Upcoming Events @ Carolina

Speakers, enrichment opportunities, classes and
other events enhance campus life throughout February

CHAPEL HILL – Following is a sampling of upcoming events on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus. Please use this information for calendar listings and postings and in planning your event-oriented coverage. Events are free to the public unless otherwise noted.

Feb. 1
Inside story of publishing
2:30-4 p.m.
General Alumni Building
Elaine Maisner, senior editor at UNC Press, will discuss the challenge of book publishing from developing the idea of a book, to developing a series, to preparing a  book for publication. $5; limit 40. Call (919) 962-1208 for more information.

Public reading
3:30 p.m.
Donovan Lounge 223, Greenlaw Hall
The creative writing program will present David Payne, author of “Back to Wando Passo” (2006). Call or e-mail Jenne Herbst for more information at (919) 962-4000 or jlherbst@email.unc.edu.

Drawing for kids
3:30-5 p.m.
Ackland Art Museum
Each week in February, 9-12 year olds will examine and talk about original works on display in the galleries and then learn to develop a drawing skill found in that work. Registration is required. To register, contact Beth Shaw McGuire at (919) 962-0479 or bas5705@email.unc.edu.

Feb. 2
Fashioning the Divine: symposium and performance
11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (symposium)
4:30-5:30 p.m. (reception)
5:30-6:30 p.m. (performance)
Ackland Art Museum
Moderated by exhibition curator Pika Ghosh, the symposium will feature discussion with four guest scholars of South Asian art, architecture and religion. For more information, call (919) 843-3676 or email acklandprograms@unc.edu.

Radu Lupu
8 p.m.
Beasley-Curtis Auditorium, Memorial Hall
A leading interpreter of Beethoven, Brahms, Mozart and Schubert, pianist Radu Lupu is one of the most important musicians of his generation. He has appeared with European and North American orchestras and has more than 20 recordings to his name. Call the Memorial Hall Box Office at (919) 843-3333 or visit www.carolinaperformingarts.org for tickets: $30-$60 for the general public and $10 for UNC students. Sponsored by Carolina Performing Arts.

Feb. 3
Did you hear that?
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
A class for second-and third-grade students, “Did You Hear That?” will explore how sounds are produced, how they travel and how they are heard. Children will have an opportunity to experiment with tuning forks and Slinkys among other activities. $24; $20 for planetarium members.  Visit www.moreheadplanetarium.org or call (919) 962-1236 for more information.

Seeing is believing
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
A class for fourth-and fifth-grade students, “Seeing is Believing” will explore optical
illusions and the way perceptions can differ from reality. The class also will explore what cannot be seen. Students will learn about “invisible light” and how scientists know it exists. $24; $20 for planetarium members. Visit www.moreheadplanetarium.org or call (919) 962-1236 for more information.

Classical performance
8 p.m.
Beasley-Curtis Auditorium, Memorial Hall
Part of the music department’s “Music on the Hill” series, the performance will feature renditions of Weill’s “Mahagonny Songspiel” and Stravinsky’s “L’Histoire du Soldat.” Call the Memorial Hall Box Office at (919) 843-3333 or visit www.carolinaperformingarts.org for tickets: $15 for the general public and $10 for UNC students. Sponsored by Carolina Performing Arts.

Drawing for kids
10-11:30 a.m.
Ackland Art Museum
Each week in February, 9-12 year olds will examine and talk about original works on display in the galleries and then learn to develop a drawing skill found in that work. Registration is required. To register, contact Beth Shaw McGuire at (919) 962-0479 or bas5705@email.unc.edu.

Feb. 3-4
LEGO-palooza
1-4 p.m.
Morehead Planetarium
Attendees can examine elaborate displays of LEGO models, crafted by NC LEGO Users Group members. Suitable for all ages. Visit www.moreheadplanetarium.org or call (919) 962-1236 for more information.

