POLISHED BRASS--The Eastman School of Music's summer concert schedule
continues through August 5. Highlights include a performance on July 22
at 7:30 p.m. by the Canadian Brass (pictured above), who will be returning
to the Eastman Theatre for the fifth consecutive year, and the tenth annual
Young Artists International Piano Competition during the first week in August
in which piano prodigies from around the world come to Rochester to compete
for Eastman scholarships. This year's featured performers also include members
of Eastman's collegiate faculty, special guest artists, and summer program
participants.
Events scheduled for Monday, July 17 (after 5 p.m.) through Monday, August
14 (before 5 p.m.). All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise
noted.
EXHIBITIONS AND GALLERY EVENTS
Edward G. Miner Library at the Medical Center: Call x5-3361
or visit www.urmc.edu/miner for
hours or details.
Through August 31--Sacred Contracts, Myth, and Meaning. A collection
of images by photographer Lori Farr that reflects spiritual events surrounding
the death of Farr's mother.
Memorial Art Gallery: Call x5-3081 or visit http://mag.rochester.edu
for hours or details.
Ongoing Exhibitions--
Protected for Eternity: The Coffins of Pa-Debehu-Aset
Italian Baroque Organ
Through August 3--Print Club of Rochester. Founded in 1934,
the Print Club sponsors programs on print collecting as well as printmaking. This
exhibition, held every three years at the gallery, features work by club members.
Through September 10--Second Rochester Biennial. Showcases six
artists who live and work in the region: Carl Chiarenza of Rochester (photography),
Sydney Licht of Rochester (painting), Michael Rogers of Honeoye Falls (glass),
Carol Taylor of Pittsford (quilts), Allen Topolski of Rochester (sculpture), and
Phillia Yi of Geneva (printmaking).
Through October 15--Romanticism and the Politics of Taste. Yearning
for the natural world, longing for the past, and emotional intensity--all are
characteristics of European Romanticism, a general term encompassing many artistic
movements of the late 18th and 19th centuries. This new show includes such varied
works as picturesque landscapes by Turner, eastward-looking works by Gericault,
and the tortured inner visions of Goya. Lockhart Gallery.
Tour: Gallery Highlights--Free with admission. Meet at the admission
desk. July 27, August 3, 10 at 6:30 p.m.
July 20--Artist Lecture. "Art at 11." Sydney Licht gives the
fourth of six lectures by artists in the second Rochester Biennial. Coffee and
pastries provided, and bag lunches welcome. Tickets required. Bausch & Lomb
Parlor, 11 a.m. Exhibition tour follows at noon.
July 23, 30 and August 6, 13--Going for Baroque. 25-minute presentation
and minirecital on the newly installed Italian Baroque organ. Free with admission.
Herdle Fountain Court, 1 and 3 p.m.
July 25, 26--Tuesday's Treasures Dropoff Days. The Gallery Council
welcomes tax-deductible donation of gently used furniture, antiques, jewelry,
crystal, silver, china, furniture, and fine art (no clothing, please). Cutler
Union, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
July 26--Some Are Reading. Five-part summer series that is part
book review, part illustrated lecture, and part group discussion. Rachael Baldanza,
Creative Workshop manager, has chosen The Undressed Art: Why We Draw by Peter
Steinhart. Tickets required. Bausch & Lomb Parlor, noon or 7 p.m.
July 27--Tuesday's Treasures Lecture, Reception, and Sale. This
popular annual sale isn't open to the public until tomorrow. But visitors can
hear a lecture by Missing Objects Project founder Martin Murphy, enjoy wine and
hors d'oeuvres, and buy ahead of the crowd. Tickets required. Auditorium, lecture
at 5:30 p.m.; Cutler Union, browse and buy from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
July 28--Tuesday's Treasures Sale. Don't miss this opportunity
to buy gently used furniture, antiques, jewelry, silver, crystal, china, rugs
and art. This year's sale includes paintings and sculpture from three Rochester
collections. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
August 2--Some Are Reading. Series continues with chief curator
Marjorie Searl who has chosen New Art City: Manhattan at Mid-Century by Jed Pearl.
