There are parts available for four females and three males, according to Scott. “I'm looking for people 18 years and older. Mature people are especially encouraged to attend. Auditionees will read from the script,” Scott said. He added that members of the community are invited to audtion.

“Hedda Gabler” is a four-act play by Henrik Ibsen. It was first published in 1890. The play deals with the character of a woman out of harmony with her surroundings. It is a complete revelation of her past life, her thoughts, and the resultant acts. Everything in the play contributes to the psychological portrait of Hedda Gabler.

Performance dates for the play are Thurs.- Sat., Oct. 23 - 25 at 7:30 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 26 at 2:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium. For more information, contact Scott at 662-562-3332 or e-mail tscott@northwestms.edu.

Northwest Mississippi Community College’s Reading Roundtable is set to get underway on Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 2 p.m. in the R.C. Pugh Library on the Senatobia campus.

“Confederates in the Attic” by Tony Horowitz kicks off the first meeting. This past nonfiction best seller explores the fascinating story of America’s Civil War and its lingering existence in today’s society.

The program will be presented by Crystal Giles, technical services librarian, and Maggie Moran, public services and reference librarian.

According to Margaret Rogers, director of learning resources, a limited number of copies of the book are available for purchase. “The book is widely available for check out through local libraries,” Rogers said. Participants may check with any First Regional Library branch to check out the book, she said.

The purpose of the program is to provide a forum for senior adults to read and discuss a variety of books during the course of every semester. Discussions will be led by Northwest faculty, and the meetings will be held on the third or fourth Tuesday of each month.

Funds for the program have been donated by Sycamore Bank.

The September Reading Roundtable will be held on Sept. 23 and will feature the book “Nineteen Minutes” by Jodie Picoult.

For more information, contact the Northwest library at 662-562-3268 or e-mail mrogers@northwestms.edu.

Northwest Mississippi Community College’s Art faculty will present the exhibition “Voices In My Head” at the Northwest Art Gallery beginning Sept. 8 and continuing through the end of the month.

The exhibition will feature works from various art professors who have influenced members of the faculty, according to Lawayne House, chairman of the Art Department.

“We have invited professors from various colleges who have influenced us during our graduate studies,” House said. “When we were planning the coming year, we wanted to do something different. I think this speaks to students about the influence of a good teacher.”

Professors featured in the exhibit include Nona Bolin, Fred Burton, Ron Dale, Maritza Davila, John Jensen, Dick Knowles, Matt Long, Sheri Fleck Rieth, Mary Ann Ross, Marcella Small, Cynthia Thompson and Nancy White. Many of the artists featured teach at institutions in the Mid South area including Memphis College of Art, The University of Mississippi, The University of Memphis and Delta State University. Other colleges represented include The University of South Carolina and the Savannah College of Art and Design.

House said the display will feature several mediums. “We’ve opened the door for the instructors to send and submit whatever they wish to display,” he said. “Before we put the event in stone we asked the professors if they wanted to participate, and they all responded with a resounding ‘Yes.’”

The Northwest Art department offers courses for traditional as well as non-traditional students in such areas as drawing, painting and ceramics, among others.

A two-hour opening reception for the exhibit will be held Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. Gallery hours are Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Northwest Mississippi Community College Fine Arts Division offers classes in the fundamentals of Drawing; Painting; Ceramics; Art History; and Computer Graphics for individuals seeking opportunities for a career in the arts or for personal enrichment. For more information, contact House at 662-562-3399 or e-mail lhouse@northwestms.edu.

A variety of courses scheduled to begin in September at Northwest Mississippi Community College will offer Continuing Education Credits (CEUs), according to Continuing Education coordinator Patricia Lowder. Several of the classes will be held on the main campus in Senatobia. Many of these include computer classes.