Feb. 5
Elizabeth L. Kemble Lecture
3 p.m.
Chancellors’ Ballroom, Carolina Inn
Urinary incontinence nursing expert Dr. Carolyn Sampselle, the Carolyne K. Davis collegiate professor and associate dean for research at the University of Michigan School of Nursing, will deliver the UNC School of Nursing’s Elizabeth L. Kemble Lecture.  Sampselle will discuss treatment and prevention of urinary incontinence in women. Contact Amanda P. Meyers at (919) 966-4619 or e-mail amanda_meyers@unc.edu for more information.

Summer camp UNC registration
Summer camps at the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center are very popular, and sessions fill quickly. Registration opened for planetarium members Jan 29. UNC employees can register today. Visit the planetarium Web site at www.moreheadplanetarium.org and click on the animated “Summer Camp” graphic to see camp descriptions, policies and fees; parents must use the online system to register their children.

Feb. 6
Roots music, three decades of Austin City Limits
3:30 p.m.
Room 271, Hamilton Hall
As a part of the ongoing James A. Hutchins speaker series, the Center for the Study of the American South will present Tracey Laird, Agnes Scott College music professor, who will speak about her work on Southern music. Refreshments provided. Call (919) 962-0507 for more information.

Panel discussion
5:30-7 p.m.
Wilson Library
Ferrel Guillory, director of the UNC Program on Southern Politics, Media and Public Life, will lead a discussion on the topic “Speaking Out-of-Bounds: Communism, Race, Intellectual Freedom and the Speaker Ban Controversy of the Mid-Sixties.” The panel is being held in conjunction with the Library’s ongoing exhibit “I Raised My Hand to Volunteer: Students Protest in 1960s Chapel Hill.” Visit http://www.lib.unc.edu/wilson/calendar.html for events and information.

Feb. 8
Drawing for kids
3:30-5p.m.
Ackland Art Museum
Each week in February, 9-12 year olds will examine and talk about original works on display in the galleries then learn and develop a drawing skill found in that work. Registration is required. To register, contact Beth Shaw McGuire at (919) 962-0479 or bas5705@email.unc.edu.

Poetry reading
6-9 p.m.
Ackland Art Museum
The library will present readings by university faculty and staff in an event co-sponsored by the Women’s Center. For more information, call 919.843.3676 or email acklandprograms@unc.edu.

Dave Holland sextet
7:30 p.m.
Beasley-Curtis Auditorium, Memorial Hall
Carolina Performing Arts will present jazz bassist Dave Holland, a fixture at London’s Ronnie Scott’s jazz club in late 1960s who has shared stages with jazz greats Coleman Hawkins, Ben Webster and Joe Henderson. In 1968, Holland joined Miles Davis’ band in New York, touring and appearing on several recordings including “Bitches Brew” and “In a Silent Way” (both 1969). Call the Memorial Hall Box Office at (919) 843-3333 or visit www.carolinaperformingarts.org for tickets: $24-$50 for the general public and $10 for UNC students.

Feb. 9
Art after dark
5-9 p.m.
Ackland Art Museum
Attendees can enjoy live jazz, complimentary refreshments and evening art viewing. Student Friends of the Ackland will host a 6-8 p.m. performance by Hip Hop Nation, a UNC organization aimed at the promotion of hip-hop culture at Carolina and in the surrounding community. For more information, call (919) 843-3676 or e-mail acklandprograms@unc.edu.

Feb. 9-10
Dance Brazil
8 p.m.
Beasley-Curtis Auditorium, Memorial Hall
Dance Brazil’s performance will fuse modern dance, samba and a martial art form thought to have developed as a means of self-defense in the 16th and 17th centuries by African slaves. Dance Brazil tours nationally and internationally and has appeared at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and Lincoln Center in New York. Call the Memorial Hall Box Office at (919) 843-3333 or visit www.carolinaperformingarts.org for tickets: $24-$50 for the general public and $10 for UNC students. Sponsored by Carolina Performing Arts.

