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2006-2008 CATALOGSTUDENT LIFECULTURAL LIFE & SPECIAL EVENTSFrom formal ties to the Southland arts and cultural scene tothe fun of Karaoke Night during Finals Week, the vitality of lifeon the Prairie State campus is evident all year long.CHRISTOPHER ART GALLERYThe PSC Foundation supervises the operation of theChristopher Art Gallery, located on the first floor of the MainBuilding, in the Business & Community Education Center.The1,300-square-foot gallery holds six to eight shows annually,which include PSC student shows, a juried show of District 515high school art, and themed exhibitions by local and nationalartists. Each has an opening reception that is free and open tothe public.The Gallery is open Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m.,Wednesday and Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m., and byappointment. It is closed on weekends, College holidays andother times when classes are not in session.There is no chargefor admission.For more information or to schedule an appointment, call(708) 709-3636.JAZZ FEST AND OTHER MUSIC-MAKINGTop among PSC’s musical events is the annual Jazz Festival, heldin the Business & Community Education Center, in earlyFebruary. Beginning with two days of clinics led by renownedmusicians for middle school and high school jazz bands, theevent culminates in a Friday night concert that has been namedone of the top live events of Chicagoland by The Star.Other concerts and cabarets feature the PSC Vocal JazzEnsemble, the PSC Wind Ensemble, Gospel Choir and an SGAsponsoredbattle of the bands.STUDENTLIFESPEAKERS AND OTHER SPECIAL EVENTSThroughout the year–whether the venue is the Business &Community Education Center auditorium, the comfortable settingof the Barnes & Noble Reading Room, the Atrium, or thelawns of the Main Campus–PSC is also host to speakers ontopics ranging from the arts to international politics, moviescreenings, benefits, comedy and variety shows, formal dances,leadership workshops, poetry readings and more.Annual events include the following:• Black History Month events• Commencement• Community Halloween party• Gem & Mineral Show• Health Fairs• Hispanic Heritage Month events• Holiday Cheer Week• Holiday Bazaar• Job Fairs• Latino Student Leadership Conference• Student Leadership Awards Dinner• Vendor Fairs37