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Datebook: November 1 - Sistine Chapel Opens to the Public 500 Years Ago

Clayton Tang, Wikimedia Commons

Michelangelo's 5,000 square feet of elaborate frescoes depicting biblical scenes were seen by the public for the first time on this day in 1512. Johann Wolfgang Goethe said, "Without having seen the Sistine Chapel one can form no appreciable idea of what one man is capable of achieving."

It’s Thursday, November 1

The Murray State University Symphonic Wind Ensemble gives its annual President’s Concert tonight at 7:30 in Lovett Auditorium.  Dr. Jonathan Whitaker of the University of Alabama is the guest soloist on trombone.  The concert is free and open to the public.

Community Emergency Response Team training is tomorrow from 5 to 9 and Saturday from 8 to 4 at Pembroke Baptist Church.  CERT is a volunteer service that helps with disaster preparedness, fire safety, search and rescue, terrorism awareness, and disaster response.  Anyone interested in being trained is invited to attend.  To learn more, call 270-886-9484.

Melody Jenkins Fried and David Smyth give a recital of piano duets and music for two pianos tonight at 7:30 at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Martin, Tennessee.  The free recital features works by Poulenc, Britten, Copland, Bartok, and Surinach. 

See more community events at wkms.org.  

Kala Dunn is a native of Princeton, Ky. She’s a 2006 graduate of the Interlochen Arts Academy with a concentration in flute performance and a 2010 graduate of Murray State University with a B.M. in piano performance. She lives in Hamlin, Ky.
Matt Markgraf joined the WKMS team as a student in January 2007. He's served in a variety of roles over the years: as News Director March 2016-September 2019 and previously as the New Media & Promotions Coordinator beginning in 2011. Prior to that, he was a graduate and undergraduate assistant. He is currently the host of the international music show Imported on Sunday nights at 10 p.m.
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