March Clackamas Community College (CCC) calendar of events

February 28 – March 10

Winter Term Theater Production: Arms and the Man

CCC’s Theatre Department presents “Arms and the Man,” a comedy by George Bernard Shaw, directed by James Eikrem. Shows are scheduled Feb. 28 – March 10, Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. in the Osterman Theatre. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for youth and $8 for seniors. For ticket information and reservations visit http://www.TheatreCCC.org or call 503-594-3153.

March 5-7

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 5 through 7. An evening performance is scheduled Wednesday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 503-594-3153 or visit http://www.TheatreCCC.org.

March 6, 13, 20

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 12

Eighth 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 14

30th 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 5 p.m. 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 15 & 16

42nd Annual Instrumental Jazz Festival

Talented young musicians from middle, junior high and high schools in Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho and Canada will compete during the 42nd 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 18      

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 21

CCC Chamber Choir and Unistus Winter Concert

Concert begins at 7 p.m. at Mt. Angel St. Mary’s Church, 575 E. College Street, Mt. Angel. Admission is $5 per person. For more information, call the CCC Music Department 503-594-3337.

March 22

CCC Chamber Choir and Unistus Winter Concert

Concert begins at 7:30 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 25-29

Spring Break

April 1

Spring Term classes begin