Presented by the Emerson/Harris Program for Private Study Solo Recital SeriesProgramTBDLivestream: https://mta.mit.edu/viewlisten/live-killian-hallAbout the PerformersBecause Valerie K. Chen (EECS ’22, EECS MEng ’23) always dreamed of uniting the cellists, shestarted MIT’s first cello club CelloWorld(); and associated ensemble Cello++ (abbreviated C++).Her initiatives extend beyond just the cello world, however: Valerie also founded the Music Unites:Songs for Equity (MUSE) Project, an MIT video performance series highlighting Black artists.An ardent performer, Valerie has played in MIT’s Emerson/Harris Program, Jazz Combos, Chamber MusicSociety, campus pop-up music series “Sharing Notes,” and with the SymphonyOrchestra as both Concerto Competition winner and principal cellist. Most recently, she appeared assoloist with the Boston Pops at Symphony Hall for MIT Tech Night.Outside of MIT, Valerie has won numerous accolades both as soloist and chamber musician. Shehas also held the position of principal cellist of local, California All-State, and All-National honororchestras. She is immensely grateful to her teachers Joyce Geeting, Maureen Hynes, CliveGreensmith, Kee-Hyun Kim, and Christine Lamprea.Valerie is currently pursuing her PhD in interactive robotics advised by Prof. Julie Shah. Her goal inboth research and music is to improve lives through everyday interactions, which natural-ly compelsher to share music jokes, no matter how minor the oppor-tune-ity.About the Emerson/Harris Program for Private StudySupport for private musical study is available for students through the Emerson/Harris Program (E/HP), which offers merit-based financial awards for outstanding achievement on instruments or voice in classical, jazz, or world music. Each academic year, the program awards Scholarships and Fellowships to nearly seventy students who commit to a full year’s study and participate in the musical life of MIT.Auditions for the program are held at the beginning of each academic year. Private teacher selections, made in consultation with the E/HP jury heads, may include instructors from MIT staff and throughout Greater Boston. The Emerson/Harris Program is funded by the late Mr. Cherry L. Emerson, Jr. (SM, 1941), in response to an appeal from AssociateProvost Ellen T. Harris (Class of 1949 Professor Emeritus of Music). The Emerson/Harris Masterclass Series is supported, in part, by the Robert L. Malster (1956) Fund.This project is presented as part of Artfinity, an Institute-sponsored event celebrating creativity and community at MIT. Artfinity is organized by the Office of the Arts.

Let's celebrate spring—come hang out at the Muddy Charles Pub! Enjoy complimentary snacks (courtesy of MS&PC, while it lasts), affordable drinks for purchase (cash only).Bring your spouse/partner, meet new friends, and unwind!Registration is required and must be confirmed, as space is limited. Please bring your MIT ID and a valid passport/local ID (21+).If you have any questions, please contact Ilja Hedemann, iljahedemann@gmail.com.ONLY FOR SPOUSES AND PARTNERS CONNECT

Experience the immediate benefits of myofascial release with this simple and effective self-care practice. Learn specialized ball rolling techniques that help penetrate through layers of skin, fascia and muscle and massage into your high-tension areas.Each class includes guided exercises using the Roll Model therapy balls, breath work and stretching techniques specifically designed to ease overburdened muscles and encourage deep mind-body relaxation. Explore various muscle groups and needy body areas each week to eliminate strain and discomfort from sitting too long, working on screens and living with stress.You will find greater self-awareness, freedom and ease in your body. Put the power of self-massage into your own hands.All levels welcome! This is a movement class and workout attire is strongly encouraged.Registration is required on our wellness class website. If you do not already have an account on this website, you'll need to create one. This is a fee-based class and open to the entire MIT community.

Celebrate Pi day at Ashdown House's annual Pi-Palooza! Enjoy a variety of sweet and savory pies! Vegan and gluten-free options are available. The event will take place in the Ashdown House Hulsizer room (NW35-1121) from 8-10 PM on Friday, March 14th.Sign up at the following link (https://forms.gle/J2rq3mc6hU9k3a3i7​) to participate in a pi-recitation and/or pie-making contest and bring home one of our pi(e)-themed prizes! Contest participation is not required to eat the pies!This event is sponsored by the GSC Funding Board.

Friday, March 14th, 8pm Thomas Tull Concert Hall Edward and Joyce Linde Music Building (W18), MIT 201 Amherst St, Cambridge, MA 02139MIT presents the Boston-area premiere of Golden City by Grammy Award-winning alto saxophonist/composer and MIT faculty member Miguel Zenón. The sweeping extended composition for large ensemble is inspired by the demographic and political evolution of San Francisco, from the pre-colonial period to the contemporary tech-dominated era. The piece is performed by a world-class band featuring Zenón’s unparalleled saxophone, a formidable trombone-centric horn section, guitar, piano, bass, and percussion.Described by reviewer Dan McClenaghan in All About Jazz as “a triumph… Miguel Zenón at his creative peak. A riveting listening experience,” Golden City was commissioned by SFJAZZ and the Hewlett Foundation. The inveterately curious Zenón embraced the assignment by delving into California’s history, “all the way back to the beginning with Native communities,” he says. “All the way back to when it was Mexico, and the Gold Rush, and the waves of Asian migration. I talked to about 50 individuals and came out the other side with a lot more information to feed the creative process.”While Golden City isn’t programmatic, it’s a body of music deeply informed by the places and people Zenón visited. From the opening lines of “Sacred Land,” to the closing lines of “The Power of Community” and “Golden,” Zenón’s music takes the listener on a deep and powerful journey. As Tom Conrad wrote in Stereophile Magazine about the 2024 Grammy-nominated album of the same name, “Golden City defies easy categorization. If it is an ‘ethnic’” record, its ethnicity is the human race.”Featured Musicians and More Information: https://arts.mit.edu/projects/golden-city/This project is presented as part of Artfinity, an Institute-sponsored event celebrating creativity and community at MIT. Artfinity is organized by the Office of the Arts.

A celebration of creativity and community at MITArtfinity is a new festival of the arts at MIT featuring 80 free performing and visual arts events, celebrating creativity and community at the Institute. Artfinity launches with the opening of the new Edward and Joyce Linde Music Building on February 15, 2025, continues with a concentration of events February 28-March 16, and culminates with the Eugene McDermott Award in the Arts public lecture by 2025 recipient artist and designer Es Devlin on May 1, 2025, and a concert by Grammy-winning rapper and Visiting Professor Lupe Fiasco on May 2, 2025. Artfinity embodies MIT’s commitment to creativity, community, and the intersection of art, science and technology. We invite you to join us in this celebration, explore the diverse events, and experience the innovative spirit that defines the arts at MIT.About the Artists Artfinity features the innovative work of MIT faculty, students, staff, and alumni, alongside guest artists from the Greater Boston area and beyond.About the Activities & Events All 80 events are open to the public, including dozens of concerts and performances plus an array of visual arts such as projections, films, installations, exhibitions, and augmented reality experiences, as well as lectures and workshops for attendees to participate in. With a wide range of visual and performing arts events open to all, Artfinity embodies MIT’s commitment to the arts and the intersection of art, science, and technology.About the Presenters Artfinity is an institute-sponsored event organized by the Office of the Arts at MIT with faculty leads Institute Professor of Music Marcus Thompson and Professor of Art, Culture and Technology Azra Akšamija. Departments, labs, centers, and student groups across MIT are presenting partners.Visit arts.mit.edu for more information about the arts at MIT.