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Columns::October 8, 2001
UGA Guide
2nd Thursday concert features ‘Evening of Brahms’
The School of Music’s next presentation in the 2nd Thursday Concert Series is “An Evening of Brahms,” scheduled for Oct. 11 at 8 p.m. in Hodgson Hall of the Performing Arts Center.
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The program highlights some of the chamber music by the great composer Johannes Brahms (1833-1897). Performers include School of Music faculty and student musicians from the string, piano, and vocal areas.
The program opens with the Piano Quartet in C minor, Op. 60, performed by Michael Heald, violin; Mark Cedel, viola; David Starkweather, cello; and Liana Rivkin, piano. Next, soprano Stephanie Tingler and pianist Martha Thomas will perform four songs by Brahms. The program closes with the String Sextet in B-flat major, Op. 18, performed by Michael Heald and Jennifer Bailey, violins; Mark Cedel and Carrie Williams, viola; and David Starkweather and Eunice Kang, cellos.
The piano quartet and the string sextet come from two very different times in Brahms’s emotional life. Although it took 20 years to complete, Brahms began work on the piano quartet during a very stressful time in his life, and the work reflects his tragic emotions. Brahms was torn between fidelity for his severely ill friend Robert Schumann, and his deep affection for Schumann’s wife, Clara. Brahms was not pleased with the finished piece, however, and he set it aside. He returned to the work 17 years later, in 1873, and completed it in 1875.
He composed his string sextet in a much shorter time-approximately three years. It was begun during a period in 1857 when he seemed to have left behind the anguish over Schumann’s death and his unrequited love for Clara. Completed in 1860, it comes from one of the happiest periods in the young composer’s life.
The 2nd Thursday Concert Series continues the tradition of Thursday music appreciation programs started in the 1930s by Hugh Hodgson, founder of the School of Music. Proceeds from contributions to these concerts are the primary means through which School of Music scholarship funds are raised each year.
Tickets for this performance ($9; $5 students) are available at the Performing Arts Center box office (542-4400). Group discounts are also available. Box office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and two hours before events.
Ongoing
Art exhibitions.
Lepidoptera: Silk Hangings by Margaret Agner. Through Oct. 14. Conservatory, State Botanical Garden. Open 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday. 542-1244.
Lithographs by Alvar. Through Oct. 21. Georgia Museum of Art. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday; and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. 542-4662.
This exhibition presents lithographic prints by one of Spain’s major living artists, Alvar Suñol.
“Alvar,” as he is known in the art world, commemorates his Catalan heritage with images of life in rural villages. His lithography has won worldwide acclaim for the multiple colors and textures, embossing, and watercolor remarks.
Alvar studied in Paris during the 1960s and then returned to Barcelona, where he settled in the ancient town of Tiana on the city’s outskirts, not far from where he was born. There he has lived for the past 30 years, mastering lithography, oil painting, watercolor, gouache, drawing, engraving, sculpture and ceramics.
His art expresses his appreciation of the values and habits of simple people, ones he considers universal-romantic and familial love, talk over food and wine, nostalgia, the pleasures of the senses, the joy brought by music and the other arts. Recurrent themes in his work include flowers, doves, apples, watermelons, checkered floors and tablecloths, musical instruments, and Spanish lace, all icons for Alvar of Mediterranean life.
John Whalley, American Realist. Through Oct. 28. Georgia Museum of Art. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday; and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. 542-4662.
Graphite drawings, oil paintings, and egg tempera paintings by American realist John Whalley are included in this exhibition. Whalley, whose skilled attention to detail is evident in each of his paintings and drawings, is known for responding to what he refers to as “the beauty that speaks softly” in each one of his subjects.
Crafting Utopia: The Art of Shaker Women. Through Dec. 22. Georgia Museum of Art. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday; and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. 542-4662.
This exhibition of 115 works from the Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield, Mass., tells the story of the Shakers through utilitarian objects central to daily life. This is the first traveling exhibition from Hancock Shaker Village to focus on the role of women in the community and their importance in Shaker design.
The Shakers have long been seen as masters of simplicity, and their architecture, furniture, textiles, baskets and tools exemplify the charming yet unadorned Shaker life. This exhibition features pieces from every aspect of their lives, from dresses, stockings and handkerchiefs to kitchen utensils to skillfully woven baskets to masterfully crafted furniture.
The Shakers emphasized function and quality in their products and designs. Technology was adopted readily and applied to their tasks. As a result, the Shakers are credited with a number of innovations and inventions. Because goods produced for use within Shaker communities were recognized for their quality by the “world’s people,” markets developed for Shaker products. The Shakers became successful businesspeople, known for their honesty.
