UH EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – FEB.
27 – MARCH 12, 2006
MONDAY, Feb. 27
Exhibit: ‘Philip Johnson:
Four Photographers’
Noted photographers display works of Philip Johnson, known as
the architect of Houston. These innovative photographs show the
diversity of Johnson’s architectural works. The exhibit
will be on display through March 24. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday. Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture, Entrance
18 off Elgin. Free. 713-743-2400. www.arch.uh.edu/home/index.html
Reading Series: Inprint Brown Reading
Series
The Inprint Brown Reading Series, co-sponsored by Inprint and
the University of Houston, continues its 25th season with Pulitzer
Prize-winning literary icon John Updike and UH Creative Writing
Program faculty. 7:30 p.m., Feb. 27. Alley Theatre, 615 Texas
Ave. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. $10 general admission, free for students
and seniors. Tickets available at the door on the night of the
reading. 713-521-2026 or www.inprint-inc.org.
Concert: Kirk Whalum
Sponsored by the Dream Foundation, Grammy Award-winning saxophonist
Kirk Whalum performs in concert. 7 p.m., Feb. 27. Cullen Performance
Hall. 4800 Calhoun, Entrance 1 on Calhoun. 713-743-5186. http://www.uh.edu/cph.
Concert: ‘Houston and Beyond’
AURA: Contemporary Music Ensemble presents “Houston and
Beyond.” Under the direction of Rob Smith, the ensemble
will perform works by UH faculty and works by Members of the Society
of Composers, Inc. 7:30 p.m., Feb. 27. Moores Opera House, Entrance
16 off Cullen Blvd. Reserved seating. $10 general admission, $5
students and seniors. 713-743-3313, www.uh.edu/music.
TUESDAY, Feb. 28
Blaffer Gallery: ‘Girls’
Night Out’
Blaffer Gallery’s latest exhibition features international
and intergenerational photography from women artists to reflect
a new approach to issues of femininity and identity. The exhibit
runs through April 1. Blaffer Gallery, 120 Fine Arts Building.
Entrance 16 off Cullen Blvd. Gallery Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.,
Tuesday - Friday; 1 – 5 p.m., Saturday; closed Sunday and
Monday. Gallery admission is free. 713-743-9528. www.blaffergallery.org.
9th Annual Table Talk Luncheon
The 9th Annual Table Talk luncheon will benefit the UH Women’s
Archive and Research Center. This event brings together a dynamic
and diverse group of women in a format that encourages conversation
and networking. 11 a.m., reception; Noon, luncheon. Feb. 28. Ballroom
of the Americas, Hilton Americas Hotel, 1600 Lamar. $65. 713-743-3214,
www.friendsofwomen.org.
International Dinner Series: Germany
The Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management
and Barron’s Restaurant present the Spring 2006 International
Dinner Series. Student-run dinners feature different cuisines
from around the world every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through
April 27 with German cuisine featured this week. 5 – 7:30
p.m., Feb 28, Mar. 1- 2. Barron’s Restaurant. Entrance 1
off Calhoun. For reservations and information, call 713-743-2555
or visit www.hrm.uh.edu/barrons.
Lecture: ‘Dream Alive’
Sponsored by the University of Houston Student Program Board and
African American Studies Program, motivational speaker Joe Rodgers
addresses Martin Luther King’s teachings and how to keep
the ‘Dream Alive.’ 6 p.m., Reception; 7 – 10
p.m., lecture. Feb. 28. Houston Room, University Center, Entrance
1 on Calhoun. Free. 713-743-5210.
Faculty Recital: ‘Blood and
Guts’
The Moores School of Music presents ‘Blood and Guts,’
a recital featuring Timothy Hester performing works by Gershwin,
Prokofiev and Piazzolla. 7:30 p.m., Feb 28. Moores School of Music,
Entrance 16 off Cullen Blvd. Free. 713-743-3313, www.uh.edu/music.
WEDNESDAY, March 1
Concert: Concert Band and Symphonic
Band
Moores School of Music Concert Band and Symphonic Band perform
works by Gregson, Alford and Jager. 7:30 p.m., March 1. Moores
Opera House, Entrance 16 off Cullen Blvd. $10 general admission;
$5 students/seniors. 713-743-3313, www.uh.edu/music.
