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UCSB faculty member Judith Olauson directs Theatre UCSB's production of "Translations" by Brian Friel. Set in 19th-century Northern Ireland, the drama focuses on British soldiers who try to standardize the names of towns and villages. For tickets, call x3535.
Theatre UCSB closes its 2004-2005 season with a contemporary comedy by American playwright Sarah Ruhl about the allure of sadness, and directed by Risa Brainin, who joined the faculty in 2004
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The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha provide soul food while the Stiff Pickle Orchestra plays local blues and jazz favorites. For tickets, call x2064.
Back by popular demand, Arthur Adams saturates the MCC Theater with his freight train guitar and soul-steeped vocals. For tickets, call x2064.
"Santa Barbara Landscapes: Natural,
Historical, or Cultural?" will be the symposium's focus.
Details are on <http://www.arthistory.ucsb.edu/enviroarch/Lecture.php>.
Patrick Lindley, resident composer for UCSB Dance Division; Justin Weaver, Community Arts Music Association; and Sally Mosher, Los Angeles-based harpsichordist and composer, will present an improvised program on pianos, organ, harpsichord, celesta, and synthesizer to conclude Primavera Festival.
With a four-octave range, Grammy Award winner Bobby McFerrin is one of the world's best-known vocal innovators and improvisers--while mixing jazz, classical and world music.
Mohawk Chief Jake Swamp re-dedicates
the Peace Tree he planted 20 years ago and launches a
week of American Indian Cultural Days <http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/eop/
EOPNewsletter.asp?action=display&ArticleId=55>.
The film of William Shakespeare's controversial play about anti-Semitism and revenge stars Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, and Joseph Fiennes.
Quang X. Pham, author of the memoir "A Sense of Duty: My Father, My American Journey," will discuss "Thirty Years After Vietnam: Myths, Lessons, and Closure."
Maricela DeMirjyn, dissertation scholar in Chicano/a studies, provides an overview of how ethnic identity relates to academic outcome at four-year universities.
Direct Relief International CEO Thomas Tighe keynotes the Writing Program's 10th annual Celebration of Excellence in Business Communication, which honors undergraduate business plans and other writing. Public welcome.
U.S. Poet Laureate Ted Kooser, award-winning author of 10 collections of poetry, will give a free reading as the 42nd Annual Edwin and Jean Corle Memorial Lecture.
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U.S. Poet Laureate Ted Kooser reads his work on Tuesday, May 17, at 8 p.m. in Campbell Hall.
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The Friends of the UC Santa Barbara Libraries sponsor a Book Sale Blowout.
The UCSB Gamelan Ensemble performs traditional music of Central and Western Java.
This free interactive writing workshop
is led by poet/actor Saul Williams, IHC and MCC artist
in residence. Pre-registration required: luniya.msuku@sa.ucsb.edu.
Featured artist Llyn Foulkes uses assemblage as a visual response to the American notion of "Truth, Justice, and the American Way."
The documentary explores the controversy
surrounding the proposed San Francisco Peaks ski resort
expansion opposed by Native American officials and spiritual
leaders and environmentalists.
A few episodes of some of the more popular and controversial TV shows will be screened and discussed from different cultural perspectives.
This official groundbreaking for the Student Resource Building will offer reflections by student organizers, dance and music by student groups, refreshments, and a public welcome by Chancellor Henry Yang.
University of Chicago Dean of Humanities Danielle S. Allen will discuss her book "Talking to Strangers: On Little Rock and Political Friendship."
Visiting poet-actor-singer-musician Saul Williams will share his work.
One of the giants in the field of
speculative fiction, Ray Bradbury, who is widely known
for classics such as "Fahrenheit 451," addresses "Predicting
the Past, Remembering the Future."
In celebration of the opening of Sarah Ruhl's "Melancholy Play," a panel discusses this play's creation, and development of new plays in general.
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Theatre UCSB continues its run of “Translations,”(left) with Kat Zdan and Philip Dietz, on Tuesday, May 17, at 8 p.m. in the Performing Arts Theatre, and opens the contemporary comedy “Melancholy Play,” with Nickey Winkelman and Carlos Penuela, on Friday, May 20, at 8 p.m. in Hatlen Theatre. Call x3535 for tickets.
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Media scholars, government officials, and industry experts gather for a one-day conference on the current state of media ownership. Go to <www.cftnm.ucsb.edu/conference> for free registration.
Scott Marcus directs "An Evening of Middle Eastern Music and Dance," featuring Alexandra King's dance troupe. Tickets at the door.
Attorney Floyd Abrams, an advocate for uncensored expression for more than 30 years, will discuss "Speaking Freely--Trials of the First Amendment." Tickets purchased for the original April 24 lecture date will be honored. Call x3535 for ticket information.
Jon Nathan directs the musicians.
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Lawyer Floyd Abrams speaks on May 22 at 3 p.m. in Victoria Hall.
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Reed Brody, special counsel for Human Rights Watch, will discuss "Seeking Justice for Human Rights Violations: A Global Perspective."
Staff members who were UCSB students in the 1970s and '80s discuss issues that were being addressed at that time.
A high-speed thriller set in the netherworld of the Budapest subway system, this Hungarian black comedy was an award-winner at Cannes. English subtitles.
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“Kontroll,” the Hungarian thriller and black comedy, plays on May 23 at 7:30 p.m. in Campbell Hall.
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Britt Andreatta, director of first-year
programs, is the featured speaker at the Professional
Women's Association luncheon; reservations are due on
May 17. See <www.pwa.ucsb.edu>
for contacts.
Heinz Blankenburg directs outstanding UCSB students in scenes from Mozart's operas.
Director Khyentse Norbu, one of Himalayan Buddhism's most revered lamas, weaves parallel tales about two youths trying to escape mundane lives. English subtitles.
"Dreams of Hind & Camilla," described as the Egyptian "Thelma and Louise," is featured. English subtitles.
IHC Visiting Artist and percussionist Scott Deal will perform his own hi-tech "Solar Wind," a collaboration with Miho Aoki.
UCSB Gospel Choir sings songs drawn from African Americans' religious traditions.
Todd Adkins, campus network security coordinator, discusses "Safe Computing: What You Can Do To Minimize Information Technology Security Risks."
Featured artist Gary Baseman is the creator and executive producer of "Teacher's Pet," the critically acclaimed animated TV series.
The complex former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos is the documentary's subject. UCSB sociologist Jon Cruz will provide background and lead a discussion.
Kathy Kamath, a postdoc in the Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, will discuss "Viruses, Antibodies and other Novel Approaches to Cancer Chemotherapy." For reservations, call x4388.
John Dearman directs the ensemble.
Percussionist Scott Deal will discuss working with multi-media and developing a collaborative relationship with composers.
Paul Bambach conducts the group.
Interim Director Joseph Fanvu conducts "American Choral Music."
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EXHIBITIONS
This student art celebrates color and consciousness, informed by race, class, gender, and sexual orientation.
The exhibition demonstrates the impact of mid20th-century artists working in the Abstract Expressionist art movement on student artists working today.
Garry Winogrand, one of his generation's preeminent street photographers--mainly of New York City--first published this portfolio of black-and-white, silver gelatin prints in 1975.
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