Calendar of Events
Events scheduled for Monday, February 8 (after 5 p.m.) through Monday, February 22 (before 5 p.m.)
ART At Memorial Art Gallery--473-7720; www.rochester.edu/MAG
February 9--Lecture. Director Grant Holcomb will speak on "The Image of Abraham Lincoln in American Art." Free with gallery admission. Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
February 10--Art á la Carte. Marjorie Searl, assistant director for curatorial affairs, will speak on "Art Mysteries in the American Collection." Her lecture will be followed by lunch at Cutler's Restaurant and a tour of the gallery. Noon. Reservations required; call the membership office, ext. 3018.
February 18--Third Thursdays. Single? Over 40? Mix and mingle in a sophisticated setting at this new monthly event. Enjoy light jazz, hors d'oeuvres, and cash bar. Pavilion, 7-10 p.m. For more information, call the gallery at ext. 3035.
February 20--Exhibition Preview Party. Join MAG for the opening celebration of Self-Taught Artists of the 20th Century, An American Anthology. The party comes alive throughout the gallery with a mix of entertainment, including big band, rock, and swing with Skeeter & the Four Notes; pop music with a jazz twist by Annie Wells and her combo; and light classical flute and viola. Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, specialty coffees, and decadent desserts from Sweet Stuff will be served by Cutler's Restaurant. 8 p.m.-midnight. Tickets required. For reservations, call the gallery at ext. 3510.
February 21--Exhibition Tour. Highlights works from the exhibit Self-Taught Artists. Free with gallery admission. Admission desk, 2 p.m.
Creative Workshop--10-week session, which began January 9, features more than 90 courses in all media for adults, teens, and children as young as 2-1/2. Class fees vary from course to course. For a free catalog, call the Creative Workshop at 473-7720, ext. 3056.
Eloquent Testimony: 5000 Years of Art and Cultural History--Explore the breadth of the gallery's collection with distinguished faculty from the Rochester area and around the world. Mondays (began January 11, ongoing enrollment), 9:30-11:30 a.m., or 7-9 p.m.
Viewpoints Lectures--(free with gallery admission, Auditorium, 5:30 p.m.). The following are offered in celebration of Black History Month:
February 9--Musician and dancer Clyde Morgan will interpret a work from the collection.
February 16--Walter Pond will give a 30-minute lecture on the cultural significance of a crest mask from the Cameroons.
ONGOING EXHIBITS AND TOURS At Memorial Art Gallery--473-7720; www.rochester.edu/MAG
Tours of the Collection--Free with gallery admission. Admission desk. February 14, 2 p.m.; February 16, 7:30 p.m.
Gallery Highlights Tours--Highlights works from the gallery's permanent collection. Free with gallery admission. Admission desk. February 12, 19, 2 p.m.
Through October 31--Fabulous Footwear: New Sculpture by Marilyn Gillespie. The 65 trompe l'oeil sculptures survey the history of footwear from 2,500 BCE to the present, from ancient Egypt to Elizabethan England, Imperial China to flapper-era America.
February 21-April 18--Self-Taught Artists of the 20th Century: An American Anthology. This show features more than 250 works by some 30 artists with no formal schooling or training whose work resembles that of the American folk-art tradition. It demonstrates how the tradition has flourished throughout the past century and into the present day. The subjects range from the sacred to the profane, from apocalyptic visions to humor or eroticism. And the materials involved are just as diverse, from oil on canvas to carved stone and turkey bones. The show spills over from the Grand Gallery throughout MAG's entire first floor.
FILMS University Cinema Group--Movie hot line: x5-6743; www.cif.rochester.edu/sa-org/urcg/ (tickets required). All films are shown in Hoyt Auditorium unless otherwise noted. For more information, call x5-5911.
February 12--A Bug's Life, 7, 9:15, 11:30 p.m.
February 13--Pleasantville, 7, 9:30 p.m., midnight
February 19 and 20--The Waterboy, 7, 9:15, 11:30 p.m.
Portrait of the Artist Film Series--New series on artists both in front of and behind the camera. Co-sponsored by MAG and George Eastman House. Dryden Theatre at the George Eastman House, 8 p.m. (tickets required)
February 12--Frida (Mexico, 1984), with Ofelia Medina as Mexican artist Frida Kahlo
February 17--The following short films by artists are featured: Manhatta (Sheeler and Strand, 1921), Ballet Mécanique (Léger, 1924), Un Chien Andalou (Buñuel and Dali, 1929), and Blood of a Poet (Cocteau, 1931).
