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Theatre UCSB continues its season with Anton Chekhov's "Three Sisters," a drama about women who dream of a better life. Tickets at x3535.
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Theatre UCSB presents
Anton Chekhov’s “Three Sisters,” beginning
on Thursday, March 8. Featured are, from left,
Amy Gumenick as Irina; Zach Appelman as Vershinin;
Alexa Kahn as Olga; and Shannon Sullivan as Masha.
Ticket information is at x3535.
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The Tokyo Golf
Club, 1930-32, was one of the designs by Antonin
and Noémi Raymond, which is now on display
at the University Art Museum.
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Author Tariq Ali presents a public lecture titled, "Rights and Needs: Neo-Liberalism, Democracy, and Military Humanism." A book signing will follow.
The international team who assembled "Crafting a Modern World" offers an insiders' view of the innovative design practice of Antonin and Noémi Raymond.
The Polish Highlanders have long kept their rich traditions alive in energetic performance of music, song, and dance. Contact Associated Students for tickets, x2064.
This day-long symposium brings together five cultural historians specializing in art, architecture, and design who will present papers on the design dialogue between Japan and the United States from 1945 to 1970.
Economics of education will be among the themes discussed
at this free workshop. Call x3569 to reserve a space; details at <www.econ.ucsb.edu/conferences/andron07>.
Ray Kappe, FAIA, an architect-planner-educator best known for his residential work, will discuss his profession.
"Le Show" host, Harry Shearer, brings his gift for deadpan comedy and satirical political commentary to UCSB. For tickets contact x3535.
This meditation on the rigorous life of the monks of The Grand Chartreuse, the motherhouse of the Carthusian Order, is set in the pastoral French Alps. Call x3535 for details. English subtitles.
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A monk from the Carthusian Order enters the monastery in “Into Great Silence,” a documentary on the order that will screen today, March 5, at 7:30 p.m. in Campbell Hall.
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Tony Jones of Environ International Corporation will speak on field applications of bioremediation principles as part of the series, "Current Topics in Bioremediation."
The Sanctuary of Zeus at Nemea and the history of pan-Hellenic festivals and games are the focus of a free talk by UC Berkeley Professor Kim Shelton, director of the archeological excavation.
The last of the ES 190 public lectures features political scientist Eric R.A.N. Smith speaking on "Public Knowledge and Public Opinion About Global Warming."
The University of Pennsylvania's Victor H. Mair describes the discovery of the best-preserved mummies in the museums of Xinjiang, China, and explains their origin and identity in this free lecture.
"In Focus" looks at some of the stereotypical images of the Middle East and alternatives to them.
Local and out-of-area summer jobs will be offered students by recruiters.
Members of the Silk Road Ensemble perform drum traditions from a variety of countries.
Staff Assembly presents Mark Weinsoff in a free workshop on "How to Give Excellent Presentations Using PowerPoint."
In a discussion following the free screening, Myriam Chauncy asks whether Halle Berry's Oscar-winning performance in the film is another stereotype of African American women or a breakthrough.
Grammy-winning pianist Murray Perahia performs Bach, Chopin, and Beethoven. Call x3535 for ticket information.
The Silk Road Ensemble musicians stage a free rehearsal on a first-come basis.
In recognition of International Women's Day the Chicana/o Graduate Student Colectiva invites faculty and graduate women of color to come together over brunch.
This free Corwin Master Class with pianist Murray Perahia is open to the public.
Leila Rupp, professor and chair of women's studies, will review the history of women in the workplace in a free, public event sponsored by the Professional Women's Assn.
Jane Applegate, a producer of television programming, a columnist, author, entrepreneur, and marketing specialist, talks about starting your own business.
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TV producer Jane
Applegate will tell how to start your own business
on Thursday, March 8, at 5 p.m. in the Women’s
Center.
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Lawrence Baca, a Pawnee Indian working with the U.S. Department of Justice, will draw from his experience to address the complex issue of diversity in higher education.
Paul Bambach directs another evening of music "unheard by the average music lover." Tickets at the door.