Feb. 10
Drawing in the galleries
10 a.m.-noon
Ackland Art Museum
Community members are invited to draw in the galleries on the second Saturday of every month. The session opens with a brief consideration of a single work of art followed by time to draw in a pre-selected gallery. Participants provide the dry media (pencil, crayon, conté crayon, charcoal and paper). For more information, call (919) 843-3676 or e-mail acklandprograms@unc.edu.

Drawing for kids
10-11:30 a.m.
Ackland Art Museum
Each week in February, 9-12 year olds will examine and talk about original works on display in the galleries then learn and develop a drawing skill found in that work. Registration is required. To register, contact Beth Shaw McGuire at (919) 962-0479 or bas5705@email.unc.edu.

Feb. 12
Yoga in the galleries
Noon-1 p.m.
Ackland Art Museum
Learn and practice gentle yoga poses on chair or mat along with breathing techniques to focus the mind and increase strength and flexibility. Registration is required, and a $5 donation is suggested. Participants are asked to bring a mat and wear comfortable clothes. Beginners welcome. For more information, call (919) 843-3676 or e-mail acklandprograms@unc.edu.

Dean’s speaker series: Wendell Weeks
5:30 p.m.
Koury Auditorium, Kenan-Flagler Business School
Wendell Weeks, president and chief executive officer of Corning Incorporated, will speak at an event co-sponsored by USA Today. Kevin Maney, a technology writer for the paper, will interview Weeks as part of the event. A 6:30 p.m. reception in Kenan Dining Room will follow. Call (919) 843-7787 or e-mail kfbsrsvp@unc.edu to attend.

Summer camp public registration
Summer camps at the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center are very popular, and sessions fill quickly. Registration opened for planetarium members Jan. 29 and for UNC employees Feb. 5.  The public can register today. Visit the planetarium Web site at www.moreheadplanetarium.org and click on the animated “Summer Camp” graphic to see camp descriptions, policies and fees; parents must use the online system to register their children.

Feb. 13
School of Nursing seminar
Noon
Room 104, Carrington Hall
Dr. Edward Norton, professor at the UNC Department of Health Policy and administration, will speak on the topic of informal care and Medicare expenditures. E-mail Dr. Barbara Mark, Sarah Frances Russell distinguished professor of nursing, at bmark@email.unc.edu for more information.

Photography, perception and aesthetics
2:30-4 p.m.
General Alumni Building
Robert Vance, UNC emeritus philosophy professor will lead discussion about the distinctive connection between photographs and reality, and how they possess aesthetic value separate from that reality. What differentiates aesthetic photographs from documentary and narrative photography? $15; $10 for General Alumni Association members. Limit 40. Call (919) 962-1208 or visit www.alumni.unc.edu for more information.

Public reading
3:30 p.m.
Donovan Lounge, 223 Greenlaw Hall
The creative writing program will present Jennifer Grotz, poet and author of “Cusp: Poems” (2003). Contact Jenne Herbst for more information at (919) 962-4000 or e-mail jlherbst@email.unc.edu.

Carolina wind quintet
7:30 p.m.
Beasley-Curtis Auditorium, Memorial Hall
The university’s chamber music ensemble will make its Memorial Hall debut with performances of Poulenc’s “Sextet” and John Harbison’s “Quintet for Winds.” The performance will feature music professors Michael Schultz on oboe, Andrew McAfee on horn, John Pederson on bassoon, Donald Oehler on clarinet and Brooks de-Wetter Smith on flute. Call the Memorial Hall Box Office at (919) 843-3333 or visit www.carolinaperformingarts.org for tickets: $15 for the general public and $10 for UNC students. Sponsored by Carolina Performing Arts.

Panel discussion
5:30-7 p.m.
Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and History
Dr. Archie Ervin, associate provost for diversity and multicultural affairs, will moderate a panel on the topic “Stomping Down: The Food Workers Strike of 1969 and
the Black Student Movement.” The panel is being held in conjunction with the library’s ongoing exhibit “I Raised My Hand to Volunteer: Students Protest in 1960s Chapel Hill.” Visit http://www.lib.unc.edu/wilson/calendar.html for events and information.

