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Jean-Luc Ponty
Nov. 14, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Singletary Center Concert Hall - Ponty is a French virtuoso voilinist and jazz composer. Tickets (859-257-4929 or www.singletarytickets.com): $35-$25.
Contact:summer.gossett@uky.edu
Website:www.uky.edu/scfa


'A Doll's House' presented by UK Theatre
Nov. 14, 7:30-10 p.m., Guignol Theatre - UK Theatre takes an innovative approach to this timeless Henrik Ibsen drama known for its critical take on marriage norms. Seating is limited, reserve your tickets early. Tickets (859-257-2949): general-$15; students-$5; UK faculty/staff & seniors-$10. Sponsored by UK Department of Theatre. More info 859-257-3297.
Contact:rebecca.amsler@uky.edu
Website:www.uky.edu/FineArts/Theatre/current24.html


National Student Exchange Info Session (Monday)
Nov. 16, 2-3 p.m., 102 Miller Hall - Attend an NSE information session to learn more about how you can attend one of nearly 200 colleges and universities in the U.S., Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and pay UK tuition. Sponsored by National Student Exchange. More info 859-257-3044
Contact:kelly.crume@uky.edu
Website:www.uky.edu/UGStudies/centadv/nse.html


Sinclair-Chapman 'Mainstreaming Minority Interests'
Nov. 16, 45:30 p.m., Niles Gallery, Lucille Little Fine Arts Library - Valeria Sinclair-Chapman, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Rochester. Lecture: "Mainstreaming Minority Interests: Race, Issue Contexts, and Minority Policy Representation in Congress." Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Africana Studies Program. More info 859-257-1994.
Contact:klburc2@uky.edu
Website:


Wii Bowling #3
Nov. 16. 7-10 p.m., Cats Den - Come out and play wii bowling. Free and Open to the public. Sponsored by the Student Center and the Cats Den. More info 859 -257-2523.
Contact:jddavi6@uky.edu
Website:www.uky.edu/studentcenter/catsden


Film: Father Son, and Holy War, Part 2: Hero Pharmacy
Nov. 16, 7-9 p.m., Gaines Center Bingham-Davis House - Part of the Gender & Women's Studies Fall Film Series, Anand Patwardhan's prize-winning film examines "manhood in the context of religious strife." Commentary and discussion by Srimati Basu. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by UK's Department of Gender & Women's Studies. More info 859-257-1388.
Contact:betty.Pasley@uky.edu
Website:www.uky.edu/as/gws


Texas Hold 'em Tournament
Nov. 16, 7-10 p.m., Cats Den - Come out and see if you have what it takes to compete in the hottest card game to date. First rounds are the 16th through the 17th, with the final on the 19th. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Student Center and the Cats Den. More info 859-257-2523.
Contact:jddavi6@uky.edu
Website:www.uky.edu/studentcenter/catsden.html


National Student Exchange Info Session (Tuesday)
Nov. 17, 2-3 p.m., 102 Miller Hall - Attend an NSE information session to learn more about how you can attend one of nearly 200 colleges and universities in the U.S., Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and pay UK tuition. Sponsored by National Student Exchange. More info 859-257-3044.
Contact:kelly.crume@uky.edu
Website:www.uky.edu/UGStudies/centadv/nse.html


Little/Gaines Artist Series
Nov. 17, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Little Fine Arts Library, Niles Gallery - Aimee LynneHirschowitz presents "I Want to Please You," a collaborative art exhibition featuring Lynne-Hirschowitz and two Lexington artists, James Shambhu and Andrea Sims. Opening lecture and reception is Nov. 17. Exhibition runs through Dec. 4. Free. Sponsored by Little Fine Arts Library and Gaines Center for the Humanities. More info 859-257-4631.
Contact:gail.kennedy@uky.edu
Website:www.uky.edu/Libraries/lib.php?lib_id=7


