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• Eroica trio brings classical sizzle to Wisconsin Union Theater Feb. 16, 2005 The Grammy-nominated Eroica Trio is bringing a show praised by critics for its "gusto" and "heart-stopping mastery" to the Wisconsin Union Theater at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 25.
• Pilobolus brings thrilling dance to Wisconsin Union Theater Feb. 14, 2005 Pilobolus, a "nifty and sophisticated dance company" with "complex and brilliant choreography," according to the New York Times, performs in the Wisconsin Union Theater on Wednesday, Feb. 23, at 8 pm.
• Cook named executive director of Arts Institute Feb. 14, 2005 Susan C. Cook, professor of music and director of Graduate Studies at the School of Music, has been named executive director of the University's Arts Institute.
• Co-produced play adds depth to drama training Feb. 11, 2005 The thing about a George Bernard Shaw play is its dialogue, according to Mark Lococo, director of the University Theatre production of Shaw's "Misalliance."
• Singer, guitarist brings the music of Mali to Union Theater Feb. 8, 2005 Malian superstar Habib Koité, "praised by everyone from Joan Baez to Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne," according to the Los Angeles Times, will perform in the Wisconsin Union Theater on Friday, Feb. 18.
• Visual culturists track places of memory Feb. 8, 2005 Ways in which the concept of memory influences visual culture will be up for discussion at a free University of Wisconsin-Madison colloquium on Friday, Feb. 11, in Room 121, Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St.
• Music faculty to premiere newly commissioned work Feb. 8, 2005 "Sojourn" for piano and percussion by Serra Hwang will debut at the hands of assistant professors of music Anthony Di Sanza and Jessica Johnson at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 15, in Mills Concert Hall in the Mosse Humanities Building.
• Oscar nominee follows unorthodox rescue of rare camel calf Feb. 8, 2005
• Professor up for National Book Circle award Feb. 8, 2005
• Painter to discuss printmaking at Tandem Press Feb. 8, 2005 New York painter David Shapiro will discuss the "personal language" of signs and symbols — circles, spirals, dots, knots and more — that characterize his work in a free public lecture on Thursday, Feb. 17.
• Pilobolus dance company to perform Feb. 8, 2005
• First master plan meeting reveals East Campus pedestrian mall Feb. 8, 2005 A lively home for the arts and humanities that brings together new student housing and services along an east campus pedestrian mall was laid out by campus officials as they opened town-hall meetings on the campus master plan.
• University Theatre production adds educational depth to drama training Feb. 8, 2005 The thing about a George Bernard Shaw play is its dialogue, according to Mark Lococo, director of the University Theatre production of Shaw's "Misalliance."
• Festival celebrates political filmmakers Feb. 8, 2005 Filmmaker Saul Landau's films will be featured at the Sixth Annual CineFest Film Festival Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 24-26. "The Landau Legacy with Special Guest Haskell Wexler: Films from the Americas and Beyond," is a three-day extravaganza of documentary and politically charged filmmaking, which will take place on campus and in the Madison community.
• UW hosts events for black history month Feb. 1, 2005 In February the nation embarks upon its 35th Black History Month. To commemorate the occasion, the University of Wisconsin-Madison will host a number of special events.
• 'In My View' reveals art's influence Jan. 26, 2005 How does art influence a physicist, a physician, a geographer? Showing that art reaches across disciplines and inspires people of all professions is the goal of a lecture series at the Elvehjem Museum of Art called "In My View."
• Book Smart Jan. 26, 2005 Arrest the Music! Fela and His Rebel Art and Politics; Tejumola Olaniyan
• Wisconsin Union Directorate seeks applicants Jan. 25, 2005 The Wisconsin Union Directorate is looking for student candidates to fill four officer positions and to become directors of its committees. The committees, which include art, music, contemporary issues and community service, offer students hands-on experience seldom available in the classroom.
• UW-Madison to celebrate black history Jan. 25, 2005 In February the nation will embark upon its 35th Black History Month, and UW-Madison will host several events.
• Kite flyers, makers highlight annual winter festival Jan. 25, 2005 Organizers of the seventh annual Kites on Ice festival at the Memorial Union invite the public to "Come Play in the Wind" on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 5-6.