Tickets required. Bausch & Lomb Parlor, noon or 7 p.m.
August 2--Organ IMPROVFest: Eastman Rising Stars. 8 p.m.
August 9--Some Are Reading. Series continues with Marlene Hamann-Whitmore,
curator for education, who has chosen Full Bloom: The Art and Life of Georgia
O'Keeffe by Hunter Drohojowska-Philp. Tickets required. Bausch & Lomb Parlor,
noon or 7 p.m.
River Campus
Through July 20--Artists' Books. Features books purchased by
the Friends of the University of Rochester Libraries. Gallery at the Art/Music
Library, Rush Rhees Library.
Through July--Concretions: Writers, Readers, Texts. Collages
by Doug Manchee. Hilfiker Gallery, Rare Books and Special Collections, Rush Rhees
Library.
Through August--A Heroic Life: Commemorating the 100th Anniversary
of the Death of Susan B. Anthony. Items related to the suffragist's life and ongoing
commemorations marking the centennial anniversary of her death. Rare Books and
Special Collections, Rush Rhees Library.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
CPR Classes--Offered by the Office for Educational Resources
(OER). Registration required. All classes held in the OER Department (2-7500 area
of the Medical Center). To register, call x5-7666 or visit www.urmc.rochester.edu/smd/education/oer.
July 18--5 to 9 p.m.
July 26--1 to 5 p.m.
August 4--8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Highland's Family Classes/Strong Beginnings Classes--For a listing
of classes offered through Highland Hospital and Strong Memorial Hospital, visit
www.stronghealth.com/services/womenshealth/resources.cfm
or call for more information on registration at Highland Hospital at 473-2229
or Strong Memorial Hospital at x5-4058.
MUSIC
College Music Department:For more information, call x5-2828.
July 17--Hopeman Memorial Carillon Summer Recital Series: Linda
Dzuris. An assistant professor of music and the first University Carillonneur
at Clemson University, Dzuris performs selections from The Sound of Music as well
as popular music such as Elvis Presley's "Love Me Tender" and Henry Mancini's
"Moon River." Lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics welcome. Eastman Quadrangle,
7 p.m., rain or shine.
July 24--Hopeman Memorial Carillon Summer Recital Series: Charles
Dairay. Dairay studied carillon in France and in the Netherlands and has won several
international competitions. His program includes original compositions for the
carillon as well as arrangements of popular music and of works by Vivaldi, Couperin,
and other classical composers. Lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics welcome. Eastman
Quadrangle, 7 p.m., rain or shine.
July 31--Hopeman Memorial Carillon Summer Recital Series: Carlo
van Ulft. A native of the Netherlands, van Ulft is currently director and carillonist
of the Centralia Carillon in Illinois. He performs classical music by Sibelius,
Haydn, and Rossini as well as popular contemporary songs like "The Syncopated
Clock" and "The Typewriter." Lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics welcome. Eastman
Quadrangle, 7 p.m., rain or shine.
August 7--Hopeman Memorial Carillon Summer Recital Series: Doris
Aman. A local resident, Aman will perform University school songs, folk songs,
patriotic songs, popular tunes, and hymns arranged for the carillon. She will
be joined by David Wolfe, who will play trumpet for duet arrangements of "What
a Wonderful World" and "Nearer My God to Thee." Lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics
welcome. Eastman Quadrangle, 7 p.m., rain or shine.
Eastman School of Music--24-hour Music Line x4-1100 or www.rochester.edu/eastman
for details.
July 17--Summer Strings Faculty Recital. Kilbourn Hall, 7:30
p.m.
July 19--Mitzie Collins and Friends: World Music. Tickets required;
free to University students and discount for faculty/staff. Kilbourn Hall, 7:30
p.m.
July 20--Middle School Summer Strings Participants' Concert.
Kilbourn Hall, 11 a.m.
July 21--Eastman Summer Sing. Guest conductors from Eastman
Choral Institute. Kilbourn Hall, 7:30 p.m.
July 22--Eastman Community Music School Recital. Kilbourn Hall,
10 a.m.
July 22--Canadian Brass Concert. Tickets required; discount
to University ID holders. Eastman Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
July 24--Filigree Ensemble. Jan Angus, flute; Grace Wong, harp.
