CURRENTS

September 24, 25, October 1, 2—Wendell Castle Video. View Tom Muir Wilson’s award-winning film on The Music Stand, the 1964 work that brought Castle national acclaim. Offered in conjunction with the exhibition Wendell Castle in Rochester. Green Room, 3 p.m.

September 22, 29—Creative Workshop. Registration required; call 473-7720, ex. 3056. Preschool Workshop, 10:30 a.m. to noon.

October 2—Hispanic Heritage Family Day. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with hands-on activities, cultural displays, collection tours, an art show, and music and dance performances. Admission charge. Noon to 5 p.m.

Through October 30—Toronto Perspectives. Features works from Toronto, a book by award-winning photographer Tim Peters. Edward G. Miner Library.

Gallery Highlights Tour—Free with admission. Meet at the admission desk. September 22, 29; 6:30 p.m. September 23, 30; 2 p.m.

Through November 27—For the Sake of a Single Verse: Lithographs by Ben Shahn. This exhibition presents a portfolio of lithographs by American painter and printmaker Ben Shahn. Presented in honor of President Joel Seligman. Lockhart Gallery.

Through October 1—Recovery Room: Susana Reisman. An exhibition by local photographer Susana Reisman, which brings together two different bodies of work that address issues of mass consumption, circulation, and value. Gallery at the Art & Music Library, ground floor, Rush Rhees Library.

Through October 2—Paula Crawford: By the Lake. An exhibition by local artist Paula Crawford, whose colorful paintings and bronze sculptures have been shown in Rochester and throughout the state. She will discuss her work during a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, September 8, in the gallery. For more information, call x5-4188. Hartnett Gallery in Wilson Commons.

Through October 25—Merlin the Magician in Literature and Culture. This exhibition features books, original artwork, comic books, and film pictures that show Merlin’s prominence and popularity in the tales of King Arthur. Robbins Library, fourth floor, Rush Rhees Library.

Frederick Douglass Institute for African and African-American Studies Fall Film Series—fdi@troi.cc.rochester.edu or x5-7235.

September 29—Burning an Illusion. Menelik Shabazz’s though-provoking political and personal drama. Morey Hall 321, 7:15 p.m.

CPR Classes—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.

September 19—Basic Life Support Refresher Class. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

September 29—Basic Life Support Refresher Class. 5 to 9 p.m.

Childbirth Classes—For a list of classes offered through Highland Hospital and Strong Memorial Hospital, visit www.stronghealth.com/services/ womenshealth/resources.cfm.

Medical Center Fitness and Wellness Center—Call x5-2437 for information. Medical Center, G-5680.

September 21, 28—Tai Chi. 5:20 to 6:35 p.m.

September 22, 29—Salsa. 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.

September 22, 26, 29—Shotokan Karate. 6:15 to 7:30 p.m.

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

September 20—Faculty Artist Series. Robert Swensen, tenor; Benton Hess, piano; Nicholas Goluses, guitar. Tickets required (free to University ID holders). Kilbourn Hall, 8 p.m.

September 23—Eastman Jazz Showcase. Bill Dobbins and Dave Rivello, directors. Eastman Theatre, 8 p.m.

September 24—Eastman Wind Ensemble. Mark Davis Scatterday, conductor.

September 26—Eastman Wind Orchestra. Martin Seggelke, conductor. Kilbourn Hall, 8 p.m.

September 27—Faculty Artist Series. Don Harry, tuba. Tickets required (free to University ID holders). Kilbourn Hall, 8 p.m.

September 28—Eastman Chamber Jazz. Rufus Reid, guest bassist. Kilbourn Hall, 8 p.m.
September 28—Eastman School Symphony Orchestra. Neil Varon, conductor. Eastman Theatre, 8 p.m.

September 30—Eastman Philharmonia. Neil Varon, conductor. Eastman Theatre, 8 p.m.

October 1—Morning Chamber Music. Mikhail Kopelman, Lynn Blakeslee, violins;
George Taylor, viola; Steven Doane, Rosemary Elliott, cellos. Kilbourn Hall, 11 a.m.

October 2—Faculty Artist Series. Bonita Boyd, flute; Barry Snyder, piano; Kristian Bezuidenhout, harpsichord. Tickets required (free to University ID holders). Kilbourn Hall, 3 p.m.

September 30—Dashboard Confessional. The rock/punk band bring their emotion-packed tunes to the University. Tickets available at the Common Market in Wilson Commons and at Record Archive, 1394 Mt. Hope Ave. Dashboard Confessional’s appearance is sponsored by UR Concerts. For more information, call x5-5911 or visit www.sa.rochester.edu/urconcerts. Alexander Palestra, Robert B. Goergen Athletic Center, 8 p.m.

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

September 20, 27—Sanctuary, 5:15 p.m.

September 21, 28—Friel Lounge, 10 p.m.

September 25, October 2—River Level, 10:30 a.m., 7 p.m.

Jewish Services (www.urhillel.org)

September 23, 30—Shabbat, River Level, 6 p.m.

September 24, October 1—Shabbat, Commons Room, 10:30 a.m.

Daily Prayers: Thuhr, 1:30 p.m.; Asr, 3 p.m.; Magrib, sunset; Isha, 7:30 p.m.; Jumma, Friday only, 1:15 p.m. (Commons Room). All prayers held in Meditation Room 220 unless otherwise specified.

September 22, 29—University Christian Fellowship, Sanctuary, 8 p.m.

September 25, October 2—University Christian Fellowship, Sanctuary, 3 p.m.

September 21, 28—Protestant Community Chapel, Sanctuary, 5:30 p.m.

September 25, October 2—Protestant Community Chapel, Sanctuary, 5 p.m.

September 22—Neilly Series: Caraid O’Brien. Translator and actress discusses Yiddish literature. Hoyt Auditorium, 7 p.m.

September 23—Whatever Happened to the Socratic Elenchus? Philosophical Analysis in Plato. Colloquium by Gareth Matthews, professor of philosophy at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Dewey Hall 2-110D, 3:30 p.m.

September 27—Plutzik Memorial Reading Series: Michael Palmer. Poet and translator reads from work. For more information, call x5-4092. Welles-Brown Room, Rush Rhees Library, 8 p.m.

September 30—Philosophy Colloquium by Allan Gibbard. Gibbard is the Richard B. Brandt Distinguished University Professor of Philosophy at the University of Michigan. Dewey Hall 2-110D, 3: 30 p.m.

September 26—Department of Biology Donut Talk. “Cytoplasmic Dynein, Lissencephaly and Microtubule-Plus-End Tracking,” Xin Xiang, Department of Biochemistry, Uniformed Services. Hutchison Hall 473, noon to 1 p.m.

October 2—Tea Talk: Janis Gleason. “Kate Gleason: Myths and Realities.” Welles-Brown Room, Rush Rhees Library, 2 p.m.

October 3—Department of Biology Donut Talk. “Mutagenesis and Repair of Mitochondrial DNA,” Elaine Sia, Department of Biology. Hutchison Hall 473, noon to 1 p.m.

September 23—JAM-balya. Fundraiser to support the Red Cross Hurricane Katrina disaster relief fund. Featuring New Orleans–inspired menu. Student performances follow in Strong Auditorium. Dinner, 6 p.m.; show, 7:30 p.m. Open to all. Tickets available in the Common Market in Wilson Commons.

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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