News Release

EVENT RELEASE/November 14, 2007

This Week at Boise State

The following are upcoming events at Boise State University for the week of Nov. 18-24. Please note that all events are subject to change. For updated information on all events, visit http://www.bsuevents.com. 

Thanksgiving Break. Nov. 19-25. No classes in session.

EVENTS OF SPECIAL NOTE:
Mannheim Steamroller. See Nov. 20 for details.

EXHIBITION:
Through Dec. 12. “Hammered: Contemporary Ideas in Art Metal Design.” Student Union Gallery. This exhibition celebrates the multiple talents of student artists in the Boise State Art Metals Club. Reception from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 16. Free parking will be available during the reception in Parking Structure #2, corner of University Drive and Lincoln Avenue. Free. Call 426-3994.

“Candydish: BFA Thesis Exhibiton.” Visual Arts Center. Opening reception from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 16. Galleries 1 and 2 of the Visual Arts Center. Free. Call 426-3994.

Monday, Nov. 19-25
Thanksgiving Break. Offices closed Nov. 22-23.

Tuesday, Nov. 20
Mannheim Steamroller. Taco Bell Arena. 7:30 p.m. Mannheim Steamroller is best known for its classic arrangements of “Silent Night,” “Deck the Halls,” and “Joy to the World.” Tickets are $30-$152 by calling 426-1766, all Select-a-Seat locations, or online at http://www.IdahoTickets.com.

Wednesday, Nov. 21
“The Syrian Bride.” The movie focuses on an Israeli woman who is engaged to marry a Syrian television star whom she has never met. She is faced with making a choice between leaving her home forever or going to Syria to be married. This film has been described as one of the best films made in Israeli cinema in 2004. Free. For more information, call 426-5950.

Thursday, Nov. 22
“Balls of Fury.” Special Events Center. 7 p.m. The game is ping pong, and no one is better than ex-professional Randy Daytona. Randy is on a mission to avenge his father. To do this, he enters an underground ping pong tournament run by his father’s killer. Randy gains many friends and they all work together to take down this ruthless man. This movie is rated PG-13 for crude and sex-related humor, and for language. Free. For more information, call 426-4636.

Upcoming Events Nov. 24- Dec. 8.

Monday, Nov. 26
BSU Guitar Ensembles. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. The Boise State University Guitar Ensembles present guitar quartets and solos by Ravel, Scarlatti, Bach, Sor and more. $5 general, $3 seniors, free for students of all ages and Boise State Faculty and staff. For more information, call 426-3980.

Billy Joel. Taco Bell Arena. 8 p.m. After successfully launching a worldwide tour in 2006, where he played many packed and sold out shows, causing record-breaking attendance. Joel comes to the Taco Bell Arena to rock your old and new favorite songs. Admission for the concert $97- 51.50 at the Taco Bell Arena box office, all Select-a-Seat outlets, online at www.idahotickets.com or charge by phone at 208.426.1766.

Wednesday, Nov. 28
“Goal Dreams.” Student Union Forum. This film is a documentary about members of a soccer team united by their country’s desire to have them represent the country on its football team. Free. For more information, call 426-5950.

Thursday, Nov. 29
Academy of St. Giles. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. The Academy of St. Giles presents music of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, featuring music of Spain and Denmark. $5 general, $3 seniors, free for students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. For more information, call 426-3980.

“Good Luck Chuck.” Special Events Center. 7 p.m. In this romantic comedy coming just before Dane Cook’s big performance at the Taco Bell Arena, Chuck (played by Cook) doesn’t have a problem getting women. It’s keeping them that is the problem. Chuck is cursed with an unusual problem. When he sleeps with a woman, the next man that she meets will be her true love. When Chuck finds himself falling in love, he has to find a way to break the curse. Rated R for sequences of strong sexual content including crude dialogue, nudity, language and some drug use. Free; free popcorn and soda will also be available. Sponsored by Student Programs Board. For more information, call 426-4636.

Friday, Nov. 30
Tori Amos. Morrison Center. 7:30 p.m. Tori Amos is one of the most creative singer/songwriters of our time. Tickets are $39.50 by calling 426-1110, at all Select-a-seat outlets and at the Morrison Center box office or online at www.IdahoTickets.com. For more information, call 426-1609.

Percussion Ensemble Concert. Morrison Center Room B125. 7:30 p.m. the program will feature “Ku-Ka-llimoku,” a dance for the Hawaiian god of war, “Afro-Amero,” melodies and rhythms in African and Americanized versions; and “Metalwood,” a work featuring instruments made of metal and wood. $5 general, $3 seniors, free for students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. For more information, call 426-1609.

Dane Cook. Taco Bell Arena. 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Dane Cook is known for his unique brand of observational comedy, making over-the-top rants about everyday life. Tickets $32-$77 through Select-a-Seat, by calling 426-1766 or at www.idahotickets.com. 

Saturday, Dec. 1
Senior Percussion Recital. Morrison Center Room C200. 7 p.m. Free. For more information, call 426-3980.

Master Class. Morrison Center Room C200. 1 p.m. Chris Norman. Ensemble flute and cello. Free. For more information, call 426-3980.

Classical Performances Series. Special Events Center. 8 p.m. Featuring the Chris Norman Ensemble playing a program called “Caledonian Flute.” $12 general, $8 faculty, staff and alumni and $5 students and seniors. Master class at 1 p.m. in the Morrison Center Recital Hall. Free parking in the Liberal Arts and Library parking lots. For more information, call 426-3980.

“A December to Remember.” Morrison Center. 7 p.m. Presented by the Encore! Players, this program is a musical review-style performance starring local Treasure Valley youths. $10 through Select-a-Seat, the Morrison Center box office or www.idahotickets.com. 

Enrique Martinez Percussion Recital. 5 p.m. Morrison Center Recital Hall. Free. For more information, call 426-3980.

Sunday, Dec. 2
Music Deptartment Holiday Concert. Morrison Center Main Hall. 7:30 p.m. Admission is $8 for public and $6 for students, faculty, staff and seniors and $1 for children. For more information, call 426-3980.

Tuesday, Dec. 4
Choral Holiday Concert. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 707 W. Fort. 7:30 p.m. Featuring the University Signers, Vox Angelis, Vocal Jazz, Chamber Singers and the Meistersingers performing both old favorites and exciting contemporary works. $5 general, $3 seniors, free to students, faculty and staff.

Thursday, Dec. 6
Jenny Jones and Tim Wood. Morrison Center Recital Hall, 7 p.m. Graduate students violin recital. Free. For more information, call 426-3980.

All Campus Concert Band. Special Events Center, 7:30 p.m. $5 general, $3 seniors, free to students, faculty and staff.

Friday, Dec. 7
Students Chamber Music Recital. Morrison Center Recital Hall, 4 p.m. Featuring the music of Bartok, Haydn, Beethoven and Sibelius. For more information, call 426-3980.

Saturday, Dec. 8
Holidays Around the World. Boise State Student Union Jordan Ballroom. Sample products from a variety of cultures at booths featuring crafts from all over the world, manned by student organizations and community members. Enjoy holiday cookies and punch, Santa Claus and karaoke on the main stage. Presented by the Cultural Center. Free. Call 426-5950.


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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.

For the 10th time in the last year 11 years, Boise State University has set an all-time record for Idaho higher education institutions with an enrollment of 19,540 – an overall increase of 3.5 percent. A record freshman class of 2,280 students is also the most academically talented group ever to enter Boise State, including 12 National Merit finalists.
 

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Last reviewed on Friday, November 16, 2007