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EVENT NEWS RELEASE / February 4, 2009

This Week at Boise State

The following are upcoming events at Boise State University for the week of Feb. 8-14. Please note that all events are subject to change. For updated information on all events, visit www.bsuevents.com. 

EVENTS OF SPECIAL NOTE:
American Piano Duo. See Feb. 8 for more details.

EXHIBITIONS:
“Silver Lining: Recent Drawings and a New Installation by Angie Zielinski.” Through Feb. 17. Visual Arts Center Gallery 2, Hemingway Western Studies Center. Zielinski is a cross-disciplinary artist, pulling from the influence of abstraction while exploring the possibilities of installation. Free.

“Greener Solutions Juried Art Exhibition.” Through Feb. 16. Student Union Gallery. This exhibition, initiated and coordinated by student Nick Sutfin, addresses many of the important issues surrounding global climate change. Free.

Artworks by Charles Gil. Through July 23. Special Events Center Lobby. Gillartwork will appear courtesy of the Stewart Gallery. For more information about the Fine Arts Program at the SUB, visit http://finearts.boisestate.edu  or call 426-5800.

Sunday, Feb. 8
American Piano Duo. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 4 p.m. The American Piano Duo — consisting of Boise State professor Del Parkinson and Jeffrey Shumway — will perform a program titled “Americana” in honor of the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. The duo will perform Dave Brubeck’s version of “Yankee Doodle,” Broadway show tunes by George Gershwin and “West Side Story” by Leonard Bernstein. The American Piano Duo is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Parkinson and Shumway have performed throughout the United States, Mexico and Europe and have released three CDs internationally. $5 general, $3 seniors, free to students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. Call 426-3980 for more information.

Wednesday, Feb. 11
Concerto Aria Competition. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7 p.m. Free. For more information, call 426-3980.

Rapelling. Student Recreation Center Climbing Gym. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Registration continues until 5 p.m. Feb. 9. This rapelling class will teach smooth transitions from climbing to descending: setting up rappel stations, establishing lowering and back-up systems, descending lines, rope retrieval and more. Register at http://rec.boisestate.edu/outdoor/climbing/events.cfm. 

Thursday, Feb. 12
Latino Identity Development. Special Events Center. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Jorge Zeballos, an experienced diversity consultant, will present this workshop/presentation that explores the racial identity of Latinas and Latinos. As the Latino population has become the largest population of color in the country, there is increased scrutiny into how it defines itself racially. How do Latinos see themselves: as white, indigenous, black, mixed? These questions are explored in the workshop “Cosmic Race, Rainbow People and Other Myths: An Exploration of Latinas/os Racial Identity.” Free. For more information, call 426-5950.

Saturday, Feb. 14
Brandon Desayer: MC Behind the Curtain. Morrison Center Main Hall. 8 p.m.
DeSayer’s unique style of music and featured performance is rarely seen at the Morrison Center. His soulful music combines pop, R&B and adult contemporary to create a sound sure to not disappoint. Tickets $25 by calling 426-1110, at all Select-a-Seat outlets, Morrison Center box office, and online at http://www.idahoticket.com. For more information, call 426-1609.

Upcoming Events: Feb. 17-28

Tuesday, Feb. 17
Diverse Perspectives Film Series: “Arusi Persian Wedding.” Student Union Hatch B Ballroom. 5:30-7 p.m. Filmmaker Marjan Tehrani chronicles her brother’s journey to Iran, their father’s birthplace, as he travels with his American fiancée to have a traditional Persian wedding ceremony and explore his lost heritage. Following the film, Azam Houle — a native-born Iranian, will talk tradition, ceremonies and culture clash as experienced by Iranians visiting or immigrating to America. Free. Parking is available for $1 per hour in the Lincoln parking structure on the corner of University Avenue and Lincoln Street. For more information, call 426-5950.

