News Release
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November 29, 2005
This Week at Boise State
Issue date: Nov. 29, 2005
The following are upcoming events at Boise State University for the week of
Dec. 4-10. Please note that all events are subject to change. For updated
information on all events, go to
http://events.boisestate.edu.
OF SPECIAL NOTE: Boise State will not hold classes Dec. 16-Jan. 16.
EXHIBITIONS
Through Dec. 7: “Claudio Beagarie Exhibition.” Beagarie’s work, a
photographic record of the migrant labor movement, is shown in the Student
Union Gallery. 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Friday. Free. Call 426-4636.
Through Dec. 13: “Book Arts Exhibition: Scrapbooking.” Liberal Arts
Building, first floor displays cases. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, Noon-5
p.m. Saturday. Free. Call 426-3994.
SUNDAY, DEC. 4
Holiday Family Concert. Morrison Center Main Hall. 7:30 p.m. This
event will feature performances by the Boise State Flute Choir, the
Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble, the University Choirs, the Faculty Brass Ensemble
and the University Symphony Orchestra.
$6; free to Boise State faculty, staff and students. Call 426-3980.
MONDAY, DEC. 5
Student Composition Class Recital. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30
p.m. Free. Call 426-3980 for more information.
TUESDAY, DEC. 6
Holiday Choral Concert. Cathedral of the Rockies, 11th and Hays,
Boise. 7:30 p.m. This year’s concert will include a performance of Bach’s
Magnificat, traditional carols, and the fifth annual Meistersingers silent
auction. $5; $3 for Boise State faculty, staff and students. Call 426-3980
for additional information.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7
Literature for Lunch. Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd.
12:10-1 p.m. The public is invited to attend this discussion of Jamaica
Kincaid’s Lucy, an account of the difficulties of a West Indian girl in New
York. Free. Call 426-1179 or 426-1233.
Workshop on Urban Sprawl. Student Union Lookout Room. 6-7:30 p.m. Jim
Heid of UrbanGreen will present “Managing Our Quality of Life: Determining
How and Where We Grow,” the first of a three-part monthly series bringing
nationally recognized speakers to campus to address topics of pressing
regional concern. Hosted by the Boise State Institute for Urban and Regional
Planning and the Idaho District Council of the Urban Land Institute. Free.
Call 426-3776.
THURSDAY, DEC. 8
Roundtable Discussion Series. Cultural Center. Noon. Boise State
professors Virginia Husting and David Hall will present, “White Privilege:
How to Recognize it and Use it to be a Strong Ally.” Free. Sponsored by the
Cultural Center. Call 426-5950.
Silent Art
Auction.
PAAW Building (the old Campus School at the corner of University Dr. and
Brady St.). 6-9 p.m. Auction of Boise State student paintings to benefit the
Southwest Chapter of the American Red Cross of Greater Idaho. Free.
Sponsored by the Art Department’s painting and drawing classes. Call
426-1087.
All-Campus Concert Band. Special Events Center. 7:30 p.m. The
All-Campus Concert Band will perform fiddle music from the American past,
including marches by Sousa and Grainger and selections from the
award-winning musical Chicago. $5; $3 for Boise State faculty, staff and
students. Call 426-3980.
FRIDAY, DEC. 9
Theatre Arts Department Student Dance Concert. Morrison Center Stage
II. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 and 2 p.m. Dec. 10. This year’s concert, SKCUS YTILEAR,
is the culmination of months of student work, and will feature dances
choreographed and performed by students. $5; $3 for Boise State faculty,
staff and students. Call 284-4512 for more information.
“The Nutcracker.” Morrison Center Main Hall. 8 p.m. Dec. 9; 2 and 8
p.m. Dec. 10; 2 p.m. Dec. 11. This performance, presented by Ballet Idaho,
will feature the Opera Idaho Children’s Chorus and the Boise Philharmonic.
$9-$42. Call 426-1766 for ticket information.
SATURDAY, DEC, 10
“Holidays Around the World.” Student Union Jordan Ballroom. 10 a.m.
The Boise State Cultural Center invites the Boise State community and the
public to take part in “Holidays Around the World.” In this free event,
participants will be exposed to a range of multicultural holiday traditions
through performances, craft projects, games and refreshments. Call 426-5950
for more information.
Clay and Fire Ceramics Exhibition and Sale. Liberal Arts Building
Gallery I. The annual Clay and Fire sale, Dec. 10-12, is an opportunity to
purchase functional and sculptural ceramic works of art by students,
faculty, alumni and regional artists. A portion of the proceeds from the
event will help fund the Visiting Artist Program in Ceramics at Boise State.
Call 426-3994.
Upcoming Events
MONDAY, DEC. 12
Elektric Havoc Concert. Morrison Center Stage II. 7:30 p.m. Elektric
Havoc, a product of the Boise State Music Department’s rock music class,
will feature music by Yes, Ruch, King Crimson, Gentle Giant, Moody Blues,
Left Banke, Renaissance, Kansas, Alice Cooper and Genesis. $5; $3 for Boise
State faculty, staff and students. Call 426-3980.
TUESDAY, DEC. 13
Glenn Beck’s Christmas Tour. Morrison Center. 7:30 p.m. Radio
personality Glenn Beck will capture the spirit of Christmas in this one-man
stage performance. $26.50 and $21.50 at Select-a-Seat outlets. Call
426-1766.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14
Angel Tree Drive. Donate gifts to needy kids in support of the
Salvation Army Angel Tree Drive. Presents may be left at designated points
across campus for collection by Volunteer Services Board. Gifts will be
collected through Dec. 14. Contact Kristin Ziemer at 426-4240, or e-mail
http://youthed@boisestate.edu.
FRIDAY, DEC. 16
Women That Rock. REC Climbing Wall. 7-9:45 p.m. This women-only
climbing session is designed for climbers of all experience. Fee includes
instruction and equipment rental. Climbers with demonstrable experience may
climb free of charge. $5. Call 426-1946.
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Media Contacts: Julie Hahn, University Relations, (208) 426-5540
Bill Schnupp, News Services, (208) 426-3275
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Last reviewed on Thursday, December 22, 2005