HEALTH AND WELLNESS The Better Breathers Club--Support group offering guidelines for better breathing for people who suffer from asthma, emphysema, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), or other forms of lung disease. February 19, Rehabilitation Center, 1-2 p.m. For more information, call x5-2421.
Weight Watchers at Work Program--Wednesdays, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Medical Center, Room 2-8513. For more information, call Lindy at 1-800-234-8080.
Noon-Hour Health Bites--Informal series of health-/wellness-related topics sponsored by the Strong Employee Assistance Program. Tuesdays, noon-1 p.m.
February 9--It's Our Turn: A Discussion for Caretakers of Aging Parents. Claire McLauchlin will discuss the changing nature of the relationship with an aging parent, as well as how to achieve a balance in taking care of one's parents, one's children, and oneself. Ambulatory Care Facility, Rooms A & B.
February 16--Dating Services: Do They Really Work? Debbie Hoevenar will discuss her experience finding "the perfect match" for her clientele, as well as dispel myths about using dating services.
Complementary Medicine Program at the Highland Hospital Campus--Classes can be joined at any time; fees pro-rated. For more information, call 341-8020.
Yoga--8-week sessions, Tuesdays (began January 5): General Wellness (noon-1 p.m. or 6:30-7:45 p.m.), Back Care (5-6:15 p.m.)
Prenatal--12-week session, Wednesdays (call for start date), 5:45-7:15 p.m.
Tai Chi--6- or 8-week sessions, Tuesdays (began January 12): Beginner (noon-1 p.m. or 5:45-6:30 p.m.), Intermediate (6:30-7:15 p.m.), Advanced (7:15-8 p.m.)
Personal Expressions: Healing Vibrations Music Class--5-week session, Thursdays (began January 7). No musical skills necessary. This course uses music to relieve stress, restore energy, and assist in self-healing by learning to play the mountain dulcimer (provided at no extra cost).
Balancing Mind, Body, and Spirit--An introduction to what complementary medicine is, including the following topics: Herbal Remedies: Your Cup of Tea? February 11, 7-9 p.m.; Talking to Your Physician, February 13, 10 a.m.-noon.
MUSIC Eastman School of Music--www.rochester.edu/Eastman (* tickets required)
February 8--New Eastman Symphony. Bradley Lubman, conductor. Music of Beethoven (7th Symphony), Strauss (Serenade, Op. 7), Mozart (Eine Kleine Nacht Musik), and Rossini (La Gazza Ladra). Kilbourn Hall, 8 p.m.
February 9--Kilbourn Concert Series.* Singphoniker: classical and popular vocal chamber music from the Renaissance through the 20th century. Kilbourn Hall, 8 p.m.
February 9--Eastman Percussion Ensemble. John Beck, director; with special guest Donald Knaack, "The Junkman." Eastman Theatre, 8 p.m.
February 10--Guest Artist Recital. Vladimir Shakin, piano. Music of Beethoven and Chopin. Kilbourn Hall, 7 p.m.
February 11--Eastman New Jazz Ensemble. Jim Doser, director. "Play Ball--and Jazz!" Kilbourn Hall, 8 p.m.
February 12--The Samuel Adler Series. Robert Kapilow and the Ying Quartet. Mozart's G Minor Quintet, K.516. Kilbourn Hall, 8 p.m.
February 14--Eastman-Ranlet Concert Series.* Borromeo Quartet. Music of Prokofiev, Ades, and Dvorák. Kilbourn Hall, 3 p.m.
February 15--Eastman Collegium Musicum. Paul O'Dette and Christel Thielmann, directors. Kilbourn Hall, 8 p.m.
February 16--OSSIA. Music of Cage, Harrison, and Ergun. Kilbourn Hall, 8 p.m.
February 17--Guest Artist Recital.* William Bennett, flute; Clifford Benson, piano. Co-presented with the Rochester Flute Association. Kilbourn Hall, 8 p.m.
February 18--Chamber Percussion Ensemble. Steve Owen and John Parks, conductors. Kilbourn Hall, 8 p.m.
February 19--OSSIA/Musica Nova. Alan Pierson, conductor; Steve Reich, guest conductor. Music of Reich. Kilbourn Hall, 8 p.m.
February 20--Faculty Artist Concert. Pamela Frame, cello. Kilbourn Hall, 8 p.m.
February 21--Eastman Chorale/Repertory Singers. William Weinert and Yu-Fen Yang, conductors. Music of Brahms, Mozart, and Poulenc. Kilbourn Hall, 3 p.m.
