Arts & Lectures  A listing of music, art, theatre, and lecture events open to the public at the University of Puget Sound September 2007Tuesday, September 4 - Friday, September 28, 2007 Kittredge Gallery Exhibit Large Gallery: Three-Person Show Claire Johnson, painting; Tom Foolery, multi-media sculpture; and Chris Theiss, ceramic sculpture Small Gallery: Dream Street, John Jenkins, photographs
Friday, September 7, 7:30 p.m. Faculty Recital Tanya Stambuk, piano, with Finisterra Trio
Monday, September 10, 8 p.m. How Does Being American Shape Us? David Brooks, columnist for The New York Times Susan Resneck Pierce Lectures in Public Affairs and the Arts
Thursday, September 13, 7 p.m. Race and Pedagogy Initiative presents keynote speaker Dr. Leticia Nieto Interrogating Race, Pedagogy, and Community with Dr. Leticia Nieto
Friday, September 14, 12:05 p.m. Organ at Noon Joseph Adam, organist
Monday, September 17, noon From Crowds to Citizen: Constitutions and the Taming of a Revolutionary People Professor William Breitenbach
Wednesday, September 19, 7 p.m. Going Down Jericho Road: The Memphis Strike, Martin Luther King's Last Campaign Guest Lecture by Michael K. Honey
Friday, September 21, 7:30 p.m. Faculty Recital Maria Sampen, violin, with Duane Hulbert, piano and guest artists Timothy Christie, viola; Steve Miahky, violin; and Norbert Lewandowski, cello
Sunday, September 23, 2 p.m. Faculty Recital Joseph Adam, organ English Music for Organ 17th Annual Bethel Schneebeck Organ Recital
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Monday, October 1, 7:30 p.m. Trio del Sol Katherine McLin, violin; Robert Spring, clarinet; Andrew Campbell, piano from Arizona State University Works by Bartok, Stravinsky, Schickele (PDQ Bach), and Khachaturian
Wednesday, October 3, 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. Fall Invitational Choral Festival
Thursday, October 4, 4 p.m. Thompson Hall Science and Math Seminars Mark Martin
Friday, October 5 - Friday, November 16 Kittredge Gallery Exhibit Seattle Print Arts Juried Competition Gallery will be closed Oct. 20-23 for fall semester break
Friday, October 5, 7:30 p.m. Jacobsen Series: Cycles and Sets featuring Keith Ward, piano; with vocalists Michael Delos, Christina Kowalski, Christopher McKim, and Kathryn Weld
Tuesday, October 9, 7 p.m. Who, Then, is My Neighbor? An Ethics of Interrelatedness Jan Willis Swope Lecture
Thursday, October 10, 4 p.m. Thompson Hall Science and Math Seminars Jeffrey Grinstead
Friday, October 12, 12:05 p.m. Organ at Noon Joseph Adam, organ
Friday, October 12, 7:30 p.m. University Symphony Orchestra Christophe Chagnard, conductor Duane Hulbert, piano soloist
Sunday, October 14, 2 p.m. Adelphian Concert Choir Reunion Concert Jerry Yonkman, conductor
Thursday, October 18, 4 p.m. Thompson Hall Science and Math Seminars Lenora WM Loo
Thursday, October 18, 7:30 p.m. Caricatures University Wind Ensemble Robert Taylor, conductor
Thursday, October 25, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Thompson Hall Science and Math Seminars presents the Annual Chemistry Magic Show
Friday, October 26, 7:30 p.m. Jacobsen Series: A Festival of Opera Vocal performances by Christina Kowalski, Michael Delos, and Kathryn Weld. Duane Hulbert, piano, will include piano variations based on operatic themes.
