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June 9, 2004

Contact: Joan Gallo
713/743-8158 (office)
jcgallo@central.uh.edu

UH EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – JUNE 14 – 27, 2004

MONDAY, June 14

Symposium
The University Photographers’ Association of America – 43rd Annual Technical Symposium will be held June 14 –18 on the UH campus in the Athletics/Alumni Center and Hoffman Hall. The University Photographers’ Association of America – 43rd Annual Technical Symposium, June 14-18. Athletics/Alumni Center, Entrance 16 off Cullen and Hoffman Hall, Entrance 14 off Cullen. www.upaah.org

TUESDAY, June 15

International Dinner Series: France
The Conrad Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management and Barron’s Restaurant present the Summer 2004 International Dinner Series. Student-run dinners feature different cuisines from around the world every Tuesday, and Thursday through July 15 with “France” scheduled today. Summer 2004 International Dinner Series, “France,” 5 -7:30 p.m., June 15. Barron’s Restaurant. For reservations and information, 713-743-2555 or www.hrm.uh.edu/barrons.

Texas Music Festival: Rockwell Distinguished Artist Series: Music of the Spheres
Chamber music concert performed by TMF guest artists and faculty performing works by Britten, Debussy, Crumb and Dvorak. Texas Music Festival: Rockwell Distinguished Artist Series: Music of the Spheres, 7:30 p. m., June 15. Moores Opera House, Entrance 16 off Cullen Blvd. Season Pass $40, $25 students/seniors, Single Event tickets $10, $5 students/seniors. 713-743-3313. http://www.uh.edu/music.

THURSDAY, June 17

International Dinner Series: Italy
The Conrad Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management and Barron’s Restaurant present the Summer 2004 International Dinner Series. Student-run dinners feature different cuisines from around the world every Tuesday, and Thursday through July 15 with “Italy” scheduled today. Summer 2004 International Dinner Series, “Italy,” 5 -7:30 p.m., June 17. Barron’s Restaurant. For reservations and information, 713-743-2555 or http://www.hrm.uh.edu/barrons.

Texas Music Festival: Young Artist Chamber Music
Concert performed by the Young Artist Chamber Music. Texas Music Festival: Young Artist Chamber Music, 7:30 p. m., June 17,. Moores School of Music, Choral Recital Hall, Room 160, Entrance 16 off Cullen Blvd. Free. 713-743-3313. http://www.uh.edu/music.

FRIDAY, June 18

Theater: “Aesop’s Fables”
The second presentation of the annual summer Children’s Theatre Festival presents “Aesop’s Fables.” Directed by Brian Byrnes. New adaptation of brief classic tales and lessons learned. “Aesop’s Fables,” 10:30 a.m., June 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, July 1, 2; 1 p.m., June 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, July 1, 2; 2 p.m. June 20, 27. Lyndall Finley Wortham Theatre. Entrance 16 (off Cullen Boulevard). Adults, $7; Children 14 and under, $6. 713-743-2929. http://www.class.uh.edu/theatre/Performance/ctf.htm

Texas Music Festival: Jazz Concert
Jazz and Floot Fire Institutes concert under the direction of Noe Marmolejo and Kimberly Clark. Jazz and Floot Fire Institutes Concert, 7 p. m., June 18. Moores Opera House, Entrance 16 off Cullen Blvd. Free. 713-743-3313. http://www.uh.edu/music.

SATURDAY, June 19

Texas Music Festival: Orchestra Series: “Music of the Spheres”
The TMF Orchestra Series highlights performances by the festival orchestra with guest conductors and soloists performing works by John Williams and Gustav Holst. Texas Music Festival: Orchestra Series: “Music of the Spheres,” 7:30 p. m., June 19. Moores Opera House, Entrance 16 off Cullen Blvd. Season Pass $40, $25 students/seniors. Single Event tickets $10, $5 students/seniors. 713-743-3313. http://www.uh.edu/music.

SUNDAY, June 20

Texas Music Festival: Piano Institute
TMF Piano Institute featuring guest Larry Graham in concert. Piano Institute, 2 p. m., June 20. Moores School of Music, Dudley Recital Hall, Room 160, Entrance 16 off Cullen Blvd. Free. 713-743-3313. http://www.uh.edu/music.