The West Foundation Collection. Through Dec. 30. Georgia Museum of Art. Sponsored by Georgia Museum of Art. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday; and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. 542-4662.
This extensive collection on loan to the Museum contains over 100 American and British paintings and works on paper from the 19th century. Significant paintings from the Hudson River School, such as Mount Washington from the Saco River by Sanford Robinson Gifford, will be on display, along with Victorian watercolors and sketches by J.M.W. Turner.
Journeys at Home and Abroad: Photography by Thomas Neff. Through Oct. 23. Main Gallery, visual arts building. Sponsored by School of Art. 542-7011.
Neff is a photographer and Louisiana State University faculty member. He will exhibit approximately 40 large-scale black-and-white photographs produced during the past 15 years during his travels in Italy, Ireland, China, Japan, and closer to his home in South Louisiana. In each location his working methods remain the same-architecture, landscape and people are observed via the slow, more contemplative approach required of the 5 x 7-inch view camera. Neff also works in the streets with a hand-held camera.
“Every image holds its own story for the viewer,” he says. “For me, however, each site holds myriad sensory perceptions that were provident enough to find their way onto the ground glass of my camera. Whether the subject is rice tembo in rural Japan or an ancient effigy in Ireland, the intention is not only to observe the form itself and recreate rich visual textures, but to provide contemplation for the viewer as well.”
All of the photographs were made with a 5x7-inch Deardorff view camera using Computar, Fujinon or Nikor lenses. The film is Kodak Tri-X Pan Professional processed in D-23 developer. The prints are made on Agfa Classic paper that is both Poly and Selenium toned.
Monday, October 8
National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week.
“Had Enough.” Through Oct. 13. Sponsored by University Health Center. 542-8690.
This year’s theme refers to individuals who have “had enough” of missing classes or having hangovers (primary effects), and who have “had enough” of taking care of intoxicated friends or having sleep disturbed by intoxicated neighbors (secondary effects). Programs are scheduled across campus through the week.
Video Travelogue.
Conozcamos el Peru. Noon. 301 Candler Hall. Sponsored by Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies. 542-9079.
International Forum.
“Understanding Terrorism: Afghani, Indian and Pakistani Perspectives.” 4-5 p.m. 102 Moore College. Sponsored by Center for International Trade and Security. 542-2985.
Spirit of America Concert.
Free; tickets must be picked up in advance. 7 p.m. Classic Center, downtown. Sponsored by School of Music. 542-3737.
Salsa Night.
Salsa dancing, instruction. 7-9 p.m. Memorial hall ballroom. Sponsored by Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies. 542-9079.
Tuesday, October 9
Workshop.
“Making the Most of Graduate School Information Day.” 6 p.m. 143 Tate Student Center. Sponsored by Career Center. 542-3375.
Film.
In the Mood for Love (Hong Kong, 2000, directed by Wong Kar-wai). 7 p.m. Main library, 7th floor screening room. Sponsored by East Asian Film Club. jdgreene3@hotmail.com.
CPR Class.
$25 for two-hour adult CPR class; $35 for four-hour adult, child and infant CPR class. Open to students, faculty and staff. Class size is limited; preregistration required. Through Oct. 10. 5:30-7:30 p.m. University Health Center. Sponsored by University Health Center. 542-8707.
Archives Week Screening.
“The Highlights of Georgia’s Filmed History.” 7-8:30 p.m. B-2 main library. Sponsored by media archives department. 542-8079.
Wednesday, October 10
Wellness Clinic.
Screenings available: bone density, blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose, spirometry, body weight, body fat percentage, skin condition. Call for appointment; fee based on screenings. 6:30-9 a.m. Wellness Clinic, second floor, pharmacy building. Sponsored by College of Pharmacy. 542-7400.
Lunch-in-Theory.
“Aesthetic Rebels: Mann and Kawabata.” Masaki Mori, comparative literature. 12:20 p.m. 411 journalism building. Sponsored by Center for Humanities and Arts. 542-3966.
Family Program.
“Treats and Treasures from the Botanical World.” Kris Hood and Jessica Wilson, garden staff. $6 ($5 members), parents and one child; second child fee $3 ($2 members); for children ages 7-11. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Conservatory. Pre-registration required. Sponsored by State Botanical Garden. 542-6156.
Psychology Colloquium.