Friday, October 26-Saturday, October 27, 7:30 p.m. Faculty-Directed Production Martin McDonagh's The Cripple of Inishmaan Directed by guest artist Marilyn Bennett
Saturday, October 27, 11:30 a.m. Brassworks Workshop with guest artist Gail Williams, French horn
Saturday, October 27, 4 p.m. Brassworks Concert Judson Scott, director
Monday, October 29, 7 p.m. Baroque and Classical Styles Master Class by Kenneth Goldsmith
Tuesday, October 30, 6 p.m. Dave Wright, Amelia Carroll, Louise Hull, Roger Gray Coping with Death and Dying
Wednesday, October 31, 4-6 p.m. Violin Master Class by Kenneth Goldsmith
Wednesday, October 31, 7:30 p.m. The Genius of Youth University String Orchestra Christophe Chagnard, conductor
^ top November 2007 Thursday, November 1-Saturday, November 3, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 3, 1 p.m. Faculty-Directed Production Martin McDonagh's The Cripple of Inishmaan Directed by guest artist Marilyn Bennett
Friday, November 2, 7:30 p.m. Guest Artist Kenneth Goldsmith, professor of violin, Shephard School of Music, Rice University with Maria Sampen, violin; Timothy Christie, viola; Duane Hulbert, piano Sponsored by Applebaum Violin Shop, Tacoma, WA, and School of Music
Saturday, November 3, 4 p.m. American Tapestry Choral Concert Adelphian Concert Choir and Voci d'Amici Jerry Yonkman, conductor University Chorale and Dorian Singers James Bowyer, conductor
Sunday, November 4, 7:30 p.m. Jazz in the Rotunda
Wednesday, November 7, 7:30 p.m. University Jazz Band Eric Stevens, guest director
Thursday, November 8, 4 p.m. Thompson Hall Science and Math Seminars Kevin McGraw
Thursday, November 8, 7:30 p.m. Claudia Stevens presents An Evening with Madam F Sponsored by the Catherine Gould Chism Fund
Friday, November 9, 12:05 p.m. Organ at Noon Joseph Adam, organ
Friday, November 9, 7:30 p.m. Jacobsen Series: Music of America Tanya Stambuk, piano; Maria Sampen, violin; Timothy Christie, viola; with guests Kwan Bin Park, violin; and Kevin Krentz, cello
Friday, November 9, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 10, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. C. Rosalind Bell's The New Orleans Monologues Featuring Grace Livingston Directed by Geoff Proehl Sponsored by the Matthew Norton Clapp Visiting Artists Fund and the Catherine Gould Chism Fund
Saturday, November 10, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Cristofori to Steinway, The Piano's Tale Listen, discover, and experience pianos from the 18th century to the present in an interactive environment Sponsored by University of Puget Sound, Pacific Lutheran University, and Sherman Clay, Pianos
Saturday, November 10, 7:30 p.m. Student Chamber Concert Cordelia Wikarski-Miedel, coordinator
Tuesday, November 13, 7 p.m. Department of Psychology presents Marianne Wagner Brain Development and Learning-Scientific Research and Practical Advice on How to Support Our Children's Healthy Growth
Thursday, November 15, 4 p.m. Thompson Hall Science and Math Seminars Kavitha Kuppusamy
Thursday, November 15, 8 p.m. Regester Lecture The Future of Economics? D. Wade Hands, professor of economics
Thursday, November 15-Saturday, November 17, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, November 18, 2 p.m. The Threepenny Opera by Kurt Weill Opera Theatre Production Christopher McKim, director Language and situations not suitable for children
Friday, November 16 -Saturday, November 17, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, November 18, 2 p.m. C. Rosalind Bell's The New Orleans Monologues Featuring Grace Livingston Directed by Geoff Proehl Sponsored by the Matthew Norton Clapp Visiting Artists Fund and the Catherine Gould Chism Fund
