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.

Jan. 24-March 3: Montclair Juried Show. Reception: Feb. 10.

March 13-April 18: Shanghai University Group Exhibition. Reception: March 23.

April 26-May 12: B.F.A. Exhibition. Reception: May 5.

May 22-July 21: Brazil 500 Painting by Sergio Rabinovitz and Ruben Gerchman. Reception: May 23.

Gallery One:

Jan. 24-Feb. 18: "The Alphabet Show."

Feb. 22-March 10: Open.

March 13-April 14: "Near and Far" by Amy Robinson and Bui Xuan Huy.

Theater Events

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

Jan. 28: "The Red Balloon." Adapted from the novel and Academy Award-winning film, "The Red Balloon" tells the story of a misunderstood boy who finds friendship in a beautiful red balloon. The moving story is brought to life in a fantastical fusion of music, choreography and puppetry by Scotland's Visible Fictions Theatre. For ages 5-10. 7 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $15.

Feb. 17-20, 24-26: "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie." Set in a girls' school in 1930's Scotland, this comedy-drama is the tale of a noncomformist spinster schoolteacher who leaves an indelible impact on her impressionable students. 8 p.m. Feb. 17-19 and 25-26; 2 p.m. Feb. 20; and 1 p.m. Feb. 25. Tickets: $10; $7 faculty, staff, alumni and senior citizens; $5 students.

March 17: "The Adventure of Treasure Island." Based on the Robert Louis Stevenson classic, this exciting new adaptation follows Jim Hawkins as he lives out his dreams of adventure on the high seas. Performed in both American Sign Language and spoken English by the Cleveland Signstage Theater. For ages 8-12. 7 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $15.

March 24: "Behind the Broken Words" starring Anthony Zerbe and Roscoe Lee Browne. A stunning performance of 20th-century poetry, drama and comedy starring two Emmy Award-winning actors. The program features the poetry of Edna St. Vincent Millay, Dylan Thomas, e.e. cummings and T.S. Elliot, and the drama of Jean Giradoux, Edmund Rostand and Derek Wolcott. 7:30 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $25; $15 faculty, staff, alumni, students, senior citizens and children.

April 6-9, 13-15: "Of Mice and Men." John Steinbeck's powerful story of the drifters with a dream of buying a farm has maintained its popularity for more than 60 years. 8 p.m. April 6-8 and 13-15; 2 p.m. April 9; and 1 p.m. April 14. Tickets: $10; $7 faculty, staff, alumni and senior citizens; $5 students.

April 7: Yass Hakoshima's Movement Theatre in "Chinmokuza" World Premiere. The Japanese artist Hakoshima's work is a fusion of East and West, from hilarious dreams to the fatalism of Japanese theater. Accompanied by "Taiko-za" drummers and unique sculptural props, he transforms simple human gestures into an exciting art of body expression. 7:30 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $25; $15 faculty, staff, alumni, students, senior citizens and children.

April 8: "Wimzie's House." The zany adventures of spunky 5-year-old Wimzie and her preschool puppet pals light up a lively home daycare center. This fun show explores important issues preschoolers face at home and at child care. For ages 2-7. 3 and 6 p.m, Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $15.

April 14: "New Shanghai Circus." These highly skilled performers follow an unbroken tradition dating back to 700 B.C. Spectacular feats of strength and balance are displayed with artistry and athleticism in this breathtaking new show. From the contortionist to the traditional dragon dancers, this production from China is sure to thrill both adults and youngsters. 7 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $15.

Dance

March 10: "Tangokinesis." A mix of the traditional and the contemporary, direct from Buenos Aires. The tango's rhythms, musicality and tension blend with modern dance's drama and ballet's classic movements. Pure elegance, intense precision and raw emotion characterize Ana Marie Stekelman's choreography. 7:30 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $25; $15 faculty, staff, alumni, students, senior citizens and children.

March 18: Caribbean Dance Company of the Virgin Islands. The brilliant color, energy, rhythm and passion of the Caribbean radiate from this unique repertory company directed by Monty Thompson. 7:30 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $25; $15 faculty, staff, alumni, students, senior citizens and children.