Steve E. Koonin, chief scientist for giant British Petroleum, speaks on "Energy Trends and Technologies for the Coming Decades" as part of the Global Warming - Science & Society Lecture Series.
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Scientist Steve E. Koonin discusses energy trends and technologies in a free talk Thursday, March 8, at 8 p.m. in Campbell Hall.
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Ellen Hanak of the Public Policy Institute of California lectures on "Where the Grass is Greener: The Value of Lawn Premiums in the American West."
Expert James Q. Wilson leads this free discussion on "Why Crime Has Increased in Advanced Nations Since 1950."
Michel Marc Gervais conducts UCSB's two choirs as they perform "Tenebrae Responsories" during Lent. $12 donation is suggested at the door.
Classical music luminary Yo-Yo Ma, artistic director of the Silk Road Ensemble, returns to town. The ensemble fosters cultural exchange by uniting artists from Asia, the Middle East, and the West in creative collaborations. Reserve tickets by calling x3535. Repeats with a different program at 4 p.m. on
Saturday.
Scott Marcus directs "An Evening of Middle Eastern Music and Dance" with North America's largest Middle Eastern orchestra. Also featured will be the ensemble's Dance Troupe, directed by Alexandra King. Call x2064 for tickets.
The UCSB Jazz Ensemble presents "Modern Masters of the Big and Small Bands," featuring selections from Miles Davis's recording "Birth of the Cool." Jon Nathan will direct. Tickets are available only at the door.
"The State of Chu: Archaeology, History, and Memory in Hubei Province, China Before the Qin Dynasty" will be the topic of this lecture by John Lee, assistant professor of history.
Learn about legal documents that focus on preserving autonomy and protecting assets. Living trusts, durable powers of attorney, and others will be covered. RSVP to x7323.
Maestro Nir Kabaretti, the new music director for the Santa Barbara Symphony, will talk about his goals and the state of classical music in this free public lecture.
Australia's Chunky Move will perform "I Want to Dance Better at Parties," a piece based on five individual men's relationships to dance. Call x3535 for tickets.
Richard Rintoul leads a program featuring student winners of the annual concerto competition. Tickets will be available at the door.
Atmospheric chemist and 1995 Nobel Laureate Paul Crutzen, a Max Planck Institute scientist, will speak on "An Atmospheric Experiment in the Anthropocene," particularly as it relates to the formation and decomposition of ozone.
Scott Marcus directs the sitar class while Rob Wallace leads the tabla class in this concert. Tickets available at the door.
This Turkish film showcases a love triangle when a middle-aged professor and his young girlfriend find their relationship in a disastrous state. English subtitles.
Jeremy Haladyna directs a "Mood Montage," with music by Paul Chihara and John Harbison, among other works. Purchase tickets at the door.
"Re: Soundings" documents the work of 10 important American sound artists from the 1970s.
Meizhen Liao, a Fulbright scholar from Central China Normal University, will discuss how interruption is another discourse function that can serve as an index to social behavior.
Contemporary poet Les Murray will read and discuss his work.
Victor Bell directs the popular group in traditional and contemporary selections. Tickets available for purchase at the door.
Professors Richard Appelbaum and Benjamin J. Cohen will talk on "China-Economic Partner or Threat?" Call x4388 for reservations.
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EXHIBITIONS
Artist Consuelo Jimenez
Underwood's multi-media work with textiles and threadwork is a celebration of tortillas, maternal influences, and cultural survival.
"Crafting a Modern World: The Architecture and Design of Antonin and Noémi Raymond," showcases a unique husband and wife design collaboration in Japan and the United States between 1921 and 1973.
Featuring 22 types of musical instruments, this sample from UCSB's Eichheim Collection represents the countries associated with the web of trade routes that connected China to the Mediterranean for hundreds of years, a system known as the Silk Road.
Local quilters and fabric artists Carol Fay and Jenn Figg have their work on display at the Women's Center's new headquarters in the Student Resource Building. |
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