Public Programs

Tales of Wonder

Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 5:52 am

Written by Mark Sasse, JCC's Arts programming administrator, with music by South Koren composer Shin Beak, this is a holiday show like no other. Tales of Wonder brings the holiday season to life in a magical, poignant, and nostalgic way. Comedic takes and dramatic moments. Historical pieces and contemporary dilemmas. This is a unique theatrical show, which combines the best of show from three years of sold-out performances at the Penang Performing Arts Centre in Malaysia from 2015-2017. Now it is being presented for the first time in the USA by the JCC Uncommoners at Scharmann Theatre.

Tales of Wonder

Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 5:52 am

Written by Mark Sasse, JCC's Arts programming administrator, with music by South Koren composer Shin Beak, this is a holiday show like no other. Tales of Wonder brings the holiday season to life in a magical, poignant, and nostalgic way. Comedic takes and dramatic moments. Historical pieces and contemporary dilemmas. This is a unique theatrical show, which combines the best of show from three years of sold-out performances at the Penang Performing Arts Centre in Malaysia from 2015-2017. Now it is being presented for the first time in the USA by the JCC Uncommoners at Scharmann Theatre.

Book Signing: "Cloudwalking" by Nick Smith

Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 5:52 am

Visit the Campus Store and chat with Nick Smith, author and Communications instructor at SUNY JCC. In addition to his newest book, "Cloudwalking," Smith has published works such as "Cat City," "American Spirit," "The Secret Life of Teddy Bears," and "Milk Treading;" which was featured on NPR's "All Things Considered," translated into Italian, and adapted into an Edinburgh Fringe Festival play. 

Smith will hold a drawing to give away a copy of his book "American Spirit," during the event.

JCC Foundation Awards Gala 2024

Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 5:52 am

The 2024 JCC Foundation Awards Gala presented by Assured Partners honors recipients of the John D. Hamilton Award, Distinguished Alumni Award, and Nurse of Distinction Award, as well as student scholarship winners. The gala begins at 5:30 p.m. with hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. followed by the awards presentation.

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