April 1: Trinity Irish Dance Company. This 12-time world champion company has been packing performance halls with the intricate rhythms and the flashing feet of Irish step dancing. The troupe excels at traditional jigs and reels while breaking new ground with progressive work set to the music of contemporary artists like U2. 7:30 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $25; $15 faculty, staff, alumni, students, senior citizens and children.

April 27-30: Danceworks 2000. 8 p.m. April 27-29; 1 p.m. April 28; and 2 p.m. April 30. Tickets: $10; $7 faculty, staff, alumni and senior citizens; $5 students.

May 7: "Shim Chung" performed by Universal Ballet of Korea. Korea's premier classical ballet company featuring more than 50 dancers from seven nations in an orignal full-length Korean fairy tale, "Shim Chung." The company is led by Prima Ballerina Julia Moon and Artistic Director Oleg Vinogradov, who directed Russia's Kirov Ballet for 20 years. 7 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $25; $15 faculty, staff, alumni, students, senior citizens and children.

Music

Evening recitals. 8 p.m. McEachern Recital Hall, unless otherwise noted. Free. call the Music Department at 4296.

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

Feb. 9: African-American Composers Concert.

March 15: Women's Concert.

May 3: Chamber Music of Copland & Friends.

March 3: Silver Feather Festival. A celebration of Native American artists and their music featuring Joanne Shenandoah, Joy Hanjo and Poetic Justice, and Mary Youngblood. 7:30 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $25; $15 faculty, staff, alumni, students, senior citizens and children.

Sports

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

Women's Basketball.

Jan. 10: The College of Staten Island. 7 p.m.

Jan. 15: Richard Stockton. 2 p.m.

Jan. 19: Rutgers-Newark. 6 p.m.

Jan. 22: Rugters-Camden. 2 p.m.

Jan 29: Kean. 2 p.m.

Feb. 2: Ramapo. 6 p.m.

Feb. 12: The College of New Jersey. 2 p.m.

Men's Basketball.

Jan. 4: Centenary. 2 p.m.

Jan. 8: Newbury. 4 p.m.

Jan. 15: Richard Stockton. 4 p.m.

Jan. 19: Rutgers-Newark. 8 p.m.

Jan. 22: Rutgers-Camden. 4 p.m.

Jan. 29: Kean. 4 p.m.

Feb. 2: Ramapo. 8 p.m.

Feb. 12: The College of New Jersey. 4 p.m.

Men's and Women's Swimming.

Jan. 12: USMMA (men/women). 6 p.m.

Jan. 19: Misercordia (men/women). 7 p.m.

Jan. 22: William Paterson (men/women). 2 p.m.

Jan. 26: Kutztown (men/women). 6 p.m.

Jan. 28: Vassar (men). 6 p.m.

Feb. 4: Kean (women). 6 p.m.

On "Carpe Diem"
Dec. 14: The weekly television show produced by broadcasting majors features a holiday special featuring Peter Bush and Graceanne Butler-Boudakian singing Christmas carols, Judy and Cassie Leong of Studio J's Glass Gallery creating stained glass ornaments, and Reagan and David Sanders of Broadcasting discussing the significance of Hanukkah and Christmas for children in their interfaith family. Produced and hosted by Melissa Butler; directed by Robert Spear. Airs noon on Cablevision Channel 6 and 9 p.m. on Comcast Channel 57.

At Yogi Berra Museum
Admission to the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center is $4 for adults; $2 for children and students. Programs are free with admission. Guided group tours are available. Hours are Wednesday-Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. For information, call 2378.

Dec. 13: Hockey author Stan Fischler and NHL personalities celebrate Fischler's new book Metro Ice: A Century of Hockey in Greater New York. Panel discussion features NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, Devils Owner John McMullen, player Ken Daneyko and retired players Brian Mullen and Pat LaFontaine. 7-9 p.m.

Dec. 16: New York Yankees Manager Joe Torre will sign copies of his book, Ground Rules for Winners. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Books will be available for sale at the museum.

Ongoing
Yoga classes. Every Monday 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 in front of Richardson Hall. The moon will be featured Dec. 16. See Jupiter and Saturn.. For more information, call 7266.

Mass. Sundays 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.

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