NEWS RELEASE

Office of External Communications

Houston, TX 77204-5017 Fax: 713.743.8199

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 16, 2006

Contact: Joan Gallo
713.743.8158 (office)
jcgallo@central.uh.edu

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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