UH EVENTS OPEN TO THE
PUBLIC – SEPT. 13 - 26, 2004
MONDAY, Sept. 13
Reading Series: Edward P. Jones
The Margarett Root Brown Houston Reading Series, co-sponsored
by Inprint and the University of Houston, begins its 24th season
with Pulitzer Prize winner Edward P. Jones reading from his novel,
“The Known World,” followed by interviews and book
signings. Edward P. Jones Reading, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 13. Alley
Theatre, 615 Texas Ave. 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 www.inprint-inc.org.
Lecture: “The Idea of Freedom,
1900-2004”
Eric Foner, DeWitt Clinton Professor of History at Columbia University,
will speak on the topic, “The Idea of Freedoom, 1900-2004.
This free event is co-sponsored by the Project for the Active
Teaching of History (PATH), the UH Department of History, UH College
of Education, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and Region IV Education
Service Center. Lecture: “The Idea of Freedom, 1900-2004.”
7 p.m., Sept. 13. Houston Room, University Center, 4800 Calhoun
(Entrance 1). Free. For information contact Cameron White, 713-743-8678.
TUESDAY, Sept. 14
International Dinner Series: United
States
The Conrad Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management and
Barron’s Restaurant present the Fall 2004 International
Dinner Series. Student-run dinners feature different cuisines
from around the world every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through
Dec. 2 with “United States” scheduled this week. Fall
2004 International Dinner Series, “United States.”
5 -7:30 p.m., Sept. 14, 15, 16. Barron’s Restaurant. For
reservations and information, 713-743-2555 or www.hrm.uh.edu/barrons.
Blaffer Gallery Opening Reception:
Jessica Stockholder, Kissing the Wall: Works, 1988-2003
Reception for Blaffer Gallery’s latest exhibit, Jessica
Stockholder, Kissing the Wall: Works, 1988-2003. Stockholder's
work fuses found objects ranging from construction materials to
furniture and textiles to discarded household items, as well as
more conventional art making items, into works of art that blur
the boundary between painting and sculpture, object and environment,
decorative beauty and practical use. The exhibit will run through
Nov. 21. Jessica Stockholder, Kissing the Wall: Works, 1988-2003,
7 – 9 p.m., Sept. 17. Blaffer Gallery, 120 Fine Arts Building,
First Floor. Free. 713-743-9528. www.blaffergallery.org.
Guest Recital:
The Moores School of Music and the Texas Chapter of the Kosciuszko
Foundation present National Chopin Piano Competition Winner, Stephen
Beas. Guest Recital. 7:30 p.m., Sept. 17. Moores Opera House,
Entrance 16 off Cullen Blvd. Reserved seating, $15, $10 students/seniors.
713-743-3333.
Theater: Raisin in the Sun
UH’s theater season begins with a student-run production
of Lorraine Hansberry’s award winning “Raisin in the
Sun.” “Raisin in the Sun.” 8 p.m. Sept. 17,
18; 2 p.m., Sept. 19. Jose Quintero Theatre Lab, Entrance 16 off
Cullen Blvd. 713-743-2929. http://www.hfac.uh.edu/theatre
SATURDAY, Sept. 18
Blaffer Gallery Opening: Jessica
Stockholder, Kissing the Wall: Works, 1988-2003
Reception for Blaffer Gallery’s latest exhibit, Jessica
Stockholder, Kissing the Wall: Works, 1988-2003. Stockholder's
work fuses found objects ranging from construction materials to
furniture and textiles to discarded household items, as well as
more conventional art making items, into works of art that blur
the boundary between painting and sculpture, object and environment,
decorative beauty and practical use. The exhibit runs through
Nov. 21. Jessica Stockholder, Kissing the Wall: Works, 1988-2003,
7 – 9 p.m., Sept. 18 – Nov. 21. Blaffer Gallery, 120
Fine Arts Building, First Floor. 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. www.blaffergallery.org.
SUNDAY, Sept. 19
Faculty Recital: “Turn of
the Century Flute Music”
UH faculty members Kimberly Clark and Timothy Hester present “Turn
of the Century Flute Music” with selections from Sain-Saens,
Ibert and Chaminade. Faculty Recital: “Turn of the Century
Flute Music.” 3 p.m., Sept. 19. Moores Opera House, Entrance
16 off Cullen Blvd. $15 Reserved seating, $10 students/seniors.
713-743-3333.
TUESDAY, Sept. 21
International Dinner Series: Greece
The Conrad Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management and
Barron’s Restaurant present the Fall 2004 International
Dinner Series. Student-run dinners feature different cuisines
from around the world every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through
Dec. 2 with “Greece” scheduled this week. Fall 2004
International Dinner Series, “Greece.” 5 -7:30 p.m.,
Sept. 21, 22, 23. Barron’s Restaurant. For reservations
and information, 713-743-2555 or www.hrm.uh.edu/barrons.
Faculty and Guest Recital
Guest saxophonist Woodrow Witt and guest pianist Joe LoCasio perform
original compositions with UH faculty jazz musicians. Faculty
and Guest Recital. 7:30 p.m., Sept. 21. Moores Opera House, Entrance
16 off Cullen Blvd. $10 Reserved seating, $5 students/seniors.
713-743-3333.
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