Computer Basics (1.6 CEUs) will be offered Mondays, Sept. 15 - Nov. 10 from 6 - 8 p.m. in the Tunica Building, Room 135. The class, which is taught by Helen Williamson, will provide basic general computer use skills for those who have little or no previous computer experience. Students will learn general computer terminology while learning basic skills in using Windows. The fee for this course is $75.

Williamson will also be the instructor for Microsoft Excel (2.4 CEUs) each Tuesday starting Sept. 16. from 4 - 7 p.m. in the Tunica Building, Room 135. The class, which will run through Nov. 11, is the first of a two-part spreadsheet course. Students will learn to organize and analyze numeric data, write formulas, use formatting commands and develop well-designed worksheets. The fee is $75. Students interested in applying for this course must be proficient with the Windows operating system before enrolling in this class.

Another class Williamson will teach this fall is Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 (2.4 CEUs). This course will be taught each Thursday, Sept. 18 - Nov. 6 from 5 - 8 p.m. at the Tunica Building, Room 135. Students will learn the skills they need to give a “Knock Your Socks Off” presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 by learning to quickly and efficiently develop dynamic, professional-looking presentations and then delivering them to an audience. Students will be taught step by step how to combine text, graphics and visual special effects on presentation slides. The class is for everyone, including business people, educators and trainers. The $75 fee for this course includes the cost of the book as well as a CD.

American Sign Language (1.0 CEUs) will be taught by instructor Ida Adams at Yalobusha Hall, Room 120 on Tuesdays, Sept. 9 - 30 from 4:30 - 7 p.m. The course will introduce the fundamentals of American Sign Languages utilizing elements of the language, such as alphabet and vocabulary. The course is excellent for all ages to learn or improve communication skills between deaf and hearing people. The fee is $75.

For more information, contact Lowder at (662) 562-3349 or e-mail pwlowder@northwestms.edu

There are several new non-credit classes on the fall schedule of Northwest Mississippi Community College’s Division of Continuing Education, according to Patricia Lowder, coordinator of Continuing Education. Among the classes being offered in September are Pilates for Seniors, Watercolor Enamel Painting, Beginning Knitting, Upholstery 101, Beginning Sewing, Economics for the Real World and Paper Filigree/Quilling.

Pilates for Seniors will be offered Wednesdays, Sept. 10 - Oct. 15 from 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. in the McLendon Center Exercise Room. Pilates is gaining popularity among senior citizens. Whether the student is an elite athlete or a beginner, benefits can be had from this class. The secret to Pilates is non-impact resistance, which eliminates stress on joints, making it safe, versatile and effective for all ages. The instructor for the class is D’Layne Smith, and the fee is $35.

Basics of eBay Selling will be offered on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 9 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. in Yalobusha Hall, Room 120. Learn to make a supplemental or full-time income from an eBay trained Certified Education Specialist, Olen Batchelor. This multi-media course will include eBay University’s own training materials and will cover selling basics and beyond, including research, opening and using a Pay Pal account, improving your listings with better descriptions and digital photography, security and post-sale activities such as billing and shipping. Save yourself from frustrating hours of poring over tedious instructions. Learn from a long-time successful seller. The fee for this class is $50 plus $18 for the book, payable to the instructor.

Drawing and Painting on Your Own Pace will be offered Mondays, beginning Sept. 29 - Nov. 3 from 6-8 p.m. in the Art Building, Room 304. Drawing and painting are the foundation skills of making art. These classes provide a range of experiences in the basic mediums for beginning and intermediate students. Students will have fun and nurture their talents as they develop their creativity and build art skills. The instructor for the class is Debe Slocum, and the fee is $75, plus supplies.

Watercolor Enamel Painting Workshop is Saturday, Sept. 20 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. in the Art Building. The deadline to register for this class is Sept. 1. This one-day workshop will acquaint students with a form of enameling on metal. Students will create a petite enameled picture on a 1-inch by 1-inch canvas, suitable to become a pin or pendant. Each student will complete three pieces, using pre-enameled steel sheet squares, class watercolor enamels, brushes and tools during the workshop. The instructor for the class is Carol Stroud. The fee for the class is $40, plus a $60 supply fee, payable to the instructor on day of class.

