News Release

Nov. 29, 2006

This Week at Boise State

The following are upcoming events at Boise State University for the week of Dec. 3-9. Please note that all events are subject to change. For updated information on all events, visit http://events.boisestate.edu.

EVENTS OF SPECIAL NOTE:
Sunday, Dec. 3: Bowl Championship Series Selection Celebration. Taco Bell Arena. 6 p.m. The Boise State University Athletics Department invites the public to this celebration in conjunction with the announcement of the BCS game pairings. The selection show, which will be broadcast live by Fox Sports, will be shown on the Bronco Vision screens. Bronco football players and coaches will be in attendance. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Free. Call 426-5391.

EXHIBITIONS:
Dec. 4-7: Civic Engagement Poster Exhibition. Student Union Gallery. 7 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. This exhibition highlights how service-learning students are applying their coursework to metropolitan community issues, making a difference in the lives of others and practicing active citizenship. Reception Dec. 6 from 4 to 6 p.m. Free. Call 426-4636.

Dec. 9-Jan. 5: Annual High School Art Exhibit. Student Union Gallery. 7 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. Eleven local high schools will show the work of student artists. Free. Call 426-4636.

SUNDAY, DEC. 3
The 12 Days of Fitness. Student Recreation Center. Through Dec. 12. The Fitness Program wants to help you stay motivated and stress-free this December. Complete a stress-relieving activity each day of the “12 Days of Fitness” and enter to win prizes. Registration through Dec. 5 at the REC service desk. Free. Call 426-5644.

Women’s Basketball vs. San Diego. Taco Bell Arena. 2 p.m. For ticket information, call 426-4737.

Family Holiday Concert. Morrison Center Main Hall. 7:30 p.m. The whole family can enjoy the sounds of the holiday season. This year’s concert will feature performances by the University Orchestra, the Trombone Ensemble, the Faculty Brass Quintet, the University Choral Groups, the Flute Ensemble and the Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble. Tickets are $7 general, $5 seniors, $1 students through Select-a-Seat, call 426-1494 or visit http://www.idahotickets.com.  For more information, call 426-3980.

MONDAY, DEC. 4
Photo Op: “The Adventures of Silence.” Albertsons Library McCain Room. 7:30 p.m. Dragon fights, feast music and battles will resound throughout the stacks of library books during this presentation by Boise State’s Medieval Drama Guild. Free. Call 426-1213.

TUESDAY, DEC. 5
Christmas Choral Concert. Cathedral of the Rockies, 11th Street and Hays. 7:30 p.m. Ring in the holiday season with a delightful mix of holiday music. Tickets $5 general, $3 for seniors, free for students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. Call 426-3980.

Women’s Basketball vs. Denver. Taco Bell Arena. 7 p.m. For ticket information, call 426-4737.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6
“Artist Skills Crash Course.” Student Union Hatch A Ballroom. 1-2:30 p.m. Artist Marie Watt will teach a class focusing on how artists can define and refine their skills to begin or continue successful careers. Free. 426-3994.

Men’s Basketball vs. Montana State. Taco Bell Arena. 7 p.m. For ticket information, call 426-4737.

THURSDAY, DEC. 7
Food for Thought. Student Union Lookout Room. Noon. Konstanty Gebert, journalist and solidarity activist, will present “Poland: From Solidarity’s Drama to Democracy’s Mess.” Brown bag lunches available for $5. If you plan to attend, please call 426-1492 or e-mail denisedecarli@boisestate.edu and indicate whether you will purchase a lunch or bring your own.

“Nine in Design” Show. The Loft, 622 W. Idaho Street. 6-9 p.m. Nine Boise State up-and-coming graphic designers will present a portfolio show. Attendees must be 21 or older. Free. Call 283-6716.

Pianist Kori Bond Performance. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Bond, an associate professor of piano at Idaho State University, will perform composer Dmitri Shostakovich’s Preludes and Fugues, Opus 87. The event will mark the centennial of Shostakovich’s birth. Tickets are $5 general, $3 seniors and free to students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff at the door. Call 336-7386.

All-Campus Band. Student Union Special Events Center. 7:30 p.m. The 70-member All-Campus Band Ensemble presents “Celebration and Majesty,” featuring compositions by Sousa, Cesarini, Williams, Curnow and more. Tickets $5 general, free for students. Call 426-3980.

FRIDAY, DEC. 8
International Connections Luncheon Seminar Series. Student Union Lookout Room. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Brian Wampler, assistant professor of political science, will discuss Brazil’s famous participatory budgeting programs. Sponsored by Albertsons Library and Boise State International Programs. Free. Call 426-3652.

Student Dance Concert. Morrison Center Stage II. 7:30 p.m. The Boise State University Winter Student Dance Concert features original choreography by faculty and students. This event also takes place Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $5 general, $3 students at the door. Call 426-3980.

SATURDAY, DEC. 9
Clay and Fire Exhibition and Sale. Visual Arts Center Gallery 1 in the Liberal Arts Building. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This event also takes place Dec. 10-11. Hundreds of high-quality ceramics, ranging from the elegant to the exotic, will be on sale. Proceeds benefit the Boise State Visiting Artists in Ceramics Series. Free. Call 426-3205.

Photo Op: “Holidays Around the World.” Student Union Jordan Ballroom. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. This multi-cultural event includes crafts, performances, refreshments, door prizes and more. Free. Call 426-5950.

Student Chamber Recital. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 2 p.m. The Boise State University Student Chamber recital will feature a string quartet, clarinet quintet, oboe quartet, clarinet trio, flute quartet and brass quintet playing the music of Beethoven, Mozart, Brahms and more. $5 general, $3 seniors, free for students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. Call 426-3980.

Photo Op: “Boise Tuba Christmas.” The Grove, near the outdoor Christmas tree. 3:30 p.m. Tuba Christmas will also perform at 4:30 p.m. at the Statehouse Rotunda. Members of Tuba Christmas are baritone, euphonium, sousaphone and tuba players of all ages and abilities. Free. Call 426-1685.

Upcoming Events

SUNDAY, DEC. 10
“Tim and Harvey, Together Again.” Morrison Center Main Hall. 2 and 5 p.m. They shared a sound stage together for a decade on CBS’ wildly popular “The Carol Burnett Show.” Now, Tim Conway and Harvey Korman are sharing a concert stage. Part of Fred Meyer Broadway Across America-Boise. Tickets $35-$55 by calling 426-1110, Select-a-Seat outlets, the Morrison Center box office or www.idahotickets.com.

FRIDAY, DEC. 15
The Nutcracker. Morrison Center. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. The classic ballet comes to life through Ballet Idaho, which has made this performance a Boise tradition. This event also takes place Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets $18-$43 for adults, $10-$33 for students. Tickets available by calling 426-1110, Select-a-seat outlets, the Morrison Center box office or www.idahotickets.com.  For more information, call Ballet Idaho at 343-0566.

Winter Commencement. Taco Bell Arena. 10 a.m. The ceremony will include the processional and recessional of candidates as well as individual recognition of each person and the hooding of doctoral candidates. Call 426-4249.

SATURDAY, DEC. 16
Men’s Basketball vs. Sacramento State. Taco Bell Arena. 7 p.m. Call 426-4737.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20
LDS Institute Choirs Concert. Morrison Center. 7:30 p.m. The LDS Institute choirs will present their annual Christmas Concert. $14 general, $10 students. Call 344-5849.

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Media Contacts: Julie Hahn, University Communications, (208) 426-5540
Tessa Schweigert, University Communications, (208) 426-3196

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