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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/