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UH EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – OCT
4 - 17, 2004
TUESDAY, Oct. 5
Blaffer Gallery: Jessica Stockholder,
Kissing the Wall: Works, 1988-2003
Blaffer Gallery’s latest exhibit is “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, Blaffer Gallery,
120 Fine Arts Building, First Floor. Free. Gallery hours, 10 a.m.
- 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 1- 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Closed
Monday. 713-743-9528. www.blaffergallery.org.
Lecture: Best Lawyer in a One-Lawyer
Town
The John Mixon Society presents its third annual lecture, “Best
Lawyer in a One-Lawyer Town,” featuring former Senator Dale
Bumpers, of Arkansas. Best Lawyer in a One-Lawyer Town. 11:00
a.m., Oct. 5. Krost Auditorium, UH Law Center. Free. To RSVP,
contact Briefcase@uh.edu.
International Dinner Series: Scandinavia
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 “Scandinavia” scheduled this week. Fall
2004 International Dinner Series, “Scandinavia.” 5
-7:30 p.m., Oct. 5, 6, 7. Barron’s Restaurant. For reservations
and information, 713-743-2555 or www.hrm.uh.edu/barrons.
Lecture: Women and Politics
Sponsored by the Friends of Women’s Studies this lecture
features Betty Kaufman, Carol Alvardo and Nancy Sims. Reception
to follow the lecture. “Women in Politics,” 7 p.m.,
Oct. 5. Menil Collection, 1515 Sul Ross. Parking on Alabama between
Mandell and Mulberry streets. Free to members of Friends of Women’s
Studies, $4 general admission, $2 students. 713-743-3214.
Faculty Recital: Music of Ned Rorem
The Moores School of Music faculty presents works of Ned Rorem
whom Time magazine called “the world’s best composer
of art songs.” Faculty Recital: The Music of Ned Rorem.
7:30 p.m., Oct. 5. Moores Opera House, Entrance 16 off Cullen
Blvd. $10 Reserved seating, $5 students/seniors. 713-743-3333,
http://www.uh.edu/music/calendar.html.
FRIDAY, Oct. 8
Symposium: Families in Crisis
UH Law professors Tom Oldham and Laura Oren and UH History professor
Steven Mintz host the Tenneco Community Sympoisum, “Families
in Crisis.” Legal and health professionals, leading social
scientists and members of the community will examine problems
facing today’s diverse families including domestic violence,
work-family conflicts, divorce and poverty. Families in Crisis.
Noon – 4 p.m., Oct. 8. Kiva Room, Farish Hall. Parking
available in Lot 15 off Cullen or in the UH Hilton Hotel. Free.
Lunch will be provided to those who email Prof. Mintz at smintz@uh.edu,
713-743-3109.
Theater: Marvin’s Room
The University of Houston School of Theatre presents Scott McPherson’s
award-winning play, “Marvin’s Room” about the
strength of one woman’s commitment to loving others first.
Marvin’s Room. 8 p.m., Oct. 8, 9; 2 p. m, Oct. 10. Lyndall
Finley Wortham Theatre, Entrance 16 off Cullen Blvd. $15, $7 students/seniors.
713-743-3003. http://www.hfac.uh.edu/theatre/.
Concert
MSM Symphony Concert Chorale, the Concert Women’s Chorus,
University Men’s and Women’s Choruses perform selections
by Krunnfusz, Tormis and Scarlatti. Chorale Concert, 7:30 p.m.,
Oct. 8. Moores Opera House, Entrance 16 off Cullen Blvd. Reserved
Seating. $15 General Admission; $10 Students/seniors. 713-743-3313,
http://www.uh.edu/music.
SATURDAY, Oct. 9
People’s Law School
The People’s Law School at the UH Center for Consumer Law
offers a free seminar answering questions about such subjects
as wills, family law, criminal law, credit, bankruptcy, small
claims court and how to work with attorneys. Classes taught by
local judges, attorneys and professors. People’s Law School
Seminar. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Oct. 9. Krost Hall, UH Law Center.
Free, but you must register. For more information call 713-743-2168.
Register online at http://www.law.uh.edu/peopleslaw/homepage.html.
Concert: Wind Ensemble
Under the direction of Tom Bennett the Wind Ensemble will perform
works by Ellerby, Strauss, Williams, Pryor and Sousa. Wind Ensemble,
7:30 p.m., Oct. 9. Moores Opera House, Entrance 16 off Cullen
Blvd. Free. 713-743-3313, http://www.uh.edu/music.
MONDAY, Oct. 11
Law School Fair and Admissions
Workshop
Co-sponsored by the University of Houston University Studies and
Pre-Professional Post-baccalaureate Studies program, this fair
will be represented by 70 law schools from across the United States.
Law School Fair and Admissions Workshop, Workshop, Noon to 1 p.m.;
Fair, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., Oct. 11. Houston Room, University
Center, Entrance 1 off Calhoun. Free. 713-743-8982.
Reading Series: Harryette Mullen
and C.D. Wright
The Margarett Root Brown Houston Reading Series, co-sponsored
by Inprint and the University of Houston, continues its 24th season
with readings from Harryette Mullen’s latest work, “Sleeping
With the Dictionary.” C.D. Wright will read selections from
her latest, “Steal Away: Selected and New Poem. Harryette
Mullen and C.D. Wright, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 11. 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.
TUESDAY, Oct. 12
Symposium: Animal Law
UH Law Center’s Hickman Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
and Houston Young Lawyers Association present “Animal Law”
featuring guest speaker Michelle Wan (Houston Young Lawyers Association
Animal Welfare Committee, Reich & Binstock, LLP). Discussion
includes current horse slaughter legislation, veterinary malpractice
and loss-of-pet companionship damages. Animal Law,” Oct.
12, Noon-12:45 p.m., Bates Law Building, Room 240. Lunch will
be provided. R.S.V.P. Wendy Miller at wmmiller@central.uh.edu
or Steve Shardonofsky eshardon@central.uh.edu
International Dinner Series: Central
Europe
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 “Central Europe” scheduled this week.
Fall 2004 International Dinner Series, “Central Europe.”
5 -7:30 p.m., Oct. 12, 14. Barron’s Restaurant. For reservations
and information, 713-743-2555 or www.hrm.uh.edu/barrons.
SATURDAY, Oct. 16
Fourth Annual Pan Jam Steel Drum
Festival
Director Blake Williams directs the UH PANtagonists steel drum
band at the Fourth Annual Pan Jam Steel Drum Festival in Kemah,
Texas. Fourth Annual Pan Jam Steel Drum Festival, Noon, Oct. 16.
600 Block of 6th Street, Kemah, Texas. Free. For Information:
281-538-4165, 713-743-3313, http://www.uh.edu/music.
For more information about UH visit the university’s ‘Newsroom’ at www.uh.edu/admin/media/newsroom.
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