Feb. 15
Lunch with one
1 p.m.
Ackland Art Museum
The museum will offer another installment of its "one expert, one hour" series. Bring a bag lunch and enjoy a lunch-time lecture. For more information, call (919) 843-3676 or e-mail acklandprograms@unc.edu.

Neil Simon discussion
2:30-4 p.m.
General Alumni Building
Discuss Simon’s career and various works and view film clips from some of his most
prominent plays. $15; $10 for General Alumni Association members. Limit 40. Call (919) 962-1208 for more information.

Drawing for kids
3:30-5p.m.
Ackland Art Museum
Each week in February, 9-12 year olds will examine and talk about original works on display in the galleries then learn and develop a drawing skill found in that work. Registration is required. To register, contact Beth Shaw McGuire at (919) 962-0479 or bas5705@email.unc.edu.

Ancient Judaism and the prism of orthodoxy
7:30 p.m.
Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and History
Michael Stone, Gail Levin de Nur professor of religious studies at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, and distinguished visiting professor of religious studies at UNC-Charlotte, will discuss the challenges that face both Jewish and Christian scholars of Judaism in the ancient world. Contact Amy Strong at (919) 962-1509 or alstrong@email.unc.edu.

North Carolina Symphony
8 p.m.
Beasley-Curtis Auditorium, Memorial Hall
North Carolina Symphony will perform Weber’s “Overture to Der Freischütz,” Wieniawsk’s “Violin Concerto No. 2,” and Brahms’ “Symphony No. 1.”  The performance will feature assistant conductor Joan Landry and violinist Dovid Friedlander. Tickets for the public, $22-$37, are available at the North Carolina Symphony box office in Raleigh, by phone at (919) 733-2750 or online at www.ncsymphony.org. UNC student tickets, $10, are available at the Memorial Hall Box Office on Cameron Avenue, online at www.carolinaperformingarts.org or by phone at (919) 843-3333. Sponsored by Carolina Performing Arts.

Feb. 16
King Britt presents Sister Gertrude Morgan
8 p.m.
Beasley-Curtis Auditorium, Memorial Hall
DJ and sound remixer King Britt will present an audio interpretation of  street preacher Sister Gertrude Morgan’s 1960 album, “Let’s Make a Record,” originally an a cappella gospel album. Britt, who has remixed the works of artists such as Macy Gray, Tori Amos and Yoko Ono, will present a revamped version of “Let’s Make a Record” using the original recordings. Call the Memorial Hall Box Office at (919) 843-3333 or visit www.carolinaperformingarts.org for tickets: $15-$35 for the general public and $10 for UNC students. Sponsored by Carolina Performing Arts.

Feb. 17
Drawing for kids
10-11:30 a.m.
Ackland Art Museum
Each week in February, 9-12 year olds will examine and talk about original works on display in the galleries then learn and develop a drawing skill found in that work. Registration is required. To register, contact Beth Shaw McGuire at (919) 962-0479 or bas5705@email.unc.edu.

Storytime science
10:30 a.m.
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
Designed for children aged 4, 5 and 6, the program invites young people to listen as a representative from the planetarium reads a science-focused children’s books. Classes are on Saturdays (Feb. 17 and March 31). After the stories, children can enjoy hands-on activity that will explore the science behind the story. Parent or caregiver must accompany each child throughout the class. Each class runs 30 to 40 minutes, with different stories and activities each time. Fee per class: $5; $4 for  planetarium members. Call (919) 962-1236 or visit www.moreheadplanetarium.org for more information.

Skywatching
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Jordan Lake State Park
Join Morehead Planetarium and Science Center educators at Ebenezer Church Recreation Area and enjoy the night sky through telescopes. Sessions may be canceled if weather conditions do not permit clear skywatching; check www.moreheadplanetarium.org for more information and site directions. Suitable for all ages; no registration necessary.

