In the Galleries

University Gallery:

Through Oct. 8: "Leon DeLeeuw: A Retrospective." Paintings and prints. Also in Gallery One.
Oct. 18-Dec. 13: "Thoughts in Sculpture" by Judy Natal, Paul Shore, Carol Ross and Susan Spencer Crowe. Art Forum lecture: Nov. 4, 3-4 p.m. Followed by a reception.

Gallery One:

Through Oct. 8: "Leon DeLeeuw: A Retrospective." Paintings and prints. Also in the University Gallery.

Oct. 18-29: Jean Fang, M.A., student paintings.

Nov. 1-12: Debra Smith, M.A. student paintings.

Nov. 15-26: Kathy Lacotta, paintings.

Nov. 29-Dec. 10: Paula Ross, photography.

Oct. 11-15: "Love Makes a Family." A photo-text exhibit. Portraits of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender parents and their families. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Student Center, Room 419. Sponsored by the Women's Center.

Theater Events

For tickets to theater events, call the Box Office at 5112.

Oct. 8: Luma Theatre of Light. Fireflies dance, fireworks explode and iridescent maidens trapeze to an eclectic musical score. Luma explodes in a world of artificial light, sculpting it into dynamic forms that dance, spin, orbit and enchant the viewer. 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Tickets for the morning performance are $15 each. Tickets for the evening performance are $15 for faculty, staff, alumni and children; $25 for others.

Oct. 14-17, 21-23: "The Bourgeois Gentleman." Monsieur Jourdain's quest to be accepted as a member of the upper class drives him to take music, dance and diction lessons in this fast, funny and ageless satire on social climbing. 8 p.m. Oct. 14-16 and 21-23; 2 p.m. Oct. 17 and 1 p.m. Oct. 22, Studio Theatre. Tickets: $7 for faculty, staff, alumni and senior citizens; $5 for students; $10 for all others.

Oct. 29: "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." Eric Carle's classic has been adapted for the stage in this new "black light" production by Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia. Carle's instantly recognizable and exuberant colorful collages and his true love of nature combine with masterful puppetry and music to create a truly memorable event. Large-scale puppets explore the turn of the seasons, numbers, colors, dates and the wonders of nature. 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Tickets for the morning performance are $15 each. Tickets for the evening performance are $15 for faculty, staff, alumni and children; $25 for others.

Nov. 11-14 and 18-20: "Noises off." Chaos abounds in British playwright Michael Frayn's Tony Award-winning farce-within-a-farce when the missed cues and misunderstandings of a touring company result in a real life farce. 8 p.m. Nov. 11-13 and 18-20; 2 p.m. Nov. 14 and 1 p.m. Nov. 19, Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $7 for faculty, staff, alumni and senior citizens; $5 for students; $10 for all others.

Dec. 9-12: "Kindertransport." This theatrical documentary of a Holocaust survivor's resolution to push away the past-set against her daughter's determination to uncover it-is a compelling drama based on the life of one of the nearly 10,000 unaccompanied children who boarded a train to freedom from Nazi Germany in 1937-38. 8 p.m. Dec. 9-11, 1 p.m. Dec. 10 and 2 p.m. Dec. 12, Studio Theatre. Tickets: $7 for faculty, staff, alumni and senior citizens; $5 for students; $10 for all others.

Dance

Oct. 24: Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble. A spellbinding blend of vibrant acrobatic dance and stylized romantic movement. Bold and powerful, the dancers combine the strengths of classical ballet with the vigor of youth. The ensemble displays a style that is clearly native to Ukrainian dancing, yet classical enough to be appreciated by all. 7:30 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $15 for faculty, staff, alumni and children; $25 for others.

Dec. 2-5: Works-A-Foot '99. Choreography by guest artists, faculty and students performed by the MSU Repertory Dance Company. 8 p.m. Dec. 2-4; 2 p.m. Dec. 5, Life Hall, Room 123.

Music

Nov. 9: Recital and Tea. Pianist Clara Sverner will perform the music of Brazilian composer Chiquiha Gonzaga (1847-1935) who ranks among the greatest female personalities in the history of Brazilian popular music. 4 p.m., McEachern Recital Hall followed by tea at 5 p.m. in the University Gallery. Sponsored by the Women's Center, the International Center for the Arts, and the Global Education Center. Seating is limited. Call 5114.

Nov. 23: "Songs of the Rose" performed by members of Sigma Alpha Iota. 8 p.m., McEachern Recital Hall. Free.

Noon recitals. McEachern Recital Hall, unless otherwise noted. Free. For more information, call the Music Department at 4296.

Oct. 4: Guest artist: Humberto Quagliata, piano.

Oct. 6: Faculty recital: Mark Pakman, piano, and friends. Music on texts by Alexander Pushkin.

Oct. 13: Faculty recital: Harvey Pittel, saxophone.

Oct. 20: Faculty recital: David Witten, piano. Frediric Chopin: commemoration of the 150th anniversary of his death. Student Center Ballrooms.