TUESDAY, June 22

International Dinner Series: Central Europe
The Conrad Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management and Barron’s Restaurant present the Summer 2004 International Dinner Series. Student-run dinners feature different cuisines from around the world every Tuesday, and Thursday through July 15 with “Central Europe” scheduled today. Summer 2004 International Dinner Series, “Central Europe,” 5 -7:30 p.m., June 17. Barron’s Restaurant. For reservations and information, 713-743-2555 or http://www.hrm.uh.edu/barrons.

Texas Music Festival: Rockwell Distinguished Artist Series: “Jazz Showcase”
The TMF Jazz Project under the direction of Noe Marmolejo and featuring vocalist Yvonne Washington will perform works by Basie, Hancock, Holman and more. Texas Music Festival: Orchestra Series: “Jazz Showcase,” 7:30 p. m., June 22. Moores Opera House, Entrance 16 off Cullen Blvd. Season Pass $40, $25 students/seniors, Single Event tickets $10, $5 students/seniors. 713-743-3313. http://www.uh.edu/music.

WEDNESDAY, June 23

Blaffer Gallery Art Workshop
The UH Summer Arts Workshop, geared to children 6-12, will be held six consecutive Wednesdays through July 28. The art-making workshops encourage children to think creatively and learn about original works of art in a variety of media. Summer Arts Workshop, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., June 23, 30, July 7, 14 and 28. $10 per workshop or $50 for all 6 events. Blaffer Gallery, 120 Fine Arts Building, 713-743-9528. www.blaffergallery.org.
Registration form at http://www.hfac.uh.edu/blaffer/education/uhreach/downloads/summerarts.flyer.2004.pdf.

THURSDAY, June 24

International Dinner Series: China
The Conrad Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management and Barron’s Restaurant present the Summer 2004 International Dinner Series. Student-run dinners feature different cuisines from around the world every Tuesday, and Thursday through July 15 with “China” scheduled today. Summer 2004 International Dinner Series, “China,” 5 -7:30 p.m., June 17. Barron’s Restaurant. For reservations and information, 713-743-2555 or http://www.hrm.uh.edu/barrons.

Texas Music Festival: Young Artist Chamber Music
Concert performed by the Young Artist Chamber Music. Texas Music Festival: Young Artist Chamber Music, 7:30 p. m., June 24. Moores School of Music, Choral Recital Hall, Room 160, Entrance 16 off Cullen Blvd. Free. 713-743-3313. http://www.uh.edu/music.

FRIDAY, June 25

Blaffer Gallery: Opening Reception
Opening Reception for The Evolution of the Houston Area Exhibition on view At Blaffer Gallery through August 29, 2004. Reception: The Evolution of the Houston Area Exhibition. 7 p.m., June 25. Blaffer Gallery, 120 Fine Arts Building, First Floor. Free. 713-743-9528. www.blaffergallery.org.

SATURDAY, June 26

Blaffer Gallery: Contemporary Salon
Contemporary Salon: The Evolution of the Houston Area Exhibition with Bill Arning, Curator, MIT List Visual Arts Center; Michelle Barnes, Director, Community Artists Collective; Alison de Lima Greene, Curator Modern and Contemporary Art, The Museum of Fine Arts Houston; Prince Thomas, Artist. Moderated by Nancy Hixon, Assistant Director, Blaffer Gallery. Contemporary Salon. 1 p.m., June 26. Blaffer Gallery, 120 Fine Arts Building, First Floor. Free. 713-743-9528. www.blaffergallery.org.

Texas Music Festival:
TMF presents the American Festival for the Arts Conservatory Orchestra under the direction of Barbara Scowcroft. American Festival for the Arts Conservatory Orchestra, 4:30 p. m., June 26. Moores Opera House, Entrance 16 off Cullen Blvd. Free. 713-743-3313. http://www.uh.edu/music.

Texas Music Festival: Orchestra Series
The TMF Orchestra Series highlights performances by the festival orchestra with guest conductors and the winner of the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Young Artist Competition performing works by Ralph Vaughn Williams, Walton and Rachmaninoff. Texas Music Festival: Orchestra Series, 7:30 p. m., June 26. Moores Opera House, Entrance 16 off Cullen Blvd. Season Pass $40, $25 students/seniors, Single Event tickets $10, $5 students/seniors. 713-743-3313. http://www.uh.edu/music.

SUNDAY, June 27

Texas Music Festival: Piano Institute
TMF Piano Institute featuring Nancy Weems. Piano Institute, 1 p. m., June 27. Moores Opera House, Entrance 16 off Cullen Blvd. Free. 713-743-3313. http://www.uh.edu/music.

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