Tuesday, November 27, 2 p.m. Art Department presents guest speaker Alicia Walker Emulating the East: Byzantine Artistic Impact on the Medieval Latin West
Wednesday, November 28 - Wednesday, December 19 Kittredge Gallery Exhibit 2007 Arts Students Annual and Senior Show
Thursday, November 29, 4 p.m. Thompson Hall Science and Math Seminars Jessica McAbee
Friday, November 30, 12:05 p.m. Organ at Noon Joseph Adam, organ
Friday, November 30, 7:30 p.m. University Symphony Orchestra Christophe Chagnard, conductor featuring Colin Cronin, piano, winner of 2007 Concerto/Aria Competition
^ top December 2007Monday, December 3-Tuesday, December 4, 5:30 p.m. Directing Class One-Acts
Thursday, December 6 Thompson Hall Science & Mathematics Seminars, 4 p.m. Erin McCullough Friday, December 7, 7:30 p.m. Song and Dance University Band and Wind Ensemble Robert Taylor, conductor Saturday, December 8, 7:30 p.m.Sunday, December 9, 2 p.m. Adelphian Concert Choir and Voci d'Amici O Magnum Mysterium Jerry Yonkman, conductor
Sunday, December 9, 7 p.m. Festival of Lessons and Carols University Chaplain Dave Wright
Tuesday, December 11, 7:30 p.m. University Chorale and Dorian Singers Seasonal Concert James Bowyer, conductor
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Saturday, January 5, 2 p.m. Jacobsen Jr.--Children's Concert Exploring the Strings of the Orchestra with Duane Hulbert and the Tacoma String Philharmonia, Karla Epperson, conductor Recommended for children 5+ Saturday, January 19, 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. Serious About Singing High School Workshop Christopher McKim, coordinator
Tuesday, January 22-Wednesday, March 12 Kittredge Gallery Exhibit Abby Williams Hill: Painter of the American West Selected works from University of Puget Sound
Wednesday, January 23, 5-6:30 p.m. Kittredge Gallery Exhibit Opening Reception Abby Williams Hill: Painter of the American West Selected works from University of Puget Sound Reading of artist's statements at 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 31, 4 p.m. Thompson Hall Science & Mathematics Seminars Jo Crane, Univ. of Puget Sound Dept. of Chemistry
 Thursday, January 31, 7 p.m. Swope Endowed Lectureship on Ethics, Religion, Faith, and Values Reza Aslan, Middle East analyst Winning a Cosmic War: Why We're Losing the War on Terror
^ top February 2008 Friday, February 1, 7:30 p.m. SOLD OUT! Return of A Piano Monster Concert 160 Fingers on 8 Steinway Grands! Featuring guest artist Yoshikazu Nagai; with Duane Hulbert, Keith Ward, Myong-joo Lee, Gwynne Brown, Joseph Adam, Colin Cronin, Lisa Gonnella, Erin Greenfield, Hart Edmonson, George Woodward, Samantha Currall, Thomas Crouch, Carolyn Campbell, Diana Walker, and Benita Ki
Saturday, February 2, 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. 18th Annual Piano Festival
Monday, February 4, 8 p.m. The Creative Habit Twyla Tharp, choreographer Susan Resneck Pierce Lectures in Public Affairs and the Arts
Thursday, February 7, 8 p.m. The Kinsey Sicks ASUPS Event
Friday, February 8, 12:05 p.m. Organ at Noon Joseph Adam, organ
Friday, February 8, 7:30 p.m. Angela Davis, lecture
Saturday, February 9, 7:30 p.m. Endowed Music Award Recipients Concert
Tuesday, February 12, 7 p.m. Guest lecture by Eric Meyers Nabratein: Jewish Transformations in a Galilean Village Lora Bryning Redford Lectureship in Archaeology
Wednesday, February 13, 6 p.m. Lecture by David Smith, Department of History The Historian Tries to Rid Himself of Bad History Canned food donation suggested
