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INDUSTRIAL-STRENGTH DRAMA--Machinal, a 1928 Broadway hit written by journalist Sophie Treadwell, will get a modern-day treatment by the University's International Theatre Program. The play is loosely based on the sensational 1927 murder trial of Ruth Snyder, which Treadwell covered. The production continues at 8 p.m. on April 28, 29, 30, and May 1. For ticket information, visit www.rochester.edu/College/ENG/theatre.

Events scheduled for Monday, April 26 (after 5 p.m.), through Monday, May 10 (before 5 p.m.)

MEMORIAL ART GALLERY EVENTS

Memorial Art Gallery--x5-3081; http://mag.rochester.edu

April 28--Art À La Carte. Chief Curator Marjorie Searl speaks on the acquisition process in a lecture titled "On the Trail of Art." Tickets required; member discount. To register, call 473-7720, ext. 3072. Lecture, noon; lunch, 1 p.m.; tour, 2 p.m.

May 2--Lecture. Art historian and researcher Evie Joselow presents "Nazi Art Looting: Tales of Discovery." Joselow will share case studies of recent finds, personal stories, and ongoing research by modern-day art sleuths. Presented in cooperation with the Jewish Community Federation of Greater Rochester and supported by Speakers in the Humanities. Free and open to the public. Auditorium, 2 p.m.

May 6--Preschool Workshop. Children can enjoy an art project, story reading, and gallery tour, all with a unified theme. For ages 2 1/2 to 5 years with adult. Registration fee required. For reservations, call 473-7720, ext. 3056. Creative Workshop, 10:30 a.m. to noon.

May 6--What's Up. Nancy Norwood, curator of European art, discusses the current exhibition Literacy for Little Comrades: The Anti-Religious Alphabet. Auditorium, 5:30 p.m.

May 6--Artist Lecture. Painter Francisco Montes Shuña speaks about his work and the Sachamama Ethnobotanical Garden, a retreat and research center in his native Peru devoted to recording and preserving the traditions of the indigenous people of the Amazon. This lecture is presented with the aid of a translator. Bausch & Lomb Parlor, 7 p.m.

ONGOING EXHIBITS AND TOURS

Memorial Art Gallery

Gallery Highlights Tour--Free with admission. Meet at the admission desk. May 6, 6:30 p.m.; May 2, 7, 9, 2 p.m.

Through June 6--Literacy for Little Comrades: The Anti-Religious Alphabet. Explores the role of visual propaganda in the time of Stalin and its use as an educational tool.

Through 2004--Protected for Eternity: The Coffins of Pa-debehu-Aset. Showcases the lavishly decorated inner coffin of an Egyptian official of the fourth century B.C.E. and other ancient artifacts.

River Campus

Through May 8--Senior Art Shows. Showcases senior art projects. Through April 30, Kimberly Hampton; May 3-8, Stacey Hunt. The Gallery at the Art and Music Library.

Through September 15--Friendship in Bloom: Four Centuries of Floral Images to Celebrate the Iris Friendship Garden in Highland Park. This exhibition showcases irises in books and prints from the Ellwanger and Barry Nursery Library and other collections. Rare Books and Special Collections, Rush Rhees Library, second floor.

FILMS

University Cinema Group--All films are shown in the Hoyt Hall Auditorium, unless otherwise noted. Tickets available in advance at the Common Market, Wilson Commons.

April 30--Cold Mountain. 8 p.m., 11 p.m.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

CPR Classes--Classes are offered by the Office for Educational Resources (OER) from January through June. Registration required. All classes held in the OER Department (2-7500 area of the Medical Center). To register, call x5-7666.

April 27--Basic Life Support Refresher Course, 5 to 9 p.m.

May 5--Basic Life Support Original Course, 9 a.m. to noon.

May 10--Basic Life Support Refresher Course, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m..

Medical Center Fitness and Wellness Center--Call x5-2437 for information.

April 28, May 5--Meditation Interest Group. Nondenominational and no prior experience necessary. Free and open to the public. For more details, e-mail Paul Puri at paul_puri@urmc. rochester.edu. Spa Room. 5:30 p.m.

