Saturday, May 1 |
8 p.m. Theater Arts GalaExperimental Theater |
Storyteller and UCSC alumna Brenda Wong Aoki, dance professor Mel Wong, and other distinguished faculty display the wealth and diversity of drama and dance at UCSC. | |
Sunday, May 2 |
3-5 p.m. Open HousePerforming Arts/Theater Arts complex, Baskin Visual Arts, and the Music Center |
The public is invited to a special open house featuring behind-the-scenes activities and demonstrations by faculty, staff, and students from the Art, Art History, Film/Video, Music, and Theater Arts Departments. Music performances, art demonstrations, backstage tours, short lectures, and some hands-on activities are among the activities taking place. Refreshments will be served. The Open House is free and open to the public and takes place simultaneously. Children welcome. | |
Wednesday, May 5 |
8 p.m. Electronic Music and GamelanRecital Hall |
A two-part concert featuring sounds from the UCSC Electronic Music Studios and the Indonesian Gamelan ensemble. | |
Friday, May 7 |
1:30 p.m. Artists and Communities: Contemporary Site WorksTheater Arts Mainstage |
Art history faculty member Jennifer González moderates a discussion on public art with eminent visiting artists and art faculty member Nobuho Nagasawa. | |
Friday, May 7 |
8 p.m. Faculty Film and Video ShowcaseMedia Theater |
A showcase highlighting work by Film and Video Department faculty members. | |
Friday and Saturday, May 7 and 8 |
8 p.m. Indonesian Wayang: Batana KalaExperimental Theater |
Traditional Indonesian dance drama of the story of the demon Kala, featuring Indonesian choreographer/dancer Endo Suanda. | |
Saturday, May 8 |
8 p.m. Student Film and Video RetrospectiveMedia Theater |
A screening of the best of current and alumni student projects from the Film and Video Department. | |
Monday, May 10 |
4 p.m. The Irwin Show, opening receptionSesnon Art Gallery, Porter College |
Artworks from this year's outstanding student recipients of the Susan Benteen and William Hyde Irwin Scholarships demonstrate the students' interest in a wide range of subject matter and media. (Exhibition runs May 10-June 5) | |
Monday, May 10 |
7 p.m. Lecture: Vito AcconciMedia Theater |
The Art Department presents a public lecture and presentation by New York-based conceptual artist Vito Acconci. | |
Friday, May 14 |
8 p.m. The Sounds of SilentsMedia Theater |
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, in a restored version of the 1929 classic silent film. With live musical accompaniment by the California Parallèle Ensemble, a professional chamber music ensemble conducted by music professor Nicole Paiement. |