594-3153.

March 6-8

Student Performance Showcase: One-Act Plays, Stand-up Comedy & Comedy Improv

Theater students do all the work in these performances, including casting, directing, technical production and publicity. The free performances take place in the Osterman Theatre at noon, March 6 through 8. An evening performance is scheduled Wednesday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 503-594-3153 or visit  http://www.TheatreCCC.org .

March 7, 14, 21

Chrysalis: Women Writers

Local author Pat Lichen guides women writers of all levels through discussions of their work. Chrysalis meets Wednesdays from noon to 2 p.m. in the Literary Arts Center, Room 220 in Rook Hall. For information, call 503-594-3254.

March 11

CCC Chamber Choir and Unistus Winter Concert

The Chamber Choir and Unistus Winter Concert begins at 7 p.m. at Milwaukie Lutheran Church, 3810 SE Lake Road, Milwaukie. Admission is $5 per person. For more information, call the CCC Music Department 503-594-3337.

March 13

Seventh Annual Northwest Invitational High School Concert Band Contest

Oregon high school bands compete to qualify for the Oregon School Activities Association State Band Championship. The competition will take place in the Niemeyer Center from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call the CCC Music Department at 503-594-3337.

March 15

29th Annual Vocal Jazz Festival

Top high school vocal jazz ensembles from around the Northwest gather to share their musical talents at CCC. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. in the Niemeyer Center. Admission is $5 per person. The evening performance will include an appearance by CCC’s own vocal jazz group, Mainstream. For more information, call the CCC Music Department at 503-594-3337.

March 16 & 17

41st Annual Instrumental Jazz Festival

Talented young musicians from middle, junior high and high schools in Oregon and Washington will compete during the 41st annual Instrumental Jazz Festival. The competition takes place from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. in the Niemeyer Center. Admission is $5 per person. For more information, call the CCC Music Department at 503-594-3337.

March 17

Utility Workforce Readiness Demonstration Day

Students completing the Utility Workforce Readiness pathway certificate program will demonstrate their proficiency and skills including: rigging techniques to raise and lower transformers, backing utility trucks with trailers, and setting poles and other equipment. Event is Saturday, March 17, from 8 a.m. to noon at the CCC Wilsonville Campus. For information or to RSVP, call 503-594-0944.

March 19

Chamber Ensemble Winter Concert

Director Gary Nelson presents CCC’s Chamber Ensemble Student groups. They will perform various selections from vocal, string and brass ensembles. The performance is at 7 p.m. in the Niemeyer Center, N-119. No cost to attend. For more information, call 503-594-3337.

March 26-30

Spring Break

April 2

Spring Term classes begin