UO ARTS AND CULTURAL EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS: Nov. 1925
November 7, 2000
Contact John R. Crosiar 346-3135
EDITORS NOTE:
Additional University of Oregon event listings are available on the World Wide Web at http://comm.uoregon.edu/calendar. UO arts and cultural events also are listed 24-hours-a-day on GuardLine, 485-2000, ext. 6746. For more information, call the indicated number or the Office of Communications at (541) 346-3134.Sunday, Nov. 19
2 p.m. Savage Endowment Workshop: Peace advocate Arun Gandhi, grandson of
Mahatma Gandhi, shares his insights on "Waging Peace Through the Practice of Non-Violence" as part of the "Festival of the Millennium 2000: Waging Peace Through the Arts." Attendance is limited to 300. Beall Concert Hall,
961 E. 18th Ave. $3, available in advance at the EMU Ticket Office, 346-4363, and at the door. For information, browse http://music1.uoregon.edu or call Lori OHollaren, 346-1521, or 346-5678.
3 p.m. UO Ensemble: The University Symphony, directed by Wayne Bennett,
performs three 20th-century works as part of "Festival of the Millennium 2000: Waging Peace Through the Arts." Ballroom, Erb Memorial Union,
1222 E. 13th Ave. $5 general; $3 students and senior citizens. For information, browse http://music1.uoregon.edu or call 346-5678.
Monday, Nov. 20
10 a.m.4 p.m. Exhibition: The Rome 2000 Summer Studio Show, organized by G.Z. Brown.
through Nov. 24 LaVerne Krause Gallery, Lawrence Hall, 1190 Franklin Blvd. Free. For information, browse http://laz.uoregon.edu or call 346-2057 or 346-3610. Reception 79 p.m. Nov. 20.
8 p.m. UO Ensemble: The Oregon Percussion Ensemble presents "Lou Harrison
Percussion MusicA Millennium Tribute" as part of "Festival of the Millennium 2000: Waging Peace Through the Arts." Beall Concert Hall, 961 E. 18th Ave. $5 general; $3 students and senior citizens. For information, browse http://music1.uoregon.edu or call 346-5678.
Tuesday, Nov. 21
7 p.m. Medieval Film Series: "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" is a farce that
satirizes not only the Middle Ages but our own. Room 180, Prince Lucien Campbell Hall, 1415 Kincaid St. Free. For information, browse http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~midages or call 346-4069.
7 p.m. International Film Series: Irans "Children of Heaven" is part of a "Coming of
Age" series of films shown in their original language with English subtitles. Room 122, Pacific Hall, 1210 Franklin Blvd. Free. For information, call the Yamada Language Center, 346-4011.
Thursday, Nov. 23
5 p.m. Holiday Hours: The Museum of Natural History closes in observance of the
through Nov. 24 Thanksgiving holiday. Museum of Natural History, 1680 E. 15th Ave. For information, browse http://natural-history.uoregon.edu or call 346-3024. Reopens at noon Saturday, Nov. 25.
Friday, Nov. 24
7:3011:30 p.m. Oregon Ballroom Dance: Dress up or casual; leather-soled shoes advised. No
partner needed. Lessons during the first hour. Room 220, Gerlinger Hall,
1468 University St. $4 general public, $3 students and UO faculty. For information, browse http://gladstone.uoregon.edu/~ballroom or call 346-6025.
Saturday, Nov. 25
5:30 p.m. Horn Day: A concert, featuring participants and members of the workshop
faculty, concludes an all-day schedule of master classes, rehearsals and other sessions for high school French horn players. Beall Concert Hall, 961 E. 18th Ave. Free. For information, browse http://music1.uoregon.edu or call Ellen Campbell, 346-3776. Workshop begins at 9:30 a.m.; pre-registration is required and cost is $15.
Through Nov. 19 Gamelan Conference: "Waging Peace Through Cross-Cultural Collaboration"
features a series of talks, workshops and concerts devoted to music for Javanese and Balinese gamelan (percussion orchestra) as part of the "Festival of the Millennium 2000: Waging Peace Through the Arts." 5 p.m. Friday. Beall Concert Hall and adjacent rooms, 961 E. 18th Ave. Free. For information, browse http://music1.uoregon.edu or call 346-5678.
Through Dec. 1 Registration for EMU Craft Center fall workshops. Continues 10 a.m.6 p.m.
weekdays until classes begin or fill; register early for best selection. Craft Center, Erb Memorial Union, 1222 E. 13th Ave. For information, browse http://craftcenter.uoregon.edu or call 346-4361.
Through April 1, 2001 Exhibition: "Lay of the Land" presents landscape photography by geologist
Ewart Baldwin that captures the impact of volcanic eruptions, massive floods and bone-cracking earthquakes in creating Oregons breathtaking landscape. Noon5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Museum of Natural History, 1680 E. 15th Ave. $2 each; UO students and museum members free. For information, browse http://natural-history.uoregon.edu or call 346-3024.
Through Spring 2003 The Museum of Art building, 1430 Johnson Lane, is closed for a $12 million
renovation and modernization of the museums public spaces, galleries and support areas that will more than double the size of the existing 68-year-old building. While closed, the museum will continue to offer lectures, films and social events at off-site locations, and to make outreach visits to community groups throughout Oregon. For information about ongoing UO Museum of Art programs, browse http://uoma.uoregon.edu or call 346-3027.
Ongoing Museum of Natural History, 1680 E. 15th Ave. Noon5 p.m. Tuesday through
Exhibitions Sunday. $2 each; free for UO students and museum members. For information, browse http://natural-history.uoregon.edu or call 346-3024.
"Archaeology of Oregon"
"Backyard Birds"
"Clues to an Unknown Culture"
"Living Traditions"
"Oregon Geology: Living on the Edge"
"Whats That Tree?"
An articulated La Brea Tar Pits saber-toothed cat
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