FRIDAY, March 3
Law Conference – ‘Should
We Site It Here? LNG, the Environment, and Federalism’
The University of Houston Law Center Environmental & Energy
Law & Policy Journal presents “Should We Site it Here?
LNG, the Environment and Federalism,” an all-day conference
featuring UH Law professors and visiting professors from around
the country discussing energy issues. 8 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.,
March 3. 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., registration and Continental Breakfast.
University of Houston Hilton Hotel and Conference Center, Entrance
1 off Calhoun. $150 for legal community, $99 for government and
non-profit employees. Register to Briefcase@uh.edu or at 713-743-2201.
www.law.uh.edu/eelpj.
8th Annual Moores Jazz Festival
Under the direction of Noe Marmolejo, the 8th Annual Texas Music
Festival Jazz Project features Texas-based jazz musicians in concert.
7:30 p.m., March 3, 4. Moores Opera House, Entrance 16 off Cullen
Boulevard. $10 general admission, $5 students/seniors. 713-743-3313.
www.uh.edu/music.
SUNDAY, March 5
Faculty Recital: ‘Encores’
The Moores School of Music presents “Encores,” a recital
featuring Vagram Saradjian on cello performing works by Bach,
Marcello and Schumann. 3 p.m., March 5. Moores School of Music,
Entrance 16 off Cullen Blvd. $10 general admission, $5 students/seniors.
713-743-3313, www.uh.edu/music.
MONDAY, March 6
Choral Concert
Moores School of Music University Men’s and Women’s
Choruses perform the Mass, “Missa Brevis.” 7:30 p.m.,
March 6. Organ Recital Hall, Fine Arts Bldg. Entrance 16 off Cullen
Blvd. Reserved Seating. $10 general admission; $5 students/seniors.
713-743-3313, www.uh.edu/music.
Faculty Recital: ‘An Evening
in E-Flat’
Professor Abbey Simon, pianist, and Larry Wheeler, viola, present
“An Evening in E-Flat” featuring selections by Beethoven,
Brahms and Schumann. 7:30 p.m., March 6. Organ Recital Hall, Fine
Arts Bldg. Entrance 16 off Cullen Blvd. Reserved Seating. $10
general admission; $5 students/seniors. 713-743-3313, www.uh.edu/music.
TUESDAY, March 7
International Dinner Series: Middle
East
The Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management
and Barron’s Restaurant present the Spring 2006 International
Dinner Series. Student-run dinners feature different cuisines
from around the world every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through
April 27 with Middle Eastern cuisine featured this week. 5 –
7:30 p.m., March 7, 8, 9. Barron’s Restaurant. Entrance
1 off Calhoun. For reservations and information, call 713-743-2555
or visit www.hrm.uh.edu/barrons.
WEDNESDAY, March 8
Blaffer Gallery: Contemporary Salon
Contemporary Salon: “Womyn to Girls: Feminism Then and Now”
with guest speakers Francesca Behr, Interim Director of Women’s
Studies at the University of Houston; Susan Rosthal, Director
of UH’s Women’s Resource Center and other guests in
conjunction with the current exhibit, ‘Girls’ Night
Out.’ 6 p.m., March 8. Blaffer Gallery, 120 Fine Arts Building,
First Floor. Free. 713-743-9528. www.blaffergallery.org.
Choral Concert
The Moores School of Music Concert Women’s Chorus and Concert
Chorale perform selections by Vaughn Williams, Galuppi and Weelkes.
7:30 p.m., March 8. Organ Recital Hall, Fine Arts Bldg. Entrance
16 off Cullen Blvd. $10 general admission; $5 students/seniors.
713-743-3313, www.uh.edu/music.
SATURDAY, March 11
Texas Regional Botball Robotics
Tournament
The University of Houston’s College of Technology hosts
this educational tournament in which middle school students construct
robots from Lego sets and program them to complete tasks. 8 a.m.,
March 11. University Center, Houston Room. Entrance 1 off Calhoun.
For information, contact Taresa Mikle at 713-743-1855 or tmmikle@central.uh.edu.
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