August 2001

What's Happening

In the Galleries
Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. For more information, call 5113.

University Gallery:

Sept. 6-Oct. 19: Spanish Art, interior landscapes by Elizabeth DelAlamo of Fine Arts.

Nov. 1-Dec. 21: Trapunto painting from the Philippines.

Gallery One
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Through May 23: "Series of Dream Scapes," works on paper by Marsha Heller.

Theater
For more information about the following performances, call the Box Office at 5112.

Oct. 19: Little Bear Live on Stage. The show celebrates the playful and sometimes enchanted aspects of the everyday activities and important moments in a preschoolers life from a child's point of view. For ages 2-6. 7 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $15.

Oct. 20: The Shakespeare Revue: The Hit West-End Musical Comedy. First presented by the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Revue gathers together some of the finest comic material inspired by Shakespeare.
7:30 p.m., Memorial Auditorum. Tickets: $20; $17.50 for faculty and staff.

Nov. 16: Theater Day. An introductory event for prospective students interested in theater. Includes theater classes, career workshops and a performance. 8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Life Hall. Free. A second Theater Day will be held March 1. For more information, call Kathleen Reddington at 7346.

Music
For more information about the following events, call the Music Department at 4296 or browse the Department's Web site at www.montclair.edu/pages/music.html.
Wednesday Recitals. Noon, McEachern Recital Hall (unless noted otherwise).

Sept. 12: Faculty Chamber Recital [Curated by Chaim Zemach]

Sept. 19: Faculty Recital: Ken Hamrick, harpsichord

Sept. 26: Alexander Technique Lecture/Demonstration: Diane Young

Oct. 10: Student Recital: Piano & Voice

Oct. 17: Student Recital: Woodwinds

Oct. 31: Halloween Celebration: Music of Ghouls and Witches

Nov. 7: Student Recital: Brass

Nov. 14: Student Recital: Strings

Nov. 21: Student Recital: Percussion

Nov. 28: Student Recital: Chamber Music Ensembles

Dec 5: Western Wind Vocal Ensemble

Dec. 12: Collegium Musicum

Afternoon and evening recitals:
Sept. 30: Newband 100th birthday celebration for Harry Partch. 3 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $15.

Nov. 28: MSU Concert Band and Wind Symphony, Mary Ann Craig, director; Memorial Auditorium, 8 p.m.

Dec. 4: Workshop with Western Wind vocal ensemble, sponsored by Beatrice Crawford Music Celebration (evening, location to be announced.)

Dec. 9: Crawford Concert: MSU Choir and Chamber Singers with Western Wind Vocal Ensemble, James Imhoff, director; Memorial Auditorium, 3 p.m.

Dec. 12: MSU Orchestra, David Wroe, director; Memorial Auditorium, 8 p.m.Dec. 15: Moscow Boys Choir—Christmas Around the World. Considered one of the most prestigious all-male groups in Russia. 7:30 p.m., Memorial Auditorum. Tickets: $20; $17.50 for faculty and staff.

Dec. 16: Christmas Time in Ireland. Celebrate the warmth, spirit and sparkle of Christmas with the finest in Irish song, dance, music and laughter. Stars Tony Kenney, comedian Noel V. Ginity, Mac & O, and Irish step dancers Edna Dunne and Erin Blake. 3 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $25; $22.50 for faculty and staff.

Dance
For information about dance events, call the Box Office at 5224 unless noted otherwise.

Oct. 5: Ballet Hispanico. Recognized around the world as the foremost dance interpreter of Hispanic culture in the United States. 7:30 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $20; $17.50 for faculty and staff.

Oct. 6-7: Freespace Dance. One of the most innovative dance companies in New Jersey. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 and 3 p.m. Oct. 7, Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $20; $17.50 for faculty and staff.

Nov. 30: Orquesta Aragon. For more than 60 years, Orquesta Aragon has explored and fused the styles of cha flamenco, samba cha and swing cha to become recognized as the premier charanga group in Afro-Cuban music. 7:30 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $20; $17.50 for faculty and staff.