Feb. 18
Music in the galleries
2-4 p.m.
Ackland Art Museum
Visit the museum and experience art alongside a rotating selection of musical accompaniment. For more information, call (919) 843-3676 or e-mail acklandprograms@unc.edu.

Feb. 20
Poet laureate’s home songs
2:30-4 p.m.
General Alumni Building
John Charles McNeill (1874–1907), the first winner of the Patterson Cup for literary excellence in North Carolina and regarded as the state’s unofficial poet laureate, showed great skill in the oral tradition of storytelling in regional dialect. Mary Wayne Watson, great niece of McNeill, places his work in a historical context and  includes readings and songs from his poetry. $5. Limit 40. Call (919) 962-1208 for more information.

Stumbling on happiness
7:30 p.m.
Room 116, Murphy Hall
Harvard professor Dr. Daniel Gilbert will present a lecture based on his book, “Stumbling on Happiness” (2006). Utilizing the latest scientific research about the uniquely human ability to imagine the future, Gilbert will describe the illusions of foresight that cause people to misconceive outcomes and misestimate satisfactions. Contact Lance Westerlund at (919) 843-5641 or lancew@unc.edu for more information.

Feb. 21
Egyptian women and their roles in society
2:30-4 p.m.
General Alumni Building
Learn about the roles of women in Egypt and how women have attained success in education, work and family matters despite myths that say they can’t. Presentation by Hala Amir El Taher, a fellow from Egypt in the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program. $5. Limit 40. Call (919) 962-1208 for more information.

Feb. 22
Campus landscapes: sung and unsung
2:30-4 p.m.
General Alumni Building
The nation’s oldest state university has a rich history of more than two centuries — much of it displayed quietly in its buildings and monuments. Explore campus history as written in landmarks with anthropologist Tim McMillan. $15; $10 for General Alumni Association members. Limit 40. Call (919) 962-1208 for more information.

Drawing for kids
3:30-5p.m.
Ackland Art Museum
Each week in February, 9-12 year olds will examine and talk about original works on display in the galleries then learn and develop a drawing skill found in that work. Registration is required. To register, contact Beth Shaw McGuire at (919) 962-0479 or bas5705@email.unc.edu.

Dean’s speaker series: Robert Johnson
5:30 p.m.
Koury Auditorium, Kenan-Flagler Business School
Robert Johnson, founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Black Entertainment Television (BET) and the majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats basketball team, will speak. A 6:30 p.m. reception in Kenan Dining Room will follow. Call (919) 843-7787 or e-mail kfbsrsvp@unc.edu to attend.

PlayMakers’ 2007-08 season announcement
5:30 p.m. reception
6:45 p.m. announcement
Paul Green Theatre, Center for Dramatic Art
PlayMakers producing artistic director Joseph Haj will announce the 2007-2008 season after a reception open to the media and public.  Attendees can enjoy complimentary hors d’ouevres, mingle with PlayMakers staff and artists and get the first peek at what’s in store on stage.

A pictorial history of Coker Arboretum
Totten Center
7 p.m.
Curator Daniel Stern will present a slideshow about the arboretum, dubbed “the oldest scientific collection of plants south of the Potomac.” Using archived photos and documents from different periods, the one-hour program will provide an overview of the rich and colorful history behind the arboretum as well as some of the current projects and initiatives underway. A book signing for the arboretum’s centennial publication, “A Haven in the Heart of Chapel Hill,” will follow the program. Call (919) 962-0522 or visit www.ncbg.unc.edu for more information.

Feb. 23
Keynote AIDS lecture
9:30 a.m.
William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education
As part of a conference examining the 25-year mark in the fight against AIDS, Dr. David Malebranche of Emory University School of Medicine will deliver the 9th Annual William T. Small Jr. Keynote Lecture. For more information and to register for the conference, visit www.minority.unc.edu or contact the co-chairs, Nancy DeSousa and LaToya White, at  desousa@email.unc.edu and latoyamw@email.unc.edu, respectively. $15-$75. Presented by the School of Public Health Minority Student Caucus.

