| This
calendar highlights a few of the many events offered by the University
of Washington College of Arts & Sciences between March and June
2006. For information on additional events, visit www.washington.edu/home/events.html.
Interactivity as a Rhetorical Dimension of Web-Based Political
Campaigning
MARCH 29 | 126 COMMUNICATIONS
Barbara Warnick, UW professor of communication, will discuss how
online interactivity functioned to enhance persuasiveness in two
2004 political campaign sites. Warnick is the featured speaker at
the Department of Communication’s Thomas M. Scheidel Annual
Faculty Lecture. 3:30 p.m. Free. Information: (206) 543-2717.
The
Who’s Tommy
APRIL 9-30 | MEANY STUDIO THEATRE
Not since 1992 have Seattleites had the opportunity to see a production
of this iconic rock opera. Winner of six Tony awards, it includes
such rock hits as “Pinball Wizard” and “See Me,
Feel Me.” $6-13. Information/tickets: (206) 543-4880 or http://depts.washington.edu/uwdrama.
2006
UW Science Forum
TUESDAYS, APRIL 11-MAY 9 | 130 KANE HALL
The 2006 UW Science Forum, presented in partnership with UW Alumni
Association, provides an insider’s view of the latest research
into science and technology at the UW. All lectures at 7 pm. Free.
Information: www.UWalum.com.
APRIL 11: Vaccines Targeting Breast and Ovarian
Cancer
APRIL 18: Why Me, Doc? What Scientists Know
—and Don’t Know—About the Causes of Cancer
APRIL 25:
For Making Genetic Networks Operate Robustly, Unintelligent
Non-design Suffices
MAY 2: Repair, Rebuild, Enhance People: The
Tissue Engineering Nexus of Medicine, Biology, Bioengineering, Entrepreneurship,
and Ethics
MAY 9: Reinterpreting the Fisheries Crisis
Annual
Distinguished Artist Lecture: Maya Lin
APRIL 20 | 130 KANE HALL
Maya Lin, perhaps best known for her design of the Vietnam Veterans
Memorial in Washington, D.C., will discuss her work on view at the
Henry Gallery and other projects. (See page 5.) 7 pm. $25 non-members;
$20 members; $10 students (with ID at Henry). Gold tickets (seating
in the first ten rows): $40 non-members, $30 members. Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com
or call 1 (800) 838-3006 or (206)616-9894.
Bach’s
Two & Three-Part Inventions
APRIL
27 | MEANY THEATRE
Pianist Craig Sheppard, UW professor of music, performs the Two-
and Three-Part Inventions —perennially taught to young pianists
yet seldom played publicly by a major artist—in preparation
for his 2006-07 series of the 48 Preludes and Fugues from J.S. Bach’s
Well-Tempered Clavier. 7:30 pm. $15, $10 students/seniors.
Information: (206) 543-4880.
Washington
Weekend
APRIL 27-29 | MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
See a performance, visit a class, hear a lecture, see a demonstration.
The UW opens its doors during Washington Weekend, with activities
across campus. (See page 6.) Free. For event times, dates, and locations,
visit www.UWalum.com or call
(206) 543-0540.
Playdate
at the Henry
APRIL 29 | HENRY ART GALLERY
Explore art at the Henry, from the colorful prints of Roy Lichtenstein
to the monumental sculptures of Maya Lin. Children of all ages are
invited to take family-friendly tours, make art, listen to live
music in the Sculpture Court, and enjoy special treats. 11 am-3
pm. Free all day. Information: (206) 616-9894 or www.henryart.org.
Humor
Me!
APRIL 30-MAY 14 | PENTHOUSE THEATRE
This original production, created by faculty member Judith Shahn
and MFA acting students, examines what is funny. Is humor cultural
or national? What is universally funny? Information/tickets: (206)
543-4880 or http://depts.washington.edu/uwdrama.
Mark
Morris Dance Group
MAY 4-6 | MEANY THEATRE
The UW World Series is proud to present the Mark Morris Dance Group,
which continues to delight audiences with a wit, grace, and refined
musicality that has made Morris one of the most highly regarded
international choreographers of our time. 8 pm. $45. Information:
(206) 543-4880 or www.uwworldseries.org.
WPA:
Public Arts in a Time of Crisis
MAY 5-6 | MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
At this symposium, scholars and artists will evaluate, interrogate,
and celebrate the achievements of the largest arts funding project
in the history of the U.S.—Roosevelt’s Works Progress
Administration. UW Drama Professor Barry Witham will present the
keynote address. Related events include a staged reading at the
Playhouse Theater and an exhibition in Suzzallo Library. Free and
open to the public. Information: www.simpsoncenter.org/wpa
or (206) 543-3920.
Roethke
Reading: W. D. Snodgrass
MAY
11 | 130 KANE HALL, ROETHKE AUDITORIUM
W. D. Snodgrass, author of more than twenty poetry books and winner
of the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, will be featured at the 43rd Annual
Theodore Roethke Memorial Poetry reading, co-sponsored by the Department
of English, the University of Washington Graduate School, and the
Theodore Roethke Memorial Fund Committee. 8 pm. Free. Information:
(206) 543-2690 or http://depts.washington.edu/engl/.
Le
Nozze di Figaro
MAY 17, 19, 21 | MEANY THEATRE
Mozart’s brilliant opera “The Marriage of Figaro”
is a timeless look at love, betrayal, and forgiveness. Sung in Italian
with English surtitles. Peter Erös, conductor; Claudia Zahn,
director. May 17 and 19 at 7:30 pm; May 21 at 3 pm. $20, $15 students/seniors.
Information: (206) 543-4880.
D-3,
Dancing in the Digital Domain
MAY 18-21 | MEANY STUDIO THEATRE
New collaborative work, created by Dance Program MFA candidates
and DXARTS students, will be performed by undergraduates. 7:30 pm
Thurs-Sat; 2 pm Sunday. $10, $8 students/seniors. Information: 206-543-4880
or www.meany.org.
Wildlife
Photographer of the Year, 2005
JUNE 24 – SEPTEMBER 4 | BURKE MUSEUM
The world’s most prestigious wildlife photography contest,
sponsored by BBC Wildlife Magazine and the Natural History Museum
in London, is coming to the Burke Museum with over 90 winning images
from around the globe. Photo demonstrations and activities are planned
for opening day, June 24, from 10 am to 4 pm. Information: 206-543-5590
or www.burkemuseum.org.
[Winter-Spring 2006 - Table of Contents]
|