“Oxidative Injury at Early Psychosis and Treatment Means to Improve the Outcome.” Sahebarao Mahadik, Medical College of Georgia. 3:35 p.m. 120 psychology building. Sponsored by psychology department. goodie@egon.psy.uga.edu.
U.S.-Colombia Lecture.
“U.S. Policy and Violence in Colombia.” Adam Isacson, Center for International Policy, Washington, D.C. 4 p.m. 101 Meigs Hall. Sponsored by Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies. 542-9079.
Graduate School Panel Discussion.
6 p.m. Reception Hall, Tate Student Center. Sponsored by Career Center. 542-3375.
Latin American Film Series.
$2. 7:30 p.m. Griffith Auditorium, Georgia Museum of Art. Sponsored by Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies. 542-4662.
Thursday, October 11
Graduate School Information Day.
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Georgia Hall, Tate Student Center. Sponsored by Career Center. 542-3375.
Center for Family Research Brown-Bag Lunch Seminar.
“Family Influences on Success in Kindergarten.” Stacey Neuharth-Pritchett (elementary education). Noon. 106 Barrow Hall. Sponsored by Institute for Behavioral Research. 542-1806.
Digital Brown Bag.
“Drama Department’s Spring Performance: Living Newspaper.” Kathryn Hammond and David Saltz. 12:30-1:30 p.m. 5th floor, Bank of America Building, downtown Athens. Sponsored by New Media Institute. 227-7179.
Poetry Al Fresco.
Latino and Latin American poetry. 3:45 p.m. Latin American Garden, behind Baldwin Hall. Sponsored by Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies. 542-9079.
2nd Thursday Concert.
“An Evening of Brahms.” $9 ($5 students). 8 p.m. Hodgson Hall. Sponsored by School of Music. 542-4400. See story above.
Observatory Public Night.
8:30 p.m. Observatory, physics building. Sponsored by department of physics and astronomy. 542-2870.
The UGA observatory is open for public viewing once a month. The observatory sits atop the physics building, and if the weather is clear visitors will be able to look through the 24-inch telescope. If the sky is cloudy, the astronomers will offer a brief talk on an area of astronomy that is of current interest.
Friday, October 12
Campus Coffee Hour.
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Memorial Hall Ballroom. Hosted this week by European Student Union; sponsored by International Student Life. 542-5867.
Terry Tunes.
Bulldog Brass Quintet. Noon-1 p.m. Herty Field. Sponsored by Terry College of Business. 542-3210.
Women’s Studies Noon Speaker.
“A Mothering Empire: Of Goddesses, Mothers, and Nation States.” Chris Joseph, institutional review board, UGA. 12:20-1 p.m. 140 Tate Student Center. Sponsored by Women’s Studies Program. 542-2846.
Environmental Ethics Seminar.
“Conservation: Moral Crusade or Environmental Public Philosophy?” Bryan Norton, Georgia Institute of Technology. 12:20 p.m. Ecology auditorium Sponsored by Environmental Ethics Certificate Program. 542-0935.
Norton received his doctorate in philosophy from the University of Michigan in 1970, specializing in the philosophy of science and conceptual change in and across scientific disciplines. His published works deal with inter-generational equity, sustainability theory, biodiversity policy and valuation methods. His specialty is the integration of spatio-temporal scaling considerations with sustainability criteria.
In addition to his position as professor of philosophy in the School of Public Policy at Georgia Tech, Norton is an associated scientist at Zoo Atlanta and serves on the institutional panel reviewing research and its impact on the animals at the zoo.
Norton’s recent research has focused on inter-generational impacts of policy choices, endangered species policy, sustainability theory, and cultural aspects of environmental protection. He is also studying the socioeconomic impacts of global climate change for the U.S. Forest Service and biodiversity policy for the National Science Foundation.
Friday Tours.
1 and 4 p.m. Georgia Museum of Natural History, natural history building. Sponsored by Georgia Museum of Natural History. 542-1663.
Tours last approximately one hour and are free and open to the public. Visitors see the bird, fish, insect, mammal and zooarchaeology collections and get a glimpse of the work that goes on at the museum. The tour group size is limited, so groups larger than eight should call in advance. Tours are not recommended for children under the age of five.
Basic Behavioral and Bio-Behavioral Processes Seminar.
“The Neurobiology of Depression and Drug Abuse Comorbidity.” Philip Holmes, psychology. 2 p.m. 106 Barrow Hall. Sponsored by Institute for Behavioral Research. 542-1806.
Volleyball.
vs. Mississippi State. 7 p.m. Ramsey Student Center. 542-1231.
Bike Athens Lecture.