Webcast: Keynote AIDS lecture
2-3:30 p.m.
Online
As part of a conference examining the 25-year mark in the fight against AIDS, Dr. David Malebranche of Emory University School of Medicine will deliver the 9th Annual William T. Small Jr. Keynote Lecture at 9:30 a.m. at the Friday Center. Registration to attend that lecture has been closed, but an interactive satellite and Internet video broadcast of the address will be available through www.minority.unc.edu beginning at 2 p.m. After the broadcast, participants can call in with questions for Malebranche. Satellite downlink sites must register at http://www.minority.unc.edu/sph/minconf/2007/ and webcast participants are encouraged to. For more information, visit www.minority.unc.edu or contact the co-chairs, Nancy DeSousa and LaToya White, at desousa@email.unc.edu and latoyamw@email.unc.edu, respectively. Presented by the School of Public Health Minority Student Caucus.

Feb. 24
Experience India: Ackland community day
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ackland Art Museum
Explore the varied cultures of India through stories, music, art making and a range of other activities in this day-long celebration of the exhibition “Fashioning the Divine:
South Asian Sculpture” at the museum. Suitable for all ages. For more information, call (919) 843-3676 or e-mail acklandprograms@unc.edu.

Drawing for kids
10-11:30 a.m.
Ackland Art Museum
Each week in February, 9-12 year olds will examine and talk about original works on display in the galleries then learn and develop a drawing skill found in that work. Registration is required. To register, contact Beth Shaw McGuire at (919) 962-0479 or bas5705@email.unc.edu.

Winter pruning lessons
10 a.m.-noon
Coker Arboretum
This public course covers all aspects of pruning, from safety and proper tools for specific jobs, to timing and the reasons for pruning. Participants are asked to meet at the stone gathering circle near the center of the arbor at the Coker Arboretum.
$10; $8 for North Carolina Botanical Garden members. Visit www.ncbg.unc.edu for directions. Call (919) 962-0522 or visit the garden to register.

Feb. 27
Yoga in the galleries
Noon-1 p.m.
Ackland Art Museum
Learn and practice gentle yoga poses on chair or mat along with breathing techniques to focus the mind and increase strength and flexibility. Registration is required, and a $5 donation is suggested. Participants are asked to bring a mat and wear comfortable clothes. Beginners welcome. For more information, call (919) 843-3676 or e-mail acklandprograms@unc.edu.

Grand Ole Opry performers
2 p.m.
Hill Hall Auditorium
Grande Ole Opry star George Hamilton IV and singer and songwriter John D. Loudermilk will perform a concert and discuss their careers. The event, sponsored by the University Library, marks the donation by Hamilton and Loudermilk of their papers to the Library’s Southern Folklife Collection. For information, contact Steve Weiss at smweiss@email.unc.edu or call (919) 962-1345.

Seamus Heaney, Irish poetry
5-6:30 p.m.
General Alumni Building
This lecture by English professor Dr. George S. Lensing will seek to identify Heaney as a poet of Ireland both politically and culturally. $15; $10 for General Alumni Association members. Limit 40. Call (919) 962-1208 for more information.

Music department performance
7:30 p.m.
Beasley-Curtis Auditorium, Memorial Hall
The music department will present a wind ensemble and symphony band. Call (919) 843-3333 for tickets: $15 for the public and $10 for UNC students, faculty and staff.

Feb. 28
Economy of Vietnam After “Doi Moi” (Renovation)
2:30-4 p.m.
General Alumni Building
Explore the significant achievements made by Vietnam in improving its economy. Learn about the major challenges involving poverty, education, health, and technology. Presentation by Diem Nguyen, a fellow from Vietnam in the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program. $5. Limit 40. Call (919) 962-1208 for more information.