April 29, May 6--Traditional Hatha Yoga. Free to members of the center or $5 per class for nonmembers; walk-ins welcome. Medical Center,G-5680, 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Highland Hospital Family Classes--Call 473-2229 to register. www.stronghealth.com/services/womenshealth/resources.cfm

April 27, May 1, 4, 8--Exercising for Childbirth. A nonaerobic exercise class that helps stretch and tone the muscles used in labor and birth. Fee required. Registration and health care provider permission required. April 27, May 4: 7:15 to 8:15 p.m.; May 1, 8: 9 to 10 a.m.

Through May--Childbirth Classes. Classes focus on the process of labor, birth, and postpartum; breathing and relaxation techniques; the hospital stay; special situations such as Cesarean birth; and a tour of the Family Maternity Center. Visit www.stronghealth.com/services/womenshealth/Classes/schedule.cfm to view class schedules.

May 3--Working and Breastfeeding. Learn strategies for balancing breastfeeding and work from a certified lactation consultant. Fee: $20/couple. Registration required. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

May 3--Infant Care and Safety: Class One. Expectant parents learn the basics of preparing the home and family for a new baby. Fee: $50/couple for three-week mini-series. Registration required. 7 to 9 p.m.

May 5--Managing Labor Pain. The class discusses all the options from breathing and relaxation to medications and epidurals. Fee: $20/couple. Registration required. 7 to 9 p.m.

May 6--Cesarean Birth. This class is designed for mothers and support persons who are preparing for a planned Cesarean birth as well as families who have been told that a Cesarean birth may be needed. Fee: $20/couple. Registration required. 7 to 9 p.m.

May 8--Childbirth Refresher. This three-hour "express" class is for expectant parents who have attended childbirth classes within the past five years. The course reviews the labor and birth process, hospital stay, special situations such as Cesarean birth, breathing and relaxation techniques, and how to prepare brothers and sisters for the new arrival. Fee: $35/couple. Registration required. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

MUSIC

Eastman School of Music--24-hour Music Line x4-1100. Events are free unless otherwise noted. www.rochester.edu/Eastman

April 26--World Music Series. Gamelan Lila Muni. Tickets required. Kilbourn Hall, 8 p.m.

April 27--Collegium Musicum. Paul O'Dette and Christel Thielman, directors. Kilbourn Hall, 8 p.m.

April 28--Eastman Wind Ensemble. Mark Davis Scatterday, conductor. Eastman Theatre, 8 p.m.

April 29--Eastman Repertory Singers and Eastman Women's Chorus. Courtney Carey, Deanna Joseph, and Brian Russell, conductors. Kilbourn Hall, 8 p.m.

April 30--Eastman Jazz Ensemble and New Jazz Ensemble. Bill Dobbins and Dave Rivello, directors. Eastman Theatre, 8 p.m.

May 2--Eastman Philharmonia and Eastman Wind Ensemble. Neil Varon and Mark Davis Scatterday, conductors. Eastman Theatre, 3 p.m.

Eastman at Washington Square--"Thursday Lunchtime Concerts" at the First Universalist Church, corner of South Clinton Ave. and Court St., 12:15-12:45 p.m. Brown-bag lunches welcome during performance.

April 29--Something Borrowed, Something Blues. Antara Winds perform a concert featuring woodwind music of different eras.

May 6--Tap Your Troubles Away. Vocalists from the Music Theatre class of Cecile Saine and Julia Izzo in Eastman's Community Education Division perform songs from Kismet, 42nd Street, and West Side Story. Irina Lupynis, piano.

River Campus

April 27--University Symphony Orchestra. David Harman, conductor. Strong Auditorium, 8 p.m.

April 30--Midnight Ramblers. All-male a cappella group offers an evening of entertainment, featuring skits, surprises, and music. Daniel Israel, director. Tickets available at the Common Market and at the door. Strong Auditorium, 8 p.m.

RELIGION

River Campus Interfaith Chapel--x5-4321; www.rochester.edu/chapel/services.html

Roman Catholic Mass

May 2, 9, River Level, 10:30 a.m., 7 p.m.

April 27, May 4, Sanctuary, 5:15 p.m.

April 28, May 5, Friel Lounge, 10 p.m.

Jewish Services

Conservative: April 30, May 7, River Level, 6 p.m.; May 1, 8, Commons Room, 10:30 a.m.

Orthodox: April 30, May 7, Conference Room, 6 p.m.; May 1, 8, River Level, 10 a.m.

Reform: April 30, May 7, Commons Room, 6 p.m.