Dec. 5-9: Works-a-Foot 2001. Works performed by members of the Montclair State Repertory Dance Company. Choreography by students, faculty, alumni and professional choreographers. 8 p.m. Dec. 5-8; 2 p.m. Dec. 9, Life Hall Dance Space. For more information, call Lori Katterhenry at 7080.

Dec. 7: Dance Day. An introductory event for prospective students interested in dance. Includes dance classes, career workshops, a campus tour and performance. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Life Hall. Free. A second Dance Day will be held April 26. For more information, call Kathleen Reddington at 7346.

Lectures/Workshops
Wednesday Lunchtime Lectures. 1 p.m., Student Center, Room 417. Sponsored by the Women's Center.

Sept. 12: "The Sacred Art of Bellydance" by Jennifer Roshan Ferraro.

Sept. 26: "Hispanic Women's Mental Health" by Ophelia Rodriguez-Srednicki of Psychology.

Nov. 7: "Enhancing Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence" by Esmilda Abreu, director, the Women's Center.

Nov. 14: "Affluenza." A video about overconsumption and how it relates to the "American Dream."

Nov. 21: "Student Activism and Reproduction Rights" by Maggie Constan, public affairs director, Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan New Jersey.

Sept. 11: "The Things We Do To Each Other: A Discussion on Relationships." Sponsored by the Women's Center and Psychological Services. 4 p.m. Location TBA.

Oct. 3: "Victory Over Violence: An Interfaith Panel Discussion and Peace Celebration." 7-8:30 p.m., Student Center, Rathskellar. Discussion followed by a
celebration with drumming, dancing and refreshments. Sponsored by the Women's Center and Student Activities.

Oct. 4: "Date Rape Drugs." A talk with Campus Police. 11-12:15 p.m., Student Center, Room 419. Followed by a self-defense demonstration by Tiger Schulman Karate, 1-2 p.m. Sponsored by the Women's Center.

Oct. 10: Francoise van Rossum-Guyon will give a lecture, in French, about French literature. 2 p.m., Dickson Hall, Room 178. Sponsored by French, German and Russian. For more information, call Lois Oppenheim at 7423.

Oct. 31: Jacques Garelli will give a lecture, in French, about philosophy, literature and aesthetics. 5 p.m., Dickson Hall, Room 178. Sponsored by French, German and Russian. For more information, call Lois Oppenheim at 7423.

Sports
Only home games are listed. For a complete sports schedule, call Athletics at 746-6258.

Football
Sept. 1: Wilkes. 1:30 p.m.

Sept. 22: Iona. 7 p.m.

Oct. 6: Kean. 7 p.m. (Homecoming.)

Oct. 20: Buffalo State. 1 p.m.

Nov. 3: New Jersey City State. 7 p.m.

Women's Tennis
Sept. 12: Drew. 3:30 p.m.

Sept. 20: Richard Stockton. 4 p.m.

Sept. 26: Kean. 3:30 p.m.

Oct. 3: Stevens. 3:30 p.m.

Oct. 9: NYU. 4 p.m.

Volleyball
Sept. 4: SUNY-New Paltz. 4 p.m.

Sept. 25: Richard Stockton. 7 p.m.

Oct. 9: Ramapo. 7 p.m.

Oct. 23: New Jersey City State. 7 p.m.

Men's Soccer
Aug 31: Washington College. 4 p.m.

Sept. 1: Rhode Island College. 2 p.m.

Sept. 12: University of Scranton (Pa.) 4 p.m.

Sept. 19: Rutgers-Newark. 3 p.m.

Sept. 26: William Paterson. 3 p.m.

Oct. 3: Kean. 4 p.m.

Oct. 6: U.S. Merchant Marine. 1 p.m.

Oct. 9: Cooper Union College. 4 p.m.

Oct. 24: New Jersey City. 3 p.m.

Women's Soccer
Sept. 5: Ursinus. 8 p.m.

Sept. 15: Richard Stockton. Noon.

Sept. 17: Drew. 8 p.m.

Sept. 29: Rowan. Noon.

Oct. 1: FDU-Madison. 8 p.m.