Nov. 3: Student recital: string and guitar.

Nov. 8: Guest artist: Clara Sverner, piano.

Nov. 10: Guest artist: Los Indios Tabajoros. Student Center Ballrooms.

Nov. 24: Student recital: Woodwind and brass.

Dec. 1: Percussion ensemble. Barry Centanni, director.

Dec. 6: Guest artist: Reynaldo Reyes, piano.

Dec. 8: Faculty recital: Chaim Zemach, cello.

Dec. 12: Beatrice Crawford Music Celebration. MSU Orchestra. Nelson Nirenberg, director. 3 p.m., Memorial Auditorium.

Dec. 14: Collegium Musicum. Music of the Middle Ages. Jeffrey Gall, director. Student Center Ballrooms.

Evening recitals. 8 p.m. McEachern Recital Hall, unless otherwise noted. Free.

Nov. 17: Flute choir: Peggy Schecter.

Nov. 22: MSU Chorus and Madrigal Ensemble. James Imhoff, director. Student Center Ballrooms.

Dec. 1: MSU Band Concert. Mary Ann Craig, director. Memorial Auditorium.

Dec. 3: MSU Jazz Band and Jazz Singers. Jeffrey Kunkel, director.

Dec. 7: Clarinet night. David Singer, director.

Dec. 4: Chava Albertstein and the Klezmatics. Israel's "Edith Piaf" and the world's leading Klezmer ensemble combine to form a rich musical tapestry. Inspired by the once-flourishing Yiddish culture of poetry, music and drama, both artists share a passion for creating modern Jewish music, fusing traditional Klezmer forms with rock and jazz. 7:30 p.m., Memorial Auditorium.

Lectures/Workshops

Oct. 6: "Stay Alert-Stay Alive." A self-defense program and demonstration by Campus Safety and Security. Noon-1 p.m., Student Center Room 417. Sponsored by the Women's Center.

Oct. 11: "Freedom of Expression vs. Freedom From Hostility at MSU," a forum in celebration of National Coming Out Day. 1- 4 p.m., Student Center, Ballroom B. Sponsored by the Women's Center, GLFSA, PRIDE, Unity Collaboration, Center of Pedagogy, Education and Human Services, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Oct. 13: "Ties that Bind." A panel discussion on family matters with gay and lesbian members of the campus community. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Student Center, Room 419.

Oct. 22: "Copyright and Intellectual Property in Higher Education." Speakers: James Neal, dean of University Libraries, Johns Hopkins University; Luis Rodriquez, associate dean for Public Services, MSU's Sprague Library; Laura Levy, head of Circulation/Reserve Department, Sprague Library; Karen Venturella, head of Multimedia Resources, Sprague Library; Dan Burk, associate professor of law, School of Law, Seton Hall University. 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Dickson Hall, Cohen Lounge. Sponsored by the Office of the Provost, Sprague Library and Information Techology.

Nov. 10: "A Sensible Approach to Y2K" by John Kocotos, director of Emergency Operations-Red Cross, Montclair Chapter. Noon-1 p.m., Student Center, Room 417. Sponsored by the Women's Center.

Nov. 17: "Women's Roles, Women's Lives: A Cross-Cultural Discussion with International Students." A roundtable discussion concerning women's lives in countries other than the U.S. The discussion will focus on common threads and differences as well as conceptions of feminism. Moderated by Heather Ferraro, a graduate assistant in the Women's Center. Noon-1 p.m., Student Center, Room 417.

Dec. 8: "Journal Writing for Women: Getting Started." Engage in the process of writing about your own life for self-awareness and self-expression. Noon-1 p.m., Student Center, Room 417. Sponsored by the Women's Center.

Sports

Only home games are listed. For a complete sports schedule, call Athletics at 5234. Football. Sprague Field.

Oct. 9: Kean. Homecoming. 7 p.m.

Oct. 23: W. Connecticut. 7 p.m.

Nov. 6: New Jersey City. 7 p.m.

Men's Soccer. Pittser Field.

Oct. 9: Kings Point. 1:30 p.m.

Oct. 13: John Jay College. 4 p.m.

Oct. 23: New Jersey City. 1:30 p.m.

Oct. 27: Kean. 2 p.m.

Women's Soccer. Pittser Field.

Oct. 11: Ramapo. 7 p.m.

Oct. 18: Drew. 8 p.m.

Oct. 20: New Jersey City. 8 p.m.

Women's Field Hockey. Sprague Field.

Oct. 19: SUNY-New Paltz. 7 p.m.

Oct. 21: William Paterson. 8 p.m.

Women's Volleyball. Panzer Gym.

Oct. 12: R. Stockton. 7 p.m.

Oct. 14: USMAA. 7 p.m.

Oct. 23: Lebanon Valley. 1 p.m.

Oct. 26: Ramapo. 7 p.m.

