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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 14: "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:

March 13-April 14: "Near and Far" by Amy Robinson and Bui Xuan Huy.
April 14-28: Photography by alumna Paula Ross '74 M.A. Reception: April 20.

Theater Events

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

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.

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.

Evening recitals. 8 p.m. McEachern Recital Hall unless otherwise noted. Free. For more information, call 4296.

March 20: Saxophone Ensemble. 8:30 p.m.
April 9: Jack Sacher Memorial Concert. 7:30 p.m. Admission of $25 goes toward the Jack Sacher Memorial Lecture Fund.
April 11: Choir and Madrigals Concert. Memorial Auditorium.
April 12: MSU Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony. Memorial Auditorium.
April 14: Jazz Band.
April 26: Jazz Vocal Ensemble.
April 27: Chamber Music of Mozart, Schubert and Schumann.
April 28: Clarinet Night.
May 3: Orchestra Concert. Memorial Auditorium.
May 7: Alumni Concert. 3 p.m.
May 7: Opera Workshop. Scenes from "Street Scene."

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.

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.

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.

March 1: Meet Essex County Executive Jim Treffinger, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate. 10 a.m., Dickson Hall, Room 178.

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.

March 28: "The Challenge of Global Consumerism" by Benjamin Barber, professor of political science, Rutgers University; director of the Walt Whitman Center for the Culture and Politics of Democracy; and author of A Place for Us: How to Make Society Civil and Democracy Strong. 8 p.m., Dickson Hall, Room 177. Sponsored by Philosophy and Religion, and the Institute for Community Studies.

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 Psych. Services.

April 10: Jack Sacher Memorial Lecture. By alumnus Larry Ferrara, chair of the Music Department at New York University. Noon, McEachern Recital Hall. Free.

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

Feb. 29: "Steel Riders: Harley-Davidson Motorcycles." Features Michael Davidson, great-great-grandson of co-founder William Davidson. Produced by Krzysztof Jarzabek, Thomas Polese, Natasha Donahue and Rinad Amro; directed by Amro; hosted by Donahue.

March 7: "Campaign 2000." Features Bill Berlin, Brigid Harrison and David Nichols of Political Science, and David del Vecchio, mayor of Lambertville. Directed by Robert Spear. Produced and hosted by Berlin.

Women's History Month

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

March 2: "Why Ask. Why Tell. Doing Lesbian History" by professor, author and lesbian theorist Lillian Faderman. 2-3 p.m., Dickson Hall, Room 178.

March 15: Latina Day. "Dominicanyork," lecture and performance by Josefina Baez. 9 a.m., Dickson Hall, Room 178.

March 16: President's Reception. President Susan A. Cole will present the fifth annual Presidential Achievement Awards. 3-4 p.m., Dickson Hall, Room 178.

March 20: Celebrate the Women's Studies Major. Noon-2 p.m., Student Center, Ballroom B. Women's Coffeehouse and Gallery: An open forum for creative women to showcase and share their works. 7-10 p.m., Rathskellar.

March 21: "Women with Disabilities: Dispelling the Myth of Limitation." Readings, vignettes and discussion about issues faced by women with disabilities. 3-4 p.m., Dickson Hall, Room 178.

March 23: "Work and Family: A Balancing Act." Sponsored by the School of Business. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Student Center Ballrooms.

March 24: "Enduring Equality: Radical Change, Sexual Politics and the Problem of Impermanence" by Davina Cooper, professor of law, Great Britian. 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Dickson Hall, Room 178.

March 27: "Women: Creativity and Dissent" by Nawal El Saadawi, Egyptian feminist, novelist and psychiatrist. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Student Center, Ballroom A.

March 29: Healthy Relationship Day. In memory of student Chimere R. McRea and other victims of domestic violence. Specific programs, time and location to be announced.

March 30: Women's Health and Wellness Conference."Critical Women's Health Issues in the 21st Century" by Susan Blumenthal, assistant surgeon general, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Followed by information session co-directed by MSU faculty and medical staff from St. Barnabas Medical Center. 8:20 a.m.-noon.


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