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In the Galleries

University Gallery:

Through March 3: : "Projected Visions-Montclair 2000." Reception: Feb. 10, 3-7 p.m.

March 13-April 18: "Transcending Boundaries," a Shanghai University group exhibition. Reception: March 16.

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:

Through Feb. 27: Works created by children who participated in Arts Voyage '99 Workshops.
March 13-April 14: "Near and Far" by Amy Robinson and Bui Xuan Huy.
April 17-28: Photography by alumna Paula Ross.

Theater Events

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

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: 2 p.m.
April 30: 2p.m. Tickets: $10; $7 faculty, staff, alumni and senior citizens; $5 students.

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

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

Feb. 16: Composition students.
Feb. 23: String and guitar.
March 1: Vocal works of Copland and Friends.
March 15: Women's concert.
March 29: Brass students.
April 5: Jack Sacher Alumni Lecture.
April 12: Piano and vocal students.
April 19: Woodwind students.
April 26: Chamber Music of Copland and Friends.
May 3: Percussion Ensemble.

April 28: Clarinet Night. Students perform solos and in small groups. 8 p.m., McEachern Recital Hall. Reception to follow.

Lectures/Workshops

Art Forum Lectures. 3-5 p.m. Thursdays, Calcia Hall, Room 135. Sponsored by Fine Arts. For more information, call Pat Lay at 7294.

Feb. 17: Charles Citron, sculptor and photographer.
Feb. 24: Martha Griffin, filmmaker.
March 16: Mi Qui, architect.
March 23: Bui Xuan Huy, photographer.
March 30: Kiki Seror, computer-generated imagery.
April 6: Peter Mountford, multimedia.
April 13: Elizabeth Sussman, curator.
April 27: Joseph Bierman, filmmaker.

MFA Lectures. Artists and critics talk about contemporary art. 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Finley Hall MFA Studios. Sponsored by Fine Arts. For more information, call Pat Lay at 7294.

Tea and Talk Series. 3:30 p.m., Global Education Center. Call 4185 to reserve a seat.

Feb. 15: "Quebec Independence and the Effect on Secondary and Higher Education" by Gilbert Talbot of the Philosophy Department at the College of Jonquiere, Quebec, and a visiting professor in Educational Foundations.

March 10: "Ethnic Minorities and Conflict Resolution in Central Europe" by Peter Huncik, director of the Sandor Marai Foundation and its European Communication Training Center.

March 16: "The Outlook for Democracy in Mexico: Presidential Elections, University Strikes and Indigenous Movements" by Imer Flores of the Instituto de Investigaciones Juridicas, UNAM.

March 30: "Population Control in China" by Wen Qui, professor of English, Shanghai Teachers University.

Feb. 14: Former New Jersey Governor Jim Florio will talk about his run for the U.S. Senate. Noon, Student Center, Room 411.

Feb. 16-17: Eating Disorder Screening. An opportunity to view a brief video about eating disorders, collect information, complete a screening and speak with a counselor. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Student Center Ballrooms. Sponsored by Counseling and Psychological Services.

Feb. 17: "An African Perspective on the New Millennium" by Sister Rkhty Amen Jones, linguist. She is the only African-American woman Egyptologist and is a founding member of the Association for the Study of Classical African Civilization. Noon-2 p.m., Student Center, Room 419. Sponsored by African-American Studies and OSAU. For more information, call Sandra Lewis at 7375.

Feb. 18-20: "Field Studies in the Humanities," an environmental education workshop at MSU's New Jersey School of Conservation. Fee: $110 per person. For more information, call the NJSOC at 7614.

Feb. 21: "Dominicans 2000: Writing in 'Our' English," a reading by Junot Diaz, author of Drown. 5 p.m., Dickson Hall, Room 177. Sponsored by the English Department's Visiting Writers Committee and the Latin American and Latino Studies Program.