On "Carpe Diem"
The weekly television show produced by broadcasting majors features the MSU student theatre organization, Players, on Oct. 5. Student members discuss the history of the organization and their involvement in all aspects of the production of live shows on campus. Includes scenes from the original student production of "It Must Be the Food." Produced and directed by Mirjam Lablans; hosted by Lisa Gamarekian. The Oct. 12 episode features the Ready Foundation program, in which high school students, assisted and mentored by MSU students and teachers, are prepared for university careers. Produced and hosted by Alex Jones; directed by Brendan O'Melia. "Carpe Diem" airs at noon on Cablevision channel 6 and at 9 p.m. on Comcast channel 57.

And More
Oct. 12: Discover Your Major Fair. An open information session for undeclared undergraduates to speak to faculty from the schools and colleges about majors. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Student Center Ballrooms. Sponsored by Academic Advising and Support. Call 7068.

Oct. 18: Law Admissions Day. 9:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. Rutgers-Newark. Free shuttle bus from Montclair State. Register by Oct. 12. Sponsored by the Legal Studies Department and the Student Government Association. For more information, call 5152.

Oct. 20: Breast Cancer Awareness Day. Programs co-sponsored by the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Noon- 1 p.m., Student Center, Room 417.

Oct. 22: 13th annual Educators Conference on Gifted Education. Sponsored by MSU's Academically Gifted and Talented Youth Programs and the Summer Institute for the Gifted in Parsippany. 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Valley Regency Caterers. For more information, call 4104.

Oct. 29: Discover Your Major Day. An open information session for undeclared undergraduates to speak to faculty from the schools and colleges about majors. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Student Center Ballrooms. Sponsored by Academic Advising and Support. Call Eileen Bruck at 7068.

Nov. 3: Health Fair. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Student Center Ballrooms. Coordinated by the Health and Wellness Center. Ongoing
Mass. The Newman Catholic Center will hold Mass Sundays starting Sept. 12 at 11 a.m. in Kops Lounge and 6:30 p.m. in the Newman Catholic Center.

MAC users meetings. New Jersey Macintosh Users Group meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in Mallory Hall, Room 155. For more information, call 5274 or visit the group's Web site at www.njmug.org.

Public Telescope Nights. 8-9 p.m. clear Thursdays Sept. 2 to Dec. 16, excluding Nov. 25, in front of Richardson Hall. The moon will be featured on Sept 16, 23, Oct. 14, 21, Nov. 18 and Dec. 16. See Mars in early September; see Jupitar in October, November and December and see Saturn in November and December. For more information, call 7266.

Throughout November: The Women's Center will collect baby clothes, blankets, diapers, toys, etc. to be delivered Dec. 1-World AIDS Day- to St. Joseph's Children Hospital for babies with HIV/AIDS. Donations can be left in the bassinet in the Student Center lobby or call the Women's Center at 5114 for pick up. Red ribbons and literature about HIV/AIDS will be distributed in the Student Center lobby, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. On Dec. 1.

At Yogi Berra Museum
Admission to the Yogi Berra Museum is $4 for adults; $2 for children and students. Programs are free with admission. Hours are Wednesday-Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. For information, call 2378. The Oct. 9 event with hockey expert and journalist Sherry Ross has been postponed.
Oct. 23: Brick ceremony. Unveiling of bricks in the museum plaza. 11 a.m.
Nov. 16: Scribes of Summer. Baseball writers Buster Olney of the New York Times, Bob Klapisch of the Bergen Record and Tom Keegan of the New York Post discuss their craft and covering Major League Baseball. 1 p.m.

Ongoing
Yoga classes. Every Monday Oct. 25 through Dec. 13. Bring a towel or exercise mat and wear comfortable clothing. Classes led by Heather Ferraro, a graduate assistant in the Women's Center. 1-2 p.m., Student Center, Room 417.

Mass. The Newman Catholic Center will hold Mass Sundays starting Sept. 12 at 11 a.m. in Kops Lounge and 6:30 p.m. in the Newman Catholic Center.

MAC users meetings. New Jersey Macintosh Users Group meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in Mallory Hall, Room 155. For more information, call 5274 or visit the group's Web site at www.njmug.org.

Public Telescope Nights. 8-9 p.m. clear Thursdays Sept. 2 to Dec. 16, excluding Nov. 25, in front of Richardson Hall. The moon will be featured on Sept 16, 23, Oct. 14, 21, Nov. 18 and Dec. 16. See Mars in early September; see Jupitar in October, November and December and see Saturn in November and December. For more information, call 7266.

Throughout November: The Women's Center will collect baby clothes, blankets, diapers, toys, etc. to be delivered Dec. 1-World AIDS Day- to St. Joseph's Children Hospital for babies with HIV/AIDS. Donations can be left in the bassinet in the Student Center lobby or call the Women's Center at 5114 for pick up. Red ribbons and literature about HIV/AIDS will be distributed in the Student Center lobby, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. On Dec. 1.

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