Sunday, February 17, 7:30 p.m. Jazz in the Rotunda Robert Hutchinson, coordinator
Monday, February 18, 7:30 p.m. University Percussion Ensemble Gunnar Folsom, director
Tuesday, February 19, 7 p.m. Master Class by Tanya Bannister, piano
 Wednesday, February 20, 7:30 p.m. Virtuoso Series Guest Artist Recital Tanya Bannister, piano
Friday, February 22, 7:30 p.m. University Symphony Orchestra Christophe Chagnard, conductor
Monday, February 25, 5 p.m. Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Laurel Thatcher Ulrich Well-Behaved Women Seldom Make History
Tuesday, February 26, 4:30 p.m. Laurel Thatcher Ulrich, Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Colloquium: The First, Second, and Last Scenes of Mortality: A Textile Mystery
Wednesday, February 27, 7 p.m. Rev. Dr. Leslie Braxton, '83 Signs of Racism in 21st Century America Also performances by the Youth Choir from New Beginnings Christian Fellowship Church, and Vessels of His Praise Adult Dance Ministry Kilworth Memorial Chapel
Wednesday, February 27, 7:30 p.m. University String Orchestra Christophe Chagnard, conductor
Thursday, February 28, 4 p.m. Thompson Hall Science & Mathematics Seminars Bob Sharrock
Friday, February 29, 7:30 p.m. Faculty Recital: Duane Hulbert, piano An Italian Journey
Friday, February 29 - Saturday, March 1, 7:30 p.m. Faculty Directed Production A Collage of Comedy Several one-act plays by David Ives Directed by John Rindo
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March 2008Saturday, March 1, 11 a.m.-3:30p.m. Poetry Out Loud Washington State Final Competition
Saturday, March 1, 4 p.m. National Poetry Slam Champion Taylor Mali
Wednesday, March 5-Saturday, March 8, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2 p.m. Faculty Directed Production A Collage of Comedy Several one-act plays by David Ives Directed by John Rindo
Thursday, March 6, 4 p.m. Thompson Hall Science & Mathematics Seminar Jennifer Freyd
Friday, March 7, 12:05 p.m. Organ at Noon Joseph Adam, organ
Friday, March 7, 7:30 p.m. University Wind Ensemble American Currents Robert Taylor, conductor
Saturday, March 8, 7 p.m. PLEASE NOTE TIME Adelphian Concert Choir Reflections Jerry Yonkman, conductor
Tuesday, March 11, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Blues Workshop by Guest Artist Delfeayo Marsalis, trombone
Wednesday, March 12, 7:30 p.m. University Jazz Band with guest artist Delfeayo Marsalis Syd Potter, director
Thursday, March 13, 4 p.m. Thompson Hall Science & Mathematics Seminars Elizabeth Stiles Knight; Nick Kontogeorgopoulos Elephant Conservation Efforts in Botswana and Thailand: Reports from the Field
Monday, March 24-Friday, April 18 Kittredge Gallery Exhibit Large Gallery: Ward Davenny, Big Weather Small Gallery: Zhi Lin, Invisible and Unwelcomed People
Thursday, March 27, 6 p.m. Mortar Board Society Lecture by Andy Rex How to Achieve Your College Dreams: a Little Advice on How to Live Successfully and a Lot of Reinforcement of What You Already Know
Saturday, March 29, 7:30 p.m. Student Chamber Concert Cordelia Wikarski-Miedel, coordinator ^ top April 2008 Wednesday, April 2, 3 p.m. Artist Talk by Zhi Lin Kittredge Gallery
Thursday, April 3, 4 p.m. Thompson Hall Science & Mathematics Seminars Chris Timmons '06, Asemblon, Inc. Surface Molecular Engineering, Background and Applications in Nanotechnology
Friday, April 4, 12: 05 p.m. Organ at Noon Joseph Adam, organ
Saturday, April 5, 8 p.m. Travelling Troupe: Le Theatre de la Chandelle verte Marivaux' Le Jeu de L'Amour et du Hasard performed in French
Sunday, April 6, 7:30 p.m. Brassworks Concert Judson Scott, director