Oct. 11: New York University. 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 13: Rutgers-Camden. 4 p.m.

Oct. 16: NC-Wesleyan. 3 p.m.

Oct. 20: Ramapo. 7 p.m.

Field Hockey
Sept. 13: Wilkes. 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 18: William Paterson. 8 p.m.

Sept. 22: The College of NJ. 6 p.m.

Sept. 27: Drew University. 8 p.m.

Oct. 6: Eastern College (Pa.) 1 p.m.

Oct. 13: Kings College. 1 p.m.

Oct. 18: Eastern Connecticut. 6:30 p.m.

And more
Sept. 11: Vendor Fair. Get information on health and retirement plans, the credit union and more. 10 a.m.-2 pm., Student Center Ballrooms. For more information, call Joanne Wale at 7396.

Sept. 17: 15th annual Montclair State Golf Classic. 1 p.m., Sky View Golf Club in Sparta. Cost: $175 per person, includes greens fees, cart, lunch, dinner and prizes. Money raised benefits Athletics. For more information, call 5234.

Sept. 30: Holistic Health and Wellness Expo. A day of nourishment for the body, mind and soul. Speakers will discuss nutrition and whole foods, holistic health and alternative therapies for healing, stress reduction, weight management, and more. Approximately 75 exhibitors will attend. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Student Center. Admission: $8; $5 students and senior citizens; children 12 and under free. Sponsored by Alternative Health Concepts. Call 908-684-3555.

Oct. 2: "Work of Healing: An Exhibit of Survivors' Artwork and Poetry." 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Student Center, Room 419. Sponsored by the Women's Center.

Oct. 10: Skate-a-Thon for Breast Cancer Awareness. 7-9:30 p.m., Floyd Hall Arena. Sponsored by the Women's Center, Student Activities, Campus Recreation and Floyd Hall Arena. Registration required. Call the Women's Center at 5114.

Oct. 28: Holistic Health Festival. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Student Center Ballrooms. For more information, call Holistic Alliance International at 973-586-3936.

Nov. 30: Communication Day. An introductory event for prospective students interested in speech communication. Includes communication and career workshops and a campus tour. 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Life Hall. Free. For more information, call Kathleen Reddington at 7346.

Nov. 29: World AIDS Day Quilt. Help create a new section of the quilt by writing a message of hope or tribute. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Student Center Ballrooms. Sponsored by the Women's Center, Counseling and Psychological Services, and Health and Wellness Education.

Dec. 5: "The Gift of Hope: Amnesty International Greeting Card Campaign." Noon-3 p.m., Student Center, second-floor lobby.
Board of Trustees meetings. Sept. 13, Dec. 13, Feb. 14, April 11, June 13 and July 11, 4:30 p.m., Student Center, Room 419.

Ongoing
Mass. Sundays, 11 a.m., Russ Hall, Kops Lounge; 6:30 p.m., Newman Center.

Public Telescope Nights. 8-9 p.m. Thursdays in front of Richardson Hall. For more information, call Mary Lou West at 7266.

Yoga. 1-2 p.m. Mondays (except Sept. 17 and 24) Student Center, Room 417. Sponsored by the Women's Center.

Feminist Freespace. Conversation in an informal environment. Refreshments served. 3-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Student Center, Room 420. Sponsored by the Women's Center.

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). Hours are Wednesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. For information, call 2378 or visit www.yogiberramuseum.org.

Sept. 25: Why "The Shot Heard ‘Round the World" Still Resonates. Examine the cultural and historical influence of Bobby Thomson's famous home run 50 years ago. Guests include authors Pete Hamill and Ray Robinson, and reporter Joshua Prager of The Wall Street Journal. 10-11:30 p.m.

Through Oct. 31: Echoes of "The Shot Heard 'Round the World," a photographic retrospective from The New York Times of the 1951 finish between the New York Giants and the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Through Nov. 9: Baseball's Strikeout Leaders. A celebration of baseball's all-time strikeout leaders, from Walter Johnson to Nolan Ryan to Roger Clemens. See game-work jerseys of the 12 formidable pitchers who have had at least 3,000 career strikeouts.

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