Beginning Knitting will be taught on Thursdays from Sep. 11 - Oct. 16 from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the R.C. Pugh Library. Instructor Norma Borthwick will teach students to knit fun and easy projects by learning the purl and knit stitches, increases and decreases, and how to make a gauge square. Students will knit a scarf, a small purse and afghan squares. Students should bring needles and yarn. The fee for the class is $35.

Upholstery 101 will meet on Mondays, Sept. 8 - Oct. 6 from 6 - 8 p.m. in the Art Building, Room 305. Re-upholstering furniture might be the answer for a fresh look in the home! Students can learn the basics of upholstery, as well as the skills, materials, tools and tricks of the trade in this class. The first class will consist of discussing fabrics, tools and supplies needed for the project. Students will be required to bring a small piece of furniture to work on and will learn how to cut fabric, attach it to the furniture and attach trim. The fee for this class is $125, plus fabric. The instructor is Gloria Singleton.

Singleton will also teach Beginning Sewing on Thursdays, Sept. 9 - Oct. 7 from 6 - 8 p.m. in the Art Building, Room 305. In this class, students will learn how to operate a sewing machine and construct simple projects. This class will cover how to read patterns and hand sewing techniques. Students will make a garment and home decor item. If possible, students are encouraged to bring their own sewing machine to class. Students are required to furnish their own supplies, which should cost approximately $25. The fee for the class is $75.

Students should note that Hancock Fabrics in Southaven is offering a 10 percent discount on materials and supplies with proof of registration for Beginning Sewing or Upholstery 101 classes. Lowder can provide proof of registration.

Pottery will be offered on Tuesdays, Sept. 9 - Nov. 19 from 6 - 8 p.m. in the Pottery Studio in the Art Building. Northwest instructor Eunika Rogers will help participants learn to create their own projects in this fun and friendly pottery course for beginners through advanced students. Students will develop a personal throwing style, while receiving instructions in hand building and wheel throwing. The course will respond to the requirement sand abilities of the student, aiming to increase the scale of the pots that can be made. The fee for the course, which includes clay and firing, is $250.

Economics for the Real World is a course designed to offer some insights and/or analysis of everyday events from an economic perspective. The class will meet on Tuesdays Sept. 16 - Oct. 11 from 2 -3:30 p.m. in the Tunica Building, Room 123. The class will seek explanations for such questions as “Why is the price of gas so high and continuing to rise?” “What influences the housing market and housing prices?” “Who do real estate agents really work for?” “How could Middle Eastern conflicts benefit America?” and “How could the U.S. benefit from more audits bu the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)?” In addition to these questions, students will have the opportunity to present other intriguing questions for the class to analyze from an economic point of view. The instructor for the class is Marty Bolen, and the fee is $35.

The deadline to register for Precious Metal Clay is Sept. 10. The class will be taught on Thursdays, Oct. 2 - 23 in the Art Building. Students will explore Precious Metal Clay (PMC) as they create original fine silver jewelry using organic objects, handmade paper or cork clay to uniquely shape the clay. There will be examples of several projects to choose from, including a link bracelet, pin or pendant, or earrings. PMC is a soft clay made of fine silver particles, binder and water. The instructor will fire the jewelry pieces in a kiln and work with you as you learn to finish them for personal adornment or gifts. Ceramic or jewelry experience will be helpful, but not required. The fee for the class is $60, and the instructor is Carol Stroud. The supply fee is $90-100, depending on the precious metal market, and is payable to the instructor. The supply fee includes PMC products, core materials, basic tools and printouts, firing and use of tumbling equipment and patina supplies.

For more information, contact Lowder at 562-3349 or e-mail pwlowder@northwestms.edu.