WHAT'S ON

Time to Tango
Calgary’s first tango show, “Rhythm of Peace” takes place Saturday, Sept. 11 at the University Theatre, featuring tango, flamenco and salsa dance performances.
Presented by DanceCalgary.com and Jorge Romberg of Magic Tours & Travel, the tango show tells the story of a young man in love with both tango and a woman.
The show features local dancers, actors and musicians, and will appeal to people of all ages and cultural backgrounds since it offers something for everyone, from dancing to singing to a tango band, says co-producer and dancer Dayle Schroeder. “The tango, in particular, is a dance of the people. It’s a social dance - anybody can dance it and enjoy it.”

The show takes place Sept. 11 at 7 p.m., with tickets available at the door.
Part of the proceeds will go to Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta. For more information, please visit www.dancecalgary.com/show.html

Violinist launches Celebrity Series
The Department of Music’s Celebrity Series at the Rosza Centre begins this month with an outstanding array of Canadian and American artists. All concerts begin at 8 p.m. in the Rosza Centre.

The opening concert Sept. 24 and 25 presents Jasper Wood playing on the Taft Stradivarius, on loan from the Canada Council’s Loan Instrument Bank. Upcoming concerts include:

• Oct. 15 & 16: Tanya Dusevic plays dynamic works for flute and piano with Charles Foreman.
• Nov. 12 & 13: the Ester Hohnen’s Concerto Competition laureate pianist Dimitry Nesterov.
• Dec. 10 & 11: the Lafayette String Quartet.
• Jan. 14 & 15: Victor Coelho and guests Ellen Hargis, soprano, and David Douglass, violin, in “Apollo’s Banquet.”
• Feb. 11 & 12: University of Lethbridge pianist Deanna Oye.
• March 4 & 5: Catherine Manoukian, violin.
• April 8 and 9, the U of C orchestra under the direction of Professor Edmond Agopian presents the young winners of the Concerto Competition.
• The Celebrity Series also presents a special Beethoven Series with Charles Foreman on Nov. 27, Feb. 5, and April 2.

To order a subscription, call 220-4999. Single tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster (including the Campus Ticket Centre).

Retired professor presents works on paper
The Mezzanine Gallery at the University Theatre is getting a helping hand from U of C professor (and alumni), Gerald Hushlak.

Hushlak recently retired as Head of the Art Department but continues to teach and devote himself to his interest in computer manipulated art. His unique technique produces beautiful drawings on Somerset paper that intrigue and delight the eye.
An exhibition of Hushlak’s current work will be on display and for sale at the Mezzanine Gallery for the month of September with all proceeds going to the Gallery for the purchase of new lighting.

There will be an opening reception in the Mezzanine Gallery, Tuesday, Sept. 14, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Events

Friday, Sept. 10

10 am Pipe Ceremony, The Native Centre hosts facilitator, Casey Eagle Speaker. All are welcome. The Red Lodge, MacEwan Student Centre 390Z.

12 noon PRESENTATION: Joining the Universities International Human Rights Network and Accessing Funding for Student-Led Human Rights Projects. Lloyd Lipsett, Director, International Centre for Human Rights & Democratic Development. Faculty of Law. Murray Fraser Hall 2370.

7:30 pm PLAY: Illegal Entry by Clem Martini. 4th Annual Alumni Show with Ground Zero Theatre. Dept. of Drama. Info: www.ffa.ucalgary.ca. Tix: $15 adults; $12 Seniors/ students. Reeve Theatre.

Saturday, Sept. 11

6 pm & 9 pm MUSIC: The Gu Zheng Jazz Ensemble in Concert. Tix: advance - $10; door - $15 at Campus Ticket Centre. Info: 270-2383. Boris Roubakine Recital Hall - Craigie Hall C.

7 pm DANCE: Rhythm of Peace - A Tango Show. Leo Sato & Dayle Schroeder. Tix: adults $26; students $21; seniors $16. Ticketmaster 777-0000. University Theatre.

7:30 pm PLAY: Illegal Entry by Clem Martini. See Sept. 10

7:30 pm MUSIC: Carnatic Vocal by Unni Kirshnan. Raga Mala Music Society of Calgary. Door sales only. General $15; students $8; seniors $12. Info: 241-9548. Eckhardt-Gramatte Hall; Rozsa Centre.

Monday, Sept. 13

Try Before You Buy Week: The Fitness & Lifestyle Centre is offering FREE drop-in classes Sept. 13 - 19. Visit www.ucalgary.ca/campusrec for information.

4:30 pm AUPE Local 52 Council Meeting. Open to all members of AUPE on Campus. Please contact pjohnson@ucalgary.ca if you wish to attend. Olympic Room OVC.

Tuesday, Sept. 14

8:30 - 11:30 am PRESENTATION: Your Canada. Your Internet. An open forum on Canada's .ca internet space. Presented by CIRA. Speakers include: John Masters, CTI; Clyde Beattie; Tim Denton & Michael Geist. Register by email to calgaryforum@cira.ca or call 1-877-860-1411, press 1 then ext 229. www.cira.ca/news-releases/128.html. Telus Convention Centre, 120 9th Ave. SE.

4:30 pm OPENING RECEPTION: An exhibition of works on paper by Gerald Hushlak, retired Head of the Art Dept. Info: 220-4913. Mezzanine Gallery, University Theatre Services.

Wednesday, Sept. 15

10 am - 3 pm Blood Donor Clinic. Call 1-888-236-6283 to book an appointment to donate or for more information. Ages 17 - 71 are welcome with photo & signature ID. MacEwan Ballroom.

Thursday, Sept. 16

12:00 noon Museum for Lunch. Free weekly lecture every Thursday. Topics vary. Email cmsharpe@ucalgary.ca for more info. Bring your own lunch. Nickle Arts Museum.

7 pm ARTIST TALK: Ken Lum Works with Photography. From the Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography, Ottawa. Nickle Arts Museum.

7 pm CONCERT: "Overflow" a welcome back function featuring Swollen Members, Chixdiggit, DJ Jon Delerious & Dragon Fli Empire.Tix: $5 at Campus Ticket Centre & at door. Age ID required - U of C students only. MacEwan Hall & The Den.

7:30 pm READING: The Markin-Flanagan Distinguished Writers Programme celebrates the residencies of two of its writers with a free public reading by Robert Finley & Natalee Caple. Cantos Music Foundation, 134 11 Avenue SE.

Friday, Sept. 17

4:30 pm OPENING RECEPTION: Alexandra Haeseker: Burning Sappho's Books. Artist will be in attendance. Nickle Arts Museum.

Monday, Sept. 20

7 pm PRESENTATION: From Human Development and Health Research to Public Policy: The Challenge of Knowledge Transfer. Dr. Fraser Mustard, Canadian Institute for Advanced Research; The Honourable Iris Evans, Minister of Children's Services; Dr. Kenneth McKenzie, Inaugural Director of the U of C's Institute for Advanced Policy Research. Followed by a reception. Info: 220-7466. Rozsa Centre

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