UK Today
27th Annual Symposium in Reproductive Sciences | Sponsored by: UK Reproductive Sciences Forum | ||
| 5/13/2008 - 5/14/2008 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM | |||
| This annual symposium brings faculty, clinicians, and trainees in the field of reproductive sciences and women’s health together. This year’s thematic focus is “Estrogen Action in Female Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Ovarian axis.” The program consists of plenary lectures, a poster session, meet-the professor luncheon and dinner. | |||
| Location: | William T. Young Library Auditorium | ||
| Ticket Info: | Daytime sessions are free | ||
| Contact: | Chemyong Ko (859) 323-1100 x80846 | ||
| cko2@uky.edu | |||
| www.mc.uky.edu/obg/Forum/symposium.html | |||
William T. Young Library 10th Anniversary Celebration | Sponsored by: UK Libraries | ||
| 5/13/2008 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |||
| The public is invited to the 10th Anniversary Celebration of William T. Young Library, which includes tours from 4-6 p.m.; a reception 6-7 p.m.; and the anniversary program with guest speaker E. Gordon Gee, president of The Ohio State University, at 7 p.m. | |||
| Location: | William T. Young Library | ||
| Ticket Info: | Free and open to the public | ||
| Contact: | Sherree Osborne (859) 257-0500 ext. 2158 | ||
| sosbo3@email.uky.edu | |||
| www.uky.edu/Libraries/ | |||
Special Geosciences Seminar | Sponsored by: UK Department of Plant and Soil Sciences | ||
| 5/16/2008 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | |||
| Dr. Lynn Margulis, Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Geosciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, will present a seminar entitled, "Origin of Nucleated Cells on this Gaian Planet." | |||
| Location: | Seay Auditorium, Ag Science Ctr. North | ||
| Ticket Info: | Free | ||
| Contact: | Robert Houtz (859) 257-1982 | ||
| rhoutz@uky.edu | |||
| www.ca.uky.edu/ | |||
From Picasso to Warhol | Sponsored by: UK Art Museum | ||
| 5/25/2008 - 8/24/2008 Noon - 5:00 PM | |||
| Modern and Contemporary Prints from the Collection. A selection of major works from the museum’s extensive collection of over 1400 prints, including pieces by such modern and contemporary luminaries as Chuck Close, Alex Katz, Frank Stella, Jasper Johns, and Stuart Davis. (open until 8 p.m. Fridays, closed Mondays) | |||
| Location: | Rose Street & Euclid Avenue | ||
| Ticket Info: | Free | ||
| Contact: | Kristine Craig (859) 257-5716 | ||
| kscrai4@email.uky.edu | |||
| www.uky.edu/ArtMuseum/ | |||
Art @ Noon Lecture | Sponsored by: UK Art Museum | ||
| 6/4/2008 Noon - 12:30 PM | |||
| Museum’s Permanent Collection: Janie Welker, Museum Curator of Collections and Exhibitions, will discuss an aspect of our permanent collection. | |||
| Location: | Rose Street & Euclid Avenue | ||
| Ticket Info: | Free | ||
| Contact: | Kristine Craig (859) 257-5716 | ||
| kscrai4@email.uky.edu | |||
| www.uky.edu/ArtMuseum/ | |||
WPA Prints from the Collection | Sponsored by: UK Art Museum | ||
| 6/13/2008 - 9/14/2008 Noon - 5:00 PM | |||
| A selection of works from the museum’s 165 paintings and works on paper that were given to the University by the U.S. Government in 1943. The exhibition focuses on artists who were influenced by European art styles including Cubism, Surrealism, and abstraction. (closed Mondays) | |||
| Location: | Rose Street & Euclid Avenue | ||
| Ticket Info: | Free | ||
| Contact: | Kristine Craig (859) 257-5716 | ||
| kscrai4@email.uky.edu | |||
| www.uky.edu/ArtMuseum/ | |||
Andy Warhol: Fame and Photography | Sponsored by: UK Art Museum | ||
| 6/13/2008 - 8/24/2008 Noon - 5:00 PM | |||
| A selection of color Polaroid and B&W photos including portraits of celebrities, a version of Warhol’s Last Supper and photos of the Kentucky Derby. (open until 8 p.m. Fridays, closed Mondays) | |||
| Location: | Rose Street & Euclid Avenue | ||
| Ticket Info: | Free | ||
| Contact: | Kristine Craig (859) 257-5716 | ||
| kscrai4@email.uky.edu | |||
| www.uky.edu/ArtMuseum/ | |||
Pumpkin Festival | Sponsored by: UK Alumni Association & Spindletop Hall | ||
| 9/20/2008 Noon - 3:00 PM | |||
| A day of fun fall festivities is available at the 4th annual Pumpkin Festival. Meet fellow UK alumni families and take part in a variety of family-friendly activities including apple bobbing, games and prizes, pumpkin decorating, pony rides and petting zoo, inflatables, and hay rides. Meet the UK mascot. | |||
| Location: | Spindletop Hall-3414 Iron Works Pike, Lexington | ||
| Ticket Info: | Free admission with food available for purchase | ||
| Contact: | Leslie Hayes (859) 257-8905 | ||
| leslie.hayes@uky.edu | |||
| www.ukalumni.net/ | |||
Wynton Marsalis and Lincoln Center Orchestra | Sponsored by: UK Singletary Center for the Arts | ||
| 10/4/2008 7:30 PM | |||
| With the world-renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and a comprehensive array of guest artists, Jazz at Lincoln Center advances a unique vision for the continued development of the art of jazz by producing a year-round schedule of performances, education and broadcast events for audiences of all ages. | |||
| Location: | Singletary Center Concert Hall | ||