Andres Duany. 7 p.m. Fine Arts Auditorium. Sponsored by Bike Athens. 425-0868.
Andres Duany, architect, planner, and co-author of Suburban Nation: The Rise of Sprawl and the Decline of the American Dream, is one of the founders of the New Urbanist movement, which promotes the creation and restoration of diverse, walkable, compact, mixed-use communities. His lecture is part of Bike Athens’s second annual Tour de Sprawl.
GORP trip.
Caving: Guffeys Cave, Scottsboro, Ala. $45 ($40 students). Through Oct. 14. Pre-trip meeting: Oct. 10, 8 p.m, 226 Ramsey Student Center. UGA van. No prior caving experience needed. All caving equipment provided. Camping equipment may be rented from the Outdoor Rec Center. Sign up at the Ramsey Center cashier’s window, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays. Sponsored by the Georgia Outdoor Recreation Program. 769-7369.
Saturday, October 13
Saturday Discovery.
“Bats.” For children in grades 3-5. $5; advance registration required. 12:30-3:30 p.m. Natural history building. Sponsored by Georgia Museum of Natural History. 542-1663.
Athens Rose Show.
1-4:30 p.m. Oct. 13; 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oct. 14. Conservatory. Sponsored by State Botanical Garden. 542-6156.
Courtyards of Spain.
Spanish and Latin American dining, dancing, and music. $150 ($125 Friends of the Museum). 6 p.m. Georgia Museum of Art. Sponsored by Georgia Museum of Art. 542-4662.
Sunday, October 14
Volleyball.
vs. Mississippi. 2 p.m. Ramsey Student Center. 542-1231.
Swing Dance Lessons and Open Dancing.
7 p.m. Lessons $3; open dancing is free and begins at 9 p.m. Memorial Hall Ballroom. Sponsored by UGA Swing Club. fer_hump@hotmail.com.
Monday, October 15
Benefits Informational Meeting.
Indemnity, PPO, HMO insurance plans and other benefits. 9-11 a.m. Tate Center Theater. Sponsored by Employee Benefits. 542-1814.
Homecoming 2001: New Year, New Memories.
Kickoff: music, pizza, and Hairy Dog. 10 a.m-2 p.m. Tate Plaza. Sponsored by All-Campus Homecoming Committee. 542-8584.
Community, Ethnicity, Identity in Context Seminar.
“Changing Livelihoods on the Georgia Coast: Effects on Communities.” Ben Blount (anthropology). Noon. 111 Barrow Hall. Sponsored by Institute for Behavioral Research. 542-1806.
Blood Drive.
UGA Big Drive. Noon-5 p.m. Georgia Center for Continuing Education. Conducted by American Red Cross. 546-0681.
Video Travelogue.
Conozcamos el Peru. Noon. 301 Candler Hall. Sponsored by Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies. 542-9079.
IBR Seminar.
“Methodological Issues in the Study of Family Influences on Development of Emotional Dysregulation in Childhood.” Kimberly Shipman (psychology), Hui-Chin Hsu (child and family development), and Mike Kernis (psychology). 3:30 p.m. 111 Barrow Hall. Sponsored by Institute for Behavioral Research. 542-1806.
Benefits Informational Meeting.
Retiree session: medical plans only. 6-8 p.m. Training and Development Center. Sponsored by Employee Benefits. 542-1814.
Homecoming 2001: Performance.
Tom Deluca, hypnotist. $5 ($3 students). 8 p.m. Ramsey Student Center volleyball arena. Sponsored by Student Activities. 542-6396.
Coming up
University Theatre.
The Playboy of the Western World, by John Millington Synge. Through Oct. 31. $10 ($8 students). Oct. 17-19, 21-23, and 30-31 at 8 p.m.; Oct. 21 at 2:30 p.m. Cellar Theatre, Fine Arts Building. Sponsored by drama department. 542-2838.
UGA Symphony Orchestra Concert.
Oct. 18, 8 p.m. Hodgson Hall. Sponsored by School of Music. 542-3737.
Homecoming Concert.
The Black Crowes. $25-$35 ($10-$16 students), at Tate Student Center cashier’s window or Ticketmaster. Oct. 19, 9 p.m. Stegeman Coliseum. Sponsored by Student Activities. 542-8074.
Concert.
Kiltartan Road, featuring Kathy Cowan and Joseph Sobol. $15-$19 (half-price students). Oct. 21, 3 p.m. Hodgson Hall. (Traditions Series.) Sponsored by Performing Arts Center. 542-4400.
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