Grand Rapids Alumni and Friends Event

Sat., Jan. 27, 5:30 p.m., Bixby's Cafe, Grand Rapids, Minn.

Come meet local Bethel alumni, parents, and friends as well as Ralph Gustafson, Bethel's vice president for constituent relations. Bring along a friend who might be interested in hearing more about Bethel, too.

James Hurd Book Signing

Mon., Jan. 29, 7 p.m., Barnes and Noble, Har Mar

Bethel Professor of Anthropology and Sociology James Hurd will be signing his book Horse-and-Buggy Mennonites: Hoofbeats of Humility in a Postmodern World.

Kiss Me, Kate

Feb. 1-3, 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 4, 2:30 p.m., Benson Great Hall

Kiss Me Kate is a Tony Award-winning musical that provides the audience with a glimpse into the creative process of theatre from both a backstage and on-stage perspective. Tickets are $14; $12 (Groups/Seniors); and $10 (Students). Call the Benson Great Hall Ticket Office at 651.638.6333.

Bethel Seminary San Diego Event: LifeWorks, Arlys McDonald

Fri., Feb. 2, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Bethel Seminary San Diego Chapel

Arlys Norcross McDonald, Ph.D., adjunct faculty at Bethel Seminary San Diego, is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in trauma and anxiety. McDonald will provide tools to help attendees deal with anxieties related to family, work, or finances.

Guest lecture by Debbie Blue (Pastor, House of Mercy) and James Larson (Artist)

"Sensual Orthodoxy: Theology & Vision in the Paintings of James Larson and Preaching of Debbie Blue," Thurs., Feb. 8, 4 p.m., Eastlund Room

Bethel Seminary San Diego Distinguished Lectureship, Alice Palmer Mathews

What Difference Does ‘Difference’ Make? Men, Women, and God," 7-9 p.m., Bethel seminary San Diego

To make reservations, contact Caleb Hummel at 619.582.8188, ext. 227, or by email at c-hummel@bethel.edu by Feb. 12.