Tuesday, April 01, 2008
The College of Liberal Arts offers "Arts for All" this month
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There are so many arts events happening in the College of Liberal Arts in April that the college has declared the month “Arts for All.” Dr. David Glassman, dean of the College of Liberal Arts, said, “I am excited about how the different programs from our college have come together for a celebration of the arts. This month-long celebration includes events capturing creative work in art, theatre, film, studio art, creative writing, public art, and more. There is truly something for everyone’s interest and tastes in the arts. “It is a high priority of the College of Liberal Arts to increase our engagement with the community through the sponsorship of cultural events. This celebration of the arts moves us forward on achieving this goal.” Most events are free and open to the public. Here’s the schedule: Thursday, April 3 38th Annual USI Juried Student Art Exhibition Juror's Lecture by artist Ilona Granet, 7-9 p.m., Kleymeyer Hall, Liberal Arts Center. Friday, April 4 USI Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert, 7 p.m., Carter Hall, University Center. Free admission for USI students (with Eagle Access card); $5 for the general public. Sunday, April 6 38th Annual USI Juried Student Art Exhibition Reception, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., University Center Room 201. Awards Ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. Exhibition runs through April 13. Tuesday, April 8 RopeWalk Reading Series: Benjamin Percy, 5 p.m., Kleymeyer Hall, Liberal Arts Center. Wednesday, April 9 2008 College of Liberal Arts Distinguished Scholar Lecture: Urban designer John David Mooney, “Public Art - An Energizing Intervention,” 7:30 p.m., Carter Hall, University Center. Mooney is artist in residence in the College of Liberal Arts and will create an art installation with students on the USI Quadrangle April 9-16. Thursday, April 10 Vectren RISC Keynote: U.S. Poet Laureate Dr. Robert Pinsky, 7 p.m., Carter Hall, University Center. USI Theatre presents The Threepenny Opera, April 10-13 and April 15-20, Mallette Studio Theatre, Liberal Arts Center. Performance times are at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for non-USI students and seniors 60 and over, and $6 for USI students. Friday, April 11 Friday Night in the Forum Film Series: “Tsotsi,” 7:30 p.m., Forum I, Wright Administration Building. Saturday, April 12 College of Liberal Arts Honors Day, 2 p.m., Carter Hall, University Center. Tuesday, April 15 Spring film series: “Chocolat,” 1:30 and 6 p.m., Forum I, Wright Administration Building. The Aerie: Reading and Launch Party, 5-7 p.m., Kleymeyer Hall, Liberal Arts Center. Wednesday, April 16 John David Mooney Opening & Lighting Ceremony, 7 p.m., USI Quadrangle. Friday, April 18 Friday Night in the Forum Film Series: “The Piano Tuner of Earthquakes,” 7:30 p.m., Forum I, Wright Administration Building. Sunday, April 20 Visiting Artist Lecture: Ray Chen, 7 p.m., Ceramics Center. Tuesday, April 22 Visiting Artist Lecture: Soo Hostetler, “Process and Research of Kinetic Typography,” 6:30 p.m., Rice Library Room 0017. Spring film series: “Once,” 1:30 and 6 p.m., Forum I, Wright Administration Building. One World Film Series: “The Power of Good,” 7 p.m., Kleymeyer Hall, Liberal Arts Center. Thursday, April 24 RopeWalk Reading Series: Poets Lynnell Edwards and Nickole Brown, 5-6:15 p.m., Kleymeyer Hall, Liberal Arts Center. Friday, April 25 Friday Night in the Forum Film Series: “The Good German,” 7:30 p.m., Forum I, Wright Administration Building. Wednesday, April 30 Southern Indiana Review book-signing with Michael Aakhus, professor of art, whose artwork is featured in the spring 2008 issue, 1-2 p.m., USI Bookstore. For more information, call the College of Liberal Arts at 812/464-1855. |
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