NEWS RELEASE

Office of External Communications

Houston, TX 77204-5017 Fax: 713.743.8199

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 26, 2005

Contact: Joan Gallo
713.743.8158 (office)
jcgallo@central.uh.edu

UH EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – JAN. 31 – FEB. 13, 2005

MONDAY, Jan. 31

Opera: Die Fledermaus
Johann Strauss’ operetta about a practical joke that causes mayhem, mirth and temporary incarceration in the Vienna of the Waltz King. Sung in English with surtitles. 7:30 p.m., Jan. 31. Edythe Bates Old/Moores Opera Center. Entrance 16 off Cullen Blvd. Reserved seating tickets $15; $10 students and seniors. 713-743-3313, www.uh.edu/music.

TUESDAY, Feb. 1

Blaffer Gallery
Blaffer Gallery’s latest exhibits are Jane and Louise Wilson: Erewhon, Ant Farm 1968-78 and J. D. ‘Okhai Ojeikere: Hairstyles. Erewhon consists of a five-screen video installation and related photographic works exploring the psychological dynamic of architecture. Ant Farm 1968-78 includes blue prints, publications, documents, drawings, collages, photographs, architectural models and documentary video clips of the exhibit. J. D. ‘Okhai Ojeikere: Hairstyles, consists of 40 photographs of hairstyles from Ovibiomu-Emai, Nigeria, worn at celebrations, festivals and marriages. Exhibits run through March 5. Erewhon, First Floor Galleries, Ant Farm 1968-78, Second Floor Galleries. Blaffer Gallery, 120 Fine Arts Building, Free. Gallery hours, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 1 - 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Closed Monday. 713-743-9528. http://www.hfac.uh.edu/blaffer.


WEDNESDAY, Feb. 2

Blaffer Gallery: Brown Bag Lunch Tour
Ahati N.N. Toure’, Assistant Director, African American Studies at the University of Houston, will discuss the Blaffer Gallery exhibit, “J.D. 'Okhai Ojeikere: Hairstyles.” Bring your lunch (Blaffer Gallery supplies soft drinks and water) and continue the discussion after the tour. Noon, Feb. 2. Blaffer Gallery, 120 Fine Arts Building, Entrance 16 off Cullen. Free. 713-743-9528. www.blaffergallery.org.


THURSDAY, Feb. 3

Lecture and Book Signing
The University of Houston will host a presentation and book signing featuring Lisa Nichols, motivational speaker and author of “Chicken Soup for the African American Soul.” Books will be available for sale and signing. 5:30 – 6:15 p.m., refreshments; 6:30 p.m., Lisa Nichols, guest speaker. Free. Cullen Performance Hall, Entrance 1 off University and Calhoun. Parking in Lot 1B, $2. 713-743-8156.

FRIDAY, Feb. 4

22nd International Piano Festival
Enjoy the works of Bach, Busoni, Chopin and Brazilian composers as the Moores School of Music presents guest pianist Arnaldo Cohen to the University of Houston for its 22nd annual International Piano Festival. 7:30 p.m., Feb. 4. Moores Opera House, Entrance 16 off Cullen Blvd., Reserved seating tickets, $25; $15 students and seniors. 713-743-3313, www.uh.edu/music.

Theater: “The Complete Works of Shakespeare Abridged”
UH School of Theatre students perform “The Complete Works of Shakespeare Abridged.” 8 p.m., Feb. 4, 5, 7, 8; 2 p.m., Feb. 6. Jose Quintero Lab Theatre, Wortham Theatre Bldg., Entrance 16 off Cullen Boulevard. Free. 713-743-2929. www.uh.edu/theatre.


SATURDAY, Feb. 5

22nd International Piano Festival – Master Class
Master class with featured guest pianist, Arnaldo Cohen. 9 a.m., Feb 5. Dudley Recital Hall, Fine Arts Bldg., Reserved seating. Tickets, $10; $5 students and seniors. 713-743-3313, www.uh.edu/music.

22nd International Piano Festival – Artists Conversations Luncheon
Brown bag lunch/artist panel discussion with guests Arnaldo Cohen, Antonio Pompa-Baldi and festival founder and UH Cullen Professor, Abbey Simon. 12:30 p.m., Feb. 5, Room 108, Moores School of Music. Tickets $15, includes lunch. 713-743-3313. www.uh.edu/music.

22nd International Piano Festival – Master Class
Master class with featured pianist, UH Cullen Professor, Abbey Simon. 2 p.m., Feb. 5. Dudley Recital Hall, Fine Arts Bldg., Reserved seating. Tickets, $10; $5 students and seniors. 713-743-3313, www.uh.edu/music.

22nd International Piano Festival
Enjoy the works of Mozart, Grieg, Liszt and Rachmaninoff featuring guest pianist Antonio Pompa-Baldi. 7:30 p.m., Feb. 5. Moores Opera House, Entrance 16 off Cullen Blvd., Fine Arts Bldg., Reserved seating tickets, $25; $15 students and seniors. 713-743-3313, www.uh.edu/music.


SUNDAY, Feb. 6

22nd International Piano Festival – Master Class
Master class with featured pianist, Antonio Pompa-Baldi. 11:30 a.m., Feb 6. Dudley Recital Hall, Fine Arts Bldg., Reserved seating. Tickets, $10; $5 students and seniors. 713-743-3313, www.uh.edu/music.

Recital
Recital with featured pianist UH Cullen Professor Abbey Simon performing works by Beethoven, Schumann, Rachmaninoff and Albeniz-Godowski. 3 p.m., Feb. 6. Dudley Recital Hall, Fine Arts Bldg., Reserved seating. Tickets, $10; $5 students and seniors. 713-743-3313, www.uh.edu/music.

MONDAY, Feb. 7

Percussion Ensemble
Under the direction of Blake Williams the Percussion Ensemble presents “New Sounds for Ancient Instruments” and new works by Christopher Deane including “Vespertine Formations” and “the Manes Scroll.” 7:30 p.m., Feb. 7. Moores Opera House, Entrance 16 off Cullen Blvd. $10 general admission, $5 students/seniors, 713-743-3313, www.uh.edu/music.

TUESDAY, Feb. 8

International Dinner Series: United States
The Conrad Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management and Barron’s Restaurant present the Spring 2005 International Dinner Series. Student-run dinners feature different cuisines from around the world every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through April 28th with cuisine from the United States featured his week. “United States,” 5 -7:30 p.m., Feb. 8, 9, 10. Barron’s Restaurant. For reservations and information, 713-743-2555 or www.hrm.uh.edu/barrons.

Concert
The Moores School of Music Concert Chorale and the Baytown Sterling High School Choir preview selections they will perform for the Texas Music Educators Association Convention. 7:30 p.m., Feb. 7. Moores Opera House, Entrance 16 off Cullen Blvd. $10 general admission, $5 students/seniors, 713-743-3313, www.uh.edu/music.

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 11

Matters of the Heart Valentine’s Gift Mart
The UH University Center Valentine’s Gift Mart is open to all vendors and organizations – an opportunity to get your name out and sell some wares. In addition, there will be a blood drive in the UC Bayou City Room and Health Information Fair providing health and relationship information booths. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Feb 11. University Center Arbor, Entrance 1 off Calhoun. www.uh.edu/ucaf or 713-743-5293.

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