In the Galleries

University Gallery:

Through 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. 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.

Theater Events

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

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

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

Oct. 27: The Goo Goo Dolls in concert. 7:30 p.m., Yogi Berra Stadium. Tickets: $30. Sponsored by the Student Government Association and Class I Concerts. For more information, call 4478

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.

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, the artists share a passion for creating modern Jewish music, fusing traditional Klezmer forms with rock and jazz. 7:30 p.m., Memorial Auditorium.

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

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

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.

Lectures/Workshops

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.

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

Men's Soccer. Pittser Field.

Oct. 27: Kean. 2 p.m.

Women's Soccer. Pittser Field.

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

Women's Field Hockey. Sprague Field.

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

Women's Volleyball. Panzer Gym.

Oct. 26: Ramapo. 7 p.m.

On "Carpe Diem"
The weekly television show produced by broadcasting majors features Save the Animals Rescue Team (START) and their Passaic County animal shelter. Includes an interview with Robyn Hemsey, volunteer and fund raiser for the organization. Produced by Jennifer DeStefano; directed by George Pierro; and hosted by Teri Lynn Wilson. Airs Oct. 19 at noon on Cablevision channel 6 and 9 p.m. on Comcast channel 57. On Oct. 26, "Carpe Diem" will feature a Halloween special featuring the "Yards of Horror." Produced and hosted by Lisa Gamarekian; directed by Robert Spear.

And More

Oct. 25: "Born in East L.A." Directed by Cheech Marin. In English.

Nov. 1: "Central do Brasil/Central Station." Directed by Walter Salles. In Portuguese with English subtitles.

Nov. 8: "El Super/The Super." Directed by Leon Ischaso and Orlando Jiménez Leal. In Spanish with English subtitles.

Nov. 15: "Rien ne vas plus/The Swindle." Directed by Claude Chabrol. In French with English subtitles.

Nov. 22: "La Vie révée des anges/The Dreamlife of Angels." Directed by Erick Zonca. In French with English subtitles

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.

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.
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
Mass. Sundays at 11 a.m. in Kops Lounge and 6:30 p.m. in the Newman Catholic Center.

Yoga classes. Every Monday Oct. 25 through Dec. 13. Bring a towel or exercise mat and wear comfortable clothing. 1-2 p.m., Student Center, Room 417.

Public Telescope Nights. 8-9 p.m. clear Thursdays through Dec. 16, excluding Nov. 25, in front of Richardson Hall. The moon will be featured on Oct. 21, Nov. 18 and Dec. 16.

See Jupitar in November and December and see Saturn in November and December. For more information, call 7266.

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.

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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