Feb. 23: Assertiveness Skills Workshop for Women. Noon-1 p.m., Student Center, Room 417. Sponsored by the Women's Center.

March 2: Women of MSU spring luncheon and lecture. "Chinese Women: Perceptions of an Eye Witness and Experiences of a Chinese Woman" by Marina Cunningham, director, Global Education Center, and graduate student Julie Wang Gempp. Noon, Student Center, Ballroom A. Cost: $15 per person. Send a check, made payable to the Women of MSU, by Feb. 25 to Pat Sanders of the Library.

April 6: Alcohol Abuse Screening. An opportunity to view a brief video on alcohol abuse, gather information, complete a screening and speak with a counselor. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Student Center Ballrooms. Sponsored by Counseling and Psychological Services.

March 8: "Urban Education in New Jersey" by MSU alumna Marion Bolden, superintendent of Newark schools. 6 p.m., The Valley Regency, Valley Road, Clifton. Cost: $27 per person. Sponsored by the MSU chapter of Phi Delta Kappa.

On "Carpe Diem" "Carpe Diem" airs at noon on Cablevision Channel 6 and at 9 p.m. on Comcast Channel 57.

Feb. 15: "Pop Culture for Sale," a program on children and consumerism in the media. Features interviews with Thom Gencarelli and David Sanders of Broadcasting, Peggy Charren, founder of ACT (Action for Children's Television), and the staff of Hammett's Learning World, which markets alternative, educational toys to children.

Feb. 21: "Video Games and Violence" features Michael Jones of Mathematical Sciences describing games theory and operations management; and Katherine Ellison of Psychology describing how video games perpetuate, glamorize and reward violent behavior. Produced by Francisco Galan and Jeff Knaster; directed by James Patterson; and hosted by Cary Phillips.

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 (unless otherwise noted). Guided group tours are available. Hours are Wednesday-Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. For information, call 2378.

Feb. 16: Program on All-Time All-New Jersey Team from Negro and Major Leagues. 7:30 p.m. Game jerseys from Jackie Robinson and Larry Doby will be on display.

And more

Feb. 17: Information session about the summer Montclair in Siena (Italy) program. Noon-2 p.m., Dickson Hall, Room 178.

Feb. 24: National Day of Integration and Affirmative Action. Flag raising and proclamation reading: 12:45 p.m. in front of the Student Center; "Myths and Realities of Affirmative Action" by Joyce Pratt, regional director, American Association of Affirmative Action, and panel discussion: 1-3 p.m., Student Center, Room 419.

March 1: Flag-raising in celebration of Women's History Month. Noon, Student Center quad. Reception for Joan Ficke, former director of the Women's Center, 3 p.m., Student Center, Ballroom B.

March 10-11: TheatreFest Regional Playwriting Contest-Finalist Readings. Readings of the three play finalists selected as part of the TheatreFest Regional Playwriting Contest. One play will be chosen for full production in July. Audiences are involved in the selection process. 7 p.m. March 10; 3 and and 7 p.m. March 11, Studio Theatre. For more information, call John Wooten at 7496.

March 20-24: Disability Awareness Week. Schedule of events to be announced. Sponsored by the Senate Committee on Services for Persons with Disabilities and the Unity Collaboration.

March 30: Women's Health Conference. Student Center Ballrooms. Sponsored by MSU's Department of Health Professions, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure Studies, and the Health and Wellness Center and Saint Barbabas.

May 2: School of Business Awards and Honors Program. 7-9 p.m., Student Center Ballrooms.

Ongoing
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.

President's Commission on Affirmative Action Meetings. Feb. 17, Student Center, Room 417, and March 23 and April 27 from noon to 2 p.m. in the Special Collections Room of Sprague Library. For more information, call Tina Jacobowitz at 7191.

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

Yoga. 1-2 p.m. Mondays through May 1 (excluding Feb. 28 and March 6), Student Center, Room 419. Led by Heather Ferraro, graduate assistant, Women's 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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