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EVENT NEWS / December 3, 2008

This Week at Boise State

The following are upcoming events at Boise State University for the week of Dec.7-13. Please note that all events are subject to change. For updated information on all events, visit www.bsuevents.com

EVENTS OF SPECIAL NOTE:
“The Nutcracker.” See Dec. 12-14 for more details.

EXHIBITIONS:
Dec. 10-Jan 5. “You Are Here … and Other Random Coordinates.” Student Union Gallery. Reception from 5-7 p.m. Dec. 12; free parking will be available in the Liberal Arts parking lot during the reception. This exhibition features the work of 21 North American artists working in the hand-painted media. The portfolio was organized by Boise State printmaking professor Jill Fitterer. For more information, call 426-5800.


Sunday, Dec. 7
Department of Music Holiday Concert. Morrison Center. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $8 general, $6 students and seniors. For more information, call 426-3980.

Monday, Dec. 8
Student Chamber Music Recital. Morrison Center Recital Hall. Free. For more information, call 426-3980.

Geoscience seminar “The Global Energy Challenge.” Math/Geosciences Building, Room 113. 3:40 p.m. Guest speaker Roel Snieder of the Colorado School of Mines will talk about the future of world-energy demand and what teachers, students, consumers, business people and citizens can do to help build a sustainable system. Free. For more information, call 426-1419.

Tuesday, Dec. 9
Clarinet Studio and Clarinet Choir Concert. Morrison Center Recital Hall. Free. For more information, call 426-3980.

Wednesday, Dec. 10
All Campus Concert Band. Special Events Center. 7:30 p.m. $5 general, $3 for students, faculty and staff. For more information, call 426-3980.

Thursday, Dec. 11
“The Elektric Havoc.” Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. The music of the Beatles, 1962-1969, is performed by music majors and graduate students in the Music Department’s Rock History class. $5 general admission, $3 seniors and free for all students. For more information, call 426-3980.

“Pineapple Express.” Special Events Center. 7 p.m. Seth Rogen plays an unlucky stoner who stumbles upon a cop committing a murder. Now Rogen and his friend/dealer are on the run. Rated R. Free for students, $1 for non-students. Sponsored by the Student Programs Board. For more information, e-mail spbfilms@boisestate.edu.

Friday, Dec. 12
Cello Studio Recital. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 5 p.m. Students of Brian Hodges. Free. For more information, call 426-3980.

Friday, Dec. 12-Saturday, Dec. 13
Theatre Arts Dance Concert. Morrison Center Danny Peterson Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12-13, 2 p.m. Dec. 13. $5 general, $3 students, seniors and military at the door. For more information, call 426-3957.

Friday, Dec. 12-Sunday, Dec. 14
“The Nutcracker.” Morrison Center. 8 p.m. Dec. 12; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Dec. 13; 2 p.m. Dec. 14. “The Nutcracker” ballet is a timeless masterpiece that features a classic story between good and evil. Featuring music by Russian composer Peter Tchaikovsky. $20-$50 for adults, $10-$40 for children under the age of 12. Available by calling 426-1110, at all Select-a-Seat outlets, Morrison Center box office or online at http://www.Idahotickets.com

Upcoming Events: Dec. 14-Jan. 10

Sunday, Dec. 14
“It’s a Wonderful Christmas” tour with Michael W. Smith. Taco Bell Arena. 7 p.m. Smith will be joined by former “American Idol” contestant Melinda Doolittle. $40-$75 by calling 426-1776, or at all Select-a-Seat locations or at http://idahotickets.com

Thursday, Dec. 18
“Lord of the Dance.” Morrison Center. 7:30 p.m. Michael Flatley’s “Lord of the Dance” is a mesmerizing blend of traditional and modern Celtic music and dance, a classic Irish folk tale of good versus evil, as well as a passionate love story expressed through exhilarating dance numbers. $25-$46 by calling 426-1110, at all Select-a-Seat outlets, Morrison Center box office or online at http://www.Idahotickets.com

Saturday, Dec. 21
Master Chorale, Handel’s “Messiah.” Cathedral of the Rockies, 711 N. 11th Street. 2 p.m. $18 general, $15 students, faculty and staff. For more information, call 426-3980.



Saturday, Jan. 10
Benefit for Tuesday Musicale Scholarship. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7 p.m. Del Parkinson. Donations are gladly accepted. For more information, call 426-3980.

Friday, Jan. 9 and Saturday, Jan. 10
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Morrison Center. 8 p.m. Jan. 9; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Jan 10. Part of Broadway series in Boise. $28-$48 by calling 426-1110, at all Select-a-Seat outlets, Morrison Center box office or online at http://www.Idahotickets.com

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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 Wednesday, December 03, 2008