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calendar highlights a few of the many events offered by the University
of Washington College of Arts & Sciences between July and October
2006. For information on additional events, visit www.washington.edu/home/events.html.
River
Photography from the Monsen Collection
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 17 | HENRY ART
GALLERY
Rivers have sculpted the western American landscape, and they symbolically
trace the paths of U.S. history. This exhibition includes expedition
photographs by William Henry Jackson and Carleton Watkins, and more
recent images by Mitch Epstein and Joel Sternfeld, which underscore
how powerfully rivers captivate our imagination. Both the historical
and contemporary works reflect upon the contentious relationship
between humans and the forces of nature we have long sought to harness.
Information: www.henryart.org
or 206-543-2280.
Akio
Takamori: The Laughing Monks
THROUGH OCTOBER 22 | HENRY ART GALLERY
Akio Takamori, head of ceramics at the UW School of Art, has created
a pair of installations combining objects from the Henry’s
collections — including vessels and figures made in Asia and
the U.S., photographs, costumes, and textiles — with his own
sculptures. The exhibition is one of an occasional series through
which artists with varied perspectives explore the resources of
the Henry collections. Information: www.henryart.org
or 206-543-2280.
The
Living Wild with Photographer Art Wolfe
JULY 22 | BURKE MUSEUM
In this slide-illustrated talk, Art Wolfe looks at the present and
future status of the Earth’s wildlife and wildlife habitats
through lavish photographs, covering more than 140 species. 10:30
am. $12; $10 Burke Museum members. Advance tickets at burked@u.washington.edu,
or purchase at the Burke front desk on the day of the event. Information:
206-543-9681.
Family
Day: Meet the Mammals
AUGUST 5 | BURKE MUSEUM
Join Burke Museum staff, including Professor Jim Kenagy, curator
of mammals, for a day filled with interactive demonstrations, tours,
hands-on activities, and illustrated presentations on animals of
all kinds. 10 am - 4 pm. Free with museum admission. Information:
www.burkemuseum.org or
206-543-5590.
A
Celebration of Souls: Day of the Dead in Southern Mexico
SEPTEMBER 30 - DECEMBER 31 | BURKE MUSEUM
This photographic exhibit depicts the intricate and colorful Día
de Muertos celebrations in Mexico and will include an altar created
by local Mexican artist Isaac Hernandez Ruiz. Information: www.burkemuseum.org
or 206-543-5590.
Melia
Watras: “Prestidigitation”
OCTOBER 23 | MEANY THEATER
Faculty violist Melia Watras’ recital features five world-premiere
performances of new cutting-edge music for viola, commissioned by
the UW’s Royalty Research Fund. The pieces—by composers
Richard Karpen, Juan Pampin, and Diane Thome (all UW faculty) and
Heinrich Taube and Brent Michael Davids—explore the realms
of music, technology, and theater. 7:30 pm. $15; $10 students and
seniors. Information: 206-543-4880 or www.music.washington.edu.
Katz
Distinguished Lectures in the Humanities Series: Derek Gregory
OCTOBER 25 | 120 KANE HALL
Derek Gregory, professor of geography from the University of British
Columbia, is a preeminent scholar of cultural and human geography
and author of The Colonial Present: Iraq, Afghanistan and Palestine.
7 pm. Free. Information: www.simpsoncenter.org/katz
or contact the Simpson Center for the Humanities at 206-543-3920.
Henry
Butler
OCTOBER 26 | MEANY THEATER
Jazz/blues pianist Henry Butler’s music is a rich amalgam
of jazz, Caribbean, classical, pop, blues, and R&B influences,
as excitingly eclectic as his New Orleans birthplace. 7:30 pm. $15;
$10 students and seniors. Information: 206-543-4880 or www.music.washington.edu.
Anton
in Show Business
OCT. 29-NOVEMBER 12 | MEANY STUDIO THEATRE
A TV soap opera goddess, a jaded veteran of off-off Broadway, and
a naive third-grade teacher are cast in an ill-conceived production
of Chekhov’s The Three Sisters in this madcap look into the
world of theatre producers, directors, sponsors, critics, and even
audiences. Written by Jane Martin, directed by R. Hamilton Wright.
Information: 206-543-4880 or http:depts.washington.edu/uwdrama/.
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