Learn how you can immerse yourself in the rich culture of China and discover this country of more than one billion people during Montcalm Community College’s eight-day study abroad trip from June 20-28, 2013. In partnership with EF Educational Tours, MCC offers this trip to its students as well as community members not enrolled at MCC. An informational meeting is April 10 at noon in room D308 in MCC’s Beatrice E. Doser Building in Sidney. The trip is led by MCC Performing Arts Coordinator Val Vander Mark and MCC Psychology Instructor Jessica Snyder. Contact Vander Mark at valv@montcalm.edu or 989-328-1218, or Snyder at jessicas@montcalm.edu or 989-328-1229 or visit www.montcalm.edu/studyabroad.aspx for more information.

Admission is free

Montcalm Community College’s drama class presents public performances of “Old Macbeth Had a Farm” on Nov. 12 at 2 p.m., and Nov. 13 at 2 and 4 p.m. in the Barn Theater. Admission is free. In this spoof on Shakespeare’s classic story adapted by Tim Kochenderfer, Mr. Macbeth has a bright future at Colonel Duncan’s Chicken Shack—especially after murdering the CEO, seizing the reins of the company, killing off his colleagues, and being assured by a coven of witches that he can’t be harmed. What could possibly go wrong?
Area schools and other groups may book private performances for the months of November and December by contacting Performing Arts Coordinator Val Vander Mark at valv@montcalm.edu or 989-328-1218.  The cost per private performance is $75.