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Office of External Communications

Houston, TX 77204-5017 Fax: 713.743.8199

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 15, 2006

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

UH EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC –– NOV. 27 – DEC. 10, 2006

MONDAY, Nov. 27

Barron’s Restaurant
Barron’s restaurant is managed and staffed by University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel Restaurant and Management students who present soups, salads and sandwiches weekdays during the lunch hour. 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Monday – Friday, Barron’s Restaurant, Hilton University of Houston Hotel, Entrance 1 off Calhoun. 713-743-2558. Menu: www.hrm.uh.edu/cnhc/ShowContent.asp?c=7316.

Faculty Recital
Faculty recital featuring guest artists Erick Behr on oboe and Patti Wolf on piano, performing works by Britten, Koechlin and Poulenc. 7:30 p.m., Nov. 27. Dudley Recital Hall, Fine Arts Bldg. Entrance 16 off Cullen Blvd. $10 general admission, $5 students and seniors. 713-743-3313, www.uh.edu/music.

TUESDAY, Nov. 28

Film: ‘The Mother of All Wars’
The UH Department of Modern and Classical Languages Fall Film series continues with the 2004 film “The Mother of All Wars” directed by Wolfgang Petersen. 2:30 p.m., Nov. 28. World Cultures and Literatures Seminar Room, 444 Agnes Arnold Hall. Entrance 14 off Cullen Blvd. Free. 713-743-0900, langlab@mail.uh.edu.

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 29

Lecture: ‘Targets and Functions of Plant MivroRNAs’
The University of Houston Graduate Department of Biology and Biochemistry welcomes Dr. Bonnie Bartel from Rice University. She will lecture on “Targets and Functions of Plant MivroRNAs.” 4 p.m., Nov. 29. Room 130, Science and Research Bldg., Entrance 14 off Cullen Blvd. Free. 713-743-2805.

Marching Band Benefit Dinner/Concert
The Cougar Marching Band, Drum Line and Cougar Dolls perform in concert with diverse music selections to entertain one and all. A BBQ dinner and silent auction precedes the concert. Donations will benefit the Moores School of Music University Band. 7:30 p.m., Nov. 12. Moores Opera House, Entrance 16 off Cullen Blvd. $10 donation. 713-743-3175, www.uh.edu/music.

THURSDAY, Nov. 30

Quilt Display
Sponsored by the University of Houston Recreation and Wellness Center, a World AIDS Day quilt will be on display at the university for two days. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Nov. 30, University Center, Entrance 1 off Calhoun. Dec. 1., University Center Satellite, Entrance 16 off Cullen Blvd. Free. 713-743-9500.

FRIDAY, Dec. 1

World AIDS Day Reception/Memorial
Sponsored by the University of Houston Recreation and Wellness Center, a World AIDS Day reception and memorial will be held. 5 p.m., Dec. 1, World Affairs Lounge, University Center, Entrance 1 off Calhoun. Free. 713-743-9500.

Art Exhibition: Opening Reception for the 2006 Winter Student Exhibition
Blaffer Gallery presents the Opening Reception for the 2006 Student Exhibition showcasing the work of student artists from the University of Houston. On display will be a variety of media including painting, sculpture, photography, graphic communication and interior design programs. The exhibit runs through Dec. 16. 7 – 9 p.m., Dec. 1. Blaffer Gallery, 120 Fine Arts Building. Entrance 16 off Cullen Blvd. Free. 713-743-9528. www.blaffergallery.org.

Performance: Musical Theatre Lab
Broadway producer Stuart Ostrow showcases the work of the musical theater’s next generation of composers, lyricists, book writers and performers. 8 p.m., Dec. 1, 2. Jose Quintero Lab Theatre, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts, Entrance 16 off Cullen Blvd. 713-743-3003, www.hfac.uh.edu/theatre/performances_musicaltheatrelab.html.

SATURDAY, Dec. 2

Art Exhibition: 2006 Student Exhibition
The 2006 Student Exhibition showcases the work of student artists from the University of Houston displaying a variety of media including painting, sculpture, photography, graphic communication and interior design programs. The exhibit runs through Dec. 16. Blaffer Gallery, 120 Fine Arts Building. Entrance 16 off Cullen Blvd. Gallery Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday – Friday; 1 – 5 p.m., Saturday; closed Sunday and Monday. Free. 713-743-9528. www.blaffergallery.org.

SUNDAY, Dec. 3

Concert: ‘Joy to All the World’
The Moores School of Music Concert Chorale, Concert Women’s Chorus and the University Men’s and Women’s Choruses present “Joy to All the World” with a family-friendly afternoon of holiday music from around the world. 3 p.m., Dec. 3. Moores Opera House. Entrance 16 off Cullen Blvd. $10 general admission, $5 students/seniors. 713-743-3313, www.uh.edu/music.

Concert: Wind Ensemble
The Moores School of Music presents the Wind Ensemble in concert performing selections by Grantham, Hindemith and Holst. 7:30 p.m., Dec. 3. Moores Opera House, Entrance 16 off Cullen Blvd. $10 general admission, $5 students and seniors. 713-743-3313, www.uh.edu/music.

SATURDAY, Dec. 9

Revels Houston: ‘A Nordic Celebration’
Lively performances from Revels Houston, a community-based performance group, incorporating singing, dancing, acting and storytelling that celebrate Scandinavia and its music. Six performances: 8 p.m., Dec. 9, 16; 2:30 p.m., Dec. 9, 10, 16, 17. Moores Opera House, Entrance 16 off Cullen Blvd. Reserved seating: $18, $22, $26, $30. For tickets, call 713-669-9528 or visit www.revelshou.com.

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