York College of Pennsylvania Announces 2024-25 Cultural Series

York College of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce its 2024-25 Cultural Series lineup. This annual series offers an exciting array of art exhibitions, music performances, film screenings, and special events, all free and open to the public. The series highlights the College’s commitment to enriching cultural experiences for the campus and the wider York community.

Art Exhibitions The series starts with “There’s Something Happening Here,” an exhibition at the York College Galleries running through November 16, 2024. This collection of iconic posters from the late 1960s and early 1970s showcases the turbulent social history of the era through vibrant graphic design. The Galleries will also host the Fall Senior Exhibition from December 6 to 18, 2024, featuring the final projects of seniors in Fine Art and Graphic Design, a testament to their formal and conceptual growth.

At Marketview Arts, the fall exhibitions begin with “Returning: An Alumni Exhibition,” which runs through October 5, 2024. This curated show features recent works by York College alumni, demonstrating their continued dedication to artistic exploration and growth. Following this, the Mt. Gretna School of Art: Four Pillars Exhibition will be on display from October 18, 2024, to January 18, 2025, highlighting the work of artists who participated in this prestigious residency program.

Music Performances The Music program will present a diverse lineup of performances, beginning with the York College Fall Concert on October 6, 2024, at the Waldner Performing Arts Center. Additional highlights include the York College Choral Voices on November 3, 2024, and the York College Jazz Ensemble on November 15, 2024. The series also features a special guest recital, “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” on December 5, 2024, with music from Vince Guaraldi’s classic holiday score performed by a talented trio of musicians.

Humanities Film Series The Humanities Film Series offers thought-provoking screenings throughout the fall. On September 26, 2024, Director Dina Amer will present her acclaimed film “You Resemble Me” at the Capitol Theatre, Appell Center for the Performing Arts, followed by a Q&A session. Other screenings include a selection of short films by Harrisburg-based filmmaker Caleb Smith on October 24, 2024, and the award-winning film “Sweet Thing,” presented by Editor Alan Wu on November 21, 2024.

Special Events The Cultural Series also features unique events that offer opportunities to engage with diverse topics and art forms. On September 14, 2024, the Sunshine Dance Club will showcase “A Showcase of Chinese Classical and Folk Dances,” celebrating the richness of Chinese culture through music and dance. On September 17, 2024, the Constitution Day event, “The Murky Past and Contested Future of the Electoral College,” will explore the complexities of the American electoral system and the possibilities for its future.

For more details about the 2024-25 Cultural Series, including event locations and times, please visitycp.edu/cultural-series.

Established in 1787, York College of Pennsylvania is a private, four-year college located in the city of York, a hub of arts and industry between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Housed on 190 picturesque acres, the College is known for its focus on experiential learning and community engagement, serving over 3,500 undergraduate and graduate students in more than 70 baccalaureate majors, along with 30+ professional graduate degree and certificate programs. Deeply rooted in the liberal arts and recognized for excellence in its professional business, education, engineering, and nursing programs, York is ranked among the nation’s Best Value Schools by Niche. The College’s robust recreation and athletics program is among the best in the region and is home to 24 NCAA Division lll sports teams and 30+ intramural sports. A Princeton Review Best Northeastern College, York prides itself on its experienced, engaged faculty, its high-impact and student-centric philosophy, and its long-standing commitment to affordability and accessibility.

 

Contact:  Brian Hazlett, Vice President for Enrollment Management, York College of Pennsylvania

Phone: 717.815.1220

Email: bhazlett@ycp.edu