Wednesday, Feb. 18
African-American Read-In. Student Union Brava! Stage, located in the first floor dining area. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. More than 1 million readers of all ethnic groups from 49 states, the West Indies and African countries have participated in national Read-In events. The event was initiated by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English, and the group remains a co-sponsor. The event aims to make the celebration of African-American literacy a traditional part of Black History Month activities. Free. For more information, contact Dora Ramirez-Dhoore at 426-7081.

Thursday, Feb. 19
Student Duo Piano Recital. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Free. For more information, call 426-3980.

Thursday, Feb. 19
Public Lecture: Michael Ciborski. Student Union Farnsworth Room. 7-9 p.m. Michael Ciborski, former monk and attendant to Thich Nhat Hanh, is now using his knowledge to teach others about Dharma. Ciborski presents “The Healing Power of Presence and What it Takes to Walk a Path of Compassionate Action.” Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Bill Holland-Smith at (208) 362-3368.

Saturday, Feb. 21
Cross Country Skiing. Outdoor Program Office. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Pre-meeting at 7 p.m. Feb. 18. Registration continues until 7 p.m. Feb. 13. Always searching for the best line? Want to ski virgin powder and do a little work to get at it? Backcountry skiing and snowboarding allows you the freedom to find uncharted terrain without having to pay for a lift ticket. Cost is $40. Register at http://rec.boisestate.edu/outdoor/adventure/index.cfm. 

Sunday, Feb. 22
Boise Jazz Society, Featuring Eliane Elias. Stueckle Sky Center RR Ranch Club. 7 p.m. Doors to concert open at 6:15 p.m. The Boise Community Jazz Symposium will precede her concert at 4 p.m. This free event will give participants a chance to meet, hear and interact with Elias and her trio. She will discuss her musical style and give the audience an insider perspective on how her jazz is created. Elias is a native of Brazil and former child prodigy who is well versed in the work of artists such as Antonio Carlos Jobim. Concert admission is $45 by calling Dunkley Music at 342-5549 or by calling 426-3498 or msamball@boisestate.edu.
 
Monday, Feb. 23
Live Performance by Bob Edwards. Special Events Center. 7-8:30 p.m. Edwards, the former host of “Morning Edition,” has been waking listeners up for more than 30 years. In this 90-minute presentation, he will share behind-the-scenes tales from a life of broadcasting and answer audience questions. Tickets are $25 at http://radio.boisestate.edu or by calling 426-3663.

Wednesday, Feb. 25
“Tired Souls.” Student Union Special Events Center. 7 p.m. “Tired Souls” is a one-man show starring Mike Wiley, documenting the days following Rosa Parks’ refusal to relinquish her bus seat and the accounts of those who held tight to their bus money and walked for freedom for 381 days. Co-sponsored by the Morrison Center and the Boise State Cultural Center. $6 adults, $4 children, free for Boise State students. For more information, call 426-5950.


Saturday, Feb. 28
Classic Performances Series: The Harlem Quartet. Special Events Center. 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. The Harlem Quartet has a unique and challenging mission: to advance diversity in classical music while engaging young and new audiences through the discovery and presentation of varied repertoire, highlighting works by minority composers. Free parking will be available in the Liberal Arts, Library and Administration parking lots during the performance. $12 adults, $8 Boise State faculty, staff and alumni and $5 students and seniors through Select-a-Seat. For more information, call 426-4636.

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Morrison Center. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. An entirely new ballet production of Shakespeare’s hilarious romantic comedy is brought to life through the music of Mendelssohn and the delightful choreography of Peter Anastos. Tickets are $50-$20 dollars by calling 426-1110, at all Select-a-Seat outlets, Morrison Center box office, and online at http://www.idahoticket.com. For information, call 426-1609.

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Media Contacts: Julie Hahn, University Communications, juliehahn@boisestate.edu. (208) 426-5540; John Lewis, University Communications, nsintern@boisestate.edu (208) 426-3196.

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Last reviewed on Thursday, February 05, 2009