News Release

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April 12, 2005

THIS WEEK AT BOISE STATE FOR APRIL 17-23

 

The following are upcoming events at Boise State University for the week of April 17-23. Please note that all events are subject to change. For updated information on all events, go to http://events.boisestate.edu.

 

 

Event of special note:

Academy of St. Giles, see April 17

Velvet Revolver, see April 23


 


 

SUNDAY, APRIL 17

Academy of St. Giles, early music ensemble. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 4 p.m. The Academy of St. Giles performs music of the Troubadours, 14th century French and Italian court songs and dances, and the Baroque. Tickets are $5 general, $3 for seniors and free for students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. Call 426-3980.

Melody Garrett, flute, graduate recital. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Free. Call 426-3980.


 

April 18-22

Earth Week.

 

MONDAY, APRIL 18

Ritchard Maynard, saxophone. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Presented by the Faculty Artist Series. Tickets are $5 general, $3 for seniors and free for students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. Call 426-3980.

 

TUESDAY, APRIL 19

“New Tools in the War on Terrrorism.” Student Union Bishop Barnwell Room. Noon. Presented by Lowell J. Burnett, founder and former CEO of Quantum Magnetics Inc. Free. Call 426-4401.

“Last Letter,” Diverse Perspectives Film Series. Cultural Center. 5:30 p.m. In 1941, a Russian Jewish doctor wrote a last letter to her son after her town was seized by the Germans. The letter’s detailed observations of daily life in the ghetto reveals the fear, courage, frailty, compassion and dignity of this woman as she reflects on her Jewish heritage, reviews her life, and faces her death. Presented by the Cultural Center, Student Activities, Independent Television Service (ITVS), International Programs Office and Idaho Public Television. Free. Call 426-5950.


 

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20

Top Ten Scholars and Distinguished Alumni Banquet. Student Union Jordan Ballroom. 6:30 p.m. Presented by the Alumni Association. Call 426-1698.

Tricia Howerton and Stephanie Augsberger, flute, senior recital. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Free. Call 426-3980.


 

THURSDAY, APRIL 21

Bike Repair Clinic. Student Recreation Center patio. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Call 426-1946.

Andrea Richards, piano, senior recital. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Free. Call 426-3980.


 

FRIDAY, APRIL 22

Fiction reading, Joy Williams. Hemingway Center. 7:30 p.m. Joy Williams, author of “Ill Nature: Some Rants and Reflections on Humanity and Other Animals,” presents a reading of her fiction. Presented by the Master of Fine Arts Program in Creative Writing. Free. Call 426-4240.


 

SATURDAY, APRIL 23

Idaho Tuba Euphonium Society Recital. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Free. Call 426-3980.

Velvet Revolver and the Electric Wonderland Show with special guest Hoobastank. Taco Bell Arena. 8 p.m. Velvet Revolver (Scott Weiland, Slash, Duff McKagan, Matt Sorum and Dave Kushner) performs modern rock with a sense of danger and beauty. Tickets are $38.50 through Select-a-Seat. Call 426-1494.

Geoffrey Trabichoff, Boise Philharmonic. Morrison Center Main Hall. 8:15 p.m. Violinist Geoffrey Trabichoff headlines an evening of Mozart. Tickets are $12-$49 through the Boise Philharmonic Association. Call 344-7849.


 


 

UPCOMING EVENTS


 

SUNDAY, APRIL 24

Symphonic Winds. Morrison Center Main Hall. 4 p.m. Tickets are $5 general, $3 for seniors and free for students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. Call 426-3980.

Allyson Wuenschel, viola, senior recital. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Free. Call 426-3980.


 

MONDAY, APRIL 25

Monday Night Laughs. Student Union Jordan Ballroom D. 7 p.m. Tickets are $3 general and $1 for Boise State students. Call 426-4636.

BSU Men’s Chorus. Special Events Center. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 general, $3 for seniors and free for students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. Call 426-3980.

 
TUESDAY, APRIL 26

Lecture on gay marriage by Archbishop Price. Special Events Center. 7 p.m. Free. Call 426-5950.

Idaho Flute Society’s Flute Ensembles Spring Concert. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 general, $3 for seniors and free for students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. Call 426-3980.


 

APRIL 27-30

Theatre Majors Association Spring Showcase. Morrison Center Stage II. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door. Call 426-3957.

 
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27

Literature for Lunch, “Distant View of a Minaret.” 12:10-1 p.m. Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd. Free. Call 426-1233 or 426-1179.

Interval Walking Clinic. Student Recreation Center Lobby. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Call 426-1946.

Michael Gerritsen, euphonium, graduate recital. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Free. Call 426-3980.

Treasure Valley Concert Band. Mountain View High School, 2000 S. Millennium Way, Meridian. 7:30 p.m. Free. Call 426-3980.

 
THURSDAY, APRIL 28

Bike Repair Clinic. Student Recreation Center Patio. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Call 426-1946.

Deanna Latson, nutrition lecture. Student Union Hatch Ballroom. 7 p.m. Free. Call 426-4636.

All Campus Concert Band. Special Events Center. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 general, $3 for seniors and free for students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. Call 426-3980.

Ali Swisher and Sam Hudson, violin, student recital. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Free. Call 426-3980.


 

FRIDAY, APRIL 29

Kathy Kelly lecture. Special Events Center. 7 p.m. Free. Call 426-4259.

Percussion Ensemble Concert. Morrison Center Room B125. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 general, $3 for seniors and free for students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. Call 426-3980.

The Spencers: Theatre of Illusion. Morrison Center Main Hall. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12-$20 through Select-a-Seat. Call 426-1494.

Night sky viewing with telescopes. Roof of Education Building. 8:30-11 p.m. Free; $2 donation encouraged. Call 850-2655.


 

APRIL 29-JUNE 1

The Art Books of James Castle exhibition. Student Union Gallery. Opening reception 5:30-7 p.m. April 29. Call 426-4636.

 
SATURDAY, APRIL 30
Service Saturday. Student Union. 9 a.m. Call 426-4240.
Katherine Dickeson, violin, student recital. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 2 p.m. Free. Call 426-3980.

BSU Trombone Choir. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 4 p.m. Tickets are $5 general, $3 for seniors and free for students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. Call 426-3980.

Steven Mathie, cello, student recital. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 5 p.m. Free. Call 426-3980.

BSU Spring Choral Concert. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 707 W. Fort St. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 general, $3 for seniors and free for students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. Call 426-3980.

Multi-stake Youth Dance Festival. Taco Bell Arena. 7:30 p.m. Free. Call 426-1900.


 

Friends of Bob and Tom Comedy Show. Morrison Center Main Hall. 8 p.m. Tickets are $24.50 through Select-a-Seat. Call 426-1494.


 

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Rachel Bonilla, communications and marketing, (208) 426-3196

Web Site: http://news.boisestate.edu

 

 


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Last reviewed on Thursday, December 22, 2005