Tuesday, April 8, 5 p.m. Lecture by Dar Rudnyckyj Spiritual Economies: Islam and Neoliberalism in Contemporary Indonesia
Tuesday, April 8, 7:30 p.m. University Symphony Orchestra Mussorgsky/Ravel: Pictures at an Exhibition Christophe Chagnard, conductor
Thursday, April 10, 4 p.m. Thompson Hall Science & Mathematics Seminars Raymond B. Huey, Univ. of Wash., Laboratory of Evolutionary Physiology Life and Death on Mount Everest
Thursday, April 10, 8 p.m. Leonard Pitts ASUPS Lecture
Friday, April 11, 7:30 p.m. Opera Scenes Love is in the Air Christopher McKim, director
Friday, April 11, 7:30 p.m.Saturday, April 12, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sr. Theatre Festival 2008 Mort by Terry Pratchett, adapted for the stage by Stephen Briggs Directed by Holly Coombs
Wednesday, April 16, 3 p.m. Artist Talk by Ward Davenny Kittredge Gallery
Wednesday, April 16, 7:30 p.m. University String Orchestra Baroque Bash Christophe Chagnard, conductor
Thursday, April 17, 12:30 p.m. Chism Guest Lecture by Brenda Longfellow '94 Haven't I Seen This Before? Reusing Statues in Antiquity
Thursday, April 17, 4 p.m. Thompson Hall Science & Mathematics Seminars Harry Khamis, Wright State Univ., Statistical Consulting Center The Statistical Consulting Center at Wright State University
 Thursday, April 17, 7:30 p.m. Fubuki Daiko ASUPS Event
Friday, April 18, 7:30 p.m. Jacobsen Series: In Black and White and Dead of Night: Post-Romantic Chamber Works of Debussy and Schoenberg Duane Hulbert, Myong-joo Lee, pianos Simon James, James Garlick, violins Cordelia Wikarski-Miedel, Kevin Krentz, 'celli with commentary by Sandy Evans and Carolyn Anderson
Friday, April 18, 7:30 p.m.Saturday, April 19, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sr. Theatre Festival 2008 Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Christopher Hampton Directed by Clayton Weller
Tuesday, April 22, 4 p.m. PG/LAS Talk and Movie: ?Puedo Hablar? May I Speak? Christopher Moore, producer and co-director
Wednesday, April 23-Sunday, May 18 Kittredge Gallery Exhibit Senior Show
Thursday, April 24, 4 p.m. Lecture by Arzoo Osanloo The Non-State Pardon: Islamic Criminal Sanctioning and the Mandate of Forgiveness in Iran
Thursday, April 24, 4 p.m. Thompson Hall Science & Mathematics Seminars Eric Scharrer, Univ. of Puget Sound, Department of Chemistry Synthesis and Phase Behavior of Liquid Crystalline Oxadiazole Derivatives: A Possible Route to Faster and More Efficient Liquid Crystal Displays
 Thursday, April 24, 5 p.m. Itka Zygmuntowicz Life Lessons of a Holocaust Survivor
Friday, April 25, 7:30 p.m. University Band and Wind Ensemble Chosen Gems from the wind band repertory Robert Taylor, conductor
Friday, April 25, 7:30 p.m.Saturday, April 26, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sr. Theatre Festival 2008 Beyond Therapy by Christopher Durang Directed by Tom Dewey
Sunday, April 27, 2 p.m. Voci d'Amici Jerry Yonkman, director
Sunday, April 27, 7:30 p.m. Ben Folds ASUPS Event-tickets available through Ticketmaster
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May 2008
Thursday, May 1, 7:30 p.m. University Jazz Band with guest artist Kenny Werner Syd Potter, director
Friday, May 2, 12:05 p.m. Organ at Noon Joseph Adam, organ
Saturday, May 3, 7:30 p.m. Adelphian Concert Choir Jerry Yonkman, conductor
Monday, May 5, 7:30 p.m. University Percussion Ensemble Gunnar Folsom, director
Tuesday, May 6, 7:30 p.m. University Chorale and Dorian Singers James Bowyer, conductor
Wednesday, May 7, 4 p.m. Annual Pops on the Lawn University Wind Ensemble with Student Conductors ^ top | |