Kilbourn Hall, 7:30 p.m.
July 25--Eastman Summer Sing. William Weinert, conductor. Kilbourn
Hall, 7:30 p.m.
July 26--Tribute to Anastasia Jempelis. Kilbourn Hall, 7:30
p.m.
July 27--Music Horizons Chamber Ensemble Concert I. Kilbourn
Hall, 2 p.m.
July 27--Music Horizons Chamber Ensemble Concert II. Kilbourn
Hall, 7 p.m.
July 28--Music Horizons Vocal Ensemble Concert. Kilbourn Hall,
10 a.m.
July 28--Music Horizons Solo Recital I. Kilbourn Hall, 2 p.m.
July 28--Music Horizons Solo Recital II. Kilbourn Hall, 7 p.m.
July 28--'Eastman Sings!' Participants' Recital. Ciminelli Lounge,
Student Living Center, 7:30 p.m.
July 29--Rising Stars from Eastman. Kilbourn Hall, 7:30 p.m.
July 30--Boris Kraljevic, Guest Pianist. Kilbourn Hall, 7:30
p.m.
July 30--Mark Kellogg, Trombone. Room 120, 8 p.m.
July 31--Eastman Young Artists International Piano Competition:
Preliminaries. Kilbourn Hall, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 7:30 p.m.
August 1--Eastman Young Artists International Piano Competition:
Preliminaries.Kilbourn Hall , 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 7:30 p.m.
August 2--Eastman Young Artists International Piano Competition:
Preliminaries.Kilbourn Hall , 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 7:30 p.m.
August 3--Middle School Instrumental Jazz Concert. Kilbourn
Hall, 11 a.m.
August 3--Eastman Young Artists International Piano Competition:
Finals. Tickets required; free to University students and discount to faculty/
staff. Kilbourn Hall, 7:30 p.m.
August 3--Trombone Institute Participants' Recital. Room 120,
7:30 p.m.
August 4--Eastman Children's Choir Camp Concert. Main Hall,
11 a.m.
August 4--Eastman Young Artists International Piano Competition:
Winners' Concert. Tickets required; free to University students and discount to
faculty/staff. Eastman Theatre, 8 p.m.
READINGS AND LECTURES
July 10--Ph.D. Defense. Libai Huang, Department of Chemistry.
"Ultrafast Nonlinear Optical Spectroscopy of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes."
Computer Studies 209, 2 p.m.
July 12--Ph.D. Defense. Shenghua Duan, Department of Chemistry.
"Applying Oligonucleotide Microarray in Determining RNA Secondary Structure."
Hutchison Hall 473, 1:30 p.m.
July 14--Second Friday Science Social. David Williams, Department
of Brain and Cognitive Sciences. "The Limits of Human Vision." Medical Center,
Case Methods Room 1-9576, 4 p.m.
July 25--Physical Seminar. Kathryn Seifert, Department of Chemistry.
"Directed Linking of Carbon Nanotubes with Single CdSe Quantum Dots." Hutchison
Hall 473, 1:30 p.m.
July 27--Ph.D. Defense. Hermenegildo Pedrosa, Department of
Chemistry. "The Optical Properties of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes." Hutchison
Hall 473, 2 p.m.
August 11--Second Friday Science Social. Tim Mosmann, Center for
Vaccine Biology and Immunology. Medical Center, Case Methods Room 1-9576.
Maintained by Office of Communications
Calendar
A complete schedule is available at www.esm.rochester.edu/concerts/calendar.php.
Most concerts are held in Kilbourn Hall (unless otherwise noted) and begin
at 7:30 p.m. All are open to the public, and most are free. Tickets for
concerts that require paid admission are available at the RPO Box office,
108 East Avenue, (585) 454-2100; online at www.esm.rochester.edu/concerts,
and at the Eastman Ticket Office in the School's Main Hall at 26 Gibbs
Street on the day of the concert from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Any unsold seats
go on sale one hour before concert time at the respective hall box office.
For up-to-date program information, call the school's 24-hour MusicLine
at x4-1100.
Please send your comments and suggestions to:
Office of Communications.
