23 March ICC Films to host screening, Apr. 6 March 23, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 ICC Films will host a film screening, A NIGHT WITH RISING STARS, Apr. 6, at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center Auditorium on the Fulton Campus. The doors will open at 6 p.m. for students to walk the red carpet and have their pictures made (optional). Dress can be formal or casual. The screening of the two films will begin at 7 p.m. “Ruby,” which was written by Jade Keaton of Tupelo and directed by Charlie Wright of Pontotoc, stars Annaka Langley of Houston and Ashlyn Holcomb of Fulton. “Mississippi Minute” stars Ryan Perich of Saltillo and Patrick Gallagher (Los Angeles, Calif.) from “Night at the Museum.” The event is free to the public, and concessions will be available for purchase. COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. For more information, contact Morgan Cutturini, ICC Films sponsor, at (662) 862-8167 or email mscutturini@iccms.edu. Related Articles ICC Films to host screening, Apr. 6; open to students, employees and public ICC Films will host a film screening, A NIGHT WITH RISING STARS, Apr. 6, at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center Auditorium on the Fulton Campus. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for students to walk the red carpet and have their pictures made (optional). Dress can be formal or casual. The screening of the two films will begin at 7 p.m. “Ruby,” which was written by Jade Keaton of Tupelo and directed by Charlie Wright of Pontotoc, stars Annaka Langley of Houston and Ashlyn Holcomb of Fulton. “Mississippi Minute” stars Ryan Perich of Saltillo and Patrick Gallagher (Los Angeles, Calif.) from “Night at the Museum.” The event is free to the public, and concessions will be available for purchase. COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. For more information, contact Morgan Cutturini, ICC Films sponsor, at (662) 862-8167 or email mscutturini@iccms.edu. ICC to host “Bridges to Belonging” conference on April 10 As the need for meaningful support systems for neurodivergent students continues to grow, Itawamba Community College’s Bloom Neurodivergent Program is bringing educators, families and community leaders together for a shared purpose. ICC will host the “Bridges to Belonging: Connecting Families, Schools and Community for Student Success” conference on April 10 at the ICC Belden Center, uniting partners from across the region to strengthen pathways for student success. The daylong conference is designed to foster collaboration among K-12 schools, higher education, families and community agencies, with a focus on helping students successfully transition from school to adulthood. Participants will include principals, administrators, educators, parents and community stakeholders who are committed to improving outcomes for students with diverse learning needs. The event will feature a keynote presentation, breakout sessions, a panel discussion and dedicated networking opportunities. Leading the conference as keynote speaker is Alyece Smith, a TEDx speaker, ADHD business coach, author and nonprofit founder from Kiln. Smith is the CEO and founder of Socially Ausome™ and executive director of Caiden’s Corner, a nonprofit supporting autism families. She is also host of “The ADHD CEO ... ICC to Host Two Small Business Showcases in April From fresh sourdough to handcrafted floral arrangements and locally made mead, Itawamba Community College is bringing hands-on experiences straight to the community through its Small Business Showcase series. Designed to connect consumers, small business owners and community members, the Small Business Showcase series provides opportunities to learn new skills, explore locally made products and build lasting relationships. The initiative also reinforces ICC’s commitment to strengthening its role as a community partner across the region. The first showcase will feature Blue Magnolia Bread Company on April 8 at 5:30 p.m. at 1389 Mobile Street in Saltillo. Participants will learn the art of sourdough bread making, including how to fold bread, prepare dough and create their own loaf to take home. The cost to attend is $25 per person. The second showcase will take place April 27 at 5:30 p.m. at 1719 McCullough Blvd. in Tupelo, featuring a collaborative experience with Queen’s Reward and 7 Acres Flowers. Attendees will enjoy one drink or slushie, learn the process of making mead and create a small, honey-influenced floral arrangement. The cost is $40 per person. Participants must be 21 or older ... Early Childhood Academy April activities Itawamba Community College’s Early Childhood Academy has scheduled several events for April. An Early Childhood Academy Vision Board Workshop will be Apr. 2 from 6-8 p.m. in room 608 of the Belden Center and Apr. 5 from 6-8 p.m. in room 126 of the Student Support Center at the Tupelo Campus. The two-hour workshop will explain how to reach goals by creating a vision board, which is a collection of pictures, phrases and art outlining goals for the year. Scheduled for the Week of the Young Child are the following events: Apr. 16, 1-2 p.m. – Music Monday – Sing, Dance, Celebrate and Learn activities including Brain Boogie Busters, Zumba for Kids Song and Dance Activity and Nursery Rhymes; Apr. 17, 1-2 p.m. – Tasty Tuesday – Healthy Eating and Fitness at Home and School, including apple, fruit, donuts activity; food group sorting from the My Plate website and Green Salad craft; Apr. 18, 1-2 p.m. – Work Together Wednesday – Work Together, Build Together, Learn Together – floating structures and gumdrop bridge; Apr. 19, 1-2 p.m. – ... ICC schedules concerts for April, May Itawamba Community College has scheduled several concerts for April and May . They include ICC Choir and Chamber Concert, Apr. 8, 7 p.m.; ICC Concert Band Spring performance, Apr. 17, 7 p.m.; ICC Jazz Band, Apr. 22, 7 p.m.; ICC faculty recital series featuring Dr. Taylor Burks and Jacob Roland, assistant band directors, Apr. 27, 2 p.m.; ICC faculty recital series featuring Dr. Cass Patrick, guitar, Apr. 29, 7 p.m.; CenterStage, May 1, 7 p.m.; and ICC faculty recital series featuring Ryan Todd, band director, and Christy Griffith, assistant band director, May 5, 7 p.m. All concerts will be in the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center auditorium at the Fulton Campus. The public is invited, and admission is free. ICC schedules several concerts in April Itawamba Community College has scheduled several concerts for April. They include Small Ensembles, Apr. 9, 7 p.m.; Spring Band, Apr. 11, 6:30 p.m.; Percussion Ensemble, Apr. 16, 7 p.m. and CenterStage, Apr. 24, 7 p.m. Groups included in the Small Ensemble concert are the Rush Hour Saxophone Quartet, Brass Ensemble and Wind Ensemble. Members of the Rush Hour Saxophone Quartet include Dalton Brandon, Addison Clements, Mikey Coleman, Cassidy Edwards, Dexter Fason, Jacob Goodman and Joseph Lewis. Performing with the Brass Ensemble are Mason Bates, Jacob Butler, Joseph Cassler, Kelly Cleveland, Olivia Crowder, Joshua Fernandez, Hunter Johnson, Semaj Jones, Jason Luna, Hannah Palmer, Emanuel Quiroz, Jackson Sibley, Granthan Sullivan, and Emily Welch. Members of the Symphonic Band are Robert Adams, Toby Adams, Lilly Andry, Chase Baggett, Adriana Banderas, Lillian Bethay, Jacob Bramlett, Jake Butler, Camille Butts, Colton Byrd, Cameron Christian, Ahmad Cox, Briley Dabbs, Tristan Dancy, Leah Dawkins, Ashanti Doss, Alona Finley, Jaylen Franks, Sommer Fredrick, Elena Gann, Tamera Garth, Jayden Gray, Dorien Griffin, Ryfucious Guy, Laken ... Comments are closed.