An artist’s perspective
6:30-8 p.m.
Ackland Art Museum
The museum will host a session with  an artist as part of a monthly program that invites teens to meet local artists, view their works and hear ideas about the Ackland’s collection. For more information, call (919) 843-3676 or email acklandprograms@unc.edu.

Book group
7-9 p.m.
Ackland Art Museum
Representatives from the museum will facilitate a discussion of  Bapsi Sidhwa’s  “Cracking India” (1991). For more information, call (919) 843-3676 or e-mail acklandprograms@unc.edu.
  
Morgan Writer-in-Residence
7:30 p.m.
Beasley-Curtis Auditorium, Memorial Hall
Author Tim O’Brien will deliver a public lecture as part of the English department’s Morgan Writer-in-Residence program. A Vietnam veteran, O’Brien has written eight books including “The Things They Carried” (1990) and “Going after Cacciato” (1978), winner of the National Book Award. Visit http://english.unc.edu/morgan_program/ for more information.

The archaeology of Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls
7:30 p.m.
Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and History
Dr. Jodi Magness, Kenan distinguished professor for teaching excellence in early Judaism, will discuss discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls, which contain the oldest known copy of the Hebrew Bible. She will examine how archaeological remains and information from the scrolls shed light on the lifestyle and beliefs of one Jewish sect. Contact Amy Strong for more information at (919) 962-1509 or alstrong@email.unc.edu.

Recurring and Extended Events, Groups and Classes

PlayMakers Repertory Company: “Stones in His Pockets”
Various show times
Paul Green Theatre, Center for Dramatic Art
The play, which opened Jan. 17, explores what happens to one Irish community when yet another Hollywood production team comes to town. It contains adult language and themes. Tickets, $20-$30, are available at the Playmakers Box Office in the Center for Dramatic Art or online at www.playmakersrep.org. The show runs through Feb. 11.

Friday Center Courses
Courses consist of weekly evening sessions held at the Friday Center, UNC’s premier adult education facility, with easy access and ample parking. Course fees are $50 per course. Space is limited, so register early. For complete information and online registration, visit www.fridaycenter.unc.edu/pdep or call (866) 441-3683 to request a catalog of spring programs.

Adventures in Ideas
“Adventures In Ideas” weekend seminars, co-sponsored by the General Alumni Association, explore cultural, moral and social topics from the perspective of the humanities. Two-day seminars usually include a wine reception, an optional evening meal and breaks for coffee or refreshments. Friday sessions usually begin by 4:30 p.m. and end by 9 p.m. Saturday morning sessions usually begin at 9 a.m. and conclude by 1 p.m. One-day seminars begin about 9:15 a.m. and end about 5:15 p.m. with breaks for coffee and refreshment and an optional lunch. Additional information, including locations, agendas and maps, are provided upon registration. Visit http://adventuresinideas.unc.edu/level_2/seminars.html for fees and information about Spring seminars.

Botanical Garden Classes
Classes in watercolor painting, forest ecology and the campus’ horticultural history are offered at the North Carolina Botanical Garden throughout February and the spring semester. Pre-registration is usually required, and programs are held at the Totten Center, off Old Mason Farm Road and the U.S. 15-501 Bypass. Call (919) 962-0522 or visit the Garden to register. Visit www.ncbg.unc.edu for more information.

Middle School Science Club
Designed for sixth-, seventh-and eighth-grade students, the Middle School Science Club meets three times in the spring semester. The program invites students and college science majors to work together to design learning opportunities based on personal interests. $65 per semester; $55 for planetarium members. Call (919) 962-1236 or visit
www.moreheadplanetarium.org for more information.

General Alumni Classes
The General Alumni Association provides opportunities for individuals to continue growing throughout the spring semester with the Carolina College for Lifelong Learning. The program offers short courses, special events, foreign language classes, passport lectures, weekend excursions and field trips, and Civil War programs. For more information or to receive a brochure, call (919) 843-5115 or visit www.alumni.unc.edu (click on “Programs and Events” and then “Lifelong Learning”).

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