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UH EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – APRIL
12 – 25, 2004
MONDAY, April 12
Concert: AURA Contemporary Music
Ensemble
AURA: Contemporary Music and the Sandra Organ Dance Company present
“Musica Celestis,” present works by Edwards, Greenbaum,
Kernis, Smith and Hindson. “Musica Celestis,” 7:30
p.m., April 12. Moores Opera House, Entrance 16 off Cullen Blvd.
$15 general admission, $10 students/seniors, 713-743-3313, http://www.uh.edu/music.
TUESDAY, April 13
Screening: “Chaos”
The UH Department of Modern and Classical Languages French Sections
Class presents “History of French Cinema: French Women Directors”
with a series of films held on the UH campus with today’s
movie, “Chaos” a film about a friendship between a
bourgeois French woman and an Algerian prostitute examining violence
against women in the Algerian culture as well as in the French
society at large. History of French Cinema: French Women Directors/“Chaos”
3 p.m., April 13. 322 Agnes Arnold Hall, Entrance 14 off Cullen
Blvd. Free. 713-743-3007.
International Dinner Series: Central
America & Mexico
The Conrad Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management and
Barron’s Restaurant present the Spring 2004 International
Dinner Series. Student-run dinners feature different cuisines
from around the world every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through
April 29 with “Central America & Mexico” scheduled
this week. Spring 2004 International Dinner Series, “Central
America & Mexico,” 5 -7:30 p.m., April 13, 14, 15. Barron’s
Restaurant. For reservations and information, 713-743-2555 or
http://www.hrm.uh.edu/barrons.
Festival of Music and Dance
The Moores School of Music Ballet Orchestra and Ballet II perform
during UH’s Festival of Music and Dance with selections
including Bach, Tchaikovsky and Dvorak. “Festival of Music
and Dance,” 7:30 p.m., April 12. Moores Opera House, Entrance
16 off Cullen Blvd. Reserved Seating. $15 general admission, $10
students/seniors, 713-743-3313, http://www.uh.edu/music.
WEDNESDAY, April 14
Poetry & Prose: Open Mic
April is National Poetry Month and, in celebration, the Poetry
& Prose program invites all aspiring poets to an “Open
Mic” night. Featured reader: Kathleen Lee. Open Mic, 6 p.m.,
April 14. Honors College Commons, M.D. Anderson Library. Entrance
1. Free and open to the public. http://www.info.lib.uh.edu/dev/events/readings/spr2004.html.
FRIDAY, April 16
Theater: “I Hate Hamlet”
The ghost of famed Shakespearean star John Barrymore haunts a
young actor who had been offered the role of the melancholy Dane
- but he hates the part. What he wants is a hot television career
and the ghost engages him in verbal as well as physical dueling
while taking on the theater, women, art success and television.
“I Hate Hamlet” 8 p.m., April 16, 17; 2 p.m., 18.
Lyndall Finley Wortham Theatre, Entrance 16 off Cullen Blvd. $11
general admission, $7 seniors, $5 students, 713-743-3313, http://www.uh.edu/music.
Theater: Edward Albee Playwrights’
Workshop
A series of brand-new plays, chosen from submissions by playwrights
throughout the nation and developed during classes at UH. This
season, Edward Albee has turned over the teaching and supervisory
reins to his colleague Lanford Wilson. Produced at Stages Repertory
Theatre. Edward Albee Playwrights’ Workshop, April 16-18,
23-25. Stages Repertory Theatre, 3201 Allen Parkway. Free. $3
parking. For information: 713-527-8243.
SUNDAY, April 18
Concert: Choral Artists
The Moores School of Music presents the Choral Artists under the
direction of Charles Hausmann. The Choral Artists are a premier
graduate level chamber choir consisting of 26 advanced singers
who will perform Bach’s Mass in B Minor. Choral Artists
Concert, 3 p.m., April 18. Moores Opera House, Entrance 16 off
Cullen Boulevard. $10 general admission, $5 students/seniors 713-743-3313,
http://www.uh.edu/music.
MONDAY, April 19
A.I. Lack Music Master Series:
Lecture
Lecture by renowned organist and harpsichordist, William Porter
as he presents “Contrapuntal Improvisation. – Lecture:
A.I. Lack Music Master Series, 1:30 p.m. April 19. Organ Recital
Hall in the Fine Arts Building, Entrance 16 off Cullen Blvd.,
Free. 713-743-3313, http://www.uh.edu/music.
Margarett Root Brown Houston Reading
Series
Leading contemporary women writers Ann Patchett and Julia Glass
will read selections from their works, “The Patron Saint
of Liars” and “Bel Canto.” – Ann Patchett
and Julia Glass Readings, 7:30 p.m., April 19. Alley Theatre,
615 Texas Avenue. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Free for students and
seniors. $5 general admission. Tickets available only at the door
on the night of the reading. 713-521-2026 or http://www.inprint-inc.org.
A.I. Lack Music Master Series:
Contrapuntal Improvisation
This musical event showcases renowned organist and harpsichordist,
William Porter as he performs works by Bach, Buxtehude and Froberger.
- A.I. Lack Music Master Series, 7:30 p.m. April 19. Organ Recital
Hall in the Fine Arts Building, Entrance 16 off Cullen Blvd.,
Free. 713-743-3313, http://www.uh.edu/music.
Concert: Symphonic Wind Ensemble
and Symphonic Band
The Moores School of Music presents the Symphonic Wind Ensemble
and Symphonic Band under the direction of David Bertman and Robert
Mayes in concert. Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band Concert.
