Sunday, 10 Mar 2013
Soap Making: Hot Process
Learn soap making from scratch, using a hot-process crock pot method.
Performance: The Three Musketeers
The Three Musketeers begins with D'Artagnan, a young man who leaves home to travel to Paris with hopes to join the King's guard, the famous Musketeers. He and three of his close friends live by the motto, "All for one and one for all." With characters large enough to become legends and the sweepingly romantic story of their adventures, this classic of French literature becomes an exciting evening in the theatre.
Cantamus Women's Choir
Kathleen Rodde, conductor
Argentine Tango Practica
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Tuesday, 12 Mar 2013
Curator’s Choice
Meet Adrienne Gennett, assistant curator and the newest addition to the University Museums staff, for a discussion of the latest exhibition in the Brunnier Art Museum. This semester's exhibition, Curatorial Review, will feature new objects every month with a variety of themes from ceramics, glass, and jade to enamels, furniture, and dolls.
Film and discussion: Dying to be Thin
"Dying to be Thin" was broadcast on PBS' NOVA series and narrated by Susan Sarandon. It discusses the increasing prevalence of eating disorders, predominantly anorexia and bulimia. Dancers, fashion models, students and young women who suffered from an eating disorder speak and share their experiences. This film also shows advances in diagnosis and recovery treatments that are being made by eating disorder specialists.
Wednesday, 13 Mar 2013
ArtWalk: The Art of Staying Fit
Explore the artwork that inspires and motivates students to stay active. Join University Museums for a tour and discussion of the public art at State Gym. Starting with Christian Petersen's "Three Athletes" and continuing into the newly renovated recreation space to discuss "Learning to Fly" and "A Public Perception." Meet the docent on the north side of State Gym under "Three Athletes."
Artful yoga
Build strength, endurance, and balance in a yoga class that will leave you feeling relaxed and centered. Behind all of those sore muscles you may find patience, peace, and a stronger mind/body connection. No yoga experience is necessary, but please bring your own mat. This free yoga practice is sponsored by the University Museums and Recreation Services.
Boro Martinic-Jercic, violin & Mei-Hsuan Huang, piano
Boro Martinic-Jercic, violin & Mei-Hsuan Huang, piano
Dreamgirls
Full of onstage joy and backstage drama, the sensational new production of DREAMGIRLS tells the story of an up-and-coming 1960s girl singing group, and the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and fortune.
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is a student run improv troupe on campus. They perform in the M-Shop on various Wednesdays during the semester as well as performing the Monday of VEISHEA week. Grandma Mojo's is the best and cheapest date on campus - admission is only $1!
Saturday, 16 Mar 2013
Winter Photography 2013
Explore the photographic challenges and potential of the winter landscape.