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An Evening with Melissa Villaseñor

Helmerich Auditorium 1920 Campus Drive, Evanston

In hybrid format, join us for a lively conversation with Melissa Villaseñor about the relationship between comedy and mental health. Melissa Villaseñor is a stand-up comedian, actress, and impressionist who broke barriers by becoming the first-ever Latina cast member of Saturday Night Live. Melissa has voiced characters for Toy Story 4, Wreck It Ralph 2, Cartoon

Screening and Q&A: THE YEAR BETWEEN a film by Alex Heller

The Block Museum of Art 40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston

THE YEAR BETWEEN follows college sophomore Clemence Miller, who is diagnosed with bipolar disorder and forced to return home to her sleepy Illinois suburb after suffering a mental breakdown. Alex Heller’s upcoming work includes her first feature film, “The Year Between,” a comedy about bipolar disorder. The film is produced by Level Forward and wrapped production in November