Calendar
“Yellowstone to Yukon:
Freedom to Roam
THROUGH DECEMBER 31 | BURKE MUSEUM
This exhibit features wildlife photography by Florian Schulz documenting the beautiful yet troubled Rocky Mountain ecosystems from the Yellowstone to Yukon regions. Information:
www.burkemuseum.org or 206-543-5590.
Visiting Writers Public Lecture Series
JULY-AUGUST | HENRY ART GALLERY
This series brings Northwest writers to campus to discuss their work. Although tied to a course, “Pacific Northwest History and Literature,” the lectures are free and open to the public. For further information: jfindlay@u.washington.edu or 206-543-2281.
| July 11: Debra Magpie Earling, novelist and professor of Native American studies, University of Montana. 2 pm. | |
| July 18: Kim Barnes, memoirist and novelist, University of Idaho. 2 pm. | |
| July 24: Robert Wrigley, poet and essayist, University of Idaho. 2 pm. | |
| August 2: Richard White, historian of the American West, Stanford University. 2 pm. | |
| August 15: Marilynne Robinson, author of Housekeeping and the Pulitzer-prize-winning Gilead. 7 pm. |
Jacob Lawrence Gallery Exhibitions
OCTOBER-NOVEMBER | JACOB LAWRENCE GALLERY
The Jacob Lawrence Gallery is open Tuesdays-Saturdays, noon-4 pm. Art Building. Free. Information: http://art.washington.edu/jlg/.
Upcoming exhibitions include:
| October 3-13: School of Art second-year master’s candidates in ceramics, fibers, metals, painting + drawing, photography, sculpture, and visual communication design. | |
| October 24 - November 10: Faculty artists from the UW School of Art. |
Chamber Dance Company
OCTOBER 6-14 | MEANY STUDIO THEATRE
The UW Chamber Dance Company performs work by Michio Ito, Zvi Gotheiner and Laura Dean, along with Doris Humphrey’s rarely seen Invention. Due to construction, this concert plays in the intimate Meany Studio Theatre. Thursdays-Saturdays 7:30 pm, Sundays 2 pm. $18; $16 UW faculty, staff, and UWAA members; $10 students and seniors. Information and tickets: UW Arts ticket office, 206-543-4880.
Ring Round the Moon
OCTOBER 14-28 | PENTHOUSE THEATRE
The twists and turns in this romantic comedy by Jean Anouilh (translated by Christopher Fry) unleash a chain of unforeseen and uproarious events as identical twin brothers compete for the attention of a beautiful heiress. Directed by John Langs. Information/tickets: 206-543-4880
or http://depts.washington.edu/uwdrama/.
Pepper Schwartz: Sex, Love & Romance
OCTOBER 24 | 210 KANE HALL
Pepper Schwartz, professor of sociology and author of numerous books on sex-related topics, will speak at this public lecture. 7 pm. Free, but registration is required due to limited seating. See www.soc.washington.edu for updated information.
Pilobolus
OCTOBER 25-27 | MEANY HALL
With 35 years and more than 95 works to its credit, Pilobolus remains as protean and surprising as ever. For the UW World Series, the program will include a new work by famed Israeli choreographer Inbal Pinto. 8 pm. $45; $20 for students. Tickets and information: 206-543-4880 or www.uwworldseries.org.
Our Lady of 121st Street
OCTOBER 28-NOV. 11 | MEANY STUDIO THEATRE
In this comedy by Stephen Adly Guirgis, the body of Sister Rose—a no-nonsense but encouraging teacher—has been stolen, leading former students to reconnect and square off. Strong language. Directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton. Information/tickets: 206-543-4880 or http://depts.washington.edu/uwdrama/.
Melia Watras, Viola
OCTOBER 30 | MEANY THEATER
Faculty violist Melia Watras performs works by Shostakovich, Bach, Kreisler, and Weniawski.
7:30 pm. $15; $10 student/senior. Information: 206-543-4880 or www.music.washington.edu.
Gamelan Çudamani
NOVEMBER 9-10 | MEANY HALL
The music, colorful costumes (including a spectacular dragon), and thoroughly engaging performers make the 25-member Gamelan Çudamani, from Bali, a captivating experience for audiences of all ages. 8 pm. $32; $20 for students. Tickets and information: 206-543-4880 or www.uwworldseries.org.
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