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Special Events
The Congress traditionally features two plenary lectures, a concert, screenings of films on medieval themes, and a dance. Information about specific events at the 44th Congress will be posted as arrangements are confirmed.
Plenary Lectures
Fictions of Conduct in Medieval France
Roberta L. Krueger
Hamilton College
sponsored by the Medieval Academy of America
Friday, May 8, 8:30 a.m.
Michael of Rhodes: A Venetian Seafarer and His Book
Alan M. Stahl
Princeton University
sponsored by Boydell & Brewer, Ltd.
Saturday, May 9, 8:30 a.m.
Concert
Music from the Hapsburg Court of Renaissance "Germany"
Sixteenth-Century Music for Tenor and Viol Consort
The Catacoustic Consort
Annalisa Pappano, Artistic Director
Friday, May 8
8:00 p.m.
First Baptist Church
315 W. Michigan Avenue
in downtown Kalamazoo
(shuttle bus transportation provided from Congress registration)
General admission tickets: $20.00
Film Screenings
King Arthur Was a Gentleman (1942)
directed by Marcel Varnel and starring Arthur Askey and Evelyn Dall
Thursday, May 7, 7:30 p.m.
Beowulf (2007)
directed by Robert Zemekis and starring Anthony Hopkins and Angelina Jolie
Friday, May 8, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday Night Dance
Please join us at the 44th Congress for the traditional Saturday night dance
Saturday, May 9
East Ballroom, Bernhard Center
10:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
As with other Congress activities, the Institute must observe Michigan law and campus regulations. In Michigan you must be 21 years of age to purchase alcohol or beer. You should be ready to prove that you are 21 or over before you approach the cash bar. You must have a photo ID with you. You may not bring your own drinks to the ballroom. All other beverages and snacks are free. Please note that there will be a smoking area outside the building.
The Dance is a social occasion for registered attendees of the Congress only. Please bring your registration badge to the Bernhard Center: it is your ticket of entry.
Worship Services
Daily Vespers
Thursday–Saturday 5:20 p.m.
Fetzer 1040
Daily Mass
Thursday–Saturday 7:00 a.m.
Fetzer 1040
Sunday Roman Catholic Mass
Saturday 7:00 p.m.
Fetzer 1040
Sunday 7:00 a.m.
Fetzer 1005
Anglican/Lutheran Eucharist
Sunday 7:00 a.m.
Fetzer 1040
Photographs:
- A Congress plenary lecture (photo: Neil Rankin)
- Annalisa Pappano, Artistic Director of the Catacoustic Consort
- The Dance (photo: Jim West for The Chronicle)