Carmel Symphony Orchestra and CCPLF Women's History Month Events

Carmel Symphony Orchestra and Carmel Clay Library team up for Women's History Month events on mental health and female empowerment.

In celebration of Women's History Month, the Carmel Symphony Orchestra and the Carmel Clay Public Library Foundation have joined forces to present two enlightening events aimed at enhancing the quality of life for women in both the arts and corporate worlds.

Scheduled for March 3, the first event will delve into the topic of "Navigating Mental Health and Valuing Self-care in the Arts and Corporate World." Following this, on March 17, the focus will shift to "Preparing for Competition and Handling Pressure and Passion in our work: Perspectives from Female Musicians and Community Leaders."

Both events are set to take place in the library's Community Room from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Admission is free, but registration is required. To secure your spot, visit carmelclaylibrary.org.

Each event will kick off with brief opening remarks, a 30-minute performance and discussion by Carmel Symphony Orchestra musicians showcasing pieces by female classical composers, and a 45-minute panel discussion moderated by CSO Executive Director Anne Marie Chastain.

The first event on March 3 will feature opening remarks by Jamia Jacobsen, owner of American Behavioral Counseling, LLC, followed by a performance by the CSO string quartet playing works by Gabriela Lena Frank, Fanny Mendelssohn, and Florence Price. The panel discussion will include Dr. Jacobsen, Carmel City Council member Anita Joshi, Wendy Horn, Vice President Business Development for Community Health Network, writer Sandra Hurt, and CSO concertmaster violinist Manami White.

On March 17, the event will commence with opening remarks by Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam, followed by a performance by the CSO woodwind quintet featuring music by Valerie Coleman, Amy Beach, and Florence Price. Panelists for this event will include Mayor Finkam, Rachel Cohen, Director of Peter Rabbit Nursery, attorney Suzette Bewley, conductor Rebecca Tong, and CSO bassoonist Kara Stolle.

Chastain expressed, "Some of the questions we're going to tackle include how we handle the struggles and obstacles we face as artists and leaders in our work, and how we can better thrive in our workplaces with confidence, especially if we find ourselves feeling unsupported. Audience members can also expect candid conversations regarding depression, our need for finding support, and addressing power dynamics in the arts and the workforce. I expect a wide-ranging and fascinating conversation."

For more information, visit carmelsymphony.org.

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