Eastman at Washington Square--Thursday Lunchtime Concerts, First Universalist Church (corner of S. Clinton Ave. and Court St.), 12:15-12:45 p.m. Free admission. Brown-bag lunches welcome. For more information, call 274-1400.
February 11--Serenade à Trois. Music for violin, viola, and cello played by students Yuri Cho, Cindy Lee, and Seung-Hyun Hwang. Mozart and more.
February 18--Kurt Weill in Song. German singer Heidi Bieber will present a few of the many faces of the celebrated songsmith.
River Campus
February 14--University of Rochester Gospel Choir.* Rev. Alvin Parris III, director. Strong Auditorium, 8 p.m.
February 20--University of Rochester Symphony Orchestra. David Harman, conductor. Featuring winners of the River Campus Concerto Competition. Strong Auditorium, 8 p.m.
RELIGION River Campus Interfaith Chapel
Roman Catholic Mass
February 9-11, 15, 16, 18, 22, 12:30 p.m.; February 14, 21, 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Ash Wednesday--February 17, 12:30, 7:30 p.m.Protestant Chapel Service
February 14, 21, 5 p.m.Interdenominational Worship Service
February 14, 21, 3 p.m.Medical Center Interfaith Chapel
Roman Catholic Mass
February 10, 12, 15, 18, 19, 22, 12:30 p.m.; February 14, 21, 11:15 a.m.
Ash Wednesday (mass and distribution of ashes)--February 17, 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m.Interdenominational Protestant Worship
February 14, 21, 10:15 a.m.
SCIENCE AND MEDICINE Biology Department Seminar--Hutchison Hall 473.
February 15--Ecology and Evolution Faculty Candidate. James Fry of Utah State. "The Puzzle of High Levels of Genetic Variation for Fitness Traits: Investigations Using Drosophila." Noon.
Chemistry Department Seminars and Colloquia--Hutchison Hall 473
February 10--Colloquium. Daren Goldbert of the University of Washington. "Fundamental Reaction Steps in Transition Metal Catalysis: Making and Breaking Carbon-Hydrogen, Carbon-Carbon, and Carbon-Heteroatom Bonds with Platinum Complexes." Noon.
February 12--Organic Seminar. Daniel Romo of Texas A & M. "Studies in Synthetic Methodology and Bioactive Marine Natural Product Total Synthesis." 9:30 a.m.
February 15--Physical Seminar. Todd Northcutt of the College. Title TBA. 4:45 p.m.
February 22--Physical Seminar. Paul Albietz of the College. Title TBA. 4:45 p.m.
Political Science Department Seminars--Harkness Hall 329
February 12--Riker Seminar in Political Science. Jack Knight of Washington University. Title TBA. 3:30 p.m.
February 19--Riker Seminar in Political Science. Randall Calvert of the College. "Rational Actors, Political Argument, and Deliberation." 3:30 p.m.
February 22--Riker Seminar in Political Science. Stephen Coate of Cornell University. "Centralized versus Decentralized Provision of Local Public Goods: A Political Economy Analysis." 3:30 p.m.
SPORTS--www.cc.rochester.edu:80/student-srvcs/sports/ICsports/
Women's basketball--NYU, February 12, 6 p.m.
Men's basketball--NYU, February 12, 8 p.m.
Squash--Cornell, February 14, 10 a.m.
Ice hockey--Syracuse, February 12, 7:30 p.m.; Cortland, February 13, 7:30 p.m.; Niagara, February 19, 7:30 p.m.; Buffalo, February 20, 7:30 p.m.
MISCELLANY February 12--Poetry Reading. Jason Sommer, prize-winning poet and author, will read from his second collection of poems, Other People's Troubles. Refreshments will be provided. Rush Rhees, Welles-Brown Room, noon.
February 16--Susan B. Anthony Celebratory Dinner. University Women's Club invites all women of the University community for a chicken dinner with Vocal Point, the all-female a cappella group, and a special presentation of women's education at the University. The Susan B. Anthony Scholarship and the Susan B. Anthony Prize will be awarded to two deserving women students; the Fannie Bigelow Scholarship also will be presented. Hill Side Restaurant of the Susan B. Anthony Halls, 6-8 p.m.
ACTIVITIES PROGRAM Discounts for activities are available to all University staff, faculty, and students through the University Activities Program. All tickets are available at the Hospital Cashier's Office and the Customer Service Center in the SBA building on the River Campus. The Eastman School and MAG carry theater tickets only. Discount cards/brochures are available at the Customer Service Center on the River Campus and across from the bookstore in the Hospital. For further information, check the University Activities Program newsletter or call x5-7942.
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