| Ticket Info: | $55-Tier One, $45-Tier Two, $40-Tier Three | ||
| Contact: | Summer Gossett (859) 257-5030 | ||
| summer.gossett@uky.edu | |||
| www.uky.edu/scfa/ | |||
Tri For Sight 2008 | Sponsored by: UK Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences | ||
| 10/5/2008 7:00 AM - 1:30 PM | |||
| The 6th Annual Tri For Sight is a USAT Sanctioned triathlon/duathlon to support eye research at UK. | |||
| Location: | Lancaster Aquatic Center & Commonwealth Stadium | ||
| Ticket Info: | Free | ||
| Contact: | David Keown (859) 218-2639 | ||
| dekeow1@email.uky.edu | |||
| www.triforsight.com/ | |||
Song and Dance Ensemble of West Africa | Sponsored by: UK Singletary Center for the Arts | ||
| 10/23/2008 7:30 PM | |||
| The Song and Dance Ensemble of West Africa has offered astounding performances to its audience: Varied percussion instruments, from the djembé to doundouns and other balaphons, excellent dancers whose muscles seem to be capable of any movement at any speed, and a very elaborate visual ensemble with colorful, inventive costumes. | |||
| Location: | Singletary Center Concert Hall | ||
| Ticket Info: | $32-Tier One, $28-Tier Two, $25-Tier Three | ||
| Contact: | Summer Gossett (859) 257-4929 | ||
| summer.gossett@gmail.com | |||
| www.uky.edu/scfa/ | |||
Andrea Marcovicci's Love Songs of WWII | Sponsored by: UK Singletary Center for the Arts | ||
| 11/8/2008 7:30 PM | |||
| Cabaret legend Andrea Marcovicci continues to entertain sold-out audiences from coast to coast touring one of her numerous critically acclaimed shows. She has been appearing regularly at the Oak Room of New York's legendary Algonquin hotel since 1987. | |||
| Location: | Singletary Center Concert Hall | ||
| Ticket Info: | $32-Tier One, $28-Tier Two, $25-Tier Three | ||
| Contact: | Summer Gossett (859) 257-4929 | ||
| summer.gossett@uky.edu | |||
| www.uky.edu/scfa/ | |||
Jose Porcel and Ballet Flamenco | Sponsored by: UK Singletary Center for the Arts | ||
| 11/12/2008 7:30 PM | |||
| Ballet Flamenco & Jose Porcel bring the vibrancy of flamenco to the stage. Jose began his career in Sevilla, Spain, and has worked with all of the titans of Spanish dance. Porcel and his dance company have showcased flamenco throughout the world, providing an invaluable window on Spain's rich history. | |||
| Location: | Singletary Center Concert Hall | ||
| Ticket Info: | $32-Tier One, $28-Tier Two, $25-Tier Three | ||
| Contact: | Summer Gossett (859) 257-4929 | ||
| summer.gossett@uky.edu | |||
| www.uky.edu/scfa/ | |||
Manhattan Transfer Holiday Concert | Sponsored by: UK Singletary Center for the Arts | ||
| 12/20/2008 7:30 PM | |||
| Riding a wave of nostalgia in the '70s, the Manhattan Transfer resurrected jazz trends from boogie-woogie to bop to vocalese in a slick, slightly commercial setting. Originally formed in 1969, the quartet recorded several albums of jazz standards, as well as much material closer to R&B/pop. | |||
| Location: | Singletary Center Concert Hall | ||
| Ticket Info: | $60-Tier One, $50-Tier Two, $45-Tier Three | ||
| Contact: | Summer Gossett (859) 257-4929 | ||
| summer.gossett@uky.edu | |||
| www.uky.edu/scfa/ | |||
Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra | Sponsored by: UK Singletary Center for the Arts | ||
| 1/30/2009 7:30 PM | |||
| The Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra's primary mission is to be Ireland's premier touring Philharmonic Orchestra, bringing together the finest of Irish and European orchestral musicians, conductors, and composers to present world-class performances of both traditional classical music repertoire and innovative contemporary Irish symphonic music. | |||
| Location: | Singletary Center Concert Hall | ||
| Ticket Info: | $40-Tier One, $35-Tier Two, $30-Tier Three | ||
| Contact: | Summer Gossett (859) 257-4929 | ||
| summer.gossett@uky.edu | |||
| www.uky.edu/scfa/ | |||
Gil Shaham, Violin | Sponsored by: UK Singletary Center for the Arts | ||
| 2/14/2009 7:30 PM | |||
| Violinist Gil Shaham is internationally recognized as one of today's most virtuosic and engaging classical artists. He is sought after throughout the world for concerto appearances with celebrated orchestras and conductors, as well as for recital and ensemble appearances on the great concert stages and at the most prestigious festivals. | |||
| Location: | Singletary Center Concert Hall | ||
| Ticket Info: | $32-Tier One, $28-Tier Two, $25-Tier Three | ||
| Contact: | Summer Gossett (859) 257-4929 | ||
| summer.gossett@uky.edu | |||
| www.uky.edu/scfa/ | |||
Blue Note Jazz Tour | Sponsored by: UK Singletary Center for the Arts | ||
| 3/14/2009 7:30 PM | |||
| Celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Blue Note legacy, this all-star band will include Bill Charlap (piano), Ravi Coltrane (tenor saxophone), Pat Martino (guitar), Nicholas Payton (trumpet), Steve Wilson (alto saxophone), Peter Washington (bass), and Lewis Nash (drums). Co-sponsored with the Office of Multicultural Student Programming. | |||
| Location: | Singletary Center Concert Hall | ||
| Ticket Info: | $40-Tier One, $35-Tier Two, $30-Tier Three | ||
| Contact: | Summer Gossett (859) 257-4929 | ||
| summer.gossett@uky.edu | |||
| www.uky.edu/scfa/ | |||
