Category: Arts & Entertainment

North Haven resident meets ‘Shark Tank’ star at Quinnipiac University

Kevin Basmadjian of North Haven, right, dean of the School of Education at Quinnipiac University, greeted Daymond John, star of ABC’s “Shark Tank” and founder, president and CEO of FUBU.

North Haven resident to perform in ‘The Servant of Two Masters’

Quinnipiac University Theater for Community will present Carlo Goldoni’s raucous, rapid-fire farce, “The Servant of Two Masters,” from Oct. 15-18 in the Clarice L. Buckman Theater at Quinnipiac, 275 Mount Carmel Ave.

Documentary on college sexual assaults to be screened Oct. 21 at Quinnipiac University

A screening of “The Hunting Ground,” a documentary that explores the rampant issue of sexual assault on college campuses across the country, will take place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Founder of NPR’s ‘Radio Diaries’ to Discuss His Work

Joe Richman, founder and executive producer of NPR’s “Radio Diaries,” will share some of his favorite excerpts from the show when he presents at the Carl Hansen Student Center, Room 225, at Quinnipiac University, 275 Mount Carmel Ave., at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14. This event is free and open to the public.

Celebrated author and educator Sonia Nieto to discuss her new book, ‘Why We Teach Now,’ Sept. 29 at Quinnipiac University

Sonia Nieto, professor emerita of language, literacy and culture at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, will discuss her new book, “Why We Teach Now,” a collection of essays written by teachers, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29.

Daymond John of ‘Shark Tank’ to discuss how he built his global fashion empire Oct. 6 at Quinnipiac University

Daymond John of ABC’s hit reality business show, “Shark Tank,” will discuss how he went from driving taxi cabs and waiting tables to becoming the CEO and president of FUBU, the highly successful American clothing and hip-hop apparel company.

Quinnipiac University Theater for Community announces 2015-16 schedule of productions

The season opens with Carlo Goldoni’s zany farce, “The Servant of Two Masters,” adapted and translated by Jeffrey Hatcher and Paolo Emilio Landi. Pratfalls and wisecracks abound as the perpetually hungry servant, Truffaldino, tries to double his wages and his meals by working for two masters at the same time.

Senator Fasano Comes Down with a Case of Fradiani Fever

American Idol Champion and Connecticut native Nick Fradiani (right) visited the State Capitol on Friday, May 29.

Gay stand-up comedian to perform at Quinnipiac University April 17 to mark Day of Silence

Adam Sank, one of the most recognized openly gay stand-up comics in the country, will perform at Quinnipiac University on Friday, April 17, at 7 p.m. in the Carl Hansen Student Center dining hall on the Mount Carmel Campus.

Patrick Rosal

Poet Patrick Rosal to Read and Discuss His Work Feb. 25 at Quinnipiac University

Patrick Rosal, an assistant professor of English at Rutgers University-Camden and the author of four full-length poetry collections, will read and discuss his work at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25.

The Vagina Monologues

‘The Vagina Monologues’ To Be Presented Feb. 13 and 14 at Quinnipiac University

Quinnipiac University’s Women In Support of Humanity (WISH) group will present, “The Vagina Monologues,” at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 13, and at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14.

‘The Age of Love’ To Be Screened at Quinnipiac University

“The Age of Love,” a new award-winning documentary about senior citizens and speed dating, will be screened at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5, in the Clarice L. Buckman Theater at Quinnipiac University. This event is free and open to the public.