'A Doll's House' presented by UK Theatre
Nov. 19-21, 7:30-10 p.m., Guignol Theatre - UK Theatre takes an innovative approach to this timeless Henrik Ibsen drama known for its critical take on marriage norms. Seating is limited, reserve your tickets early. Tickets (859-257-4929): general-$15; students-$5; UK faculty/staff & seniors-$10. Sponsored by UK Department of Theatre. More info 859-257-3297.
Contact:rebecca.amsler@uky.edu
Website:www.uky.edu/FineArts/Theatre/current24.html


An Evening with Stephen Sondheim: A Musical Revue
Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m., Memorial Hall - A showcasing of the great work of composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim. Tickets (859-257-TICS): $5-general admission. Sponsored by UK Musical & Operetta Organization. More info 502-550-6051.
Contact:patrick.martin@uky.edu
Website:


Tamara Beauboeuf Lecture
Nov 20, 2 p.m., William T. Young Library Gallery - Her lecture is titled, “The Strong Black Woman: A Half-Told Tale of Voice, Racialized Gender, and the Body.” Reception will follow. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Department of Gender & Women's Studies and the College of Arts and Sciences. More info 859-257-1388.
Contact:Betty.Pasley@uky.edu
Website:www.uky.edu/as/gws


College of Pharmacy PharmD Open House for High School Students #2
Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 201 College of Nursing Bldg. - The event will provide students with the opportunity to learn about the pharmacy profession, career opportunities, and the Doctor of Pharmacy Program. Registration required at website below. More info 859-323-2755.
Contact:stephanie.wurth@uky.edu
Website:pharmacy.mc.uky.edu/programs/prepharm/openhouse.php


'A Doll's House' presented by UK Theatre
Nov. 22, 2-4:30 p.m., Guignol Theatre - UK Theatre takes an innovative approach to this timeless Henrik Ibsen drama known for its critical take on marriage norms. Seating is limited, reserve your tickets early. Tickets (859-257-4929): general-$15; students-$5; UK faculty/staff & seniors-$10. Sponsored by UK Department of Theatre. More info 859-257-3297.
Contact:rebecca.amsler@uky.edu
Website:www.uky.edu/FineArts/Theatre/current24.html


Free Thanksgiving Break Shuttle to Blue Grass Airport
Nov. 23, 6 a.m., 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., pick-ups limited to campus - E-mail ukparking@lsv.uky.edu AT LEAST 2 business days in advance with Subject: "Thanksgiving Break Shuttle" and name, address, phone number, date, time and pick-up location in the message. PTS will call to confirm details. Free. More info 859-257-3512 and www.uky.edu/Parking/transportation-shuttle-airport.html.
Contact:ukparking@lsv.uky.edu
Website:www.uky.edu/Parking/transportation-shuttle-airport.html


Wii Bowling #4
Nov. 23, 7-10 p.m., Cats Den - Come out and play wii bowling. Free and Open to the public. Sponsored by the Student Center and the Cats Den. More info 859 -257-2523.
Contact:jddavi6@uky.edu
Website:www.uky.edu/studentcenter/catsden


Free Thanksgiving Break Shuttle to Blue Grass Airport
Nov. 24, 6 a.m., 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., pick-ups limited to campus - E-mail ukparking@lsv.uky.edu AT LEAST 2 business days in advance with Subject: "Thanksgiving Break Shuttle" and name, address, phone number, date, time and pick-up location in the message. PTS will call to confirm details. Free. More info 859-257-3512 and www.uky.edu/Parking/transportation-shuttle-airport.html.
Contact:ukparking@lsv.uky.edu
Website:www.uky.edu/Parking/transportation-shuttle-airport.html


Free Thanksgiving Break Shuttle to Blue Grass Airport
Nov. 25, 6 a.m., 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., pick-ups limited to campus - E-mail ukparking@lsv.uky.edu AT LEAST 2 business days in advance with Subject: "Thanksgiving Break Shuttle" and name, address, phone number, date, time and pick-up location in the message. PTS will call to confirm details. Free. More info 859-257-3512 and www.uky.edu/Parking/transportation-shuttle-airport.html.
Contact:ukparking@lsv.uky.edu
Website:www.uky.edu/Parking/transportation-shuttle-airport.html


