Make your own stock cooking class

Tired of buying expensive, over-salted, boxed stock for soups? Why not learn to make your own? Join Johanna Bergan on Thursday, Nov. 6 during shadow block to learn how to make homemade stock that will add flavor and flair to any soup. Please pre-register online. Class will be held in Valders 379.

Center Stage Series: 'Anonymous 4' at Luther College Nov. 6

Anonymous 4, covering everything from medieval music to contemporary classical, will perform as part of Luther College's Center Stage Series at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall. The quartet will perform their program "Grace and Glory: Sacred Song from Medieval France and Early America," featuring French motets and their program American shape-not tunes, gospel songs and folk hymns from the 18th-20th centuries.

57th annual Dorian Keyboard Festival Nov. 7-9

Luther will host the 57th annual Dorian Keyboard Festival Nov. 7-9. Middle and high school piano and organ students, from approximately 30 private studios, come to campus for a chance to experience Luther, work one-on-one with music faculty and perform in public recitals.

SAC Spotlight: The OK Factor and General B and The Wiz Nov. 8

SAC Spotlight Committee welcomes two Luther alumni bands, The OK Factor and General B and The Wiz, home for a 7:30 p.m. concert Saturday, Nov. 8, in Marty's Café. Tickets for this event are $5 and may be purchased online at www.tickets.luther.eduor via the Luther Ticket Office, (563) 387-1357 or <tickets>.

Nordmanns-Forbundet/Norwegians Worldwide/Norse Federation

Luther Concert Band to present concert Nov. 9

The Luther College Concert Band will perform a Veteran's Day concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, in the CFL Main Hall. The concert is open to the public with no charge for admission. All veterans are encouraged to attend. The concert will also be streamed live at http://portal.stretchinternet.com/lutheradmin/.

Veterans Day Chapel Nov. 10

Join the community for Veterans Day Chapel Monday, Nov. 10, 10:30-10:50 a.m. in the CFL Main Hall. Weston Noble, Professor Emeritus of Music, will share reflections on scripture and his experience as a World War II veteran. Cantorei, directed by Linda Martin, will offer music. Please contact the College Ministries Office, 387-1040 or <ministry>, to provide names of Luther students, faculty or staff who are currently serving in the military so that they may be included in chapel prayers.

Art Song Jamboree Nov. 10

The first Song Jam of the 2014-15 Art Song Jamboree series will be held at 5:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, in the Recital Hall of the CFL. The Art Song Jamboree concerts are open to the public with no charge for admission. The Art Song Jamboree series is dedicated to the exploration of art song written by women composers of all eras and nationalities, and in all musical styles and languages. Jessica Paul is the creator and lead advocate of the series that offers two performances throughout the academic year.

Student chamber groups to present recital Nov. 10

A recital, featuring select student chamber groups, will perform a recital at 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, in the Noble Recital Hall. The chamber groups, selected the week preceding the recital, are determined via an application process. The recital of selected groups is open to the public with no charge for admission.

Luther to offer Preview Day Nov. 10

Luther College will host a Preview Day Monday, Nov. 10, giving prospective students the opportunity to experience the quality of life on campus, discover the academic excellence of Luther students, and explore what life at Luther is really like. Prospective students are welcome to invite family members along for the visit. Come learn about Luther's campus with a student-led tour and see the best places to study, eat and play.

Children's bargain book blowout Nov. 10

The Luther Book Shop will hold a children's bargain book sale beginning Monday, Nov. 10, offering hundreds of titles. No books will be priced over $5.99. A great selection is offered which includes holiday titles. The sale continues while supplies last.

'Adam Smith and the Wizard of Oz, or: The Invisible Hand Behind the Curtain'

Luther College aims to prepare students to "serve with distinction for the common good." What, though, if people have different ideas about how the common good is to be achieved? Do we need central planning to coordinate everyone's efforts? Nick Gomersall, associate professor of economics at Luther College, will discuss this influential idea at at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, in the Recital Hall of the CFL.

Varsity Band and Wind and Percussion Ensemble Concert Nov. 12

The Varsity Band and Wind and Percussion Ensemble will present a fall concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, in the Main Hall of the CFL. Varsity Band and the Wind and Percussion Ensemble are directed by Joan deAlbuquerque, Luther associate professor of music and director of bands. Varsity Band will perform "Suite on Celtic Folk Songs" by Tomohiro Tatebe, "Appalachian Overture" by James Barnes, "Prelude and Celebration" by James Curnow and "Beguine for Band" by Glenn Osser.

SAC Fall Fest Nov. 13

As the weather gets colder, the Luther community is invited to warm up indoors at Luther College's Student Activities Council Fall Fest at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at Marty's located in the Dahl-Centennial Union on campus. The night will feature the many talents of Luther's student performers, with groups such as Orchesis, Beautiful Mess, and Vera Bang and the Bad Pornstars performing. Hot cider and cookies will be available to all who attend. 

Creative Arts Preview Day Nov. 14

Luther College will host a Creative Arts Preview Day Friday, Nov. 14, giving students the unique opportunity to explore the creative arts at Luther. This day gives students the chance to experience the quality of life on campus, discover the academic excellence of Luther students, and explore what life at Luther is really like. Prospective students are welcome to invite family members along for the visit. To register go to www.luther.edu/admissions/visit.

SAC Spotlight presents Jeremy Messersmith Nov. 15

Mixing buoyant and effortlessly catchy upbeat melodies, with much darker lyrical themes. Jeremy Messersmith will perform his original melancholy indie pop at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, in Marty's Café. Messersmith explained, "I generally like to balance out the bitter and the sweet in my songs. The happier something is musically, the darker it can be lyrically, you can kind of sneak it in there and that's a little more appealing to me." Tickets are $10 and may be purchased online at www.tickets.luther.edu or via the Luther Ticket Office, telephone (563) 387-1357 or <boxoffice>.

Luther College student chamber groups to present recital Nov. 17

A recital, featuring select student chamber groups, will perform a recital at 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, in the Noble Recital Hall in the Jenson-Noble Hall of Music on the Luther campus. The chamber groups, selected the week preceding the recital, are determined via an application process. The recital of selected groups is open to the public with no charge for admission.

'In the Next Room' by Sarah Ruhl

The Visual and Performing Art department presents "In the Next Room (or the vibrator play)" by Sarah Ruhl. The performances will be held in the Jewell Theatre. Due to adult themes and content, only mature audiences are encouraged to attend. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13; 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14; 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20; 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21; and 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22.

Spanish Talent Show

The Spanish Talent Show will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, in Marty’s. Come for music, dancing, fun and prizes. Free admission. For more information or to participate contact Anna De Santis, <desafr01>.

Luther College Brass Ensembles to perform concert Nov. 19

Luther College's Brass Ensembles will perform in concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, in the CFL Main Hall on the Luther campus. The concert is open to the public with no charge for admission. The concert includes performances by Luther's Mass Brass Ensemble, Trumpet Ensemble, Horn Choir, Trombone Choir and Tuba and Euphonium Ensemble. 

Lunch hour yoga: correction on times - class is Monday and Thursday

Join Molly Lesmeister for a six-week yoga session Oct. 27-Dec. 11 (no class Nov. 24 or 27). Two class options offered: Monday at 11:30 a.m. and Thursday at 12:45 p.m. Registration is $18 for one class per week and $36 for two classes per week. Checks should be made payable to Luther College, payment is due the first day of class. Register by emailing Molly, [email protected].