Muslim Services--All prayers will be held in Meditation Room 220 unless otherwise specified.

Daily Prayers: Fajr, 5 a.m. (Commons Room); Thuhr, 1:30 p.m.; Asr, 5:30 p.m.; Magrib, sunset; Isha, 10 p.m.; Jumma, Friday only, 1:15 p.m. (Commons Room).

Protestant Services

University Christian Fellowship: May 2, 9, Sanctuary, 3 p.m.

Protestant Community Chapel: May 2, 9, Sanctuary, 5 p.m.

Sikh Services

Rahiras: April 28, May 5, Meditation Room, 7 p.m.

Hindu Study Group

May 2, 9, Meditation Room, 11 a.m.

Sangha

April 26, May 3, Commons Room, 8 p.m.

Agape

April 28, May 5, Conference Room, 9 p.m.

SPORTS

Athletics and Recreation--www.rochester.edu/athletics

Baseball--St. John Fisher, May 2, 1 p.m.

THEATER

Machinal--The International Theatre Program presents a drama exploring the tragic consequences of isolation and desensitization in a machinelike society. Tickets can be reserved online at www.rochester.edu/College/ENG/theatre or by phone at x5-4088. Todd Theatre, April 28, 29, 30, May 1, 8 p.m.

RIVER CAMPUS LECTURES

April 26--Department of Chemistry Physical Seminar. Lisa Berreau of Utah State University. "Metal Alkoxide Chemistry of Chelate Ligands having Internal Hydrogen Bond Donors." Hutchison Hall 473, 4:45 p.m.

April 28--The Fast Ferry and Beyond. A panel discussion on what the ferry means to western New York and its impact on the local economy. Panelists include Mayor William Johnson, Democrat and Chronicle reporter Jim Memmott, former New York State Senator Richard Dollinger, and Canadian American Transportation Systems Chairman Dominick DeLucia. Moderated by Curt Smith, senior lecturer and former White House speechwriter. Admission. The Meliora, Frederick Douglas Building, 7 p.m.

April 30--Department of Chemistry Organic Seminar. Milan Mrksick of the University of Chicago. "From Three Dimensions to Two: Chemistry and Biology at Interfaces." Hutchison Hall 473, 9:30 a.m.

May 3--Department of Biology Donut Talks. Associate Professor Elizabeth Grayhack. "Parallel Processing of the Proteome." Hutchison Hall 473, noon.

May 3--Department of Chemistry Physical Seminar. Andrei Tokmakoff of Massachusetts Institute of Technology. "Hydrogen Bond Dynamics in the Ultrafast Infrared Spectroscopy of Water." Hutchison Hall 473, 4:45 p.m.

May 5--Department of Chemistry Colloquium. Justin DuBois of Stanford University. Hutchison Hall 473, noon.

May 7--Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Seminar. Kelly Zamudio of Cornell University. Hutchison Hall 316, 3 p.m.

MISCELLENY

May 2--Annual Polish Youth Concert and Polish Art Exhibition. Young people of Polish descent celebrate Polish culture through musical and artistic presentations. Concert, Strong Auditorium, lower level, 1:30 p.m.; art exhibition opens after concert, main lobby, Strong Auditorium. For information, x5-9898.

May 5--Communications in Wireless Sensor Networks: When, What, and How? Presented by Biao Chen of Syracuse University. For information, call x5-2053. Center for Optoelectronics and Imaging, 240 E. River Road, COI auditorium. Pizza and social, 6:30 p.m.; technical presentation, 7 p.m.

May 6--Daybreakers Toastmasters Club. Learn about Toastmasters, a public speaking support group. Seneca Room (1-2604), Strong Memorial Hospital, 7:30 to 9 a.m.

May 9--School of Medicine and Dentistry Commencement. Ceremony for medical and dentistry M.D. candidates. Eastman Theatre, 11 a.m.

ACTIVITY CONNECTION

Discounts for activities are available to all University staff and faculty. Specific discounts also are extended to students (call for details). All tickets are available at the hospital Cashier's Office and the Customer Service Center in the Susan B. Anthony Hall on the River Campus. The Eastman School of Music carries movie theater tickets only. For more information, check the University Activity Connection flyer or call x5-7942. The current discount list can be accessed at www.rochester.edu/working/services/auxops/ActivitiesProg1.htm.

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