7:30 p.m., April 19. Moores Opera House, Entrance 16 off Cullen
Blvd. $10 General Admission; $5 Students/seniors. 713-743-3313,
http://www.uh.edu/music.
TUESDAY, April 20
UC “Cougar Idol” Talent
Contest
UH students have the chance to become the UC “Cougar Idol”
spotlighting great vocal talents from the UH campus. Semi-finals
take place over two days with the top five contestants from each
day advancing to the finals to be held in the Cullen Performance
Hall in front of a panel of celebrity judges. A concert featuring
local artists will follow the contest in the Cullen Performance
Hall. UC Cougar Idol, April 20, 21, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.,
UC Arbor, April 22, 7 – 11 p.m., Cullen Performance Hall,
713-743-5293. http://www.uh.edu/ucaf.
Screening: “The Taste of
Others”
The UH Department of Modern and Classical Languages French Sections
Class presents “History of French Cinema: French Women Directors”
with a series of films held on the UH campus with today’s
movie, “The Taste of Others” a film about a rich self-made
man who attempts to educate himself and is ridiculed by his “intellectual”
friends. A comedy bout the barriers in the French social classes.
History of French Cinema: French Women Directors/“The Taste
of Others” 3 p.m., April 20. 322 Agnes Arnold Hall, Entrance
14 off Cullen Blvd. Free. 713-743-3007.
International Dinner Series: Island
Cuisine
The Conrad Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management and
Barron’s Restaurant present the Spring 2004 International
Dinner Series. Student-run dinners feature different cuisines
from around the world every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through
April 29 with “Island Cuisine” scheduled this week.
Spring 2004 International Dinner Series, “Island Cuisine,”
5 -7:30 p.m., April 20, 21, 22. Barron’s Restaurant. For
reservations and information, 713-743-2555 or http://www.hrm.uh.edu/barrons.
WEDNESDAY, April 21
Jazz Concert
Noe Marmolejo and the Moores School of Music Jazz Orchestra and
Jazz Ensemble present an exciting evening of jazz music by Texas-based
composers. Jazz Concert, 7:30 p.m., April 21. Moores Opera House,
Entrance 16 off Cullen Blvd. Reserved seating. $10 general admission,
$5 students/seniors 713-743-3313, http://www.uh.edu/music.
THURSDAY, April 22
Lecture: “The Price of Motherhood:
Why the Most Important Job in the World is Still the Least Valued”
Sponsored by the UH Graduate School of Social Work, award-winning
journalist and author Ann Crittenden will present “The Price
of Motherhood: Why the Most Important Job in the World is Still
the Least Valued.” Lecture: “The Price of Motherhood:
Why the Most Important Job in the World is Still the Least Valued.”
6:30 p.m., April 22. UH Hilton, Waldorf Astoria Ballroom, 4800
Calhoun, Entrance 1. Parking available in hotel underground garage.
$4 parking fee otherwise event is free. For information, 713-743-8137.
Theater: Edward Albee Playwrights’
Workshop
A series of brand-new plays, chosen from submissions by playwrights
throughout the nation and developed during classes at UH. This
season, Edward Albee has turned over the teaching and supervisory
reins to his colleague Lanford Wilson. Produced at Stages Repertory
Theatre. Edward Albee Playwrights’ Workshop, April 23-25.
Stages Repertory Theatre, 3201 Allen Parkway. Free. $3 parking.
For information: 713-527-8243.
FRIDAY, April 23
Reception: Margo Sawyer Contemplative
Spaces and Daniela Rossell: Ricas y Famosas/Rich and Famous
Reception for Blaffer Gallery’s new exhibits including photography
by Daniela Rossell providing insight into the world of Mexican
high society and sculpture by Margo Sawyer. Reception: Margo Sawyer
Contemplative Spaces and Daniela Rossell: Ricas y Famosas/Rich
and Famous. 7 – 9 p.m., April 23. Blaffer Gallery, 120 Fine
Arts Building, Free. 713-743-9528. http://www.blaffergallery.org.
Concert: Wind Ensemble
The Moores School of Music presents the Wind Ensemble under the
direction of Tom Bennett in concert. Wind Ensemble Concert. 7:30
p.m., April 23. Moores Opera House, Entrance 16 off Cullen Blvd.
$10 General Admission; $5 Students/seniors. 713-743-3313, http://www.uh.edu/music.
SATURDAY, April 24
Blaffer Gallery: Margo Sawyer Contemplative
Spaces and Daniela Rossell: Ricas y Famosas/Rich and Famous
Opening of Blaffer Gallery’s new exhibits including photography
by Daniela Rossell providing insight into the world of Mexican
high society and sculpture by Margo Sawyer. Reception: Margo Sawyer
Contemplative Spaces and Daniela Rossell: Ricas y Famosas/Rich
and Famous. Through June 13. Blaffer Gallery, 120 Fine Arts Building.
Free. Gallery hours, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 1 p.m. -
5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Closed Monday. 713-743-9528. http://www.blaffergallery.org.
SUNDAY, April 25
WalkAmerica
The annual March of Dimes charity event with thousands of Houstonians
walking a six-mile course around and across the UH campus to earn
sponsor-pledged funds. 9 a.m., April 25. Start/finish line at
Entrance 14. Registration: 713-623-2020. http://www.modtxgulfcoast.org/
For more information about UH visit the university’s ‘Newsroom’ at www.uh.edu/admin/media/newsroom.
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