Internship Information Session
Dec. 2, 1-1:30 p.m., 203 Stuckert Career Center - This information session includes all the essentials UK students need to know to research potential internship sites and employers, to learn requirements for receiving and registering for academic credit, and tips for making the most of the many opportunities an internship can offer. More info 859-218-0221.
Contact:ukcareercenter@uky.edu
Website:www.uky.edu/careercenter


Internship Information Session
Dec. 9, 2-2:30 p.m., 203 Stuckert Career Center - This information session includes all the essentials UK students need to know to research potential internship sites and employers, to learn requirements for receiving and registering for academic credit, and tips for making the most of the many opportunities an internship can offer. More info 859-218-0221.
Contact:ukcareercenter@uky.edu
Website:www.uky.edu/careercenter


Lexington Philharmonic MasterClassics - Handel's Messiah
Dec. 11, 8-10 p.m., Singletary Center for the Arts Concert Hall - A holiday classic, and a Lexington tradition. With guest conductor Jefferson Johnson, the Lexington Singers, and guest soloists. Tickets (859-233-4226): $32-50.
Contact:marketing@lexphil.org
Website:www.lexphil.org


Lexington Philharmonic Family Concert: USO Candy Cane
Dec. 13, 3-4 p.m., Singletary Center for the Arts Concert Hall - The holiday tradition continues as guest conductor Ryan Shirar and the Diana Evans Dancers return to share the stage with the Lexington Philharmonic for an unforgettable Candy Cane experience. This USO-themed concert includes great dancing and wonderful holiday music that will get your toes tapping. Pre-concert games and activities begin at 2 p.m. in the lobby. Tickets (859-233-4226): $13-17.
Contact:marketing@lexphil.org
Website:www.lexphil.org


Free Home for the Holidays Shuttle to Blue Grass Airport
Dec. 15, 6 a.m., 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., pick-ups limited to campus - E-mail ukparking@lsv.uky.edu AT LEAST 2 business days in advance with Subject: "Winter Break Shuttle" and name, address, phone number, date, time and pick-up location in the message. PTS will call to confirm details. Free. More info 859-257-3512 and www.uky.edu/Parking/transportation-shuttle-airport.html.
Contact:ukparking@lsv.uky.edu
Website:www.uky.edu/Parking/transportation-shuttle-airport.html


Internship Information Session
Dec. 15, 3:30-4 p.m., 203 Stuckert Career Center - This information session includes all the essentials UK students need to know to research potential internship sites and employers, to learn requirements for receiving and registering for academic credit, and tips for making the most of the many opportunities an internship can offer. More info 859-218-0221.
Contact:ukcareercenter@uky.edu
Website:www.uky.edu/careercenter


Free Home for the Holidays Shuttle to Blue Grass Airport
Dec. 16, 6 a.m., 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., pick-ups limited to campus - E-mail ukparking@lsv.uky.edu AT LEAST 2 business days in advance with Subject: "Winter Break Shuttle" and name, address, phone number, date, time and pick-up location in the message. PTS will call to confirm details. Free. More info 859-257-3512 and www.uky.edu/Parking/transportation-shuttle-airport.html.
Contact:ukparking@lsv.uky.edu
Website:www.uky.edu/Parking/transportation-shuttle-airport.html


Free Home for the Holidays Shuttle to Blue Grass Airport
Dec. 17, 6 a.m., 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., pick-ups limited to campus - E-mail ukparking@lsv.uky.edu AT LEAST 2 business days in advance with Subject: "Winter Break Shuttle" and name, address, phone number, date, time and pick-up location in the message. PTS will call to confirm details. Free. More info 859-257-3512 and www.uky.edu/Parking/transportation-shuttle-airport.html.
Contact:ukparking@lsv.uky.edu
Website:www.uky.edu/Parking/transportation-shuttle-airport.html


Free Home for the Holidays Shuttle to Blue Grass Airport
Dec. 18, 6 a.m., 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., pick-ups limited to campus - E-mail ukparking@lsv.uky.edu AT LEAST 2 business days in advance with Subject: "Winter Break Shuttle" and name, address, phone number, date, time and pick-up location in the message. PTS will call to confirm details. Free. More info 859-257-3512 and www.uky.edu/Parking/transportation-shuttle-airport.html.
Contact:ukparking@lsv.uky.edu
Website:www.uky.edu/Parking/transportation-shuttle-airport.html


Boyz II Men
Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m., Singletary Center for the Arts Concert Hall - most successful R&B male vocal group of all time. Tickets (859-257-4929): $40/$35/$30. More info 859-257-4929.
Contact:summer.gossett@uky.edu
Website:www.uky.edu/scfa


Lexington Philharmonic MasterClassics: Esther Heideman
Jan. 22, 8-10 p.m., Singletary Center for the Arts Concert Hall - Hearken back to a simpler time of Americana as Metropolitan Opera star Esther Heideman sings the beautiful and nostalgic song cycle Knoxville: Summer of 1915. Listen for its influence in John Corigliano's Elegy, which was inspired by Barber. Ticketes (859-233-4226): $32-50.
Contact:marketing@lexphil.org
Website:www.lexphil.org


Joe Lovano
Jan. 30, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Singletary Center Concert Hall - A post bop, jazz saxophonist, alto clarinetist, flautist, and drummer, Lovano has been one of the world's premiere tenor saxophone players, earning a Grammy award and several nods on Down Beat magazine. Tickets: $35-$25. More info 859-257-4929.
Contact:summer.gossett@uky.edu
Website:www.uky.edu/scfa


Moscow State Radio Symphony
Feb. 5, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Singletary Center Concert Hall - The renowned orchestra is dedicated to the symphonic repertoire of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries and performs weekly for millions of Russians throughout its radio broadcast. Tickets: $35-$25. More info 859-257-4929.
Contact:summer.gossett@uky.edu
Website:www.uky.edu/scfa


Lexington Philharmonic MasterClassics: Arnaud Sussman
Feb. 12, 8-10 p.m., Singletary Center for the Arts Concert Hall - Avery Fisher Career Grant winner Arnaud Sussman will perform one of the pillars of violin concertos, while the orchestra takes center stage with a pillar of the Orchestral repertoire. American composer Robert Beaser jump starts this concert with the bluegrass and country music influenced Folk Songs, in its Lexington premiere. Tickets (859-233-4226): $32-50.
Contact:marketing@lexphil.org
Website:www.lexphil.org


UK Appalachian Research Symposium
Feb. 20, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., UK Student Center - The UK Appalachian Research Community is sponsoring the first symposium for graduates and undergraduates researching the Appalachian region. Includes presentations, a keynote speaker, lunch, entertainment and dialog. Abstracts due Nov. 18, 2009. Full papers due Jan. 25, 2010. Sponsored by the UK Appalachian Center. More info 859-257-4852.
Contact:lisa.conley@uky.edu
Website:www.appalachiancenter.org


Sarah Chang, violin, with UK Symphony Orchestra
Feb. 20, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Singletary Center Concert Hall - One of the most remarkable prodigies of any generation. Tickets (859-257-4929): $25-$32.
Contact:summer.gossett@uky.edu
Website:www.uky.edu/scfa


Lexington Philharmonic MasterClassics: Ann-Marie McDermott
March 5, 8-10 p.m., Singletary Center for the Arts Concert Hall - Anne-Marie McDermott performs 100+ concerts per year, and frequently collaborates with violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg (who performs with LexPhil at a special concert in April). She performs Ravel's virtuosic Piano Concerto in G Major, written in homage to Mozart. Rounding out this program of tributes: a Dvorak serenade honoring his homeland, and Mendelssohn's symphony dedicated to Italy. Tickets (859-233-4226): $30-52.
Contact:marketing@lexphil.org
Website:www.lexphil.org


Swan Lake by Moscow Festival Ballet
March 6, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Singletary Center Concert Hall - Founded as a company which would bring together the highest classical elements of the great Bolshoi and Kirov Ballet companies. Tickets: $35-$25. More info 859-257-4929.
Contact:summer.gossett@uky.edu
Website:www.uky.edu/scfa

Updated May 5, 2009 by Chuck Ham